-Dating is hard, leik really-

Nari and Bubblegum had to part ways after class, Bonni's next course being a lab and Nari had to head for the Arts building which was in the opposite direction. The girls exchanged hugs and agreed to meet at the usual place for lunch. The vampire walked Bubblegum to her next class, took a peek inside the stark white laboratory with its student stations set up with all manner of science related objects, was immediately confused and placed her hands in the air.

"Nope. I'm out." She was joking of course, she knew exactly what most of those objects were. Well I know what some of those things are...ok I know what a beaker is at least…Sigh. She gave her girlfriend a sad puppy look, and a small, quiet whimper as if to say 'Don't make me go in there!' as she floated just out of reach.

Bubblegum smiled gently, trying to coax the vampire back down into range. "I only said my first class you know. You can go do…whatever you do during the day?" Does she even take classes? I didn't even ask last night…although I was completely distracted by…other things…Hmm…"Do you still go to school or uhm…I can't imagine you in a real class though. I'm sure you have sat through them all before at some point?"

"Oh? And why wouldn't I be in a real class? Just because I don't fall into the brainlord category, doesn't mean I am lacking in the knowledge department. I know other things like music and art, writing, even some classical dancing. Although that's a secret, the dancing thing." The vampire tried to not look offended, floating closer to her girlfriend. "But…I won't try to pretend like I understand the things you are into, it's just not my thing. So I guess you get to be the ridiculously smart overachiever and I get to be the rebellious slacker."

Just then the professor in charge of the lab poked her head into the hallway. "Uhm excuse me girls. But class is about to begin if one or uhm…" She regarded the vampire for a moment. "Or both? Of you are supposed to be in this course." The woman returned to the lab, leaving Marceline and Bubblegum blankly looking at each other.

"Did…did she just insult me?" The vampire sounded bitter, folding her arms across her body. "Maybe she will change her tone when she suddenly finds herself WITHOUT A LAB!" With a menacing growl, Marceline started to float through the labs doors when she felt a sharp tug upon her mane of black and purple hued hair. "Bonnie!" The vampire complained, coming to a halt.

Bubblegum yanked the vampire down and looked her in the eyes. "Don't you dare hurt that beautiful lab just because one person is judgmental. Those beakers and Bunsen burners are innocent bystanders." She touched the tip of her pink nose against the vampires gray one, snickering. "We are having lunch together right?".

The vampire lost all her steam after that exchange, sighing in defeat once more. "Yea yea. Stupid innocent science…" Grumpy, she sat up with her legs criss-crossed in mid air, looking completely disgruntled.

Sigh…she is so cute when she pouts…Bubblegum placed a small kiss against one of the vampire's knees before heading inside, making Marceline blush wildly as she could only watch her girlfriend vanish behind a set of double swinging doors. If anyone was watching closely, they probably would have seen small hearts float out of the vampires head and burst shortly after.

BLAH…The vampire sighed dramatically before floating off. She got half-way down the hall before the thought occurred to her, I…didn't actually sign up for classes this semester…hrmm…I just figured I would do what I usually do…be bored to tears…Wondering what she wanted to do now, she felt a vibration coming from her phone and a friendly ringtone accompanying it. Ah Keila, saving me from boredom. "Hey. Nah just contemplating the universe and all that…hahaha I know right. You? When? Cool, be right there."

Bonni became absorbed in her course work, it truly was her passion. She was happiest surrounded by beakers and Bunsen burners, scientific theory charts, and complex mathematical equation worksheets as she experimented. By the time lunch rolled around, she had completely forgotten about the rough start to her morning, smiling brightly at anyone who looked her way as she headed for the rendezvous.

The small restaurant, which was named Pizza Sassy's, had become the regular spot for the group to meet and eat in. It was mostly a pizzeria, but also offered many other dishes like pastas and sandwiches, so it catered to a wide range of students and was always busy. Moreover, the booth the four usually sat in had become a sacred shrine of sorts and thus, was always empty. This was the booth Marceline preferred to sit in since it gave the best view of the small park outside so she could people watch. So her fans who worked there always made sure it was available.

Jake was always the first to arrive, his own classes being the shortest distance away, purposefully mind you, just so he could smell the aroma of food while he drifted through his lectures. And indeed, he was first again and waited for everyone else to arrive. He greeted Nari and Bubblegum as they sat down, stretching out to place a soft peck upon Nari's cheek.

"Ladies. So how was day one Bubblegum? From the random text I got, seems it could have been worse, heh." The yellow dog-man joked as he flipped through the menu.

"Ugh don't remind me, I was finally in my happy place." The princess replied, sighing dramatically. She glanced around, realizing the group was short two members. "Where are Finn and Marceline?".

Jake stopped his menu searching and inhaled, taking in a good deep sniff of the air. "Finn is still at his Advanced Swordsmanship for Aspiring Heroes doing field exercises and Marci is uhm…" He took a couple more large whiffs then shrugged his shoulders. "No idea where she is. Either she is really far away, which is unlikely, or she is inside some building, which is more likely."

"Hummm…" Bonnibel looked out the window. What are you up to…? She took out her phone and texted the vampire then smiled quietly and joined in on the decision making about what to get for lunch. "So what is this swordsmanship thing Finn is doing? Is that part of his major? And I don't care what kind of sub we get."

~Meanwhile~

A loud, rhythmic droning drowned out the sound of Marceline's phone buzzing and chirping from the tabletop where she had sat it, along with her blue flannel, as she and Keila busily strummed against their instruments. The vampires were working on a new song Keila had proposed earlier, and during a random stop to look back over the bridge they had just rocked out, Marceline heard the reminder beep and cringed, realizing the time was already way past lunch hours. In fact is was nearing the end of day class time as the vampire looked out a window, seeing the sun's warm colors dying quickly across the blue sky.

"Oh Grod. Man how did it get so late?" She complained mostly to herself as she looked at her phone. Ugh this was sent hours ago…and this one…oh boy and like ten more…pleblobs…The vampire quickly put her bass in its stand, grabbed her shirt and phone, then made for the doors. "Hey Keila I'll catch ya later, I have to go get a stern talking to." She waved as she left and Keila simply shook her head, smirking. "Smooth Marce, smooth."

Marceline flew around randomly, unknowing what the rest of Bubblegum's classes actually were. I am…the worst girlfriend ever…how do I not know her class schedule…why haven't I even asked? Worst girlfriend ever…hnnnngh! And I ditched on lunch! This is bad…Quickly she sent a text to Nari.

[VampireofDreams]: SO UHM I THINK I AM IN TROUBLE RIGHT?!

[Nari-bear]: Yep. I'm pretty disappoint but Bonni is livid.

[VampireofDreams]: asndfsioh-043958fcjadf

[Nari-bear]: ?

[VampireofDreams]: Just bludgeoning my face with the phone so uhm where…?

[Nari-bear]: Oh Grob seriously Marci? U don't even know that much? R U SURE YOU ARE EVEN DATING? Capslock intended.

[VampireofDreams]: I know Im an idiot plz just where is she?

[Nari-bear]: Labs. Last freebie vampire. You better freaking straighten up or you will deal with me too.

[VampireIDIOT]: Sorry Nari /frownyface

[Nari-bear]: Can't b so self absorbed anymore. ttyl.