#mari closed

||@ladybehindtheblog​||

The best part of Marinette’s week was probably when she and Alya went out for lunch. Sure they lived together, but that didn’t mean that they really got to talk a lot. Marinette had Ladybug things, a job, not to mention her studies... Alya was similar. They were both so busy and out so late that some days they hardly spoke more than a ‘hello’. Arranging to meet weekly was a good way to make sure that the two of them remained friends. 

So at their normal Thursday time Marinette was at their favorite cafe, sitting at their table and waiting patiently for her best friend. They hadn’t gotten a proper conversation in all week, and Marinette had plenty to catch Alya up on. Mostly drama in the fashion department, and some stuff that had gone down at work. Knowing Alya, her friend likely had plenty to share as well. 

@chxttycxt

So much had changed since high school. The first big change was the fact that Paris had to face a new reality without Chat Noir. Ladybug had been devastated but understanding when he’d told her he’d have to move to Italy. She hadn’t seen him in over a year. Shortly following that, the Agreste headquarters had been moved to Milan, and while Marinette had tried to stay in touch with Adrien, eventually they’d lost touch altogether. Perhaps the biggest change was that she was no longer around Alya nearly as much. Her best friend had school all the way across the city, or, like right now, she was in a whole other country. While proud of her, Marinette missed her friend terribly. Alya was off studying and in South America. It was fun to read her blog updates, she really was talented. 

On nights like tonight though, she really felt the loneliness. A nightmare had woken her, and after tossing and turning for another few hours she finally caved and grabbed her phone. Without her contacts or glasses (a relatively recent and incredibly annoying development) she couldn’t see the phone screen too well. Besides, it was late and she was tired. She tapped the contact she’d thought was Alya’s. In actuality, it was Adrien’s. 

[are you up?? nightmare again and could really use some comfort]

She turned the ringer on and listened for the soft ‘swish’ as it sent. Marinette sighed and set her phone aside, sitting up and stretching some. May as well try and be productive if she wasn’t going to be sleeping.

@monster-sin

Marinette Agreste had gotten used to her lonely life. Her father, Gabriel was head of the fashion empire in Paris. Most said she was lucky, but she didn’t feel very lucky. She did everything to impress him, even had started making her own clothes. He was never around to show though. Instead, she spent her days alone at their manor, usually in their gardens. That’s when Tikki showed up she was elated. Finally, a chance to be free and explore the world. Being Ladybug was a sensation that Marinette couldn’t even begin to explain. At first, she’d thought that she’d have to be alone as Ladybug too, but then Chat Noir had come along. Her partner made her life so much more interesting, and she looked forward to their casual nightly patrols. Her loneliness still persisted during the day. She was tutored at home, and expected to be the very prim and proper heiress she was destined to be. She was expected to marry for status and not for love, and when she wasn’t Ladybug, it all came crashing back down upon her. Damn their social standards. She’d often considered running away and making her way to live a simple life in the country, but she couldn’t leave Chat Noir. She couldn’t leave her dearest friend and partner.

Today was one of those days where the duo had been going about their daily business when an akuma attack occurred. Perhaps one of the best things about being Ladybug was the fact that she didn’t have to wear a dress, instead could wear a pantsuit and not be yelled at for it. Even when riding her horse her father wanted her to be proper. After the fight she bid Chat a farewell, and went away, ducking into one of her father’s buildings, unaware of Chat even watching. Ladybug emerged as Marinette, pulling her coat on over her fine dress. She checked her watch and frowned, hiking her skirts up and rushing back towards her father’s estate, her long hair billowing out behind her. If she could just be Ladybug things would be easier. Or really, if she could just dress like Ladybug things would be easier. Corsets and petticoats and three layers of skirts were far too much and far too annoying.

The day passed into night quickly, and Marinette was disappointed to hear her father would be missing their meal together, but she wasn’t really surprised. She went up to her room and out onto the balcony, looking over Paris and feeling very much like the princesses locked away in towers her mother had read about when Marinette was just a little girl, no higher than Gabriel’s knee. A longing sigh slipped past her lips. Marinette was lonely, and was desperate for a friend. Ever since her mother had died, Gabriel had pulled away and hardly even looked at her. She suspected it was because of how similar they looked. Her eyes drifted over the Paris skyline, and she leaned against the railing, having no idea that a certain black cat was watching her.

Adrien was texting her?! Marinette tried not to freak out, but her heart didn’t want to listen. It beat rapidly as she texted him back. Although, she wondered how he got her number. 

[text] I don’t mind at all! My day was alright, just the usual. 

Angsty Song Lyrics

[as Marinette] @thechat-noir

Four Word Prompts 

@plagatastrophe

The nice thing about leading a double life was that Marinette got to enjoy both the adventure of life, but also the boring, mundane aspects of it. Perhaps some would be resentful, and just want to choose one. It could be overwhelming at times, but Marinette was grateful for the chance to live both lives. Besides, she loved both lives.

On days like today though, she was especially grateful. Today was beautiful. The sun was shining, and despite it being winter, being outside wasn’t that bad. After a lunchtime patrol with Chat, Marinette was a bit surprised by her good mood. Luck seemed to be on her side today. There wasn’t really any drama today, and she was able to spend some much needed girl time with Alya. Classes were going well today, even physics. Then their teacher had to go and assign the project, making her day even better.