Chapter 4- Just Buddies, right?

Tuesday

Marceline opened the door to the classroom seeing that Finn and Jake had already arrived. "Hey Marci!" Finn greeted happily. Jake was tuning up his Viola and Marceline got out her red bass. Finn pulled out a balloon. He had been trying new age instruments lately. Jake, a tall orange haired senior with a scruffy half-mustache, laughed as Finn rubbed the balloon to his head. Marceline had befriended this laid back guy and his adopted brother Finn. When Marceline had first entered the ninth grade, she had terrified the older boy, convincing him she was a vampire. Finn had eventually been able to show Jake she was not a vampire and they had all become friends.

"Jake, I thought your girlfriend was coming to jam with us today." Marceline said.

"Oh, Lady couldn't come, had to work on some project or something" Jake answered.

"You ready to roll?" Finn asked "Dinner Roll." Jake answered.

The three played and and Finn started singing

"Baby, you lookin' so good.

You lookin' like you might, want some baby food.

Baby, you lookin' so fine.

You're lookin' like you might, just start cryin'.

I gotta tuck you in, girl.

I gotta sing ya sweet melodies about babies, yeah."

Marceline laughed at the ridiculous song. They played for the rest of the period until the bell rung, and school was over.

"We should stay after school, we can really work out this song" Finn suggested enthusiastically. Jake shrugged not really caring one way or the other.

"Sorry guys, I got somewhere to be" Marceline informed them with a smirk. "Where?" Finn asked. "Bonnibel is tutoring me in Chemistry, I gotta go meet her in the Library, See ya!" Marceline left the room with her bass case slung around her shoulder.

(*1)"Rhombus! Ice clops! PB is spending time with Marceline?" Finn asked disbelieving.

"I guess so. You think Marci is into her?" Jake questioned. Finn, quickly over his doubt, replied "Marci would be good for PB. Get her out of the house and away from the books more often."

"Are you jealous? I still remember how disappointed you were when Bubblegum told us she liked girls" Finn turned a shade of red and hit jake over the head "Shut up man, that was like forever ago" "More like a couple months ago" Finn hit jake again "You patoot! You know I'm over her" "and now you like that crazy evil flame chick" Finn kneed Jake in the gut rather hard and said "She ain't evil, She's passionate...and I don't have a crush on her" "ya right" Jake replied throwing the two brothers into a playful fist fight.

Marceline made her way into the library spotting Bonnibel at one of the tables in the back. She walked over silently and slid into the seat next to the blond, startling her. "Oh Hello, Marceline." "Hey Bonnibel" Marceline said, some of her confidence slipping away and a shy side taking over. "I brought our Chem textbook and notes. I thought you could show me what you're having trouble with." Bonnibel asked sweetly. Marceline used all her self control to hold back a blush and pointed out what she didn't understand in the textbook. They worked for the next half an hour. Marceline was happy to spend time with Bonnibel, even if it was for school. She actually improved and felt prepared for the next test. Bonnibel's eyes darted over to Marceline's instrument case and she asked "If you don't mind, I am slightly curious to what instrument you are carrying?" "Oh this is my bass, I love to play and write music" Marceline replied. Feeling bold she continued "Maybe I can play for you sometime." she gave Bonnibel a smirk causing the blond to blush. "That would be amazing" Bonnibel said.

Marceline told Bonnibel about her passion for writing poetry, singing, and composing songs. She even shared how she felt it was easier to express her feelings through music. Bonnibel told Marceline about her love for science and experimentation, how she even had a little lab at home for her personal projects. They somehow found themselves talking about a new Sci-Fi movie in theaters.

"I really want to go see that movie 'Adventures in OOO" the trailer was epic." Marceline told Bonnibel, now relaxed around her. "I have been wanting to go see that movie! Its post-apocalyptic future is intriguing." Bonnibel added. Ask her to go see the movie! It will be like a date...I mean no not a date, just a fun time with a friends,yup a friend. Marceline assured herself. "We should go see it on friday. My dad is out of town and we can hang out at my place beforehand" Marceline impulsively suggested. Bonnibel replied a little too enthusiastically "Yes! Thats sounds fun!" Is she asking me out in a date? No, no, just as friends, it can't be a date. Bonnibel thought grounding her hopeful thoughts. The two talked until the Library closed and they each parted their separate ways.

I can't wait untill friday Marceline thought excitedly as she walked from the bus stop to her apartment. She unlocked her door and slipped into the living room. She flung herself on the couch and looked up at the ceiling letting her thoughts drift.

Bonni looks so cute when she talks about science. Her angelic eyes are filled with curiosity. I should write a song about her. Marceline sighed. Hold up, did I just think Bonni? Cute? Angelic? Song? What? She's just my friend.

My friend now, but what do I want in the future? she asked herself

She is cute and kind and everything I have ever wanted. But she's a girl, I have never dated a girl, would that make me a lesbo? Who cares , I admit it, I like Bonnibel. I like like her. Marceline thought childishly.

She repeated it again out loud "I like Bonni" Now that was going to make their movie on friday awkward.

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(*1) Jake and Finn call Bonnibel Princess Bubblegum or PB as a nickname

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