Miraculous Ladybug Pirate Fanfiction AU

Adrienette: Scarf Reveal Part 2

Once again sorry guys for the delay. As much as I love you guys telling me to update, please keep in mind that I have a lot of work to do and my time for writing is getting squashed!
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Marinette's PoV:

It felt like I just blinked before my alarm went of again. Grumbling profanities to myself, I turned over and smushed the pillow over my ears. 

I spent so long stressing about what Alya did yesterday that I think I made a dent on my wooden floorboards. As a result, I lost about all my sleep time. Thanks Alya.

Out of the blue, a voice next to my ear screamed, "GET UP MARINETTE!"

Like I was electrocuted, I sprang out of the bed, my hair frazzled and eyes looking dazed. Tikki just giggled before flying away.

Just wonderful. A great last 2 days. I'm drawing strange pictures of Adrien with my scarf, Alya just meddled with something which caused me to stress out, lose my sleeping time, so I could have Tikki screaming in my ear as a beautiful wake up call.

It can't get any worse; at least I'm not late right?

Looking at the clock, I face palmed. Of course it could, I jinxed myself. Turns out, I was late for school.

Stumbling around, brushing my teeth and pulling my hair into my signature pigtails was no easy task. But I made it. Make way for super multi-task Marinette!

Rushing out of the bakery with a croissant stuck in my mouth, I silently thanked the lord for the bakery's closeness to the school. 

Rushing into class as the bell just finished ringing.....

If I said I just made it on time, I would be lying. 

"Marinette, you're late, again!" the teacher yelled at me.

"Sorry miss, won't happen again!" I conveniently lied. 

Springing up the steps, I slid into the seat next to Alya with my head down, fringe covering myself from the rest of the cruel world.

Laying my head into my arms, I groaned. Realising I still haven't got Alya to tell me what she did, I slowly turned my head towards her, giving her my best death glare. "Alya, you better tell me what you did yester-"

I squeaked, blood rushing up to create a tornado of red on my cheeks, before dunking my head back down into the safety of my arms.

I could feel the warmth of his smile even when I wasn't looking.

"Hey Marinette!" Adrien grinned.

"H-h-hey Adrien! W-what are y-you doing h-here?" I stammered out.

"I just asked to switch places with Alya. You don't mind do you?"

"Oh...um...no it's fine!"

"Thank god, because you were the reason why I switched places!" he breathed a sigh of relief, not noticing my inner turmoil.

"Oh ah um thanks?" I cringed at my social skills with Adrien.

I shot Alya a sideways glare, which she responded with a cheeky thumbs up. 

"Adrien and Marinette, since your conversation seems to be clearly more important than what I am saying, would you mind sharing?" Ms Bustier asked.

"Oh um, so-" I started saying, until I was cut off.

"Oh no, sorry Ms Bustier, I was the one who started it" Adrien apologetically smiled.

The teacher, in a trance from the after-effects of the smile, just shakily waved a dismissive hand. "Don't worry about it, just don't do it again," she smiled a wobbly smile.

Adrien turned to me and smiled the same smile that disarmed the teacher (and me). I tried to smile back, but I think it looked more like a grimace.

Not wanting to get into more trouble, we buckled down to our lesson, or as much as I could with my crush right next to me, exchanging words only to do with the lesson.

After the bell rang, I rushed out of my seat, ready to pounce on Alya, when a hand caught my arm.

Electricity sparked through me, and I bit back a gasp as I whirled around, blushing furiously, already knowing who it was.

"Um...Marinette....could I talk to you for a sec?" Adrien asked.

I blinked. Once. Twice. Was Adrien....nervous? Because he wanted to talk to me?

Alya not-so-discreetly shoved an elbow into my ribs, snapping me out of my shocked state.

"Oh yeah, bure! I mean sure!" I stammered.

He smiled and walked away. I nervously started trotting after him. 

Was he going to state that he hated me because of my peculiar behaviour around him? Was he going to say he disliked me because my designs were actually atrocious? Was he-

A pair of strong arms wrapped around me.

I stiffened, until I realised it was Adrien. After I realised it was him, I think I became a statue.

"Thank you....for making me the scarf." he whispered next to my ear, oblivious to the effect that did to me.

But for once, I found the strength to push the stammering, stumbling and clumsy Marinette to the back of my mind. And no, I didn't bring my Ladybug side forward.

I brought forward the kind, caring and attentive Marinette, someone strong who was Ladybug under her mask.

I patted Adrien's back. "It was your birthday. You needed a present."

He pulled away slightly, making me instantly miss his warmth. "Well, thanks for making me seem like a whining toddler who wants presents 24/7" he chuckled. But he soon turned serious. "But why not tell me you actually made it?"

I nervously scratched my cheek. "I...just wanted you to be happy I guess."

He smiled and pulled me back in for another hug.

"But seriously, what did Alya do this time?" I tapped my foot after we broke apart.

"She added me into a group call with you. I guess she thought you wouldn't check what type of call it was."

I groaned, she thought right. Damn her and her smart thinking.

"I just wanted to ask you now we addressed the elephant in the room, why are you so nervous around me? I know you aren't intimidated of me because I am a model, so why?" he looked into my eyes, looking deep into my soul.

"I....I...well...." I started, dread seeping into all pores of my body.

"Well, I won't pry if you aren't ready to tell me, so lets still be friends, okay?" 

He pecked my forehead before walking away.

I stayed standing there for who knows how long, in shock of what I just experienced.

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Oh. My. God. What. Did. I. Just. Write? See ya'll later minous 😘