Bubba felt an entire rush of hope as he swore he felt the vampire kiss him back. He wasn't entirely sure why. Maybe it was because Marshall was disoriented and tired, or that he simply liked kissing, or that maybe he remembered Bubba somewhat. He knew that he wouldn't get a chance to ask because Marshall was already asleep with his head tilted to the side. Gumball constantly regulated the water temperature after he picked up Marshall's clothes and sent them downstairs to the laundry room to be washed. After this, he walked into his room and selected some clothing for his now ex-boyfriend. 'Maybe someday,' Bubba wondered to himself, 'He'll remember me and we'll be happy again.' He knew Marshall would hate his choice of clothing, but really didn't have any other options. A pair of purple sweats that were too big for Gumball and would fit Marshall fine, and a big warm pink hoodie with purple stripes. He knew none of his boxers would fit Marshall, as his waist was much smaller. Not to mention it'd be a little odd for Marshall when he woke up, so Gumball simply disregarded the idea.

As soon as Marshall's skin began to prune and he was thoroughly warmed, Bubba drained the tub and used a warm towel to dry Marshall's black hair, and his body. He bit his lip awkwardly while he took a corner of the towel to dry Marshall's privates. He had to stop when the vampire became aroused and sat a minute to compose himself. It was really hard to ignore, but Gumball himself had been turned on majorly by it, and was fighting to keep control of his own body. The vampire moaned and shifted in the tub sleepily, and Bubba dressed him with great effort and dedication. After spending about ten minutes on that, he carried Marshall to his bed and lied him down under the covers for a nice long nap. Despite this, the vampire was still restless from his excitement. Bubba stood at the edge of the bed, hands over his eyes, and took a very long and slow deep breath, trying his best to calm down and clear the dirty needy thoughts swimming in his head. He bit his lip and counted to himself, focusing on relaxing.

Marshall woke up very slowly to see the pink prince in his flustered state, the bulge in his pants an unmistakable erection in full force. He blushed and closed his eyes again, way confused. He quickly realized that he in fact had one too, and it was very uncomfortable. He opened his eyes again to observe the prince and smiled a bit. It was actually kind of cute how embarrassed he was over a silly little erection. The vampire's red eyes watched for a while and his pupils slowly dilated because of the sexual attraction he had to him. Bubba, still unaware that Marshall was awake, sat and leaned over his lap on the side of the bed. Marshall pulled the covers up to his chest and asked a question.

"Uh, sir Gumball? Did you kiss me before I fell asleep in the tub?" Gumball felt the heat in his cheeks as he jumped in surprise and quickly looked over and into Marshall's pretty red eyes. He nodded softly and adjusted his crown, thoroughly embarrassed.

"You can call me Bubba. And yes, sir Abadeer. I did. I'm sorry."

"Call me Marshall. And don't worry about it." He said nonchalantly. "I noticed that you have this excitement in your pants..."

"W-Well- Yeah! So do you..." He looked at the ceiling, incredibly embarrassed now.

"I know. I got one in my sleep. I felt something touching me."

"Are- Are you serious?" Bubba looked back with wide eyes.

"Mhm. I swear I felt touching..." He raised his eye brow and Bubba almost fell off the bed.

"I was only drying you off I swear on my life and Kingdom! I would never ever-" Marshall cut Bubba off by pressing his forefinger to the kid's lips.

"Hush. I have a headache and you carrying on doesn't help. Why the heck am I dressed like cotton candy?"

"I'm so sorry Marshall Lee. I'm panicked and those are the only warm clothes I have that fit you! I'll just go." He frantically squirmed out of the bed and Marshall caught his arm and pulled him back. Bubba squeaked and watched with wide eyes as Marshall pinned him down and looked deep in his eyes.

"I am attracted to you. I can't explain it. I don't understand why, and I don't care. Were both men and I know this isn't right, but I really don't care. I don't know if you did something to me or I'm just the neediest creature alive at this very moment. Just shut up and hold still because I am going to kiss you. Got it?" He said intensely, and Bubba blushed and nodded quickly, closing his eyes. He could only moan as he felt Marshall straddle his hips and purposefully press their erections together. Marshall made out with Bubba, opening his mouth and indulging in the sweet taste of bubblegum. It was so familiar and comforting, and the kid was a fantastic kisser much to the vampire's surprise. Bubba had definitely gotten a lot better since their first kiss, and was able to match and even surpass Marshall's very harsh passion.

Bubba moaned submissively, used to being on the bottom and not complaining. Being laid by the sexiest man he'd ever met was certainly nothing to be upset about. He reached up and ran his hand through Marshall's hair, evoking a moan of happiness from the vampire himself. Bubba chuckled and held him closer. "O-Oh Marshall...!" He cried out into the air, hoping to evoke the memories and feelings they once shared. It was working. He was slowly becoming more and more comfortable with the pink prince, and enjoying their sensual activities immensely. Bubba grabbed Marshall's bum and squeezed, drawing a long and thrilled rusty moan from deep inside the vampire. Finally, things felt like they could be on the path to happiness.

"Bubba!? I heard what happened and saw you carrying Marshall? Glob, are you alright!?" It was Peppermint Maid, who was frantic and fearful, but relieved. Neither Marshall nor Bubba had heard her as they were to infatuated with each other to notice their surroundings. She opened the door to see Marshall on top of Gumball, pulling his shirt up. She gasped and Marshall shifted gears before Bubba even knew what was going on. The vampire bared his fangs as a threat to Gumball and pulled him up by his shirt.

"You ass hole! What in the hell is your problem!? Why am I here?! Where am I!? You've kidnapped me and hurt me, damn it!"

"Marshall, what are you-!? What!?" Bubba squealed as Peppermint rushed over and shoved Marshall off of the prince.

"Don't touch a hair on his head you horrible beast! He loves you and saved your life!" Bubba pulled far back and glared at Marshall with a scowl, then slowly softened. There was a lot of fear in his eyes. Someone had walked in on him doing something very unaccepted in society; kissing a man. Gumball stood and moved over to him calmly.

"Pepper lay off please. He isn't trying to be mean. It's his way off defending himself when he's scared."

"Hey!" Marshall frowned and backed up, feeling cornered. "Th-that is a lie you... ass!" Bubba rolled his eyes and moved over to Marshall, then kissed him softly. His eyes widened and he blushed, but didn't pull away or struggle in protest.

"She knows that we like another. It's okay tough guy. Settle down. No one is judging or discriminating you for who you are..." Gumball rubbed his cheeks and Marshall leaned into his caress. He smiled a bit and reached up, resting his hand over Bubba's pink one. Peppermint Maid nodded and backed out, closing the door to give them some much needed space. Marshall hugged him and stood, then whispered to him.

"So... we know another? Are we a thing? We... we kissed like we were."

"Yeah. We've made it to tier fifteen..." He chuckles softly. "Twice. We are- we were- very close."

"Ah." Marshall nods softly. "Sex huh? Wow..." He observes Bubba and his body with a judgmental gaze. "Yeah I could definitely see me having at you. Full force." He laughed when Bubba blushed hugely and looked down, super embarrassed to be talking so openly about it. He chuckled though, so relieved that Marshall was accepting of his own feelings rather than being hateful. Slowly, he leaned down and kissed him again. "Look, I don't remember anything, and I'm so awfully sorry about that. I do think though that I'm willing to work at it... at us." He smiled warmly, and Bubba began to cry. This alarmed Marshall and he bit his lip. "No no no... Don't cry, kid, I didn't mean to make you cry..."

"Don't worry, it isn't you..." Bubba smiled and hugged him tight. "Well... It- it is you. I love you... I hope you'll learn to love me again. It's just scary, to know that everything we were is gone, and we have to work from the bottom up... I'm not known for being brave..." He wiped his tears and cried harder, but slowly stopped as he felt the solid warm hands of Marshall on his forearms.

"I'm not sure how, but you saved my life. You saved my life and I love you for it. You're the most heroic person I've ever met, maybe besides Fi, but I couldn't thank you enough. And not only that, but you are a fine looking man Sir Gumball..." He grinned, taking his hands to the button on Gumball's riding pants. The prince blushed and took Marshall's hands away by holding them.

"Not yet sweet guy. We- we need to rebuild us. I mean, I want to learn more about you, and I want you to know about me. I feel we rushed it before, and we do have a second chance to do it right."

"We didn't do it the right way?"

"Not... not really. We rushed it and kept it secret and it was for surely love but... The feelings were forbidden." Bubba trails off innocently with sad eyes. "I don't want it to be like that this time."

"I... I guess that's fair. Um... Tell me all about yourself. How are you a man made of candy? What do you like? Favorite food? Color? Activity? Where did you grow up? I would like to know it all. Everything about you..." Marshall asked, figuring they had to start somewhere. Why not cover it all? He wasn't fond of sharing his own past, and knew he would have to eventually. He would much rather get into the kid's pants than dig up sad old memories, but if that's what Bubba wanted, that's what he got. Marshall crossed his legs and held Gumball's hands, settling down to listen. Bubba took a long, deep breath, some fear in his eyes and composure.

"You swear you won't judge me? I trust you... I haven't really told anybody what I actually think I'm gonna tell you right now..." He looked up shyly. Marshall patted his lap and Bubba crawled over and sat there trustingly.

"I'm listening. Let me try and take some troubles away." The vampire wrapped his arms around Bubba and pressed his cheek to the top of Gumball's head. He melted into Marshall in return. Step by step, they'd rebuild their love, starting with learning about another.