Without you there - Marceline x Princess Bubblegum

The bedroom incident

Everything was perfect. Princess Bubblegum had her Kingdom, her citizens and her friends and that was enough to keep her happy..or so she thought. At the time Princess Bubblegum never really took notice of how close she was to Marceline and how much time they spent together. She had no idea that Marceline had feelings for her. It was the last thing on earth that she would have suspected because they were too close friends to be anything more or less. PB cared for Marceline so much, a lot more than she showed at times.  

It was PB's birthday and what she wanted more than anything was to have a party with all of her friends there. It didn't matter whether it was formal or not, she just wanted to see her friends. PB sent out the invitations as fast as she could two days prior to her birthday and here it was. Nobody really knew how old she was going to be because she never told anyone her age specifically, and it was considered rude to ask. 

PB's POV

"I can't believe that it's finally here! My birthday! And everyone's gonna be here! I'm so excited! I really should get the hall ready but hey, that's what Manfred is for right?" I shouted to Peppermint Butler. I really am excited but nervous at the same time for this moment, it feels like forever since I last saw my friends when it wasn't for royal duty. 

"Manfred has already taken care of everything Princess, all you have to do is wait for your guests to arrive" Said peppermint butler. He seemed irritated with me for some reason, maybe it's because i'm just so excited for today, he isn't used to that from me. 

"Okay, make sure to thank him. I'm gonna go and get changed okay." And with that I ran off to my bedroom, bursting with excitement. I had to choose from three dresses, one was pink (obviously) with purple polka dots all over it with a lacy collar and a big bow on the back that had ribbons tying it around the waist. Another was lavender with pink sprinkle colours scattered all over it with a collar going all the way up to the neck. The third was my everyday dress of course. Being me I just had to go with the first one and I rushed to put it on before the first guest arrived. 

I was nearly finished doing up my corset at the back when my window flew open and Marceline was standing there! I didn't know what to do so my immediate reaction was to grab my sheets and cover myself with them hoping she wouldn't see me blush.

Marceline's POV

I didn't expect Bonnie to be getting changed when I flew in but I couldn't help but stare at her. I wanted to move but I just couldn't. I kept staring at her. What the hell is wrong with me! If I don't turn away she's going to think I'm a pervert or something! 

"Woah Bonnie! I didn't know you were changing I'm so sorry!" I quickly spat out before I looked any worse than I already did in her eyes. I hate it when she's mad at me, it makes me feel so guilty. 

"I-I-It's okay M-Marcy, I understand you didn't know. It's not your fault." She said, looking terrified. Her cheeks were burning red and she wouldn't look me in the eyes. I'm such an idiot! Then we made eye contact for no more than a split second and I could tell. She was embarrassed. 

"Look I really am sorry. You looked like you were struggling with the back of your corset. Would you like some help? It's okay if yo-"

"YES! Oh my gosh thank you so much, I just cannot seem to get this darn thing on me! It's been driving me crazy for ages!" She said with relief in her eyes. I love it when she needs me, it makes me feel wanted and happy. Then again Bonnie always makes me feel wanted and happy every time I was with her. 

"Okay now stay still." I said calmly to keep her relaxed. I went over to her and put my hands on her waist to keep the corset in place then I tied it up and the next thing I knew I was hugging Bonnie. I didn't even realize I was! Can things get any worse for me! 

"Thank you, Marcy. I'm gonna finish getting changed, i'll meet you downstairs in 20 minutes okay?" She said, making direct eye contact with me. I loved it when she spoke to me like that. It was so comforting. 

"Yeah okay, sure! See you downstairs birthday girl!" I smirked at her, opened the doors and started to float down the stairs into the hall. How on earth is she going to react when I tell her the news?