Ch. 10

(Marceline's point of view)

It was the first of December and what does Simon do during history class? Prance around in his Ice King costume all class long. He's obviously on something, I just don't know what it is yet. Luckily school was over faster than I thought it'd go. I went to our clubs room to find Billy was there. Finn was giving him a scrip while talking to Clara and Heather.

"Thanks to Billy Joining he can be all the male cameo characters. Lucky for you guys huh?" Finn asked.

"Thank the holy lord. Now we'll have less stage time." Heather said with a happy sigh.

"What, don't like the spotlight?" Clara teased.

"Hey Marceline. You memorized your lines yet?" Bonnibel asked when she came in behind me.

"I think but I need to practice them some more." I told her.

"Soooo. When you asking Finn out?" She asked.

I blushed, "What the heck are you talking about?" I asked.

"He really really likes you Marceline. Snatch him up before someone else does." Bonnie advised.

"Shut up Bonnie. Now's not the time to be talking about this." I told her.

"Fine. Just don't come crying to me when he gets taken by some other girl." Bonnie shrugged.

I shook my head, "Moron," I whispered to myself.

Finn explained how some scripts were changed due to our new member. Billy was really nice once we got to know him. It struck me kind of strange because if he was so nice then what happened with his sister?

"If you don't mind me asking. What happened with your sister?" I asked.

"Hm? Sister?" Clara asked.

"To be quite honest... I don't know. She was fine a week before the incident. Then she started talking coo coo. I think she and him were either doing drugs or joined a cult. I personally think it was drugs. I never liked that guy, he acted nice but there was always something about him. I honestly couldn't believe it when I heard it. My twin sister suddenly committing suicide along with her boyfriend? Impossible but... it happened. To make it stranger, I feel she's still around and not for good reasons. That's what scares me." he told us.

I flinched, "What do you mean?" I asked.

"I think she cursed this school or someone." he told us very seriously.

"Cursed? Come now, that's just crazy talk. Curses aren't real." Clara said aloud.

"You don't have to believe me but I seriously feel like she cursed something." he told us.

"I sure hope not." Bonnibel said mostly to herself.

'Great. Is that why I see her and Death? Am I cursed? Please tell me I'm not,' I thought to myself.

As the days went by Billy started to get better. He even told us that he stopped believing in the curse theory. I smiled because I was happy. If I was cursed then my life would be even harder. Then I went back to Finn's play. Are our characters reflections of us? Finn has a weak immune system but wants to be more outgoing and confident. Is that why he's a heroic adventurer in his dreams? Then what about me? Is me being an outgoing vampire queen my reflection? Maybe there's more to my character then I know. Wondering won't solve anything.

"Are you parents mean or anything?" Bonnibel asked.

"No, They were pretty average. They cried a lot though when they got the news. It hit my mom the hardest which was to be expected." he told her.

"Hm. That's so strange. No one just commits suicide for no reason." Bonnibel told him.

I didn't listen anymore as I went over to Clara, "Sup Clara," I greeted.

"Hey." she replied.

"How's it been for you?" I asked.

"Meh. Its been ok. Those girls still won't leave me alone." she complained.

"That's what happens when everyone knows who you are," I told her.

"Yeah and it doesn't help when I break three dude jaws just because they were disturbing the peace." she told me.

"How were they disturbing the peace?" I asked.

"They were punching the school vending machines. So, I told them to knock it off. They replied rudely so their chances of having children were crushed so to speak." she told me.

I started laughing hysterically, "So much for their manhood huh?" I joked.

She laughed as well, "Guys can be so pathetic. One kick and they're on the ground." she told me.

"Two things. First, your kicks are legendary. Second, they say it hurts more than child birth sometimes." I told her.

"How would they know how much child birth hurts? Then again how would we know how bad it hurts to get kicked right there." she said mostly to herself.

I giggled, "I say you kick them twice as hard next time." I told her.

"You shouldn't encourage your friends to do that sort of stuff." she replied.

"I know." I stopped giggling, "Still, one bad day and boom. Instant female right there." I joked.

Clara laughed and we continued talking. Soon everyone went home and I started studying as soon as I was home. Finn was watching me as I studied.

"I have a question." he started.

"Oh great. This is one of those questions." I replied.

"What do you mean?" he asked shocked.

"No one asked, 'can I asked you a question' unless its something really bad or personal." I answered.

"Whatever. I'm inviting your dad to watch the play," I flinched, "Your ok with that right?" he asked.

"Sigh. Yeah. Whatever. If he actually shows up." I told him.

"He'll show up and when he sees how hard your working he'll be proud." He told me.

"Who cares if he shows up, as far as I'm concerned he's not my father anymore." I told him.

"Sometimes, you just got to let things go." Finn told me.

"That's easy for you to say Finn. How would you know how it feels to have your life ruined by your father?" I asked a bit too angrily.

Finn flinched and looked down, "I'm sorry Marceline," he said sadly.

I sighed, "Its ok Finn. Your just trying to help." I told him.

Then before I knew it Mid-terms were here. My first mid-term was English. It took three hours to finish. I hated it but thankfully you can go home when your done. Drama club was canceled until the mid-terms were over. Finn came home thirty minutes after I did. Ha! I did mine faster Finn. He was happy for me. Bonnibel took only two hours. She either messed around or she breezed through it. Clara got out around the same time as me. That's that week went. We went in, took our tests, and went home. I paid Bonnibel a visit on Saturday.

"Well, finally you came to visit!" she exclaimed.

"You act like we never see each other." I told her.

"Well, there's never any best friend time between us anymore." She said sadly.

"True. Since meeting Finn and co. we haven't really hung out. Well, I'm here now." I told her.

"How's it been living with Finn?" She asked.

"Fine." I answered.

"No midnight visits." she asked raising an eyebrow.

"You would ask that you pervert. Anyways, of course not. We're not even dating plus ask that again and I'll rip your tongue out." I told her.

"Jeez, why'd I miss hanging with you?" she asked mostly herself.

"Cause I'm awesome and you know it." I told her with a smile.

"Eh. I guess. How do you think you did on your tests?" She asked.

"I remember we used to ask how we did on escaping the mid-term. Instead we're asking on how we did. Funny huh?" I asked.

"Yeah... Drama club changed us a lot." Bonnibel said aloud.

"Bonnie don't try to avoid it. It was Finn that changed us. Ugh. Sometimes I feel like I was better off the way I was." I told her honestly.

"Me too but... Meeting Finn, Clara, Heather... It makes me happy knowing I have a whole group of friends. They gave us purpose and hope. They're irreplaceable friends." Bonnibel said while looking at the ceiling.

I sighed happily, "Who'd think a couple of bums would change just because of a club?" I asked.

"Yeah. I know what you mean." Bonnibel said with a smile.

"Bonnie... What do you think our lives would be like if I never met Finn?" I asked.

"Hard to say. Either our lives would suck or get better either way." she answered the best she could.

She's right I guess. Finn changed our lives for the better. Maybe I should date him. He's so kind and caring. The perfect boyfriend...