"I just don't understand," Plagg said sadly, he sighed and pushed his cheese away from him, something he rarely did. Tikki frowned, wrapping her arms around him.
"You're not supposed to, Plagg, love is unpredictable, unreliable, bittersweet, yet beautiful at the same time. Love is complicated," she sighed as well, placing her paw in his, "they'll see it one day, or maybe they just weren't meant to be…" Tikki said it, though she didn't believe what she said. They were made for each other. Plagg placed a kiss on Tikki's forehead. She smiled at him sadly.
"Hey," he chuckled, "don't be like that, Adrien and Marinette were made for each other! Just like me and you," he grinned and headed for his cheese. Tikki frowned.
"Hey!" She exclaimed, smacking him upside the head lightly.
"Oh, I guess you too," he winked at her. She couldn't help but crack a smile and giggled. They gave each other a parting kiss and headed to their respective holders.
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"Tikki!" Marinette exclaimed, shooting up from her balcony chair when she saw Tikki's contrast against the night sky. "Where have you been? I was worried sick!" She reaches out for her Kwami and pulled her in for a hug. Tikki smiled slightly.
"I'm sorry, Marinette. I guess I needed some fresh air," She pulled away from Marinette. Marinette sighed and smiled.
"That's okay, just let me know next time!" She smiled. "Let's get to bed".
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"Marinette," Mari heard someone call her name softly, "Marinette? Marinette!" Mari woke with a jolt, she saw Tikki hovering over her.
"Marinette! You're going to be late for school!" Tikki pointed at her ringing phone alarm. Marinette let out one of her small shrieks and rushed to get ready.
"I can't believe I overslept! I was supposed to meet Alya this morning!" She hastily threw on her shoes and began running for her hatch door.
"Marinette!" The Kwami called one last time. Marinette turned to see her pointing at her still ringing phone alarm.
"Right!" She face palmed herself, grabbing her phone and opening her purse for Tikki.
Marinette Dupain-Cheng, the eleventh grader. Sixteen, almost seventeen years old. Clumsy schoolgirl by day, superhero of Paris by night! And, some else to know…
"Hey, Marinette!" Marinette turned and her vision was filled with honey blonde hair and emerald green eyes. Adrien. She's hopelessly in love and adores Adrien Agreste!
"Wha- H-hi! Abri-Adrien! What brings you here this morning?" She asked spastically. Adrien chuckled and gave her a confused smile.
"I go to school here, as do you," he smiled. Her face exploded into a bright tomato red.
"Agh! I knew that, just-just a little frazzled," she exclaimed, turning her face away. He smiled gently at her and stepped next to her.
"I'll walk you to class?" He asked. Marinette's heart almost stopped.
"I-I would love to! But, I need to meet Alya in the library to finish up our project for Ms. Mendeliev's class, she frowned slightly. Adrien caught on and nudged her shoulder.
"That's okay, we'll just do our usual lunch hangout, I heard Nino is bringing pizza!" Adrien winked at her.
"I can't wait!" She smiled and waved as he walked away. She was caught in a trance watching him walk away.
"Marinette!" Tikki whisper shouted from her purse. Marinette jolted out of her trance. "Alya is still waiting on you!"
"Right!" She exclaimed, breaking out into a sprint towards the library.
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"Girl you better have a good excuse for not showing up on time, this project is-" Alya turned towards Marinette, cutting herself off. She saw Marinette's red face and clicked her tongue.
"Of course, Adrien," she winked. Marinette blushed more.
"N-no! Well, kinda, I slept in, a lot, and then he stopped me in the hallway here, and-and he asked if I wanted to walk to class with him!" Marinette squealed. Alya smiled slightly and shook her head.
"Girl, this three-year stalemate is killing me, you better tell Adrien how you feel soon or I'm gonna tell him that you have a shrine in your room designated for him!" Alya said, Marinette couldn't tell if she was kidding or not. She just chuckled nervously and sat down, pulling her out her backpack and began helping Alya finish the project.
"Don't think I won't keep pushing this, but the project is more dire right now," Alya squinted at Marinette, Marinette rolled her eyes and started to work.
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"Hey babe," Nino plopped next to Alya at lunch. Alya looked up at Nino from her phone and turned to kiss Nino. Marinette sighed as she watch Alya settle into Nino's side, wishing she could do that with Adrien.
"Hey, Marinette," Adrien said, sitting next to her. Marinette jumped at his sudden presence and fell out of her chair. Adrien jumped up and helped her up.
"Are you okay? I didn't mean to scare you!" Adrien said, lifting her to her feet.
"My butt hurts," Marinette blurted out. Adrien covered his mouth and turned away, trying to hide is laughter, even Alya and Nino were snickering.
"I-I mean, I'm fine!" Marinette exploded red. Adrien laughed even harder, and pulled out Marinette's chair so she could sit, which she did, her gaze planted on the ground.
"It's okay, Marinette! I think it's adorable," Adrien winked at her and sat down as well.
"Man, Adrien, since Marinette's butt hurts, maybe you could give her something to lean on?" Alya said, leaning into Nino more. Marinette shot a glare at Alya, who was conveniently typing something on her phone, and slowly glanced at Adrien.
"Of course," he put his arm on the back of Marinette's chair and gently eased her onto his shoulder, replacing his hand on the back of her chair. Marinette awkwardly scooted into a comfortable position, but sat stiff as a board. He smelt good. Like really good. And he was soft yet firm. And he was Adrien. Marinette heard her phone go off.
[Alya: ur welcome bb]
She quickly replied.
[Marinette: I hate you and love you at the same time! :( ]
"Who's hungry?" Nino asked, opening the pizza box.
"I'm starving," Alya stating, grabbing a slice of pizza. Marinette nodded and join in grabbing a slice, before she could take a bite, Adrien leaned in and took a huge bite of her slice.
Marinette gasped and look at Adrien who was trying to keep from spitting out his bite from laughter. Marinette gave him a playful look and grabbed Adrien's full cheeks and began squeezing them, Adrien slapped his hand over his mouth to keep the food inside. She laughed and took a bite of the pizza, realizing her lips touched where his lips were just a couple seconds ago. She smiled to herself and slowly nibbled at the pizza, slowly leaning back into his side, he wrapped his arm around her as he leaned forward for his own slice of pizza and left it there.
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"Oh my gosh, if that isn't a sign, Marinette, I don't know what is!" Alya squealed after lunch. Marinette jumped into Alya's arms, jumping up and down.
"I know, I know! I mean, I know! But knowing Adrien… it could've been an overly friendly gesture…" Marinette frowned. Alya's smile faltered.
"Are you stupid?" Alya exclaimed, crossing her arms. Marinette frowned and rubbed the back of her head.
"Well, you know Adrien. It's always been in his nature to be too kind sometimes… Growing up secluded, he probably doesn't know he's leading me on or crossing the line. And you know he values friendship. I mean, he's friends with Chloé Bourgeois of all people!" Marinette said sadly. She looked over at Alya who looked like she didn't believe a word she just said.
"That time you danced?" Alya asked. Marinette blushed, remember that moment, her heart fluttering.
"He wouldn't if you hadn't pushed me…" Marinette replied. Alya eyes rolled.
"Girl, sometimes he needs the push! He could've told you off or left you alone," Alya retorted. Marinette's heart hurt. She wanted to believe it was just that, but something felt off. From the outside eye, it seemed if Adrien truly had his heart set on her, but it didn't to Marinette, she overheard him too many times telling other people that she was "just a friend" him.
Marinette didn't feel like arguing with Alya so she just nodded and began headed towards the exit. Alya was right in some aspects though, she was pathetic, crushing after some guy for three years, unable to speak or act properly around him or ask him out or at least tell him how she feels. Alya patted her on the back.
"It's going to be okay, girl. What's the worst that could happen? If he's as nice as you say he is and for how long I've known him, I know this won't ruin your friendship with him. He cares for you too much, and hey, even if he doesn't reciprocate, it may his open his eyes some to see you in a different light. Marinette, your so kind, so sweet, so talented and creative, just the most gentlest spirit one could know, and you're as cute as a button! If he says 'no' it's his loss! But, you'll never know if you don't try," Alya said. Marinette felt herself about to cry. She threw her arms around Alya.
"Thank you," She said, a couple tears slipping out of her eyes. Alya pulled her in tighter.
"Of course, Mari. That's what friends are for, and you're my best friend, you deserve only the best," Alya smiled. Marinette returned the smile and the both went their separate ways. Marinette's brain jumbled and confused, she headed home.