SONG: Break The Rules/by Charli XCX

It was normal for Marinette to be late to school, sometimes extremely late. There was hardly a day where she was on time. She always tripped her way through the class room doors, stuttering a half-excuse for her tardiness. It was always expected, never a surprise. It got to the point where the teachers just started ignoring it. Today was not one of those days. Today, Alya could genuinly say she was suprised, along with Adrien.

Nino though, he seemed a bit more worried if anything.

"It's already happening." Adrien heard Nino mutter, as the three friends stared in surprise at the school doors. Adrien looked over at Nino, who was trying to calm Alya down. "What do you mean-", Adrien wasn't able to finish his sentence before his saw Marinette running towards them, dragging an unfamiliar boy behind her.

"Hey guys!" Marinette chirped, smiling wider than Adrien had ever seen before. She smiled up at her friend, who Adrien and Alya were pretty sure was Hayden Lowe, he smiled back down at her, before looking back at them. "Nino?" Hayden said, smiling at the sight of his old friend, before almost tackling him in a hug. Nino smiled, laughing a bit as Hayden hugged him. "Good to see you Hayd." Hayden stepped back, faking a glare at Nino. "You guys still use that horrible nickname?" he groaned, before looking over at Adrien and Alya. He raised an eyebrow. "Unfamilar faces? Let me guess Nino, that one's your girlfriend." Hayden said, smirking while pointing at Alya. The couple blushed, looking away from the brunette, who just laughed. "Thought so."

Marinette just smiled, laughing along. Adrien frowned. "This is Alya, my best friend!" said Marinette, smiling at Alya, who just smirked back, giving Marinette a knowing look. Hayden looked down at Marinette, frowning. "What does that make me then princess?"

No he didn't. He didn't just do that.

Adrien growled. Did he really just call her princess? Out of all the nicknames? That was his nickname for Marinette.

"You've been my friend for the longest though." Marinette replied.

Adrien your Chat is showing.

Adrien's anger only increased when Hayden glanced over at the blonde, smirking arrogantly. He was the only one that had heard Adrien growl. Adrien scoffed.

That little...

"And this is Adrien, one of my really good f-friends." Marinette stuttered, her face tinged red. Adrien almost cringed at the word.

What was wrong with him?

Hayden's smile dropped when he saw Marinette's red face, jealousy burning in his stomach when he realized who it was for. The brunette glared at Adrien, the blonde he had seen on multiple posters since his arrival in Paris.

Marinette had a crush on him? A model blonde?

Hayden just shook his head. Maybe the boy wasn't like most models, he had to be something special for Marinette to show any interest. He couldn't judge on first glance. That didn't change his feelings though. He was going to do whatever he could to win Marinette over. And who says he couldn't ruffle the boy's feathers while he was at it?

The warning bell rang.

The group then said their good-byes, scattering to their respective lockers. Nino grabbed Adrien, dragging him along, as Marinette and Alya chatted quietly, Hayden standing beside Marinette with his arm laying casually around her shoulder.

Nino glanced behind him, eyeing Hayden's arm around Marinette's shoulder. "Man, Hayden moves quick dude. You need to keep up." Adrien looked at Nino confused. "What are you even talking about?" Adrien asked, spinning the dial on his lock. He heard Nino huff, leaning on the lockers beside his own. "Really dude? I'm not blind. Any one could see how jealous you are from a mile away, and Hayden's having a field day with it." Adrien just rolled his eyes, turning to Nino. "Then what do you suggest Cupid?" Adrien asked sarcastically as he watched Hayden converse with Kim down the hallway, Marinette surely not too far behind.

Nino just smirked. "Well, it's kind of obvious that Hayden likes Marinette. He makes it known for a reason. As I said before, Hayden is protective and possesive of the girl. He's going to try his best to make sure you get no where near her, since he knows you have some kind of feelings for her."

Adrien nodded.

"It's your job to get around him. Marinette might have some feelings for Hayden still, but I just so happen to know she has very strong feelings for you too, you just didn't hear it from me." Nino said, taking a step toward the classroom. Adrien stopped.

"Marinette likes me?" Adrien asked, clearly surprised with the revelation, almost slamming his hand in the locker.

Nino laughed.

"You really didn't know? You really are oblivious." Nino just shook his head, leaving Adrien to head to the classroom. Adrien seemed stuck at his locker.

Marinette likes me?

Adrien then smirked.

Seems like I have the upper hand.

Then the bell rang. Adrien was late. He cursed, storming down the hallway, desperate to make it to class before his teacher noticed.

Just because Marinette was early wouldn't mean Adrien was.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Ok, I know the chapter is kind of short, but the majority of it dealed with a jealous Adrien, which makes up for it. *winks*

So, we got to know Hayden a little bit more, and an insight into how he feels about Marinette, and how Adrien feels about our favorite bluenette. Speaking of which, who's your favorite so far? Adrien or Hayden?

SOMEONE PLEASE I NEED A SHIPNAME FOR MARINETTE AND HAYDEN!

~Azcona