Thank You

Messy Confrontation

"This is going to be so awesome!" Nino exclaimed, tapping the camera that hung from his neck. 

Nino didn't just come here to Paris for the fun. Okay, maybe mostly for the fun. But he is here because of an assignment. Felix, Marinette, and Nathaniel gladly volunteered to help with it. Nino was supposed to film a music video that paints the story of his song. 

His song is honestly just about how the protagonist's lover is still kind when nobody's watching. How they both stay true to themselves even when no one likes them. The regular "relatable" song that millennials and gen z's can relate to. 

During the past 3 days, they were able to film in multiple places, that included Marinette's bakery and inside Felix's bedroom. Nino was more than satisfied with how the video was turning out. He was excited to go back to London and have that A he was going for. And thanks to Nath, he had some great animatic effects. 

They just needed a bike scene in the park and they were done! Thankfully, Luka lent Marinette his bike, since none of them owned one. 

Nino was preparing the set-up when he heard a loud shriek. One he was all-too-familiar with. "MARINETTE!"

Nino's heart skipped a beat. Not because he was in love, not because he was excited. It was because he was afraid. He wanted to avoid that voice as much as he can during his stay and even had the hope of her never being able to talk to him ever again. But, of course, he didn't have that much luck. 

The group turned to see Alya, Lila, and a few others approaching them. Alya was in fury and Lila was having a hard time catching up to the furious brunette. Felix scowled, Nino and Nathaniel gulped, and Marinette was confused. What has she done now? 

Alya headed straight towards Marinette with the intent of harm. "You little--"

Before she could come face to face with her, Felix and Nino blocked her way. 

Alya was shocked, at first. But her shock morphed into anger the minute her eyes landed on Nino's. 

"You..." She started. Her resentment and anger towards him after he left weren't resolved only because he left. He left her alone and chose to side with Marinette. He left her alone in Francois Dupont while he goes to be one of those clowns in Highschool Musical. She was bitter, she was angry. She wanted to strangle him and pull him back into her arms and beg him to come back here with her. 

"You have some nerve coming back here!" Alya shouted, dabbing at his chest, her eyes blazing angry flames as she stared deep into his chocolate ones, melting them into goo. "After you left me, after you left us... What in Ladybug's name do you think you have the right to step back into this city and show your face anywhere near me, huh?!"

Felix scoffed. 

"Do you know the fricking hell I've been thrown into? Do you know what I felt those past weeks? How betrayed and angry I was? How I was wondering where things went wrong? Was I important or not?! Nino, I was miserable! How could you be so selfish and--"

"Cessaire, we don't have the whole day to hear your ranting," Felix deadpanned, cutting the raging girl in front of Nino. 

Alya snapped her head up in surprise. She glared at Felix, cursing him for interrupting her. Of course, he wouldn't know any of this. He wouldn't know what it feels like to be broken, to be tossed aside, to be the second option. Felix is nothing but a spoiled brat. 

"If you don't mind, we have a scene to film, and your presence is not needed and unwelcomed," Felix said, stepping forward and putting his whole height in display, and Alya could only step back while she racked her brain for a reply. 

"You... You..." Alya didn't know what to say. Her hands were shaking, pleading her to punch that pretty face of his while her legs were weak, wanting to run away. 

Thankfully, Lila came into play. "Felix, how could you be so cruel?" Lila lamented, pulling Alya to her side and away from Felix. Tears streamed from her eyes but none of them were real. "Alya was just trying to talk with Nino. You don't know their story so it's understandable you misunderstood Alya's intentions. Really, Felix. How rude can you be for you to--"

"I don't need to know the whole story to know what Cessaire is doing is ridiculous," Felix cut off, much to the dismay of the brunette. "You and Cessaire are making a lot of us uncomfortable. So, it's better you leave now, or I'll have to call the police for harassment." 

"Felix, you wouldn't--"

"Lila..." A small voice spoke from behind Felix and Nathaniel's head slowly popped out into view. 

He clutched the edge of his sleeve, clearly uncomfortable confronting the Italian. "I think... I mean..." Nathaniel tried to think of words to say to the girl, but it was hard to think when the spotlight was placed on you. "Ithinkyoushouldleave," Nathaniel spat out. He retreated back to Marinette's side, face flushed as embarrassment made its way up to his nerves. 

Lila huffed. She stared daggers at the shy boy, cursing him for betraying her. Felix blocked her view and Lila could only glare at him. With another angry huff, she left.