Hey guys… I know, I know… I haven't been here in like forever. But like writers block and school and life!

I did miss you guys a lot tho.

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Miraculous Lulubug: You know, I haven't actually thought about that tbh. I mean as of right now? I don't have anything like that planned.

Birdie: Thx! I always get super nervous that I don't characterize people right when I write their POV's. Nobody likes an OOC in a fanfiction.

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Just a warning to you guys you might want to have a tissue box nearby, this ones gonna be rough.

Without further ado, I bring to you, the tenth chapter to this story, Determination!

Alya's POV

I didn't really notice it at first. I figured Nino was just busy and stressed because of work.

He began pulling late nights multiple times a week. We talked less and less over time as he seemed more exhausted and stressed.

He began to forget our plans. He seemed tense.

I don't understand why. All the signs lead to a break up. I'm not normally the girl who gets all worked up and starts to think worst case scenario but it's been months. I called his work after I couldn't get ahold of him on his cell a few weeks back. He had texted me and said he was at work a few hours before but his manager told me he had left two hours before he even texted me.

What could he possibly have been doing all this time?

For all I know he could be cheating on me!

Tonight is our anniversary.

I don't even know why I bothered making dinner. It's already cold.

I check the clock for what feels like the millionth time tonight.

Before I know it it's past midnight. Our anniversary is over and since he left before I woke up in the morning I hadn't even seen him once.

Nino's POV

I'm looking for an opening as we dance in the ring. Our faces pulled into tense looks of concentration and determination.

"Come on Nora, we can't dance like this all night."

"Don't get cocky." She grunts. A moment passes and she takes a swing. I effortlessly dodge. She takes a couple more swings and I duck and weave around the ring, avoiding her blow.

She huffs and glares at me, trying for a couple more hits. She misses each of them. I hear her growl. It's deep with agitation.

She winds her fist back and I find it, my opening. I grab hold of her fist and use her momentum against her causing her to stumble and crash full force into my knee. I twist her around and bring her to the ground.

Nora struggles against my hold as I count down.

"3"

"2"

"1!"

I jump up in victory.

"Ha! That's the third time this week!"

Nora rolls her eyes, "I was going easy on you, Cappie."

My grin splits my face. "4 rounds of struggle says otherwise!"

"Fine, fine, you won. You're not the same wimpy sonofabitch you were when you came crawling to my door begging for my help."

"Glad you think so too."

"Alright alright, enough. Pack up, go home, and shower, you reek."

"I'm so glad my three months are finally done.." I sigh. "But hey! If you ever want a rematch or want someone to spar with, I'll be there. Seeya later, dude."

I finally head home, I'm not really sure what time it its but the more I think about it on my way to my car the more I feel like I'm forgetting something. I check my phone. It's 11:45pm. My eyes glance on the date as I begin to scroll through my messages. Realization hits me like a sucker punch to the gut.

I can't believe I forgot.

I shove my things into the back of the car and race home.

I try to sneak inside but her voice rises from a spot on the couch.

"Where were you?" She demands.

I visibly cringe. "Hey babe…"

"Don't 'hey babe' me. Where were you?" She snaps.

I rub the back of my neck and stare down at my shoes. "I was at work, you know that babe."

"That's funny because your boss said you left at 4pm." She stands and makes her way over to me with a fury I can only guess has been building for three months. "Would you like to tell me where you really were?"

"I-I can't…" I mumble. Her eyes flash with pain and I feel heavy with the weight of my secrets and guilt.

"Why can't you tell me? We never keep secrets from each other." I can practically feel her watching me.

"If I tell you it will ruin everything babe." Oh god, that made it sound like-

"Y-You're cheating on me, aren't you?" Her voice is quiet and timid. I look up and stare at her with wide eyes.

"Of course not! I would never cheat on you! Just please trust me. Trust that I love you and only you." I beg.

"If you can't tell me, I can't trust you." She mumbles and turns away to slip on her shoes and grabs her jacket.

"I'll be back for my things tomorrow." She mumbles as she races past me and out the door.