Everything Changes –Chapter One

Adrien POV

I woke up tired and dazed. What happened last night? I yawned, sat up and looked around. My eyes widened as I took in the familiar surroundings of Marinette's room. I started to freak out. Silently cursing, I through covers off me only to reveal… I was naked. Taking a glance over at the soundly sleeping Marinette, I realised, so was she. Now I was silently screaming. I jump off of her bed, and threw on my clothes. I was about to leave in a frantic panic, but I remembered that I had forgotten something, or rather someone. I saw something rustle in a bag of corn chips, in the corner of the room. I walked over, and retrieved the squirming kwami from the bag.

"Jeez kid! It's going to take a lot of camembert to remove that scene from my head!" Plagg complained, gagging. I sighed. I needed to get out of there! And fast! I heard Marinette stir, and then mumble something in her sleep. I collected all my things and silently climbed out the window.

I got a call about two hours after I left.

"Hello?" I answered.

"ADRIEN!?" Came Marinette's squeal in my ear.

"Hi Mari…" I said nervously.

"ADRIEN?! DID WE- ARE WE- DO YOU- ARRRRGGGHHH!" Her panicky tone worried me.

"Mari, do you need me to come over?" I offered a little cautiously.

"UH-NO-I MEAN- NO THANK YOU? – I MEAN- (*sigh*) yes."

I left as soon as I could, and got back to Mari's in less than 5 minutes. I raced up to her bedroom where she was rocking back and forth in a ball.

"A-Adrien- did we-?" She started.

"Yes," I interrupted.

"D-did you tell-?"

"No, no, no, no, nope."

"A-are you-?"

"Nope," I sighed. She looked up at me worried. "Mari, I won't tell anyone,"

"Promise?" Marinette whimpered.

"Promise."

I jumped onto the platform where Ladybug was standing, waiting. I stood there without a sound. Ladybug looked up shocked to see me standing there.

"Wow, Chat. That was quiet," She stated. "What? No cheesy one-liners, no bad cat puns?" I shook my head. I was clearly not in the mood. Ladybug stood still, awkwardly, rolling on the balls of her feet.

"Seriously Chat. I think I liked it better when you were flirty and annoying. Your scaring me. Are you alright?" She said quickly. Keeping my distance, I sighed.

"I'm fine, milady. You needn't worry about me,"

"Chat, I'm scared. Please don't lie to me," Ladybug pleaded. I walked over to her and held her hands. Even that felt weird.

"I'm not lying, Milady, I swear," I lied, for her own sake. She pushed me away.

"I'm not going to stick around and patrol with a Volpina," Ladybug said coldly with a hint of a sniffle.

"Milady, that's a bit insulting!" I tried to call after her. Hanging my head low, I sighed again.

"What have I done, Marinette?" I whispered to myself, and then took off.

The next few days were rough. I couldn't associate with Ladybug and, frankly, Marinette and I were too scared to talk. That is until I got the call…

Don't judge! Hope you like it!

Sticks and Stones don't normally hurt me…

But words sure can hella hurt!

~Allie