Adrien laid in bed and stared up at his ceiling, he wasn't ready for today. If he could he would turn over and go back to sleep until tomorrow, but he couldn't not only did he have school, it might mean missing the chance to see Ladybug, the only person that could possibly make him smile today, beside staying in would mean being stuck in all day with his father. Adrien loved his father and this would be one of the rare moments when his father would have nothing planned but to see him on this day in the state that he would be in just sounded horrible. Adrien sat up and looked at his phone, it was only six thirty a good half an hour before he needed to be up but if he was to go back to sleep he wasn't sure he would have the will to get back up instead he got up to take a long hot shower.

Adrien never realised how big his shower was: it was large, empty, and made him feel more alone than anything and with the only sound being the water hitting his back, Adrien couldn't escape it. He thought about this day ten years ago.

Back then everything was brilliant. His father was happy and loving, he would always spend his days with Adrien. They would play for hours, and best of all his mother was there to. She would smile and they would dance, and sing purposely off key since that was always more fun but today they didn't have time for that. His father and mother had to go on a business trip to Tibet and wouldn't be back until the end of the week. His mother kissed his fore head and his father tussled his hair.

"Look after him Nathalie," His mother smiled.

"I always do Mrs. Agreste." She smiled picking Adrien up and squeezing his hand, "Say goodbye Adrien."

"Bye." Adrien smiled a toothy smiled. His mother gasped and lent forward.

"Oh my, oh my, oh my. Is that a lose tooth?" She asked.

"Yep...It will come out soon. Won't it mother?"

"Of course, and when it does make sure you put it under the pillow for the tooth fairy."

"The tooth fairy?"

"Yep, she a magical little fairy that will swap that little tooth for a whole Euro!"

"A whole Euro!?"

"Yep, one that you can spend on anything you want."

"No way?"

"Way."

"We're ready to leave now Mr. And Mrs. Agreste." The pilot smiled.

"We have to go now, but I will be back soon." His mother smiled kissing his forehead.

"See you soon Adrien." His father smiled taking his mothers hand, "This way my lady."

"Adrien." Nathalie whispered.

The sky seemed to open up and rain fell onto him. It was strangely warm.

"Adrien?" Nathalie whispered again, Adrien looked up at her but she was still smiling and waving at his parents. Thunder boomed but there was no lightning in sight.

"Adrien?" Nathalie voice sounded worried but her face still carried that empty smile. Adrien are you okay?"

The world seemed too disappear with every rain drop soon he was back in his shower room. Nathalie must of been knocking on the door.

"I'm fine, Nathalie. Just taking a quick shower." Adrien replied.

"Adrien, you have been in there for a while. It's almost quarter past eight. You'll be late for school." She sounds different than normal. Less cold, she must of remembered what today is. "I'll be out soon, thank you for worrying."

"...That's okay."

Adrien could still feel her out there, she wanted to say something "Is there anything else?"

"No...Well, yes. You don't have to go to school today, you can stay home if you wish. You're father would understand."

"I want to go, I'm fine. Really...I'll be down soon."

"Okay Adrien."

Adrien heard her walk away, her shoes tapping on the ground. Soon he got out of the shower and was dressed.

Walking down the hall Adrien decided to check on his father, to make sure he was okay. His father was sat at his desk. Adrien stepped inside, his father didn't seem to notice. Adrien walked up to him and placed his hand on his father shoulder, his hand was quickly hit away. His father shot him angry looked that quickly melted away to it normal emotionless expression. He snapped the locket he was looking at, it seemed to hold a picture of Adrien's mother.

"Shouldn't you be heading to school, or have you realised what a waste of time that is?"

"I was just leaving, I wanted to see if you were okay."

"Why wouldn't I be?"

Adrien stepped back, he knew he should just leave his father when he got like this. Adrien let out And half hearted smile, "I'll see you when I get home."

Sitting in the car, Adrien couldn't help but think about his father. The anger, Adrien was worried about his father, worried that Hawk Moth may feel his pain and akumatizie him. If that's the case then he will need him, no he will need Chat Noir. He should be with his dad.

"Adrien. We're here." Nathalie smiled.

Adrien hadn't notice them pull up, he was read to turn to Nathalie and tell her that he's changed his mind when the door open and the Gorilla loomed over him. He could see Nino waiting at the steps for him. Marinette and Ayla joined him, they seemed a little worried. How long as Adrien been sitting here?

"Adrien, are you okay?" Chloe appeared by the door. She didn't smile, squeal, or grab at him. She's probably the only person who knows what today it. Chloe is many things but she's not the type to tell anyone about it, not even Sabrina.

"I'm fine Chole, thanks."

"I thought you weren't coming in today,"

"Actually I..."

"...It's very brave of you, I think your mother would be proud."

Adrien felt his throat close up, and his eyes filled with tears. She was right. His mother would be proud and she would of kissed him on his forehead before telling him that he was a brave boy.

"Here." Chloe gave him her handkerchief. "It's silk. Only the best."

"Thank you Chloe. Really." Adrien smiled.

"If you want to go home, I'll make up some excuse for you."

"No it's fine. I'll be right in."

Chloe nodded as she turned to walk away. Chloe's probably the only person who knows what he is going through to. He never asked what happened to her mother, She never told him. Adrien looked at Chloe, this was the girl her used to know. The friendly, happy, girl that would pick up on the smallest of emotions and react to them ready to help, he still doesn't know what made her change to the bitter person she pretends to be today. Chloe flipped her hair at Marinette and seemed to make a salty comment, which caused Marinette to turn red and shake her fist angrily. Nothing unusual today, they still seem to hate. He wished they got on. Chloe could be a great person if people gave chance, she just has a wall up and uses her attitude as an defence. Adrien sighed and stepped out of the car.

"What did Chloe want?" Nino asked, when Adrien reached the steps.

"Nothing."

"Didn't look like nothing." Marinette mumbled.

"Well it was. Not that it's any of you business." Adrien snapped.

"Dude." Nino said.

Adrien looked at Marinette, her face was red and she had tears in her eyes. "Sorry, I didn't mean it like that. It's just...It's nothing really." Adrien tried to force a smile but he couldn't. Instead he just walked inside. Marinette still hadn't moved, Nino and Ayla were trying to comfort her. He should apologise again, he didn't mean to upset her. He does really care about Marinette just like all his friends he just couldn't deal with it today.

"That was cold." Plagg whispered in his ear. "She didn't know."

"You think I don't know that."

"You should tell her, and Nino about today. Let them help you.

"I don't need their help."

"If you say so."

In class neither Marinette or Chloe talked to him. They both let him be. Chloe occasionally looked over to check if he was okay, and he could feel Marinette's eyes on him, she wanted to say something but didn't know what.

The day was moving so slow, and for once nothing was happening. No bitter arguments no Akumas, nothing. Adrien let out a brief sigh enjoy the peace for once. He wasn't really paying attention to the class but when the door knock his eyes slowly rose.

"Come in," Miss Bustier sighed at the disturbance it what was otherwise a brilliant, stress free lesson.

"Sorry Miss Bustier, but the principle wants to speak to you." Said the student that had been asked to get Miss Bustier, she was a lower classmen and one Adrien didn't recognise.

"Did he say why?" Miss Bustier ask.

"No Miss."

"I'll be right there." Miss Bustier turned to face the class, "Read the next chapter by the time I get back."

Miss Bustier followed the girl out and the class instantly started talking to each other. Nino tried to ask him what was wrong but he never answered him, and with Chloe being so quiet, people seemed to wonder what was happening. He could hear Mainette and Ayla behind him.

"What if there is something going on between them."

"You need to relax girl, it's fine. I'm sure there's nothing happening. It's Chloe after all."

"Chloe isn't a bad person." Adrien snapped. "Maybe if you gave her a chance then you would know that."

"Chill out. What is with you today?" Nino asked.

"None of your business." Adrien snapped, before storming out.

"Adrien!" Marinette called out.

"Argh! Just leave him alone Marinette." Chloe shouted back, "Just for today. Please."

Adrien didn't hear the rest, it was weird having Chloe being the nicer one out of the two. He felt so angry and sad. He needed to calm down, Plagg said that he can't be akumatizied but he still felt it in his his heart. He needed some fresh air. He left the school and ran.