Soulmates And What We Expect (A Miraculous Ladybug Fanfic)

Be With You All The Way Pt. 1

When she opened her eyes, the first thing she noticed was the desolate figure standing by the window, hands in his pockets, staring out of it blankly.

She could hear the heavy patter of rain drops and the roar of the thunder storms outside. Her room was dim-lit, the only source of light being the lamp shade beside her bed.

A tremor went through her, when a thunder struck near the building. She pulled the blanket over her, hiding herself behind it. A fearful squeak forced itself out of her unwilling mouth.

The man turned around. Lightning flashed and lit up the room, his blond hair glistened and his emerald eyes filled with concern.

His voice came in a near whisper, afraid of startling her, "M'lady? "

She calmed down a little. Although still scared of the thunder, it was as if knowing that he was here, doused her scared mind with a flood of serenity.

Marinette flashed a smile at him, "You're here..."

Her smile was feeble and helpless, and made him wonder...

Adrien walked over to her and sat down, pulling up a chair beside her, "Are you okay? "

She nodded.

The thunder roared again.

She trembled and he noticed it. He hesitated for a bit, but then placed his hand on hers, the diamond ring cool under his warm palm.

He remembered the news he beared and trepidation filled his heart.

He attempted a joke to lighten up the mood, "Are you feline pawsome now that I'm here? "

A small smile stretched on her lips, "You never change."

Adrien felt encouraged by his small victory, "My catastic personality is never going to change, m'lady. "

Marinette laughed, "You know what I think? "

He smiled in response, "What? "

She said, "Plagg is the only reason for your stupid puns. You aren't punny like him, at all. He is the real catastrophe here. "

Adrien joked, "Meowch, that hurt, purrincess."

They laughed.

His open hearted laugh and her musical giggle was a beautiful serenade...

Adrien looked at her. Her wan face and pale lips, in the dim light, accencuated her pair of sparkling and ethereal looking eyes. Her presence exuded poignancy and vicissitude.
Marinette looked in his eyes, "Adrien, how is Luka?"

He shuffled in his chair uncomfortably. Adrien cleared his throat, but the words just won't come out,"Well, umm... cough... you see, the... well... mmm... actually..cough..the..." he trailed off.

Marinette sensed his discomfort, and realized that something was off. She asked again, " What happened, Adrien? "

The blonde man coughed again, "No, nothing much. It's cool. Nothing happened. Did something happen to you? 'Cuz nothing happened to me! What happened to you, m'lady? "

His weak attempt in humour didn't fool her a bit. On the other hand, concern and worry laced her heart in a vise-like grip. She tightened her grip on his hand, "Don't scare me like this, Adrien. You're scaring me. "

On seeing her panic like that elevated the strong debate in his mind.

He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, not wanting to see her heart breaking reaction,"I-I'll be straightforward, Luka... he..umm...he had p-passed away, this evening…"