Adrien, Marinette, and Luka were inseparable as kids, bound by laughter, mischief, and an unbreakable bond. But life had other plans.
Adrien was whisked away to New York after high school to take over his father's legacy-the Agreste empire. Luka, chasing his dreams of rock stardom, left Paris on a world tour. Marinette stayed behind, tethered to her city, carving her own path as the head designer for a prestigious fashion house.
Years later, fate brings the three of them together again in the city that never sleeps. But things are far from how they used to be. Adrien has grown into a devilishly charming flirt, hiding his pain behind smirks and whiskey glasses. Luka, ever the comic relief, masks his own struggles with humor and fame. And Marinette? She's tougher, sharper, and carrying scars from a past she's desperate to bury.
When secrets simmer and emotions collide, lines blur. Old friendships are tested, hearts are betrayed, and forbidden desires ignite.
Will Adrien and Marinette find their way to each other, or will their pasts and present pull them apart? Will Marinette overcome her fears and find her voice? Or is their story destined to unravel?
✨ Read to find out what happens when love, lust, and loyalty collide. ✨
⚠️ This story contains mature themes, including: ⚠️
• Smut 🔥
• Alcohol & smoking 🍷🚬
• Trauma 💔
• Drug use 💊
• Cheating 🥀
• And more sensitive topics as the story unfolds.
Reader discretion is advised.
"You're different from what I expected," she said softly.
"How so?" he asked, glancing at her.
"I don't know," she replied, searching for the right words. "You just... have this way of making people feel like they matter. Even here, in this... nightmare."
He was quiet for a moment before responding. "You matter, Y/n. Don't forget that."
OR
Y/n wakes up in the deadly Squid Game, surrounded by strangers and fighting to survive. What she doesn't know is that the mysterious Frontman is watching her every move through the cameras- and she's caught his attention.