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Chapter 3 Red lips to kiss
"Good evening, Marceline." Bubblegum stopped in front of her and grinned.
Taking a step back Marceline looked at the woman before her. This was not the Princess that she knew. Bubblegum was more shy and far less flashy. She stood in silence, not sure yet how to respond.
"I see you wore the dress I sent you, thank you." Bubblegum ran a hand down Marceline's arm, "I also see you changed it a bit. Tonight is full of change. I like it. And I love that dress on you. Changes and all."
Grabbing her own arm where Bubblegum's touch still lingered she pulled back, "Well, you are one to talk about 'change', Bonnibel, look at your get up."
"Please Marceline, call me Bonni. No need to be so formal with me. We are close after all."
Had she been drinking anything when Bubblegum just spoke, it would have ended up all over that Princess's face, "B-B-Bonni? Doesn't it annoy you when I call you by your first name?"
Shaking her head she took Marceline's arm again, "Not when you say it. No, it doesn't bother me anymore. Step outside with me."
Marceline did not have time to take the Princess's statement as a suggestion as she was led to the balcony. The night was cold, but it did not bother her. Confusion played unhidden on her face as she tried to make sense of what was going on. Something had to have happened, but what? She never should have left Princess Bubblegum that afternoon. Something happened during those short few hours that changed her.
"This is all an elaborate joke, right Princess? Something or someone put you up to this right?"
Leaning against the railing and looking to the sky Bubblegum laughed lightly, "No, this announcement was all my idea. I don't want to rule alone. I need someone by my side. I was so nervous about tonight. I even tried to make a courage potion to make it easier. However, that failed, so I decided to jump head first into my decision and not look back."
'A courage potion? That has to be it! That must be what she was making when I saw her earlier this afternoon. It must have done something to her, but how far did it change her.' Looking to Bubblegum she was shocked to find her staring at her.
"You look stunning tonight Marceline. That announcement really wasn't meant for the crowd you know? It was meant for one person alone." Cocking her head she allowed her gaze to fully look over Marceline.
Marceline could feel herself being examined. She had always wanted the Princess's attention, but not like this. Anger suddenly welled up in her at herself for leaving earlier. She needed to leave, she needed to figure out how to fix this.
"Your party is starting to bring me down Princess, to many people. Think I am going to go home, eats some fries and call it a night." Marceline kicked of the ground and made her way to the other side of the railing. Turning around to say goodbye she found herself facing a rather close standing Princess. Before she had a chance to yell about her personal space, Princess Bubblegum pulled Marceline to her and kissed her.
This kiss, however, was not as sweet as she had always imagined it being. She went to protest but in the split second it took her to open her mouth Bubblegum took advantage of it, deepening the kiss by slipping her tongue passed the shocked vampire's lips.
As quick as the kiss started it was over.
Backing away from Marceline, smiling , Bubblegum turned around and headed back to her party waving over her shoulder, "Goodnight to you. If you are not going to stay, I best return to my party. I don't want to be rude to the attending prospects. Sleep well."
The curtains to the balcony closed and Marceline could hear the Princess already accepting a dance from only gods knows. Her face felt colder than normal, reaching up she touched her face. Tears.
"Stupid Princess. Stupid party. I hope you find whatever you are looking for tonight Bonnibell. You hear me? YOU HEAR ME? And... And I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY. You... You BUTT!" Marceline screamed at the covered arch way, knowing no one cared, that no one heard her.
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Finally arriving home, Marceline noticed her house lights were on, "That's strange. I didn't think I left them on."
Walking into her living room she didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Turning to go up stairs she is greeted by a familiar voice from her kitchen door, "You know, you really shouldn't leave food out like this," crunching sounds could now be heard, "they get cold when you leave them out."
Spinning around her eyes were already glowing red and she stared at her father who was just finishing the last of her fries. Picking up her ax she stalked over to him angrily, "Really Daddy? Really? Again? How many times must I tell you. DON'T. EAT. MY. FRIES!"
The ax made a pleasant sound as it slammed it's flat surface against his face sending him into the wall. Unfazed by the attack he stood up and dusted himself off and walked to the door, "Seeing as you are in a bit of a mood, I will see my self out Daughter. Good evening."
And with that he was gone. Twice tonight she was left without getting her words in. Twice tonight she had been dismissed and walked out on. She was really starting to hate doorways and the emotional power they held when being closed on her. Defeated she made her way to her room and laid down. Laying face down she played the kiss over and over in her head.
"Stupid Princess... Stupid. Stupid. Stupid." She whispered this until sleep finally claimed her.
(Sorry for the delay I was caught up with some things and forgot to post. Don't worry I will be more consistent from now on... Thank you :) )