Chapter 5- Marceline
It was spring break, and I was super excited. For one, I was planning a surprise concert for Bonnibel. Secondly, I was taking Boni to spring fling! My mind whirled with excitement as I thought of the possibilities.
My stomach dropped into my butt as I realized the band didn't even know I was going out with Bonnibel. I was going to have to tell them. My hands started to sweat and I began to shake as I picked up my phone. I dialed Keila's number. She picked up on the third ring.
"Hey Marce"
"Hi K"
"What's up?"
"I need to tell you something"
"OH! Wait let me guess…" She squealed and trailed off.
"I'm dating Bubblegum" I said flatly.
The other line was quiet for a while.
"So that means your bi?" she asked.
"Yeah."
"That's pretty cool"
I breathed a sigh of relief "I had to tell you because I wanted to do a concert at the club for her."
Keila paused for a moment, thinking. "We can make it work"
"Good" I said smiling.
"Well, I have to go hang out with Guy now" Keila said.
"Okay, bye!" I said, rolling my eyes.
I sighed; I still had to ask Bonnibel to Spring Fling. A knot formed in my stomach. We really hadn't had the chance to go on a date, because Bonnibel was always so busy with her extra science stuff. I groaned and dialed her number. She picked up on the first ring.
"Hey Marce" she said in her honey-sweet voice.
"Hey can you come over?" I asked.
"I can in about 5 hours" She replied.
"Great!" I said smiling
"Bye Marce"
"Bye" I hung up and walked over my couch and fell asleep.
My door slammed open, and I bolted off the couch, grabbing for my knife.
"Who is that?" I screamed, Schwabl was howling and I put him in the bathroom and shut the door.
"Marce calm down it's your dad" My dad's gruff voice rumbled.
"What are you doing here?" I snapped, putting my knife in my pocket.
My dad threw his head back and laughed "Is that anyway to talk to your father?"
"With what little support you've given me, I can hardly say you're my dad."
My dad narrowed his eyes. He took a threatening step towards me. "You ungrateful bitch" he roared.
"You can't get mad at me! You didn't even care when I got beaten!" I screamed at him.
"YOU DESERVED EVERY BIT OF IT" He spat, taking another step towards me, and threw a punch at me.
I dodged the punch, and took out my knife of my pocket. I punched at my dad, but he was just as good fighter as I. He punched and hit me on the jaw, I fell to the ground. He loomed over me and I jumped up and tackled him, pressing my knife against his neck.
He spat in my face "You disgusting vile creature"
Tears were rolling down my face, "Why do you hate me so much? You're my father; you're supposed to protect me from everything"
He turned his face away.
"Get out of my house" I growled.
My dad laughed again "Your house? You need me Marceline, because without my cash, you'll be living on the streets"
"Since you're sooo involved with my life dad, you would know that I have a job!" I roared.
"What? That pathetic little band of yours?" He laughed.
I slapped him across the face "Don't you insult my life"
I shoved him up, and shoved him out the door.
"STAY OUT" I screamed after him.
I slammed the door shut behind him and fell to my couch crying. About an hour later, I had calmed myself down, and I fell asleep on the couch again.
The door bell rang and Schwabl howled from the bathroom. I let Schawbl out and opened the door for Boni. She was wearing shorts and a v-neck shirt.
"Come in" I mumbled.
"Is there something wrong?" She asked.
"Got into a fight with my dad" I shrugged.
"Well…It's okay now" She leaned in and kissed me.
I smiled against her lips and kissed her back. I slid my tongue into her mouth and she let out a moan. I broke the kiss.
"I didn't ask you over for that" I said teasingly.
She pouted a bit "Well, what did you called me over for?"
"Will you go to Spring Fling with me?" I asked her, staring into her hazel eyes.
There were tears in her eyes and she nodded. I beamed and hugged her, wrapping my arms around her waist.
"I love you Boni" I whispered.
"I love me too" She whispered jokingly back, and pulled me into a kiss. We kissed for several minutes
then she broke for air.
"I love you too" She said, dead serious, the teasing fading from her eyes. My eyes drifted downwards towards her v-neck shirt.
"You like what you see?" She said giggling.
I smiled and turned my head away, blushing.
She slept over again, for about the millionth time. I lay awake for a while, hugging and spooning her while she slept. She was murmuring contently in her sleep. I loved nights like these. I could just hold her for what seemed like eternity. This is all we had ever done; I wasn't exactly interested in tier 15. I shook her gently.
"Hey Boni" I whispered.
"Yeah?" she groaned.
"I'll protect you from everything and anything. I'd die for you" I whispered fiercely.
She turned around to face me, tears threatening to pour down her face. "You mean it?" She said, her voice barely audible.
I nodded solemnly "Yeah. I'll protect you always no matter what."
She smiled and kissed me gently on the lips, and I kissed her back, rolling on top of her. My hands curiously roamed her belly, and slowly went up her shirt. She was nodding against my lips and my hands explored her body completely. All she could do was whisper non-audible things. Blood pounded in my ears.
"I don't think I'm ready for this" I said.
She shook her head "Neither am I…But we don't have to do anything…We can just…feel" She said trailing off.
I raised my eyebrow and tilted my head "Since when have you become such a pervert?" I said laughing.
She bit her lip and her eyes twinkled. "Ever since I've been with you"
I laughed again and started kissing her. I squeaked in surprise as she rolled on top of me. She kissed me roughly and began feeling my body, and I began to shake.
"Damn girl" I mumbled against her lips.
Trying to regain the dominant position, I pushed her off me and slid on top of her. I licked my canines and bit her on the neck gently. She squirmed underneath me. But I knew she liked it, otherwise she would have told me to stop. I bit her gently in different places, causing her to shudder and moan.
We kissed for about an hour, before I got tired.
"Boni…I'm getting tired can we sleep now?" I whined.
She scowled "You're the one who started this!" and then she laughed.
"Yeah but I'm tired now" I pouted.
"You turn into a drama queen when you don't get enough sleep, so yes, we can sleep now" She said, still laughing.
"I so do not" I growled, proving her point more.
"Sureeee" She said, as I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her close.
Two days later, was Spring Fling. I was panicked. I couldn't think straight. This was my first date with Boni, and I could not screw it up. After about a bajillion hours of preparing myself , I was ready. I studied myself. I had a near skin tight dress on. The dress was a neon purple color, and it was made out of a silk-like material. The dress stopped mid-thigh. I wore fishnet stockings, and black flats. My hair was teased and straightened and I wore only a little bit of eyeliner, and purple eye shadow. My stomach clenched and unclenched. I was stressing myself out. All I had to do was be myself. I took a deep breath. Finn was coming to pick me up in his truck, since a motorcycle was definitely not a good choice of transportation.
The door bell rang and I opened the door to see Finn and Flara. Finn was wearing a blue tuxedo with a yellow tie. You would think it would look gross, but on Finn, he made it work. Flara was wearing a red spring dress and her hair was in an up do.
"You guys look great!" I exclaimed.
Flara burned a deep red "You do too"
"Thanks" Finn nodded. The three of us hopped into Finn's truck and we began driving to school. I sat in the back in silence as Finn and Flara were flirting and talking.
Finally at the school, after a 15 minute drive, I got out of the car. I waited outside the school for Boni. She got out of a black car. Her hair was in a curled side ponytail. She wore an aquamarine dress, that was longer than mine, but just as tight. She didn't have stocking or tights, and she wore black high-heels. She wore makeup that complimented her beautiful hazel eyes and all I could do was stare.
"H-hey!" I said waving.
She smiled and her eyes lit up "Hey"
I grabbed her hand and lead her inside.
"Wow, with those heels on Bonni, you're taller than I am"
"Doesn't take much" She said giggling.
"Hey be quiet Shorty" I laughed. We paid, and stepped into the great hall of our school. Me and Bonni's friends where already there. I paused, thinking.
"How about we get our friends to dance together?" I said, tilting my head.
"You sure that's a good idea?" She asked.
"Positive. We're complete opposites, but we get along just fine"
"Yeah, you're right" She said.
I walked over to my friends.
"Hey weenies we are going to be dancing with Bonni's friends today"
They all shrugged, not caring. "Sounds fine to me" Keila said.
From my side, Keila, Guy, Boo, Layla (Boo's new lady friend) and me walked over to the center. From Bonni's side, Jake, Finn, Flara, LSP, (LSP and Brad got back together) and Bonni walked over. We all looked at each other quietly until I took a step forward.
"We're all different, but we're all the same" I said. The rest nodded in silent agreement.
"So…We're all friends here anyways, so let's dance together!" Bonni said.
Our two groups merged together and began dancing. The D.J. started cranking some serious dance music, techno, pop, hip-hop roared in our eyes as we danced.
One of my favorite songs started playing. And I screamed with joy.
"I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me.
I still feel your touch in my dreams.
Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why
Without you it's hard to survive."
I turned to Bonnibel and grabbed her hand, and kissed it. I immediately dropped it as the heavy bass started playing and I started dancing.
"'Cause every time we touch, I get this feeling.
And every time we kiss I swear I could fly.
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.
Need you by my side.
'Cause every time we touch, I feel the static.
And every time we kiss, I reach for the sky.
Can't you hear my heart beat so...
I can't let you go.
Want you in my life."
Both of our friend groups were in a grind line, and I pushed Bonni into to join it. I grinded against her, my body sliding on and off hers.
"Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky.
They wipe away tears that I cry.
The good and the bad times, we've been through them all.
You make me rise when I fall."
I screamoed the last verse.
"'Cause every time we touch, I get this feeling.
And every time we kiss I swear I could fly.
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.
Need you by my side.
'Cause every time we touch, I feel the static.
And every time we kiss, I reach for the sky.
Can't you hear my heart beat so...
I can't let you go.
Want you in my life."
Boni was smiling, she seemed like she was having the time of her life.
"'Cause every time we touch, I get this feeling.
And every time we kiss I swear I could fly.
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.
Need you by my side."
The song finished and I was screaming my happiness.
"I haven't felt this great in years!" I screamed, jumping up to the next song. Our groups became one and we all jumped together, laughing and attempting to sing the songs. A slow song began to play and our moods completely changed.
I shyly looked at Bonnibel. I took her hand and placed my hands on her waist as she wrapped her arms around my neck. All I could do was smile and stare into her eyes. She stared back at me and buried her face into my shoulder. I blushed and we stepped back and forth slowly, enjoying one another.
"I love you" I said.
"I love you too" She whispered.
The song ended and I pulled Boni into a kiss. My tongue briefly entered her mouth, skimming her teeth and making her shudder. I pulled away and stared at her.
LSP, Brad, Raina, Jake, Finn and Flara stared at both of us.
"Surprise" I sighed.
LSP puffed up "I knew you were staring at Marceline's ass, Bubblegum" She told Bonnibel.
I stared at Bonnibel "You stared at my ass?" I smiled triumphantly.
"N-no…Yes. Yes I did." Bonnibel groaned, turning into a shade of red.
"I'll wear more skin tight jeans then!" I laughed.
Bonnibel buried her face into her hands.
Flara stepped forward "I don't really care that you guys are together"
"Neither do we" Finn and Jake said together, and Raina nodded her approval.
LSP glared at Bonnibel "You disgust me, glob. It's lumping unnatural to like the same gender"
Brad nodded in agreement.
I took a step towards LSP "Say that again, I dare you"
LSP turned red "Take a lumping step away from me, ugly whore"
Anger boiled inside of me. "How dare you!" I spat.
Flara was getting pissed "Love is love, LSP" She roared, her eyes flashing a dangerous shade of red.
"Nobody likes a judgmental bitch" Keila snarled.
My band and Bonnibel's real friends turned to LSP and Brad.
"You all disgust me" Brad snarled.
"Impure lump sacks" LSP spit on me.
I crouched down, preparing to tackle LSP when Keila yanked me back.
"She's not worth it" She told me, and the others nodded in agreement.
I looked around; realizing that everybody was staring at all of us, and the music was playing super low.
"CARE TO STOP STARING?!" I shouted, as I grabbed Bonnibel into my arms and she buried her face into me.
The music immediately started again and LSP and Brad strut out of the school.
"Who needs them?" Jake huffed and pulled Raina and started dancing.
We began dancing, but I could see that Boni was in distress.
"The dance has 5 minutes left, let's go to the bathroom" I told Bonnibel, taking her hand and took her to the bathroom.
As soon as we reached the bathroom, she broke down. I took her into my arms and she sobbed.
"LSP is so wrong" I told her.
Tears still in her eyes "But…what if it is unnatural?" She asked, lower lip quivering.
"How can love be unnatural?" I asked.
She paused thinking "It can't" she whispered.
I nodded. "Correct. Therefore, LSP is wrong. I love you Bonnibel."
"I love you too Marceline…so much"
"You're one of the lights in my dark, dark world"
She broke down again "I never realized I meant so much to you" she whispered.
"I care about you more than anything else" I nuzzled her.
"Thank you Marce, you made me feel better."
"No problem, cutie" I laughed.
"LSP was also wrong about you being ugly. You're different… but you're mutations fit you so well"
I began to stammer a response but Bonnibel cut me off.
"All I can see is you" She told me while grabbing me and leading me out of the bathroom.
My mouth was open, I was completely shocked. When I got home, all I did was sleep, thinking about what had happened.
"Man, I'm screwed" I thought to myself. Tomorrow was the concert. My stomach twisted uneasily.
I woke the next day, a mess. It was already noon! The concert was at 3! I showered quickly, got out and started to blow dry and straighten my hair. I teased it a ton. I looked like a walking black cloud. I applied my makeup heavily and put in my fake lip piercings. I was afraid to get my lip pierced, so I just used a fake one. I put on tight red skinny jeans, and my Asking Alexandria band shirt. To top it all off, I put on my classic leather jacket.
I took out my phone and dialed Bonnibel's number. She picked up on the first ring.
"Hey, can you come to the Night-o-sphere club?" I asked her
"Yup in about 30 minutes"
"Okay! Bye!" I shouted excitedly.
30 minutes to the concert. I jumped on my motorcycle and sped down the road. 20 minutes after, I was there. I spotted Guy, Boo and Keila.
"You guys ready?" I shouted.
"HELL YEAH!" Boo rumbled and Guy practiced his pathetic little screamo noises and Keila bounced in agreement.
"Guy…I'm the lead singer here" I told him.
He shrugged "I know"
"Then practice your own instrument" I groaned with irritation,
We set up the stage in about a minute and we continued warming up and a small crowd started to form in the club. I saw Bonnibel walk in, confused. The manager of the club stepped on stage.
"Night clubbers!" He shouted, and the crowd screamed.
"We welcome MARCELINE AND THE SCREAM QUEENS!" He shouted and the crowd erupted into applause.
The band walked onto stage, grabbing their instruments. I walked up to the microphone.
"Today we will be playing three songs" I told the crowd.
Bongo started the beat of our first song and we all started playing.
I took the microphone and began to sing:
When the days are cold
And the cards all fold
And the saints we see
Are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all
And the blood's run stale
I want to hide the truth
I want to shelter you
But with the beast inside
There's nowhere we can hide
I locked my eyes with Bonnibel and continued singing.
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
Don't want to let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't want to hide the truth
I screamoed the last verse, taking a breath.
I continued the song, and finished the last lines:
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
The crowd was screaming and Bonnibel was staring at me, mouth agape.
"That, ladies and gentlemen, was a cover of Demons by Imagine Dragons" I told the crowd.
This time, Keila started playing the guitar and a few measures of just guitar solo before I took the microphone and started singing:
I see you standing here
But you're so far away
Starving for your attention
You don't even know my name
You're going through so much
But I know that I could be the one to hold you
Every single day
I find it hard to say
I could be yours alone
You will see someday
That all along the way
I was yours to hold
I see you walking by
Your hair always hiding your face
I wonder why you've been hurting
I wish I had some way to say
You're going through so much
Don't you know that I could be the one to hold you
I'm stretching but you're just out of reach
You should know
I'm ready when you're ready for me
And I'm waiting for the right time
For the day I catch your eye
To let you know
That I'm yours to hold
The song was making me tear up, and I refused to scream any part of this song. It was far too precious and described Boni and I's situation perfectly. She was covering her mouth and her eyes were sparkling with happiness.
"This song was also a cover. It is called Yours to Hold by Skillet. This song was dedicated to a special somebody in the crowd"
Bonnibel screamed and shouted along with the crowd.
"You ready for the last song? It's our very own! And it's also dedicated to that same special someone!"
The crowd roared in agreement.
Guy started with a slow and sad keyboard solo, before changing into an upbeat happy tune, and the rest of the band joined in. It was a while before I started singing so I got on my knees and grabbed some of the crowd's hands. I took Bonnibel's and winked at her, smiling. The people around her did an "oooooo" and applauded more.
I stood up and began to sing:
"When I am in your arms My tears flow away I wanna stay forever Your arms make all of my fears go away Tears don't exist in your arms
When you let go The world comes crashing down I wanna cry
Until I die because I'm not in your arms
I couldn't bear it if I lost you I need your protection And I need you to hold me In your arms
Your arms are so powerful I couldn't take it if I lost you So please stay
I don't know how I would survive without you
I know sometimes it's rough But we have each other So please stay Stay here forever and ever I need you here and I know I couldn't live without You" I drew out the last word a really long time. I stopped when I was out of breath. The crowd was in frenzy and Bonnibel stepped onto stage, tears in her eyes.
"All of those…were for me?" She stammered.
"Yes, my girl" I said, grabbing her and pulling her into a hug.
"Well, everything went better than expected" I thought as Boni and I exited the club, going to our house to sleep over.
I sighed happily. This was completely amazing. I wrapped my arms around Boni as we slept.
"This is the best thing I've ever had" I whispered and fell asleep.