Chapter Three

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"You're...You're a human!"

Fionna rolled her eyes at this so called 'Vampire King's' obvious shock. She was used to this reaction. It happened almost every time she would meet someone new.

"Yeah, buddy. I'm a human. Now, close your damn mouth! You'll catch flies."

"B-but...how? How are you alive? I was there! I saw the entire human race vanish! There's no way you could have survived."

Fionna's agitation grew with every word Marshall spoke. She was so tired of people trying to make sense of things while she would wait patiently for them to just move the fuck on.

"I don't know, ok? Now, can you just drop it? I've heard this about a thousand times and I'm tired of it!" She snapped, a little more harshly than she intended.

Marshall's eyes widened in shock from her outburst and he dropped his head.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. I was just shocked, you know?" He murmured quietly.

Though it made Fionna feel like a complete wimp, she instantly regretted ever even snapping at him.

"No, it's ok. I shouldn't have taken my frustration out on you. We cool?" She offered.

A slow smile spread across the vampire's face and Fionna was momentarily dazzled.

Wow, he looks so cute when he smiles... No, Fionna! Don't even go there.

"We're cool." Marshall agreed and held his fist out to the human girl. His smile momentarily faltered when she just stared at it instead of bumping it with her own like he expected.

"You bump it with yours. You know..." Marshall gestured with his own fists what to do.

"I know what to do, you gum wad. But...why is there blood on your hand?"

Marshall quickly glanced down at his hand and cringed.

Shit! Why did I have to go and bite my lip so hard? I never do that! This girl is making me go crazy.

"I-uh..I bit my lip and..it must have gotten a little blood on my hand."

Fionna chuckled. For a vampire, this guy was kinda harmless. He was nothing like she expected him to be and he was nothing like those vampires in the movies she used to watch.

"Oh. Well, ok then. You seem like a pretty math guy so I guess I won't be needing to kick anyone's butt today." Fionna sighed. She was kinda looking forward making a vampire cry.

"Thank you. You seem pretty awesome yourself, Fionna." Marshall replied happily.

"Yeah..I guess. Wait a minute. How do you know my name? I never told you what it is!" Fionna said accusingly.

'Great.' Marshall thought to himself. 'How am I supposed to get myself out of this one?'

"Well...I kinda have this um...friend. She might have mentioned you before."

"And who might this friend be?" Fionna questioned. Her intense blue gaze never leaving his.

"Her name is Ashley. Does that name sound familiar?" Marshall mumbled halfheartedly. He had no desire to talk about Ashley. Even if he was talking about her with Fionna.

"Her? You're friends with her? Glob, how can you stand her? Cake just brushes past her and she goes all ape-shit. I mean..what the hay-hay? It's not like Cake has rare disease or something..wait! Oh my glob! Cake! I didn't even introduce you to Cake!"

Fionna spun around in search for her sister, only to be met with nothing.

"Cake? Where are you? Come on out- Marshall here is cool! You've got nothing to worry about!"

Marshall tried to ignore the feelings that rushed through him when Fionna said that he was cool.

Cool. She thinks I'm cool. Score! ...Damn, I'm pathetic.

Finally, a nearby bush rustled and the small cat came out from its hiding. Fionna smiled at Cake and jabbed Marshall with her elbow and signaled for him to do the same.

"She's horrified of vampires." Fionna whispered quietly. "Be nice."

Marshall hesitantly gave what he hoped was a warm smile. He was encouraged when the cat's eyes widened and she smiled back slowly.

Fionna watched the two's exchange with delight. Cake was actually getting along with a vampire! She couldn't believe it!

"Cake, this is Marshall Lee. He's the friendliest Vampire King I've ever met." Fionna turned and winked at Marshall, who could shave sworn he almost swooned.

"Marshall Lee, this is Cake. She's my best friend and my sister and my mother for all intents and purposes." Fionna then turned to Cake and smiled warmly.

Cake was the one who broke the silence.

"Hello, Marshall Lee. It's nice to meet you. Please don't kill us."

Marshall Lee laughed loudly and shook his head. "I don't believe that will be a problem. I've drunk blood before, but it's not what I prefer. I usually just stick with the color red." He explained.

Cake's expression immediately turned to one of relief. "Oh, thank goodness."

Marshall glanced at Fionna and noticed that she was looking at him strangely.

"What?" Marshall asked curiously.

He was even more intrigued when Fionna's face was immediately covered with a hot pink blush.

Damn, her blood smells amazing. I wonder if she would let me have just one little taste...

"Oh...it was nothing. Never mind." She replied a little too quickly.

"Hmmm." Marshall hummed, thoughtfully.

"Well Fi, I think I'm going to head on back to the tree-house. This day has been more than exciting for me and I'm sleepy. See you later, honey! And Marshall...I trust you. You better be nice to Fionna, boy." Cake growled the last part.

"I will, Cake. No worries. It was nice meeting you." Marshall smiled. He figured that if he could get Cake to like him then Fionna would like him better.

"Bye, Cake! See you later! I'll come home in a bit...Oh, and make spaghetti for dinner!" Fionna shouted at Cake's retreating form.

"Yeah, yeah..." Cake waved Fionna off.

Marshall and Fionna watched as the cat slowly disappeared from their view.

"So..." They both murmured at the same time. They glanced at each other and chuckled awkwardly.

"Um...what were you thinking about earlier?" Marshall blurted out, without thinking.

"What? I don't know what you're talking about." Fionna replied, defensively.

"Sure you do. I said 'What?' and you said 'Nothing' and you blushed. Remember, now?" Marshall pried. He just had to know for some reason.

"Oh..that.." Fionna started, before trailing off. She glanced up at Marshall, only to find him staring at her with anticipation.

"Well...I was just thinking how cute it was when you were trying to be nice to Cake. I thought it was kind of nice." She murmured.

A wicked grin spread across Marshall's face.

"You think I'm cute!" He said, teasingly.

"Fionna's face was on fire. "I...I do not! I just said what you did with Cake was cute, you butt-face!" She shrieked, mortified.

Marshall smiled even wider. This whole time, he's been the one who was stuttering and blushing, but now he finally managed to turn the tables.

"Oh, Fionna..." Marshall trailed off.

Should I do it? Grow some balls, man! Just say it!

"Fionna, don't worry..."

"Huh?" Fionna questioned. She vaguely wondered where he was going this,

"Don't worry... I think you're cute too. Beautiful even."

Yes, I just left it there. How will she react? What will she say? Please drop me a review and tell me what you're thinking. Sorry if this is bad, but it's 2 AM and I'm about to pass out. Oh well... Till next time..

-Toxic