Gumlee (Marshall Lee × Prince Gumball)

Chapter 16

Gumball's POV

I worry about Marshall. He takes on everything like it was his fault that's I can't tell him about Monochromicorn. So I'm not a bad person I'm just keeping out for Marshall. Ugh, THAT MAKES ME SOUND LIKE A SHITTY PERSON. Marshall is so nice and just just what if he hates because of what's happened in the past. I suppose it isn't that big of a deal.

Perhaps it isn't I mean all I did was... All I did...

I start pulling out hairs in while sitting up in bed, tears running down my face. I need to stay strong and I need Marshall to love me. If anyone found out my secret with Monochromicorn it may be possible I won't be able to go to the right college.

I love Marshall and the life I have now, so I'm not giving that up not now.

My phone buzzes.

It's Marshall.

Marshmallow: hey babe.

I don't respond right now isn't the time it's a really bad time. Yet I know that my lack of response will send him concern and doubt I still don't answer. I feel like a terrible person. Like I'm dirty and filthy and unclean. He said he would love me no matter what but I don't think I can love myself because of it.

I look down at my notepad now drenched with tears. I just to focus on write equation right now. Not my past, not Marshall, not the future. I need to focus on school. Even if I am being constantly beat up. Which I can't tell Marshall that either. He'll do something stupid and I want to handle this one on my own.

My phone buzzes again.

Marshmallow: gumwad?

I sigh what am I supposed to say without breaking down. He'll know something is wrong he knows me too well now.

And hour goes by.

My phone has buzzed again.

Marshmallow: bubba u alright?

I sigh, still not responding. It's Sunday, so he knows I can't be busy and that I'm definitely not asleep.

Another two hours go by and I still sit in my bed thinking.

My phone buzzes.

Marshall: wanna hang?

I don't know.

I hope Marshall doesn't take me not responding personally.

Suddenly my phone starts ringing. Oh glob! If I don't pick up, oh glob he knows I hate this. Ugh! I pick up in defeat.

"Gumwad?" I hear his voice.

"Yes Marshy?" I respond, my voice cracked, shit.

"Are you okay?"

I start crying in the phone not saying anything.

"Gumball?"

"Marshall?" I try to say in a cheerful voice.

"I'm coming over," is his response as he hangs up before I can refuse.

I throw my phone on the floor annoyed.

"What now?" I talk aloud.

"Do I have to tell him?" I already now the answer though.

"Shit."