Soulmates And What We Expect (A Miraculous Ladybug Fanfic)

Give you everything

"Guys, I need to tell you something..."
Marinette giggled as she held up her left hand and showed it to her friends, a diamond ring sparkling on her fourth finger.

Alya looked at her for a full minute, her eyes darting between her best friend's face and her ring, rendered speechless, before rushing towards her and shouting out loud, making a few people in the bistro look at them curiously, "YOU ARE ENGAGED?!! Congrats! I'm so happy for you! When? How? Where? Give me well the deets, girl!"

Nino smiled widely at the the blushing girl from his seat, "Congrats, Dudette! "

Marinette smiled, "Thanks guys. "

She sat down next to Alta and looked at Adrien,who sat with a small smile on his face.

Adrien had changed a lot in the past years. His features had been defined, and he had grown taller too. His teen innocence had sharpened into refined elegance, and needless to say, he still was the idol of Paris.

He was still that kind hearted person who had the brightest smile in the room. But, something has changed.

His usual captivating presence had gradually dwindled over the years, into a quiet shadow in the corner of the room, seen but never noticed.

Marinette was quite worried about him. Working under Gabriel Agreste, she had plenty opportunities to see him. She often saw him skipping meals, drinking, hiding himself under a mask of perfection in front of others.

Marinette couldn't quite pinpoint what was wrong with him. He still treated her like before, taking care of her and helping her in every way he could.

Adrien hadn't dated anyone since Kagami. He would simply smile when prodded about his love life. Nino and Alya had often made fun of him, but nothing made him reveal anything.

He still modelled for his father, and also taught Literature in a university.

"Congratulations, Mari. I'm happy for you," Adrien smiled at her. She, being the good observer she was, noticed that his bright smile didn't reach his emerald eyes.

Marinette asked with concern," Are you okay, Adrien? "

Adrien snapped out of his trance, "Yeah, yeah. I'm cool. I'm sorry, guys, but I can't stay any longer. I have a photoshoot. So, umm, bye. See you later."

He stood up and waved at them before stuffing his hands in his pockets and walking out of the bistro.

The gentle breeze caressed his face. He paced faster.

Marinette is getting married, huh?
His bugaboo won't be his anymore. She wasn't his to begin with anyway.

Unbeknownst to her, Adrien had supported Marinette in her relationship with Luka, both as himself and Chat. He had given up on moving on, after trying and failing miserably countless times. Adrien sometimes wished to reveal his identity when he visited her as Chat Noir. He wanted to ask her if things would have been different if he would have revealed himself before. But he didn't. He only wanted her to be happy.

When he reached a secluded area, Plagg flew out of his jacket," You okay, kid? "

He smiled sadly, "I'm fine. "

Suddenly, Adrien's phone rang. He took it out and saw the caller ID. Luka. "Hey Luka. Congrats. "

"Thanks man. So, there's something I need to ask you..."

"Yes? "

"So we are having the wedding on 25th May," a bit of hesitation was heard in Luka's voice, "And I was wondering if you would like to be my best man? "