Miraculous- Happy Ever After...?

Chapter 24- Is It Too Late To Apologize?

Marinette's POV

I felt someone tap on my shoulder and turned around to face...Chloe?! I watched as she fidgeted in her spot as I looked directly at her. "Uhh...can I help you?" I asked my eyebrows furrowing.

"Um...yeah Marinette can I talk to you?" She asked quietly.

 I turned back to Alya and she seemed just as confused as I was. She didn't call me MariTrash, that's a first. 

"Sure," I replied. I was curious about what she needed so, I stood up and followed Chloe out of the library. Once we were in a secluded area, she turned around and faced me. She seemed nervous because she continued to fidget. I decided to break the silence, "So, what did need to talk about Chloe?" I questioned.

"I-I w-wanted to apologize." She stuttered.

My eyes widened in shock for two reasons. One Chloe never gets nervous and two, Chloe has never willing apologize to anyone in my experience of knowing her. Well except when we were friends. 

"I know that I've been nothing but rude and cruel to you and your friends and I just wanted to tell you that I'm really sorry for the way I've treated you these past years. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I just wanted let you know that I'm sorry. Also maybe could you come over to my house after school today because I have other things I wanted to talk about with you. I understand if you don't feel comfortable coming over."

 She seems to sound genuine, so there's no way she could be lying...and everyone deserves a second chance, but I won't forgive her until I know she actually has changed. "Thank you for the apology and can I give you answer after school about coming over or not."

A small smile appeared on her face, "Yeah sure, when you've decided I'll be waiting outside after the final bell."

I smiled back, "Alright see you later Chloe."

"Yeah see ya Marinette." She waved as I started to walk back to the library. 

Once I was back at the library I looked up at the clock and saw that the period ended in 10 minutes. I strolled back to table that Alya was seated at and sat back down beside her.

"So what did the brat want?" Alya asked puzzled. 

"Well...she wanted to apologize," I responded. Her eyes widened in shock, but she seemed suspicious about the whole situation.

"What else did she ask you?" She questioned.

"How did you know she asked me something else?" I answered in shock.

"It's the detective in me," Alya replied smugly.

"She wants me to come over to her house after school..." I spoke.

"Well, are you going or...?" Alya questioned.

"I think so, she seemed genuine about the apology, but I need to know if she's changed before accepting it," I explained.

"Hmm...okay." Alya answered, "If she tries anything call me asap alright." She spoke in a serious tone.

"I will don't worry." I reassured her, "But I think Chloe really wants to change."

Alya narrowed her eyes, "Chloe wanting to change...girl for all we know she could be tricking you. Think it about it, why would she apologize to you out of the blue. I bet it's part of one her plans to try to get with Adrien." 

"I...don't think so anymore. Honestly, I feel like Chloe wants to make amends starting with me. And I know she hasn't been the nicest to us, but everyone deserves a second chance if they're willing to change." I reasoned.