Broken (Marichat)

Confession

Marinette's POV

I landed face first on the bed, my hands pulled at my hair and let it out of my pigtails.

Tikki flew up to me and eagerly tugged at my index finger, "You promised to tell him today Marinette"

"Too bad, I changed my mind."

If looks could kill I'd be dead right now. Tikki gave me the coldest glare her gentle eyes could muster.

"Marinette, give me a reason, why won't you tell him?"

I sigh and close my eyes, my nerves are increasing with every second.

"He doesn't like me like that, for him I'm just a friend."

"Proof?" She responded bluntly. I sat up and looked at her to answer but nothing came out. I'm not getting out of this one, am I? I let out a shaky breath and shake my head.

"Fine, I'll do it."

Tikki giggled and hugged my cheek at lightning speed.

"I'm proud of you."

I don't say anything but give her a slight smile. There's nothing to be proud of. I hope I made the right choice.

I stand up from my position in bed and re-do my pigtails. I look in the mirror satisfied with my appearance, but something was missing. I grab my charm bracelet from the night stand, it's silver and has small pendants attached to it, I got it for my birthday, a surprise gift from Alya and my friends. I smile at the tiny object fondly and signal at Tikki to fly into my purse. It was time for school.

Someone save me.

~ Time Skip ~

The walk to school is short, as always and I wait for Alya at my locker. I arrived at school early, maybe even for the first time. I nibble at my lip when I see my brunette best friend jog towards me, a shocked expression is displayed on her face.

"I'm dreaming, this isn't real, you're never early-"

"I'm going to tell him."

I cut her off and wince at the pace of speech. She stands there, jaw dropped, for at least 30 seconds and reaches violently for my cheeks. She caresses my forehead and I couldn't be more confused.

"Are you sick? High? Drunk?"

I think about my answer and pull away from her touch.

"I wish, but no."

"Well then, this is great news girl.
You're gonna be the best power couple ever."

I chuckle at her and look down at my shoes.

"If he even likes me like I like him."

She scoffs at me. As if what I was saying was nonsense.

"He does."

What if he doesn't?

"Ok, I'll believe you then."

I look to my left and see Adrien coming our way, Nino to his left, probably talking about his new music equipment.

"Hey Alya."

He kisses her cheek and looks at me evilly.

"Hey babe. How about me and you get a headstart and go to class?"

Nino looked at her strangely, she would always do the opposite and stay here to talk to everyone or drag us with them. He shrugged it off and went off with her, Alya doesn't take 'No' for an answer.

"Hey Mari."

Adrien and I are close, I won't lie about such. That scares me even more because I don't want to lose him as a friend because of a stupid crush.

"Um Hi, can I tell you something?"

He raised his eyebrow and I cleared my throat with stress.

"Yea?"

"Promise to keep it a secret and no matter what I say our relationship will stay the same."

I spat out and the determination in my voice was strong, it was clear as day so he looked me in the eyes and I answered. "I promise." I could only recognise honesty in his voice.

I look at the floor, crease my eyebrows and breathe for a few seconds before I get a sudden wave of confidence and I say the words I've been afraid to say for the past few years now.

"I like you Adrien."

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Btw this my first book and I hope you do really enjoy it😊

P.S.(I still love you) I make a lot of references in this book, so watch out for that