Marinette had just woken and gotten on her laptop. She was excited for her weekly video chat with her big brother Marin.
"Ok Tikki he's about to come on, go hide." Marinette motioned for her kwami to hide in her bag
"I think it's really sweet how you and your brother talk to each other every week especially considering how far away you two are." Tikki said as she flew into Marinette's satchel.
Marin Reyes is Marinette's older brother from Sabina's previous relationship, he's 10 years older than her and is a dancer on a popular tv show. He lives all the way in New York City, so to say frequent visits are a little hard is an understatement. The only way for the two siblings to talk is by video chats.
There was a click
"I know Tikki, but shh he's coming on."
"Opps." Tikki quickly ducked back in the satchel before Marin came on screen
"Hey sis! How's things going for you!"
"Same as always bro."
"...I've heard there was more trouble with that Hawkmoth...are you ok?"
"I'm always ok, don't worry Marin he never touched me." She hated having to lie about that but Marinette didn't want her big brother to worry.
"Good."
"I heard you guys are doing something new on the show."
"Oh yeah the boss just signed a 1 year contract to do our show in some place new."
"Wow that's great! Where are you going?"
"Sorry sis, it's a secret you'll have to wait and see."
"I guess I'll find out on the show, the next episode will be in this new place right?"
"Yep, you'll just have to wait a see."
"How's Bridgette and the others?"
Bridgette is a member of Marin's dance group and is like a sister to both Marin and Marinette. In fact the three could pass for being triplets. They looked so much alike that they wondered if they might actually be related.
"They're doing great."
"Bridgette still hasn't confessed to Jackie yet?"
Jackie is another member of the group and a major tomboy who refuses to wear a dress or skirt for any reason. She will literally fight you to avoid wearing them. She's also lesbian and has a huge crush on Bridgette but both are too shy to tell each other how they feel.
"Oh you're one to talk sis, need I mention Adrien." Marin grinned and Marinette's face burned red
"Marin!" She shouted covering her face in her hands
"Ahahaha I'm just teasing sis come on-huh?" There was some talking in the background on Marin's side.
"Oh sorry sis we're about to land I have to go."
"Wait you're already on a plane?"
"Yeah and I have to turn off my laptop now. I'll see you soon sis bye."
And the screen went blank before Marinette could wave goodbye
"Wait didn't he mean talk...wait is that the time? I'm late for school!"
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But for once Marinette made it to class on time
"It's nice to see you on time for once Marinette." Miss Bustier commented as Marinette stepped into the classroom with Alya by her side
"Ehehe sorry Miss Bustier." Marinette apologized
The teacher just giggled and motioned for the two to sit down, Marinette and Alya took their usual seats next to each other. And as Marinette overheard Chloe start talking she activated her 'Block Out Chloe Protocol', after being in the same class with her for so long Marinette adapted an ability to her block out completely and only listen to the voices she wanted to. Lila however was still a bit difficult to block out.
But because of this protocol Marinette did not hear the spoiled brat talk about a certain dance group coming to Paris.
Uh..oh
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School had just ended and of course Chloe and Sabrina were the first to step out.
"OMG Chloe Look!" Sabrina squealed and turned her friend pointing to the bottom of the steps where a guy stood leaning against his car.
She squealed as well as the two ran down to the man "No way are you really Marin Reyes the famous dancer?! At our school! Squeal!"
"Hehe sure am girls."
"What's a famous dancer doing at our school?" Sabrina asked as she pulled out a book for Marin to autograph.
"Why he's obviously here to see me of course Sabrina, why ask such an obvious question." Chloe said smugly while Marin just chuckled
"Sorry girls unless one of you is my little sister I'm not here for you."
"Wait?! Your sister comes to 'our' school?" Sabrina exclaimed
"Well I'm sure whoever she is, is a close and dear friend of mwa, Chloe Bourgeois, I'm also the mayor's daughter but I'm sure you already knew that." Chloe bragged as she flipped her ponytail attempting to look fancy.
Marin just chuckled as he played along
"Well well well, the mayor's daughter ?" he took her hand and bowed "I must say it's an honor to meet you." He had to try very hard to hold back his laughter as he straightened back up again.
"So who's your little sister?" Sabrina asked Marin, a smile spread across his face.
"Here she comes right now." He gently pushed the two away and held out his arms wide ready to accept to hug.
"MARIN!"
Chloe and Sabrina recognized the voice immediately and stared wide eyed in shock as...Marinette Dupain Cheng jumped into his arms.