Marinette's POV~
My hair whipped widely against my face as I held on tightly to the boy carrying me. I held on to the boy for dear life as I was being carried to-well, I'm not sure where exactly. Curiousity started to replace the fear that had been forming in the pit of my stomach. I didn't know why that fear was there. I guess the realization of not being able to transform into ladybug if something were to occur, made me feel nervous and scared. Finally, the Evillustrator comes to stop and he gently puts me down. I look around to see where we are. It's not nearly as horrendous as I had initially thought. In fact, it was quite the opposite. We were on a hill with a gorgeous view of all of Paris, flowers shimmering in the light. As I looked closely, I realized there is a blanket and a picnic basket on top of it. With candles illuminating the path to the picnic. YEESH, since when did he have time to plan this??
The Evillustrator then takes my hand and leads me to the picnic. My face is covered with a light blush. Although this was flattering... In a sort of creepy way, It made me feel nauseous. He must have something on his mind, and I didn't want to be part of it. I sit down on the blanket and try to avoid his eyes. He takes out a couple of snacks, including a bit of wine. I give Him a puzzled look. I cough nervously "Sooo.." Why did you want to hurt Adrien?" I say, trying to keep my voice from shaking. The Evillustrator blushes a deep red and quickly looks away. "I-it's... Complicated..." My eyes narrow, and I can't help but ask "Did he... Do something to you..?" He stiffens, then nods. "It's nothing really... It's just... I guess I got mad at what he said to me..." I see his posture sag and his eyes seem glazed with pained. I give a small crooked smile as I hesitantly hug him. I hear him gasp then hugs back, a little tight for comfort. I pull back swiftly and I get up, trying to act casual as I secretly look around, trying to find a place where I can slip away and transform.
I flinch away as I feel a hand touch my arm. The Evillustrator looks at me with conflicted eyes as he puts my hands in his. "Marinette... There's... Something I have to tell you..." Uh-oh... Please don't... The Evillustrator takes deep breath, "Marinette, I-I like you! My face ignites."Natha-I mean Evillustrator... I-I'm sorry... But.. I-I like someone else... I move my hands away from his grasp. I then look up at him and fear trickles through me as I see his expression. His face is contorted in anger, his jaw clenched shut. His eyes filled with rejection and pain. "Please Marinette! I really like you! He steps a bit closer to me and I carefully take a step backwards. "It's Adrien isn't it!?" My eyes widen. H-how does he know I have a crush on Adrien..? Not that it really matters, since I love chat..
Realization hits me as I realize that the Evillustrator is coming closer to me. I start walking backwards. "WHAT DOES HE HAVE THAT I DONT? MONEY? FAME?! I'm too engulfed with fear that I can't muster a single word. "WHAT IS IT THAT YOU SEE IN HIM?! I CAN ACTUALLY PROTECT YOU!! I CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY! PLEASE MARINETTE! JUST GIVE ME A CHANCE! He steps closer and closer, his eyes pleading. I give out a strangled gasp. I then muster up some courage and look the Evillustrator in the eye. "I'm sorry. I can't explain how my heart works.. But I know what it wants. And I can't go out with someone who I don't love. I'm so sorry Nath-Evillustrator.." I turn away and try to get out of here as soon as possible. I then gasp as a hand clamps around my arm. I look behind me and I shriek. My eyes look straight into the Evillustrator's eyes. Which is engulfed in rage in rejection. His jaw is set back in a snarl, his body rigid. "L-Let go of me!" I say, as I helplessly try to pry my hand out of his iron grip, fear starting to crawl into me. He simply stares at me. His expression send shivers down my spine. He towers over me as his face comes closer and closer towards mine. If it weren't for him being so close to me, I don't think I would have heard what he had said. His voice is like poisonous venom, as he says "If I can't have you... Then No One can..." My eyes widen in sheer Terror, I turn around and manage to break away from his grip. I bolt the opposite direction of the Evillustrator, I didn't even know where to go, all I knew was that I had to get out of there, and fast. I could hear his shouts from behind, his footsteps becoming more and more louder as he approaches me. My heart pounds, I can't breathe, I can't think. All I can do is run for dear life. I end up in an abandoned alleyway, with a deadend. Oh no. Not again. Memories from what had happened a while ago with the 3 men flood my mind. I start panicking, tears forming. The Evillustrator approaches me, slowly. Getting out his pen, to be able to draw on his tablet. I cry out for help, as tears start rolling on my cheek. Then, a loud thud comes from behind me. I jump in fear and a gasp escapes my mouth. I look behind to see who it is.
It's Chat noir. My heart swells with relief. I quickly run to him and dive into his chest, hugging him tightly. I start shivering in fear and start sobbing. I feel his arms wrap around me fiercely. Protecting me...
I absoultely suck at coming up with chapter names omg 😂😂😭💔 anyways ,Sorry for uploading this late >o> I hope you all like it tho??? I won't be able to upload another chapter till Saturday, since I have to study all week for my AP national exam. Wish me luck ;w; I'm gonna need it in all honesty 😭💜💜
