Okay so some of you want me to continue with this. I'm hoping to finish this before the easter holidays.
Summary: Marinette and her dad move out. However this causes Marinette and Adrien to be with each other more.
Marinette's dad was telling Nathalie and Gabriel about them moving out to which Nathalie disagrees. Marinette''s father thanks them, but says that he already made up his mind. Adrien's father says not to worry, that they can stay with them longer and he always pays the rent to them for living there, but her father believes that they took advantage of their kindness and stayed for too long and by moving out, Marinette will be able to give up on Adrien. Adrien's mother objects saying that she'll convince Adrien, but Marinette's father says that the issue is between the two of them. Adrien's mother then says that it's not like she accepts any girl that comes into the house and that she likes Marinette's cheerfulness, her guts, and her cuteness as she cries into her husband's arms. Marinette's father says that he's happy to hear those things about her and apologizes to the family.
Eavesdropping on the conversation, Felix then rushes up to happily tell Adrien that Marinette is moving out. Felix is happy at the news, but Adrien simply sits at his desk with his blank face on as Marinette begins packing in her room. Marinette looks around the room and remembers the day when she first stepped into their house, which in this drama has almost been a year ago. She stands in the room and silently says goodbye to it. The next day, Marinette and her father are packing the truck to leave. Felix stands in the window as he watches them pack the truck and say their goodbyes, the smile still on his face since they're leaving, while Adrien is sitting in the same room reading a book. Adrien's father says goodbye to Marinette and goes back into the house, where Adrien's mother is crying.
Outside, Marinette looks at the house with tears in her eyes and comments how everything is going to end before her father calls her and says that they should get going. Marinette enters the truck and it's then that she begins to cry as the truck pulls away and to where their new temporary apartment is since the house isn't ready yet. Marinette asks why they just didn't stay in the Agreste house some more if the apartment wasn't ready, but her father states that Marinette wouldn't have been able to go through with it if they stayed longer and says that it's better to move on once and for all and that they'll only be staying there for a little over a week.
Looking at the house, Marinette thinks to herself about how her life without Adrien will begin.
During lunchtime at the university, Marinette tells her friends about her new living situation and about how it's only temporary until they move into the new house. Rose and Mylene comment on how they thought Marinette would stay there forever and bring up the topic about how she will lose the connection with Adrien and Marinette says that that's okay since she gave up on him, to the shock of her friends.
Marinette says that she's not going to chase Adrien and she's not going to go to his campus to see him, which makes her friends confused. Marinette says that her dad made a point about Adrien not having interest in her and how he doesn't think the plan would work, making her rethink things. Marinette says that she's going to start enjoying her life and possibly find a boyfriend, too, which results in Nino preparing a cake for Marinette's new birthday and presenting it to her with candles and everything and comments how he can help Marinette forget about Adrien.
That same day, Adrien comes home to find his father and Felix in the kitchen. He asks what's going on and where his mother is and finds out that she's depressed by saying that she doesn't have an appetite and is all worn out. Upstairs, Adrien's mother is looking through the numerous photos that she took of Marinette. Back downstairs, his father says that he thought that they could split the chores for a while and comments on how he hasn't seen his wife like that in a long time, slightly worrying Adrien.
Marinette arrives back at her new apartment and finds it slightly lonely, considering her father is at work at the restaurant until late. She thinks back to when she would return home at the Agreste household where everyone would greet her and be happy, with Adrien's parents happy to see her, Felix picking on her, and Adrien there.
Quickly forgetting about the dream, Marinette storms into the house and swears to herself that she's given up on Adrien and won't return to their house.
Back at the Agreste house, Felix asks Adrien what's wrong with their mother and asks if it's because Marinette left. Adrien tells Felix that he now has his own room, since Marinette was using his room when she moved in, and he tells him that since he got it back, Felix shouldn't stay in his room all the time. Felix says that he knows but that he just got used to coming to his room and leaves saying goodnight, causing Adrien to think about what Felix said.
At school, Marinette comes prepared for the tennis club. Rose says that since she gave up on Adrien there's no reason to go to tennis club, but Marinette says that she just feels like she has to and joins the rest of the team where Kim makes them do 100 pushups. Kim says that he will finally allow the new members on the court since they're the ones that finally made it through the rigorous training, much to Marinette's delight, and the rest of the new members.
However, it's not what Marinette imagined since they're just collecting balls and sending encouraging words to the members that are practicing on the court.
While collecting the balls, there's one that hits her, knocking her to the ground, that's sent by Chloe who comments on how Marinette hasn't given up yet and states that if it were her, she wouldn't be able to bear it, collecting balls and doing muscle training and comments on how Adrien doesn't even come. Marinette says that it has nothing to do with Adrien and Chloe points behind her to where there's a long line of tennis balls.
One by one Marinette begins picking them up when someone steps on a ball. Marinette, without looking up, tells the person that they're stepping on a ball and says that even if they are a tennis player, but she gets cut off before she can finish the statement by Adrien who asks if she's still collecting balls.
Marinette looks up and is shocked to find Adrien there and asks him why he's there. Adrien says that it's because he's in the tennis club and Marinette points out that he doesn't go to practice, but Adrien asks if he's not allowed to practice as he kicks the ball to walk away as Chloe calls him over to practice together.
Upon seeing Adrien, though, Marinette is evidently happy, but she knocks herself back into reality teling herself that she promised herself she would forget about him and mentally thinks about how Adrien doesn't even notice.
Kim then is surprised to find Adrien at practice and asks him if he came to have a match with him. Adrien states that it's fine but he doesn't want to embarrass Kim again and asks him if he's sure. Kim tells Adrien that if he can afford to say that, then he can accept any conditions and have a match against Kim. Adrien says that that's fine and Kim says that they're going to do doubles. Kim will partner up with Chloe and Adrien will be partners with Marinette. Adrien says to stop joking and Kim asks him what's wrong stating that Chloe and Marinette are both freshman girls, so it's evenly matched.
Adrien asks what's so fair and says that it can't be more unfair stating that if someone could win with Marinette as their partner in doubles, they could be the world champion. Marinette says that Adrien doesn't have to be so harsh, but Chloe says that Adrien is right about that. Kim then tells Adrien that he would accept the conditions no matter what and calls both Chloe and Marinette to the court.
Chloe goes up to Adrien and says that she feels sorry for him and how she doesn't go easy during games. Adrien turns to look back at Marinette who is still holding the tennis balls and says how impossible it is for them. Kim asks what Adrien thinks and asks if he's going to call it off and run away and calls him pitiful. Adrien goes back to Marinette and tell her that she doesn't have to hit the ball. Marinette asks if they're really doing that and Adrien says there's no other choice, they can't go back and tells Marinette to never get in the way.
By this point, everyone is watching the match as Kim serves first to Marinette, who simply stands there shocked. As the game progresses, Marinette simply stands there as Adrien is forced to do everything alone, ultimately resulting in Kim and Chloe quickly winning the first game and they proceed to win the rest of them, too, with the final score being 6-2 in Chloe and Kim's favor.
Kim then brings up the topic about a rematch and Adrien quickly agrees to it shocking Kim. Kim asks if he's serious and says that it's fine with him and that they'll have the rematch the next week, much to Marinette's dismay.
When Marinette tells her friends, they are shocked and ask Marinette if she's going to be okay since she said that she was going to give Adrien up and Marinette honestly tells them that she doesn't know if she can. Her friends say of course, since the two of them did kiss after all, but they say that it's a good chance since Adrien might have a change of heart since they'll spend time together, but Marinette says that it's impossible to win in a match against Kim and Chloe and that they've done plenty of things together but Adrien's feelings never changed.
Mylene comments on how it's going to be a tough week and Marinette says that she can't run away from Adrien forever so she'll try her best at playing tennis and forgetting about Adrien.
Later, at tennis practice, Marinette attempts to sneak in and meets an angry Adrien. Marinette attempts to give an excuse, but Adrien tells her that he doesn't want excuses and they should practice. However, a ball is aimed in between them, shocking the both of them as Kim comes over and tells Adrien that Marinette never passed the performance test so she can't practice during tennis club and instead must collect balls. Adrien objects to Kim saying that they only have one week until the next match, but Kim says that a rule is a rule and won't allow it.
Marinette apologizes to Adrien and begins picking up the balls and Adrien watches on, eventually sending a serve to knock over the bucket that is holding the balls. Marinette asks what he's doing and Adrien tells her to not close her eyes and that she shouldn't look at the ground when she's picking up balls, that she should open her eyes and look at them and move her body toward where the ball is coming from, basically training her while she's picking up balls.
As the tennis team dismisses for that day and Marinette attempts to leave, Adrien holds her back and says that she's going to start practice. Marinette objects stating that she's exhausted and that she did what Adrien instructed her to do when picking up the balls. Adrien tells her that they don't have a choice since they can't practice during the club hours and instructs Marinette to swing her racket 100 times.
Marinette then points out it's raining, because tennis can't really be played in the rain, but Adrien ignores her and tells her to not forget that they'll practice the following morning.
When Marinette's father returns from work, he finds Marinette sleeping with bruises all over herself, which causes him to worry.
In the cafeteria, Nino asks Rose and Mylene what happened to Mari where they tell him about the tennis match. Nino finds Marinette sleeping in the classroom and drops a container before her, causing her to wake up. He tells her that he's heard that she's been practicing tennis morning and night and tells her that she has to eat, otherwise she won't have any energy.
While Marinette eats, Nino simply stares at her and he also notices the bruises on her and asks Marinette if she's practicing tennis so hard because she wants to be with Adrien and says that she can't forget about him. Marinette simply stares back at Nino and thinks for a moment before she says that he said to not get in his way while Nino told her that it was her new birthday.
Marinette continues by saying that to be reborn as a new person, she needs to stop getting in Adrien's way. She says that she said she would give up on Adrien, but she realizes that she was just trying to be tough and says that she guesses she can't forget about him. Nino tells her that he understands and that Marinette is on her journey to get over Adrien and that it might take a long time, but he'll support her and states that he'll never give up on her, that he's very persistent and tells her not to forget that.
At night, tennis practice still continues with Adrien instructing Marinette, even until the lights go out. Marinette assumes that they're done until Adrien tells her that they'll practice her swing outside of the court where there are lights.
Marinette and Adrien then work on serving, returns, forehand, and backhand. All in preparation for their rematch against Kim and Chloe.
As they're practicing one night, though, Chloe comes and watches them. Seeing Marinette and Adrien's teamwork together makes her slightly angry at their seemingly closeness.
At school, Adrien's mother shows up with her camera and in a disguise and attempts to track down students to point her in the way of the literature department, Marinette's department. Rose and Mylene notice Adrien's mother first and ask her why she's dressed up like that and she says that she didn't want Adrien to know she came. Rose and Mylene both tell her that she sticks out and they compare her to Marinette, as in their disguises are not very good.
Hearing Marinette's name, Adrien's mother tells them how she hasn't seen Marinette for a long time and how she really misses her. Her friends tell her how they thought Adrien and Marinette would get together. Rose then continues saying that they were so close and that they even kissed. Mylene jumps in too late, telling Rose not to say anything, but Adrien's mother already heard what Rose said and is shocked since she hadn't heard about it before and yells in excitement in the middle of the campus.
Adrien's mother then starts taking off in a different direction. Mari's friends ask her if she wanted to go see Marinette and tells her that she's at the tennis courts, but Adrien's mother says that she doesn't need to see her at school anymore and that she's decided to bring Marinette back into the house. Mari's friends are shocked and tell Adrien's mother that Marinette is attempting to forget about Adrien, but Adrien's mother says that Marinette doesn't need to forget about him since they already kissed. His mother then continues by saying that despite what Adrien says, she's definitely going to take Marinette back.
At night, Marinette and Adrien are back to practicing Marinette's serve. Marinette hits it again and again with Adrien's guidance and finally is able to hit it into the right box causing her to jump up and down and hug Adrien, without him pushing her away.
Seeing what position they're in, Marinette quickly releases herself from Adrien and apologizes. Somewhat ignoring what just happened, Adrien tells Marinette that even in a day, a child can learn how to serve. Marinette laughs it off and Adrien tells her that it's great that she has so many things to get excited about in her life and that sometimes he envies her. Marinette stares at him for a moment before he tells her to get back to serving.
On the day of the game, Marinette leaves her house and her father calls for her to wait a second and tells her that they can move into their new house and tells her not to go back to the apartment, but go to the new house.
At the school, Marinette sees Nino as she's going up the stairs, slowly because her legs hurt. Nino presents her with sandwiches for good luck in her math, which Marinette eats while she's in the locker room that afternoon.
Chloe is done changing then and looks at Marinette asking her how she can be so relaxed eating sandwiches. Marinette says that it's for good luck and Chloe refutes saying that if those superstitions actually worked then no one would lose the game and asks Marinette if she knows how much trouble she's causing Adrien. Marinette tells her that she's putting in a lot of effort to not cause him trouble. Chloe tells her that the effort she's putting in is already trouble and states that the matches are embarrassing for Adrien and that he's wasting his time because of Marinette's training stating that Marinette is giving the man she loves so much trouble and asks how she doesn't feel bad about it before going out onto the court.
After spinning the racket, it is decided that Kim and Chloe will serve first and as Marinette and Adrien are walking back to the base line, Adrien tells Marinette not to let a week of her effort go to waste and tells her last minute tips finishing with telling Marinette that she's not alone, that he's with her so she shouldn't be afraid.
The match starts and Marinette is unable to successfully return a ball. Kim is angry that Marinette is able to hit every ball of his, since they're superfast, but Chloe points out that Marinette isn't even able to return it across the net and that they'll win for sure, but Kim says that it's a matter of his pride and tells Chloe to just focus on Marinette.
Marinette then channels her inner Adrien advice pool and thinks back to what he taught her when she finally realizes that she's not afraid of looking at the ball anymore and Kim and Chloe's hits are much slower. Marinette then looks over to Adrien who gives a slight nod of approval before Kim hits a serve to Marinette who successfully hits it back over the net and in court, shocking everyone, including Kim, in which Chloe is the only woman who is able to return Kim's serve. Adrien then looks over to Marinette and tells her that she did it, to which Kim falls to the ground seeing that Marinette, a beginner, is able to return his serve.
Marinette then sprains her ankle and Adrien says that she can't play anymore, telling Kim that he calls the match off. Adrien then picks Marinette up and begins to carry her, to which Chloe is jealous.
While in Adrien's arms, Marinette apologizes to him because they lost again, but Adrien tells her that he didn't think they'd win from the beginning. In her thoughts, Marinette wonders that if she said that she loved Adrien even more, would God be mad at her.
That afternoon, Marinette returns to her house holding on to Adrien with her ankle. Adrien asks if they could get to her house already.
Marinette says that she thinks it's close, mostly to keep walking arm in arm with Adrien, but Adrien points out that that's what Marinette said before and that they should've taken a taxi. Marinette says that that's a waste of money and Adrien tells her to think of him.
Marinette then asks Adrien if he called her by her first name when she hit Kim's serve, but Adrien claims that he doesn't remember since he was concentrated on the game. Marinette slyly smiles as she looks where her new house is and finally makes it to the front door where she rings the doorbell. Adrien then attempts to leave by telling Marinette to tell her father that he said hello, but Marinette stops Adrien by stating that she thinks her father is still inside, asks if he would like a cup of tea, and begins talking about how much she's sure that her father wants to see him.
Adrien, getting the hint that Kotoko doesn't want him to leave, tells Marinette that he understands and tells her to get off of his arm.
Marinette lets go of his arm and apologizes before lightly grabbing onto it again as she was before. However, when they go up to the door, they see an older man standing there. Adrien asks if it's Marinette's grandfather, but Marinette says that she doesn't know who he is. She asks the man who he is, but the man says that that's rude since they're the ones that came to his house. Shocked, Marinette says that she's sure she got the right house and states that she lives there, but the man says that he does, which results in a confused Marinette.