The Color Pink Pt. 9

The Color Pink Pt. 9

Gumball sighed, and rolled over in Marshalls bed. He reached out, wanting to feel his cold vampires touch but felt nothing. He searched the sheets with his fingertips before opening his eyes. Letting them adjust to the darkness, he looked around the room. Marshall was nowhere to be seen. He about called for him, when he heard the familiar sound of a guitar being played. He listened closely, swearing he could make out a voice. He sat up, and looked out to the door to see Marshall sitting on the couch in his living room. He had his guitar in his lap, and Gumball could hear his beautiful voice as he sang. He sat quietly and listened.

"I knew the moment I laid eyes on the young boy.
The way he would affect me
I would watch from afar,
But he would never see."

"He was so young,
With the weight of the world on his shoulders.
I wanted to be there for him,
But I was so much older. "

Gumball blushed. Was he really singing about him? He had no idea that Marshall had liked him for this long. He pulled his knee's up to his chest as he listened more.

"I watched him mature,
Cursed the way I wanted you.
His beautiful smile,
Was stitched to my heart like a tattoo."

"At first I was so confused.
How could I love a man like this?
It would anger me at times,
But I longed for your candy kiss."

"I could never love another.
Though I would try to force myself too.
But no matter how many girls I went through,
I couldn't help but picture you."

Gumball blushed harder. He felt his heart beating faster, and he longed to crawl into Marshall's arms. But he was afraid he would stop singing. He bit his lip and listened more, silently.

"I know I do not deserve him.
I am a disgusting beast.
He is so beautiful and delicate.
He deserves the world, at the very least."

"When he grew old enough,
I would try to show interest.
But he would simply brush me off.
I knew I had no chance.
I'm a monster, a turn-off."

"I knew eventually this would be the end of me.
His presence intoxicated me.
I just wanted to tell him..
Just to make him see."

The prince couldn't take it anymore. He jumped from the bed and ran to Marshall, bringing the blanket with him and wrapping it around his body. Marshall simply looked up into Gumball's eyes, and continued his last verse.

"One day I will have you.
I will promise myself that.
Even though I do not deserve you.
I am a true vampire bat."

Gumball collapsed into Marshall's arms, tears welding up in his eyes. Marshall held him close and kissed the top of his head.

"What is it love? What's wrong?" He asked consoling.
Gumball buried his face in Marshall's neck.
"I..I had no idea Marshall!" Gumball managed to choke out.
Marshall smiled and pulled Gumball closer to his chest.
"Shh.. Gummy it's alright. I Promise."
Gumball sniffed and cuddled closer.
"But..I was to mean to you Marshall.."
Marshall kissed his candy princes forehead softly.
"I have you now, and that's all that matters." The vampire replied.
Gumball pulled away and kissed Marshall's cool lips.
"I love you Marshall." He sighed.
Marshall felt his undead heart skip.
"I love you Gumball."
Gumball smiled, and buried his face back into Marshall's chest. It wasn't long before he was fast asleep again.