Chapter 1
Marinette let out a shaky sigh, feeling nervous since summer vacation was now over and that meant that the last year of high school was finally here. Not to mention she had to deal with all the stress of getting homework done and getting to class in time, along with getting things done with the akuma's and Hawk Moth.
"Marinette, you'll do fine. I know you can do it." Her kwami told her quietly as she faintly peeked her head out of her small purse to be able to look at her. Marinette couldn't help but smile as her kwami tried to ease her nerves and couldn't help but giggle softly.
"Thanks, Tikki." She replied back before Tikki quickly hid back in the purse and closed it gently as Marnette started to make her way inside the school. She watched as other students started to gather around their friends, most of whom haven't seen each other the whole summer because of them spending their vacation somewhere other than Paris. Marinette was tempted to text Alya and ask her if she was still going to make it for the first day since she her flight was delayed last minute. While most of the students were getting their new schedules for the year, Marinette was patiently waiting for Alya as she sat down on the steps of the school. She swore that her head would snap at any minute from how many times she looked up from her phone and looked around, hoping she would spot Alya.
"Marinette, school will be starting soon. You should go and get your schedule before it's too late." Tikki told Marinette as she faintly poked her through the purse, making sure that she wasn't daydreaming as she waited. Letting out a sigh, Marinette rose to her feet, looking around once more before she started to make her way into the school.
"I'll pass by her house if she doesn't show up today. If she's not there then the flight must've taken longer than expected." Marinette quietly told Tikki before she started to head towards the office to get her schedule. Once she was there, Marinette couldn't help but cringe when she heard a familiar angry whine, one she was hoping to avoid this year. Sabrina stood next to Chloé, holding a few of her school items along with her own. She couldn't believe that she was still doing almost everything for her even after all the ties she has been mistreated by her. Then again, the two seemed to fit perfectly as friends, not that Chloé would admit since it wouldn't be in her character. Sabrina cared for Chloé and she wouldn't think of leaving her, especially when those few times she tried ended up in disaster. Marnette let a small smile form on her lips before she tip-toed past Sabrina and Chloé, but couldn't help but overhear the conversation she was having with the principle.
"Chloé, for the last time, I will not change you and Sabrina's schedule just so you can be with Adrien." With that, Marinette froze completely in place from the mention of Adrien. Her heart completely skipped a beat as she stood a few feet from them in a crouching like stance since she was trying to tiptoe her way past.
"I'm supposed to be with Adrien! We've been in the same class for two years now! You can't just separate us like that!" Chloé yelled, balling up her fists, moving them up and down in a quick pace while she stomped her foot to the ground.
"Chloé, that's enough. Don't make me call your father, you know he's far too busy to be dealing with something as childish as this." He told her with a stern voice, making his point final before he made his way back into his office. Chloé huffed in anger before she turned and started to walk off, scolding Sabrina to hurry up, not bothering to wait for her as she struggled with both their things. Marinette watched as the to left, thankful that they didn't notice her.
"Yet.." She mumbled to herself before she started to walk but let out a yelp in surprise as she bumped into someone, losing her balance and closed her eyes tightly as she embraced herself for the fall. But it never came, the only thing she felt was an arm wrapped around her waist. Slowly opening her eyes, she couldn't help but gasp quietly as her blue eyes suddenly met green.
"Marinette? Are you ok? I didn't hurt you, did I?" Adrien asked in worry as he faintly observed her. A small blush formed on Marinette's cheeks when she realized that she was staring at him for far too long, admiring how he looked much more handsome then before when they first met. Quickly getting out of his hold, she fixed herself and cleared her throat, looking at him with a shy smile.
"I'm fine. I-I was just lost in thought and I didn't see where I was going." She stuttered out, mentally cursing at herself from how she was acting in front of him.
"No, no. It's mine. I wasn't paying attention when I was walking out of the assistant principal's office." Adrien apologized back before he knelt down and picked up his schedule he purposely dropped to be able to catch Marinette from falling. Marinette blinked as she saw a glimpse of the paper then quickly looking at her phone and letting out a quiet gasp in horror.
"C-Class starts in 5 minutes!" Mariette bounced faintly in place, trying her best to calm down, but was unable to since she made a promise to her parents that she wouldn't be late for any class the first day.
"I-I still haven't gotten my schedule! I-It was nice seeing you Adrien!" Marinette told him as she quickly dashed to the assistant principal's office, poking her head out as her hand rested on the door panel. "Sorry again!" She apologized before she quickly disappeared inside.
Adrien blinked as he watched her leave so suddenly before he could have a chance to respond back. He couldn't help but let out a chuckle from her reaction and decided to head off to class, feeling a bit anxious to know what classes Marinette had.