Forbidden Feelings

Chapter 28

The air was warm in the church despite the fact that it was a blizzard outside, and that the Ice Queen was in the building. Bubba took Marshall's arm and smiled, pure bliss all over his expression. He had the warmest and most strong feeling of love all throughout his body. He was entirely ready to spend the rest of his life with Marshall Lee the Vampire King. Though Bubba was only eighteen and he hadn't even been together with Marshall for a month, he was ready. Positive that the man beside him was meant to be his husband and lover for as long as he lived. One glance gave him butterflies, one touch gave him shudders, one kiss made him warm inside, and every moment was the best moment of his life. He couldn't imagine being with anyone else, ever.

Marshall tightened his arm locked with Bubba's. He looked a bit nervous, and worried. He was sure that this was the right thing to do and had no doubts in his mind, but he didn't want to mess up his vows. He didn't want everyone in the building to see his hands tremble when he slipped the ring on Bubba's finger. He didn't want anyone to see or even begin to think of him as a softie. So as soon as the clock struck four, the ceremony began, and the doors swung open. He stood taller, opened up his shoulders, softened his expression, and looked like royalty as he took the first step, Gumball doing the same beside him. Their presence and message was powerful. They would be married, they would love another freely and openly, and no one could say different. They were together, in love, and that was that.

As soon as the boys made it to the front of the church, they turned to face another. The priest stood behind them as the gorgeous stained glass windows behind them seemed to glow. The sun peaked enough through the clouds to light it up. The snow falling behind the glass made the scenes seem to come to life. The shadows of candy people moved, the clouds on the scene seemed to float and drift, and the river stream seemed to flow. A perfect stream of light illuminated the boys, creating an elegant and divine appearance. They were undoubtedly royal and strong. They'd become a team in leading their kingdoms. The décor and colors were sky blue and silver. Flowers and silver tapestries were elegantly placed throughout the building. Lanterns emitting incredible blue and silver light were strategically placed for the most awe inspiring and beautiful effect. No place in the entire world could have provided the same caliber of beauty the venue brought that day.

Fionna sat beside Flame Prince, who had taken another dose of the temperature controlling serum. He watched and held her hand, constantly making sure she was alright. He didn't want her to get upset or mad, and she never did. She fully realized that she didn't want Gumball as a husband and Marshall could have him. Cake sat by Mochro, who looked proudly upon his friend. He had been there for the big ordeal of saving Marshall, and was proud of Gumball for being brave enough to accept himself. Marshall's mother sat in the front row and watched him with a blush, but she smiled, glad her son had finally found peace with himself. She had always wondered why he couldn't keep a girlfriend. The entire rest of the candy kingdom watched Bubba and Marshall hold another's hands and admire each other with the fondest looks. It was happy happy day.

The moment where the men could say their vows came quickly. Bubba smiled, wanting to go first. He stepped back a bit and breathed out, then looked up into his lover's eyes. He began, "I met you first when I was eight years old. You were the same as you are now. I remember you teasing me a bit, but it wasn't the way everyone else did. I was rereading through my journal the other day and I came across the page consisting of my thoughts on the event. I quote myself as a fearful, young eight year old boy. "The big scary vampire visited me today. He was dark and smart. He told me my pink clothes were silly. He said that I was a funny sight, with my teeth front two teeth out. He also said my purple shoes were goofy. I think he is right, it made me laugh. I want him to come back.' And I did want him to return to me. Why? Because there was not a moment in his teasing that I felt hurt, or sick to my stomach, or embarrassed. He was nice to me, and never once said anything rash. He showed me how to play my violin and even though I was glob awful, he sat there and spent time with me. I actually improved from horrible to bad." Bubba chuckled when he noticed Marshall crying. "Why did he do this? I don't know. I spent a lot of time wondering. As I grew Marshall showed up years later, and I formed unfair opinions about him. I thought he was dark and distasteful and a bad influence. It was a dark time in my life though. When he came we could talk, and though I was rude to him, he made me feel better, and he stayed until the sun began to rise. He came and he made me feel good." Bubba whispered, pouring his heart out. Everyone sat and watched in awe and admiration. He continued.