A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the wait. Also, this is a long chapter!

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A week has passed since Gumball transferred to Candy high, and it has been nothing but a roller coaster. He found a four-leaf clover and things turned out to the better after that, but the luck didn't last long. Marshall Lee has somehow forced himself into Gumball's life, and because of him everyone in school has the wrong idea about them, which lead to the bullying. And it didn't stop, he still heard the insults from the students now and then, and he gets pushed down the hallways, but ever since Marshall fought with him no one dared to approach him. Somehow he has to thank him for that.

It was Friday, and everyone in the Special Department didn't stop talking about Marshall Lee's Halloween Party. They were discussing the food, the drinks, if alcohol would be served, who's dressing up as what and if there would be an after party. Gumball rolled his eyes as he stretched his legs, clearly the gym teacher who everyone called Mannish man had told them to do some warm up exercises but no one was paying attention.

"Yo Gumwad!"

He turned around to see a half-naked Marshall, "You comin' to my party?" he asked

Gumball immediately turned to look away flushed, "Marshall, could you please put some clothes on! You're going to catch a cold."

"Dude its hot! Plus the ladies like it." Marshal flexed his elbow and a group of girls behind him swooned and squealed at the sight. "See?" he said as if to prove a point.

Gumball rolled his eyes, Glob he thought. "Just put a shirt on, would you?"

Marshall chuckled before grabbing a shirt from the bleachers. Nothing beats Gumball's reactions! He thought smiling.

"Alright everyone, gather up here!" called the gym teacher. Mannish man gave the class a 10 minute lecture about how important warming up before exercise is, then he sent the girls to play volleyball and the guys to play basketball.

"Shouldn't you be sitting at the bleachers?" asked Marshall as they walked together towards the court.

"Why?" he asked

"You know, because nerds don't play sports."

"Very stereotypical Marshall" Gumball crossed his arms and rolled his eyes.

The boys were already splitting up into two teams, when Finn saw Marshall approaching he waved his hands to get his attention. He left Gumball to join Finn and yelled, "Who wants to be on my team!" Five students marched forward. Gumball felt bothered that Marshall didn't bother to invite him to join his team, he didn't know why. He didn't even know why Finn bothered him so much.

"Like why do I have to play basketball? It makes me lumping sweat, and I hate to sweat!" complained LSP

He turned his back to Marshall and joined the opposing team, Marshall was looking down on him, and he was underestimating him. But that will change soon, thought Gumball as he stood in position, getting ready for the game.

Through the game Gumball noticed that none of his teammates were bothered to pass him the ball. He got so annoyed and decided to take matters in his own hands! He sprinted from his position and stole the ball from his teammate dribbling it to the rival's team's basket. When Marshall stood against him, gumball managed to avoid him skillfully and make a dunk. When he turned to face the team, everyone was staring at him dumbstruck. Glob, did everyone think that just because I was a nerd I couldn't play sports?

Marshall whistled and slapped Gumball's back, "Awesome man! You should have joined my team!"

Gumball pushed his hands away and walked back to his team, "Too late" he said.

Marshall spinned the ball on the tip of his finger and noticed something that distracted him, Gumball was smiling. Marshall was shocked, Gumball never smiled when he was with him. Why? He wondered. Gumball laughed at something that the guy said to him, and Marshall didn't like it. He didn't like this scenario he was watching, what made the boy so special that Gumball showed him his smile and laugh? Aren't I your first friend? Suddenly Marshall laughed at himself, friend? Really? Was that what he was concerned about, that Gumball would leave him as soon as he found himself another friend? So that mighty Gumwad managed to make me jealous!

"What's so funny?" asked Finn who was creeped out by Marshall sudden outburst.

"My stupidity." said Marshall smiling

"You figured that now?" answered Finn sarcastically.

The game had ended with Marshall Lee's team winning by a landslide. That was the first time Gumball had played in a game with this much excitement, he'd never had this much fun before.

The boys' locker room was noisy and it stunk of sweat and dirty old clothes, Gumball wrinkled his nose as he took off his sweaty t-shirt and folded it in his gym bag.

Marshall was at the far end of Gumball, yet he could still hear his loud laugh. Gumball turned to peek at Marshall only to find him naked. He was only wearing his black briefs and swatting at Finn with his grey plaid shirt. Marshall owned a fine body. He had a tattoo on his left shoulder but Gumball wasn't able to see it clearly, his eyes traveled upward to Marshall's face.

Marshall noticed Gumball staring, so he asked "Yo, Gumwad! About tonight-"

When their eyes locked, Gumball immediately turned away slammed his locker shut and ran for the door yelling, "Too busy!"

This beating in his heart was unnatural, he was certain it was just adrenaline rush like the last time but his logic side told him that he was not suffering from any type of rush. What is wrong with me? Maybe he was suffering from a medical condition. Yeah that's right a medical condition, he tried to convince himself. Gumball fast walked to the library and started looking through all the medical books.

No he didn't suffer from Tachycardia, or thyroid disease, or any type of lung disease, or diabetes or even cardiomyopathy! In fact he was completely clean! Then what in the world could be reason for his increase in heart rate, the dizziness, the lightheaded, or the fluttering in the chest? Did he have a special type of condition? Gumball was desperate, he was able to solve the toughest physics equations but he couldn't solve why his heart beat fast!

Sighing he went and sat on the nearest chair and propped his elbows on the table. He needed to think about this carefully; first he had to find the source. The first time was when Marshall had draped his arm on his shoulder, so that means….no, no. That was the adrenaline rush. Alright then, the next case was today when he and Marshall made eye contact at the locker room, no that's because I was surprised. Somehow these explanations didn't satisfy him, there was something missing.

"Arrgh!" grumbled Gumball and scratched his head as the warning bell rang. Sighing he looked to his left and an opened book caught his attention. He reached out and pulled the book before him, and started reading the page.

"I sat on my bed and hugged my knees to my chest, my heart beat fast as I thought of last night kiss. The way Leon held me safe in his arms, the way he caressed my cheeks, or the ways he looked at me. I sighed smiling and touched my lips with my thumb, I never knew a boy's lip could be this soft. I fell sideways on my bed giggling that was the best night ever! Just then my phone rang and I immediately launched for it, "Hello?" I answered,

"Hey." Hearing his deep voice brought shivers down my spine.

"Hi." I replied softly, then giggled

"What?"

"Nothing, what's up?"

"Just wanted to hear your voice, can't I?"

"hm, no that's fine. I was just thinking about you." "

Gumball shut the book immediately and shook his head. No, love was out of question.When the third period bell rang Gumball grabbed his bag and left to class.

His third period was chemistry with his favorite teacher Ms. Bubblegum. Gumball sat down in his usual spot, ready for some chemistry distraction, he busied himself with taking his textbook out and reading through today's lesson. Out of the corner of his eyes he saw Marshall walk in and approach him, and the hair on his neck stood.

"Alright class, everyone please take your seats!" said the teacher when she walked in class, "And I mean you Marshall Lee!"

Marshall scowled before walking back to his seat, and Gumball sighed in relief.

"Today we'll be doing a lab, determining the equilibrium constant, so team up with your lab partner and head back to the lab area."

Now it was Gumball's turn to scowl, he looked around for his partner Billy and found him chatting with his friend. He left him and went back to the lab area.

After giving them the instructions and procedures, Gumball grabbed the necessary materials needed for the lab and sat down with his goggles to write down his hypothesis. He was about to start on his lab when Marshall dropped into the seat next to him.

"'Sup?"

Gumball was surprised he dropped his pencil, "What are you doing here?" he asked

"I'm your new lab partner!"

Gumball looked around before asking "Where's Billy?"

"He switched with me." He said nonchalantly. "Anyways I've wanted to ask you, are you coming tonight?"

"No Marshall I'm not. I told you before I'm busy."

"Gumball, Marshall. More worky less talky!" said Ms. Bubblegum

Gumball sighed; he can't believe he got scolded. He looked over at Marshall who was reading the lab worksheet his brow furrowed, and Gumball found himself staring at him again. Am I really…? The question floated his mind before Gumball pushed it aside and refocused on his lab.

"Marshall could you pour 25mL of KSCN into a 100mL beaker, please?" he asked as he labeled the four test tubes.

"The what now?" Marshall looked at him confused "Sorry man but I don't understand Chemistry." He said putting both his hands up.

Gumball sighed in defeat, he'll have to do this lab all on his own.

"Yo Gumwad, how about having lunch with us today?" offered Marshall as he walked along Gumball

"Us?"

"Yup, you can meet my friends." Before Gumball could object, Marshall dragged him all the way to Cafeteria.
When the double doors to the café opened, the scene that laid itself before Gumball was to be expected; the General Department students occupied the left side and the Special Department on the right. The hate and jealousy were written all over the Generals as they sneaked glances over the Specials, but there were students who looked at the specials with love.

Marshall took Gumball to the far table beside a window; everyone sitting there paused in their conversation and watched as they both took their seats.

"So…is like the rumor true or what?" said LSP as he chewed on his sandwich

Instinctively Gumball loudly answered "NO!"

They all looked at him, and Marshall chuckled.

"Don't mind him, sweet cheeks. LSP is just weird." Said a girl who had her light brown hair in a high ponytail.

"Gumball, meet my friends." He said, "Guys this is my pink nerd friend." He patted Gumballs shoulder.

Marshall's friends introduced themselves one by one; the one sitting in front of him was Finn, in his blonde hair was bunny clip. He wore a white t-shirt and sky blue hoodie over it. Finn is Marshall's childhood best friend; he enjoys dangerous sport, Marshall calls him an adrenaline junkie. His job is an actor; he's mostly in movies with action or adventure.

Sitting beside Finn was LSP, apparently his real name is Lannie but he's called so because his parents have a production company named The Lumpy Space Production Co. hence the name LSP. His parents also own the school. He had dyed his hair purple with a yellow streak in the middle to rebel against his parents, but it didn't work. He wore a long sleeve t-shirt that says 'I'M SMEXY AND I KNOW IT'. LSP works in commercials only, although he'd like to one day star in a big drama, get super famous and rich then open his own production company. He and Marshall met in middle school.

On the other side of Finn sat Kate and Jack, the two are very close friends since birth and they do almost everything together. They have their own drama called 'Jake & Cake!' which they have written themselves. Kate has a very light brown hair, with white highlights and she wore a turtle neck orange sweater. Jack has sandy blonde hair and chocolate-brown eyes; he wore a matching sweater like Kate. They prefer to be called by their stage names, Jake and Cake.

The last person sitting next to LSP was Fionna. In her blonde hair she wore a bunny clip like Finn's. She, Marshall and Finn grew up together. She was two years younger than all of them, and she is a famous model, and an internet idol. She is planning to try acting and maybe singing as well. Fionna wore a shoulder less night blue dress with long sleeves. She also enjoys doing dangerous sports with Finn.

Gumball also learned that everyone in the Special Department, who is pursuing a career in the arts works for the Lumpy Space Production Co. And that their job was just part-time, since the company insists that education is the main priority. If they successfully graduate then they can work full-time as stars.

Gumball enjoyed talking to Cake and Jake, he laughed so much his stomach started to hurt. Marshall had really good friends, he was very lucky. He learned that the bunny clips were a present from Fionna to both Finn and Marshall when they started in the show biz 6 years ago. Marshall doesn't wear it because it clashes with his style; he says he keeps it safe with him at his house.

Watching Gumball laugh around him, made Marshall feel good. But he wished that smile and laugh would be directed towards him instead. Even though Marshall would have loved to stay a little longer, he had a rehearsal within 30 minutes. "I'll catch up with you later!" he said before getting up

"We'll see you at the party, Marshall!" said Fionna waving at him.

Marshall stopped in the middle of the cafeteria before yelling,

"EVERYONE HERE IS INVITED TO MY HALLOWEEN PART TONIGHT!"

Suddenly the café erupted in joy; Gumball had to plug his ears. Then Cake stood up and said, "Alright, everyone who is coming, come get his address!"

"You'd better form a line!" added Jake.

The line that formed in front of their table was so long it extended outside the café.

"Can his house fit all of them?" he asked Finn

"Sure it will!" he said, "Marshall's house is very big."

"Marshall's mom is a real estate agent. He's like lumpin' lucky for it!" said LSP

When lunch ended Gumball went to his locker to grab his history books, he closed his locker and noticed a guy from the general staring at him and wearing a dangerous smile. He had long white hair that's shaved from both sides, and his eyes were very dark he couldn't see the iris from the pupil. Gumball guarded himself when the guy approached him, clearly everything about the guy yelled trouble.

"Hey." He said real slowly.

"What can I do for you?" Gumball replied cautiously.

"Saw you hanging out with Lee and his gang, thought I'd stop by to say hello too."

Gumball stared at him, "So..?"

"My name is Ash, I'm Marshall's friend too." He extended his hand; Gumball shook it and wondered why he wasn't sitting with everyone else, and why he wasn't in the Special.

Ash hung his hand over Gumball's shoulder and said, "I'll make this real quick. Marshall is bad news, so you need to stay away from him."

"I know that, but …Marshall isn't so bad." If he was he wouldn't have such amazing friends

Ash shook his head, "I saw the way you look at him, and flowers could bloom behind you. Marshall is only using you as source of entertainment; he'll throw you away once he's bored. Don't fall for him, that's my warning."

"I'm-I'm not in love!" he said loudly, and pushed Ash away, "you've got it wrong sir, I'm not…"

"Doesn't matter if you're gay or not, to Marshall you're just a toy to play with." Ash slowly backed away looking directly at Gumball's eyes. "Don't get too close to him, and you'll save yourself."

And with that, Ash walked away leaving Gumball to his own thoughts.

Gumball stretched his body as he walked home, he couldn't concentrate during work today all because of Ash. He didn't know what to make of his confession, was Marshall really playing him? He does look like that type of person. And what was up with Ash anyway, he sounded like he just wanted him away from Marshall. Gumball sighed in defeat; he wanted to stay away from Marshall anyways. He looked at his pink watch; it was already 7:30, the party had started 2hrs ago. It doesn't matter to me.

Gumball stopped at the stoplight when he heard a car beep, he turned and saw Marshall's car approach him. The car stopped next to him and the window rolled down,

"I thought I'd find you here. Come on, the part already started!" said Marshall

"We have a Calculus test on Monday, Marshall. Shouldn't you be home studying?"

"Don't have time for that; let's go Gumwad the party's waiting!"

Gumball looked at Marshall, and then looked at the stoplight, then back at Marshall. Should he go? Is it worth it? Gumball made a split second decision when the lights turned green and cars behind Marshall horned, he jumped in the car and regretted it immediately.

"Sweet! You'll love it!" he said as he drove away.

Gumball looked at him then asked, "Why's your skin blue?"

Marshall grinned, his sharp canines showing and said "I'm the Vampire King!"

Gumball smiled and said, "It suits you."

"Thanks!"

For a second Gumball wanted to ask about Ash, but changed his mind. This wasn't the right time.

When they got to the Marshall's house Gumball was amazed by how big it was. There were people everywhere, pooling out of the front door and in the front yard. They had to squeeze themselves in to get inside. It was a full house; there was hardly any place to stand. People were standing shoulder to shoulder, hip to hip, every time you turned around you bumped someone in the shoulder. The music was so loud you had to yell over each other, the house was littered with paper cups.

"The decoration was done by Cake and Jake" yelled Marshall to Gumball's ear, "It's supposed to be a Vampire's lair!"

They did a very good job, thought Gumball.

When they moved further ahead, Gumball noticed Fionna approaching them. She had a white dress on and her hair was in a ponytail. He didn't know what she was supposed to be. "WOOOOOOOOH! Is this the best party or not!" She hugged Gumball before leaving to the dance floor.

Marshall dragged Gumball deeper into his house until they got to the kitchen. There were fewer people there, they were all in pairs drinking from their red plastic cups and chatting in low voices.

Gumball sat at the island while Marshall rummaged through the fridge and produced two large bottles. He placed them at the island and sat beside Gumball.

"I'm not drinking." said Gumball, as he pushed the plastic cup away.

Marshall shrugged before pouring the content in his mouth and swallowed hard.

"You know, I'm really glad you came to this party." said Marshall as he nursed his bottle

"Why?"

"Why? Well because you're the main guest! This party would have been bummer if you decided not to show up! I guess what I'm trying to say is..." Marshall looked around, lost for words.

Gumball looked at Marshall for a long time, should he believe what he's saying?

Just then Cake and Jake walked in; Cake was dressed as a cat with cat ears, cat tail, and Jake was dressed as a dog in similar manner.

"Dude, everyone wants to hear you play! The whole band is waiting for you!" said Jake as he tried to pull Marshall to his feet.

"Alright, alright! Gumball you should come too." Marshall said as he followed Jake out of the kitchen.

"Come on Hun! Marshy plays good tunes." said Cake following suit.

Gumball left his stool and walked out to the dance floor to see Marshall's band playing. He stood at the back behind all the crowed of cheering fans, he was surprised by how good Marshall is. Rock music was never Gumball's type; it was loud, lots of yelling, and he never understood what the singer was trying to say.

Marshall played an electric guitar, a female; with long midnight-black hair, wearing a shoulder less sleeveless navy blue dress that was very short, a purple belt circled her waist, she also wore leggings stripped horizontally and bright purple stilettos, played the bass. And a dark-skinned guy, with white Mohawk hair, wearing black hoodie and black jeans, played the drums.

Everyone was cheering them on and yelling, "Nightosphere!" so Gumball assumed that was the name of the band. Marshall played for 2 hrs before taking a break, Jake threw him a bottle of beer and Marshall didn't waste time before drinking it. A girl; wearing a strapless tight red dress that was barely covering her butt, and red horns on her brunette head, ran to Marshall and threw her arms around him, he pulled her towards him and kissed her lips. But that wasn't the end, Marshall opened his other arm wide and another girl wearing another tight dress came snuggling in.

The sight made Gumball feel uncomfortable, he turned around and walked away. He didn't belong here and he knew it, so why did he agree to come in the first place? He shook his head, I should leave he thought as he weaved his way through the crowd. But Marshall's house was too big and soon Gumball was completely lost, he couldn't find the front door no matter where he looked. When he tried to ask the people they were all too drunk to answer, some laughed at him, others were just blabbing nonsense.

Gumball turned around when a hand patted his shoulder, a boy taller than him wearing zombie mask, a green shirt, and black jeans, stood behind him.

"Nice to see you again, gumgum." He said

"Pardon?"

The guy took his mask off to reveal himself as Ash. "Hi."

"Enjoying the party?" he asked ignoring Gumball

"Actually I was trying to get out. Do you happen to know where it is?"

Ash laugh then said, "Marshy's house is quiet big." He drank from a can of beer before saying, "Used to have a map of his house."

"Ash I just want to leave, can you help me or not?" Gumball wanted to ask about his relationship with Marshall, but decided it didn't matter.

"Know what? Stay here, I'll be right back." Ash swayed a little before turning around and disappearing through the crowd. Was he ignoring everything I said? Gumball debated whether he should just go look for a way out by himself or should he wait for Ash. He did say he had a map of Marshall's house maybe he actually knew where the front door is, but instincts told him that Ash was not a trustable person.

Gumball was about to leave when Ash popped out in front of him holding a big red plastic cup.

"Where'd you think you're going?" he asked

"I told you I want -" before Gumball could finish his sentence, Ash thrust the cup in his hands.

"Party's not over yet nerd, have a little drink!" Ash chuckled as he swayed a bit before balancing himself.

"I don't drink." Said Gumball, he realized that Ash is drunk. He tried to give the cup back to him back Ash refused to take it.

"Relax, s'just orange juice." He slurred his words

Gumball peered into the cup to find orange liquid; he sniffed it just to make sure before taking a small sip. Well it did taste like orange juice, I guess he wasn't lying.

When Gumball looked up he didn't find Ash anymore, he shrugged before drinking half the cup. He didn't realize he was this thirsty; he drained the rest of the juice before he crushed the cup in his hands and threw it in the nearest trash can he saw. He continued to look for a way out of the house when he suddenly felt a buzz in his mind, he felt dizzy and light and everything around him seemed to sway. He tried to walk straight but tripped every so often.

When a group of guys who were fooling around bump Gumball by mistake, he tripped on his shoe laces and fell on the floor laughing for no reason. Nothing seemed to make sense, but at the moment Gumball didn't seem to care, he tried to get up but wobbled and fell.

He suddenly felt sick so he ran to the bathroom but found the door locked, he covered his mouth with his hand and ran up the staircase and opened the first door to his right to find the washroom. He locked the door then threw up in the toilet, when he was done he washed his face with cold water. That somehow managed to clear his mind a little; he staggered out of the washroom and sat at the top of the staircase and waited till he was full sober. Ash lied, he spiked the orange juice. Glob I shouldn't have trusted him! Gumball reflected on his mistake.

"Gumwad! There you are!" Marshall suddenly appeared from the hallway and stumbled up the stairs; he carefully leaned down as if afraid he'll fall and sat beside Gumball. "Man I'm wasted!"

Gumball looked at Marshall

"Where did you go?" slurred Marshall as he tipped his bottle back and emptied its content in his mouth.

"I was trying to find a way out. Marshall I don't belong here, I don't do this party and getting drunken thing."

Gumball turned to find Marshall looking upset when he realized his bottle is empty, he noticed Gumball looking so he turned to face him and smiled, "Nerd, loosen up! Vampire bats suck blood when they're bored."

"Glob, Marshall you're so drunk. You're not making sense!"

"hm?"

Gumball sighed and lay down on his back, "If mother knew about this she'd faint." He mumbled

Marshall stared at Gumball, who was rubbing his temple, "What happened to those girls?" asked gumball absentmindedly.

"What're you talking about?" said Marshall as he scooted closer to Gumball when a couple wanted to ascend the stairs and he was blocking the way. When he was really close to Gumball he caught a whiff of candy, Marshall sniffed twice and traced the smell to Gumball.

Gumball opened his eyes to see Marshall leaning over him; he had his hands on either side of Gumball's head.

"Wh-what?" he said as he felt his heart race. He suddenly felt very open.

Marshall inhaled deeply and said, "You smell like candy."

"Marshall Lee, you are drunk and need to cool your head down." Said Gumball, he tried to push him away but Marshall only leaned closer until his mouth was at the nape of Gumball's neck.

"Wonder if you taste like candy too?" he mumbled against his neck.

Gumball held his breath when he felt Marshall lick him. Suddenly Marshall started sucking him and Gumball started panicking.

"M-Marshall? What in the world are you doing?" He shoved Marshall harder but he wouldn't budge.

Marshall sucked Gumball's neck lazily enjoying his taste; he really does taste like candy he thought. He licked the area he had sucked then started trailing soft kisses up his neck to his jaw. He felt Gumball shudder beneath him, smiling he used his other hand to caress the other side of Gumball's neck. Marshall continued to trial kisses until he reached the corner of Gumball's mouth, he was then overwhelmed with the thought of kissing him. Marshall cradled Gumball's head with his hand, staring deeply into his eyes. Gumball placed his hands on Marshall's shoulder trying to keep him at distance, but one look at Marshall's eyes made him pause. He couldn't look away; Marshall was serious about this…

Slowly he leaned down and pressed his lips against Gumballs. Marshall bit on his lower lip and Gumball opened his mouth to protest.
"Marshall, we cant do this. It'll only prove the rumor's right!" he hissed

But the only thing occupying Marshall's mind is Gumball's soft lips, so Marshall took the opportunity of Gumball's open mouth and kissed him.

Gumball was shocked. Marshall Lee was kissing him, and his tongue was involved in it too! Marshall pressed down against him deepening the kiss between them. Gumball tried to resist, this was wrong it isn't supposed to happen! But the way Marshall was kissing him, the way his tongue teased the insides of his mouth made gumball's knee buckle. He was thankful they weren't standing otherwise Gumball would have already melted. A thought crossed Gumball's mind that made stop resisting, it felt good. This thing they're doing, this kissing felt good. So why was he avoiding it? If it felt nice, then that means it's not wrong, right?

And that's when Gumball gave in; he laced his hands around Marshall's neck and kissed him back. Their kiss deepened beyond Gumballs' wildest imagination. His tongue explored Marshall's mouth and one thing was clear to him. He has fallen in love with Marshall.