Trina ran through the forest towards the Candy Kingdom. She was scared as all heck, she had been leaving Fiona and Cakes when she felt an eerie chill on her spine, she got the urge to run. To get as far from that forest as she could. She entered the kingdom without a problem and bumped into someone accidentally.

"Sorry! I didn't see you!" Trina exclaimed nervously.

"Why that's no problem at all," a young prince in pink replied. "You look a little- flustered. Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I was leaving Fiona's house and I walked through the forest and got scared," she explained, "I ran the entire way here."

"That was quite smart of you," the young man smiled, "Marshall Lee hunts those forests at night. You're very lucky." The young man stuck out his hand, " I'm Prince Gumball, allow me to help you up."

Trina stood with his help, "I'm Trina, thanks."

"Trina, that's a nice name. Would you like to come back to my palace for tea?" He asked casually.

Trina thought about this for a minute 'what harm could it do,' she thought, "why not, I like tea."

"Perfect, follow me then," Prince Gumball replied.

Trina allowed him to lead the way to the palace. "So, a Prince, huh?"

He nodded and they were at the palace not long after. "Peppermint Maid, would you put the kettle on for us please?"

"Uhm Prince Gumball, could I use your washroom?" Trina asked politely.

"Down the foyer on the right," he directed as she left.

Trina continued down the large entry and turned right. She walked into the washroom and did her thing. When she was done she looked at herself in the mirror. 'No wonder he called me flustered- I look like an utter mess.' Her brown hair was fizzy and matted with sweat. Her ringlets donned the light sea foam colour she had on the inside beautifully. Her pink skirt had a rip in it and her pink over shirt that once hung loosely from her now clung to the blue tank top she wore underneath. She cleaned up her eyeliner in the mirror and re-applied her red lipgloss. "Much better," she thought out loud before she left.

Prince Gumball was still in the foyer when she returned. "Sorry, I had to fix myself," Trina explained nervously.

"It's fine, now shall we drink our tea?" Prince Gumball smiled.

"Ok," Trina smiled as she followed the prince.

He lead her to a tea room with a small coffee table, "What type if tea do you prefer?"

"Caramel chamomile if you have it," Trina played with her cup nervously, as she finally got a good look at Prince Gumball. He had pink hair and skin. His over coat has a high purple collar and blue gems, and dark pink pants.
Her water was pored and she waited for it to steep.

"Trina did you hear me?" He asked her.

"Pardon?"

He laughed a deep laugh, "I asked how I've never met you before."

"Well, I got lost. I've never been further east than Fiona and cakes."
Trina explained, " I live in the western forest, in a cabin, I got turned around when Marshall Lee chased me."

"Oh," he muttered, "I have to admit, I'm kind of glad you got turned around. You seem like a really well put together girl."

She smiled at the comment, "thank you," and then she blushed for a moment.

"I can't let you go back out there, it's much too dangerous. So I suppose you should stay the night. I'll show you to the guest room," he smiled.

Trina giggled and watched him for a moment. She had to admit she found rim rather attractive, even though they'd just met, she felt a connection to him unlike any other. The sat there in comfortable silence as the drank their tea, and she was ok with that.
When they were both finished the prince lead her up a spiralling staircase and into a small hallway.

"Now here is your room," he told her, "if you get scared or need anything then call, there's connecting phones in the rooms. My room is at the end of the hall, through the double doors. I'll have peppermint maid bring you some clothes for tomorrow."

Trina blushed, "thank you very much."
"No problem, now you should get some rest- it's nearly 11:30." He left the in the room, "good night Trina," he called from the hall.

"Goodnight, Prince Gumball," she replied.

The next day Trina awoke around 7. It was much earlier than she usually awoke, but the down was already bustling. After she had been awake and ready to get up she got a phone call.

"Good morning, Trina." The princes bubbly voice exclaimed.

"Morning prince," she replied yawning.

"Are you ready for a day on the town? Your outfit is in the closet, and breakfast will be served when you come down," he explained gleefully.
"I'll be down shortly" Trina replied. She showered quickly, dried her hair and noticed a vanity. She curled her hair into ringlets quickly and looked in the closet. There was a light pink dress with blue embroidery and it fit like a glove. She walked downstairs and into the dining room. Prince Gumball was waiting and he turned to her, grinning.

"You look beautiful, Trina," he said in a breathy tone. She smiled and blushed.

"You look good too," Trina mumbled in response.

She beamed at him and they are breakfast- an array of fruit, yogurt and granola. The duo walked around town, went to the park and generally have fun. They were sitting at the park in the early afternoon when Prince Gumball turned to her.

"Trina?" He asked her as they sat on the swings.

"What's up Prince G?" Trina asked. He had earned the nickname after he had attempted to enter a rap battle.

"Oh ha ha ha, you're hilarious. I was just wondering, if, well," he stumbled over his words nervously. "Well you see, through the short time we have known each other I just wanted to know if-"

"Hey PG, hey Trina. You two know each other?" Fiona called entering the park.

"Oh, we met last night. I got turned around in the forest and wound up here," Trina told them. She shot the prince a look begging him not to tell them about Marshall Lee.

"Weird. Anyway PG got anything planned for this after noon?" Cake asked excitedly.

"Well-" he began looking at Trina. She looked at him and shrugged. "I'm not sure."

"I'm actually about to head home," Trina smiled.

"You can come too," Fiona offered but was shoved in the guy by Cake.

"I'm good, ill see you around guys. I'll clean up the dress and return it tomorrow, ok Prince G?"

"Prince G?" Cake asked.

"It's a long story," Prince Gumball sighed. His demeanour changed a little but he was still cheery.

Trina waved goodbye and left through the front gate. She reached the forest and took a deep breath. She marched into the forest and walked calmly.

"There's nothing to be scared of, Trina," she spoke alloud to herself.

She could hear twigs cracking but she was determined not to turn back. She wouldn't run back to Prince Gumball, cowering in fear. Well put together chicks don't do that.

Trina walked in silence before a while fore she noticed a figure up ahead, walking towards her.