The Real Me

Adrien. Is it possible. That maybe. We could. See a movie? You know? Just the two of us? Alone? Possibly?

Sorry Marinette. My father won’t allow it. He’s grounded me from leaving my room besides school. Maybe some other time?

Oh. Well. Okay. Some other time.

Sorry.

Maybe. We’re not meant to be together after all. He’s always told what to do by his father. Maybe. I should ask someone else. But how can I? I love him.

Adrien Agreste. Why is it always so hard? I love him. More than anything and yet. I can never be with you. Why can’t I know you? The real you? Can’t you see that I love you. More than anything?

Marinette Dupain Cheng. Do you really feel this way? Do you see the real me? No one’s ever seen that side of me before. But. I’m in love with someone else. The one that protects Paris from HawkMoth each and everyday. How can I not love her? More than anything?

I want to know. The real you. The one who hides behind the mask. The thing that stops me from knowing the real you. Someone who is kind, loyal and brave. The one who stands up for others. No matter what. I want to know. The real you. You’ve gotta know that I see you for who you are.

I want to know you. The one who gave me the umbrella. Someone who can sweep off my feet.

I want to know you. The one who made me feel different. In a way that I’ve never felt before.

I want to know. The real you. The one who hides behind the mask. The thing that stops me from knowing the real you. Someone who is kind, loyal and brave. The one who stands up for others. No matter what. I want to know. The real you. You’ve gotta know that I see you for who you are.

Do you see? The real me?

The one who can understand me more than anyone. Be supportive of the things I love the most. Even if I’m a little weird around the edges. Help comfort me each and every day to be someone strong.

The one who can see through the mask. That can see you for who you are. The one who wants to break out of your father’s grasp. Be someone you’ve always wanted to be. Maybe even help me through the lonely nights.

You must know who I am. Right?

I want to know. The real you! More than anything. The one who hides behind the mask. The thing that stops me from knowing the real you. Someone who is kind, loyal and brave. The one who stands up for others. No matter what! I want to know you! The real you! You’ve gotta know that I see you for who you are. The one that is strong. And maybe. We can be stronger together! No matter what!

Something about it feels familiar. And yet.

There’s a wall between us. I can feel it. I love someone else.

Why can’t we be together? Why does this wall keep us apart?

I love you. The real you. More than anything.