~Earlier that day~
-Dupont College-
"Miss Dormir? Wake up!"
Selena bolted up right in her seat with a shriek. It was the middle of the afternoon and she was in science class. Her teacher Madame Mendel standing across from her, her brow furrowed and all her classmates staring back from their seats. "Sleeping in class again Miss Dormir?"
"Er-Sorry Madame Mendel."
"That's the third time this week, I'm afraid you'll have to serve detention after school."
"Yes ma'ma."
"Now getting back to our lesson..."
Madame Mendel walked back to the front of the class and carried on with her review. Alya and the rest of the class turned their attention back as well.
"Third time in a row, Selena's fallen asleep in class. She zones out almost as much as you Marinette."
"Hey!" The ravenette hit her best friend playfully on the shoulder.
"It's the truth. What is it you do all night that you fall asleep in class?"
"Oh, ah nothing really. Just chores and studying, a few designs here and there you know?" Marinette scratched the back of her neck nervously. She hated lying to her best friend, but she couldn't tell her the reason why she was always tried, why she was always late for class, why she was so forgetful was because she was constantly saving Paris as the disguised heroine Ladybug. Especially when it was Alya's proclaimed goal to uncover who Ladybug's true identity really was.
"Uh-huh. Hey you know what I was thinking? Labybug and Chat Noir are always saving the city and running patrols till late right? So what if they have a hard time staying awake in class, like some people?"
Man, Alya was persistent and observant. "Oh, no that's silly. There's no way I could be Ladybug, I'm took clumsy and forgetful after all."
"Maybe, but you know who else has been nodding off in class? Adrian. Plus he's got such dark circles under his eyes, he could be a raccoon. What do you think, could Selena and Adrian be Ladybug and Chat Noir?"
"What?" Marinette spoke a little too loudly and stood up in her seat, causing a few backwards glances from her classmates. Marinette sat back down and scooted closer to Alya whispering this time. "No way, there's no way Adrian is Chat Noir?"
"Marinette and Alya stop talking and pay attention!"
"Yes madame Mendel."
The rest of class dragged by and although she was genuinely trying to focus on the lesson, Marinette's attention kept getting drawn back to Adrian, who was resting his chin in his hand and Nino would gently nudge him with his elbow whenever his head would start to nod. The class adjourned and everyone gathered their things. Adrian was uncharacteristically slow tucking his books in his satchel and slinging it heavily across his shoulder.
"Dude you ok, you've been like a zombie all day?"
"I'm fine Nino, I've just been having a hard time sleeping, plus all the shoots I've been doing for the new fall fashion."
"Being a world class model must be tough. If you ever wanna lay off for a while, I'll cover for you."
"Thanks man." Adrain waved off to his best friend and walked out of the classroom.
"So much for your "Chat Noir" theory eh, Alya?" Marinette whispered.
"I'm not convinced just yet. Hey Selena, what's up with you falling asleep in class?"
"Oh, I've been staying up late to watch this TV series. It's called Unnatural and it's about ghost hunters, and the newest season just premiered."
"Maybe you should cut the viewing to two hours before bed?"
"I know, but once I start watching I just can't stop." She said between a yawn. Her eyes were droopy and a tired smile on her face. "See you guys later."
"See Alya, Selena's not out portraying as Ladybug, she just binge watching TV."
"Of corse she would say that, she doesn't want us to know it's her. But I still haven't given up. I discover who Ladybugs real identity is."
Marinette sighed. It was only a matter of time before things got out of hand.
Yay second chapters done!
BTW high five to you if you got the "Unnatural" reference.
