His Mute Princess

Chapter 18

Adrien stared at the last page, his jaw dropped. She felt the same way. A huge goofy grin formed on his face and it took everything in him to not jump up and down like a child.

Oh what the heck! he thought. No one was going to see. He got up and bounced slightly with the tip of his toes. He didn't even care that Plagg was laughing.

His joyful moment was cut short by his tablet ringing. His smile faded and he put the scrapbook down. His father was calling. Adrien sighed and walked over and picked up the tablet. He answered the video call and his father's cold stare met his.

"Hello Father, how are things going?" Adrien asked. Gabriel looked away before saying, "As planned, remember, you have to make an appearance at..."

Adrien tuned out the rest. He didn't care. He wasn't going to do any of those things. Right now he wanted to be free. He wanted to climb to the Eiffel Tower and proclaim his joy.

"Got it?"

Adrien snapped back and cleared his throat, "Yes father." Gabriel eyed his soon wearily before hanging up. "Not even a goodbye..." Adrien muttered throwing the tablet on the bed.

He sat down on his bed and grabbed the scrapbook. His smile came back and he was flooded with warmth and happiness. Even if she wasn't there, Marinette could always make him feel better.

"Plagg, transforme-moi!"

Chat ran on all fours from rooftop to rooftop. Adrenaline was rushing through his veins and he felt the strong urge to keep running. To scream. To scream his love for Marinette.

He made his way to the Eiffel Tower. No one was on the tower since it was closed, but people were walking in the surrounding area, kids playing in the snow.

He used his staff to extend himself to the very top. With an arm holding on to the railing and a foot leaning against it for support, he let the other half of his body dangle on the edge. He took a deep breath and let out a happy scream, a huge grin on his face. He wasn't going to let anything ruin this day.
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Marinette lay on her chaise admiring her ring. It was in the shape of a tiara and diamonds covered most of it, making it shine in even the slightest of light. It was a simple yet detailed ring. The shape wasn't so complicated but it was adorned beautifully with diamonds. The band was thin and the ring didn't look to bulky. It was very simple yet elegant. It didn't catch too much attention but at the same time it caught all attention. A very contradicting ring it was.

It was indeed a very thoughtful and beautiful gift. She was his princess and he was her knight in shiny leather. As she looked at the details, she noticed they were too detailed. She sat up and took a closer look at the ring.

She then realized how many diamond it actually had. And that the diamonds were perfectly cut and completely colorless. And that they were real.

Her eyes widened and she stood up, looking for the box the ring came in.

Harry Winston

Marinette's face paled and she almost passed out. Harry Winston was one of the most expensive jewelry brands out there. How the hell Chat bought such an expense gift was unknown to her.

She looked back at the ring Chat had not so subtly placed on her ring finger. It was absolutely beautiful. And it was absolutely worth more than everything she owned combined.

She took it off and placed it in its box, placing the box carefully on her desk, fearing she would drop it and damage such an expensive item. She stepped back and stared at it. How did Chat get such an expensive gift? Why did he give her such an expensive gift? They weren't a couple.

Marinette completely froze, sadness washing over her. They weren't a couple. He never asked her out. What were they?

She stepped back and sat down at her chaise. She and Chat had shared many kisses and, hell, he even told her that he thinks he loves her. And she said the same thing back. That had to mean something, right?

She was snapped out of her daze by her phone buzzing. She picked it up and it was message from the group chat she had made with the girls.

Alya: hey let's hang out later

Alix: where?

Alya: let's go to a club

Rose: Alya!

Juleka: sure

Rose: Juleka!!!

Mylene: Are all of us even old enough?

Alya: girls chill, the club I want to go to allows minors in

Alix: what the fuck cool hahaha

Alya: but they stamp the minors so alcohol can't be sold to them

Rose: oh ok that's good

Alya: so is everyone in?

Alix: hell yeah

Juleka: sure

Rose: okei

Mylene: yeah

Alya: Mari?

Marinette stared at her phone, not knowing what to reply. She was 17, meaning she couldn't drink, but everyone else, except Rose, could drink. Going to a club didn't seem like her type of thing. She wasn't sure if she'd like the atmosphere. The loud music and alcoholic beverages weren't her cup of tea. But, it would take her mind off of things to be able to be with her friends. She was probably overthinking her relationship with Chat.

Alix: c'mon, it'll be fun!

Rose: yeah, come with us Mari! ♡

Alya: I know damn well you have your phone in your hands right now and you are definitely going, even if it means dragging you out of your house!

Marinette laughed.

Mari: fine, I'll go.

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Fun fact, I actually spent like 2 hours searching up diamonds, their worth, what makes them more expensive, and the most expensive jewelry brands. Harry Winston came up and I took a look at their rings and oh my god they are beautiful and probably worth more than my life.

I looked at other brands and their rings (at least online) didn't match with the design. H.W. had some many beautiful designs and they matched with the princess tiara ring idea.

This tells you how invested I am into this story.