Okay so I'm getting more readers and I have to say THANK YOU. It means a lot someone takes time out of their day to read something like this. On another not things are about to start going uphill for our protagonist. All good things come to those who wait. Unless you're Marshall. Also I know this chapter is kind of late, but I have reasons…. I have one. Procrastination.

It had been four days since the altercation between Marshall and Fionna. Neither had seen or spoken to each other. Marshall laid in his bed sulking over his choice of words. All he did over the last few days was sulk and write sappy songs. He wanted to go apologize to Fionna, but he did not want to see her. The sun could not match the pain he'd feel if she kicked him out or ignored him. Marshall laid there wondering what to do. He could not talk to anyone about this, but he felt he needed too. Marshall sat up and rubbed his face. He knew he looked awful, but he did not care right now. Finally he stood and walked downstairs to his door. He opened it and walked outside. It was still dark enough for him to travel without an umbrella. He began to float out of his cave when he felt a chill. He looked around, but saw nothing. "Guess I'm just paranoid." He looked towards the enormous pink kingdom. "I have nothing better to do…" He flew towards the kingdom, and after a few minutes he finally reached it. He floated near the windows of the castle looking for one man in particular. Finally he saw him in the once place Marshall did not want to see him. Marshall opened the kitchen window slowly and turned invisible. He crept up behind him, pacing himself so he did not give himself away. 'Just a few more steps and I got you' he thought as he neared him.
"Marshall what are you doing?" The man spoke as Marshall reached out.
"Bubba I'm going to get you one day, and when it happens-"Marshall turned visible and floated over the Candy Prince, Gumball. "What is that?" Marshall stared at Gumball's hand.
"Oh… THIS is a donut that will instantly fill anyone up who eats it. Want to test it?" Gumball extended his offer to Marshall.
"Hmmmm… What's the catch?" Marshall held it looking over it.
Gumball sighed and crossed his arms. "Just eat the thing."
Marshall sank his fangs into it and drained the red. "Cherry… mmmmm…" Marshall handed it back to the open mouth Gumball. "What, Bubba?" Marshall turned over in midair and looked Gumball in his eyes.
"You… were supposed to… eat it, Marshall." Gumball said looking at the drained donut.
"Oh… I don't eat. I drain red. You know that. Right?" Marshall floated circles around Gumball.
"Yes I knew that, but I expected you too eat it…" Gumball threw the donut into the trash. "Why are you here anyway, Marshall? You terrorizing my citizens again?"
Marshall grabbed his heart. "I can't believe you would assume I'd do such an evil act as-"Gumball stared at Marshall without cracking a smile. "No, I was not terrorizing your citizens. I have better things to do." Marshall said landing on the counter top in a sitting formation.
"Like telling Fionna you like her?" Gumball raised an eyebrow.
"How… what?" Marshall jumped off the counter and walked to Gumball.
"Fionna came by yesterday and told me what happen. She was upset." Gumball walked towards the living quarters of the Castle as he talked with Marshall floating behind him. "She came in asking if I had seen you, and I said no. She then told me what happen, and how she felt?"
Marshall jumped "She felt? How'd she feel?" He floated in front of Gumball and stopped him.
"I can't tell you. She said it in private."
Marshall hissed "Bubba, I will chew you up and stick you to the bottom of a table if you don't tell me!" Gumball laughed and pulled a chair out and sat crossing his legs. "Marshall… let's not be hasty. I can tell you-"
Marshall pulled out a chair next to him and landed in it. "BUT…"
Gumball stopped and looked at Marshall. "But… that would be a wrong of me." Marshall sighed and put his head on his hands. "Marshall… I never said I was good either." Gumball said as he put his hand on Marshall's shoulder.
Marshall slowly looked up. "What?"
Gumball smiled "I'll tell you Marshall. As long as you promise to never let her know I did."
Marshall shot up "Yes, I promise! Now tell me!" His face was full of excitement.
Gumball laughed "She really does mean a lot to you, huh? I've never seen you this… giddy."
Marshall stopped and noticed he was being over excited. He straighten himself and coughed "Okay ignore that. Tell me what she said."
Gumball laughed again. "Alright. She came in here yesterday afternoon…"
-FLASHBACK-
Gumball was in his lab when the doors opened and in steps Fionna. She looked at Gumball and he knew something was wrong before she even spoke. "Fionna… what's wrong? Where's Cake?" Fionna walked towards him and looked around.
"She's with MoChro. Have you seen Marshall?"
Gumball scratched his head. "Can't say I have in about… in a while. Why? Is he okay?"
Fionna nodded. "He's fine I saw him the other day, and some things happen. He said he liked me, Gumball."
Gumball raised his eyebrow. "What did you do?"
Fionna looked away. "I didn't do anything. He kicked me out as soon as he said it."
"Ohhh. So it was an accident that he dropped the bomb? "
"Yes, we were arguing about Flame Prince and he said he was jealous. Then he said he gets me but Marshall don't."
"I see. So how do you feel about him saying that? Better yet… How do you feel about Marshall?"
Fionna looked at Gumball with tears swelling in her eyes. "I… don't know. Now that I look back… he has always been the one there. I… don't know." Fionna put her hands on her eyes.
Gumball walked to her and hugged her. "I understand. Just give it thought. I'll tell you this though. No matter what, Marshall will stay by your side. Flame Prince… I don't know. Keep that in mind Fionna."
She backed away from his hug and looked at him. "I… understand. I need to go home…" She walked towards the lab doors.
"Fionna… I wish you luck." Gumball yelled at her as she walked out.
-FLASHBACK END-
Marshall sat, his eyes wide. His mind raced. Did she really consider him? His concentration was broke by Gumball snapping.
"Marshall. Hey. You heard me right?"
"Yes… Yea… What should I do…?"
Gumball sighed. "Honestly… I have no clue. That's on you."
Marshall lowered his head and rubbed the back of his head. "Should I… go see her?"
"It's a little late, but… can't hurt." Gumball stood up. "Go to her and just show her you care. If she wants you, she'll come to you. If not… her lose, right?" Gumball smiled and patted Marshall on the shoulder.
"Yea…" Marshall stood and looked at Gumball. "Thanks Bubba. You really helped tonight. I might not terrorize your citizens for a few days now, maybe." Marshall laughed and floated to the window.
"Hey Marshall… You're welcome. Now go to her before she's dead asleep." Gumball waved Marshall to go.
Marshall flew towards the treehouse thinking of what he could say to Fionna. What excuse to use for why he came by so late, what he'd say when she brought up what happen, if she was mad? Marshall's anxiety began to act up. He took deep breathes. The closer he got the worse it got. He stopped and thought about just going home, but after some mental arguing he decided to keep going forward. Finally he was there. Her house, the treehouse, the place he first met Fionna the Human three years ago. She was fourteen and he was still eighteen. Now it was less weird that they hung out. He crept closer to her window while he got closer to an anxiety attack. Just knock he kept telling himself. His hand inched closer and closer until he tapped the window. "Well guess she's sleeping…" He was beginning to fly away when he heard rumbling, like feet just hit the floor of a bed. "Crap…" He looked as Fionna appeared in front of the window and opened it. "Oh… Hey… Marshy…" Marshall gulped. The night was young.