AN: You get to read what caused them to fall apart in this chapter, enjoy~
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Chapter 3: I Never Stopped Loving You
It was unbearable, we made it outside but now it was quiet as the dead out here, I listened to the slow muffled rhythm in the background coming from the palace. I wanted to speak to her, to say something, but I couldn't bring myself to. I looked over to her, her lips pressed tightly together. She was fidgeting nervously with her fingers and her eyes were stuck to the ground, I knew she was just as speechless as I was. I smiled, She's still so cute, even after all these years , I exhaled once.
"W-What did you want to…." My voice trailed off as her eyes met mine, they shined brown in the moonlight and made my breath stop. "G-go outside for?" I finished weakly, my voice an echo in the darkness, I looked away from her eyes and blushed hard, What was the matter with me?! Why can't I get my feelings under control?! I was acting like someone on their first date for crying out loud!
"I wanted to talk to you." I could feel her looking at me, "I-I needed to talk to you." She raised her arms to my hair and tangled a curl between her fingers, My heart lurched at the sudden touch and I blushed. Slowly, I turned my head to look into her eyes, her eyes, so full of longing right now, I turned my body to hers. Hesitantly I wrapped an arm around her waist like old times, then I raised my hand to her face, stroking her soft pink flesh. Her eyes fluttered closed at the intimacy then opened, she let out a breath. My heart felt as if it was going to jump out of my chest at any moment. My eyes widened as I felt her arms wrap around my back and pull me into her, She looked at me, that look. I haven't seen that look in 8 long years, she wanted to kiss me.
I felt a shiver of pleasure go down my spine, I wanted to kiss her. In this moment I felt as if I could forgive her for everything, but I couldn't , I couldn't. Regretfully I looked away, she looked at me, wondering why I stopped.
"Bubblegum, you know we can't do this." I looked at her sadly, I saw something in her eyes, I couldn't tell what it was though. She sighed and looked at me in the eyes.
"Marceline, I have something to tell you."
Bubblegum POV
"Marceline, I have something to tell you." My voice was clear, yet it was faintly trembling. I loved her, and I never did stop, but she left. 8 years ago, I still remember the memory, it was fresh in my mind. She left a note, telling me she loved me and forever will, but she left me. She told me she couldn't take the thought of me marrying Gumball and having a future with him, she didn't want to be a third wheel clinging on to something she was already losing. She had no choice but to let go and let fate do the rest, to see if we would end up together no matter what. Then she disappeared, on the day she left me the note I ran to her house but it was too late, she was gone. She packed up her stuff and left, to a place where I couldn't find her, a place where I couldn't look for her. At that moment my heart sank to the bottom of my chest, she left, and took a part of me with her.
"I...I never stopped loving you, not since the day you left." I choked out, fresh tears ran down my cheeks and I embraced her tightly, not wanting to her to ever leave. I felt her arms wrap around my back and felt her shaking slightly.
"Bonnie.." Her voice was breaking, "I'm sorry that I ever left, I should've stayed." Her arms wrapped around me tighter and she buried her head into my shoulder, her tears wetting my skin.
"Where did you go?" I said, "Why couldn't I find you?" She started petting my hair, comforting me like she always did and I nearly bawled at the memory. Glob I missed her.
"I went to the Nightosphere." She whispered, "I didn't want you to find me, I wanted to get away from you. I'm sorry Bonnie." Her voice trembled and I held her. I pulled back from the embrace and looked into her tearstained eyes, I saw the pain, the want, the pleading. I slowly tucked her hair strands behind her ear, wiped away her tears and kissed her. I almost forgot what it was like to kiss her. Everything came rushing back, When she used to tell me jokes and when we would sneak out of the castle at midnight. I forgot how much I loved to kiss her, it was simply exhilarating.
After a few minutes more we pulled away, our faces flushed. She embraced me again and I held her close. I swore over and over in my mind, I wasn't letting her go this time, never, ever again.
After a while of talking, apologizing, reminiscing and kissing she scooped me into her arms and flew to my room. The palace was quiet now, the party was over, I could faintly hear the clutter of people taking things down and cleaning up. She finally reached my balcony and peeked in cautiously, then made her way to my bed. I stripped down to my underwear and got in bed first, I beckoned her to join me.
Marceline closed the balcony doors and shut the curtains then made her way to me. She looked down and had a hesitant look on her face then she looked up, "Bonnie I can't stay here tonight." She had pain in her voice, "Remember?" She took my hand in hers and gestured to my promise ring. I winced, I had completely forgotten about Gumball, where was he anyway?
I twisted the ring on my finger before I spoke, "You can, Gumball and I don't share a bed yet." I looked at her anxiously, "I'll lock the door." I added, trying not to sound desperate. Marceline accepted my offering and set down her base next to my dresser. She had a smile on her face, revealing her fangs, I scooted over to make room and she climbed in next to me. I tucked the blanket over us comfortably she spooned me, making me feel safe and warm.
"Marcy?" My voice was a little raspy and low. I was so sleepy I was about to knock out.
"Yes Bonnie?" She buried her face in the crook of my neck and held me closer, I enjoyed the feel of her skin on mine.
"Please don't leave again." I said tiredly, "I can't stand to lose you one more time." She didn't say anything but I knew she heard me, I felt her grip on me tighten a little and I knew she promised. Before I knew it, my world blacked out and all I heard was the faint sound of Marceline humming an unfamiliar lullaby.
AN: Hope you guys enjoyed this one! Reviews are appreciated~
