Marceline pet the kitten making it purr, "I'm sorry but she's all I had left after you left me..."
A look of pain washed over Bubblegum's face, "I didn't leave you I just...needed some time to think.."
"You left me here for weeks, I didn't know where you were, I didn't hear from you nothing! You didn't even say why you were leaving you just walked out of my life, and now you expect me to just act like everything is better again?!" Marceline yelled covering the kittens ears
Bubblegum laughed, "Oh really because you did the exact same thing to me!"
Marceline scowled, "That's not even close I had to leave you, and you knew I was going and not going to be back for a few months. I did it for your own safety, I loved you..."
Bubblegum took a step closer to her frowning, "Don't you still love me?"
Marceline gave her a long hard look, studying her unreadable face, "...I don't know.."
"I see, well I didn't come here to make up with you anyways, I still need those books that I could never find.. Oh and .." Bubblegum keep rambling as Marceline drifted off in thought
The day replayed in her head over and over again, she watched Bubblegum rummage through things still talking. Marceline could only stroke Bubbles head and think to herself. All that they went through swept through her mind at blinding rates, when finally a glint of metal caught her eye.
"You kept it.." Marceline blurted
"Of course I kept them they were...wait what?" Bubblegum asked confused
"You kept the..the ring I gave you.." Marceline choked setting down Bubbles as she walked towards Bubblegum
Bubblegum looked down at her hand, examining the promise ring, "...well yea I never take it off.."
Marceline took Bubblegum's hand into her own softly, feeling the shorter girl shudder at the touch of her lover. "I..completely forgot about it honestly.."
Bubblegum came closer to Marceline, "I never did, it means everything to me. I still remember what you said as if it was yesterday...'it means I will always be faithful to you no matter what I will always..."
" Be by your side until you no longer love me..." Marceline whispered looking into Bubblegum's bright blue eyes
"I will never stop loving you.." Bubblegum smiled tears in her eyes
"Neither will I.." Marceline breathed leaning forward, pressing her cold lips into Bubblegums
Bubblegum melted into the kiss wrapping her arms around Marcelines neck, as Marceline wrapped her arms around Bubblegum's waist bringing them together. Bubbles sat in confusion watching her owner and this strange woman kiss, of course she didn't really know what they were doing but it concerned the young kitten. Was this creature trying to eat her friend and owner?
A loud moan erupted from Marcelines lips as Bubblegum slipped her hand into her pants. Bubbles titled her head with concern, a moan of pain? Her owner must be in trouble, she must do something to stop this creature! Bubbles quickly climbed up onto the couch, and up onto the back slowly advancing towards the back of Bubblegum's head. The kitten narrowed her bright blue eyes as they came inches apart. Letting out a hiss the kitten hoped to scare off the horrible creature attempting to eat her savoir. Unfortunately this 'creature' was too busy rubbing her hands against a very hot Marceline. Bubblegum grinned into the kiss pushing Marceline against the wall behind her, slipping her fingers inside the taller girl making her moan and gasp loudly.
That was the final straw, Bubbles arched her back and pounced. Luckily for Bubblegum, Bubbles was merely a kitten and the distance was too great for the poor little creature to jump. Unluckily for Bubbles she did not know how high up it was until she fell to the ground with a thud. A loud snap pierced the air as Bubbles let out a cry of pain. Marceline instantly pulled away from Bubblegum, pushing her away gently she bent down cradling the kitten.
"Oh Bubbles did you fall?" Marceline cooed
"Meow..." it cried
"Don't you worry Marcy will take you to the vet.." Marceline smiled worried
The kitten rubbed her face against her owners chest, looking up she saw a very angry Bubblegum. The kitten stuck out its little tongue as Marceline walked to the door, Bubblegum gasped hurrying to follow them.
Marceline thanked the nurse as she returned to the waiting room, sitting down beside Bubblegum she let out a deep sigh.
"Thanks again for coming with me, " Marceline grinned turning to Bubblegum
"It was no problem, if you care for Bubbles, then so do I." Bubblegum smiled
Marceline smiled again taking Bubblegum's hand into her own, rubbing her knuckles with her thumb. Bubblegum moved herself closer to Marceline sitting against her as she laid her head on Marcelines shoulder.
"Seriously though Bonnie, everyone hates me now.. I tried talking to anyone Cake, Moe, my classmates hell even Fionna..none of them want anything to do with me.." Marceline choked back her tears
Bubblegum kissed Marcelines neck softly, stroking her arm, "It's ok, I'm sure it's all a misunderstanding... I haven't tried to talk to any of them myself lately actually.."
"I don't know they wouldn't tell me... they said come back once I sorted my life out.." Marceline sighed leaning into Bubblegum's embrace
"Marcy they're just upset because we had a fight, " Bubblegum turned Marcelines face to hers, "But everything is fine now.."
Marceline smiled giving Bubblegum a peck on the lips and leaning on her again. Waiting another half hour a vet walked towards them, sitting up Marceline looked full of hope and worry.
"Good news is she's fine." she smiled
"Oh thank glob!" Marceline cried
"Wait...what's the bad news?" Bubblegum asked
"Miss Abadeer, have you gone to a vet lately? As in have you taken her to get a check up etc."
Marceline stood, "Well no, she was a stray and I've only had her about a month now.. why?"
The vet took a deep breath pulling her to the side, Marcelines face slowly dropped. Her emotions going to nothing then to tears which spilled out of her eyes. The vet patted her on the back and she walked shakily back to Bubblegum, who immediately wrapped her into her embrace.
"Marcy baby what's wrong?" Bubblegum cooed
"Nothing is wrong, I'm just happy for her.." Marceline sobbed
"What do you mean?"
"Bubble's real name is Pepper... she belonged to someone down the street and in the storm she got out and lost... the family has been looking for her ever since..." Marceline smiled
"Oh, well I guess they want her back?" Bubblegum asked
"I can only assume... I mean they had her for about three weeks.." Marceline sniffed
"Excuse me? Are you Miss Abadeer?" someone asked
Marceline and Bubblegum turned to a young girl, she had neon blue hair and a cute blue dress with buttons of all different colours and shapes.
"That would be me.." Marceline smiled wiping away her tears
"Are you the one who saved Pepper?" her voice filled with hope
Marceline nodded, "Yup.."
The little girl smiled, she ran forward and hugged Marceline, "Thank you..."
Marceline hugged her back, "You're welcome... now you take of her for me ok?"
The little girl pulled back and shook her head, "She's is your kitty now! It's ok I got lots of kitties at home!"
A smile crept over Marcelines face, "You mean it?!"
The little girl nodded, "Yup!"
Marceline hugged the little girl again lifting her off the ground, "Oh thank you!"
The girl giggled as Marceline twirled her around, Marceline slowly stopped and let her down. The girl walked back over to her mother but stopped as Marceline called out to her.
"Thank you..uhm?"
"BMO!" she smiled
"BMO?" Marceline smirked
"Bella Marzipan Olivia, " the mother smiled waving as she left
"Well that's a mouth full..." Marceline scoffed
Marceline felt two smooth arms wrap themselves around her waist, "Hence the nickname BMO?"
Marceline grinned, "I would guess so!"
"Don't you think it's kind of weird that they just got back together like that.." Cake whispered to Moe
"I don't know... I'm just glad they're not fighting anymore.." he scoffed
"I guess but seriously, where did Bubblegum even disappear off to.." Cake scowled
Moe shrugged leaning back in his chair, "I don't know I would be asking the same about Fionna. I mean as soon as Bubblegum vanished she started leaving and not coming back for hours.."
Cake nodded, "Yea I asked her about it though and she said she had some nature project for art. Had to go out and paint and take pictures all that.."
Moe nodded taking a bite out of his apple, Cake sighed not noticing Fionna take a seat beside her.
"Hey guys!" she smiled
Cake nearly had a heart attack, "Oh my glob Fionna! Shouldn't you be in school?!"
Fionna giggled, "Nah we got a day off today.. I was too bored sitting at home so I came to see you guys!"
"Well just don't scare me like that..." Cake scoffed
Fionna grinned as she sat down, looking across the table her grin dropped. Bubblegum threw a glare at her as Fionna gulped. Gathering her things she stood back up, but before she could dash away Cake gently grabbed her arm.
"Fionna honey what's wrong? You just got here.."
"I uhm just remembered... I have some things I gotta hand in for Monday.. " Fionna muttered getting out of Cake's grasp and running
Bubblegum turned back to Marceline as she talked about some song she wrote, "Hey why'd Fionna leave?" Marceline asked
"I dunno probably some family thing anyways.." Bubblegum rolled her eyes
"Oh..." Marceline frowned making eye contact with Cake, Cake simply shrugged
After lunch Marceline walked Bubblegum to her next class, walking back to hers she stopped as she caught Cake along the way.
"Hey Cake wait up!" Marceline called jogging up to her
"Yea honey?" Cake smiled
"What's up with Bubblegum and Fionna? I mean I saw her glaring at Fionna right before she left.."
"I really don't know... I mean I never saw Bubblegum once after you two had that big fight."
"Do you think maybe Fionna caught her doing something?" Marceline gulped
Cake rubbed her back, "Nah I doubt it maybe they just had a bad run in along the way I'm sure it's fine. But just in case I'll keep an eye out for anything suspicious ok?"
Marceline nodded, "Thanks Cake...and..I..I'm sorry for being such a jerk for the past few months. I honestly don't really know what I did but I promise I can make up for it!"
"Marceline what in the world are you talking about?"
Blinking Marceline continued, "Well I tried to call you, text you I even went to your house a few times and you guys ignored me.. said I needed to sort out my life.."
"Marceline this isn't funny, you didn't do any such thing I haven't heard from you in months!"
"But...that's the thing Fionna always answered..she said you guys were all mad at me so I kinda figured I did something wrong.. well obviously I did with Bubblegum but I can fix this too!"
Cake smiled sadly at the determination in Marcelines tired eyes, "You didn't do anything wrong sugar, you've been working yourself too much these past weeks haven't you?"
Marceline could only nod as she looked down at the sidewalk, "Well yea...everyone seems to be avoiding me so I had to work alone and stuff. Without tutoring I had to go get a bunch of jobs to make up for some debt.."
"I understand, but it's all just a misunderstanding ok? I will definitely be having a talk with Fionna now, I mean really we were worried sick about you! Even more than Bubblegum, anyways all you need to do is just buy me some chocolate and I'll still love you."
Marceline snickered, giving Cake her signature smirk, "Will do Cake, and I have lots of money now that Bubblegum is back, she said she'll move in with me again, and my students are starting to talk to me again!"
Cake thought to herself for a moment, "Huh.."
"What is it?"
"Oh nothing just thinking about Moe..heh"
Marceline blinked, "Oh! How have you two been? It's been awhile hasn't it, wasn't your anniversary like a week ago?"
Cake laughed, "Not even Moe remembered that, and yes it was. After he realized what day it was he took me out to dinner, saw a movie, walk in the park, a little fun, hint hint."
Marceline blushed, "Heheh yea that's great I'm happy for you two."
"Thanks hon, anyways I gotta get going, there's some grocceries I need before I start babysitting my kid tonight."
"Mhm, oh hey you babysit?"
"Yup, that and I coach a little kids soccer team, they're just adorable! One of my babies is actually the one I babysit and who helped me get the coaching job too. She's such an angel that BMO.."
Marceline's eyes darted to Cake, "You know the little girl named BMO? Bluish green hair, and cute button dress?"
"Yea she's my baby, that little girl can really sing, and she's really good at video games.. you should come over sometime and help out."
"I'd like that, she's the little girl who had Bubbles, but let me keep her. She's seems really nice I look forward to it." Marceline smiled
Cake gave her a hug as she walked away, "I'll see you around honey!"
"Later Cake!"
About two weeks later ~
"No no there.. hmm a little to the left.. there perfect!" Bubblegum sighed
Marceline wiped her brow as she backed away from the wall. Bubblegum was re-furnishing her apartment now that they had moved in together. Sure they meant to do it after they graduated but Bubblegum felt it would help keep their relationship strong. And the last thing Marceline wanted was to have another fight with Bubblegum.
"It looks great babe." Marceline grinned admiring the artwork
"Of course I picked it out after all.."
"Would you like supper now or later, because I've been looking up a few new recipes and I think you'll love them!" Marceline beamed
"Since when do you cook?" Bubblegum snickered
"Well I didn't have much to do in the past while so I started taking up cooking when I wasn't working.." Marceline took out a few utensils
Bubblegum nodded watching her from the island, "Very nice, now my little chef what is for dinner?"
Marceline smirked, "That my dear is a secret."
Bubblegum pouted, about to say something she was interrupted by her phone. Looking down and frowning she sighed getting up and heading to the door.
"Bonnie babe what's up?" Marceline called from the pantry
"I have to go meet someone, I'll be back before you know it!" Bubblegum yelled closing the door behind her
Marceline frowned but went back to whatever she was doing beforehand. She had noticed a change in Bubblegum, she was more cocky and controlling these days. As her herself seemed more reserved and kind, as if they had almost switched some personality traits. It was nothing of her concern really, she was content anyways. It was nice to have Bubblegum back, and for her to forgive her. There still wasn't any talk of what Bubblegum had been doing though, she just said work and you'll understand later. Sure it kinda bugged her but still, she had to trust Bubblegum she'd tell with time.
About an hour later supper was finally ready, Marceline beamed at her creation. Setting up the table that Bubblegum had gotten, she lit some candles and set up their dinner. Getting out some wine which she had bought a lot of in the past few weeks, she poured two glasses and sat down waiting. The steam coming off the plates reassured her that it would be awhile until it was cold, but the aroma was making her mouth water. As ten minutes past Marceline bit her lip, Bubblegum wouldn't mind if she took a nibble, right? Surely she wouldn't mind that Marceline had ate without her in the thirty minutes that added on to her absence. Hopefully she wouldn't notice that Marceline had downed more than half the bottle waiting for two hours.
Sighing Marceline got up, taking her dishes and cleaning them up she left the table as it was with Bubblegum's meal still steaming after she had reheated it several times. The candles were half their original size, and the wine..well she could always get more. Stripping herself down and taking out her ponytail Marceline wandered into her room. Hoping into bed her heart ached Bubblegum like it had for a very long time, but this time a paranoid worry. What if Bubblegum was cheating on her, or maybe she got in an accident, or her dad got her or... No she can't have those thoughts. Bubblegum is fine she just had to meet her friend or whatever.
Marceline finally drifted off about an hour later, her snores soft but not loud enough to hide the noise coming from the entrance of the house. Bubblegum entered the apartment tired and cranky, looking at the table she saw the meal Marceline had left her. A little smile upon her lips as she cleaned it up, perking up after washing she heard Marcelines soft snores. Following them into their bedroom Bubblegum changed into pajamas and climbed in with her. Cuddling up against Marceline tall form, the sleeping girl grumbled as she woke up.
"Mhmm...Bonnie?" She mumbled still half asleep
"Yea it's me sugar, just go back to sleep.."
"Ok...love you..."
Bubblegum kissed her cheek, " I love you too, baby.."