Sick Day

Third person POV

Damian woke up and got ready for school as usual and arrived about 20 before class started. He made my way up to my classroom and noticed that Marinette wasn't here as yet.

He asked Alya and she said that she didn't know. He left his bag on his seat and ran out the door over to the bakery. He opened the door and Sabine gave her permission for him to check on her.

Damian's POV

I wonder why Marinette wasn't at school earlier. Yesterday she seemed fine, and the day before with the banquet she was also ok. So what's wrong with her now.

I had arrived in the kitchen in their living room upstairs and heard water running somewhere. Probably Marin or something.... I brushed it off and climbed the stairs and knocked on the trapdoor.

I saw a little head peek through the roof and recognized it to be Tikki.

Damian: Tikki, is Marinette ok?

Tikki: She's still asleep and she's ignored all her alarms. Come on in and try to wake her up before she's late.

And so I let myself in. I looked around to see a lump under the covers in her bed. I went up the little flight of steps and saw her sleeping. I sat beside her and tried shaking her a bit to see if she would budge.

Not even a single sigh...movement...nothing. I shook her again but this time when I did, I realized that she was warm...or rather burning up. I placed my hand on her forehead and my other hand on mine to compare the two.

I was right. She was hot...saying that to myself sounds as though I'm saying she's cute...of course she is...ugh never mind. I looked at Tikki who wore a face of worry, but she stayed silent.

Damian: We have to wake her up.

Tikki: I think I know how. MARINETTE, LILA'S IN YOUR ROOM AND SHE'S FOUND THE MIRACLE BOX!!!!!

And with that, her head shot up.

Marinette: WHAT! WHY DIDN'T YOU WAKE ME UP EARLIER TIKKI!!??

She got up and scurried down the steps. But...she looked so unsteady. When she was on the ground she held her head and was about to fall over. Shit shit shit...Marinette!

I slid on the floor and caught her before she made contact. I could her footsteps running up the stairs. Marin?

Marin: MARINETTE?! What did you do to her?!

Damian: Calm yourself. She fainted.

Marin: *checks temperature* What the....her temperature, it's so high.

He ran down the stairs and came back in a few seconds with his first aid kit. So he's a doctor then. He took out his thermometer and checked Mari's temp.

Marin: Fuck. 53, that's way too high. We have to bring her fever down. Rest her on the long-chair while I tell mom and dad.

Damian: Ok.

I picked her up (bridal style) and walked over to her chair. I looked down at her and I couldn't help but feel....drawn to her. Like I'm really worried about her. And I can't help but want to do more.

I could faintly hear the bell go off from the school. Looks like I'm skipping. Marin got back with some chicken soup and three cups on a tray. He pulled over her small table and rested it there.

Along with that he gestured one of the cups towards me. I confusing,y took it. Wait...this is chai flavored tea. I've had this before. The things Mari said about him doesn't add up to the guy he is now.

Marin: So, you like my sister is that right?

Damian: *blushes a bit* Wait...What..w-where did that come from?

Marin: I saw you two dance at the banquet while the reporter was streaming. The way she looked at you...I just knew it was...well...love.

Flashback:

Kagami: Hey look, they're playing one of our songs for the slow dance.

Luka: May I have this dance, malady?

Kagami: Why not.

Marinette: *giggles* Have fun you two. *takes a seat over at one of the tables* Damn, now I'm bored. I thought I saw something in the corner of my eye so I turned to see a hand gesturing to me. Damian...?

Damian: You seem to be bored so...you wanna dance with me?

Marinette: *eyes widened* *smirks* Damian Al-Ghul Wayne, you seem to have a way of always surprising me. Sure. But try not to step on my toes while we're dancing. You'll embarrass me *teasing*.

Damian: Tt, That goes both ways...bug. ~~~~~~~~~~

Jason: Wait...is that...demon spawn dancing with pixie?

Tim: Call me crazy but I think it is.

Dick: Damn....looks like he imprinted from you Bruce. He's becoming a womanizer....

Bruce: Dick, don't be ridiculous.

Tim: If I'm being honest, he's pretty good. I didn't know he could dance.

Jason: Same. I thought he only knew how to kill. ~~~~~~~~~~

Damian: I can feel them staring at me. It's distracting....

Marinette: *giggles* They just amazed that you got up the courage to ask a pretty little girl like me to dance with...

Damian: Haha...not funny. By the way, that song you sang. Was it directed towards us in any way?

Marinette: You were merely inspiration. That's all.

Damian: I'm glad I was of use to you *sarcasm*. Anyway, now that you've revealed yourself, all eyes will be on you. Are you going to be ok with that?

Marinette: It's fine. I'm just going to need to be more careful when it comes to.....'you know who'. But every problem has a solution.

Damian: I like the way to see you things. Always thinking of the positive. It suits you.

Marinette: Respect...Hmm. Are you sure you're Dami?

Damian: The one and only...

Marinette: Since I have a nickname for you, why not come up with one for me?

Damian: What's wrong with Mari?

Marinette: Mostly everyone calls me that. It's boring. Try something else.

Damian:...Umm....How about...Angel?

Marinette: Why Angel?

Damian: I don't know. Back at the league's headquarters where we first met. That was the first word that came to mind when I first saw you. So, I guess I pick Angel if that's ok with you.

Marinette: *blushes* Yeah...it's fine. I like it. *smiles* ~~~~~~~~~~

Present:

Marin: You both started staring at each other for the longest time. Did you know if two people stared at each other for 8 seconds they're bond to fall in love?

Damian: I don't think that's a true fact...

Marin: My point is...Marinette trusts you more than she trusts me. *starts brushing her bangs off her face* You have a stronger tie with her than we do now.

Damian: That's not true. Marinette my have told me that you annoy her to pieces and frustrate her but...I can sense a bit of...untruth in her voice as if she were hiding her true feelings. There was also sincerity in her tone when she spoke of you. She holds you in high regard. That's all there is to it. She loves you...Maybe even more than she likes me.

Marin: Hmph...that really made my day. Take care of Mari for me. I know you'll be great for her. *leaves*

Me...great for Mari? I don't know what to think of that. We're like complete opposites...but there's that saying where opposites attract and I guess it applies here.

Ugh....what am I even thinking? At times whenever I'm around her..I just want to hold her in my arms and keep her by my side. I want her to be happy with me...but can that really happen. *holds her hand*

Marinette's POV

I feel so warm like I'm near to the sun. I'm burning up and I can't feel or move my body. But there's this warmth around me...I can't quite describe it but this warmth...is...reassuring, safe.

I can feel something resting on my hand. Dami....~~~~~~~~~~

Marinette: Hey...can you call me Angel? I might have the energy to move if you do....

Damian: Oh thank god you're awake... and that's the first thing you say. *sigh*

Marinette: Do it...please....

Damian: Angel...Since you're missing school you and I have a heaping pile of homework to complete for tomorrow.

Marinette: Thanks. I feel ten times stronger...*smiles*. ~~~~~~~~~~

Marin's POV

RING!! Oh, my phone. Shit, it's my professor.

Marin: Hello, Mr. Rick.

Yes Marin, I have some news for you. You've got an extension of one more week to add to your leave.

Marin: Really? Strange. Any particular reason?

No, the headmaster just told me to pass on the message. Enjoy your vacation Mr. Dupain- Cheng. Pip-pip.

Marin: Thank you so much.

Can't wait to tell mom, dad and Mari about the news. I could imagine the looks on their faces.....~~~~~~~~~