AN: Previously: Luka got given his nickname, Mari suffered from a cold and comtemplated quitting her day job. There'll be one or two chapters more, but then the story's done.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Chat Noir © Thomas Astruc
private chat: chloesterol and marinara
marinara:
chloé...
chloesterol:
what
marinara:
I'm not dating you
chloesterol:
date me for clout
marinara:
no
chloesterol:
well
im not deleting that pic
so people can continue to think that
marinara:
I'm in a happy relationship
sorry
chloesterol:
for like
three days now
marinara:
still three months
chloesterol:
it feels shorter than that
marinara:
time flies when you're
having fun
chloesterol:
gross
marinara:
you have all the fun with me
chloesterol:
no
ur boring
marinara:
mmm
why do you watch me then
chloesterol:
i laugh at u
in pity
marinara:
ah yes
the pity laugh
I understand
chloesterol:
good
marinara:
I fucking swear though
if chat starts saying shit about you
I'm going to cry
chloesterol:
stick up for me
love me
marinara:
no no
they'll just mock me
not you
chloesterol:
id mock u too
marinara:
reassuring
thank you for the ego boost, chloé
chloesterol:
anything for u
marinara:
do you actually mean that
or are you lying
chloesterol:
depends
what do u want
marinara:
can you send me a pic of you
that like
actually shows if you've got moles or whatever
chloesterol:
wat
marinara:
listen
what if there's a mole you always edit out
keeping it from the world
I need to know these details
chloesterol:
what are u doing
marinara:
nothing
chloesterol:
right
marinara:
look
I thought it would be better to ask
than to just shove my camera in your face
chloesterol:
i wouldnt have questioned it
im beautiful
marinara:
a beautiful idiot
chloesterol:
isnt that u
marinara:
aw
you calling me beautiful?
chloesterol:
i dont associate with ugly people
marinara:
so nice
thank you
chloesterol:
your eyeliner was wonky last night
marinara:
leave me alone
chloesterol:
u smudged it when u screamed into ur hands
marinara:
priorities
chloesterol:
dont do it again
marinara:
maybe I'll wear no make-up next time
what'll you say then
huh
chloesterol:
gross
thats what
marinara:
what
I bet you've got like
no eyebrows without make-up on
chloesterol:
im beautiful
fk u
marinara:
prove it
chloesterol:
maybe i will
marinara:
pussy
do it
chloesterol:
u know what
marinara:
what
chloesterol:
come stay over
marinara:
that sounds oddly threatening
chloesterol:
u can finally have a good skincare routine
marinara:
don't insult me to get me in your home
chloesterol:
come
marinara:
okay, sure
when
chloesterol:
now
marinara:
what
chloesterol:
u dont stream today
come
marinara:
I have work in the morning
chloesterol:
so slip away
marinara:
you want me to do the walk of shame...
chloesterol:
ur skin will be glowing
marinara:
walk of
pride
chloesterol:
ye
marinara:
okay
I can get behind that
chloesterol:
good
marinara:
do u want me to bring anything over
not wine
chloesterol:
pyjamas
marinara:
good thinking
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group chat: milknet is back
marinara has joined the chat
marinara:
hello
leks:
hi
lukalele:
hi
adrikins:
hi
marinara:
hi
lukalele:
what u doin here
marinara:
wanting to talk with friends
is that a crime
luka
is it?
adrikins:
it is
when you ditch us!
marinara:
it was one evening
you'll get over it
leks:
never
marinara:
you could've come too!
leks:
no thanks
marinara:
chloé actually offered
it wasn't just me being nice
lukalele:
ur never nice
adrikins:
where was my invite?
marinara:
lost
lukalele:
ur not welcome with them any more
Im sorry adrien
leks:
im more liked than u
adrikins:
how could this happen...
marinara:
chloé wanted the attention on her
not on you
adrikins:
so you're saying
you love me!
leks:
absolutely
be gross in private
marinara:
I love you more than chloé
leks:
like that's hard
adrikins:
chloe is very lovable!
lukalele:
idk
I think she might hate me
marinara:
no that's just chloé
don't take it personally
lukalele:
I am
marinara:
well
don't
lukalele:
try and stop me
marinara:
?
lukalele:
exactly
u cant
marinara:
why do I even put up with you
you make me sigh
lukalele:
from fondness
marinara:
no
leks:
no one sighs from fondness
for u
marinara:
exactly
leks:
i'm the favourite child
lukalele:
facts pls
leks:
ask mom
lukalele:
facts pls
marinara:
I think it depends on the day
and whether either of you do your own washing
lukalele:
hey
marinara:
what
you know I'm right
leks:
see
it's me
marinara:
you're both equally as terrible
lukalele:
Im sorry our moms loves us
while u got thrown out
marinara:
first of all
that's not correct at all
leks:
u shouted too much at night
had to go
marinara:
that's not even a little bit right
lukalele:
worst child
I understand why ur mom complains to ours
marinara:
she does not
leks:
ye but
can u prove that
?
marinara:
this is ridiculous
I am the perfect child here
the shining example of what you two should be
lukalele:
depressed
leks:
overworked
marinara:
fed up with you two
you scared adrien away
leks:
weak
lukalele:
dont change the subject
were busy insulting u
marinara:
must you
I'm sensitive
leks:
weak
marinara:
were both of those directed at me
or what
leks:
mayb
marinara:
e
lukalele:
children
calm down
marinara:
shut up, grandpa
lukalele:
I dont have any white hairs
marinara:
yeah because you dyed the few grey ones
I know your secrets
leks:
clinging to youth with blue hair
i see how it is
marinara:
pathetic isn't it
leks:
ur
pink
marinara:
yeah because strangers on the internet pressured me into it
peer pressure is dangerous
watch out
lukalele:
already given her that talk
its ok
marinara:
wow
you're actually a good brother
lukalele:
thanks
I do try sometimes
leks:
brother
can u get me a drink
lukalele:
no
leks:
that lasted long
lukalele:
I gave u a mouse
what more could u want from me
marinara:
clearly too much
tsk
leks:
i'm testing the boundaries
marinara:
you've been doing that all your life
leks:
i'm still testing
lukalele:
thats it
Im moving out
Ive had enough
leks:
ye ok
sure
lukalele:
mari let me in
marinara:
no
you had your chance
lukalele:
Ive changed my mind
let me share ur bed
marinara:
what's in it for me
lukalele:
my
company
marinara:
yeah no
marinara has left the chat
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private chat: adrikins and marinara
marinara:
okay
okay
I broached the subject
adrikins:
you did?
marinara:
well
more like my dad asked how I was doing
and I just blurted that my stream's going great
adrikins:
you are the stream
it's true!
marinara:
shut up
he looked a bit concerned at that
but then my mom came in so the subject came
adrikins:
that
doesn't sound like you talked about it at all?
marinara:
well
I did in my head
for a while
and then they asked if I wanted to have dinner with them tomorrow
and I didn't say no
adrikins:
that's good!
marinara:
and then
they asked if you want to come
adrikins:
?
really?
marinara:
yeah
so
are you free?
adrikins:
definitely!
i'm excited
do you think they'll like me as much as nino?
marinara:
stupid question
adrikins:
you're right...
nino is too precious
marinara:
let's just skip that
but yes, they really want you there
don't feel pressured to come though
you don't have to like
suck up to them or anything
if my parents offend you somehow
I'm apologising in advance
adrikins:
but they seem so nice?
marinara:
they're
enthusiastic
adrikins:
even chloe says they're nice!
i've got high hopes
marinara:
aaa
adrikins:
is that a scream of joy
marinara:
it could be
adrikins:
how can i be certain it is?
marinara:
make me happy
then it'll always be
adrikins:
so i'll never make you scream in pleasure?
way to break it to me gently
marinara:
gross
adrikins:
gross?
marinara:
let's stick to holding hands
forever
we're innocent
adrikins:
can we not
marinara:
that depends on whether my parents like you
adrikins:
it does?
marinara:
no
but that's a bonus
adrikins:
challenge accepted!
marinara:
the challenge of
getting into my pants
adrikins:
we're innocent!
don't be so crude!
marinara:
ok ok
my bad
adrikins:
good
marinara:
I'll try and talk to them before dinner
I guess
since you coming will like
clear up any awkwardness
adrikins:
wouldn't it be the other way around?
marinara:
nah
adrikins:
if you say so?
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group chat: adrien's a homewrecker
marinara has joined the chat
marinara:
hello
chloesterol:
hi
marinara:
you're here
early
chloesterol:
i just got home
marinara:
is the milkshake gone yet
chloesterol:
still drinking it
Alyarr:
she showed us a candid pic of you
looking real mad while making it
marinara:
I can't help that my expression looks like that
naturally
chloesterol:
strike a pose and ull look fine
marinara:
thanks
that does wonders for my confidence
chloesterol:
for real tho
u could actually put some effort in and take nice pics
marinara:
idk
that really is effort
chloesterol:
the last u posted was blurry
marinara:
a statement
chloesterol:
not a good one
marinara:
you're hurting me here
Alyarr:
there is a big contrast between you two here
marinara:
and you
you're the loser here
Alyarr:
what the hell
marinara:
!
Alyarr:
listen
just because adrien gave your dad some flowers
doesn't mean you get to take it out on me
marinara:
I will not be controlled
chloesterol:
urs dads hot tho
marinara:
I will kick you
I can do that
chloesterol:
rude
marinara:
let's change the subject
hello, alya
how are you
Alyarr:
offended
chloesterol:
as u should be
ur follower count is lowest here
Alyarr:
I'm not an attention whore like you two
sorry
chloesterol:
thats why i like mari best
she understands me
marinara:
I understand nothing
don't look at me
chloesterol:
she understands me
and that i like to look pretty
so maybe she should do the same
marinara:
my phone's camera is pretty shit though
chloesterol:
fix that
marinara:
no
it's not broken so I'm fine with it
chloesterol:
uve got the money to
marinara:
that doesn't mean I'm going to
chloesterol:
im going to smash it
marinara:
well
that's just rude
chloesterol:
its called being a good friend
marinara:
has anyone
ever
called you that
chloesterol:
maybe once
marinara:
a badge of honour
chloesterol:
take pics of ur pretty skin
marinara:
you should kinda murdery when you say it like that
chloesterol:
im not going to kill u
marinara:
I don't believe that
but ok
chloesterol:
not unless u keep up with the routine
marinara:
why are you threatening me
over skincare
chloesterol:
have a selfcare day
look after urself
marinara:
what do you think I've been doing before you
?
chloesterol:
wearing bad clothes
marinara:
offensive...
chloesterol:
ur the one that came to me for help
marinara:
I'd never
chloesterol:
u come to me for other help too
Alyarr:
getting lesbian vibes here
marinara:
we're married
Alyarr:
right
my bad
chloesterol:
fk u
Alyarr:
I said I'm sorry?
chloesterol:
im leaving
marinara:
bye chlo
chloesterol:
bye loser
Alyarr:
bye?
chloesterol has left the chat
marinara:
before you even ask
I doubt you pissed her off
Alyarr:
sometimes
I can't even tell if she actually likes us
marinara:
sdkjghdfhfj
she does, I swear
Alyarr:
you and adrien say this
but whenever you're both gone
it's so so awkward here
marinara:
she's shy
in her own way
Alyarr:
I'm
sure
marinara:
if it helps
she doesn't really bitch about you guys
so that's a good sign
Alyarr:
you two get along well
and it confuses me greatly
marinara:
idk
I never would've thought we'd be friends
but she's actually really cool
Alyarr:
will I ever see it mari
will I
marinara:
if you deserve it
Alyarr:
wow
telling me I'm not a good girl
I see how it is
marinara:
only nino can call you a bad girl
sorry
Alyarr:
die
marinara:
cruel...
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private chat: adrikins and marinara
marinara:
ok
I did it for real this time
adrikins:
tell me more?
marinara:
luka's already confirmed that I did the right thing
so my confidence isn't crumbling
and I will not be crying in bed tonight
adrikins:
that's
great to hear?
marinara:
validation and praise if what I live off of
adrikins:
and stalling!
marinara:
ya
I'm getting to it...
adrikins:
i'm impatient!
marinara:
you really are
ok
so
adrikins:
so
marinara:
so
adrikins:
so...
marinara:
I brought up
maybe not working there as often
and they were really supportive?
like
I knew they would but
but they seemed really happy that I brought it up myself?
adrikins:
good!
marinara:
they're gonna look for someone now
two
adrikins:
someones!
marinara:
yes
and I also got told to extend the offer to you
if you want
adrikins:
?
marinara:
already said you're busy but
they wanted to see you more so it's an excuse I think?
adrikins:
as much as i'd like to say yes
don't think i can?
i'm a full time mom you know
marinara:
you are, yes
and a rich boy
rich boys don't need jobs
adrikins:
shhh!
don't bully me
marinara:
okay, mom
adrikins:
that sounds weird!
marinara:
yeah
let's not do that again
adrikins:
so they're fine with you quitting
for real?
marinara:
yeah
they offered to let me go like
immediately?
but I said I'd stick around to meet the new people
and help out until they're all settled and
trusted
adrikins:
exciting!
marinara:
hopefully
fingers crossed it's no one I went to school with
that'll be awkward
adrikins:
oh no
the dreaded
what do you do now conversation?
marinara:
the worst...
adrikins:
i got asked that the other day
and just
blanked
marinara:
that's what you do
nothing important
adrikins:
rude!
marinara:
well
you're not doing me yet, are you?
adrikins:
marinette!
marinara:
what
that was a good one
come on
adrikins:
my eyes!
marinara:
yeah yeah
imagine my eyes
when you hit on my dad
adrikins:
oh my god?
i did not!
marinara:
mmm...
adrikins:
i panicked ok?
i wanted to be cute!
marinara:
you're always cute
but for real
thanks for giving them flowers
you didn't have to?
you didn't have to bring anything at all
other than yourself
yeah
adrikins:
i wanted to!
i needed to make a good impression right
marinara:
you make me happy
that's good enough already
adrikins:
now it's even better!
marinara:
if you say so
adrikins:
bribing them
to give me their daughter!
marinara:
am I only worth flowers to you
wow?
adrikins:
i can be flashier next time
if there is
a next time
marinara:
probably
adrikins:
cool
marinara:
cool
adrikins:
cool
marinara:
so
are you ditching me later for luka
or do you wanna watch something with me
adrikins:
chicken time!
marinara:
I hate that answer
adrikins:
i'm a responsible parent!
mari
let's
move in together and get chickens!
marinara:
yeah, no
that's not happening
adrikins:
which bit
marinara:
both
adrikins:
the rejection...
marinara:
no pets in my building
adrikins:
that's
not true at all?
marinara:
new rule
adrikins:
wow!
just break my heart gently
pls?
marinara:
ok
someday we'll move in
and dress plagg in a chicken costume
adrikins:
dslkgjdhdj
marinara:
that's the best I've got
sorry...
adrikins:
next halloween
marinara:
too soon
adrikins:
i meant for the costume!
marinara:
oh!
that's doable
probably
might have to be for a small dog
adrikins:
a real photoshoot!
marinara:
looking forward to it
adrikins:
i'll get chloe to take the good pics!
marinara:
that's
pushing it a bit I think
adrikins:
no no!
she's begging to take your pics
and this'll make you happy
so i'll convince her eventually!
marinara:
that made no sense
but ok
adrikins:
shhhh...
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private chat: Thani and marinara
Thani:
Okay, give it to me straight.
Was that good enough or not?
marinara:
v good
Thani:
Yes?
marinara:
yeah she'll love it
thank you
Thani:
I still need to actually colour it.
marinara:
true
but it's very nice
chloé's going to love it
for real
Thani:
If you're sure.
marinara:
very sure
very very
as long as you get her hair colour right
she'll be happy
Thani:
You're making me nervous.
marinara:
kdsghh
just do what you do
it'll be fine
it's a present anyway
Thani:
Are you sure she's not the type to straight out say she hates it?
Because I'm getting that vibe from her.
marinara:
probably
but she won't hate it
Thani:
You're oddly confident.
marinara:
because I'm a good person
nah she said she wanted this anyway
so
it's kind of easy to guess her reaction
Thani:
Okay.
marinara:
you're real worried about this
calm down
it's chloé
Thani:
I'm a nervous person.
marinara:
chill out, my guy
Thani:
That doesn't really help.
marinara:
when are you gonna start slacking
I'm bored
Thani:
Watch at half past?
I want to finish this video first.
marinara:
hang on
you weren't even drawing?
Thani:
There's more to me than my work, you fool.
marinara:
I'm amazed
and feel swindled all at once
Thani:
I'm sorry you had to find out this way.
marinara:
it's a tragic day...
Thani:
At least I'm not ditching you, right?
You should leave Adrien for me.
marinara:
you're absolutely right
let's ride off into the sunset
Thani:
What are we riding on?
marinara:
bicycles
Thani:
Have you got a neat little basket at the front?
marinara:
I don't
own one at all
unless my parents still have mine from like
ten years ago
Thani:
Pretty sure my parents still have mine.
marinara:
great
let's use that
Thani:
Hang on, I need to come get you first.
marinara:
ok
might as well sleep until morning then
that's how long it'll take you
Thani:
Maybe my legs are really muscly.
And I'll get there in record time.
marinara:
woo me with your leg muscles
Thani:
I'll flex them in a stretch.
marinara:
oh, man
I sure am getting hot and sweaty
thinking of your long spider legs
Thani:
…
marinara:
am I wrong
come on
Thani:
Spiders aren't very sexy.
You've ruined my dream.
marinara:
it was a dream to seduce me?
how sweet
Thani:
I've changed my mind.
I'll get someone else to appreciate my spider legs.
marinara:
I see you're embracing it now
and leaving me
is this how all relationships end
Thani:
It's how ours does.
Good-bye, Marinette.
marinara:
no
Thani:
Bye.
marinara:
no?
you said you'd spend time with me!
Thani:
That was until I stopped fantasising about you and my childhood bike.
I'm sorry, we can't be together.
marinara:
this is terrible
Thani:
You are.
marinara:
wtf
it hasn't even been two minutes
and you're insulting me?
Thani:
You deserve it.
marinara:
I'm sensitive, okay
I can't handle such abuse
Thani:
Poor baby.
marinara:
I'm crying.
Thani:
Cry harder.
marinara:
you'd like that, wouldn't you?
Thani:
I'm going to get a drink.
marinara:
yes
yes!
I'll join you!
Thani:
Pick something to watch.
marinara:
!