Finn fell backwards on his bed, exhausted emotionally and physically. The last conversation with Flame Princess replayed in his head.

"I just need a break to get my kingdom in order. I just can't do this right now. I promise it's just temporary and you can still visit sometimes..." She told him.

He tried to shake off the pain. He knew he was becoming too reliant on her, but he didn't think she'd come to this conclusion. And to call it "a break"? If things weren't working out now, what makes her think things will work out after a break?

He was becoming numb to the situation. He knew he needed a distraction, but Jake had been so distant lately too, staying at Lady's more often than usual since Finn wasn't around as much. The two brothers hadn't adventured in nearly a month. Jake didn't even know that Flame Princess ended it with Finn. He was going to text him, but he wasn't ready to face the reality of the situation.

It was then he felt his phone vibrate. He sat up straight, surprised at being pulled out of his mind. He checked his phone. A text from Marceline awaited him.

"Jam session tonight? If you're not busy. Been awhile since we hung out!" It read.

Finn didn't exactly feel like going out, but he knew he needed to distract himself. Going over to Marceline's sounded good in theory, but she was all-consumed in her current relationship. Would it just make Finn feel worse? Maybe so, but he had to be happy for his friends even if he wasn't happy himself.

"Sure thing, it has been awhile! Be over tonight." he texted back hesitantly.

"Rock on. I need a good friend tonight"

What did that mean? Was everything alright with Marcy?

Across Ooo, Marceline was dealing with her own issues.

A day earlier, Princess Bubblegum explained that she needed time to herself for awhile. Marcy was distraught. After all they had been through, it was a hard pill to swallow. Hundreds of year ago, Bonnibel had broken up with Marceline for the same reasons: to protect her kingdom. Although she just called it a "break", it felt like a break up. She needed to confide in someone, but all of her friends were in happy relationships. She didn't have many friends: she always considered herself a bit of a loner.

She thought about who she could confide in without feeling embarrassed. Then it hit her: Finn was always such a sweetheart. He had kept their secret for all this time and was so supportive. Maybe he could make her feel better about this "break". She could trust Finn. She wondered if he would make time for her, however. He was pretty into his relationship with Flame Princess. It was worth a shot, though. Maybe if she told him she really needed a friend he would come over.

So she texted him and he agreed. Music is so cathartic for Marceline. She could sing out her emotions with the comfort of her friend.

That night, Finn headed out to his friend's house. Jake wouldn't notice that he wasn't around. He'd just have to fill him in on everything tomorrow. Maybe they could go on an adventure.

He knocked on the front door to her house, his heart beating in his head. He was nervous to tell her what happened. He was embarrassed most of all.

"Finn!" Marceline basically jumped out of the doorway and embraced her friend.

Finn nearly fell to the ground. "Uh, hi Marcy. It's nice to see you, too."

The two walked into her house, her bass was set up to play.

"You ready for a sick jam session?" She excitedly said.

Finn was more ready to confide his feelings to someone, but he decided to wait until after he beatboxed a few songs.

"This song has an upbeat tempo. Keep the flow going, ok?"

Finn nodded his head in agreement as Marceline began to sing:

"When things are easy

You're always there

When there's a bump in the road

Ya suddenly don't care

When it's inconvenient for you

to feel for someone at all

Ya push your friends away

Wave as ya watch them fall

Those who don't know ya think you're royal

But ya get too close they'll see you're spoiled

But you'll never grow up

Always 18 years old

Never leaving your high up throne

and when the going gets tough

you're gonna end up alone

Yeah, you'll never grow up

Never gonna grow old

Gonna wind up never

getting told

that you're a spoiled brat

let's just a leave it at that

and walk away-ayayay

walk awayayayay"

She suddenly stopped playing. Her lyrics were so bitter, she couldn't finish.

"Marcy, is something bothering you? Your lyrics seem...angrier than usual." Finn sat on the uncomfortable couch. He patted a hand down, beckoning her to have a seat next to him.

"Yeah I guess I'm having a little issue..." She started.

Finn started at her. She continued, "Well, PB and I were talking and, well, she wants to "take a break" while she cleans up her kingdom. Apparently there's been some trouble and she said a relationship is just hard to have at the moment. She said it's only temporary, but it still hurts."

It's only temporary. The words clung to Finn's brain as the shock set in. They both got dumped.

"Wait a second. Did she say it was best for her kingdom right now but you could still visit?" Finn felt his face get hot. Did Bubblegum say the exact same thing to Marcy that Flame Princess said to him?

"Yeah, but how'd you..." Marceline saw the hurt in Finn's face. "Did something happen to you?"

"It's just...Flame Princess told me nearly the same thing today...that we're on a break so she can get her kingdom together. She said almost the exact same thing..." Finn dropped his head.

Marceline became enraged. "FINN! Do you think they've talked to one another?! This is crazy. How could this happen to both of us?" She felt hot tears gather in her eyes. She felt betrayed. Did the two decide this together? They weren't even friends!

Finn noticed Marceline on the verge of tears and grabbed her hand.

"I'm sure it's just coincidence. The issues in the Fire Kingdom have to do with the Candy Kingdom. Maybe they both just had the same idea. Like they said, it's only temporary, right?" Finn was always so optimistic even when he was hurting.

Marceline began to cry. She couldn't hold it back anymore. She lied her head down on Finn's lap and let it all out. Finn ran his fingers through her hair, trying his best to be a comfort to her even though he felt like sobbing, too.

"Marcy, it'll be ok...I promise."

"Finn, will you stay with me tonight?" She curled up into a ball. "I don't want to be alone. I haven't been alone in months.."

Finn blushed. He hadn't been alone in months, either. It would be nice to not have to go back to an empty treehouse. "Well, uh, um..." Finn stuttered awkwardly.

"I'll make the couch comfortable, I promise. Or you can have my bed and I'll just sleep above the couch. I just can't stand the thought of being by myself. I sound pathetic, don't I? I'm sorry, you don't have to stay.." She wiped away her tears and sat up. Her eyes begged for Finn to be her comfort for the night.

"Ok...I'll stay. I'll sleep on the couch, it's not a big deal. I doubt I'll get much sleep anyway. I'm here for you, Marcy." Finn never expected his night to go like this.

"I'm sorry, I feel like I should be comforting you, too. But we can get through this together, right? Just don't tell Jake, ok? Let's just keep this between me and you." Marceline hugged Finn hard.

He patted her back. This seemed inappropriate, but he'd do almost anything for his friends. Besides, he'd just be on the couch. It's not like they're sleeping together or anything.

Marceline quickly kissed Finn on the cheek before skipping to her room to fetch him some pillows.

Finn reached up to touch his cheek. This wasn't weird, he told himself. It was just a sleep over between commiserating friends. Did Marceline even like guys? He shook the thought away, knowing his thoughts were simply coming from his vulnerability.

That night, the two stayed up until morning talking and laughing. This is what they both needed. Little did they know they truly needed so much more.