Depression - Adrienette

Goodbye

The next day at school, I told Alya who had come over the day before. "What? Why didn't you tell me girl?" Alya asked loudly, surprised.

"Shh! Anyway, I called you and you didn't reply. I left you a message but you never called back," I replied.

"But Adrien Agreste was at your house," she said and I nodded. "And you guys switched numbers?" I nodded again and then glanced at the boy in question. He turned back and smiled at me. I felt myself get beet red as I smiled back.

~•~•~

At lunch, Adrien approached me. "Hey. Do you want to eat together?" He asked.

"Sure," I replied and saw Alya's mouth fall open.

"I'll go grab my food then meet you back here, okay?" Adrien said.

"Okay," I replied and waved as he walked away.

"Girl, you just talked to Adrien without stuttering!" Alya exclaimed.

"I know," I replied. It's been easier to talk to him since he walked in on me with the razor. When that flashed through my mind, I shivered.

"Are you okay?" Alya asked me, seeing my change in mood.

I shook my head to clear it of the thought of my attempt on my own life and said, "Oh, it's nothing. Just overthinking." Then Adrien returned with a salad.

~•~•~

After school, Adrien stopped me before I left the classroom. "Hey Marinette. Can we talk for a second?" He asked.

"Sure," I replied and he led me to the staircase next to the door that led into the school. "What's up?"

"Father just texted me to let me know that I have to go to Italy for a month," Adrien said. I just sat there, shock obvious on my face. "Please say something."

"O-Okay," I said, still trying to process all of this.

"I know hat it's a lot to take in but we can still text and call each other," Adrien said and I just nodded in response. A car pulled up in front of the school, a big gorilla-like man at the wheel. As he stood up, Adrien said, "I've got to go. I'll text you before my flight takes off."

"Okay," I replied. I stood up too and, after a moment of hesitation, hugged Adrien. After another second, he hugged back, patting my back in an attempt to comfort me. I pulled back and didn't realize I was crying until Adrien wiped a tear off of my cheek.

"Don't worry, it's only a month, Princess," Adrien said and then turned and started walking to the car, waving before he sat down. I waved back and didn't stop until he was out of sight.

I could feel more tears streaming down my cheeks and then heard someone approach me. Someone put their hand on my shoulder and said, "Are you okay girl?" I easily identified it as Alya's voice and turned, crying into her shoulder.

"He's leaving me. He's going to Italy for a month," I said, sobbing into Alya's shoulder. She patted my back and then walked me home, making sure I was safely in my room before leaving.

I remember feeling like I wanted to cut again. It was such a vivid feeling that I felt the blade against my forearm and I could see the blood dripping... Before I got farther, I grabbed my phone and texted Adrien. I'm sorry that this is so soon but I have the urge again.

It didn't take him too long to reply with, I'm here for you. Know that you have friends and family that love you.

So we're just friends? I facepalmed right after I sent that message. Are we more than friends? Do I want us to be?

We are more than that... I think. Do you want us to be?

I almost immediately replied with Yes and then No which was quickly followed by me saying, I don't know.

I know I would enjoy being more than friends. I have a question to ask you once I get back. Just please promise to stay safe and not cut while I'm gone.

I promise to try.

Trying isn't good enough. I need a yes or a no. Please, Marinette. I don't want you getting hurt.

Alright. I promise.

Plane's about to take off. Bye!

Bye! Text me when it lands, k?

Ok.

After our conversation, I put down my phone with a smile on my face and my parents called me down for dinner.

A/N: Hey everyone! Sorry for not updating, I've had some writer's block but I'm hoping to get past that. Thanks for continuing to stick with me! Bye!