Please, Don't Leave Me

Chapter 12

           The next morning when Marc woke up he saw Nathaniel was already awake and was admiring his sleeping lover. Marc smiled shyly and blushed, "Good morning, Nate.." Nathaniel smiled lovingly and gave him a "good morning" kiss. "Good morning, Handsome... How'd you sleep?" he asked. Marc smiled softly. "The best I've ever slept.." That made Nathaniel smile softly as he pulled him close. He gently kissed Marc lovingly, who immediately melted into it. Nathaniel loved how their lips fit together perfectly and he deepened the kiss by cupping Marc's cheek. Marc wrapped his arms around Nathaniel's neck as he kissed him back happily. Then he felt warm breath on his neck as Nathaniel began kissing on it. With a sigh of content,he leaned his head back to give him more access. Nathaniel smiled softly and kissed his neck one last time before looking into Marc's emerald green eyes. It was obvious he was turned on, but Nathaniel didn't want to go too fast; he finally had the boy of his dreams in his arms so he wanted to savor every second of it.

           Marc knew what Nathaniel was thinking. "Hey... Don't worry about scaring me,OK? I trust you completely and I've already decided that I'm yours forever as long as you don't leave me..." Nathaniel blushed big time. "I-I just never have dated another boy before.... I want to treat you like.... what..? a king...? Queen...? what do I use for our relationship....?" Nathaniel asked. Marc giggled,"I'm genderfluid so either one is perfect.." Nathaniel smiled and kissed him again, "Just know that I want you... All of you... But I want to stick to the stage we're at for now..." Marc smiled and nodded, more than content with the cuddles and kisses. they were just about to kiss again when Nathaniel's alarm went off. Both boys groaned, the mood ruined. It was time to get up and get ready for school. Marc got up first so Nathaniel could get up as well. They shared one last kiss before Marc turned to borrow Nathaniel's mother's shower. However, he forgot that new couples tend to tease each other so when Nathaniel gave him firm but gentle slap on the ass, Marc squeaked and blushed the color of his lover's hair. Nathaniel chuckled and kissed his cheek, "I couldn't help myself.." Still blushing, Marc shyly went to take a shower as Nathaniel went into his own shower.

           Once bathed and dressed the boys got out and dressed, eager to reunite as soon as possible. Nathaniel went into his mother's room since she had already left for work and hugged Marc from behind. Marc jumped but then smiled when he smelled Nathaniel's cologne. "You're wearing the cologne I got you for your birthday..," he said as he craned his head to look at Nathaniel. The redhead smiled lovingly. Of course he was. He loved that cologne and the boy who gave it to him. Marc smiled as well before looking back at the mirror to do his makeup, deciding to mix up his style with red lips instead of soft pink. Damn, this boy looked so hot,so kissable right now. It didn't help to know his lips were so soft, too. Nathaniel blushed faintly when Marc finished and smiled at Nathaniel. "You ready to go, Nate?" Marc asked sweetly. Nathaniel nodded and once they walked out the door, they intertwined their fingers and walked to school together. It took them no time to reach the school, and since the morning was a bit chilly, the couple walked inside hand-in-hand. They went straight to the art room to enjoy some quiet before home room. Marc sat on the table as always, but this time Nathaniel stood between his legs and ran his hands up and down Marc's sides affectionately. Marc smiled lovingly,enjoying his attention. 

          They stayed like that for what felt like eternity, their eyes locked, before leaning in for another kiss. Their lips met and moved perfectly in sync. Marc felt like he was flying as Nathaniel moved one hand from his side to his cheek. Marc cupped Nathaniel's cheek as well, and they shared a moment before the bell finally rang. The couple broke for air and walked to class, forgetting about the makeup. When they walked in everyone but Chloe and Sabrina cheered. Blushing, Marc stepped closer to Nathaniel, who wrapped an arm around his waist. They had just stepped over to Marinette when Mrs. Bustier walked into the room and saw the messed up lipstick, which had transferred onto Nathaniel's lips. "Nathaniel, when did you start wearing makeup?" she teased. His eyes widened and touched his lip. When he removed his fingers, they were red. He blushed big time and immediately looked away. "Nathaniel, Marc, I'm glad you two are dating. You make each other so happy. If you need any advice on anything down the road, please, don't hesitate to ask," she said with a smile. Most students would be embarrassed, but Marc and Nathaniel were really grateful. The boys nodded before taking their seats, lacing their fingers together on top of their desk.

          The homeroom class had been boring in the past, but now, they enjoyed it more than ever. They did their classwork together and finished before everyone else so they sat talking quietly, Marc laying his head on Nathaniel's shoulder. Nathaniel smiled and rubbed his side lovingly. "I swear you're too damn cute..." Nathaniel said quietly. Marc blushed big time and tried to deny it. This led to a quiet but adorable "yes/no" argument, which ended in them giggling. Mrs. Bustier looked up at them when they giggled and smiled. Seeing them so happy melted her heart. Chloe didn't like their public display of affection so she texted an unknown party, alerting Marc's ex-boyfriend of his location. Marc had not only left his ex for abuse, but also he was hiding from him so he couldn't try to force Marc to go back to him like he had three times prior. Before long the classroom swung open and their stood a tall boy in all black and his eyes went straight to Marc, whose eyes widened in terror. "So. This is where you've been hiding, Rainbow," the boy said with a smirk. "I-I-I'm not y-y-your R-R-Rainbow anym-m-m-more....." Marc clung to Nathaniel. 

          Mrs. Bustier blocked the boy's path. "You don't belong in here. Go to your own class." The boy looked her dead in the eye and backhanded her. When she fell he was already towering over Marc. "This your new boyfriend? Tch. What a disgusting whelp." Marc was scared but refused to let anyone be hateful to Nathaniel. "Sh-shut up, Andrew... He treats me better than you ever did..." Andrew just laughed. "Oh, really?? Have you told him about your past?? About how you're no virgin?? How you were in my gang???" Nathaniel stared at Marc in shock. "I said to shut up, Andrew.... I never wanted any of that when I was with you... You raped me.... and beat me.... then forced me to join your gang.... And for what....? You called me your 'baby doll' but then tied me down and let your lackeys do things to me..... Things that almost killed me.... So go away!!" Marc stood in tears, "Go away and leave us alo--" Andrew slapped him. "Shut up, Brat. You're leaving with me right now." He grabbed Marc's wrist, and Marc resisted. That was when Sabrina's father came in and knocked Andrew out before cuffing him. Marc fell back into his chair and clung to Nathaniel, who held him close. "Was all that true about what he did to you..." Nathaniel asked. Marc nodded. Nathaniel's eyes filled with tears as he tightened his embrace, "I promise that I will NEVER do anything like that to you... I'm going to protect you..." Marc trembled but relaxed a little, knowing that when Nathaniel made a promise, he kept it. Adrien glared at Chloe. "You are one sick woman, Chloe. You know that? I don't want anything to do with you ever again," he said, making her eyes widen before she looked away heartbroken. He looked over to the new couple and his eyes softened. Right now,Marc needed Nathaniel more than ever. He knew some old scars were just opened, but he also knew that if anyone could help heal Marc again, it was Nathaniel.