Forever (Fiolee)

Chapter 18: Puzzles & Pieces

Marshall POV

Why does Fi even hang out with him? He's more of a girl than a guy. He can't even defend himself. Which reminds me of something that happened a week ago...

**FLASHBACK**
"Hey, Fi? Wanna go outside for lunch?"

"Sure," we grabbed our lunch and were about to head outside when we heard a scream. Fi stopped and listened but I already knew who the scream belonged to since I got super hearing. "Who was that?" she asked after she couldn't figure out who it was.

"It's Gumwad," I simply answered.

"We have to help him," she put her lunch down and I did the same. She got her sword out and ran towards where Gumbutt was. I just floated behind her and thought about how much this reminds me of the day my dad got killed. I shook that thought away and concentrated on what was happening.

Gumball was being bullied by two guys, who looked like they were on the football team. At school it doesn't matter if you're a prince or not so for someone as weak as Gumwad...that's bad.

Fi ran over to them and hit both of the bullies. They didn't start a fight with Fionna, they just left.

"Are you ok?" Fi asked Gumball.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you," he thanked her.
**END OF FLASHBACK**

Wow. Gumball got saved by a girl. Although I have to admit that Fi is not just any girl. She's strong, brave, and independent. But also very naive and stubborn.

"What is he doing here?" Gumball asked.

"Uh, he just came to check on me," Fi answered.

"Is there a problem, Gumball?" I know he didn't want me to be here but he wouldn't admit it. Not with Fionna here.

"No, let's just start playing," he said. Fionna and I sat down and grabbed a controller. We played for about 30 minutes.

"I'm gonna get something to drink. I'll be right back so don't do anything stupid," she said that last part while looking at me like she's saying 'I mean you'. I just rolled my eyes and waited for her to come back.

Fionna POV

I left the room and went to the kitchen. I quickly grabbed drinks for everyone and went back hoping they didn't kill each other already. I was about to walk into the room when I heard them talking. I stopped and listened. I know it's wrong but whatever.

"Why are you really here, Gumwad?"

"To check on her. Isn't that obvious?" Gumbal said. Marshall rolled his eyes.

"Sure and I'm supposed to believe that?"

"Believe it. Why are you here then?"

"Because I want to," Marshall answered.

"Why do you want to?"

"Because she's a friend and last time I checked I was her best one."

I realized this might get out of hand so I walked in.

"Hey, guys. I brought drinks," I gave them each a drink and took the last one for myself.

"Thanks, Fionna, but I'm leaving. See you later," Gumball got up and left. I was about to say something but I just let him go. I turned away from the door and just sat down again.

"Finally! He's gone," Marshall said stretching and I just glared at him. What is with them two?

"Why do you hate him so much anyways?"

"I'm a player, I'm mean and rude, I am selfish and don't love anyone. It's just the way things are. He basically doesn't like who I am," he answered.

I know that's not all of it there must be something else. And Marshall may seem like all of those things but he's not.

"You know, Marshall, you're not like that. I think your fun, nice, and an awesome friend," I said and I meant it. People judge others without actually knowing the person.

"Thanks, Fionna, but there are things I did that weren't really that good so I don't really blame them for thinking I'm a bad person," I didn't know how to respond to that. What could Marshall possibly have done that is so bad? Marshall is a puzzle I haven't solved yet but I'm going to.

I'm not going to make him tell me though because I know that way I will never get the answers I want. I have to give him time and he'll tell me when he's ready.