Of Gods and Royalty

Chapter 28: He's Hers No More...

Marinette's POV
I came out of my room completely ready within a few seconds. Aren took me to the ballroom. I wore a grey knee length dress, it had sleeves that went to my elbow. From the shoulder up it was see through and at the bottem it had a lace undercoat making it slightly puffy. Her hair was done into a low bun and she wore no make up. The mask was black and my shoes heeled. I entered the ballroom and gracefully took the steps down to the dance floor as Aren called.
"The worthy princess!" Everyone stopped to look at her. Adrien blushed while Alya ran up to me.
"Girl you look Ah-ma-zing!" She went to hug me but paused. I threw myself at her and we hugged.
"Thank you! You look great too!" She the long purple dress I had designed for her. People continued to stare at me. "What?" I asked looking around. Alya lent over.
"Your a princess wearing grey and no crown." She whisped.
"Pfft!" Imbegan laughing, "The colours too bold for them?" I giggled.
"Alittle." I nodded and went up to Adrien.
"Hey hot stuff wanna dance?" Adrien turned a deep red.
"S-sure." He took my hand.
"Yo DJ! Play my jam!" There was an abrupt hault in the music before Brave by Moriah Peters came on. (Play youtube vidio now. ^^^)
We swayed to the beat for a moment before then Adrien picked me up and threw me before catching me. I was so energetic it was like I was ladybug, this song understood how I felt being her. Then I did something I haddent happened in ages. I sung. Infront of people! I didn't care though, I was lost in Adrien's eyes.
"Brave, I'll fight like a soldier! Brave, I'll rise like a warrior! I won't stop 'till my final day! Brave, I wanna be stronger! Gonna be bolder! Look up and I see the way! You make me brave!" I sung tears stung my eyes but I refused to let them fall. I put all my passion into the words. I felt as if they defined me. I am ladybug the protecter of Paris. I am the princess ruler of China. I am Marinette the loyal friend. I smiled and sung. The song ended and I was held in a dip. Adrien's face mere inches from mine. An image of Chat flashed past my eyes. I stood up. I can't do this... I think I like Chat?! It felt odd admiting that to myself. No more chasing Adrien. He is, was and will be just a friend. I breathed out shakely. I want to see Chat! But how? I was thinking about it when someone came up to me.
"Who do you think you are?" It was...Chloé?
"Sorry?" I tryed to read her thoughts but all I found was anger.
"He's hers!" She pointed to Adrien.
"Whoes 'her'?" I asked looking inoccent.
"Marinette Dupain-Cheng." She said sassily. I smiled, and hugged her.
"She would be proud. You seem like a great friend. I don't like him like that though." I let her go confused. Then it hit me. Chat's in this class. Maybe if ladhbug shows up he'll come out?

A/N: Its not that easy Marinette! 🐞🐱