When the First Love Ends [COMPLETED]

Chapter 3

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Thank you but it's time for goodbyes
I promised myself I wouldn't cry
But as the snow continued falling over me
I felt my determination leave
And like you, here, it slowly disappeared

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On the last day, Marinette clutched the bracelet at school, fiddling with her fingers. She wasn't ready. She knew the time was coming but couldn't help feel so nervous. It was as if she was presenting something to her class - the analogy made her laugh a little. Despite her internal uneasiness, she felt comfort in herself, knowing that she was probably overreacting.

As she left with Alya, she couldn't help but notice Adrien sitting by Nino, seemingly down and upset. Her kindness taking over, she excused herself and went up to the two males.

"U-um, are you okay?" she stammered out.

Nino looked up at her. "Yeah, he's just ranting to me about something. He's okay."

Adrien weakly smiled at her and she wanted to inquire more but decided to give him space. "Okay. If- if you ever need me, I'm- I'm here. Alright?"

With that, she left, and Alya returned to her side. "What happened?"

Marinette shrugged and shook her head. "I don't know. But Adrien seems really upset. Nino said he'd be okay, though, so I hope he will be."

"I don't know, Nino sometimes can't read the moment, but I'm sure Adrien will be okay." The ombré-haired girl threw her arm around her friend's shoulder. "Don't you worry about a thing."

As the sky turned dark with the approach of a heavy winter, Marinette retreated to her room and looked out the window. The air was blanketed white as snow fluttered down to the screen, building up on the bottom edges of the sill. Tikki looked out with her, her eyes becoming wide with excitement.

"It's snowing! I haven't seen snow in centuries!" The kwami giggled with joy and pressed her face against the glass. "It's so beautiful..." Hearing no response from Marinette, the kwami turned around and found her sulking, one hand holding her ring finger.

"Marinette...?"

"Tikki... you know who he is right?"

"I- yes, I do. But you know I can't tell you who."

The girl looked up at her kwami and asked, in a soft whisper, "What is he like as a civilian?"

The corners of Tikki's mouth slightly lifted and the kwami sat down on the desk. "He's very kind," she started. "The kindest person you'll ever meet second to you." The comment brought out a small laugh from Marinette. "A little sheltered due to his family, but curious and well-meaning. He's also very cute," Tikki giggled.

"Tikki! Wait, but is he really? He can't be as cute as Adrien, now."

The kwami winked, whispering, "Oh, but he is. Trust me."

Marinette scoffed, a small smile on her face. "Then a bunch of girls must like him! Why... why does he constantly chase after me?"

"Because you have a quality that no one else does, Marinette. He sees it in you, and he's very loyal, so he doesn't notice anyone else."