Notes: Hello once again readers. Here is chapter 1 of Temptation. Thanks for reviewing. Let me know what you think of this chapter. Like I said before, this will have a recap of what happened and how the two agreed. A flashback will be shown is this chapter so anyway enjoy!

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Temptation

Chapter 1: Our Dirty Little Secret

(Peppermint Butler's POV)

Everyone loved the princess. She was kind, loyal, and smart. She was very pretty too. She never let down her candy people and always listened to their needs. No complains came out of her mouth what so ever. Everyone admired her. Everyone adored her. Also the reason marriage requests come by the castle. She was a role model to everyone. They all wanted to have a chance to talk to her. They wanted to be with her. She was perfect in their eyes. Even in mine but she wasn't perfect. She had problems just like the rest of us. She made mistakes just like the rest of us.

No one else but I and her knew that she had a problem with her stress. When this happens, she doesn't act like herself and acts like a different person. She becomes angry for no reason and lazy. She turns to me to help give her a release. We kept this a secret. If anyone found out how I was helping her, they'd gossip to the whole kingdom. It's been going on for a while so it's nothing uncommon.

I fixed up the princess's bed and made sure it was tidied up. The sheets had both of our scents on it. Maybe it's a good idea to wash the them so the banana guards don't or any other person sense this. Especially Marceline. I pulled the sheets off the bed and headed down the hall to the wash room.

"I'm going out Pepper!" called the princess.

"Alright Princess!" I called back.

Once I heard the door shut, I sighed then looked up at the ceiling of the wash room.

/FLASHBACK/

I awoke to the sound of birds chirping from the outside. Morning. I let out a yawn and stretched my arms and legs. When I did that, I felt a large figure on half of my body. My eyes traveled over to see that it was the princess sleeping peacefully. She had also found her way to cuddle up against me. Oh right...last night we. I shook my head and watched her sleeping state. She mumbled a few things in her sleep causing me to chuckle.

"Oh Princess..." I sighed happily.

Another mumble came out her mouth as she stretched like a cat and flopped back down, nuzzling her head into my chest. This was pretty enjoyable but I couldn't get too comfortable. This is the princess after all. The daughter of King Gumwad II. I lightly shook her causing her to shift off me. Well that helped but I don't know why I felt slightly disappointed in that. Before I got up to wash off, the princess grabbed my hand. Was she actually awake?

"Pepper," she called.

I looked down at her. So she was awake.

"Yes, Princess," I answered.

She sat up some, fixing her dress then faced me. She gave me a serious look.

"I want you to not only be my butler and guardian but also my stress release," she commanded bluntly.

My eyes widened. Me? Did she really say this? Of course she did. Last night wasn't a dream after all. I opened my mouth to say something but then closed it. I didn't know what to say. This came out so sudden.

"That's an order you know," she told me.

Blast it! If she gives me an order, I can't argue with her. I fix myself up under the covers and nodded.

"Fine," I sighed. "But we can't keep doing this."

"I know. Now, go tell the chef to make me some breakfast while I wash up."

She's always stubborn in the morning so I'm used to it. She got up and walked into her bathroom, shutting the door behind. I ran my hand through my hair and gave a long, deep sigh. What am I getting myself into?

/FLASHBACK END/

I don't even know how long I can keep up with this. I don't hate it but I don't like it either. Why did I even have to agree to that at all? I know when she gives me a command I can't argue, but I should have. Because of that agreement, we've done so many indecent things lately. When we're together, it gives me an awkward atmosphere like it's hard to talk to her normally. I don't understand how she can act so normal.

I turned around to the sound of foot steps and clanging. It was one of the princess's banana guards. Did something happen to her already? He didn't seem to have a panic look on his face only a worried one.

"Hello, what is it that you want?" I asked. "Did something happen?"

He cleared his throat and scratched his head. "Ah no. It's just, you're not acting like your old self lately. That got us all worried. Did the princess do something to you?"

Yes. I gave him a warm smile, showing there was no harm. "No, there's nothing wrong. I'm just my same old Peppermint self."

"I see but we see how differently you act towards the princess."

Damn it. I need to stop acting awkward around her. I know what we're doing is kept a secret and if I act differently around her than before, then people will think something's going on. I scratched my chin.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I lied. "I act fine towards her like I normally do."

The guard's face flushed in embarrassment like he'd done something wrong. My lies always work even though it's not good to lie. My apologies Gumwad.

"Sorry, I guess we were just seeing the wrong. Sorry Mr. Peppermint." He walked away after that.

I'm so good at lying that it worries me. I better not take habit of this. I might end up having to lie to Gumwad. He'd send my peppermint color ass to the Night-O-Sphere if I lied to him. Hell, if he found this secret out, he'd send me there anyway. I need to lay down. So much is going on in my head and...DING DONG! The doorbell rang all throughout the castle. Who must that be?

I left the washroom, went down the hall, and opened the very large door. At the door was none other than Finn the human and his brother Jake the dog. Did they come to play? Well the princess isn't here.

"Ah, hello Finn, Jake," I greeted. "What brings you here?"

"Is Peebles here?" the boy asked. I knew it. I doubt he'll ever come over for something else but the princess.

"I'm dearly sorry. The princess isn't here right now. She went out. I'll have her know you stopped by to see her."

"Aw man. Thanks anyway Peppermint Butler! C'mon Jake let's go find something else to do." And with that, the two ran off.

I sighed as I shut the door. Finn and Jake were good friends of the princess. They weren't close like her and Marceline but they knew a lot about each other. Finn was known as the Hero of Ooo and Jake being his sidekick. There were countless of times where Finn had saved the princess from danger. There were more times he saved her from the no good Ice King. On the days she is not the damsel in distress, Finn and Jake would come over to hangout. Sometimes she would call them over so she could test her experiments or show them it. I could see from the first day they met, he had a crush on her and still does up to this day. I'm surprised she's too naive to even notice his feelings. Hell, even anybody's. She's not selfish. That's just the only thing she doesn't think of.

I really need to lay down and this time no interruptions. I left the main room and went to my bedroom. Before we started this idea for me to be her stress release, I slept in my own room. It was small but I didn't mind at all. It had a bathroom in it just like the princess's and a twin bed. It was a casual bedroom. Nothing fancy. Now that we've done indecent things, I sleep with her in her room. Basically this is our dirty little secret. Once I got into my room, I flopped onto the bed. The softness of it put me too sleep right away.

"Pepper!" called an irritating voice, causing my eyes to snap open. I knew whose voice exactly that belonged to.

How long was I asleep? I checked the clock on my dresser. Only a few hours. I stretched some then sat up.

"Pepper!" the voice called again.

Letting out a yawn, I stood up from the bed and walked out. I walked into the hall to find the princess approaching me. I knew it was her voice. So she's back. I thought she would be out longer.

"There you are," she said. "Didn't you here me calling you?"

"Ah, sorry Princess," I told her.

The truth is I did hear you calling me but I was just too tired to answer. She gave me a weird look.

"What is it my dear princess?" I asked.

"You look like you just woke up," she answered.

Oh, I probably looked terrible right now. "Well I did. Forgive me, Princess. I was just too tired today. I don't know why."

"Well don't work yourself too hard." That's what I should be telling you. "I'll ask the chef to make us some dinner."

I slightly bowed in thanks. "Thank you Princess. I think I should go get washed up. I'm still a little drowsy so water should wake me up."

"Alright, I'll be in my lab." She said walking away.

"Oh wait Princess!" I called causing her to turn around. "Finn and Jake came by today wanting to see you. Want me to send them over?"

"Not today. Now will you excuse me, I have some business to attend to."

I watched her walk away then sighed. How was it so easy for her to act normally? I don't know how much longer I can keep this secret. Either way, it will be over soon. She was also a lot nicer when we're...you know. Now I should be off to get wash upped. I'm still drowsy.

Notes: Well that's it for now! Chapter 2 will be coming soon. So how's the story so far? Any likes? Dislikes. Review and tell me how you feel about this chapter. Any questions, I will kindly answer them. Next chapter gets a little steamy but it's just a small lime. That's all I have to say. OVEGI out!