What we said under the stars

Chapter 2

Sorry for how long this update has taken
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Marinette couldn't remember the last time she'd cried. Even with her responsibilities she still managed to keep herself together, somehow. Tonight was the night she finally broke and out of everything it was over a boy, a boy who didn't even know how she felt let alone feel the same. He did love someone else after all.

A breeze cooled the tears on her face making it feel like she'd plunged her face into ice. She could even taste salt on her tongue.

Marinette's eyes lingered on the moon for a while, till a dark blue haze had blown past. Almost subconsciously, Marinette closed her eyes for a moment letting time pass absently while focusing on the sound of the breeze fade in movement. In the distance was a gentle blur of the illuminated skyline of distant candles and homes full of life. A criss crossed mirage caused from her tears.

He loved someone else.

Her whole body cringed, her lips wearing an uncomfortable sneer following by a few more tears falling down her face. It had been years since he handed her that umbrella who knew it would have led to this. It felt like it had happened yesterday. But now feeling what she felt was defeat, she reminded herself of her walk home with his umbrella and standing on this very balcony heart afloat. Now this memory felt corrupted.

A silence hung in the air so thick it was almost tangible until a voice cut through, so clear she immediately recognised it.

"Marinette?" she recognised his voice and turned around quickly wiping her face against the back of her hand. "Chat-? Chat noir? she said stuttered "what are you doing here?" She gave him a bashful smile trying to hide her probably tear streaked face.
"What's wrong Marinette?" Chat said drawing closer to her in a single slow motion. "It's ok you can tell me". From this reaction she guessed he had been watching her. Marinette rested her arms on the cool railings turning away from him. She didn't want Chat seeing her like this. "It's nothing Chat I just had a bad day... How come you're up so late?" she said a slight smirk tugging at her lips. Chat was glad to see even the slightest smile from her right then. "Bad day?" he questioned gliding to her side "do you want to talk about it?". He placed his arms on the railing at a distance beside her, his face painted with concern.  "You're avoiding the question Chat" she remarked the slight smile still etched on her face. It seemed like she was also avoiding questions. "Couldn't sleep plus Paris might've needed saving" he drawled cocking his head to the side smirking. Marinette rolled her eyes wiping her cheek against her hand a smiling sincerely. "How come you're up so late then?" Chat retorted shuffling slightly closer to her. "Couldn't sleep either, I guess I've got some stuff on my mind lately" she said almost in a whisper. Chat made a mental note to make sure to if Marinette was here again tomorrow. "whats been on your mind?" he questioned his eyebrows knitted together. Marinette brought her eyes up to his, Chat wondered what seemed so reminiscent about her eyes. "It's hard to explain..." she concluded breaking eye contact. "if you don't want to say I understand" Chat said defeated. He didn't want to push Marinette to say anything even if he wanted to know. Overall he just wanted her to be happy which is why seeing her like this hurt him so much. Chat's thoughts had distracted him from the silence that now hung between them. He cringed wondering if he had made her uncomfortable. Marinette shivered feeling a chill clamber up her back. His sudden appearance had probably shocked her.

"If I had a jacket I would give it to you right now" he mused obviously noticing Marinettes shivering.  "what a gentlemen you are" Marinette smirked a laugh etched on her face. She clasped her arms to try and combat the cool air. "Its love, Chat" Mainette exclaimed softly.

This information hit him like a brick. Marinette in love? He looked to her for an explanation. He suspected it might be Luka, but why would she be crying over someone who felt the same? Even Nino had a crush on Marinette at one point. "Cat got your tongue?" Marinette chuckled awkwardly as an attempt to break the silence. Chat mirrored Marinette, clutching the sides of his arms. "Who?" Chat asked picking up on the awkward tension now present. "I trust you, Chat" explained Marinette "but i feel like i've definitely made this awkward" a few moments past before before Chat decided to speak again. "I don't see why this should be awkward especially when you know my um" he stuttered for a moment trying to find his words "ladybug situation, seems like we've both got our share in love problems" Marinette nodded slightly in agreement. Chat repeated himself, his curiosity getting the better of him. "Who?" Marinette hung her head closing her eyes. "I'm sorry forget I asked, I just- want to help you however I can" he explained, thinking cautiously of his words. "It's stupid really" Marinette remarked flatly. Chat crossed his arms "There's no stupid reasons for being upset" Chat chimed. Marinette thought for a moment, coming to a silent conclusion. She trusted him so why shouldn't she tell him, Alya and the rest of her friends knew.

What difference is Chat?
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Word count: 939
Sorry that if it's cringey-