Ling's POV

My head hurt really bad. It wasn't like those normal headaches. This one was really throbbing.

I didn't like it whenever I had headaches. They piss me off.

Like really piss me off.

I noticed the unfamiliar setting arounds me. Where was I anyway?

It didn't look like the infirmary at the inn. The place had dull, gray walls that were so dull that I could've mistook it as my life.

Dull.

Plain.

Boring.

I've never really tried being optimistic in my intire life. Not even whe I met Marinette.

Marinette just gave me this feeling of hope you know? That's why I want her.

I've never really found my other half. 🙀

I'm alone. ALL ALONE.

I'm the definition of loner. Imma be a sad bean five-ever.

maybe it's for the best. Just maybe...

Adrien's POV

I'm in deep trouble. My girlfriend is pissed at me for the outburst I said to Kristie.

I didn't want to say it but it's true.

Why would you still love somebody even if he or she was that mean to you.

No one deserves that.

BUT RIGHT NOW MY GIRLFRIEND'S GONNA KILL ME.

I paced around the room waiting for my Marinette to come back. My heart and head were pounding.

OH LORD JESUS THIS IS IT ISN'T IT?

The door knob turned. I panicked even more.

Marinette entered, she closed the door, and leaned against it.

Beads of sweat were slowly tricking down my fore head, and my palms were getting sweaty as well. I may be a man, a strong one at that. But, I can never, I mean never get my girlfriend mad like this.

It's a horrible sight to see.

"We have to talk."

Shoot.

I gulped and stepped forward.

"Hey bugaboo," I told her with my sweetest smile. I stretched out my arm and tried, emphasizing on the word tried. To put my arms around her waist to draw her closer to me.

But she slapped my hand away, "Ow! What was that for?" I did a cute little kitty pout at her. You could practically see my imaginary cat ears drooping.

"Adrien," I gulped once more. Her voice right now was terrifying.

"Yes?" I squeaked out, like a little mouse. Ironic isn't it?

"I didn't like your attitude a little while back," Her arms were crossed and her expression was unreadable.

I haven't seen this side of Mari. Uh Oh. I'm in deep trouble.

"I'm sowwy mawi," I whispered and did a small whimper.

"What's wrong with you Adrien? What happened?"

I shrugged and looked away.

"Adrien, look at me when I talk to you."

I looked at her directly in the eye, which I realized was a huge mistake.

Her eyes burned with this wild fire within, it was damn scary.

"Adrien. Explain," I fumbled with my fingers a bit,

"So maybe I got a little," I made this gesture that emphasized the little,"carried away."

"A LITTLE?! Adrien you hurt the girl's feelings!"

"Did you mean 'felines' princess?" I snickered a bit, but Marinette didn't smile nor laugh.

"Don't change the subject Adrien."

I huffed,"Fine, I said that because I was curious. Why would she even be with that guy when he's hurt her some many times? The guys doesn't even deserve her. If I did those things to you you wouldn't fall in love with me right?"

She shook her head,"Don't say that Adrien. I fell in love with you because you're you. Kristie has a different case. She's known Ling ever since childhood. No one deserves to be judged just because of their wrong doings. They're just hurting inside."

A short pause.

I-I didn't know what to say.

"If I were akumatized Adrien, and I turned against you. Will you stop loving me?"

Tears were gathering in her eyes.

"No of course not princess. Please don't say that Mari." I walked closer to her gathering her into my arms, and pulling her against my chest.

"I'm sorry princess. I'm so so sorry."

She nuzzled against my chest,"Why are you even apologizing dumb cat?"

"Did you mean a'paw'logizing?" All of a sudden I felt better and really proud.

"Ugh, stop it Adrien you're 'grating' on my nerves."

HALT.

WHAT?

Did she just say a pun??!

"My my princess I guess I am rubbing off on you."

She giggled and smacked my chest,"Yeah, yeah. Now don't ruin the moment kitty."

"Wouldn't dream of it princess."

Kristie's POV

I sat in a plastic chair in the infirmary waiting for Ling to wake up.

He's been out for hours now, and I'm starting to get a little worried.

What if he wakes up and he has amnesia?! Oh dear god, I hope this doesn't happen.

I was practically panicking. I started to bite my nails and my breathing was unequal.

"Kristie?" I looked at the bed to see Ling wide awake.

'Ling!' I said to myself.

He groaned, and tried to sit up. But instead he fell back into the mattress.

"Don't sit up. You're wounds aren't healed yet."

He glared at me,"Thanks for the tip captain obvious."

I just ignored him and took the damp cloth that rested in a bowl of water near by.

I heard him sigh, "Look, I'm sorry for snapping; what are you even doing here anyway?"

"Taking care of you duh."

"But wh-?"

I interrupted him and shoved a thermometer in his mouth, "Just shut up and let me take your temperature."

I placed the damp cloth on his head trying to lower down his temperature.

"I'm not sick, just injured," He told me still the thermometer in his mouth.

I raised my eyebrow at him, and took out the apparatus, "That's not what it says here. Your temperature is 102 degrees."

"See! I'm not that hot!"

'Yes you are, but not in the way you're thinking right now,'I said to myself

"Really?"

"Huh?"

"You said I was hot."

Shit.

"I said that one out loud huh?"

He nodded his head, and made a cute expression on his face,"Yeah, you did."

We were silent for a short while.

Akward.

"Uh.. Thanks for staying here with me."

My eyes went wide and my cheeks were turning crimson for sure.

"Y-you're welcome."

He gave me a genuine smile,"Okay, I'm just gonna sleep now."

I nodded, "Alright."

He closed his eyes and after a short while the rise and fall of his chest normal.

I still sat on the stool, with crimson cheeks.

I was blushing hard.

And also...

I'm really happy.

I saw the Ling from my childhood. The one I fell in love with, and he's coming back to me.

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