Chapter 34: A golden night with a little heat

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I sat there in awe, . My lips curved into a smile and I grab his hand and intertwine our fingers, he noticed my actions and shuffled a little closer than he already was.

"My question wasn't answered though, how did you get out of it?" I ask,

"I found out my father wasn't actually fond of the idea than he appears to be, we found a loophole." Adrien stated, his gaze staring into the night sky that was still pouring heavily.

I tilt my head a little, confused and curious, "It wasn't clear enough onto why I had to marry Chloe, they missed a few details which is surprising when her father is the Mayor of Paris and should have people thoroughly look through it before we had a chance to. With enough persuasion, we got out of the contract. There was something else.." his voice trailed off. I stayed quiet, eager to hear what he wanted to say next.

He moved his face back to mine, our eyes come in contact with each other. "I told my father about you, how I wanted to spend my life with you. As cheesy as it sounds, I wanted to be the reason you smiled and laugh everyday." Adrien smiled softly at me.

But why? I can't contribute anything to the company, I can't give him fame or riches. He must've read my mind because he spoke again, "It doesn't matter whether you can do anything for my father's company. Besides, when we were younger, he was very fond of you and had hoped you would end up with me. A dream and wish both my parents shared."

I could tell in his eyes that he was in pain with the mention of both of his parents, it may have been mentioned before but apparently Emilie Agreste disappeared, what was left was a peacock brooch although it didn't have any significance, Adrien held it close in his heart.

I gently cup his cheek, "She would be proud of you, to the idiot you have become today." I say with no seriousness in my tone, I could tell he picked up on it when he smirked and shook his head. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me into his embrace.

My hands found their way to his back and we're currently drawing small unidentifiable patterns in his back. I felt warm and fuzzy despite the cold weather, just having him in my arms.

It just felt amazing.

He came close to my ear, the warmth of his breath gave me the tingles inside, "C'mon, Lets go back inside I want to tell everyone that your my Bugaboo again. And we aren't keeping it a secret." I couldn't help but laugh before getting helped up and walking towards the door.

I push it open, to see Alya and Nino sleeping next to each other, Alya's head leaning against Nino's shoulder, whilst his head was rested on top of hers. I bent down next to her, "Your going to miss the wedding." I whisper, as soon as the words left my mouth she snapped her eyes open and looks frantically around.

It only took her a second to realise there was no wedding, "Marinette Dupain Cheng! How dare you tell me I'm going to miss my OTP wedding! That shit is serious!" She screeches, waking up Nino immediately.

"The hell is an 'OTP'?"

"It's a true cannon ship!" She argues,

"What is your strange addiction to boats?! Are you on some sort of crack?" I shoot back, giving her an annoyed look. She rolls her eyes before punching me in the shoulder. I notice Nino and Adrien joking around, Nino looks title flustered while Adrien looks as if he's going to pee his pants of laughing.

We've all done it, okay?

"Ya'll done having your bromance? I want to eat some cake!" Alya calls out, locking our arms together. I nod in agreement, "Nope! Haven't finished teasing Nino! You girls can go ahead!" He smiles sinisterly, my gaze is adverted to Nino who's shaking his head no and practically begging us to stay.

Well, if Nino knew Alya well, she sure as hell isn't going to wait when there's food involved. One time, we were at a self serve buffet place and Alya insisted on getting my food. Since the buffet was in a different room from where we were I trusted her on getting my food.

We got kicked out because Alya had piles and piles of food on her plate and was being being a public nuisance to other people trying to enjoy their time here.

Worst thing about it was I didn't even get my food.

Before I could give my answer, we were already zooming off. I had that slight fear we were going to trip, most likely me since I'm known as the girl who walks into walls and poles.

More of the reason why I could never be a superhero, and because I don't have some mythical red bug to help me. Too specific?

I enjoyed the rest of my night eating cake with Alya, watching my friends get drunk because of some punch and ignoring Chloe's death glares when Adrien announced we were a couple.

The night was golden.

Until we had to go back to our dorms, Nino agreed with me that I could sleep in my original dorm and he could do the same. It was the last week of the year so the principal couldn't do much.

It was after talking to Alya, I walked into Adrien only in his boxers and a loose T-shirt on.

Let's say it was a night he had always wanted, and where his true colours fully blossomed. That night was ten times as hot as a shirtless Adrien was.

And I enjoyed it, very much so.

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