Chapter 8: Lunch

19th January 1pm

"Finn, Henchman, get me a ham sandwich will ya, make it a large. Without the tomatoes mind you, I'm deathly allergic to them." Marceline ordered, laughing. Honestly, this henchmen business was fun, she thought.

Finn sighed, "Remind me to never challenge you in basketball again." He muttered and glared at her playfully as he went to get a sandwich on the other side of the canteen while she sat comfortably at their regular table in the canteen. Marceline was happy it was lunch, but sorely missing Bonnibel, whom was at a student council meeting. Jake sat down at the table, near her, a habitual arm wound around Lady's waist.

"Where's Finn off to?" He said gruffly

"Oh my henchman went to get me a sandwich." Marceline said it so casually that Lady exploded into giggles laughing alongside Jake.

"You're cool Marceline." Jake said between chuckles. Marceline felt warm inside, she felt grateful to have such great friends that accepted her. When Finn came back five minutes later, clutching a sandwich Jake said rather loudly

"Don't worry Finn, I'll save you from this scum-sucking vampire monster! You won't be a henchman for much longer!" while grabbing a plastic knife, and pretending to stab her. Marceline caught onto what was happening and hissed at Jake, putting on such a fearsome expression that Jake fell off his chair in surprise and let out a small, low scream. The whole table exploded into laughter. Lady said something in Korean and Jake flushed.

"I wasn't scared," he exclaimed indignantly, "that was my screaming song see" Jake let out a few different pitched screams and everyone within a 15 metre radius turned sharply to look at the source of the noise that disturbed them.

"A bit loud buddy." Finn chortled as everyone glared at Jake and returned back to their business.

"Hey where's LSP and Gilroy?" Marceline asked curiously, the studious, beefy boy was empty from his usual seat as was the boisterous purple girl.

"LSP's with her best friend, Melissa and Gilroy's at a Rugby meeting." Finn affirmed

"Right. It's hard to remember that guy is an American-football player, let alone quarterback. I mean he has the build for it but he hardly acts like a jock." Marceline said biting into her sandwich.

"Yeah it is," Finn nodded smiling, "he definitely breaks stereotypes though. He's an amazing player, never seen a guy as good as him at American football."

"Will Bonnie be back soon, it's already halfway through lunch?" Marceline worried.

"The meeting is supposed to finish at halfway through lunch, but knowing Bonnibel she's going to miss lunch completely," seeing Marceline's horrified expression Finn continued quickly, "she doesn't do it purposely. You know Bon Bon, always getting sucked into her work." Lady reprimanded Finn in Korean, scolding him.

"Lady said not to call Bonnibel Bon Bon." Jake explained, grinning. Lady was really close to Bonnibel and didn't stand for anyone teasing her friend behind her back. Finn looked at the ground.

"Sorry Lady."

Marceline stood.
"I'm going to bring Bonnie some food, she can't not eat." She said firmly, grabbing her leather schoolbag.

"Alright, but she probably won't appreciate you disturbing her." Finn shrugged.

Marceline headed over to the food stalls and grabbed a chicken sandwich, Bonnibel's favourite, before swiftly walking to the main corridor towards the meeting room.

Marceline strolled into the school's meeting room, inside the room was a long wooden table with twelve spinning chairs seated around it. All of the chairs were currently empty except the one Bonnibel was seated on, at the head of the table. She was crouched over a pile of paper, scribbling furiously. Her eyes were narrowed in concentration and a pink tongue was sticking out of her mouth slightly. Marceline thought she looked absolutely adorable, with her deep purple sweater that had a cats face stitched into it and messy strawberry-blonde hair. It wasn't likely she was going to mention that to anyone too soon though. Her brow furrowed, Bonnibel shouldn't be working this hard, it's going to take a seriously toll on her, Marceline thought. It's supposed to be lunch time-a break to the school day for Gods sake.

"Princess you work yourself way to hard." Marceline folded her arms over her leather jacket. Bonnibel jumped in surprise, putting a hand over her heart, so engrossed in her work that she didn't notice Marceline enter the room.

"Marceline! You scared me." She scolded, but with a pleased glint in her eyes that Marceline was oblivious too

"Well, isn't that what vampires do?" Marceline teased, plopping herself down comfortably into one of the chairs next to Bonnibel. She rested her feet on the table and wriggled into the chair.

"Do you mind?" Bonnibel reprimanded, unable to keep a grin off her face. "You know the board of directors for the school have meetings in here right?"

"Do I look like I give a fuck?" Marceline raised a perfect eyebrow lazily.

"Well no," Bonnibel blushed "but you should." Marceline grinned, an idea coming to her

"Bonnie."

"Yes?" Bonnibel answered suspiciously, sweeping her papers into a neat pile

"What subject do we have next?" Marine inquired her feet still firmly placed on the table

"Physics."

"Right, how about you and I go take a break from lessons, you look very stressed and your good enough at physics already, missing one lesson won't do any harm." Marceline sat up, starting at Bonnibel seriously so that Bonnie wouldn't think she was joking. She still had that silly, charming grin on her face though.

"Skip school?" Bonnibel said shrilly "Are you aware that there is a physics text coming up in a few weeks?"

"You mean the one in 6 weeks?" Marceline scoffed "I think you'll manage princess. Anyways it's not like this is a regular thing right. We're just gunna relax, get a snack or something, it's not like I'm taking you for a smoke or to do some drugs" Bonnibel looked skeptical.

"But what will we tell the teachers? What if we get caught? I'm student council president, I'll get punished severely." Bonnibel rambled, anxious.

"Bonnie, it'll be fine," Marceline inwardly rolled her eyes at Bonnibel's paranoia, "as president aren't you allowed a free pass to skip lessons once in awhile?" Bonnibel nodded slowly "Well, you can use that. Secondly, we won't get caught unless they have teachers stationed around the school."

"I don't know Marceline. It's just not something I'd do." Bonnibel said unsurely.

"Alright alright," Marceline waved, still grinning "you're a stubborn princess. But after school your going to relax. We can invite the guys too, Lady, Jake, Finn, your brother and LSP." Marceline wrinkled her nose distastefully from reciting LSP's name but she added it as she knew LSP was part of the group, even if she was slightly over-dramatic sometimes. Bonnibel narrowed her eyes at the nickname, but agreed.

"I'm craving cupcakes." Bonnibel admitted smiling.

"Sure."

"Now stop stalling, lets get to physics."

Marceline groaned, rising from her seat "Dam, you caught me out. Lets go then."

AU

Hey Guys! I decided to post another chapter today. I won't be posting another till next weekend, because of school. Thanks for reading, following and reviewing, I really appreciate it! Thank you particularly to ApplesauceAuthor for your encouraging review. Hope you enjoy this chapter, please review to tell me your thoughts.