A/N: Well, this one-shot turned out longer than I had intended. Anyways, enjoy.
Bonnie looked at the time. It was getting late, and she was starting to think that Marceline wasn't coming tonight. A slight pang in her chest appeared.
Lying down on her bed, face stuffed in her pillow, she sighed. It's not like they were dating or anything. Marceline had no real obligation to come, but Bonnibel was still saddened whenever Marceline didn't come.
knock, knock
The soft knocking on the window made Bubblegum's heart leap as she got up to greet the vampire.
"Hey," the vampire tiredly greeted her friend. She forced out a weak smile to her pink friend. Concern overtook Bubblegum as she observed Marceline. Her hair was disheveled, and it was apparent she had been crying.
Marcy floated over to the bed and collapsed belly down. Her face buried into the pillow and groaned. She wished she could say that she hated the Ice King and go on about how annoying he was, but she knew she couldn't do that. She loved Simon. And the fact that he couldn't remember her wouldn't change that. Hot tears started to form as her anger subsided into bitterness and sadness.
A hand brushed against the older girl's shoulder making Marceline turn to look at the younger girl. Bonnibel almost drew back in shock, but resisted the urge. Instead, she offered the girl a warm smile and brushed away the hair sticking to her face.
"What's wrong, Marcy?" she inquired softly, scared that Marceline would storm off again like last time. It was rare for her to display these type of emotions.
"Simon came to visit me today," Marceline replied, a sniffle following suit. She repositioned herself to sit cross-legged in front of Bonnibel.
Bonnibel was no stranger to Marceline's relationship with the Ice King. She knew Marcy cared deeply for Simon and that it was killing her that Simon couldn't even remember her.
The princess nodded in understanding as she pulled the vampire close and embraced her. At first, the self-proclaimed queen was surprised, but eventually fell into the hug.
Her head buried into Bubblegum's neck as she sighed. "It's so frustrating sometimes," she confessed as new tears formed and threatened to fall.
"It's okay," she told her, trying to offer some type of comfort through words. But they both knew that it was far from okay.
"I wish I could help him, you know?" she continued, her voice muffled by Bonnibel's shoulder. "But it's been centuries now. I doubt I'll be able to help him anytime soon."
Marceline pulled away from Bubblegum's embrace and sighed, slumping her shoulders. "And I like spending time with him, but it hurts too," she added, never looking up to see Bubblegum's face. It was hard for Marceline to talk about these kind of things, and she was too embarrassed to look at her. "It hurts that he doesn't remember me and that he doesn't even remember himself."
Bubblegum looked at the girl and brought her hand to the girl's cheek to make her look at her. She softly caressed it as she made eye contact with her. Pain was etched into her eyes.
"Why don't you sing something, Marcy?" Bonnibel suggested, not really knowing what to say.
"I don't have my ax bass," she replied, not jumping on the idea of singing. A song like this would go on her album of songs that no one could ever hear. It wasn't a song that should be sung to your friend.
Bonnibel fidgeted around a little before offering, "I have a keyboard if you want to use it."
This news caught Marceline by surprise. She knew that Bonnibel knew a fair amount about music and could play the electric piano. Granted, she had her own spin on it with a hammer and ruler, but that was her science side taking over. Still, Marceline was pleasantly shocked, a smile creeping its way on her face.
A soft chuckle came from her mouth before accepting, "Sure, why not?"
An inquisitive eyebrow raised as she watched Bonnie lean over the edge of her bed to retrieve the keyboard hidden under her bed. "I wonder what else she has under there," Marceline thought to herself, her mischievous side starting to take control again.
Bonnibel brushed off the small layer of accumulated dust before handing it to the vampire. It was different than Simon's keyboard, resembling more of a piano.
"Any more goodies under the bed?" Marceline teased, a smirk plastered on her face as she provocatively leaned over the bed to check.
The pink girl grew three shades darker as she tried to stop Marceline from taking a peak. No way. She wasn't going to have Marceline make fun of her tonight. Nope, no way.
"Okay, okay," Marceline appeased, amused by her reaction. She was definitely going to find out later. "Here, let me play you a song," she offered as a treaty.
Bubblegum pouted and crossed her arms. "Fine, you better not think about looking later!" she warned the half demon.
Marceline turned the keyboard on and started playing around before singing.
Bonnibel, what are you hiding under your bed?
Is it something sciencey like ammonia and lead?
Cuz I think you should keep that in your lab
Or maybe it's something you're scared I might grab?
Don't worry, I won't tell Jake or Finn
That you might need to be in a loony bin
"Did you like it?" Marceline asked, but was only answered with a glare.
"What exactly do you think is under my bed?"
"I don't know, but it's obviously something good because you practically turned red earlier."
"Maybe you're hungry or something because I did not turn red."
And right on cue, Marceline's stomach growled. The two looked at each other and laughed.
Bubblegum stood up and retrieved a red notebook, her guard not dropping. "Will this suffice?" she asked.
Marceline nodded and happily drained away the red of the notebook.
"Do you want to stay the night here?" Bonnie asked, seeing how late it was.
"I'm sure you'd like that," Marcy taunted, receiving an eye roll from the princess.
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Bonnie sighed and looked at the sleeping body. Her heart weighed slightly less now that Marceline was feeling a bit better. She climbed into her bed and lied next to Marceline, facing away from her.
Sleep was starting to overtake Bubblegum when she felt a hand land on her. She turned towards Marceline before being engulfed by her arms.
Bonnie couldn't help but chuckle at the vampire in her vulnerable state, settling into her embrace.
Based on the episode "I Remember You"