Heyoo beans! I see you're back for more!
I have an unexpected shout out for you today!
I have few a bean frans that seem to really enjoy my stories and they both continuously favorite them and their support means so much to me!
Thank you so much to Toshiro of the Eternal Dream and Syepiz. I am so grateful to have faithful readers like you. I hope you're having and amazing time, whenever and wherever you are!
Reviews!
LadyoftheBirds: Thank you for my very first review! I'm so excited too! Love you birdie!
Syepiz: If you do end up reading the original you will be able to understand a bit better when I reference the original story, so even though the original story won't be as good as this one, it's still a good idea to read the original so you can understand why I did things the way I did in this story.
Avenger2003: I'm glad you enjoy the drama, however this gives me the perfect chance to let everyone know that while I forgot to write this in, they will not have their miraculous in this story. It might make sense to have them from your point of view at this point in the chapter but I have it set up so it's just Adrienette with a side of Ninalya.
Johnshawn965: Like I told Syepiz, its not crucial to read the original story unless you want to understand the references of the original story in this rewrite. Reading each first, second, and third chapters all the way to the end of both stories wont make much sense because things in the plot of this story has been changed to make things move more smoothly and not as jumbled.
mayuralover: You have no idea how awesome it is to have you back. I really do hope this new experience is enjoyable for you!
GUESTS!
Angel: I mean like…. Oof?
Now I believe it's time to get on with the story!
Without further ado, I bring to you, the second chapter, 'Promise'
(Promise) a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc.
Marinette's POV
I go home after he storms off and leaves me behind in tears. When I get there maman takes one look at me and pulls me into a tight hug.
"He'll come around sweetheart. He cares about you a lot but he might need some time to warm up to you again," She tells me.
"How do you know?" I ask through my tears.
"Don't tell him I told you this, but he stops by the bakery once a week before you wake up and asks Papa and I how you're doing. He really has missed you an awful lot," she admits.
"I've missed him too Maman…" I mumble.
"I know, I know. How about you go upstairs and get some rest, ok?"
I nod, make my way up to my room, and curl up in my bed.
When I wake up school is already halfway over. I head downstairs to grab a snack and freeze when I see Adrien come up through the stairway into my house. I immediately turn the other way, trying to get to my room but I'm halted when he calls out to me.
"Marinette please, I'm sorry, ok? I need you too, but you just keep shutting me out and I don't know what I did wrong…" His voice is filled with pain and regret and it brings me to tears.
I turn to face him. "You didn't do anything wrong ok? Things just didn't work out the way we hoped them to." I admit.
"I know you have Nathaniel, and he's the perfect boyfriend for you, but can you please try to find time for me?" He pleads.
My heart sinks in my chest. "Nath and I broke up nearly a month ago but by then I had already ruined things between us." I pause to wipe away my tears. "I'm so so sorry. I didn't know how to make it up to you. I figured you hated me by now…" I mumble as I stare down at my shoes and hug my chest.
My breath catches when his arms wrap around me and his head rests on my shoulder.
"I've always loved you Mari. Being away from you hurt but I'm not going to hate you ok? I know you never meant to hurt me."
"I love you too, Adrien."
I feel him shift to look at me.
"Really?" he asks.
"Of course, you're my best friend!" I smile up at him.
"R-Right, of course, I knew that…" he stutters as he pulls me back into a hug.
"I promise not to let things get between us anymore. I don't want to lose you." I tell him.
"I-I promise too… I can't stand the thought of losing you, Mari." He pulls me a little closer.
"This whole dating thing is dumb anyways," I declare. "My grades got really bad and I never had time for anything… I can't get distracted by some guy, you know? I have so much I need to do! Like Lycee, University, and get good enough to snag an internship with a real designer! I can't afford to waste my time."
Adrien sighs.
"I-I totally get it. It's not like, you know... romantic relationships ever last at our age."
I smile and nod. "Maybe when I'm older and have gotten through University and have a good job I'll find the right guy for me,"
"Oh, ok…"