Marinette just wants to get through the school year unnoticed. After transferring to a new private school, she hopes to leave behind her troubled past and focus on ice skating. But a certain boy keeps invading her thoughts, complicating her plans.
Adrien didn’t expect to fall in love after winter break. Recovering from an injury and pressured by his strict father to excel, he wants no distractions. Yet, something about the new girl keeps drawing him back.
As they navigate the school year, Marinette and Adrien find comfort in each other. Marinette’s fears and Adrien’s responsibilities clash, but their growing friendship and undeniable chemistry make it impossible to stay apart. Marinette battles her inner demons while Adrien fights to protect her, deepening their unexpected bond.
Fate brought them together, but love binds them as they face hidden scars and secrets. Marinette must decide if she can trust Adrien, and Adrien must balance his feelings with his father's expectations. Can they overcome their past traumas and be together, or will the challenges tear them apart?
Words: 3329, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English
- Fandoms: Miraculous Ladybug
- Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
- Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
- Categories: F/M
- Characters: Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Alya Césaire, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir, Sabine Cheng, Tom Dupain, Nino Lahiffe, Gabriel Agreste, Nathalie Sancoeur
- Relationships: Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir/Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir & Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Alya Césaire & Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Alya Césaire/Nino Lahiffe
- Additional Tags: Romance, Slow Burn, Like extreme Slow Burn, but in a good way, Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Bullying, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Physical Abuse, Child Abuse, Fluff, Alternate Universe - No Miraculous Jewels (Miraculous Ladybug), Ice Skating AU