I think I managed to make myself feel bad for Chloé with this fanfiction. Mind you, it's a reformed Chloé that has the bee miraculous now and is a good person, but it's still Chloé. Anyways, I'm back wth my second fanfic! I hope you enjoy, and if you do, please stick around as I plan to continue this series for as many songs as I possibly can.
ALSO IMPORTANT NOTICE: This fanfiction can be read without knowing a thing about Hamilton: An American Musical, so please don't be scared off by the songfic part of it.
P.S. (I am so, so, so sorry that this is not the collection of one-shots that I promised in Miraculously Revealed, but that will be coming out as soon as possible! The problem is that I've had writer's block recently ugh)
Disclaimer: I don't own Hamilton: An American Musical or Miraculous Ladybug: The Tales of Ladybug and Chat Noir
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Nino was grinning at the blushing couple, who was standing together near the front of the crowd. He took a deep breath before introducing Chloé, who was giving a toast to the newly weds. Alya had just given her own speech as the maid of honor and as the best man Nino had promised to introduce everyone who gave a speech or toast. "And now, give it up for Chloé Bourgeois!" He said, stepping back so that she could come to the center of the stage.
Chloé was dressed in her most extravagant finery, her love for fashion had not died with her arrogance. She took a deep breath before smiling directly at the couple and starting a toast, holding a glass of red wine.
"A toast to the groom!" She said, being echoed by the room, "To the bride! From your partner, who is always by your side. To your union! To the hope that you provide. May you always be satisfied!"
Chloé took a step back, before a rush of memories came at her, flooding her with nostalgia as she froze. It was from a year or two ago, where she had attended a ball with Adrien and Marinette. Adrien had went separately but Marinette and Chloé had arrived together. This dance happened just a few weeks after Chloé had received her miraculous and had started to become a much better person. She and Marinette had also found out each other's identities by accident and were becoming good friends both in and out of their suits. Chloé and Marinette were standing together at the corner of the room, looking around.
I remember that night, I just might regret that night for the rest of my days, Chloe thought. I remember those college boys tripping over themselves to win our praise. I remember that dreamlike candle light like a dream that you can't quite place. But Adrien Agreste, I'll never forget the first time I saw your face.
Just as Adrien arrived, Chloé caught his eye and she felt a bit of that silly crush that she still harbored for him. It had diminished for the most part, however, as she had found out about him being Chat Noir about a week ago and had started to realize how perfect he and Marinette would be together. Ever since then she had started to back off more and had started pushing the two of them together. But she never could get that crush to go away. It was that crush that broke her heart ever so slightly when Marinette blushed and tugged on Chloé's arm, having noticed Adrien come in as well. "Look! There he is!" The raven haired girl whispered excitedly, looking completely infatuated. It was those words that made Chloé smile a little at Marinette and go over to Adrien, those words that made her realize what a perfect opportunity this ball, would be to get them together. Marinette was too sweet to even say something like "This one's mine," though it was clear she was completely helpless in his presence. Chloé turned on her heel ever so gently, gliding across the room in her gown to meet the boy in the center. She glanced back at Marinette, who was still watching, her blue eyes wide.
I have never been the same. Intelligent eyes in a hunger pang frame. In when you said "Hi," I forgot my dang name, set my heart aflame, every part aflame, this is not a game.
"Hello Chloé." Adrien greeted her with warmer green eyes than he would have a few weeks ago. He knew her identity as well, after all. "Would you care for a dance?" He added, in a friendly and completely platonic manner.
Chloé smiled and nodded, taking his hand and starting a simple box step. "You strike me as a man who has never been satisfied." She said, starting a conversation that would set her plan in motion.
Adrien pretended to look like he had no clue what she was talking about, but her emotions were as clear as day in his jade eyes. "I'm sure you don't know what you mean, you forget yourself." He added stubbornly.
She sighed, "You're like me. I'm never satisfied." The blonde said, hoping to draw him in.
It worked. "Is that right?" He asked, genuinely curious.
"I have never been satisfied."
So, so, so-
So this is what it feels like to match wits with someone at your level, what the hell is the catch? It's the feeling of freedom, of seeing the light. It's Ben Franklin with a key and a kite. You see it right? Handsome boy, does he know it. Peach fuzz and he can't even grow it! I want to take him far away from this place but then I turn and see Marinette's face and she is...
Chloé turned to glance over her shoulder, back at Marinette, and noticed that her helpless expression had not vanished. She smiled back at her before grabbing Adrien's arm, turning to walk back towards the midnight haired girl.
Helpless
And I know that she is...
Helpless
And her eyes are just...
Helpless
And I realize three fundamental truths at the exact same time.
"Where are you taking me?" Adrien asked, startled at how abruptly she had stopped dancing.
"I'm about to change your life," Chloé simply stated, pushing aside a loose tendril of blonde hair that had escaped from her classy chignon.
"Then by all means, lead the way," He said with one raised eyebrow.
Number One-
I'm a girl in a world in which my only job is to stay filthy rich. My father has no sons so I'm the only one he actually trusts enough. So I'm the prettiest and the wittiest but the gossip in this city is insidious. And Adrien's not penniless. Ha! That doesn't mean I want him any less.
"Chloé?" Marinette and Adrien questioned at the same time, as both were dragged down an empty hallway by Chloé. "Where are you going?" They added, exchanging confused looks before Marinette blushed and turned away- much to Adrien's confusion. "Hold on."
Number Two-
He's after her because she's Ladybug, it's plain to see he's smug. I'd have to be naive to set that aside, maybe that is why I reveal their identities. Now they're each other's amenities. Nice going Chloé, you were right. You will never be satisfied.
Chloé soon came to a stop before a closet. Without another word, she ignores their questioning looks and promptly shoves them into it before locking them in. She sighs a little sadly, leaning against the wall for a second before smirking and shouting, "I'll leave you to it!" and quickly running away before they can start complaining.
Number Three-
I know my partner like I know my own mind, you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind. I cam tell that she loves him, that's why I'm silently resigned. He'll never be mine, and I suppose that's fine, but I know that's a lie.
When I fantasize at night it's Adrien's eyes. As I romanticize what might have been if I hadn't sized them up so quickly. At least my dear Marinette's his wife. At least I keep his eyes in my life...
"To the groom!" Chloé smiled, repeating her toast for the second time that night. "To the bride! From your partner, who is always by your side. To your union! To the hope that you provide. Maybe you always be satisfied!"
And I know that she'll be happy as his bride. And I know...
He will finally be satisfied.
I will never be satisfied.
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Thanks for reading! If you liked it, please leave a favorite and follow and stick around for more! I did Satisfied first since it's one of my favorite songs and I had an idea for it. I might do a companion to this chapter later on using the song Helpless (Also from Hamilton) from Marinette's point of view. See you guys soon!
