Marinette couldn't take it anymore. The pressure of being ladybug, Lila and Chloe's bullying.. She feels like her friends are hanging out behind her back... Adrien's rejection pushes her over the edge. It's summer and she's going to Gotham for her h...
As my headache finally clears, I hear the front door open and close, followed by the sound of my parents bickering (Papa stole mamans bag and is insisting on carrying it for her). I smile at their shinanigans as I close my suitcase and stand up. I wipe the sweat off of my forehead and go downstairs to greet them.
Marinette : Hey! How was your flight?
Maman runs over and, forgetting about her bag, hugs me tightly. I immediately hug her back.
Maman : Our flight was alright. I'm sorry we had to leave you alone. How was yesterday's sleepover? Any luck with Adrien? Your new haircut must have swooned him! It suits you so well!
Marinette : Thanks! It went well. Didn't sleep much though.
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She stops hugging me and looks at me up and down.
Maman : You do look very tired. We're you asleep when we got home? Did we wake you?
I suddenly become overly aware of what I'm wearing.
Marinette : No, you didn't. I've been up for about an hour.
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Marinette : I was packing my suitcase. I'm done now.
Papa enters the room and hugs me tightly as well.
Papa : I missed my beautiful little girl.
Marinette : I missed you too.
Papa : How am I going to survive your stay in Gotham?
I chuckle at his question.
Marinette : You have maman. You'll be fine.
Papa : I need a PROPER challenge for when I play UMSIII.
We both start laughing and maman shove him playfully and pouts at him.
Maman : We're going to get lunch ready. Go get dressed!
Marinette : It's a bit late for lunch.
Maman : A snack then! Just go get dressed. I thought the last time I would have to tell you to do that was when you were five! Do you need my help?
We all start laughing. I quickly run upstairs and take a quick shower to get rid of the sweat. Once I exit the shower, I put on an old over-sized Jagged Stone t-shirt, which I then tuck into some large cargo-style jeans. To complete my outfit, I put on some black converse I personalized. I also put on a little mascara and some strawberry lip gloss.
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I then join my parents downstairs for a quick "lunch".
As I'm walking down the stairs, the smell of freshly baked cookies hits me.
