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the price they’ll pay (when they won’t stay)

Love is eternal, ephemeral, infinite, infinitesimal. It’s a flutter in your heart, a kindness you offer a stranger, a gift to a friend that stays with them even when they don’t stay with you. Love is something you feel. Love is something you fight for. 

Love is something you lose. 

Happy @felinettenovember, y’all! I had absolutely no plans to do this prompt, and I was definitely planning on working on sunflowers if I had energy after finishing my paper, but @emzurl’s art continues to be amazing even if this has absolutely no relation to it, pay no mind :P

“Felix, stop, wait!” Marinette’s voice pitched higher, desperate, resigned and furious and wrenched apart in pain all at once. “Felix, don’t walk away from me. Don’t go away.”

He kept going, gaze trained on the swing of his carefully shined dress shoes in straight lines on the pavement, heel-toe, heel-toe, shrugging away the oily desperation in her voice like it meant nothing to her. Because she meant nothing to him: he’d gotten exactly what he came here for, her time, her energy on a project he couldn’t be bothered to care about but needed to handle. Her social status, her infinite kindness, her-- stupidity.

Who gives the whole of themselves to someone they hardly know? Does she expect a return when there’s no contract, no negotiation? She’s rife to abuse and disadvantage; I’m hardly the first to do it and I’ll certainly not be the last.

Her voice has managed to harden, no longer wobbling on the slippery steps of her tears. “If you walk away from me, Felix, there’s no coming back this time. I’m not here forever, and I won’t be here when you realize you still want me around. Fight for this, Felix, or walk away, but don’t expect me to stick around when you don’t care.”

Maybe it was supposed to hurt him, he doesn’t know. He doesn’t care, either, about her naïve assumption that he’ll regret this, as if that’s likely. He got what he came here for. People at school trusted him, liked him enough to get by. He had an easy rotation of desk partners and groups for projects, standing invitations to events he only transiently attended if at all. Marinette wouldn’t spread rumors or besmirch his reputation; she was far too kind and far too weak-hearted.

And everything else was fluff, anyways. He doesn’t need cookies in the morning or soft blankets with his name stitched into them, or soft looks from warm blue eyes when he nearly falls asleep in his over-sugared coffee at three in the afternoon. He doesn’t need texts in the middle of the night complaining about homework or long, tangential rambles about something he’s never cared to follow.

He doesn’t need Marinette.

Felix makes it three years before it hits him what he’s done, when she’s grown into herself and handing out laughter like lollipops at the doctor’s office, and he’s realizing now he should’ve sucked it up for the pinch of the needle and the nausea-aching-dizziness that came with it for the stickers and the candy and the look on her face that said she’s proud of you.

There was something she was trying to teach him. Something about empathy, about the space in between facts and fantasy, where emotions hide and linger and make their home, pressing up against the world and shaping it in their own quiet way. There was something he hadn’t managed to learn.

She’s leaning against her locker, skirt riding up the tiniest bit on her thighs, hair longer now and curling gently around her shoulders. There are at least three people crowded into her space, and more around them, concentric circles of kindness and care.

Felix tracks her as she curls in on herself in the delight of a joke.

I’m sorry, he wants to call out, I shouldn’t have let you go. I should’ve stayed. I should’ve done everything I could have to make you stay, or scream or cry or beg if she wants him to, but his voice catches on her name and sticks, and she doesn’t spare him anything more than a disdainful, dismissive glance.

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Felinette Month 2020 - Day 8: Blind Date

A prompt from @felinettenovember

Part of me imagined a reversed version of the art for this prompt by @emzurl, where they’re leaning together in interest instead! Check that out if you have time!

Aged up AU, I’m picturing early 20s.

Chat!Felix, and Felix is completely unrelated to the Agrestes, just friends with Adrien. 

Around 1500 words

Felix was always early to events and a blind date was no exception. He couldn't believe that Adrien wouldn't even tell him the girl's name, let alone see a picture. "It'll feel more like a natural meeting if you don't know anything beforehand!" and "Isn't it more romantic if all you know is she's wearing a red top and black scarf?" Right Adrien. Because that makes a blind date sooooo much more natural. I would never take a girl to this nice of a restaurant for a first date either. It's obviously better to do something like tea or coffee so we can part quickly if needed.

Felix’s brain stopped so suddenly when he entered the restaurant that he nearly fell as his body ground to a halt. A few tables behind the host stand, near a window, was a lovely woman in a red dress with a black scarf. She had an open book and a flower with her, looking very much like she was waiting for someone before ordering food. He had shown up 15 minutes before the agreed on time to give him time to settle in before she got there. She appeared to have been here for a few minutes already, drink in hand (is that a teacup?) and looking out the window. He had brought a flower for her, to make a good impression, and it happened to be the same kind. Had Adrien told her all about me to make her first impression better?

With a quick word to the host that he believed he saw his date, he began walking towards her chosen table. As he approached, he realized the book was actually a sketchbook. An artist… interesting…

"Hello. I'm supposed to be meeting someone here for a blind date. You wouldn't happen to be waiting as well, would you?" Felix tried to smile warmly, hoping that he hadn't just interrupted a random woman for no reason as he stood across the table from her, one hand on the chair back. She looked over him critically, processing how his green tie fit with the rest of his black and white ensemble, then eying the flower in his hand before answering him.

"I am waiting for someone. Were you given a name for your date?" She cocked her head, smiling gently at him. Felix flushed. Had Adrien given her his name and not vice versa? What about the romance of it? His empty hand reached up to rub the back of his neck in embarrassment.

"Actually the friend that set this up didn't tell me her name. He said it would be more like a natural meeting if I didn't know anything about her coming in…" he stared down at the chair in front of him. He could feel the warmth radiating from his face as his smile turned uncomfortable. She laughed. A beautiful sound that drew his eyes up to her face.

"I actually don't know my date's name either! My friend thought it would be more romantic if we just met and connected 'naturally,' even if it was staged! I'm so glad to know we’re in the same boat," she giggled out, a bright genuine smile and a small flush in her cheeks. Felix relaxed, coming to the same conclusion. "I'm sure there wouldn't be two blind dates set up here with almost no information given about the other person! I will admit though that I managed to pry out that you were blond so I could at least rule out anyone with darker hair."

Felix pulled out the chair and sat down across from her, setting the flower on the table between them and leaning on his elbows. Then he thought better of it and held out a hand, "I'm Felix."

"Marinette," her small hand settled into his for a small shake. Felix felt like he could soak up these smiles forever. Oh goodness, I'm already being as sappy as Adrien. The blush in her face increased slightly as Felix held her hand a little too long, still thinking about her smiles. He snapped back to attention and released it, pulling his hand all the way back to his chest and looking away to clear his throat.

"So you're an artist of some type?" Felix hated the awkwardness in his voice but needed to distract from his embarrassment somehow. She appeared startled at his question. 

"Yes… sort of… how did you… oh. Ha. The sketchbook on the table. Yes, I'm a fashion designer, or at least I'm training to become one," she smiled softly again, gently closing her sketchbook and setting it down in her purse before turning her full attention back, elbows resting on the table. "By the way, I like your choice in tie. Themed for our local heroes, I presume?"

She was definitely referring to the small cat prints along one edge of the otherwise plain green tie. It was a gift from Ladybug some time back and the only green tie he owned. Since his date was expecting green and it was fairly subtle unless specifically looked for, he thought it would be appropriate to wear this rather than buy a new one. If he had anticipated a fashion designer, he probably would have bought a new tie… 

"It is actually. A friend made it for me and I thought it might bring me some luck today," Felix smoothly replied, hoping it would appease her critical eye. She grinned slyly, as though she had an inside joke.

"I'm sure your friend would be happy to lend you some luck. And I imagine Chat Noir would be pleased to be represented too," Marinette’s smile deepened and Felix began to feel like a mouse being toyed with by a cat… 

"I'm sure he'd be paws-itively tickled," he hoped the joke would turn her attention away. This felt a little too close to home, even if she couldn't possibly know who made this.

"Did you just make a pun?" She looked shocked. Felix laughed at her expression and the waiter interrupted to inquire about food orders. After placing their orders, the two fell back into easy conversation.

Engaged as they were with the other's company, both missed the entrance of a blond man carrying a large bouquet of flowers. He checked his watch before looking around the room. Not seeing a woman waiting alone with flowers, he was seated at a table further in the dining area, adjacent to the pair.

The entrance of a young woman in a red blouse with a skirt and small black scarf was also missed by the pair five minutes after the originally agreed upon meeting time, however her scan of the dining room had different results than the man's. She swiftly approached the table where Felix and Marinette were talking and holding a single hand across the table.

"Felix! I'm sorry you had to wait for me! I hope you weren't here long! Who is your friend?" The new woman placed her hand on his arm, scrutinizing Marinette. Marinette studied the two with evident confusion. Felix shot an annoyed scowl at the interloper, then slowly removed her hand from his arm. It didn't take him long to put two and two together.

"I'm sorry but I think you have the wrong person. My name isn't Felix," he responded quickly, schooling his expression into a more neutral (though still annoyed) expression. She blinked a few times. Marinette’s confusion turned to suspicion. Hopefully Adrien doesn't kill me for this… "My name is Claude and I'm currently having a phenomenal time with my date so if you wouldn't mind going away, it'd be appreciated."

"Oh… Really? I'm sorry! I mistook you for someone else!" She turned and walked back up to the host stand to ask about another blond man wearing a green tie. Figures that he'd send me out with one of his gullible coworkers. Felix turned his attention back to Marinette with a satisfied grin.

"Claude huh?" Marinette had an eyebrow raised at him, clearly noticing that his story didn't add up. 

"I am definitely having too good of a time with you to cut this off and go eat with a random woman I've never met before. Would you rather I rectify this and go on a date with her so you can find your rightful man?" He put as much bravado into his tone as manageable but his eyes were glued to her, anticipating her answer. If she wanted him to leave so she could find her original date, he would. He would hate it but for her, he'd do it.

"No. I prefer this. If I had to guess, that guy over there--" Marinette subtly gestured to bouquet man "-- was probably supposed to be mine and you seem much more interesting. You definitely have better taste in clothes." She delivered this with a wink that made Felix’s heart skip a beat.

"Can I get your phone number too then?" he blurted out and blushed. He wanted to see her again, possibly every day. Marinette leaned forward with a devilish smile.

"Is Felix your real name?" He gulped as he saw how close she was. She's dangerous… I might just get addicted to her teasing… 

"Of course…" his mouth was so dry that the words were just above a whisper. She smiled and put a hand out for his phone. Dangerous isn’t a strong enough word for her...

#felinette month #chat!felix #felinette month 2020 #felinette #miraculous ladybug

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Miraculous Ladybug Calendar 2019

Ah so here we are! For the third year in a row MLCalendarProject has produced a NEW fantastic calendar for you guys to enjoy! Every month features another artist with a unique style who has created a themed piece to match the time of year, each complete with a custom grid and design layout! Get your amazing spring, summer, fall, winter vibes featuring you favorite characters as they too navigate the year. 

As were the rules last year, and the year before, the calendar is absolutely free to download and you are welcome to print out the pages or have your own calendar made for you to enjoy!! But under no circumstances is the art provided in this project allowed to be reposted, redistributed or used in any way without the artists permission. We did this for free and for fun to have something to share with the fandom, so please respect our artists accordingly! You will find all their usernames and credits inside the calendar, so if you love a piece please give them a follow! In order of appearance our epic team this year:

@jorael , @jamminsam, @tides-miraculous @artesiant , @creebelle, @yunyin,  @emzurl @bbwoulfc@breesdoodles @kranberii @auroralynne  @orangebunnit  @bechkit  @buggachat  @buurd 

Organized by: @thelastpilot

Preview ^^

It is a BIG file with a lot of detail so please download and print it out! Share this post with as many Miraculous fans as you can, this is a gift to the entire fandom to start off the year with something great!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CIrPKTjRkOqMu1o-9fgz4RV9cJ59aj5h

Enjoy! 

- The Entire Team 

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@emzurl

As promised, your two return gift arts for the lovely Ladybug & Chat Noir post-it note doodle you did!

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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