It rained the first time they met, and now it was raining again. Marinette woke up with a feeling in the pit of her stomach. It was most definitely going to be one of those days; the kind that made you wanna shut your alarm off and pretend the day didn't even exist. She knew that her day was going to be fine; it was a different story for her blonde haired crush. Marinette rolled herself out of bed and slipped into her signature pink jeans and white floral shirt. Marinette glanced over to her kawami who was snoring quietly on top of Marinette's pillow. Marinette smiled tip toeing over to the bed. She scooped up Tiki as if she were a baby; ever so softly Marinette delicately poked her. The kwami rolled over in her hand and stirred awake. Her enormous baby blue eyes stared back up at Marinette.
"Can't I just sleep in?" She slurred rubbing her eyes while yawning.
"I wish you could" Marinette giggled, "But if I can't neither can you."
Marinette grabbed her purse that was laying on her desk underneath the piles of fabric and clutter of patterns. Marinette placed Tiki into the pink bag throwing in two leftover cookies in and closed it. As Marinette finished collecting for stuff for school she heard Tiki munching on the sweets. Marinette skipped down her wood steps and bounced into the kitchen where she greeted her mother.
"Happy mother's day mom!" She cheered giving her mother a bone crushing hug.
Sabine let out a laugh that could melt the toughest of hearts, "Ah I didn't think you would remember" She said putting down the mixing bowl full of batter and returning the hug to her daughter.
Marinette giggled as her dad swooped behind them and pulled them into a warm group hug.
"Marinette befor you leave take a piece of banana bread and let me know if it was good" Tom said releasing the hug to grab her a piece of the bread that laid on a pan fresh from the oven.
"Ah is it a new recipe?" She asked eagerly while throwing her bag over her shoulders.
"Yup but it's a secret" He laughed giving her the baked good as she scurried out the door.
"See you guys after school love you!" She cheered running down her steps and out the door.
Marinette rushed through the city streets passing in between groups of strangers. Everyone and their mothers made it impossible for Marinette to take her usual route to school. With no Interest of crowd surfing the oncoming crowd of citizens she decided to walk off of the sidewalk and on the pavement next to it. Taking a couple short turns to the left and right she found herself sprinting up the school's stone steps and into her classroom in a sweating breathless mess, but none the less she made in into her seat seconds before the bell rang. Marinette took the next minute to steady her breathing and block out the looks of others watching her wipe the beads of sweat off her forehead.
"Girl are you ok?" Alya asked looking at her friend.
"You know I would blame mothers day but you know how I am" Marinette laughed tiredly.
The class continued their quiet conversations as the teacher began to take roll call. She went down the list counting each student until she got to Ninos row.
"Ok Nino is here" She murmured to herself before she looked back up at the empty chair next to him, "Has anyone seen Adrien?" She asked to the class.
The room went silent as they directed their eyes to the chair. Everyone shared confused looks considering the fact that Adrien would never willingly miss a day of class. Marinette could remember the few times he came in deathly sick or the time were he only got 3 hours of sleep, but still powered through the day with a smile on his face. Adrien hated being home and would avoid it at all costs. Nino shifted in his seat visibly uncomfortable as he shared a conflicted look. Marinette burned holes in the chair with her eyes as she stared down the object in thought. Everyone darted their eyes to the door that quietly open revealing their classmate. Adrien's hair had been ruffled lazily to the side and bags decorated underneath his eyes. His eyes blankly looked at the floor as he silently made his way to his chair. The teacher looked hesitantly at Adrien and check his name off of her clip board. Marinettes day instantly flew past as her gaze locked onto Adrien in concern. When the final bell rang kids dashed out of the room to meet their families after school. Alya and Nino practically skipped out of the door holding hands discussing their mother's day surprises and plans. That left Marinette gently raising herself from her seat unable to stop herself from taking the sit next to Adrien.
"Um so... I noticed that you seemed a bit under the weather today" Marinette squeak watching him fiddle with his hands.
Adrien kept his eyes on his hands and laughed softly, "Seems like you're the only one" He whispered.
Marinette fidgeted in her chair. She suddenly felt a surge of confidence as she jumped up and held out her hand, "Do you want to take a walk with me?"
He looked up at her with surprise then sadness, "Don't you have plans?"
Marinette bit her lip, "She will understand" She paused, "Plus I think you could use some fresh air." Marinette flashed him a heart warming smile.
Adrien felt his heart start beating faster as he stood up right grabbing his bag, "Alright you win." He mumbled defeatedly.
The two made their way out of the classroom door, Marinette bounced on her feet walking cheerfully in front of Adrien has he trailed silently behind her. Adrien watched her happily walk down the cement sidewalk humming to herself. Just looking at her made his dread magically lift a weight off of his shoulders. When they reached the park Marinette plopped down in the closest bench and patted the empty spot next to her. Adrien huffed as he sat down next to her staring at the grassy ground. He repeatedly drew lines in the dirt with his shoes as Marinette sat quietly next to him. Adrien stopped moving around and got deathly still lost in his train of thought.
He flashed back to when he was 5 years old and spent the entire night making his mother a card. He had cut out flower patterns with construction paper and folded them to make a paper boutique. it wasn't the best looking thing, but he thought it would be the best gift in the world. Young Adrien waited until exactly 6 a.m on the dot to run down the halls of his mansion jumping around the maids and butler who sped around him avoiding a collision. When he arrived at the towering door he found that his baby arms couldn't open the door. Adrien pushed against the metal door with all his might but it wouldn't budge . Adrien let out a childish huff as he leaned against the door in defeat. He sat for what felt like hours until he suddenly fell back. Adrien stared at the women who was now peering over him, she gave him a gentle smile.
"Mommy!" He exclaimed throwing the flowers upward to her.
Adrien's mom softly laughed and stepped out, closing the door behind her. She swiftly lifted him up off the ground and into her inviting arms.
"Are these for me?" She jokingly asked taking the paper items from his tiny hands.
Adrien let out a barreling laugh and nodded his head vigorously. His mom balanced him against her side and pulled him closer so she could plant an attack of kisses on his forehead and cheek. The two laughed till their stomach hurt, his mother brushed away the tears of joy joining in the corner of her eyes.
"Mommy wants you to know that she will always love you" She smiled giving him a bone crushing hug.
"Adrien, are you crying?" Marinette wearily asked.
Adrien jumped and blinked looking around breathing rapidly. He felt wet hot tears parade their way down his face. Adrien wiped his tears quickly hoping somehow she magically would pretend she hadn't seen him cry. He held his face in his hands trying to calm the rain that was flooding from his eyes. In any other situation Marinette would sit there awkwardly unaware of what to do. Instead a paternal instinct kicked in, and she snaked her arms around his shoulders putting his head under her chin. Adrien would have been embarrassed to cry infront of everyone but her hug was warm and comforting like a blanket so he weakly wrapped his arms around her as well. Tears flowed from his eyes every time he would open them. Adrien fondly remembered this type of hug from when he was little, the kind of hug he would get from his mother. Adrien began to shake as he cried clinging onto Marinette like his life depended on it. Marinette sat there silently consoling the boy trying to give him all of her positive energy. What Adrien didn't know is that while he was lost in thought she texted her best friend, her mother. She told Sabine everything that Adrien was going throught. Sabine set aside her day to collaborate with her husband, and they currently were on their way to the park armed with baked goods and a lot of love.
"Adrien!" Sabines cheerful voice echoed out.
As his tears subsided he let go of Marinette quickly spinning around to see her parents walking towards the teens holding a basket and a blanket. Marinette grabbed Adriens arm pulling him to a standing position, he hastily tried to wipe away the signs that he had been crying in front of her parents. Sabine saw right threw him like a piece of glass, she took no time to take the boy into a motherly hug. Marinette walked over and stood with her dad watching the scene. At first Adrien tensed up like a deer in headlights, but soon after he melted into her hug. It was a breath of fresh air for Adrien her hugs had been just as gently and kind as Marinettes.
"We weren't planning to do anything special for mother's day today and when Marinette told us you didn't have any plans we decided to make it a shared holiday" Tom, Marinettes dad said to Adrien.
Marinette took the blanket out of her father's hand and laid it out on top of the grassy ground. Adrien reluctantly let go of Marinettes mother and joined them on the blanket.
"You have no idea how much this really means to me" He let out a relief sigh.
"No its our pleasure!" Tom laughed setting the basket in between him and Sabine as they sat on the blanket.
The four chatted on and on for the rest of the afternoon, Marinettes parents telling embarrassing baby stories. Marinette noticed the green in Adriens eyes weren't the bleak and dark color they were in the morning, they now were a vibrant alive green as he talked freely about his mother. Marinette loved that he trusted her let alone her entire family with talking about his mother. The four ate all kinds of pastries any where from sweet breads to cookies as the afternoon went on. When the sun began to set, and everyone packed up for the night, Marinettes parents decided to let the two have some personal time and started walking to their house. Adrien still on a natural high from one of the first happy holidays he had in awhile. Marinette laughed to herself watching the boy shuffled his weight from leg to leg.
"I hope this lifted your spirits a little bit" Marinette said feeling her face heat up for the first time that day.
"Marinette thank you so much" Adrien said looking directly at her.
"Its no prob-" Marinette was cut off by Adrien taking a step closer to her planting a soft kiss on her cheek.
Marinette stood like a statue in shock, Adrien took a couple steps back, "I'll text you later see you at school" Adrien laughed before taking off out of the park.
-END-
(Ok so sorry but it took me all of the two weeks to finish this because I've had such a lack of motivation. Everyday for the past two weeks have been absolutely insane with after school responsibilities but tomorrow starts spring break! I could really use this the week and a half off tbh. Anyway! That means there might be more than one chapter coming your way, and I'm happy to announce a finished the first chapter of a new fanfic for a musical I've been working on. Finally thank you for sticking with me and my irregular schedule. Thank you for reading,liking,commenting, and all that jazz! Also I had to spell check it myself this week so bear with me I beg of you.)