MariCat: I Need You

~7~

Marinette's P.O.V
I woke up the next morning feeling drowsy. All night I had dreams of Adrien and Cat. Of course I did because I'm confused between the two. I still have feelings for Adrien.....and I might have feelings for Cat. I'm not sure but I shook my head realizing it was 7:30 and I had to get ready for school. I rubbed my eyes, got up, and looked for Tikki. She was asleep in her bed. Then I went to my dresser and got my clothes. I put them on, brushed my hair and put it back up into my usual pigtails. I grabbed my backpack and my bag and went to wake up Tikki. She woke up and drowsily flew into my bag without saying a word. I shrugged and looked at the clock. It was 7:50. Perfect, i thought as I went downstairs and out the door to school, skipping breakfast. When I got to school I noticed three people were gone. Lila, Chloe.....and Adrien. I don't care if Chloe and Lila were gone, but Adrien? I shook my head and walked into class.

           Adrien's P.O.V
Natalie woke me up super early in the morning to tell me that my father has to talk to me. I rolled my eyes.
"Okay. Thanks Natalie. Tell him I'll be right there."
"Okay I'll tell him."
Then she left. I got up drowsily and got dressed for the day. After I was finished, I woke up Plagg.
"Why so early?"
"I don't know. Father has something to talk about with me. Probably another photo shoot or something."
Plagg rolled his eyes but flew into my shirt anyways. I checked to see if I needed anything else, but I didn't. So I just walked out the door towards my Fathers office. When I reached the door, I took a deep breath and sighed deeply as I opened the door. But then I gasped quietly as I realized who was in his office.
Oh no. No no no, this is not good.
Chloé and Lila were sitting in front of my fathers desk.
"Hey Adrikins" said Chloé.
"Hey Adrien." said Lila.
"Hey girls. Father what are they doing here?"
"Sit down, son."
I hesitatingly sat down in one of the chairs in the room.
"Now Father. Why are they here?"
"So these two girls came and told me that they think this Marinette girl from your school needs to stay away from you. I agree with them. I think you should be with a rich prettier girl. Not some unworthy bakers daughter."
"MARINETTE IS NOT UNWORTHY."
I raised my voice. How dare he say that about MY Princess.
"Don't you have that tone of voice with me young man!!"
He cleared his throat. Before I could say anything further he continued.
"Anyways, even though you aren't actually with this girl, I'm making sure you won't ever be. Today I'm choosing one of these girls to be your girlfriend."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
"But why Father?! This isn't fair!!"
"Life isn't fair. Now let me think of who to choose....."
My heart was thumping with anger, fear and sadness. Anger at my father for saying that stuff about Marinette, and for making me do this. Fear of how Marinette is going to react to Adrien dating one of these girls. I know she still has feelings for Adrien. My pictures are all over her room. She's going to be so heartbroken. And sadness because she'll be heartbroken, and I'm going to have to deal with one of these brats.
"Alright Adrien. I know who I'm choosing. I choose.....Lila. You will be with Lila from now on. You act like a couple and you are a couple. That's final. No exceptions. Now go to school. All of you."
"Yes, Father."
I got up and Lila immediately came up to me and wrapped her arm around me. I looked back at my dad. He gave me a stern look and I turned my head back around, groaned and put my arm around her as well. Lila and I walked out into the limo to go to school. I am so afraid of Marinette's reaction. I know she still loves Adrien. This will break her heart. As soon as we got to school, my stomach started to churn. Lila intertwined her fingers with mine. I wanted to rip my hand out of hers but I knew I couldn't. But by the time we got into school, it was already lunch. I scanned the commons and saw Marinette. She was talking with Alya. Then my heart dropped. She turned around. Her smile immediately faded. Lila noticed, smirked, and then did the unexpected. She kissed me. I had to kiss back or my father would kill me. So I had to respond. I reluctantly kissed back. I could tell she wanted to deepen the kiss but I thought of an excuse. I pulled away.
"What's wrong Adrien?"
I had to lie. I didn't want to face my fathers wrath.
"Well, we can't exactly go crazy in school can we?"
She smirked.
"You're right. We'll continue later Adrien."
She winked. It made me shudder. But then I looked over to Mari. We locked eyes. She looked absolutely mortified. I could see the tears welling up in her eyes. She shook her head and ran off. Alya tried to run after her but I quickly stopped her.
"Let me handle this, please."
"Dude. How are YOU going to help?! YOU caused this. How much more are you going to shatter her heart?"
Alya looked at me with serious concern. I gulped. I.....shattered her heart? I can't believe myself.
"Please Alya. Trust me."
"Fine. But I SWEAR TO GOD, if you hurt her again I'll-"
I cut her off right there.
"Don't worry."
I winked and ran to find Marinette. I don't care that Lila is probably super pissed. All I care about right now is making sure my Princess is okay. I just can't believe I did this to her. I am so ashamed of myself. I'm falling in love with her. At least I think I am. I shouldn't be because I promised my heart to Ladybug. But Marinette.....I think I love her. But I can't be. I commited my heart to Ladybug. But before I could think anymore about it, I found Mari. I found her at the park. I sighed of relief. I walked up to her.
"Marinette?"
She looked up at me. I tried to smile but I quickly realized I couldn't. Her face was puffy and red from crying so hard. And her facial expression was a mix of anger and sadness. I could tell she didn't know what to say at first. Then she spoke up.
"What do you want Adrien?"
Her tone was raspy and full of anger.
"I came to help and see if you were okay."
She stood up in a very fast manner.
"YOU. YOU want to HELP?! ME?! REALLY? YOU ARE THE REASON FOR ALL OF THIS!! AND SINCE WHEN DO YOU CARE IF IM OKAY?! YOU HAVENT THIS WHOLE TIME!! ALL YOU SEEM TO DO IS SHATTER MY HEART!! A COUPLE DAYS AFTER YOU REJECTED ME AND BROKE MY HEART, YOU GET WITH LILA!! SERIOULY?! SOME KIND OF PERSON YOU ARE!! YOU ARE A PIECE OF SHIT ADRIEN!! I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT."
"Marinette...I-i...p-please let me e-explain."
I was choking up. I can't bear the thought of Marinette hating me.
"NO. I DONT WANT TO HEAR IT. GOODBYE ADRIEN."
She stormed off. I collapsed to the ground, tears falling down my cheeks. I can't....I can't.....what have I done.....what have I done.....I hate myself. I got up slowly and went over to a nearby alleyway.
"Plagg, Claws Out."
I went from building to building, going to Mari's house. I need to see her. When I reached her house, I saw her crying on her bed. I had to go in the there. I couldn't risk her getting akumatized. I opened the glass trapdoor and climbed onto the bed with her.
"Princess?"
After I said that a blur of blue hair flew into my face. She had threw herself onto me. I squeezed her tight. She was shaking, from her hard crying. Tears started to stream down my face once again. We sat there crying together for a while. Then she finally spoke.
"K-kitty..." she said shakily, slightly muffled because her face was in my neck.
"Princess..."
I pulled away from her. And tilted her face up to mine. I looked at her with concern. I badly wanted to kiss her. But I resisted the strong urge.
"Are you okay?"
She sniffed.
"No...I'm most d-definetly not. But I don't want to talk about it right now. A-all I want you to do is hold me."
I smiled. But before I could say anything, she threw herself onto me again. I squeezed her tight. I didn't want to let her go. I leaned back and we laid down together. Her arms were wrapped around my neck, mine wrapped around her waist. We sat there, intertwined with each other. I felt her hot raspy breaths on my neck. We sat there for a while. A long while. In each other's heat and smell. She smelled great. Like flowers. But we were so tied up in each other we didn't realize the time. It was pretty late. I looked down at her. She had fallen asleep. I smiled. I kissed her forehead and wriggled myself out of her grip. I tucked her in and went to go through the window, but she grabbed my tail. I turned around to look at her. She had a meaningful look on her face. I grew concerned.
"Princess?"
"Cat....I have to tell you something. Before you leave. May I?"
"Absolutely. Anything for you my Princess. What is it?"
"Kitty...I....think I'm falling for you."
My breathing stopped for a moment. I can't believe what she had just said. But I smirked.
"Well....I don't know....is that what you really want? A silly kitty that makes cat puns? I'm going to let you sleep on it. Goodnight Princess."
"Goodnight kitty."
I leapt out the window and out into the night. All the way home I was thinking about what she said. Is she really falling for me? Or was she just saying that for a distraction off of Adrien? Or just in the spur of the moment? I have no idea. I just hope she'll be okay for now. When I reached my house I hopped into the window and detransformed. Plagg flew out of my ring.
"Why didn't you say you are falling for her too?? It's obvious you are."
"Shut up Plagg. I don't know. After all I promised my heart and love for Ladybug."
"Whatever you say kid. Now let's go to bed. I'm exhausted. Night loverboy."
"Night Plagg," I said as I rolled my eyes. 
Was I falling for her? I don't know....Marinette's super amazing and all, but I promised my heart to Ladybug. I'll figure this out. I need figure this out. And besides, i still need to win that kiss.

End of Chapter Seven

Author's Note:
Sorry I have posting lately. I've just been super busy. I'm trying my hardest. But I hope you like the chapter!! I literally cried writing it. CRIED. It was so sad. But I hope you guys like it. Make sure to like and comment what you think!!! Bye dudes!! 💚💚