The weekend was over and it was time for school. Marinette decided to be lazy with her outfit today and wear some overalls and a blue top. It kind of clashed with her eyes but she didn't care. She was four, she didn't care about fashion. Atleast not yet. She grabbed $2 from her father for lunch and started walking to school with her mother. Most school days went by like this. Getting dressed causally, grabbing lunch or money, and heading to school. School was pretty much the same all the time too. She would do some assignments, eat lunch, finish a craft, and head out for recess. Nothing much changed and Marinette liked it this way. All except the part where nothing changed between her and Adrien. She would see him and play with him but they never again shared a kiss much less started a relationship. She knew it was for the better though. She wasn't officially allowed to date till middle school so it didn't matter anyways. She knew she was way far away from a serious relationship and she was okay with that. She just wished Adrien liked her.
One bleak day full of rain finally brought the change Marinette was looking for but it wasn't with her and Adrien. It was with another young couple in her class. It was Valentine's Day and you were expected to bring cards for everyone. Marinette decided to make heart shaped cards with glitter all over them. Adrien brought sci-fi cards and Alya brought bunny ones. They were from Easter from the year before but once she crossed off Easter with whiteout and wrote Valentine's Day they were good as new. Nino was unique with his cards. He and his mom made unique cards for everyone in his class. Adrien got a painting one to represent his love of art, Marinette got a pink one for her love of pink, and Alya go a special one. It was as big as her head decorated with hearts, flowers, and carefully crafted cursive letters that said, 'Alya, please be my valentine. Your loving personality always makes my heart flutter with joy. Be mine. Love your very good friend, Nino.' Alya stick out her tongue and said ew but you couldn't help but notice the smile on her face and gleam in her eye.
"That's really sweet Nino," She said shyly. "I'll be your valentine on one condition." Nino waited eagerly for the one simple condition that would keep him from his love. "No kissing!" She giggled. Nino smiled and softly touched her hand.
"Deal!" He shouted joyfully. The class went to lunch and all the way there the new 'couple' was holding hands and skipping happily.
"Ew,"Adrien joked to Marinette as they walked. Marinette gave him a shy smile and kept walking. When they entered Alya and Nino were at a different table than usual. Marinette marched over to them and asked what was up? Alya told her they needed alone time and she could go sit with Adrien. Marinette now understood. Alya gave her a wink and a push and she headed off to find their usual table. Chloe and Sabrina were already there. Chloe was on his left side and on her left was her BFF. Marinette gladly took her seat next to Adrien. Sitting on his right was a sign she was the right match for him. Please excuse the pun. Marinette saw Chloe snobbish glare at her and grab Adrien's arm.
"Adrikins, wanna play leap frog with us at recess?" She gave him her puppy dog eyes and he simply sighed and looked away.
"Sorry Chloe but I promised Marinette we'd play hopscotch together this recess." Marinette was dumbfounded. He had made no such promise. Why had he ditched Chloe for her? She got her answer later at recess. "Sorry to put you under the bus like that but I think you're right. Lately Chloe hasn't been the nicest person." Marinette tried not to roll her eyes. Lately? She's never been even the kind of nicest person. Marinette decided to hold the sass and just agree though. She didn't want Adrien more upset than he already was. "So Marinette I have to ask a favor..." he said shyly. "I told Chloe I was hanging with you today after school cause she asked me to come to her house and I couldn't think of an excuse so please can you ask your mom if I can come to your house?" He blurted fast. Marinette was surprised. She had never seen him so desperate.
"Of course Adrien. That's what friends do, right?" She said blushing.
"Oh Marinette! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And by the way we are definitely more than friends," he said happily. Marinette's eyes widened. Did this mean.. no it couldn't. She couldn't have a relationship in kindergarten. She was too young! "We're best friends obviously!" He shouted. Oh. That's what he meant. Of course it's what he meant. Marinette gave a relieved yet disappointed nod and started drawing the chalk hopscotch path on the sidewalk. When would this torture end...