Adrien sat happily in science class. Things were going well for him. He had a great friend who always showed him the best music, and who introduced him to his other great friends, Alya and Marinette! When he first met Marinette, things were kind of weird. He never quite put a finger on just what it was, but there was something off. Of course, she hardly said a word to him for a while, so it could just be that. But now, things were getting better! They were hanging out, telling jokes and being comfortable with each other! It was super great! And lately she seemed even more comfortable with him, asking him questions about himself and stuff like that. She sure was nice. Of course, whenever she asked him a question, Alya would give her some look that threw her off for a while, but it was the thought that counted, right?
He couldn't help himself but draw a little smiley face on the side of his notebook, but right as he finished, he felt something shake, and immediately looked up.
The screen in front of them that was giving them confusing notes on neural pathways was changed, replaced by an angry face.
"Hear me now, citizens of Paris!" He shouted angrily into the screen, and Adrien heard a similar echo coming from other classrooms. This guy must be reaching every screen in Paris, kind of like Lady Wifi did. Which reminded him- This is an akuma.
"I, the Shocker, shall teach you a thing or two about electricity!"
Adrien sighed, rushing out along with the other students as the teacher herded them to safety. He never really found running in the streets to get home 'safety', but he wasn't going to complain, since it gave him the perfect opportunity to transform without needing an excuse.
Adrien couldn't help but find the akuma a little humorous- and angry I.T. worker! Not the most threatening, after all. It took Ladybug all of one minute to figure out how to beat him, and figuring out that the akuma was in his Bluetooth earpiece. The hard part was actually getting it.
After the fight, Cat Noir walked up to her as she threw her used Lucky Charm into the air to purify everything around her.
"Pound it!" They chanted together, sharing their fistbump again.
"Thanks for that Cataclysm, Cat," Ladybug grinned, patting Cat's shoulder.
Adrien felt his insides swell with pride at her praise. And it was true, his Cataclysm was super helpful!
"No worries, my Lady," He answered with a bow.
As he bowed, he noticed his bangs covering his eyes up. He sighed to himself, brushing it back as he stood back up. He could tell she found it a little funny, watching her giggle a little.
"I need a haircut," He chuckled, brushing the last bit of bangs away.
"I thought cats were supposed to have a mane," Ladybug said, laughing and crossing her arms.
"Wild, untamed cats, yes," Cat corrected, personally offended that she would compare him to a wild cat, "While I am civilized and proper."
"Hah, sure thing," Ladybug laughed, shaking her head, "Well, I'll see you later, Mr. Civilized and Proper."
"Goodbye, Ladybug!" He waved as she flew away. He smiled to himself. Even when she was teasing him for his hair, she was still cute.