trigger warnings in this chapter: subtle mentions of abuse, alcohol, medicine use

Chapter Six - You're Lying To Her

They looked at him wide eyed, this insane plan of his was made clear he went off the rails. They knew he cared for Marinette deeply but never knew it was possible for him to even come up with something as drastic and dangerous as this.

"You're going to what-"

"Come on, dude. You're not thinking straight. I mean, he couldn't have, right?" Nino still questioned in disbelief, even if they had met the boy not that long ago, he never came off as someone who'd want to hurt his friend.

The blond huffed in response, running his hand through his hair as he chuckled bitterly. "Of course he couldn't! But he still did, damn it. I'm thinking straight, don't tell me I'm not. Now are you going to help me or not?" His eyes pierced through theirs, a look of hate and determination clouded his judgement but they both knew he'd still work through this without help.

Chloe sighed, pulling him into a hug as Nino patted his back. "Alright. We'll help but just..calm down. We can't risk getting you akumatized at a time like this." The model nodded and drew in a deep breath, letting out whatever negative emotion he'd felt as he exhaled.

He knew they were right. It'd be a problem if Hawkmoth managed to snatch him during this, strong emotions especially. Who knows what'll happen if he ever got caught? Maybe he was being irrational or maybe he'd finally lost his sanity through this..plan he thought of. But, it was for the sake of their friend.

A friend they hadn't known was going through hell. If only he saw the signs earlier.

I'm such an idiot!

The blonde stared down at the floor, his thoughts screaming at him as tears burned his eyes. "You didn't see her during the two weeks we were gone, Chlo."

They glanced at each other before looking at him with sad eyes, chests clenching with hurt for both their friends as they watched him sit down, his head in his hands as he breathed deeply.

"She had nightmares. She'd be so drowsy from the injections and medication that she'd speak without thinking of what she's saying. God, the amount of times I've stayed up on countless nights to make sure she was safe. That she was sleeping peacefully without the memories of that- that monster haunting her. It was the first time of my life that i felt insane rage, felt the urge to kill him for even hurting a hair on her precious head." Adrien sniffed, looking into the room where Marinette's soft laughs rang through the air. He closed his eyes as he smiled slightly, listening to the beautiful sounds that came out of the girl who needed some happiness in her life.

Chloe wiped a tear that slipped down her cheek and sat next to him, her arm over his shoulder as Nino gave him a comforting look. "We understand, I can't imagine going through something so drastic as that. But you have to understand, Adrien...you're lying to her."

"if it means that I can protect her then I don't care. She can hate me all she wants but at least she'll be alive and happy."

He sat in the far corner of the room, the lights dimmed as the now rising moon shone it's light through the blinds of the window that casted a shadow over the boy. A drink in hand that he sipped every now and then.

It was a matter of time that he slipped up and was found out, he knew that. He also knew now that it was out, no one would see him the same, treat him the same and maybe even avoid him. But there was one thing he was sure of.

She'd run back to him.

No matter what he did to her, how much pain and suffering he put her through, it was set in stone.

She'd run back to him because of the love she has for the blue haired boy.

He laid back on the floor, staring up at the ceiling as he smirked. "He can have her all he wants. In the end, she'll always be mine."

Maybe it was a long stretch, maybe it was known knowledge but he knew he was the bad guy now. Luka knew there was no other role that would fit him this far into everything that'd happened.

From meeting her parents up to the moment where they moved in together was only the path of destiny set for them.

He changed for the worst and honestly?

He didn't care one bit.

Hawkmoth wanted a villain powerful enough to take over the world.

And well, here it was. His greatest creation ready to be used and fulfilled.

apologies for the short chapter!

i've recently been working on other projects and school has REALLY been kicking my ass like jesus christ.

thank god the year is ending, wooo!

anyway, i hope you enjoyed. next few chapters will be nearing the end of this story and will be action and drama filled.

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see you all soon!