"Oh, my gosh!" Alya bursted out laughing. You showed her Adrien's text as you tried your best to hide your blush. "How did you feel?"

You lowered your voice. "I always knew it was a typo, but still I was shocked!" You hid your phone in your bag as the class began to start. "Gosh, I thought my face was a tomato when I read it."

Alya chuckled, turning her head to the teacher when she spoke.

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You were walking around when all of sudden you bumped into Adrien. You were about to say sorry, but what surprised you was when he grabbed your shoulders firmly.

"Woah, Agreste, what's-"

"Y/N," Adrien's hoarse voice came out from his dry lips. "Did you tell them anything?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Did you tell them?!" He asked one more, only this time it was rougher. "Please say you didn't."

"I don't know what you're saying. What happened?"

Adrien gave up and let go. He closed his eyes and sighed as he ran his fingers through his hair. He looked down. "Apparently, someone knew that I confessed to Marinette. Now they won't stop teasing me about it."

Your eyebrows shot up. "What?! How did it get out?"

"That's what I was thinking! I thought one of you might've told them, but I trust you and Alya would never do that."

You sighed. "Stay strong, Adrien." You placed a hand on his shoulder assuringly. "The teasing will soon cease. I'm sure of it."

"I hope so," Adrien said before walking pass with his form slouching.

You frowned, your worry for the boy slowly increasing. What would happen between the two of them? Marinette must be uncomfortable hearing about all of this.

Alya then talked to you hours after Adrien. She talked about the gossip as well, saying her own opinion. She told you she didn't say anything and wondered how the word got around the school.

"I don't know how this happened." Alya sighed.

"Me too." You frowned. "Marinette must be uncomfortable."

She mimicked your frown. "I know. Poor Mari."

That night, you messaged the boy, asking about the whole thing.

Adrien:
i knew she would be uncomfortable with me after all this.

it went to the point when she told me she needed space.

Yikes.

YOU:
do what she said. give her space.
sorry if i come out as rude, but if she needs it, give it to her.

Adrien:
they blew things up.
last week i was still able to talk and laugh with her.
now, not that much anymore

i want to bring back the way we were before all of this.
Seen 9:34 PM

You replied your comforts, but then he sent something you couldn't bear to see.

Adrien:
how stupid am i to think that an ugly guy like me could get her affections?

Your eye twitched.

YOU:
DUDE DON'T SAY THAT
NO HUMAN IS UGLY.
AND YOU ARE PERFECT JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.

Adrien:
y/n...
don't say that

YOU:
well i want to.
you know what, adrien?

love is not supposed to be quick. love takes time and love takes work!!!

just take your time.
Delivered 9:37 PM

Adrien:
omg
i didn't expect you to say something like that

YOU:
aren't you glad you have a friend like me to keep you in check?

Adrien:
i am. i'm very thankful.
why did i forget that love takes time?
maybe i got carried away with her actions and words.

i think i'm going to sleep for now.
thanks for listening, y/n.

You didn't bother to reply after that. You turned off your phone, thinking that he's slowly coming to the realization.

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The weekend came when you woke up, pillows surrounding you. Adrien didn't bother you the whole month. You minded your own businesses. You thought it was fine, but you began to worry for the golden-haired boy, especially when the whole time he walked around school he had this gloom on his pretty face.

Last week, every lunch time, you would see Nathaniel approaching Marinette with a piece of paper in his hand, sometimes it will accompany with a rose stem. You figured it was his sketch of the gal with a note, but you will never know. It made her happy, so you should be happy as well.

You rubbed your eyes and opened your phone. You checked the time and saw that it was still early in the morning. You're planning to catch up some sleep later since the past days you can't sleep due to overthinking stuff about school. Your half-lidded eyes looked at a new message sent by the aforementioned boy.

Adrien:
i can't take it anymore.
Seen 8:02 AM

You raised an eyebrow as you replied non-chalantly.

YOU:
morning to you too.
Delivered 8:03 AM

Adrien:
i can't sleep in the past two nights :(
Seen 8:03 AM

YOU:
lol same
literally can't close my eyes
Delivered 8:04 AM

Adrien:
at least it's not a big deal.
whenever i want to sleep, my heart was beating so fast that it hurt.
Seen 8:06 AM

You remembered that night when you yourself cried with your own broken heart.

YOU:
aw
is there a reason?
8:06 AM

Adrien:
sorry for being so damn emotional.
i want to show you this because you're one of those i trust.
and you're my best friend
Seen 8:07 PM

You blinked. So he trusts you. Woah.

A few seconds later, he sent a picture, showing his and Marinette's conversation. She still has her nickname on his phone.

Mariii:
what do you mean how?

Adrien:
how do you say that i'm important to you?

Mariii:
you're my friend.

Adrien:
just a friend?

Mariii:
i'm sorry

Adrien:
don't apologize. is it true that you choose nathaniel over me?

Mariii:
did you hear it from alya?

Adrien:
you don't have to hide it from me.

You winced and cringed at his attempts. You typed the words you wanted to say.

YOU:
oh no.
are you alright?
this physically pained me.
Delivered 8:09 AM

Adrien:
i'm just
going to let you have a look at these...
Seen 8:10 AM

He sent three more pictures.

Mariii:
let me explain.
at first, you and him were equal
i was so confused.
but as days pass, nathaniel...
he just...
he was sweet with his notes and roses, i was moved by his passion...

then he just one-upped you, i don't know.
maybe it was because i've known him way before you
i'm sorry.

Adrien:
hope you're happy wherever you are

Mariii:
thanks for everything
i hope you're happy too
i hope you find someone that will make you happy.
someone who will understand you and take care of you.
i don't want to see you hurt again, got it?

Adrien:
yup

Mariii:
I'm crying omg
i'm sorry

You sighed. You should be a bit happy because you could have him all for yourself- wait, no! That sounded so selfish.  You need to be there for him in every step of the way. You have to comfort him and make him feel better. That will be your job as his friend.

Friend...

Your mind went back to Marinette's message saying that he'll soon find a girl who will make him happy, someone who will understand him. You wanted to be that girl. You wanted to be the one who will take care of him, but when will that time come?

You sighed once more. You need to tell yourself to have some hope.

YOU:
are you ok?
i'm sorry i asked, of course you're not.
Seen 8:15 AM

Before you could type another message, he sent multiple messages first.

Adrien:
i cried so much that friday night.
the tears won't stop
i tried to sleep
i do, but when i wake up,
the pain was still there.
Seen 8:17 AM

Y/N...
it hurts so much.

Your frown went deeper every message. You felt pity, sadness. You were speechless, you didn't know what to say.

Adrien:
i can't breathe.
Seen 8:17 AM

i hope you understand.
i'm sorry.

i think i was too attached and just... fell in love...

i'm not used to being this broken and all. i just feel this whenever i'm around her

i cried this hard just because of her.

i'm sorry

You narrowed your eyes. Time to tell him a piece of your mind but gently.

YOU:
adrien, it's ok.
crying doesn't mean you're weak

it's alright to cry? i mean it's part of human emotions. you just have to remember that these things happen, man.

it's part of life.

some time, i know you'll move on.

You didn't want to say it...

YOU:
Because you're a tough and strong guy.

your state now? it will pass. just take your time.
Seen 8:19 AM

Adrien:
i hope i could.
Seen 8:19 AM

After a while, you said your good byes. He wasn't online anymore, but your worries didn't cease. He was hurt so badly. You wanted to be there for him. You hoped he could see how much you care for him.

You contemplated for a bit. Now, you want to tell him how you feel. You want to confess your feelings for the boy. You need to. But... now's not the time. This isn't a great time to be all good and just tell him you like him. You shook your head. Thinking about it makes you feel dizzy.

You decided to have a talk with Marinette and ask her everything about her situation with Adrien. Tomorrow.

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wanting to finish this story before may ends, just in time to publish my nathaniel x reader. wish me luck.

KimmiePines