What did You Do to Me??
Daminette December 2025 {Day 11: Arrhythmia}
There was something about the new transfer student that bothered Damian greatly. Now, Damian didn't mean to brag (he absolutely meant to) but he's the only REAL son of Bruce Wayne. The rest of them were just adopted felons he was unfortunately forced to live with.
Father and Alfred would be disappointed if they knew he thought this. But the deal with Marinette Dupain-Cheng was this, she was friendly, but not too friendly that she would let people walk all over her. Very diligent even though she always seemed sleep deprived like Drake which was a terrible pity.
And she was very good at physical activities, almost too good to be actually be considered human. She talked but not too much that she made others uncomfortable and she never disrespected boundaries. Now,to correct what you all are probably thinking, Damian Wayne knows all this because he's a very observant classmate and definitely not a stalker.
Now the question that Damian often asked himself was this. "Why hadn't Marinette *cough* Dupain-Cheng come to say hi to him? Was he really that unapproachable??" he didn't know but it sure as hell pissed him off. He was so lost in thought he didn't hear Kent approach him. "What's up Damian!! Whatchu doing?" Jon asked in his usual cheerily annoying voice. Damian rolled his eyes at Jon and waved him away. "Go bother someone else with you nonsense!" Damian snapped.
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Marinette groaned tiredly. This was her second week her at Gotham Academy exhausted couldn't even begin to describe how tired she felt. She had been so nervous at the thought of starting a new school but the at her new school have been a lot calmer than she expected. Not that she was complaining.
I guess dealing with Lila for the past year had made her get used the things that shouldn't be normal.She was grateful that her classmates haven't been outright mean to her but she knows not to trust anyone too easily. She trudged tiredly into her apartment and flopped unto the living room couch lazily.
She's been running on caffeine for a while now and her body system may actually crash if she doesn't get some sleep soon. But she's so behind on her commissions. At the thought of the commissions piled up for her, she closed her eyes in thought and a certain someone came to mind. Damian Wayne, Ice prince of Gotham.
Jon was a man on a mission. It was obvious that Damian had a crush on the new girl and as his not official official bestie, he was gonna help his poor friend. Jon skips over to Marinette's table. Fortunately for him, he had shown Mari around on her first day here at Gotham Academy so they had become good friends. "Heyy Marii!! How are you??" Jon's cheerful voice greets Marinette. Marinette breaks out into an instant smile. "Hii Jon!! I'm good thanks so much for asking. how are you??" Marinette greets in responds. "Absolutely fine, thanks!! Can I sit beside you??!!" Jon asks, still smiling brightly. Marinette flusters for a minute. "I'm so sorry about that, of course you can sit!!" Jon immediately pulls out a chair and sits beside her. "So... how's your first week of school been, i hope no one's bothering you" Marinette giggles. "Thanks for the concern but school's been great!" Marinette answers, assuring Jon with a gently smile. Jon hums and they enjoy each others company for the next while. At the end of their free period, Marinette gathers her things, getting ready to move to her next class, which happened to be art. Jon stops her, "Mari, i know you have art right now but if you need help with anything feel free to ask Damian, he'll be sure to answer you!" Jon advises. Marinette thanks him and rushes off, not noticing Jon's smirk.
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This was marinette's first official art class. The art teacher wasn't available the last week so she struggled a bit on finding her way there. "Are you in need off some assistance??" A deep, cool voice startles her. She jumps, almost falling when a pair of warm, strong hands grab her waist, steadying her. "i apologize for touching you without your consent," He apologizes.
Marinette instantly recognizes the boy, Damian Wayne. Marinette flushes a deep shade of red. "It's fine, touching me i mean! Ahhh me touching you is fine NO!!! You no what, nevermind" Marinette stutters, internally dying of embarrasment. Poor Damian's honestly just confused. Marinette takes a deep breath, composing herself. "I'm fine Damian, and thanks for the catch! I got lost trying to find my way to the Art room."
Marinette says as calmly as she can. Damian looks at her puzzled at why his heartbeat increased at just the little time they had spent together. What exactly was it that she did to him?? Was it something in hearing her voice addressed to him for the first time? Or just being around her in general??
Damian gently takes Marinette's hand into his. "Arrhythmia, have you ever heard of it??" damian asks Marinette. Marinette turns red again and she's at a loss for what to say. She manages a nod, which Damian takes as a sign to continue. 'Irregular heartbeats. Either too fast or too slow. THere's something about you, Marinette Dupain-Cheng that makes my heart race, beat way too fast. Such inconsistencies are a norm whenever i'm around you.
What have you done to me Marinette?" Damian ends with a question, looking her straight in the eye. Marinette is speechless. Her heart's thumping way too loudly, she's sure even Damian can hear it. Damian places her hand gently on her chest so she can feel how fast his heart beating is. She simply places his hand on her own thumping chest, watching how THe Damian Wayne turns red instantly.
Before he can say anything, the 5 minutes before class warning bell rings and they both flinch startled. Damian turns an even darker shade of red. Let's continue this discussion after class?!" Marinette suggests and Damian leads them both away to class.
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