The New Guardian

Missed Messages

Previously: I exit the shower and begin to brush my teeth when I see my face in the mirror. Right, the bruise. I reach up and touch my face. Ouch! Well, at least Marinette gave me some makeup to cover it tomorrow. God, she's so thoughtful. I can't wait to see her.

I walk to my bed to find Plagg curled up on my pillow. I hate to admit how cute he looks. I climb in bed next to him, silently wishing it was Marinette instead. Only a few more hours until I can see her again. With that, I fall into a deep sleep, dreaming about M'lady.

~This chapter is written in Marinettes POV~

"What's wrong, Marinette?" Tikki calls to me.

"Uhhh, nothing, haha! Why would you ask that, nothing's wrong! Everything's peachy! Nothing to see here!" I say as I grab the Miraculous and hide it behind my back. Tikki flies over, knowing I'm hiding something from her.

"Marinette, you gasped and now you're hiding something behind your back. What are keeping back there?"

I slowly bring my hand forward and open it, showing my kwami the fox pendant. I hear Tikki choke a little and she puts her tiny hands over her mouth.

"D-Did Chat Noir see this, Marinette?"

"I-I don't know. He didn't say anything so I'm not sure."

"Do you think this has to do with your kiss?"

"I'm don't know. I mean Chat always flirted with me with or without being Ladybug but I know he's in love with Ladybug so it's possible. I feel like he would've told me or said something if he knew, he's terrible at keeping secrets."

"That is true, and it's not like we can just ask him. I suppose there's nothing we can do. We just have to make sure this doesn't happen again. We need to finish the trunk and put the box away by tonight. Let's get started right now!" Tikki says as she drifts over to the unfinished project. I guess she's right. I grab the pieces I cut earlier and start assembling them.

A few hours have passed when I finally finish. I look at my clock and see it's past 9 o'clock. I really should go to bed. I look back at my finished trunk in excitement. It turned out way better than expected and I can finally put the box away safely. I walk into my bathroom and grab the box, carrying it back to my room and set it on my chaise. I sit down next to it and open the box to make sure every Miraculous is in place, including Trixx. Everyone is in their spots, so I place the box carefully into the hidden compartment of the new trunk. I need to get my mind off things.

"Tikki, I'm gonna go take a shower, I'm kind of gross after working so hard on the trunk. There's a cookie in my bag if you want it. I'll be back in a little bit, if you get tired you can go to bed without me."

"Okay, Marinette! Thank you!" Tikki zips over to my purse in search for cookies. I can hear her excitedly begin to eat them as I step into the bathroom.

I stare in the mirror searching my brain for all the answers I don't know. Why would I kiss Chat? Why would he kiss me back? Do I like him? I know I need to get over Adrien but this wasn't a good way to do it. My thoughts are interrupted by my phone buzzing from a few missed texts from Alya and Luka. Luka. Oh my God, I forgot about Luka. I continue to get undressed and hop in the shower. I can't believe I forgot about him. I was so distracted by Chat and the Miracle Box that I forgot we were supposed to hang out! I'm such an asshole! I have to make it up to him tomorrow. Maybe we can see a movie after school? Or I can bring him cookies? Or both! Yeah, I'll do both! YIKES. The water runs cold down my spine reminding me I've been in the shower too long and I'm out of hot water. I climb out of the shower and grab my warm towel, wrapping it around myself.

I get changed into a different set of pajamas and climb into bed. I pick up my phone to read the messages from Luka and my heart breaks a little.

Luka: Hey, Marinette! I'm at the Louvre. I'll see you when you get here 😁 -Delivered @ 5:32 pm

Luka: I can tell you're running late, I got us tickets and I'll be waiting inside for you.👍🏻 -Delivered @5:57 pm

Luka: It seems like you're busy right now. That's okay, I'll try to get a hold of you tomorrow. I hope you're not sick or feeling sad, let me know if you wanna talk. Ttyl 💙 -Delivered @6:29 pm

Marinette: OMG LUKA I AM SO SORRY!!! It completely slipped my mind and I was working on a project tonight! I got so caught up in that, I didn't bother to check my phone. I feel terrible, can I make it up to you tomorrow instead?? 🥺 -Delivered @10:10 pm

Luka: It's okay, Marinette. I'm glad you're okay, that's all that matters to me. Sure, but can I see what you made this time first? I love seeing your designs. -Delivered @10:11 pm

Marinette: Of course! Come over around 5? I'll have cookies 🥺🍪 -Delivered @10:14 pm

Luka: Haha, okay! See you then 😊💙 -Delivered @10:14 pm

Marinette: Okay! Goodnight Luka! 😊💖 -Delivered @10:15 pm

Luka: Goodnight, Marinette 💙 -Delivered @10:15 pm

I roll over in my bed. I'm so glad he accepted my apology. He's such a great guy, I feel so bad about missing our date especially because of Chat. Being with Chat isn't a good idea and today should've never happened. I think I'm gonna be with Luka instead. I mean, Chat is never an option, Adrien just isn't an option anymore and I have another great guy already, why shouldn't I be with him? I've pushed away Luka for so long and I should give him a chance.

I pull the covers up to my neck and look over to the little pillow Tikki is laying on. She's fast asleep so I grab her little blanket and tuck her in. I'm so lucky to have her. Aside from Alya, she's my best friend. At least now that I'm the Guardian, I will be with her for as long as I can. I grab my phone again, realizing I never answered Alya either.

Alya: Hey girl! 😁 Are we still matching for spirit week? I bought my cheer outfit! -Delivered @4:24 pm

Alya: You didn't forget did you? I know spirit week is a new thing we're trying but I don't wanna show up wearing this alone! Nino is gonna wear an American football jersey and is bringing one for Adrien to wear too. I bought us matching scrunchies and knee socks to wear as well. You better not bail on me, girl! 💸🤔 -Delivered @5:01 pm

Alya: Hey, I haven't heard from you all day and Luka said you didn't show up for your date? Are you okay? 🥺 Call me xx 📲 -Delivered @9:49 pm

Oh my god spirit week. I jolt out of bed, climbing down the ladder and crash down into my chair in front of my desk. I grab my sketch book and flip through the pages, stopping when I find the sketch of my pink cheer uniform. I turn on my sewing machine and grab the already started outfit. Thank God I had spare time last week to start this, if I work quickly I can get this done in a few hours. I stand up and reach for my phone and I text Alya back.

Marinette: Hey! Yes, I'm finishing up my outfit! Sorry I didn't text back, I was working on this and a new trunk for my clothes. I'm super excited about Spirit Week, could you imagine if they let us do a prom too!? That would be so cool to leave Terminale with that! See you tomorrow morning! 😁😍💖-Delivered @10:40 pm

I sit at my machine and begin the tedious work ahead. I lay the baby pink garment out and start sewing the edges together with white thread. I embroider my signature, hidden in the bottom hem of the skirt and flare the edges outward. I decide to give the uniform long sleeves to follow the dress code but cut the skirt mid thigh so that I'm still in the code range, but barely. I add some cute lettering spelling "CHEER" across the white cut out on the chest and I finish up. This is gonna be perfect, I'm so excited!

I look at my clock and take note of the bright, glowing numbers. 12:53 pm. Oh my God, I'm gonna be exhausted in the morning! I need to go to sleep if I'm gonna wake up on time! I scale my ladder and dive into bed. I close my eyes and slowly drift into sleep, excited for the next day.