Chloe liked him.
It was pretty obvious.
But she was terrible to Marinette.
He heard Alya talking to Nino about how Marinette used to cry herself to sleep.
He knew what it felt like. He had been there. He didn't know what he would have done if one of his bullies liked one of his friends.
Of course, then he didn't have friends.
Except for Chloe.
She had been his friend since childhood. The only person he could relax around. Her dad being the mayor and all, when he was still homeschooled and his dad was still around, his dad was okay with her hanging out with him.
She knew how he was bullied.
And all this time she was bullying Mari, who had given in completely.
His mind was made up. He was ditching Chloe.
Not literally ditching her, but he would stop voluntary being her friend. He couldn't be friends with a bully.
His mind spun. He was ditching his first friend.
Then class ended.
As Adrien walked out the door, Chloe tackled him in a hug.
"Adrikins! Good job bringing Maritrash back to class. You passed the test!"
What? What test? He looked over at Mari, who was so obviously hurt. He could see tears forming in her eyes as she cowered and took cautious steps backward. Alya put her hand over Mari's shoulder led her away. She glared at him and he could see the hatred in her eyes.
" Stay away from us, LIAR!"
Nino called to him as he walked away.
"What the hell Chloe!"
"Oh, Adrikins, you're never, ever, ever getting rid of me."