***A Genderbent Adventure Time MLxPG Fanfiction***
The next three nights went by quickly; I had spent them writing a song for Gumball and hanging out with Fionna. I had hoped that Cake would be out with Monochromicorn most of the time, but apparently I 'couldn't be trusted.' Fifi helped me write the song, and she said that her gut just knew Gummy would like it. "I can't wait for you to perform your song tonight Marshall- it's gonna be so totally math!"
"Ha-ha-ha! Thanks Fifi." I chuckled and glanced at her clock on the wall. "Whoa, I got to go get ready if I don't want to be late; it's already seven o' clock."
"Oh shizz-nits! Go! I'll catch you soon!" Fionna shouted, pushing me out the door. I quickly flew home and changed into my best outfit, a red and navy striped sweater, my nice blue jeans, and my navy chucks. I strapped my ax bass to my back and grabbed the recorder, then flew off into the cold winter night to rock out Gummy's shindig. Upon entering the castle, most looked away and they mumbled rumored secrets to each other and a few smiled at me.
I slowly approached the table at which Gumball was next to. "Hey, just let me know when you want me to go on."
Gumball turned and smiled, giving me a quick hug and then motioning me to the stage without saying a word, and right before he turned to leave me standing there awkwardly he spoke.
"I can't express enough how excited I am to have you play." He said, and then quickly rushed and blended into the crowd of candy people. They gathered quickly, although they weren't fond of me as a general person, but they always enjoyed my music for some reason.
"It's like, magical, it entraps us in this state of… of astonishment." That's what Fionna had exclaimed to me once when I asked her about it.
I was nervous, felt like I was going to choke- No one, ever made me feel like this… Gumball was the only one that was ever capable to break me down. ********. I can't do this. I cleared my throat, checked the microphone, set up the record player and started my gig.
"This first song is for someone that- um, someone that means a lot to me. Someone I love."
Don't confess until after the party, Marshall. These people look up to the prince, and he trusts you with his secret. Don't spill it.
I motioned one of the palace servants to start the record player, and I plucked a few chords as the intro started.
I've played my cards
But I'll never ever win
Tonight shall be the time I start to break
Tonight I'll fall apart
I'm throwing out my games
Though there's so many I have played
They have yet to grow too old
But with you I'm just a dying soul
I'm far away
Yet I'm right next to you
And I can barely breathe
That softer skin
The younger age
I still miss those days
But if I hadn't changed
I wouldn't be here
Fionna stepped up onto the stage with me as there was an instrumental segment in our song; she looked at me with the biggest grin and took her starting breath.
Let me make you see
What you really mean to me
Clearer skies on sunny days
But in the night is when we'll play
I can't stand to lose a second of my time
'Cause when you're here and by my side
I've never known a happiness
A happiness as great as this
And though I can't be out on sunny days
In my mind you still remain
As I sleep away this pain
Softly you've been killing me
And then last night my wish came free
I hope that soon you will see
The waterworks you've created me
And then embrace me in your arms
So for you I wrote this song
Then we sang together, our voices entwining perfectly to the song.
You're eyes are bluer than the sea
Those big eyes have softened me
Into something unlike anything else I've been
Only you can see through me
Through my strength and to my soul
My softer side I'm only keeping for your precious eyes
And so I lay me down to sleep
Hoping love will strengthen me
The last verse was left for me, my love song for Gumball, this was perfect.
Open your eyes and turn around
See me falling through the ground
Reach out to me
See what you've created in me
So for you I wrote this song
Hoping your heart would sing along.
The crowd roared with such an excitement that it made me tremble. They pleaded me for more and I searched for that small, cute, pink face in the crowd. I couldn't find him. I let out a small sigh, and reluctantly decided to start another song. Fionna hugged me and congratulated the two of us on how well we performed.
"Marshall, that was SO MATH!" She exclaimed. I smiled and returned the favor and then she quickly scurried off the stage. I smiled out to the crowd, quickly thinking of a song to play, then the perfect set came to mind, I'd play my three best songs when it came to performing, first, You Stupid Girl by Framing Hanley, then Built For Sin which is also by Framing Hanley, then topping the show off with Roger Rabbit by Suicide Silence. It was the perfect secret romance set to Gumball.
The crowd was going crazy for my music, my voice, and I finally saw Prince Gumball's face in the crowd, moving to the music with such precision, such fluidity, it was hypnotizing. I wanted him so badly- no, I needed him. My craving for him sent me over the edge.
As the final song came to an end, the candy people roared and cheered as they were directed out of the palace. They were shouting compliments left and right, going on about how much fun they had, it made me giddy on the inside, but on the outside to them, I was just a tough, relentless b*****d who made great music. As the last of the citizens exited and the servants started cleaning up the mess, Gumball greeted me at the front of the stage. "Could you play me a few extra songs? It would be just for me and Fionna of course."
Fionna rushed up next to him with the biggest puppy-dog pleading eyes I'd ever seen.
"Sure, why not?" I answered and played another three for the two. Fionna's two favorite, Can Always Quit Tomorrow by Framing Hanley, and Fight by The Dirty Youth, and a song I could really connect my feelings to, Reasons by The Nearly Deads.
I performed the hell out of those songs since it was just my friends around, going all out with a few dance moves and really getting into my ax bass. I connected with the lyrics, my emotions changing with every song, every verse, and once I sang that last song, I think it was the first time I'd ever cried while performing. Everything that had ever happened in my life came rushing back, the memories good and bad, I felt soft and vulnerable, I felt broken, yet I pushed myself to hide the tears and smile when I looked up at the two friends. The prince thanked me kindly and Fifi was flipping out about how awesome I was.
"Marshall, Oh my glob, you are AMAZING!" She shouted, jumping up and down. I hopped off the stage and walked over to her, ruffling her hair.
"I'm glad you like my performances Fi." I chuckled as she looked up with me with giant eyes and a happy grin.
She pulled me down and whispered in my ear, "I'm gonna head out… but by the way, you should really talk to him now. He was tripping all over you during your performances; I think he likes you too."
I was ecstatic, I thanked Fionna and gave her a hug goodbye, she went and told Gumball she was leaving and then skipped out of the palace to have Cake take her home, whom was patiently waiting outside the door for her.
"Hey, can I talk to you?" We both asked at the exact same time, and the synchronization made us laugh. The prince gestured his hand out, leading me to the balcony that outstretched from the main hall. We slowly walked out into the night and relaxed ourselves against the railing. The cold January air gave him a quick shiver. "I really enjoyed your performance, Marshall Lee. I can't remember the last time I had you play for one of my parties. It was wonderful."
"Thanks Gummy, I'm glad you enjoyed it."
There was a long, painful pause in our conversation.
"Hey Gum-"
"Who was that song for in the beginning?" He cut me off, his curiosity getting the best of him.
I stuttered over my words, I wanted to tell him so badly but I couldn't get myself to. My nervousness ate at me, I broke a tiny sweat, and I choked.
"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I'm just curious." But he looked at me with secretly pleading eyes… those big, blue-violet eyes, the eyes that could see right through me.
"It was for you. I-I wrote the song for y-you, and Fionna wanted to help me, so she did. Y-You did l-like it, r-right?" There I go with the stuttering... Don't ******** this up, Marshall.
"Like it?" He said in a sarcastic tone, then his cheeks flushed a bright pink and he looked down at his feet. "I loved it." He mumbled, emphasizing the 'loved.' I broke then, I was officially broken, unable to hold them back any longer, I let the tears stream down my face. I quickly looked down at the floor, I couldn't let him see me like this, I was vulnerable, and I was supposed to be tough and relentless. How was he capable of breaking me down like this?
"R-Really?" I was able to keep back the sniffles, but it wouldn't be long until those crept their way out too.
"I can't lie to anyone Marshall, you know that." He paused for a moment. "No one has ever done anything like this for me before. I don't know how to express my feelings towards it." I could tell he was smiling by the sound of his voice. "I really do love the song. It means a lot to me."
The sniffles finally broke through and the sobs crept through my lips. I was fully crying. "T-Thanks, G-Gummy. I-I knew y-you'd l-like it." I stifled. It was useless, I can't hide my emotions around him… something about him just makes me open up like a book. I still tried really hard to stay strong.
"Marshall, are you crying?" He asked, putting a comforting hand on my shoulder as I sobbed.
I'm so incredibly pathetic.
"No." I replied, obviously lying. Prince Gumball had his eyes on me, I could feel them, and he was worried.
"Marshall, why are you crying? Please, tell me what's wrong?" His concerning voice was comforting, but I was really crying, I don't know how I'd stop.
"D-Do y-you l-like me G-G-Gumball?" I managed to ask, the sobbing causing me to choke on my words.
"Of course I do Marshall, I-"he paused, mid-sentence and it scared me. The tall pink boy just stood for a second, thinking, his hand still on my shoulder and his eyes still focused on my body. Then he took his free hand and lifted up my chin, his eyes staring into mine, and he locked our lips together. It was a little awkward for me since I was still crying, and sobbing is sort of like hiccups, but he didn't care, he just kissed me. It was the most relieving thing I'd felt in… forever. There was no tongue involved, just our lips slowly sliding against each other. Those soft, pink lips…
He broke our kiss, his hand was entangled in my hair, and he looked into my now dry eyes with a look of controlled lust. He bit his lower lip then spoke. Unff, those lips…
Of course my lust is never contained.
"I love you, Marshall Lee." He finished the sentence he broke, and I smiled, diving in for another one of those kisses. This one though, wasn't controlled, he gave me entrance to his mouth and I entwined our tongues, the sweet bubblegum taste sent a quiver down my spine, his aroma was arousing, though I wasn't much for frilly scented berry soaps. I glided my tongue across the top row of teeth and then searched for his tongue once more. His hand slid from my shoulder and went to my back, right between my shoulder blades. He slowly started to move it down my spine to my lower back, then back up, then back down, holding my waist.
I let out a slight purr of delight and placed my hands on his hips and pulled his body closer. He smiled against my kiss and broke a split second for air, then dove back in, deciding to take a turn and search the inside of my lips. My legs fell limp and I floated, sliding my hand down to his a** and picking him up off the ground and sitting him on the balcony railing. He broke away from me and breathed heavily. "Stay with me tonight?" His lust was now as uncontrolled as mine. I nodded and he led me up to his bedroom, sneaking me past the palace servants.
As I slipped into his room he told Peppermint Maid he was turning in for the night and took his hot tea before she could reach his room. He quickly showed up and found me standing in the middle of his chamber in awe. The size of the bed itself was massive but the room, it amazed me. Gumball tapped my shoulder and I spun around, my red eyes probably in a lustful haze by now. Our lips met again with force this time, and I carried his prince to his bed, sitting him on the edge, and then straddling him. We fell deeper and deeper into our kisses. Shirts were removed and our bodies touched. My cold skin sent shivers down Gumball's spine, but he didn't seem to care. We were in that state for a while, and then I slowly slid my hand down his torso and slightly past his pants, teasing him. He pulled my hand away, aroused but still sensible. "There will be none of that." He said, breaking away, and then dove back in to the lustful kiss we shared.
Eventually the two of us went to sleep, before the crack of dawn. I'd been yearning for this for ages, and my wish was finally answered.
No one will ever know what happened that night except for us.
When the sun rose, the prince awoke in an uneasy manner, not ready for the day ahead of him. He longed for his sleep and I could tell, I'd kept him up all night, making out- but nothing further. He pecked my forehead and told me he'd be back to check up on me shortly. Then the gentle lad set off for Peppermint Maid, awaiting her for breakfast and his list of duties that needed to be addressed today.
Being royalty was such a pain in the a**.
