Sweet, yet bitter

Chapter 13

~~~~Marshall Lee's POV~~~~

I sat there on the bed blushing. I didn't know what to do or what to say. His expression was hard to read. I wasn't sure if he was disgusted or just surprised. I want to tell him the song was not actually for him and that I need to work on it. But that would be a lie and it is too late for than now.

I stood up and took a few steps towards Bubba.

"Bubba... I... Uuhh..." I started. I really didn't know what to do. I am panicking so much right now.

"So you have a crush on me," Bubba crossed his hands and leaned against the wall. He certainly wasn't mad. I want to disagree so I can't be rejected. I also want to tell him I love him so I have a chance, even a little one to hear from him that he also loves me.

"Yeah..." I decided to answer. I looked away scratching the back of my neck nervously. I was waiting what he will say about it. I started over thinking things. If he is disgusted by me, he might leave. I don't want him to do that because I love him. I love Bubba Gumball so much.

"I see," he answered. He was thinking. He got more nervous. He was trying to think of something and then he just started to blush. He sat down on the floor and put his head into his knees. He ruffled his hair for a while and said, "I don't know what to say or do about this, Marshall. I am flustered and confused. I just... really don't know."

"Oh... OK..." I said. I was relieved and scared at the same time. I will have to wait for his answer. It might take some time. I wasn't a patient person but if he will want to be together with me, it's worth waiting.

"I.. I just have to think... For a while... A-and I'm gonna take shower... to cool off a bit..." He said and went into the bathroom.

I plopped down on the bed and put my arm on my eyes. It was terrifying to think a bout what is gonna happen between us. But I was also happy that he finally knows. This was nerve wrecking. I just have to calm down and wait.

~~~~Next day, Bubba's POV~~~~

I woke up at the sound of my alarm clock. Today I had biology with my friend Ashley. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I stood up and went to take a shower.

I switched on the shower and as the cold water hit my face, I remembered what happened yesterday. I got surprised. I could feel myself blushing. I kneeled down and put my head on my hands. I still can't believe that actually happened.

"What the hell is wrong with me?" I said quietly and stood up, shaking off those thoughts. The water had already gotten warmer in the shower. It was really relaxing.

I stepped out of the shower and dried myself. I put the towel on the lower half of my face and just stood there in the middle of the bathroom. It was impossible to get Marshall out of my head now. I took a deep breath and realised i was holding Marshall's towel. I dropped it and took a step back.

"Dammit," I whispered. I took the towel and put it where it was before. I dressed and walked out of the bathroom.

Marshall was still asleep. I packed my things and left.

After a while of walking to the building, I met Ashley.

"Hey, Ashley!" I greeted her. She turned her head and looked at me.

"Good morning, Bubbs!" She said cheerfully. I smiled softly.

"For some reason this is a weird morning for me," I said while looking at the ground.

"Why? Did something happen?" She asked. She looked concerned. I wanted to tell her about what happened between me and Marshall but I think it's best not to tell anyone.

"Kinda, I guess. But I don't know if I should be telling you," I said as we arrived at the auditorium where our lesson is gonna be.

"I see. Well I'm hoping everything is gonna be fine," she smiled.

"Thanks," I said as I put the things I need for biology. I put on the table almost everything except for my notebook. I looked through by bag and didn't find it. I put my head into my palms and groaned.

"What's the matter?" She asked.

"I forgot my notebook and I wont be able to make it in time to get it and come back here," I said in disappointment. I heard the door open. I thought it was the professor but it wasn't. It was Marshall. He was holding something in his hand. He scanned the room and saw me and Ashley. I stood up and walked to him nervously.

"...Marshall... What are you doing here?" I asked. I could feel my heart beating faster. I wasn't sure if my face was red or not. I was hoping it wasn't.

"You forgot your notebook," he said while looking at me. There was no emotion in his eyes. He handed me my notebook. And I reached out to it.

"O-oh, thank you," I said and grabbed it but I felt Marshall's hand and accidentally dropped the notebook. Things were getting really awkward now.

"S-sorry..." I apologised. I kneeled down and picked it up.

"You don't have to apologise, ya know? And what's with you? Are you OK?" Marshall asked with a concerned look in his eyes.

"Yes, I'm fine," I said and turned around to go back to my seat.

"Tell her I said hi," he said before leaving.

I sat down and put my head on the table. That went really awkward. I didn't know if it was like that because of yesterday or because of that he and Ashley were once together.

"Something happened between you and Marshall, right?" Ashley suddenly asked.

"How did you know?" I asked in embarrassment. Now I could feel my cheeks heating up.

"Because he's never been this awkward and quiet with anyone. And don't worry, I'm not gonna tell anyone," she said. I was glad that Ashley was accepting it.

"By the way, he says "hi" to you," I said before the professor went in and started the lesson.