The sweet kiss of death - a marshall lee x prince Gumball fanfic

33. Royal birthday

A/N: Sorry for being away for so long peeps, I had alot going on but now I'm back, so on with the gummy goodness! but I just realized I've kinda failed to have a clear timeline here XD just to clarify, Gumball is 20 weeks pregnant, and this chapter is the day after the last chapter... Gumball's 18th birthday! Kk, let's go!
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Gumball: I sat up in bed, and realized I was alone...disappointment struck me & I start to wonder where Marshall is? He's usually sleeping until noon. I look at the clock; 7:03 AM. I sigh aloud. "Waking up alone on my birthday? Hmm" I swing my legs out from under the covers, and onto the floor. I waddle over to my closet & pull out a long shirt & a pair of loose pants. "Honestly son, if you get any bigger, mumma's going to need to get giant-sized clothes!" I rub my massive belly with my hand & smile as I enter the bathroom. Within 20 minutes I'm showered & dressed, and my hair is combed back perfectly, although it's getting rather long, compared to usual.  "Time to go find your father!" I can't help but talk to my baby while I go about my morning routine now, and I can't wait until I get to hold him in my arms. I leave my room & walk towards the dinning room. I spot Marshall sitting at the far end talking with Pepp & a few other servants.

Pepp: I spot Barnaby coming in & quickly nudge Mr Lee with my elbow. I whisper quietly to the small group. "Shhh, he's coming!" ... the chatter stops immediately as Barnaby appears in front of me. "Happy birthday Barnaby! Oh, I can't believe you're 18 now, an adult! I remember when you were just a baby!" I smile at him, and he obviously picks up on the previous chatter.

Gumball: "thanks pepp. What's everyone talking about over here?" I frown in wonder, but Marshall gets up from his seat, and walks around to me.

Marshall: I pull him in for a side hug, the beach ball - baby bump getting in the way of a frontal hug. "Merry birthmas Gummybear" I kiss the top of his head as he giggles.

Gumball: "Merry birthmas?" I can't help but giggle at Marshall's cute sayings. "Thanks Marshmallow"  I stand on tippy toes & kiss his lips. "So, what's the conversation that I seem to have interrupted?"

Marshall: "it's a secret" I smirk at him, knowing he's gunna love what's install for him.

Gumball: I frown. "Awh come on, just a hint?" I pout at him playfully, and he just picks up an apple off the table, sucks the red out of it & tosses it in the garbage can behind him without even looking.

Marshall: "nope, no hints. You have to wait" I winked at him, and heard pepp giggle. This is gunna be great.

Gumball: " Awhh; fine!" I made a pouty face at him, and noticed pepp scurrying off to the kitchen. "So.. any idea what's for breakfast?"

Marshall: "wait & see" I smirk at him & ruffle his hair.

Gumball: "really Marshmallow?" I huff playfully as I attempt to fix my hair. I turn around as I here the light clicking of heels coming into the dining room.

Pepp: "who wants PANCAKES~!" I smile widely at my prince, his precious little face lighting up at the sight of his favorite food laid out beautifully on the tray I was carrying. I set the plates down on the table, along with some maple syrup, and a punnet of fresh, bright red strawberries for Marshall. "Dig in boys!" I smiled as I set the tray aside and sat to join them.

Gumball: "oh wow! Thank you Pepp!" I picked up my fork and began eating the delicious pancakes & syrup. And for once, our little boy didn't give me any troubles while eating pancakes... I think my morning sickness has completely passed. Finally.

Marshall: "yeah, thanks pepp." I flash her a grin and dig my fangs into a strawberry, drawing the colour out of it, before discarding the shriveled grey fruit into an empty bowl beside me.
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***later that day***
Gumball: as I stepped out of the shower, I heard marshall giggling to himself as he shuffled around doing glob knows what in my room... After I dried myself off. I got dressed, fixed my hair & brushed my teeth, then as I flicked the lock on the bathroom door & opened it to step back into my room...

Marshall: "SURPRISE BUBBLEBUTT!" I made myself visible again and appeared directly in front of him, my hand behind my back... Holding his gift.

Gumball: "oh glob Marshmallow, don't startle me like that!" I caught my breath and gained my composure... "Wait a moment... What's behind your back?"

Marshall: I pulled the rather poorly wrapped gift out from behind my back & handed it to him... "Happy 18th, bubs"

Gumball: "oh Marshall, you shouldn't have!!!" I unwrapped the coloured paper to reveal a small box within... I opened the box & almost cried with joy at the sight of the 2 wedding bands it held.... "Oh..my...glob! Marshmallow, how the globbin' fruit bats did you find such a perfect set of rings like this?!" They were almost identical, although one had a bright pink stone in it, surrounded by lighter, smaller pink diamonds.. The other simply had 1 blood red stone in the centre. They were perfect for us..

Marshall: "I had them specially made....and engraved... Read the inscriptions inside them...

Gumball: I carefully removed my ring from the box, and began reading the inscription.. "Forever & always, your Marshmallow husband"  placing my ring back in it's section of the box, I picked up Marshall's ring & saw a similar inscription.."Forever & always, my Gummybear hubby"

Marshall: "what do you think bubz?" His face is glowing a deep shade of hot pink.. He's blushing. Adorable....

Gumball: "Baby, I love them! This is so perfect! I love you so much Marshall Lee!!" I closed the box and sat it gently on my dresser... "Thankyou sweetheart!". I threw my arms around him in a massive hug, my belly getting in the way a little... I never wanted to let go. He smells of sweet, sweet strawberries...

Marshall: "come on... Grab everything you need for a day out... I'm kidnapping you" I floated up above his head & laid back, whistling the tune of the happy birthday song as gummy packed a day bag.

Gumball:  I packed up everything I may need for a day out.. My phone, keys, coin purse, small first aid kit and a jacket incase the weather changes.. Not likely though given the great sunny blue skies at the moment, but still...better safe than sorry..
"Okay, I'm ready to go Marshmallow!" He smiled, took me by the arm and led me out of the castle. And so began our day of adventure...
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Marshall: I didn't wanna plan a full on day of adventuring for the pregnant one... So I went with pepp's idea...

Gumball: "A picnic in the garden.... This is Perfect... Thank you Marshmallow!" He'd already laid out a blanket for us to sit on, with a picnic basket in the centre... 

Marshall: "yep, just you & me gummybear"