The day I lost Bridgette was the same day that my world fell apart. And once again it was all Chloe's fault. Bridgette was walking with me to school when Chloe came around the corner in her usual outfit, but her shoes, they were different. She was wearing stilettos, the heels that are really pointy. She was walking towards us, I could feel Bridgette tense and growl. Bridgette and I crossed the street trying to get away from her, but she was hot on our heels. I looked back and then looked forward again. I gathered up my courage and whispered, "What do you want Chloe!" My voice sounded scratchy and deep, because I haven't talked in years.
"Look the pathetic girl can talk!" Chloe yelled. Everyone around us turned their head to the blonde-bitch, and the-seriously-pissed raven haired girl. Marinette didn't utter a word. "What now your not gonna talk?" Bridgette who was standing in front of Mari starting growling fiercely.
"Please leave me alone Chloe." I whispered."What did you say?" She seethed."Leave me alone." I stated a little louder this time taking a step back while Bridgette continued to growl at Chloe, who growled back and turned around, finally leaving us alone. While Chloe had her back turned Bridgette tried to step forward but I pulled back.
"It's okay, leave her alone." I whispered soothingly. Running my hands through her fur seemed to calm her down. I took a deep breath and walked up the steps towards the school.
'Gosh how could this day get any worse
You see my life wasn't always like this. I was a normal girl for a little bit. Until I became mute, but that's besides the point. I was your normal 4 year old girl I loved playing dress up, baking, watching Disney movies. I loved life until I was 4. I became mute at 4. I barely spoke and my parents were worried for me. They didn't know what was going on. I learned sign language. Soon everybody knew about the mute girl who would only talk to you as long as it was in sign language. I was still a happy kid, sort of. My life was falling apart right in front of me, and I didn't know what to do. I was starting to see gray everywhere and little hues of nothing but emptiness. My parents were constantly fighting about what to do with me, they don't fight anymore, but it was a big problem up until I was 6. I was walking home one day, covered in blood and bruises, after being hurt and beaten by a man. That's when they realized that they needed to be there for me even if they didn't know what was going on. So they tried. They still argue every now and then but at least they are there for me. Ever since that day I had started trying to talk to my parents without using sign language, but it was hard when you hadn't spoken a word in 3 years. When I first gotten Bridgette she was my everything. She helped me walk around and she protected me. Even if she was a little pup, she brought me joy and happiness. I loved her with all of my heart. I just wish Chloe hadn't ruined it. Let me just get it over with, basically Chloe had stabbed Bridgette with her shoe. It was the worst possible day and I had almost set Chloe to the hospital that day. (Sorry its so sad, I'm literally trying not to cry right now.) That was the day where I would never forgive Chloe, ever. Memories flashed through my head, all of the memories with Bridgette, rage took over, if it wasn't for Alya, Nino, and Adrien, Chloe probably would have been sent to the hospital. Tears were running down my face. I was sobbing looking at Bridgette lying on the floor covered in blood. I was turned around by Adrien and he hugged me, soothing me and telling me it was going to be okay. No it's not, Chloe just took away someone special to me. Someone who I loved with all of my heart. Why does she hate me to much!
Adrien was still holding me while I was crying into his chest. I started to hyperventilate. I couldn't breath. I couldn't see. I couldn't move. I couldn't do anything. I was broken, more so than ever and it was all Chloe's fault. Bridgette had more life to live, she shouldn't have had it taken away like that. I don't think anyone else could replace her. She was an amazing dog and now she's gone. She can't be gone. I could feel someone petting my hair, trying to sooth me, but all I could do was continue to cry.
Flashback
I whistled. My 7 month old puppy came to my side. I wasn't feeling well. I had tears streaming down my face because my parents had once again gotten into a fight. 'Why can't they just support me and help me' I thought. That's when Bridgette came up onto my bed and snuggled with me, trying to cheer me up. I silently laughed and gave her a small smile. She curled up onto my side to snuggle, and overall be there. I ran my fingers through her fur. "I'm okay" I whisper to her, but it looks like she knew I was lying, because she whined. As if to say 'You're lying.' "How about some fresh air?" I asked her. She just wagged her tail and got up to get the leash. This time I actually laughed. I pulled myself up from my bed and then we went out for a walk.
End Flashback
I snuggled deeper into Adrien. My crying dwindling down to soft whimpers and sniffles. Another memory came to my mind.
Flashback
It had been 3 years since I had gotten Bridgette. We were at the park playing fetch when my friends came over to play with us. I had been feeling down, lost, forgotten so Bridgette had literally dragged me outside. She always knew what to do to make me happy. I was smiling and laughing. I had been starting to talk but only to Chat, Adrien and Bridgette, sometimes my parents. I had often wondered what I would do without Bridgette. I think I would be lost. That's a day I will never forget. I was smiling all day that day.
End Flashback
By now my tears had stopped. My breathing becoming even. I was still holding Adrien, not wanting to let go. He picked me up and took me home. My parents asked what happened. I wouldn't talk or even sign to them. All I wanted to do was cry and cry. Adrien brought be up to my room not letting me go. Or more like I wouldn't let him go.
"Mari, you have to let go."
"Nooooooo!" I whined. "Please stay."
He huffed. "Fine."
"Goodnight." I sighed sleepily, wrapping him in my arms.
"Goodnight Mari." He responded, hugging me back.
I woke up to an empty bed. I sat up looking around for Bridgette, but she was nowhere to be found. Then I remember what had happened yesterday. I blushed thinking of how Adrien comforted me. Just like Bridgette did.
Flashback
Bridgette pounced on the bed, effectively waking me up from my dream. "Morning Bridgette." I sighed. How was this day going to turn out. Maybe it'll be different. It seemed as though Bridgette knew what I was thinking because she helped me out of bed and towards my closet. I looked down at her and smiled. I love her so much. She barked and I laughed. "Yes it's time to get ready." I only ever spoke to Bridgette at the time, especially when it was just us two. It was like I could get over my fear as long as she was by my side. Once I had gotten dressed Bridgette nudged me to get me downstairs and to school on time. Once we were downstairs I fed her and grabbed some food for myself, not to mention cookies for Tikki. I knelt down to Bridgette and started to pet her before I put her leash on. Petting her always calmed me and her down. It always helped to do this before a stressful day at school. "Let's get going." I whispered. 'Bye Mom and Dad' I signed to my parents. "Bye sweetie!" They exclaimed.
End Flashback
"I sighed and got out of bed. Bridgette is gone and there is nothing I can do to make her come back. I swung my legs out of bed and walked down the stairs, to my closet. Once there I picked out a light blue, knee-length dress with some white flats. I put my hair up into a bun and put on some light makeup. I'm gonna have to try and adjust to not having help. I grabbed a black purse that I could wear all day, for Tikki and stashed some cookies in there for her. "Come on Tikki let's go." I try to smile but it comes out sad and broken. What will I do without Bridgette. Once again a memory flashes.
Flashback
I was running to school because I was going to be late. I almost ran into a car if Bridgette hadn't stopped before I crossed the road. She barked at me and I smiled. "Sorry." I mutter to her. She whines and looks at me. Then when it's time to cross she pulls me. That day we were only 2 minutes late. Whoops.
End Flashback
Today I was going to be 30 minutes early. Maybe I'll just sketch some designs while waiting, but once I had gotten there I saw a crowd. Not wanting to get in the middle of it I just sat on the steps until Alya came up to me.
"Girl you have to see this!" She exclaimed. Didn't she know that I had just lost someone special to me. I didn't get a chance to respond because before I knew it I was being dragged into the crowd and towards the middle. I was so confused until I saw a dog. I saw my dog. Bridgette was alive but very badly hurt. She had bandages around her stomach but she was a very much so alive Bridgette! When she saw me she walked really fast to me since she couldn't run. 'How?' I signed to Alya. She smiled.
"I took her to the vet and checked her out. Adrien paid for everything though. I just took her there because she wouldn't let anyone else. I think you were too upset to notice that she was still alive." I started to cry. Bridgette was alive. I knelt down and started to pet her. I was happy again. Gosh how could I not have noticed she was alive. I'm such an idiot. Another Flashback came to me.
Flashback
"Bridgette?" I asked looking up from my homework. The dog in question walked up the steps to my loft bed and pounced on me. Snuggling between my legs, she rested her head on my stomach giving me the look of wanting. I giggled. "Do you want some pets?" She wagged her tail. I buried my unoccupied hand into her fur. She snuggled deeper into my blankets and pillows. She was probably the best dog ever. I set my homework aside and full on petted her until we both fell asleep. Her between my legs and me with my hands in her fur.
End Flashback
I giggled at her antics. Her tail wagged back and forth. I was just happy that she was alive.
(A/N: I do mean tinnitus, thank you for all of the comments to correct my mistake sorry about that. And I didn't mean to leave anyone on a cliffhanger, I have been busy with school and work, I haven't really had time to update any of my stories. Thank you everyone who has favorited and followed. Also my case manager at school blocked on my computer at school so I have to wait to go home to update. Thank you for all of the love! I'm so glad people are actually enjoying my stories! I'll update my Perfectly Imperfect Story sometime tonight or tomorrow because I am still needing to write a chapter. I have it in my mind, it's just hard to actually word it out correctly. I merged all chapters together...)