Miraculous Ladybug AU- Soulmates

Chapter 4 -She Kissed Me

When Adrien got home, he was hurt and confused. He wanted to help Marinette, but she was shutting everyone out. It made him wonder, what could her mark possibly be? Was she destined to be with a criminal? Who could she be paired with that would make her live this life of secrecy?

Adrien sighed, sitting on his bed.

"So, what's caused you to be so deep in thought? Is it camembert?" Plagg asked.

"No. What kind of person would you have to be soulmates with, to lie to your best friends about your mark?" Adrien asked.

"People have reasons on why they do everything," Plagg said.

"I just wish she would tell me. Maybe I could help her," Adrien said.

"Not likely," Plagg mumbled.

"What did you say, Plagg?" Adrien asked.

"Nothing," he said. "Go to bed Adrien, you'll have a clearer head in the morning."

The next morning, when Adrien arrived at school, he met Nino at the front doors. They saw Marinette and Alya walking through and people staring at them.

"Everyone is staring at Marinette and Alya," Adrien noted.

"Yeah, Captain Obvious."

"Nino!" Adrien laughed.

"It's true. Anyway, word travels fast. Everyone has heard that Marinette didn't get her mark yet. It's incredibly rare. Everyone almost always gets their mark on their birthday. Rumours are that she doesn't have a soulmate," Nino said.

Adrien looked at Marinette. He wanted to comfort her, but he couldn't. Right now, he was Adrien Agreste, not Cat Noir.

They went to class, and dropped the conversation.

At lunch, Adrien went to the bathroom and Plagg flew out. "I just want to talk to her, make sure everything is okay," Adrien said.

"Then go talk to her," Plagg said.

"I can't. I'm Adrien right now," Adrien said.

"Kid, you may be closer to her as Cat Noir, but Adrien is still her friend. Go talk to her," Plagg said.

Adrien sighed.  Plagg was right. Adrien was her friend.

After school, Adrien saw Marinette leaving. He ignored any doubts and ran up to her. "Hey, Marinette, are you okay? I heard all these rumours about you not having a mark."

"Y-Yeah, I'm fine. I don't have my mark yet, but you know, everything happens for a reason," she said.

"Are you sure?" Adrien asked,

"Y-Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow," She said and ran off home, leaving Adrien standing there, unsure what to do.

When Marinette got home, she ran to her room and shut the door. Then she sat down with her back to the door and closed her eyes.

"Are you okay, Marinette?" Tikki asked, concerned for her miraculous holder.

"Adrien asked me if I was okay. I've been lying to everyone and I feel so lonely. I feel like I'm pushing everyone away," Marinette said.

"Well, there is one person you can tell," Tikki said.

"Who?" Marinette asked.

"Your soulmate, Cat Noir," Tikki said.

"I can't, Tikki. Not yet anyway," Marinette said.

Tikki was silent.

"I-I need to clear my head. Tikki, spots on!"