Their Closure

twenty-eight

Marinette showered and got dressed after sunset. She planned to have the time of her life at this party. Being Ladybug didn't allow her to have any fun, and she finally got the opportunity, and she wasn't going to let it go.

She had on a pink dress with white polka-dots, hemmed with black fabric, red heels, a red purse, and a red necklace (view chapter photo. All credits to go the artist).

Marinette had already told her parents her excuse, and they gave her the green light to go. Alya and Nino picked her up in Alya's older sister's car, and they drove to Chloe's hotel.

When they arrived, a valet parked their car. The windows were covered so you couldn't see inside.

'Chloe probably begged her dad for this, and since there's underage drinking, they had to block it away from the public.' Marinette thought.

The three of them approached the bodyguard in front of the door.

"Name?" He asked.

"Alya, Nino, and Marinette." Nino answered.

The bodyguard checked his list, nodded, and opened the door for them.

Lights were flashing, music was playing, and people were everywhere. It looked like a club.

Meanwhile, a lonely Agreste was speaking to his father.

"Please, Father," He begged. "Can I go to Chloe's party?"

Gabriel considered his son's request. It may jeopardize his plan, but he highly doubted Marinette would show up.

Gabriel nodded and he gave Adrien permission to go alone.

Back at the party, Marinette wanted to grab a drink at the bar.

She sat on a stool beside a guy who looked like her age. He had curly black hair, an olive skin tone, luscious pink lips, and captivating hazel eyes. He was slim but muscular, and looked to be around 5'7 or 5'8. He was dressed in black jeans with a white top tucked inside, and was secured by a black belt. He had a long sleeved checkered black and white button up flowing around, and a gold chain dangling from his neck. 

He was about to order when he saw Marinette sit beside him.

"One Sazerac for me and this beautiful lady would like.."

"One virgin Cosmopolation, please." Marinette answered as loudly as she could over the music. She didn't know the guy, but hey, a free drink is a free drink.

"Hi there." He smiled at her.

"Hey. Thanks for the drink." Marinette smiled back.

The bartender placed a small glass filed with a deep, red, alcoholic drink in front of the guy, and a pink-red alcohol-free drink in a martini glass in front of Marinette.

"Cheers." He grinned.

"Cheers." 

They clinked their glasses and took a sip.

Marinette placed the drink back on the bar table. 

"So," The guy started, "What brings you here?"

"This is my friend's party." Marinette practically shouted over the music. "Her dad owns the hotel."

"Ohh," The guy raised his brows. "So you got in as a VIP?"

"There's none of that here." Marinette laughed. "I got in as a regular guest, like you."

"I see." The guy said, "I don't mean to be rude, but I wouldn't expect such a delicate, fairy-like girl like you to be sitting here at one of these parties."

"At first I was hesitant, but I decided to come." 

"How come?" 

"My boyfriend cheated on me." Marinette forced a smile so tears wouldn't form. "He made out with Ladybug."

"Damn..but she's pretty hot though." The guy threw his hands up. 

Marinette laughed. "What's your name?"

"Leo." He grinned. "My name's Leo."

"Marinette." Marinette stuck out her hand and he shook it and they laughed.

Leo grinned to himself - he found the girl.

"Care to join me for a dance, Marinette?" He stood up and held out a hand.

Marinette nodded, a smile threatening to never leave her face. She took his hand and he led her to the dance floor.

They danced, they laughed, and eventually, they kissed. Right there on the dance floor. 

Adrien walked into the party and scanned the area for Marinette. He had to pull her aside to tell her everything, including the fact that he was Chat Noir. Something was up, and it wasn't good.

Then his heart dropped. He found Marinette, but her arms were wrapped around some guy's neck and her tongue was practically shoved down his throat.

The guy broke the kiss and grinned at her. A devilish grin. Then he went in and kissed Marinette again. Marinette. His Marinette. Adrien's Marinette. Adrien's hand balled up into a fist.

"Hey dude!" Nino yelled to Adrien over the music. Adrien didn't respond, his eyes were locked on Marinette. Alya stood beside Nino, and the couple followed Adrien's gaze.

"Oh shit.." Alya muttered.

"Who is that?" Adrien hissed.

"Uh..that's Leo. He's new, but he's super cool." Nino stammered.

"His tongue is exploring my girlfriend's mouth, Nino!" Adrien hollered.

"Um..she's not really your girlfriend anymore." Alya interjected.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Adrien turned to Alya.

Alya explained everything she could. About how Marinette caught "him" kissing Ladybug, and everything. Adrien knew all of this, but the only part that shocked him was that Marinette broke up with him, and the Ladybug "he" was kissing was Lila in disguise.

After Alya finished, Adrien explained his side of the story. How he woke up in his home and locked in, how he was cut off socially, and, yes, how he escaped as Chat Noir to see Marinette. 

"Something's fishy about this situation." Alya tapped her chin.

"Wait, you guys aren't at least surprised that I'm Chat Noir?" Adrien furrowed his brows.

"Nope, we've been knowing this." Nino replied.

"How?"

"The same way I found out who Ladybug was." Alya shrugged.

"Wait, you know who Ladybug is?" Adrien asked with wide eyes.

"Yep. But before you ask, no, I won't tell you who she is. That's for you to figure out on your own." Alya smirked.

Adrien groaned. He was so close.

"So, what are we gonna do about Leo?" Nino asked.

"I'll handle it." Adrien rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Marinette and Leo, who were still laced together.

He was going to tell her the truth, whether she liked it or not. He wasn't going to throw their family away.

A/N: I'm going to be using the 'Conversations' feature pretty often, so check there regularly for updates and insights!