*Finn's Age: 19*

Marceline's P.O.V

I rest my head on Finn's shoulder and kiss his cheek. He chuckles and kisses me back, but choosing to go for my lips instead. I feel my heart thud with excitement, the feeling never getting old even though we've done it plenty of times by now. Finn and I have been dating for a couple months now and I couldn't be happier. Things have just been so much simpler since I admitted my feelings to him and once he confessed his love for me, nothing held us back from constantly confirming it with each other.

We're currently sitting on my unused couch watching Heat Signature. Sure, I had seen it dozens and dozens of times before, but the memory of my evil ghost friends screwing the night up royally by attempting to kill him has permanently changed my attitude whenever I choose to re-watch it. I feel frustrated even now because I couldn't believe that they would put my Finn in harm's way like that, but also because I didn't do more to stop them before it go so out of hand. And I know it doesn't matter now since they're left Ooo for good, but it still burns sometimes and part of me wishes to rid myself of this awful feeling by trying to override it with one of love and happiness with Finn. This time, believe it or not, is actually looking much better than the previous times I've tried this. We're cuddling while enjoying it while I sit on Finn's lap as he has his arm around my shoulder comfortingly. Finn had wrapped a blanket around us before Heat Signature started and right then, I knew he was going to give his all in making me feel comfortable. I love him so much more just for that.

Finn, tonight, is dressed in some faded jeans, a medium blue shirt, and some black socks. He had recently gotten his hair trimmed too, so now it only reaches halfway down his neck. I reach up and brush some of his bangs out of his face. Finn takes my hand afterwards and gives a nice smooch. I blush and giggle at his actions. I'm dressed in my no smoking shirt and some purple shorts. I wear my hair down, just cause I like to see it flowing behind me. I was like this when Finn had originally arrived just an hour ago, but he didn't mind. My gorgeous knight just smiled and said I looked like a goddess. I blushed madly and kissed him pretty good. I'll admit that we've become quite sappy with each other, which is where all the nickname calling came from. We then had some dinner, that Finn so kindly cooked for the both of us, and just talked about the things that were happening in our individual lives. We didn't really need to think about how our shared dating life was going because it went without saying that we were both extremely happy.

Now, we're here, snuggling up in each other's embrace, enjoying a movie. To be honest, though, I'm not really watching the movie. I'm watching Finn. It's just my crazy attraction towards him takes over my mind and body and makes me want to be wrapped up in all of him. Woah, easy there, feelings. Don't get too out of control. Not yet at least. You know, maybe sometime I can introduce my boyfriend to Tier 15. That would be a real adventure! But my thoughts are interrupted when I hear no noise coming from the TV. Huh, Heat Signature's over already? Wow, guess I got too in depth with my future plans for me and Finn that I missed the ending. Ah, well, I can always watch it again some other time. Some movies, after all, are so good that you just want to see them multiple times.

"Are you tired, babe? Cause we can go to bed if you're looking to get some sleep" Finn proposes. 

I look up at him and smile, my heart thudding more with his continual kindness. I don't deserve such a caring human. Yet a miracle happened and now, we're together. Just like I wanted from the day I saw him turn 18.

"Sure, handsome" I reply, floating out of his grasp and wrapping the blanket around me. 

It comes over my shoulders and flows behind me like a regal cape. Ugh, regal makes me think of Bubblegum. We had dated after the defeat of Golb, but she once again proved that she couldn't change for the better. I wouldn't typically ask people to change for me, since that isn't something anyone should do when going for a stable relationship, but given her past behavior, I was hoping for some...improvement. Yet, over the following months, she ended up being way too controlling again and I just didn't want to put up with it anymore. I called it off for good, but did so in the best way I could so that I wouldn't leave feeling guilty about it later. Bonnie took it well, better than I expected since she can have quite the temper at points, but said that she'd still like to be friends. I sort of just gave her a nod, not really wanting to give her a straight yes or no at that moment. After that, I just...went over to Finn's place looking for some company and our relationship took off after some heartfelt and flirty moments done back and forth.

"Looking hot there, Queen of Blankets" Finn jokes, bringing me out of my thoughts.

"I guess that makes me a queen twice over. But that means I gotta make you a king twice over too, in more ways that one~" I say, seductively running a finger along his jawline before grabbing him and flying us up through the hole in the ceiling. 

Entering my bedroom, I set us down on my bed. We both get comfortable as I wrap my arms around Finn's chest and intertwine our legs, his warmness lulling me closer towards sleep. With the fluffy blanket still around us, I feel like this is truly heavenly. I feel Finn go to sleep, so I join him and close my eyes, feeling all my worries and stress melt away. Ever since we started dating, I had just been the happiest mood ever though possible. I used to be cold, tricking, and manipulating after Ash, but that is no longer the case anymore. Now, I'm all mushy and glad whenever Finn comes over. You know, I should ask him to move in with me. That'd be another big step in our relationship, but I don't know if he'd be ready for it or ok with it. But I'm still going to ask him later when we both wake up. I'd really like him to say yes because if he was here with me all the time, I doubt I'd ever feel lonely or unhappy ever again. 

I peacefully sleep for a while, until I exit my dream suddenly and wake up. Looking at the clock on the nightstand, I see it's 11 P.M. Oh Glob! Wasn't I supposed to meet up with some of the princesses for a friendly get-together? My eyes widen when I realize that I'm late, so I slowly wiggle my way out of my knight's grasp and go to my closet to pick out something to wear. I take out a pea-green, low cut tank top, some dark blue jeans, and my signature red boots. I'm feeling confident and sexy tonight and aside from looking to show off how much better I look to those princesses, I'll also be giving Finn a special treat to wake up to when I come back. Floating into my bathroom and shutting the door, I quickly change out of my comfy clothes and into the clothes I selected.

I silently exit the bathroom when I'm done and go over to my nightstand, getting out a pad of paper and scribbling a note on it. I don't want Finn to potentially wake up when I'm at the party and be worried when he can't find me. I leave the note on his side of the bed, kiss him goodbye and go downstairs. Flying out the door, I speed my way towards the meeting place, which is where Flame Princess's old house is. As I jet my way towards that cliff, I think about how Finn used to be with Flame Princess. It really depressed me when I heard that they kissed, but it was partly my fault for not speaking up sooner. I didn't have the spine to say anything, but that doesn't matter anymore, since Finn's mine now.

I reach the fire girl's old squatting ground and find her, Bonnie, LSP, Dr. Princess, Engagement Ring Princess, and Turtle Princess chatting aimlessly in pairs and scattered groups while also enjoying some drinks and pastries. I smile at seeing LSP, and Dr. Princess. I don't despise them like I do with the other princesses at this get-together, even though my entire reason for coming was to attempt to get along with other royals. Portable tables and lights have been set up around the area, the tables being used for food while the light poles are placed around the perimeter. Looking around, I see the disgusted faces of Bonnibel and Phoebe staring back at me from within the small crowd of princesses. I sneer at them and go to get myself a drink from the refreshments table before floating over to LSP and Dr. Princess.

"Marceline! I'm so lumping happy you're here!" LSP exclaims as I approach.

"It's nice to see you to, LSP" I reply, smirking, "Still as troublesome as ever?"

"You know it, Marcy!" The purple, sassy princess replies, "These lumps are made of trouble." 

I chuckle and roll my eyes.

"So, what's been going on with you?" Lumpy Space Princess asks, "You and Finn still going smooth?"

I pause mid-drink, wondering just how in the hell she knows about me and Finn. After all, we've been keeping the relationship on the down-low and not publicly advertising it since it would stir up controversy right after Bonnibel officially announced our break-up. But I guess there's always a way that somebody finds this stuff out, so I guess there's no point feigning ignorance to it. I just wish it wasn't revealed this soon.

"Oh, we're going great!" I say, my tone going a bit dreamy, "He's the perfect boyfriend! I can't share all the juicy and spicy details, but let's just say that he definitely knows where to kiss in order to get me going."

"Ooooooooh! Atta girl, Marcy!" LSP nudges me, "You got yourself a keeper there!"

"But while we're on the topic, there was something I wanted to ask you about, Dr. Princess" I remember, sitting up and looking directly at the medical professional, "In regards to Finn."

"I can't discuss the details with present company, Marceline" Dr. Princess answers, gesturing towards the other princesses and LSP, "His personal medical details are meant to remain private due to the laws we have in place protecting patient records. Even though you are his girlfriend and are legally allowed to know, I won't elaborate on your question any further here."

"I gotta get a drink anyway, you two go talk!" LSP muses, being kind enough to give us some privacy as she floats off to the same table I just came from.

"Can you tell me now?" I ask, lowering my voice.

"......Alright" The ruler sighs, lowering her voice too as we step closer to each other, "What is it you wish to know?"

"Well, how is his mental health doing?" I ask, Dr. Princess raising an eyebrow at the topic, "While I haven't seen anything that would signify a rapid deterioration, I worry about him. And I worry that I might be potentially causing him to be more stressed than before. How is he doing?"

"The tests we've run have shown no sign of increased stress levels, so rest assured that you're not causing him any harm, Marceline" She replies as I sigh in relief and try to stop fiddling with my fingers, "In fact, the results showed a significant increase in serotonin levels within his brain. What that means is that he's a lot happier nowadays than he was before, especially when compared to when we tested him after his break-up with Flame Princess over there. His dopamine levels had plummeted, which signified how sad he was at the time. But overall, I'd say you have nothing to worry about in regards to Finn, because he's clearly happy being with you."

I feel myself blush when I hear her say that Finn's a lot happier because he's with me. That's the most heartwarming news a girlfriend can ever receive when it comes to her boyfriend, especially because if he wasn't happy with me, I'd try my best to make him happy. I love him too much to see him be anything but happy in our relationship.

"Thanks, doctor" I nod, sipping my drink as LSP comes back over with her own drink.

"Attention, everyone! We will now start a game of Never Have I Ever! Should you want to participate, come over and sit in the circle with us over there" Bonnie announces, pointing to a flat patch of grass near Flame Princess' house.

Since she and most others know about my relationship with Finn, because if LSP knows, then everybody knows, I think it'll be quite fun bragging about it to them. I can even make up some small white lies that tie into my outfit and bedroom activities, even though Finn and I have gotten to that stage yet. Seeing how many I can get flustered will be pretty entertaining, so I float over and sit down, Bonnie and Flamey having already sat down. Engagement Ring Princess comes over and sits down as well, but Dr. Princess, Turtle Princess, and LSP hang back, not wanting to participate it seems. But a few more royals that just showed up while Dr. Princess and I were talking come over and join in, Frozen Yogurt Princess and Ocean Princess evening out the total number of players to six. And since we all have our drinks, all we're waiting for is to see who is brave enough to ask first.

"Never have I ever gotten to first base" Bonnibel begins.

I immediately take a drink as all the other princesses participating take a drink too.

"Never have I ever gotten to second base" Phoebe says, looking around before I catch her glaring at me.

It's almost like she's daring me to say yes. But I know the bases of love and I know where Finn and I land on them. We haven't made it past second base, so I easily drink to this one too, but I'm already sensing a continual pattern with these questions and know what the final base means. Starting the next time, I'm going to lie to their faces and be as boastful about it as can be if Phoebe or Bonnibel tries calling me out on it. Oh and only those two are the ones, besides me, who also take a drink.

"Never have I ever gotten to third base" Engagement Ring Princess continues.

Here we go. Bonnibel takes a sip while Flame Princess keeps her drink at her side. And, after ensuring that she and my ex are looking at me, I take a drink. I see it in Bonnie's eyes that she's getting angry and judging from Phoebe's tightened grip and bitten lip, she's getting mad too. But, as luck would have it, it's my turn to end off this round of questions since there's only one base left.

"Never have I ever gotten to fourth base" I finish, smirking at the two of them.

Not a single princess drinks, but then the others beside Bonnie and Flamey gasp when I raise my drink to my lips and pour some down my throat. But I'm through, Flame Princess bursts out in anger.

"Liar!!" The hot-headed fire elemental snaps, "You've never gotten that far before!"

"How would you know? I've been around for hundreds of years longer than you have, flame girl. Besides..." I taunt her, pushing up my breasts, "Who can say no to these puppies? Especially my boyfriend."

I didn't think a being made entirely of fire could look like she's blushing in embarrassment, yet Flame Princess manages. Bonnie keeps her mouth shut, though I can tell she's really holding herself back from saying something rash. The other princesses can now feel the growing tension between us and to keep from it just sitting in silence to then explode into open conflict, Frozen Yogurt Princess keeps the game going.

"Never have I ever assaulted a political rival" She suggests, Bonnibel and Phoebe both drinking and briefly glancing at each other almost immediately after.

"Never have I ever...pleasured myself while thinking of a loved one" Ocean Princess says, catching even me off-guard with the dirty question.

She drinks, showing that she has no shame, and while I technically haven't, I drink too. That earns me a drink thrown at me from Flame Princess, but I simply dodge it as it shatters against her house behind me. I smirk at her as she seethes in anger, grabbing another drink beside her and opening it, her drinks designed to be specifically for fire elementals.

"Awh, what's wrong, Phoebe. Never had that happen before?" I taunt her, Flame Princess nearly breaking her drink in fury as she opens it, "No need to be jealous. It's just something that happens when you have someone you love."

"Never have I ever broken up with one person to then turn around and begin dating another" Bubblegum then says, smirking at me this time since she thinks she has me trapped.

I could see the question coming from a mile away, since I know how petty she can be when she gets upset, not to mention that I knew she was cooking up something while trying to keep her mouth shut a little bit ago. But, since I know she expects me to drink, even though I've been lying pretty much this whole, I calmly set my drink down on the ground, which makes Bonnie's smile get quickly replaced with a furious frown. And then Flame Princess opens her, big, fat mouth.

"Stop cheating!" She nearly yells, hurtling her drink at me as I dodge it again, this one smashing on the ground and starting a small fire.

"Hey, if Finn wants to play with these" I say, pouring some of my drink on my low-cut top, so that the clothes underneath are more visible, and gesturing to them, "Then I'd let him do as much as he wants. And, actually, I should get home and let him do some more."

And, suddenly, Bonnie tosses her drink at me, it smashing me in my face and splattering all over me. FYP, ERP, and Ocean Princess quickly get up and scurrying away from me, Phoebe, and Bubblegum, not wanting to get caught up in what's quickly becoming a violent situation. But since I didn't expect my ex to actually do that, I touch my face in disbelief as my eyes go completely red. I'm not sure if it's the alcohol, but my inner rage is growing towards these two as to where I can feel my hands clench into fists and my hair stick up in all directions as I bare my fangs at them. Flame Princess now looks a bit scared, since she hasn't seen me get this way before. But Bonnie has, which is why she's not scared. But that won't save her.

"You're both dead!" I shout at them, lunging forward ready to punch the two royals.

Phoebe jumps out of the way as I go for Bubblegum, but my ex dodges as I aim for her face. I knew she'd be able to dodge it, but she doesn't expect me to do something as dirty as stomping on her foot and kicking her legs out from under her so that she falls on her back. That completely surprises her and before she can raise her arms to try and punch me first, I hover over her and hit so hard that it knocks her head against the ground and causes her to go unconscious in seconds. If I had hit her any harder, I probably would've killed her and that thought wouldn't have been wrong to me if I didn't have a little bit of control still left in me. Because the thing about me is that when I get super angry, I tend to lose control of myself and act irrationally.

I then jerk my head towards Phoebe, who's charging at me with the intent of punching my face. I float back to dodge, causing her balance to fail as I retaliate with a strike of my own. That launches her backwards through the air and causes her to somersault backwards upon hitting the ground. I hear the other princesses telling us all to stop, but I'm too angry right now to listen to them, slowly floating towards Flame Princess as she attempts to recover. She's still on the ground by the time I'm hovering over her, the fire girl throwing a punch, but it ultimately missing as I grab her hand with my own and punch her with my other. That dazes her and I punch her again, then again and again and again, all other sounds fading away as to where the only thing I hear is my fist connecting with her face. I don't feel like stopping, even if I end up killing her, but then a pair of hands grasp my shoulders and a familiar voice calls out to me.

"Marcy, stop!" Finn pleads, his voice tearing through my rage and causing me to pause.

I slowly feel my anger drain away and my heartbeat settle, seeing Finn standing directly in front of me. Once I don't feel violent anymore, I glance down at Phoebe, surprisingly still conscious but in lots of pain before I look over my shoulder to see Bonnie still knocked out. Though I knew what I was doing, it still shocks me how strong I was to be able to do that to them. I then turn my gaze to my boyfriend, looking at him apologetically since I just know he's going to lecture me on how irresponsible I was. But instead, he takes my hands in his and talks to me calmly.

"Are you ok, Marcy? What happened here that caused you to go attacking them?" Finn asks, not appearing mad at me.

"They...threw things at me...and...I lost my temper" I admit, biting my lip and looking down in shame, "I'm sorry, Finn. Please don't hate me."

"Hate you? Marceline, I could never hate you" He replies, making me look up in surprise as he caresses my face with his hands, "And if what you tell me is true, PB and FP attacked first, so you were just defending yourself."

Finn doesn't hate me? No, no he wouldn't. He's not Dad or Ash, so he's not going to yell at me and berate me for letting my temper get the better of me. Ash used to always do that to me to the point where I thought any boyfriend would act that way if I did something like that. But that's not true. Flame Princess then groans and tries to sit up, but Finn turns away from me and glares down angrily at her.

"Violently attacking my girlfriend is not ok, FP" He snaps, "I wanted us to try and be friends after our break-up, but if this is how you're going to treat my girlfriend when she comes to a party to have fun, then consider our friendship over."

Finn then turns away from the pained fire elemental and takes my hand, guiding me towards the party's exit while reassuring the princesses that we're leaving and they have a good rest of the night. He lightly pulls me along until we've left the party, then slowing down and walking side-by-side with me, not letting go of my hand. I don't want him to, which is why I don't let go either, and we remain this way all the way back to my place, even after we go inside and head up the ladder into my bedroom. I then sit down on the edge of my bed as he sits beside me, but I quickly switch positions and lean into him, resting my head against his neck.

"I had heard about this party earlier on this week and who was going to be there. So when I woke up for a bathroom break and read your note, I came over as soon as I could" Finn recaps for me, stroking my hair comfortingly as I relax more into him, "I'm sorry for what happened. They should not have done that to you."

I want to tell him that he shouldn't have to apologize, since it wasn't his fault, though I know deep down that we both already know that. Not bothering to change clothes, I lay down with him as he moves us into a cuddling-sleeping position and pulls the blanket over us both. I slink my arms around him and hug him, not saying anything as a small smile forms on my face. A smile filled with love and gratitude towards my perfect boyfriend.