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A Look Within Myself
Adrien Lays down in Marinette's bed, staring at the ceiling. He's felt conflicted for a while, unable to make heads or tails of his own mind and where it wanders.
"Adrien? Is something wrong?" Marinette says to him from across the room, calm but concerned.
"...I think so." Adrien says.
Adrien takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words to express the turmoil within him. He looks into Marinette's eyes, searching for understanding and acceptance.
"I... I don't know how to explain it. Lately, I've been feeling... different," he confesses, his voice barely above a whisper. "I love you, Marinette, more than anything. But... I can't help but notice that... my mind has been wandering. My eyes have been too. I'm not concerned about cheating or anything, no... it's just... my eyes have been wandering to other... guys..."
Marinette's expression softens, and she moves closer to Adrien, taking his hand in hers. "Adrien, it's okay. There's nothing wrong with that, not at all. So... how exactly do you feel about that?"
Adrien pauses. His lips close as he stares at the ceiling again, deep in thought and confusion.
"...I-I don't really know... I'm... kind of overwhelmed..." He says after a few seconds.
Marinette squeezes Adrien's hand gently, her eyes filled with warmth and compassion. "It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, Adrien. Discovering and understanding your own sexuality can be a complex and confusing journey. But remember, you're not alone in this. I'm here for you, and we'll figure it out together."
Adrien's eyes meet Marinette's, gratitude and relief flickering in his gaze. "Thank you, Marinette. I don't know what I'd do without you."
Marinette smiles, her voice filled with reassurance. "You don't have to figure it all out right away, Adrien. Take your time. Explore your feelings and emotions. Know that I love you for who you are, no matter what. And whatever you discover about yourself, it won't change how I feel about you."
Adrien's heart swells with love and gratitude for Marinette's unwavering support. He takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. With Marinette by his side, he knows he can navigate this journey of self-discovery and embrace his true identity.
This is a summary of the story elements:
Title: A Look Within Myself
Protagonist: Adrien Agreste. Billionaire's son who lived a very over structured and suffocating life under his father's eye. He's finally gotten some freedom, and has finally found friends, and even love in Marinette Dupain-Cheng. But with this freedom, he's realizing more about himself every day. He's also a superhero, but that's not very important here.
Location: The bedroom of Marinette, in the middle of the night.
Love Interest: Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Adrien's classmate, longtime friend, and girlfriend. The warm, supportive, and optimistic class president who everyone can seemingly lean on, who everyone loves. For the longest time she had a hopeless crush on Adrien, but after they finally managed to get closer, their friendship bloomed into love. She's also a superhero, but that's not important here.
Confidant: Marinette Dupain-Cheng once again. Adrien's classmate, longtime friend, and girlfriend. The warm, supportive, and optimistic class president who everyone can seemingly lean on, who everyone loves. For the longest time she had a hopeless crush on Adrien, but after they finally managed to get closer, their friendship bloomed into love. She's also a superhero, but that's not important here.
Conflict: After dating Marinette for about a month, Adrien has started to notice something... off. He's still very much in love with Marinette, but his eyes have been wandering time and time again... to other guys. Confused and conflicted by this seemingly sudden change, he decides there's only one person who can help him sort this out. Marinette, his only love.
Outline: Adrien Agreste is talking to his girlfriend, Marinette Dupain-Cheng, in her room, while in the middle of a sexuality crisis. After much internal conflict and confusion, with Marinette's help, he slowly realizes, comes to terms with, and accepts that he's bisexual. No outright sexual content, moreso a struggle with a sense of identity and self-discovery. Length approximately 3,000 words. Him realizing his sexuality is a slow process, with him only fully realizing it in the final third of the story.
Language: English
Genre: LGBTQ+
Writing Style: Descriptive - Rich, detailed, and imaginative language
Narrative Style: Third Person Omniscient - The narrator has a godlike perspective
Author Style: Gustave Flaubert: Realism, Attention to Detail, and Psychological Depth