Our Troublesome Love

Chapter One: Uncanny Love

Prince Gumball of the candy kingdom was quietly and peacefully getting ready for his ball, which started in a few minutes. He could already hear the sound of most of the guests pouring into the ballroom downstairs. Not that it was a problem. It was just making him a bit nervous and a bit jumpy. On the other hand, this was exactly what a very witty vampire needed to fulfill his masterful plan.

The vampire teen sneaked up slowly, floating over the poor prince's head as he hid a laugh that wanted to come out. Luckily, he stifled right before going to the other's ear and whispering one small little word. "Boo." Gumball let out a semi girly sounding scream before glaring at the vampire who was currently laughing in the air above him. "Man, you look more weird than you normally do."

The prince crossed his arms and huffed out a bit of air, clearly feeling somewhat annoyed at the moment. "Why should you care Marshall? And also what are you doing here? You know you're not invited so why bother showing up?" He asked as he watched the vampire click his tongue at all the questions being thrown at him before showing the bored look on his face.

"Man you sure ask a lot of things Bubba.."

"Well if you didn't want to listen to me then you shouldn't have come in the first place." Gumball took one final look at himself in the mirror, making sure everything was straightened out before turning back to Marshall lee. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have a ball to attend to."

The floating boy groaned in annoyance at the fact that he was being treated like something that could be brushed off or ignored, which he hated more than anything. To have someone leave him out of the fun. After a second or two, a smirk appeared on his face and he floated back over to the pink prince. "I don't think you'll be going anywhere without your precious crown your majesty~" He cooed as he dangled the shiny object in his hand.

Gumball rolled his blue eyes and held out his hand. "Marshall lee please, I do not have time for these childish games of yours." He locked eyes with the other male and waited for a few seconds before trying to snatch the thing back, only to have the vampire move it away from him. He watched as Marshall lee placed the gold object onto his head and sat in the air as if he were in a thrown.

"Well little Bubba~ What brings you here to my humble kingdom?~" Marshall lee asked, joking around as he wore the crown. But as soon as he saw the angry look on Gumball's face, he let out a heavy sigh. "Alright fine, you can have it..but, I want something in return." He stuck his tongue out before licking at his fangs slightly.

The prince paused for a moment, of course, just to think about his options. What on earth could the other possibly want from him. And honestly, if Marshall lee really wanted something he would have already taken it. After a few more seconds, Gumball rolled his eyes and gave in. "Fine. What do you want?" He questioned coldly, not wanting to waste anymore precious time.

The vampire smirked and lowered himself down until his feet were touching the ground. "I want a kiss." He said simply. "Not on the cheek or forehead. On my lips." Now that certainly threw the prince off guard. Of all the things Marshall lee could of asked for, he just had to choose that one. For a minute or two, Gumball just stared blankly at the other, still a bit unsure of it all. Why on earth would Marshall lee want to kiss Gumball of all people. It was probably some kind of new joke. "Hello?~ Earth to Gumball~"

"That's it right? Just a k-kiss?" This was bad, now that he thought about it. Gumball had never actually kissed anyone, not unless it was supposed to be on the cheek or forehead. Just the thought began to make his cheeks turn red.

"Yup, a kiss. You have kissed someone before right Bubba?" Marshall lee asked, looking at Gumball with curious eyes. "But knowing you, you probably kissed a lot of people."

"Of course I have! Come on, l-lets get this over with, I have somewhere to be at the moment." Gumball's eyes avoided Marshall lee's curious gaze. he couldn't believe he was actually agreeing with going along with this. Once he looked back up, it had seemed that the vampire had taken a step closer and was smirking.

"What's with you stuttering Bubba?" Marshall lee was currently reading Gumball like the open book he was. It was easily, to be honest, considering the prince wasn't good at hiding things, unless he forgot about it. "You're not lying to me..are you?"

"N-No!" Sadly, that came out louder than it should have and it wasn't helping the prince's case at all. "Listen..I just want m-my crown..."

Marshall lee laughed a little bit more from continuing to hear the prince stutter out of nervousness. "For a guy that kissed a lot he sure is nervous." He stated, almost figuring the other out.

"What are you talking about..? I'm always l-like this when I kiss someone.." The prince spoke out softly and glanced away, just wanting this whole ordeal to end soon. Then, Marshall lee lifted up Gumball's chin and locked eyes with him.

"You suck at lying Bubba, all you had to do was this." The vampire king smiled, bringing his lips to Gumball's , having a surprisingly soft and gentle feel to them. After a few second, he pulled himself away and took off the golden crown, soon placing it in Gumball's hands gently. "Here you go, and thanks for the treat. I'll let you go hangout at your party now. If you need me, I'll be outside." With a final smirk and wink, he floated out the window, into the partially quiet night.

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Welp, chapter one is finished. Hopefully my mind will function enough for me to remember to actually continue this fic but anyways, I hope you enjoyed. See you soon Lovelys~