Our College Life

Chapter 3

Marinette POV
I woke up the next morning at 7:00 and my first thoughts were; "Oh my gosh I'm going to college and to London with Adrien today! This is the best day ever!"
Since we figured out that we were pretty much going on the same flight, Adrien and I decided to go through the airport together so we can be with someone we knew instead of being alone. We planned later yesterday night for Adrien's father's assistant Nathalie to pick me up at 8:30 and drive us to the airport. It's about and hour and a half away from my home, so we would be getting there around 9:30, which gives us enough time to go through security and the rest of the airport to get to our flight bag and wait well before our flight was to take off. I know I woke up a little early, but I was so so excited! I barely slept the whole night! I stretched and did some morning workouts to settle my nerves. It helped a lot. Then, I went and took a nice refreshing shower. By the time I got out, it was already 7:30. I changed into my nice, comfy outfit I set out for the flight. My selection contained a red sweater with black jeans, and ankle boots. One simple necklace, and a loose braid that swung around my shoulder. I secured my midnight hair with a red ribbon, I dressed comfy for the flight since nice clothes weren't all that needed. But, being the designer I was, I still had to look nice. It was 7:40 already. I did very mild makeup so it wouldn't mess up on the plane, only lip gloss and some mascara would do. When I finished with my makeup, I finished packing my carry-on. Some of my items I needed the night before, so I was sure to pack them the next morning. I put my camera in there, sketchbook, pencils, extra change of clothes, Airpods, iPad, MacBook, some personal toiletries, makeup I put on earlier if I needed to fix mine on the plane, hairbrush, deodorant, wallet, book, and my noise canceling headphones. Some tissues, gum, toothbrush and paste, and some snacks. I made sure to have my phone on me so I wouldn't have to rummage through my bag for it. I had all my info and stuff in my phone so I wouldn't need to pull anything out of my bag. I had two suitcases packed, and my mom would send out the rest of my clothes and items from my room as soon as I settled. when I finished, it was already 7:50. Wow time flies. My dad had already brought down all my luggage, except my carry-on, the night before so it was already downstairs. I took one last look at my room before I went downstairs. "Goodbye room. See you in four years." I said before I went down the stairs. When I had gotten downstairs, my mom and dad were already there making my last breakfast before I left. when I finished, it was
8:30 on the dot when Adrien and Nathalie pulled up. I gave my parents one last hug, and my dad helped me with my luggage. I was leaving for college. What a day this would be.

Adrien POV
when we pulled up to Marinette's house at 8:30 on the dot, I got out and opened the door for her to get in. She turned and hugged her father, and waved to her mother in the doorway, who I could see had a sparkle of tears in her eyes. I grimaced. My father didn't even say goodbye to me. And with my mother gone, things were just solemn and cold with him. Finally, Marinette stepped inside the car, and we were on our way to the airport. It would take us some time to get there, so me and Marinette talked about how we hoped college would go for us. I was very glad she was my friend. She seemed to understand my situation with my father and didn't bring it up. Her cheerful disposition reminded me of my mother. She was very kind and happy. That was the only kind of warmth that ever was in my home.

Marinette POV
When we arrived at the airport, which was at 9:40, we got through security fairly easily we then got through the rest with great timing. We picked up some cinnamon roles and coffee at a shop, and sat in the waiting bay. With time to kill, I scrolled through Instagram while eating my role and saw Alya had posted about us all going out separate ways. Then, I got an idea.
"Hey Adrien?"
" Yeah? " he asked
"You wanna take a selfie?" I asked
" Sure. " he said
We both leaned in and I snapped two pics. I asked him if I could post them and he said it was fine with him. I decided to post them on the plane since we were called to board. When Adrien and I got settled in a row on the plane, I asked for another selfie. He raised an eyebrow and I told him Alya wanted an update. He then laughed, happily agreeing. After I sent the photos to Alya and the group chat, I then posted them on my Insta, tagging Adrien saying; On our way to college life! Best time of my life! A few minutes later, I saw that Adrien had commented saying. "Best time of my life too! And with a best friend, it's all I could ask for!" I blushed when I read the comment. Adrien noticed I was blushing and noted asking
"Is everything ok?"
" Yeah everything is great! Best time of my life! " I answered.
He nodded in response, seeming satisfied. Then, the plane started rolling down the runway.
"Oh no." I thought. " This is gonna get awkward. I then grabbed his hand and squeezed it hard just as the plane was taking off. He squeezed twice, which I assumed was affirmation that it was ok. I then also squeezed back twice.

Adrien POV
When we got into the waiting bay after getting through the rest of the airport, I went on my phone to kill the 30 minutes we had before we were to board the plane and take off. I texted Nino and told him we were in the airport and waiting to board. Then, Marinette cleared her throat and I looked at her.
"Hey do you wanna take a selfie?" She asked
" Sure. " I said
When we took the selfie, she asked if she could post it. I said sure not minding. She's one of my friends, it would be nice to be seen with her once and a while. Besides, girls might get jealous of seeing me with another girl while looking like I'm having a great time.
Wait. What?
My thoughts were interrupted by the announcement that our flight was boarding. When Marinette and I boarded, I helped her with her carry-on luggage. I let her have the window seat so she could see us take off. She then asked for another selfie. I raised an eyebrow and she, seeing I was confused as when we just took one, said that Alya wanted an update. I laughed and agreed. When we settled in, I got two more notifications. One from Instagram, and one was a text message from the group chat between Nino, Marinette, Alya, and I. Marinette had sent the photos she took of us to the chat. I then saved them and looked at them a lot. I realized, I liked them so much, that I'd make one my wallpaper. With the one of us in the waiting area, seeming to be the best one, set as my wallpaper, I looked at Instagram where my other notification came from. Marinette had posted the picture of us in the waiting area and on the plane. She put the caption saying
"On our way to college life! Best time of my life!"
I smiled. It was nice to think that I was a part of one of the best times of her life. Since she tagged me, I commented saying;
"Best time of my life too! And with a best friend, it's all I could ask for!"
I then looked over at her to see her blushing like crazy. I noted her blushing and asked;
" is everything ok? "
"Yeah! Best time of my life!"
I nodded seeming to have a good answer, but I'm pretty sure she was blushing because of my comment. Soon, the plane was rumbling down the runway. Then, I felt a hand quickly squeeze mine. I looked over to see Marinette squeezing my hand. She must be scared of take offs and landings. I squeezed her hand twice, signalling everything is ok. She's then squeezed twice back as if in affirmation. I then looked over at her and our eyes met. We stared at each other of a long time. I was lost in that ocean of blue. My eyes slowly looked over her facial features. Her face was pearly white and a little pale. Her midnight hair, pulled into a lovely braid. Then, our gazing was broken by the voice over the radio saying;
"We have reached out cruising altitude. Passengers are free to get things from overhead compartments and free to use the restrooms. Thank you for flying Novice Airlines!" With that, our journey had began.

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