Soulmates

Chapter 12

( I'd like to point out before you read this chapter that I will add a little bit of violence it won't be so extreme, but if you feel uncomfortable, please stop at the sign ⚠️.. Thanks)

No One's POV:

As lunch time arrived, Marinette wondered if this was a good idea, she hadn't said anything about it to anyone, and she feared that Adrien would think differently after knowing the truth. But for some reason, she felt like he wouldn't abandon her, right?
On the other hand, Adrien could tell that Marinette wanted to say something, but she seemed hesitant, like if she was afraid of saying it.

...during lunch...

Adrien: Marinette, is there something important I need to know?

Marinette: Why, you ask?

Adrien: Because ever sense this morning you've been..well, like hesitating on saying something, and I got worried.

Marinette just sighed

Marinette: T-there is, but

Adrien: But what?

Marinette: I don't want to talk about it just anywhere, I-I want to tell you, but we need to be alone.

Adrien: Okay, um...is it something bad?

Marinette: Well, not really. I just, I figured sense we have something.. I might tell you before..

Adrien: Before what?

Marinette: I'll explain everything when we are alone.

As the teens ate and talked, a certain bluenette was watching them both and he managed to listen to the words..we have something that just made his blood boil whatever it was it must be important if only Adrien will know.

As days passed, Marinette was more convinced that this would either make her feel better or probably destroy all confidence she had only time would tell.

Finally, it was Saturday, and both Adrien and her had planned to meet by the river while sitting down and eating some ice cream. As Marinette arrived, she saw Adrien already there, and for some reason, she was really nervous. Well, if  he decides to push her away, then she wouldn't let another boy near her like she had vowed. If he stayed, then she would confess her love for him. It was only this moment that she would truly know if he's intentions were as pure as they appeared.

Adrien: Hey, Marinette

Marinette:H-hey

Adrien: Are you ok? (He asked, worried)

Marinette: I'm ok, just a bit nervous, that's all.

Adrien: Why?

Marinette sighs as she tells her story

⚠️ Flashback ⚠️

As Marinette woke up, she got her phone and widely smiled. Nathaniel had texted her good morning message just like the past few weeks. She just smiled and blushed slightly at the message as she ran down the stairs. As she arrived at school, she was greeted by Alya, Nino, and Luka. When they walked in, Nathaniel quickly approached them while wrapping his arm around Marinette’s waist. She found it really cute at the beginning, but with time, Nathaniel became very possessive of her. If she was going out, he wanted to know when she was leaving with who she’d be and when she would be back home. At first, she thought that he was really adorable, wanting to know where she was, Marinette felt like he wanted to protect her, but not every person’s face is their true mask. With 3 months he became a bit aggressive, he only wanted her to hang out with only girls and when they went out on dates she wasn’t allowed to talk to any of her friends that are boys unless he approved of it. After a while, every time Marinette did something he didn’t liked he would corner her and hurt her in some way. If he didn’t talk verbally aggressive he would either hurt her arms or slap her on some occasions. Marinette didn’t say anything because she felt like she was a bad girlfriend, so she listened.  After months of torture of him abusing her both fiscal and mentally, she decided to put a stop to this. As much as she loved him she’d have to break up with him, or she would never be free from that treat he was giving her. When she confronted him about it ,he quickly brought her into a dark alley and covered her mouth as she just whimpered. He tried to unbutton her pants as she struggled to get off his grasp. By a twist of luck, he let go of her and threatened her that she wouldn’t break up because she wasn’t no one without him. After that, he let go of her. This continued for 7 months. She’d have to put on extra makeup to cover her purple marks on her face, and she wore long sleeved shirts so no one could notice.  But then, at the end of the year, we decided to her nightmare . She blocked him in every social media she blocked his number, and when she went to school that last day, she got the last courage she had within her and broke up with him.

⚠️ End of Flashback ⚠️

Marinette: And from that day forward, I vowed not to let another boy in my life until I knew he was the right one for me. That's one of the reasons why I was so cold towards you in the beginning, I had trouble trusting others, and well, now you know.

Adrien just sat there still like a statue he couldn't believe that Nathaniel that the audacity to lift a finger on Marinette, he was so lucky he wasn't present of that ketchup head would had won a free ticket to the hospital.
Marinette stood still as she waited for his reaction. Maybe now that he knew the truth, he would dislike her because of her past and how she had been with him.
As she saw no reaction, she thought it was a mistake to tell him..

Marinette: A-Adrien I-I-I I'll understand i...

She didn't have time to finish as she was pulled in a bone crushing hug by the blond.

Adrien: I'm sorry that you passed through all that alone, Marinette. You are an extraordinary girl, and if that idiot didn't see that, then it's his loss.

As Marinette listened to his words, she couldn't hold it and just let the words flow out of her.

Marinette: I love you, Adrien...

Adrien widden his eyes as he heard her.. was he dreaming? Because if he was, he sure didn't want to
wake up, but as he felt her move, he knew he was awake, there with her holding her in his arms.

Adrien: I love you too Marinette.