Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie

Marinette woke up on time for once, greeted by Tikki and a text from Adrien. She was eager for now she didn't have to deal with Lila. She got dressed, looking over her texts with Adrien.

It was Monday, Marinette and Adrien's first day at Paris Exceller Apprentissage. They only knew Kagami, but they weren't entirely isolated. They were now at the headmasters office, their parents filling out the necessary forms. Then they will receive their schedules and sent to classes. Soon their parents came out and wished them good luck, while the vice headmaster handed them their schedules and a campus map. They looked at their schedules, all the blocks matching except from the last.

Mathematics

Science Studies

French[It's France, I'm guessing ;)]

Fashionology

Then for fifth Adrien had chinese, while Marinette had a Designing shop class. Between two and three they had lunch hour break, then between four and five a study break hour. They only spent an hour where they were apart, which wasn't so bad. Kagami shared the first three classes and breaks, so the trio often hung out. Marinette noticed a few girls giving her dirty looks as Adrien paid attention to her. Clearly some fangirls did not approve, one even tried to make a move on the model, but he quickly turned her away.

She recognized two other girls, Aurore Beauréal and Mireille Caquet, who shared their first three classes. The girls gave them warm smiles as they walked over to join the trio. Unlike the other girls at the school, they congratulated Marinette on finally getting Adrien's attention, making the young designer blush. Adrien was becoming more aware of how painfully obvious Marinette's crush on him was. He was going to have to pull a lot of romantic stunts to make it up to her.

With the three girls help, the couple figured out what they need to catch up on homework wise, a long list for them to work through. They agreed to meet after school to work on it together. When Adrien went to his locker after the break, he found a long stream of missed calls and texts from Alya and Nino. He texted a hasty reply, then texted Natilee to request permission to go to Marinette's house to do homework.

Collège Françoise Dupont

When class started, everyone expected Adrien and Marinette to come in late. But as class went on, they never did. Alya and Nino both texted Adrien, only to not get a reply at all. When Ms. Bustier was questioned, she herself didn't know where they were, just that they were absent.

Around 2 pm, Nino got a text, apologizing for not replying. He explained he left his phone in his locker due to him and Marinette sharing most classes. This only confused Alya and Nino, because Adrien was not in class at all. They brought it up to the rest of the class after school, at which point two groups were assembled: Alya would take Lila, Chloe, Sabrina and Alix to Marinette's house, while Nino would take Kim, Nathaniel and Max to Adrien's. Between the two groups, they would get to the bottom of what happened.

Juleka and Rose had told Mylene and Ivan at lunch of their encounter with Marinette and Adrien. Mylene was shocked at the accusations against Lila. She too thought the sketchbook was too far, but Lila didn't seem to be guilty of anything. "Is there a way we can confirm this?"

Rose nodded, "We need to ask her if she made Adrien's blue scarf in front of Alya or Nino, they are the only ones who know that Marinette made that scarf, Alya has even seen it being made."

"Once that lie is proved, the rest will follow once Alya fact checks her." But little did they know that Lila was listening to their conversation, smiling at a chance to make it seem like Marinette was manipulating Adrien into lying for her, increasing Alya's trust as well. So when the girls came over to hatch their plan, she was ready, putting out tears for how she and Adrien were victims of Marinette. This only relit the fires in Alya and Nino, both now leading groups on a warpath for answers.

When Nino got to Agreste Mansion, he was told Adrien was not home, before being ignored instantly. Alya meanwhile, found a not so hospisable Tom and Sabine. When requesting to speak with Marinette, they denied her permission, stating she was not welcome in their home after seeing her livestream the previous Friday. With that she was requested to buy something or leave. With that both groups met in the park, figuring the duo was in Marinette's room. Various schemes were planned out to find out what was going on. They were all terrible ideas.

While they argued about what to do, Rose, Juleka, Mylene and Ivan walked into the bakery. After seeing their solemn expressions, Sabine called up to her daughter. Marinette came down reluctly, Adrien following her. The two have been working on the homework they needed to catch up on, deciding Marinette's was the best place to do it, with snacks and not many distractions. "Hey."

They were silent for a moment, until Rose spoke, "So did you guys really transfer to a new school?" Adrien nodded. "What about all your friends?"

Marinette snorted, leaning against Adrien, "It's too late for that. Adrien was the only one who backed me up ever. Kagami helped me transfer to our new school. Those are my only friends as far as I'm concerned." With that she turned her back on her former classmates, heading back up the stairs.

Adrien gave them an apologetic look, "She isn't exactly ready to be forgiving right now. The sketchbook hit her hard."

"Did Marinette tell you to say that Lila tried to take credit for your scarf?"

He shook his head, "That's when I was done trying to be nice to her. She wasn't even in Paris at the time. I hope you guys all see who she truly is."

"Adrien!" Marinette's annoyed tone was heard from the stop of the stairs.

"Sorry, we got to catch up on a lot of homework."

Before he could go up the stairs, Juleka spoke up, "Are you mad at us?"

Adrien sighed, "I'm not sure too be honest. It is taking a lot not to punch Nino, but the rest of you I'm unsure about. I can't ignore what you let happen to Marinette, who has been there for all of us no matter what." With that said he too headed up the stairs, leaving the four unsure about everything.

They headed out to the park, sharing with the rest of the class of what happened. They couldn't believe the two changed schools without telling anyone. "Coward can't admit she was wrong so she left." Alya and Nino scowled. Lila on the other hand, was thrilled, Marinette and Adrien leaving was almost a guarantee that no one would expose her lies, cementing her popularity.

"We don't need them or have to worry about them," she stated sweetly as Nino tried calling Adrien's phone again. "We will never see them at school and they can't hurt anyone."

Nino shushed them as Adrien picked up the phone finally, "Hello?"

"Dude, why did you change schools?" The anger was evident in Nino's voice.

"Because this school is a better opportunity and you guys believe Lila and hurt Mari so I left with her."

"Dude what about your best friends?"

"We are not best friends Nino. Not anymore."

"WHAT!?"

"You guys went too far with Mari's sketchbook. I don't want to hang out with you anymore. I gotta go, we still have a lot of homework to do." With that, Adrien hung up.

Nino clenched his fists, hurt by the confirmation that Adrien was on Marinette's side. One by one the class finally went home. Nino and Alya were left on a park bench, both still angry about Adrien choosing Marinette over them. "Why is he on her side? Lila never did anything to him or her."

"But we did," Alya murmured. "We destroyed Marinette's life's work and I told Adrien her secret crush on him which she told us she wanted him to hear it from her first." She was starting to feel guilty.

"But Lila told us that she just wants to use him," Nino reminded her.

"Yeah Lila did, not Marinette. We known Marinette for a lot longer than Lila, she trusted us with her secrets. Why are Marinette and Lila have trouble with only each other?" Alya sighed, "dor crying out loud, the girl had actual problem when talking to him."

"What are you saying?"

"Maybe that we should fact check Lila a bit, just a hunch. When Ladybug came to me Friday night, she mentioned that I wasn't being a good reporter posting the videos of interviews with Lila. Like she knew something I didn't."

"She didn't say anything else? Just that?"

"Chat pointed out that I was not wearing it, asking where it was. I panicked and in the process forgot about the fake."

"I guess they already know about it being in someone else's hands."

The couple went silent again before Nino spoke up, "I saw Marinette and Adrien on Saturday, at a fancy restaurant hidden in the middle of nowhere."

"What were they doing there?"

"By the looks of it, they were on a date."

Alya's eyes widened, "Seriously?"

"Yep, he looked like he was teasing her, then she got in his face and said something that made him all flustered." He looked down at the ground, "at first I was angry, but after awhile I just didn't care."

"Do you think we will regret what we find when we investigate Lila?"

"Like that we destroyed our friendship with Marinette because of a lie? I hope Lila is being truthful, but that's only so I don't feel guilty." Alya leaned on Nino as he put his arm around her. Why are things so complicated.

Marinette's Room

"Ugh there's so much left to do." Marinette sighed dramatically.

Adrien looked over at her, "We got quite a bit done, even with the interruptions so why don't we take a break?"

Nodding she asked, "so now what? And don't say video games, I need a break from screens." Adrien pouted, making her smile. "I got an idea," she pulled out a slice of camembert, holding it up. Plagg zipped over before Adrien could even blink. "Plagg would you mind telling me about more about Adrien's doll collection?" She smirked at him as the kwami stared at the cheese.

"That's dirty," he glared at her as she giggled at his blushing.

Plagg looked at the cheese, trying to figure out how to play this. He had a lot of dirt on Adrien and Marinette clearly was willing to give him cheese in exchange. "I will tell one story for one piece of cheese." He crossed his arms, as if awaiting a better offer. Marinette gave him the cheese. "So one time, he took out his Ladybug and Chat Noir dolls…"

Adrien groaned, he did not realize this would happen.

Couffaine Boat

Kagami was happy. Her new friend Marinette was settling in nicely at her school, along with Adrien. She was now a permanent dragon holder, which meant she could see more of Viperion. Nothing could ruin her mood at she strode around Paris, ending up along the bay. As she passed the Couffaine Boathouse, she heard a melody, a sad one being played by a guitar. She cautiously walked up the bridge to the boathouse. Luka was on the deck, eyes closed, frowning. He stopped playing as he heard someone approaching. He half hoped it was Marinette, but knew that she was busy. With Adrien. That only made it hurt more. Ever since Chat Noir told him how Adrien saved Marinette's sketchbook and how happy she was, nothing would come out but heartbreak.

He turned around to see Kagami standing at the end of the bridge, concern in her eyes. She realized she had been caught snooping, "Sorry if I disturbed you. I just wanted to listen." Looking at her feet she added, "the tune sounded sad so I wanted to see if you were OK."

"I am, thanks."

"You don't seem like it."

Luka sighed, Kagami wasn't going to let it go clearly. "There's this girl that I have had a crush on since we first met. But I just learned that she started dating this guy she has a crush on. I keep thinking if I was more forward that I might have had a chance."

Kagami looked at him understandingly, "Marinette."

He looked at her surprised, "Was it that obvious?"

"She told me about it today, nervous about what to say to you. Marinette knows about your feelings and she doesn't want to hurt you, she cares about you."

"Still doesn't make it hurt less."

"I once felt the same way." Kagami's voice was almost a whisper. "I fell for Adrien Agreste hard, his kindness always making me happy. But he was clearly taken by one who cared about him more than me. He didn't know it but he had feelings for Marinette. At first I was crushed, but I saw the two interact more, learned the things they have done for each other. The way Adrien supported her even when her friends all turned away." She looked him in the eye, a small smile on her face, "the point is that it gets better and you will be OK."

Luka gave a sad smile, "Thank you."

Kagami nodded, then gestured at his guitar, "Do you mind if I stay and listen for a while?" Luka smiled, simply shaking his head as he picked his guitar up again. He played a melody, one that always make him think of Marinette while Kagami sat down in a chair next to his. She nodded her head gently to beat, closing her eyes, smiling as the melody went on. The two sat there like this as the sunset.

Even later on when Kagami left, she could still hear the melody. Forgetting her brief interest in Viperion, Luka was the song playing over and over in her heart.

As he played the melody once more, Luka was not thinking of Marinette, but of Kagami sitting next to him, smiling at him while nodding to the beat.