Hey there everyone!
Firstly, in case you're wondering about my MLB fanfiction : CLOSER. I haven't forgotten about it. In fact, I have an idea about what I want to do but I'm dead centre of my Prep Exams and Finals are coming up in November.
Which brings me to this.
So if you read my profile then you know that I had been working on a fic prior to Closer. Well, this is the fic I'd been working on.
I'm not really good at coming up with a Title so if you guys have a suggestion as to what the title of this fic should be then hit me a review. Of course, credit will be given to the person whose title I choose.
I've got around 7 chapters written out already, that includes this one. I'm gonna upload one chapter at the beginning and end of each month until my Finals are over. That means that I will only be able to update Closer at the end of November.
Now I give you the prologue...
"Okay class, now that we've finished that, let's move on to something a little more fun," Miss Bustier had just completed the last lesson for the day much earlier than usual, "I want each of you to talk about a special person in your lives. Someone who is really close and important to you. A person that you know you can count on no matter what. You are free to discuss it with your partner and do share a story or two to make this lesson more interesting." It wasn't too long before Miss Bustier had to ask the class to keep their voices a little bit low.
"I think I'm gonna talk about my uncle Bernie. After all, he is the one who hooked me up with my sweet DJ gear. Dude, who are you gonna talk about?" Nino asked, looking up at dazed Adrien.
"Earth to Adrien," Nino waved his hand in front of Adrien.
"Huh, oh sorry, I kinda spaced out," Adrien smiled and scratched his head.
"I asked you who you were gonna talk about, Dude."
"Oh right, I'm gonna talk about my cousin."
Nino looked confused, "Cousin? Dude, you never told me you had a cousin?"
"We've known each other for as long as I can remember. She's the only person I tell everything to other than you. I haven't seen her in a long while but we've always kept in touch." Adrien sighed as memories came flooding back. Two toddlers, a blonde boy and a red-headed girl, rushing towards the swings in a park, playing hide and seek, sharing an ice-cream cone since one had dropped theirs.
Adrien's thoughts were interrupted as Miss Bustier announced, "Okay, it seems like everyone is ready. Who would like to go first...Ah, Marinette." Alya had held Marinette's hand up encouraging her blue-eyed bestie to speak in front of the entire class.
"Are you crazy?! What if I make a fool out of myself in front of Adrien?" Marinette whisper-shouted.
Just as she was about to ask the patient teacher to pick someone else, Alya pushed her out of her seat and whispered, "You go girl! You got this!" Marinette nervously made her way to the front of the class. She looked up and saw Adrien give her thumbs up with a wink and that same gorgeous smile. She felt herself melting and shook her head back to reality.
"Uh, I'd like to choose my parents because if it weren't for them then I wouldn't even be here. My parents are very important to me. They always support me when I make a decision and encourage me to pursue my passion and dreams. They always help me learn from my mistakes." She clapped her hands together thinking of a story to tell. "I remember the time I tried to surprise them with a batch of their famous choc-chip cookies," she tapped her chin trying to recall more, "I was five, no six, I put salt instead of sugar and emptied the entire box of baking powder into the bowl. In short, I almost blew up the entire kitchen but they were very supportive which is why one of them always stayed in the kitchen with me whenever I wanted to bake. Well, of course now I'm much more capable to handle myself in the kitchen although my dad always checks up on me, just in case." Marinette thanked the class and went back to her seat.
"Very well done, Marinette. Okay, who's next?" Said Miss Bustier.
Just as Mylene made her way shyly to the front, Adrien turned to Marinette with a huge smile, "Wow Marinette, that was incredible! I'm sure your parents would be really proud to hear all the sweet things you said about them."
Marinette blushed, "Yank thou, uh I mean, thank you," earning a nudge from Alya after Adrien had turned to the front to listen to the rest of his classmates.
Mylene spoke about how her father has always been a major part of her life and how she couldn't imagine not having him in her life. Nino, as he had mentioned, spoke about his uncle Bernie and how he inspired the young teen to try DJing. Alya emphasized how her mother encouraged her to be independent and to never give up on whatever she wanted. Ivan voiced his feelings as he chose Mylene as his special person, making the shy girl's face turn crimson. Afterwards came Chloe's tantrum about not being able to choose herself as her special person but then she surrendered by speaking about her father always giving her what she wants. Lastly was Adrien, after hearing about everyone's incredible parents, siblings, uncles and aunts, he was a little nervous hoping that he would be able to do justice to the incredible relationship he shared with his cousin. Marinette was somehow the only one who noticed something wrong. She placed a hand on his shoulder causing him to jump up from his thoughts and turn back to his friend. She gave him a shy, yet warm, reassuring smile, "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do great," she whispered. He gave her one of those heart melting smiles and stood up.
As he made his way, he placed his hand in his pocket to hold the lucky charm bracelet that Marinette had given him some time back. It always seemed to help calm his nerves in any and every situation.
"Well, I absolutely agree with all of you about the importance of parents in our lives. I was going to talk about my mother because she is very special to me even though I haven't seen her in a while." He spoke in a shy voice that gradually became comfortably confident, "My father may not spend much time with me but I can't imagine not having him in my life either. But if there's anyone just as special and important to me as my parents then it has got to be my cousin. We maybe cousins by blood but we're practically siblings. She has always been there for me. She's ever ready to listen and give me the advice I need. We became even closer after losing my Aunt in a car crash about eight years ago. We always rely on each other for support when one of us is feeling down. We've done lots of fun things together. We have gone ice skating, hiking, camping and a bunch of other awesome stuff. When we were little, I accidentally ruined a design that my father was working on while playing. Obviously, there was no punishment but she still took the blame for me. That's just how she is and I love her for being that way."
The class clapped as Adrien gave a little bow and made his way back to his place. "Wow Adrien, its seems like you and your cousin share a very strong bond," said Miss Bustier.
"Yes Ms. Bustier, I can't imagine what I would do without her." He replied with a small smile, content with the outcome of his speech. The school bell finally rang ending school for the day. Marinette stood by the steps waiting for Alya when she heard a familiar voice from behind.
"Hey, Marinette."
"Oh, Hi Adrien," she said with a wave.
"I just wanted to say thanks for earlier."
Marinette blushed, "Oh, it was nothing."
Adrien smiled, "I'm really lucky to have a such great friend like you."
"I think your cousin is the lucky one to have you. I'm sure she'd be really happy to hear what you had to say about her," she said with a polite smile.
"Honestly, I'm the lucky one to have a cousin like her. Hey, do you need a ride?" Asked the blonde pointing towards the silver car parked by the pavement.
"No Thanks, I'm actually waiting for Alya." She said pointing to the entrance of the school.
"Okay then, see you tomorrow." Adrien said with a wave as he walked towards the car.
"Bye..."Marinette waved back dreamily even after the car had drove off. She felt a sudden tap on her shoulder.
"Stuck in Adrienland again?" Alya asked making her best friend blush, "C'mon let's go."
Don't forget to review and let me know your thoughts.I'll be back on 30 September 2019
