Dream a little dream of me -Miraculous Au

Chapter Fourteen

A million thoughts run through my mind when I see the blonde boy standing outside my apartment door. Most of them are about his appearance, like how the suit he's sporting is tailored to perfection, and how his fluffy hair looks so soft that I have to stop myself from running my hands through it. I can't believe he could be my soulmate, that the boy I've always loved could be mine.

"You look beautiful, Marinette." He says with such a cute smile that I feel like I'm melting inside. I want to tell him so desperately that I'm his lady, the girl that keeps him company in the long hours of the night. But not now, not when I still have another possible soulmate.

"You too." I say, not even thinking., seeing an amused smile on his face. "Wait, no, I didn't mean it like that. I meant handsome. You look handsome."

"You never fail to make me laugh, Marinette." His grin is wide as he speaks. "And these are for you, I know one of your designs was based on them.". In his hands are flowers I recognise as Casa Blanca Lillies.

He really remembered one of my designs? This may not be a big deal normally, since he's a famous face in the world of fashion and has to know certain designers. But it becomes an increasingly bigger deal when you consider the fact that I've never actually made that particular design- a dress mimicking the bell shape of the flower and it's creamy white colour- it's only lived in my very first design book, the only I've only showed him once. And that was when we were both fifteen.

"They're beautiful." Is the only thing I can say in response. Yet, my head is screaming at me to ask him about it.

I put them in water, grab my coat, and tell him I'll all set. We exit the building, which includes a quiet elevator ride, and soon we're in his car. Now, I have never seen Adrien driving himself, only him and his bodyguard traveling together, so it comes as a bit of a shock to me. I want to ask him about it but I remain silent instead, letting my inner thoughts say the things that would never be voiced.

As we venture on the road, my mind wonders more. From the lights from the cars we're driving next to, to the reality of Adrien being my possible soulmate. I want to say something. But what? Oh, so you might be my soulmate, but so might Luka. I've had a crush on you all my life and now the only thing I want to do is lean over and kiss you. Let's get a hamster and name it-

"Marinette?"

His green eyes are glowing in the darkness, much like his dreamscape version. The car is at a halt because of the red light, which I only realise now. I'm being so rude to him, he's probably been trying to make conversation for a while.

"Yeah? Sorry, my thoughts are just getting the better of me."

"I've been feeling the same. I just hope Audrey's plan works out well, if it doesn't my father will ruin my life even more." He sighs sadly. "I probably sound spoiled."

In the darkness of the car, I can see the outline of his frown, which makes him look as though he's also choosing not to speak his mind. Without thinking, I extend my hand and rest it upon his.

"It's going to be okay, Adrien. I know you're a good person, and things usually turn out okay for good people." My words sound superficial to myself but I really do mean it, Adrien deserves happiness. Upon seeing his small smile, I change the subject a little. "What will your father do if this doesn't work out?"

Yet another sigh fills the white vehicle. "He wants to arrange a marriage between Kagami and I."

Now that was a name I haven't heard for years, and still it managed to live at the back of my mind. Kagami Tsurugi. No matter how strong our friendship grew, I found myself competing against her. One of the things that sparked the flame of our little rivalry was Adrien. I think back to when I first met her, seeing Adrien's eyes light up as found his perfect fencing partner. How my heart slowly began to break after that, and how that familiar sensation is creeping back. It feels as though every time I rediscover my past, I just want to flee from it, to head back to New York.