Smooth Sailing

Cornered

Adrien's POV ---- Mari is still with Alya in tavern

Chloe would not let me go. She clung to me like glue and would not shut up about her being rich and her father being the mayor. I had enough. I walked out to the top deck. To get a breath. I hadn't seen her since breakfast and she seemed a little pissed. "Cap can I have a word?" Asked Plagg. I nodded and walked over to him. "Before you yell at me, I wanted to let you know that I let Mari sleep in the guest room an-" "No I know and I've been thinking what if we don't take her to Hawkmoth." I stated. Plagg looked at me with a surprised expression. "Are you serious?" He asked with wide eyes. "Yeah why not. She could help us earn some money and help around the ship and then we could let her go. Once we get back on track financially of course." Plagg beamed, "aye aye Cap." Then it was settled we are not going to Hawkmoth.

"ADRIKINS!! Want to go see daddy?" Asked a very annoying blonde. Me and Chloe just made out last night we didn't do anything other than that I promise you. (You dirty minded people😂) "No I'll pass. You go ahead Chloe."

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I broke the news to Mari and she was ecstatic! It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders.

Before I was super desperate for money and capturing Mari was the only way I could get it. To take her to Hawkmoth. But I saw my mistake and saw how wrong I was. She was so amazing and she still had a family of her own back home. And I couldn't take that from her. Not from Marinette.

Mari and I finished our beers. And sat next to eachother on deck. We talked about random things and made fun of Nino's blushing face. I properly met Alya but eventually she even had to leave. Chloe came back on board and stuck a sloppy kiss right on my lips. "Hello my love." She stated and sat on my lap. "Well I'm going to get to bed. Goodnight Adrien." Marinette said with a smile. And that smile she gave me, was the one I was starting to fancy. Those eyes where the ones I could stare at for hours. Just something about her was different and it wasn't just that she had a tail. I eventually went to bed myself and along with Chloe at my side. And my last thought was of Marinette and that smile of hers.

Marinette's POV

It was yet another pleasant morning. Cap decided to stay in port so I still worked for Alya. The sun was just rising. I got dressed, washed my face, did all my morning rituals and headed back up to the top deck. I waved goodbye to Nino who was washing the deck, telling him I should be back no later than sun down. He told me to tell Alya hello. Oh Nino, hopelessly in love. I walked down to the tavern and to my surprise it looked packed. There was a line out the door! I squeezed through the crown saying that I worked there which I really did, so I wasn't lying. I opened the door to see a frantic Alya preparing the tables. "Why is it so crowded?!" I asked her. She rushed cleaning tables, "apparently word got out about your awesome desserts!" She said, "now help me out!" I laughed and ran into the kitchen preparing for the desserts. "Ready to open Mari?!" Asked Alya. "Yeah I'm all good in here! open the doors!" I yelled back.

She opened the doors and a crowd of people walked in. Most of the men ran to the bar while the woman and children sat a tables order in food. Alya gave me order after order. I baked,cooked and cleaned as fast as I could! People came in and out. The crowd was lively and every so often you would hear the clank of beer glasses. So this is how humans enjoyed their free time.

The day went by like a blur and by the time I looked out the window the sun was already setting. The crowd had dispersed only a few people trickled in every so often. "Alya, I'm going to head out its getting late." I said as I walked up to her. "Okay. Oh and here is your money! She handed me a decently large sized tot bag of money and coins. I took it and nearly dropped it. "Alya! This is to much. I can't accept it." I stated. "No no you have made my business known again! You saved me! You totally deserve it girl!" I gave her a hug. It was probably our last day at port. "Well it was nice meeting you Alya. Your a great friend!" I smiled. "I will never forget you Mari." She replied. I made my way out of the tavern.

As I followed the path back to the ship I heard a yelp. I looked over to see Chloe trying to get her purse back from some thugs. They were in a narrow alleyway and another rich girl with red hair who looked to be Chloe's age was held back by another thug. I ran over to try to help her. I hate her guts but I still have to help her sorry ass sometimes. As I got closer to the scene I recognized those men! They were the ones from yesterday!! Those 5 gruesome men where back. Great.

I took my money bag and swung it at the thugs head who was trying to steal Chloe's purse. He was taken back and let go. The other man holding back the red head let go of her to go and help is fellow comrade. "Chloe run!" I yelled. She took off not looking back along with her friend. Good she's safe. I was about to run away my self when a man grabbed my wrist from behind and pushed me up against the old alley wall. "Ugh!" The air was knocked out of me as my head made contact with the worn brick. I coughed. He put his hands against my wrists forcing me to the wall. I wiggled trying to get out of his grasp. "Let me go you filthy hog!" I spat at his face. That was a wrong move.

He took his hand back and slapped me right square on the face. A burning feeling spear across my cheek. "Your the girl from the tavern. And from the looks of it it pay pretty well." He said with a smirk looking at my bag of money. He squeezed and trusted my wrist and unnatural way causing me to drop the bag. It fell to the floor with a cling and the coins scattered everywhere. Great.

"Well well thank you for the lovely donation lass. It is very much appreciated." Said the man with a devilish smile. "Why no problem. An ugly an like you probably needs it more like me." I said with a smile not showing any weakness.

That's when he kneed me in the gut causing me to wheeze. I coughed grasping for air. Black dots dotted my vision. "Well if your going to be smart about it I guess we could have a little fun." Said the man with a laugh all his buddies laughed along with him . "Have at it!" I relied

He punch me in the eye. Hard! I felt it start to swell. That's going to leave a mark.

A/N: so here is a little bit of a cliff hanger for you guys! Hope you liked it. The next chapter is already half written so it will be out soon. Vote and comment! Also sorry for errors 😂 I type fast.