#adrienette fic

[literaphobe]

Can we get an adrinette preview pleasee

ok FINE anon but only bc u asked so nicely… here’s adrienette in ch4 <3

#ask #tvl #tvl ch4 #adrienette #adrienette fic #miraculous ladybug fic #btw. i plan to post ch4 on Friday BUT if tvl either 1) reaches 300 kudos or 2) 7 more people comment on ch3 i will post a day early #<- if both happen it will be 2 days early but thats unrealistic #<- so is the comment thingy im just trying to see if i can hit a specific number target SORRY

[roseinaugust]

Chapters: 1/1 Summary: Based on the song 'About You' by The 1975. Memory Loss. Told in alternating time lines, one leading up to and one dealing with the aftermath of Marinette relinquishing the Miracle Box and the guardianship. Marinette struggles with her life after losing her memory, though there is a persistent voice that calls to her that always seems just out of reach in her memory.

Here is the first scene! Read the rest on AO3!

“Marinette?” 

“Yes?” 

“I love you.” 

“I know.” 

A pigeon flew above their heads, silhouetted by the sun before diving back to the city street. It flew away before the feathery beast could call to Adrien’s allergies. Marinette closed her eyes; her brief glance at the beaming sun sent almost as many spots to cloud her vision as there were on her costume. She’d always loved the sun. How her parents would warn her not to look directly at it, lest its Medusian stare scorch her eyes, yet she would always try to see it for how beautiful it was. And every time, she blinked back tears from the sun’s burning sting of rejection. Marinette opened her eyes just wide enough to squint through the cracks at Adrien next to her. His eyes were shut, long, delicate lashes resting atop his domino mask. The wind picked up stray threads of his hair, so bright in the midday sun that it looked like it had been spun from gold. 

Yes. Marinette had always loved the sun, but when the sun stood unmovable, unable to change how it hurt her, she found a new sun to love instead. 

“Marinette?” 

“Yes?” 

“Do you love me too?” 

“Yes. I do.” 

He opened his eyes, his pupil stretched in a catlike point. Her heart slammed against her chest. Even now, even after everything, his stare was just as arresting as the sun. Marinette was a statue, motionless under his gaze. Her heart surrendered, white flag whipping in the wind because she knew she never stood a chance. 

“Marinette?” 

“Yes, Adrien?” 

“Why aren’t we together?” 

She sat up, clutching her knees to her chest and looking out over her side of the rooftop. Building after building sprawled throughout the city, stretching as far as she could see. All of Paris was their’s to protect. They were responsible for it all. One wrong move and they would all be left to Hawkmoth’s mercy. 

“You know why,” she sighed. 

Adrien sat up, turning to look at her, but for once she couldn’t look at him. “No, I don’t know.” He insisted. “I don’t understand. We love each other. What could stop us?” 

“Hawkmoth.” She turned to him, as she always had, and ached at the sight of his disheartened face. “You know that we can’t be together until he is defeated.”

“But we know each others identities now. We both love each other. All the things we were worried about, everything that stood in our way is gone.” 

“Adrien,” she grabbed his hand and squeezed. “Those were part of it, yes, but as long as Hawkmoth still stands, we can’t be together.” She gave him a sad, wobbly smile and tucked a lock of his messy hair behind his ear. Her gloved hand lingered by his face. How she wished she could touch him, skin to skin, like this. So intimate and delicate. She knew he would let her, sans masks and Miraculous, but Marinette knew that she couldn’t. Not until Hawkmoth was defeated. “Not like how we want.” 

He closed his hand around hers, dragging it down his jaw to his mouth. He pressed his lips against her knuckles. Slowly, he lifted his eyes to meet hers, intensity burning with every second he held her stare. “I understand.” His voice was husky and thick, like he was swallowing a spoon of honey to help an uncomfortable pill go down. “Marinette?”

“Yes?”

“I would wait for you until the world ends.” 

It was overwhelming, the love he had for her. Even before they revealed their identities—before they truly knew each other, backwards, forwards, and every which way—he had always been so sure that he loved her. Marinette was no stranger to magic, the earrings and costume she wore were proof enough of its existence in the world, but she was positive that there was nothing in the world more magical than the love—the overwhelming, heart-surrendering love—Adrien had for her. 

The sun had already begun its descent towards the horizon. Every inch and mile that the sun dropped was a moment closer to their final battle against Hawkmoth. A moment closer to when they could finally be together, but Marinette couldn’t help but buzz with anxiety at the forthcoming ending. She laid down on the roof, pulling Adrien down with her, until they were back in their original position: her facing one direction; him facing the other; their eyes perfectly aligned. 

“Until that happens, can we just lay here and look in each other’s eyes?” 

#miraculous ladybug #miraculous fanfic #ladynoir fic #adrienette fic #prpr fic #No season 5 spoilers #miraculous tales of ladybug and chat noir #mlb fanfic #amnesia au

[anna-scribbles]

what a shame, i can see it all now that we’re through

- firearm by lizzy mcalpine

(chapter 5 of call it even is making me feel bonkers insane. thank u @sha-nwa)

#my art #ml #call it even #miraculous ladybug #mlb #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #adrinette #(i. guess. ) #adrienette #ml fic rec #ml fic #the way abby writes is literally so delicious to me #the dialogue…the visceral descriptions….. #my friend who doesn’t watch ml has been reading and sending me detailed reviews of every chapter #and with this one she said she loved the female rage. which. real ! #chapter 5 marinette is. well. she’s here for blood. as she should be honestly #anyway the song firearm has been wrecking my life about this story #it’s SO #what a joke was it all just an act i hate that it took me so long to react you had me convinced that you loved me!!!!!!! #thank you everyone readjng and commenting it’s really truly making my life #hang on tight adrien’s back on friday:) #don’t worry i won’t put him in situations. i would never #xoxo

[notarewberry]

inspired from Ch. 8 of @chocoluckchipz ‘s and @thenovelartist 's Bride for the Prince fanfic!

plus some design sketches

#miraculous fanfic #fic where gabe isnt a total ass #bride for the prince #fluff #fanfic art #ml #fanart #miraculous ladybug #mlb marinette #adrien agreste #adrienette #fanfic rec

[aliensunflower-fics]

My Recommended Fic List

So, I got this ask awhile ago, and since I have been re-reading a bunch of my old favorite fics as a way to cheer up after work I figured why not. This list will be long... and varied but mostly its older fics cuz idk there my favs. Now lets go:

Fashion Upgrade - By @soap-lady : Straight up one of my favorite fics ever, its fun, its creative, it never fails to make me laugh when I need something warm and wholesome after a bad day. Also go check out the rest of her stuff there's so much good okay like shes just a writing queen. Shes on AO3 I don't want to spoil you on her other stuff just GO experience it for yourself.

Ode To Decoy pt 1 / 2 / 3 - By @a-marlene-s : Ive always liked this short sweet little fic about Lila getting caught. Its Lila + class salt though so avoid if that's not your flavor.

EVERYTHING - By @unmaskedagain : They have salt, they have sugar, they have funny, they have crossovers. Like honestly they are a just a great writer with so much variety so go check out the masterlist I linked and I guarantee there will be something there you like.

@ravennm84 Is a writer on the saltier side but they have a wonderful selection of weird wacky tales from the salty but oh so well written Damning Evidence that sees Lila get caught in the best way to the 3 part Horror inspired Serafina other great fics from them include Marinettes Family Court Circus pt 1 / 2 and Of Moldy Bread and Cockroaches / Be Kind to Servers honestly its worth giving there blog a look.

@mochinek0 Is another writer with several beloved fics. They write a lot of Maribat and we love them for it. Ones to check out would be Blind Date / Bruce vs Gabriel just go check out there tag list of daminette for more.

Accidental Crime Boss Marinette - By @lady-literature : This is a wonderful idea and a wonderful little fic and I just... I just like it okay. Sadly I haven't read a lot of there other stuff... But I might after finishing this list considering how much I enjoy this one.

@nobodyfamousposts I love a LOT of there fics. They are one of the best when it comes to striking that sweet spot of calling out the show for some of its garbage while not getting so salty that you cant have fun lighthearted goodness. I have been looking for a masterlist of there work but cant find one so just go stalk there tags. I do recommend there Chloe's Lament Series 1 / 2 exploring how certain 'wishes' would backfire. Guardian Assistant Kevin is also a good one Miracle Queen Aftermath pt 1 / 2 / The 8 parter Burn the Witch series / The Wisdom Teeth Reveal / Kagami Vs The Wall of Faces / Resigning With Grace & Spite / I tried to give a lot of links cuz they have a lot of stuff

Kill Them With Kindness - By @luki-fanfic : Well written, good salt without going overboard. Just good vibes. I havent stalked there other stuff but if its anything like this fic its probably excellent quality.

Stephen Vladislav pt 1 / 2 - By @stormiclown : Adrien centered salt on the idea of finally giving Adrien his own proper rival. I like the idea of Adrien having a rival because its usually Marinette and this was just the right length to get those creative ideas flowing. Also just well written what more can you ask for.

Power Trip - By @storygirl000 : This was the first fic that made me go... Wait would it be more fun if Lila was actually competent? And that set me on the path to writing my own fics where Lila is more villainous and more capable. Its short, well written. Good.

Your Wish is My Command - By DemiGoddess28 on AO3 : A great 11 chapter fic looking into Lila's life if she were to win and get a miraculous wish. Its got sugary goodness for our protagonists and the class and salt for our dearest friend Lila.

LadyBugOut AU - By Miraculous-Content on AO3 : A 50 chapter fic made up of snippets and ideas. I found it really inspiring in many ways. I also love how it redeems Marinettes classmates showing how and why they were tricked but holding them accountable anyway its just... Good.

Juleka vs The Forces of the Universe - By goldenlaurelleaves on AO3 : For those of us not yet ready to accept the death of luka/mari we have this wonderful fic showing Juleka being the biggest wingman as she helps these idiots find there way together.

ChaoticNeutral on AO3 has there own Chloe's Lament fic as well as a Gabriel's Lament fic for people who need sweet salty of those two characters.

BroadwayCutie16 was Inspired by the person above and DemiGoddesses your wish is my command fic to write Lila's Lament fic going over Lilas failed wish. Honestly I always love these fics because there just so interesting and the way wishes can be taken and twisted is always a fascinating idea to me.

#WayneAngel - By Tired-Writing-Teach on AO3 : For us Maribat lovers. Its fun and lighthearted with some good gags and some light fluff.

Damian in Paris - By Lilliesandliveries on AO3 : A sweet Maribat series showing what would happen if Damian ran away from home and found himself in Paris and getting therapy.

How a Demon Commissions an Angel - By AlixAnonymous : Damian blackmails Marinette into letting him be her client so he can get his bros the best gifts, they end up becoming penpal buddies.

Mythomania - By LadyEnna_50 on AO3 : Proof that I dont hate Adrien or Mari/Adrien. In this fic Adrien's spine gets titanium plating and he sees just how bad Lila is hurting Marinette and does something about it.

The Contingency - By AbyssalGuardian on AO3 : SALT. Also Tim/Mari but even still I love the way this was written, the style, and some of the ideas just ugh love it. Its not for those who dont like salt so just avoid at your own discretion. Its about a chaotic Marinette done with her life running away to Gotham where she meets her true black cat, and gets her life back on track.

The String That Binds Us - By FaithAndATypeWriter on AO3 : Okay so is there any Mari/Bat fan who hasnt already heard of this one? Who cares its good, its cute, I love it. May the author be blessed with snacks.

The Great IKEA Game - By @batsandbugs : Okay again... I think every Mari/Bat fan has probably heard of this one already because its just that good and that popular. But who cares I am recommending it anyway. Don't read if your allergic to fun I guess.

If this list still doesn't somehow have enough salt for you then try @goggles-mcgee fics here is a link to there Masterlist. They are in a way a professional at salt and angst and they make you want to adopt Marinette and pop her in a blanket fort.

Honestly I could keep going but this list already feels so long for other great recs though I can link you to @jayphoenic who has some great Daminette Fic Recs and some Lila Salt Fic Recs!

Feel free to reblog this and add some links to stuff you would think I or others might like! Also lets just acknowledge how many talented authors the community has like wow.

#its just me #miraculous ladybug #not my fic #fic rec #lila salt #dc x mlb #daminette #kagaminette #adrienette #lukanette #ml salt #adrien salt

[sizzleissues]

I do art of the gang from my fic because you guys read it.

It’s a Princess Switch AU where Adrien and Félix swap places and live each others lives (and fall in love). Shenanigans follow.

You can read it here <————-

#princess switch au #miraculous #ml fic #miraculous ladybug #ml fanart #mlb fanart #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #félix graham de vanily #kagami tsurugi #adrienette #feligami

[rosekasa]

the ladybug wingwoman experience™

part 2 of the adrien agreste desk partner experience!!

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adrichat/marinette

4 chapters; G; no archive warnings apply.

shortly after marinette learns his secret identity, chat noir can't help but notice ladybug is in a better mood, too.

so when he learns something new about his feelings for his Very Good Friend/Desk Partner, of course he's going to ask her to help.

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adrien agreste has a crush on marinette dupain cheng; fluff; friends to lovers; identity shenanigans; identity reveal

#LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO #miraculous ladybug #adrienette #marichat #adrinette #ml fic #♡alizeh writes♡

[monpetitchattriste]

Artwork for my story Panic Attacks in Paradise

NEW CHAPTER OUT NOW!!!!

“Do you want me to carry you?” Adrien asked, concerned, etching his voice as he watched her sway slightly. “No, I am fine,” Marinette insisted stubbornly. But her words barely left her lips when she stumbled again, her knees buckling beneath her. Adrien quickly reached out, steadying her before she hit the ground. Wordlessly, Adrien bent down, sliding one arm behind her knees and the other around her back. He lifted her off the ground with a careful heave, settling her into a piggyback. It took a few steps for her initial resistance to fade and for her body to relax against his as he carried her.  Marinette’s breath was steady and rhythmic against his neck.  "You're surprisingly comfy, Adrien," Marinette giggled, her words slurring slightly as she rested her chin on his shoulder. "Thanks, I think," Adrien chuckled, the corners of his mouth twitching into a smile. "Just don't get used to it. I'm not starting a piggyback ride service anytime soon." Marinette responded with a playful nudge against his head. "Too bad, I'd be your first customer. Five stars for the ride!” “Oh, so now you want me to carry you! Well, I guess this ride is over.” He loosened his grip on the legs and let her start to slip. Marinette squeaked in response, grabbing onto his shoulders to keep from falling off him. Adrien quickly tightened his grasp again and adjusted her so she wasn't falling back down. 

The animated version down be low!

#miraculous #miraculous ladybug #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #adrienette #miraculous fanart #miraculous gif #miraculous fandom #miraculous ladybug fanart #mlb fic #ml fanfic #ml fanfiction #miraculous fanfic #miraculous lb #mlb fanfiction

[frostedpuffs]

Adrien sat beside her on the bed, enveloping her hand in his. Their wedding bands gently clinked together. “It feels weird to be back here,” he said. “Weird in a good way or a bad way?” “A good way,” he said, smoothing his thumbs over her knuckles. “It feels like being transported back in time.” Marinette hummed in agreement, lying back against the soft white sheets. “Yeah. It feels like only yesterday we were ‘just friends.” The bed bounced lightly as Adrien settled beside her. “We can still be that.” A snort rose from her nose as she giggled. “Oh, god. Let the joke die.” “Never,” he laughed. Climbing over her, he rested his arms on both sides of her head before leaning down to peck her lips. “You’re my platonic wife.” “I am not!” she squealed. His lips tickled when they brushed her neck, and she squirmed. His laughter reverberated across her throat. “You are.” “No!” she said. He poked her side, and she squirmed away, laughing as his fingers dug into her most ticklish spots. “No, no!” “Admit it,” he teased, tickling her waist. “You like me as a friend.” She wheezed, out of breath. “That’s it, I’m officially putting you in the friendzone.”

it's finally completed! thank you everyone for going on this journey with me 💖 (this is not an april fool's joke, i promise! it's real!)

#i recognize im choosing the worst time to post this bc it's going to get drowned by the beau purple dash in like 20 mins but #i had to post it now or else i was going to keep stressing over it #and messing with it #miraculous ladybug #ml fic #love square #adrinette #adrienette #miraculous #ml fanfiction #miraculous lb #miraculous au #miraculoustalesofladybugandcatnoir #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #ppu #perfectly platonic unless #text post #imma cry

[keeperofthebox]

chapter 5 of bon voyage is now available on AO3 <3

this time: a heartfelt gift! a party! an imposter among us! suspicion, suspicion, and - you guessed it - more suspicion! a lucky charm! a monastery in the mountains! and an itty bitty catharsis!!!!

#miraculous #miraculous ladybug #love square #adrienette #ladynoir #marichat #ladrien #keeperofthebox art #FINALLY after getting home from NYC and editing the chapter retroactively i had some time to draw for real #bon voyage #keeperofthebox fic

[literaphobe]

OH GOD!!!!! THE ADRIENETTE DYNAMIC IN TVL IS EVERYTHING!!!! It's one of the best-executed adrienette dynamics I've ever read!! I love how you captured the yearning from adrien and the panic and avoidance from marinette. I was screaming "kiss her" the whole time and i almost thought they were gonna kiss in bed and have sex hahaha but then i remembered that's literally the whole conflict of the story and its only chapter 4. The pace of the scene was perfect!! i was on the edge of my seat.

Finally i love how your lovesquare is not so black and white and the character's feelings overlap because you can tell a&m still love each other and have sexual tension to a lower degree than ladynoir who btw also really like each other!!

ANONNNNN this ask is so sweet ive been slow dancing with it for the past few days……… im so glad u liked ch4 AND the tvl adrienette dynamic!!!

also im so glad u pointed that out!!!!! I love the concept of love square being messy and there being feelings on both sides…….. it works bc they’re in such denial/attempting to repress it ALL so hard. they’re doing a terrible job but no one can say they aren’t trying!!!!!!!

btw shout out to everyone who’s commented on ch4 so far :D u are all so so so so sweet and im giving u guys a big squishy hug!!!!!! and to those who haven’t read/commented on ch4 yet take ur time!!! im in there waiting w OPEN ARMS for u 🥰🥰🥰

#ask #tvl #tvl ch4 #adrienette fic #adrienette #ladynoir fic #tvl comment

[sha-nwa]

call it even ch 3

“I hate him,” Marinette said, throwing her backpack down. “He’s awful. He’s cruel, manipulative, controlling—”

“I thought you had decided to give him a chance.” Alya climbed up through Marinette’s trap door and shut it behind her.

“That was last week. I’ve been right to despise him all along, actually.” Marinette plopped down in her computer chair, spinning until her dragging feet stopped her. “He sucks. He’s ruining my life.”

#miraculous ladybug #ml #ml fics #ladynoir #adrinette #adrienette #marichat #ladrien #this chapter has soooo much going on lol #a little treat for the girlies. the girlies who get it #also idk why this post looks so ugly. anna was having the same issue. sorry everyone #also fingers crossed ao3 continues to work !!!! we love u ao3 #call it even

[picayunearts]

My last commission through @miraculers-for-ukraine, for @miabrown007′s fic Save You A Seat! Mia is an incredible writer and I was honored to get to work on this for her  🙌

#Miraculous Ladybug #Miraculers for Ukraine #Adrien Agreste #Marinette Dupain Cheng #Ladynoir #Adrienette #Commission #Fic art #PiDraws #PiDrawsFanart

[anna-scribbles]

Despite what Ladybug had promised, when the light of their detransformations faded, Adrien pried his swollen eyes open and he could see.

And, like a vision straight from his darkest nightmares, the bloody, terrified face staring back at him was Marinette’s.

- one of my favorite scenes from chapter 4 of call it even :))

#heehee!!! #ml #my art #call it even #miraculous ladybug #ladynoir #adrinette #adrienette #marinette dupain cheng #adrien agreste #ladybug #chat noir #ml fic rec #i told abby i was gonna do a doodle and then. well. #tw blood #tw violence #blood #have you ever spent so much time making #sure adrien agreste looks beaten up enough #is everybody PUMPED for tuesday

[aliensunflower-fics]

Man, Adrien's just wants everyone to be happy, and because he goes on the wrong way, he gets a raw deal.

Will he ever get a break in your fics?

... Okay I have gotten 1 to many asks like this even though if you check my pinned post you would see all my fics with tags a fair few of which include Adrienette or even just cool friends Adrien and Mari but to make your life even easier HERE I will link every single fic I have written (to this date) in which there is 0 Adrien salt ENJOY:

Alya Salt Prompt: Views (Alya Salt / Prompt / Mild Lila Salt )

Ladybug Is Addicted to Pastries ( Fluff / Comedy Short )

Corruption: A Prompt ( Light Adrinette / Lila Salt / Prompt)

Marinette Changes Schools: Funny Prompt ( Adrienette / Kagaminette / Felinette / Fluff / Comedy / Lila Salt)

A Sinister Sneaky Lila Prompt (Marinette Harem / Lila Salt / Prompt )

The Liar Trap: Lila Salt Prompt (Comedy / Lila Salt / Hints of Kagaminette )

Marinette The Perfect Daughter In-Law (Marinette Harem / Fluff / Comedy)

‘Akumatized’ Marinette: Funny Prompt (Marinette Harem / Fluff / Comedy / Lila Salt )

The Interview (Comedy /Gabriel Salt / Nathalie Salt / Lila Salt / BAMF Marinette)

The Interview Part 2: Live Broadcast ( Comedy / Gabriel Salt / Nathalie Salt / Lila Salt / BAMF Marinette / Hints of Daminette / Gay Adrien / AdriJon )

Jealousy & Honesty: Sugary Prompt (Innocent Lila AU / Marinette Is Insecure but Sweet / Marinette Talks to Her Mom / Prompt)

Who Framed Marinette Dupain Cheng (Comedy / Marinette Harem / Fluff / Class Sugar)

#its just me #miraculous ladybug #adrien sugar #my fic #adrienette #marichat #lila salt #kagaminette #felinette #mariharem #lukanette #gay adrien #jon x adrien #daminette #maribat #lila gets expose #lila lies #alya sugar

[sizzleissues]

Speak my language (1250 words.)

inspired by this post by @nervousbelieverstarfish

There was a girl behind M Damocles, her hands stuck awkwardly at her sides as she made herself appear small next to him. Adrien tilted his head to the side to get a proper look but the girl shuffled away. Adrien straightened and looked up at M Damocles. Why had he led this clearly frightened girl all the way to his shady spot in the school yard? M Damocles stepped aside, gesturing to the girl with a worried smile. 

“This is Marinette Dupain-Cheng, she's a new student here.”

Marinette whispered something quiet that went ignored by M Damocles.  There was a piece of pasta on her shoulder that she didn't seem to notice and a reddish stain on her black jacket that she definitely knew was there. Her entire face was pink as she watched him from behind her bangs.

He extended his hand — that was what you’re supposed to do when greeting new people? — and tried to make his smile warm. “Hi, I’m Adrien. You have pasta on your shoulder.”

Marinette blinked and M Damocles stepped in, clearing his throat.

“She’s just moved here from China. Very little French.”

Adrien retracted his hand. (He was glad she hadn’t understood him, why had he opened with ‘there’s pasta on your shoulder’? She looked mortified already, no need to kill her.)

“I know you’re only recently returning to regular schooling after your m-,” M Damocles clammed up, his voice trailing off. 

“My maman died,” Adrien supplied, forcing M Damocles to look him in his eyes as he said it. He was sick of people treating him like he couldn’t bear to hear the words. Maybe it was more that they didn’t want to say it, that they didn't want to deal with the consequences if he did break with every mention of her. It was a good thing then that he’d put all that childish grief away — along with everything else that would only hurt him in the long run. 

“Err- yes. That. Anyways, you’re here longer than Marinette and I read on your file you’re fluent in Chinese. You’re also in all advanced classes so you’d be the perfect fit to help Marinette get around and teach her French on the side. If you are willing to, of course.”

Adrien had half a mind to refuse M Damocles and go back to his quiet existence on the edges of the school. That was the way he liked it and nothing ever before had made him want to change that. Then he looked at Marinette and he couldn’t find it in him to refuse.

“Do you know what dialect she speaks?” Adrien asked. 

“Pardon?”

“What dialect? I speak Mandarin but she could only speak Cantonese or another regional dialect I wouldn’t understand.”

M Damocles paused, his thick eyebrows weighed with confusion. It seemed the thought had never occurred to him. 

“Marinette. Do - you - speak - Mandarin?” M Damocles asked her in broken French. Adrien saw something flick across her face that was different from her timid expression before. A flash of fire in her otherwise soft blue eyes. She silently nodded in response. Adrien saw it again as M Damocles turned back to Adrien to relay the answer though he’d already heard. He had to bite his lip to contain a snicker as he caught the sarcastic flick of her eyes. 

“Well then, that’s all sorted. I’ll leave you to it,” M Damocles said with a note of relief in his voice, glad the translation problem was no longer his. He strode off, leaving Marinette behind. She watched him leave with a surprisingly reluctant expression, even though he’d proved utterly incompetent.

“So, you’re new here?” He asked in Mandarin. Marinette swung her head around, blue eyes wide and frightened again. 

“Y-yes.”

“I’m A-.”

“Adrien Agreste. I know,” She interrupted.

“You do?”

Marinette seemed to realise what she’d done and turned bright red.

“I mean, you already said so. Earlier. I’m not the best at French but I know when someone’s introducing themselves.”

“Right…” It didn’t explain knowing his last name, he’d never given it, but he wouldn’t be surprised if the Agreste name had made it as far as China. He moved on to the side on his bench and held his hand out to offer the seat beside him. “Do you want to sit down?”

“Okay.” 

She sat, bouncing her leg as she looked everywhere but at him. Had she understood him earlier with the pasta thing? He searched his head for something to say before the silence lingered too long and it became impossible to breach. 

“You have pasta on your shoulder.”

Not that!

Marinette squeaked, shaking it off and then removing her jacket altogether. She groaned into her hands. Adrien scrambled desperately for something not related to pasta to ask.

“I- I noticed you have a French word in your name?”

“Oh, yeah. My Papa is French but we’ve lived in China my whole life. Never really tried to learn the language. Regretting that now.” She laughed dryly at her own expense. Adrien smiled at her when she looked up and she immediately went back to staring at the ground, furiously tapping her foot. 

“Why did you move, if you don’t mind answering?”

“To go here. To learn art at this school and become a fashion designer. I applied ages ago, I didn’t think I got in. Didn’t think I would get in.” She leaned back from hunching over, her voice getting a little louder as she settled. “That's probably why I didn’t really try to learn French but now I’m here and I don’t know a word and it's going to screw everything up. I couldn’t find any of my classes and then this- this, bitch, threw her pasta all over me when I couldn’t understand her. She had a claim over the table I’d chosen, apparently. People had been warning me and I couldn’t understand them fully to realise. How am I supposed to become a famous fashion designer if I can’t even say it in French!”

Marinette clamped her mouth shut and turned to Adrien with an alarmed expression. His Mandarin wasn’t good enough to have kept up with everything but he got the gist. She was completely lost and alone.

“I’m so sorry. You don’t want to hear about that. You’re the one saddled with teaching me and now I’m dumping this all on you. You really don’t have to.”

Adrien looked across the school yard to where all the other students had gathered, talking amongst themselves. Groans about homework, whispers of gossip and cheers as one student presented a graded project. He’d never once bothered to join in. Now he was sitting with this girl who was on the outskirts like him and she couldn’t join in even if she wanted to. The voice that told him to shut everyone out could be ignored for now. She would be his exception.

His only exception.

(He didn’t know now but soon he’d make another. For a girl with fire in her soft blue eyes. He’d look into those eyes as her hand reached to save him and know he’d have to make another exception. But that would be the last one) (Until the next.)

“It’s alright. I’ll teach you French until it's better than your Mandarin. And you can help me improve my Mandarin in return. Does that sound like a deal?”

Marinette looked down at the hand he’d extended then up at him, her eyes flooding with relief. She shook his hand, grinning from ear to ear. 

“Deal.”

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OK OK OK OK. I hope you liked it, i hope it was good. Let me know or whatever. Please reblog blah blah blah and have a good day

I would write more but I have so many WIPS and I’m trying to overcome doubt in my writing so I can just write again. This is an AU to the movie’s canon but also can be applied to the show if you want. I’ve also added my own slight headcanon that Adrien was only homeschooled during the period of his mother’s sickness and ‘death’ as my interpretation of the canon given to us in the movie. Take it or leave it. So he was friends with Nino prior to everything but he’s since shut him out.

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