Prompt: He remembered the first time he saw her. He didn't think he could ever forget.

He remembered the first time he saw her. He didn't think he could ever forget. It was the first time he went to school as well. A new experience, time away from his too quiet house. Chloe had been his Friend since they were little but he didn't like the "mightier then thou" attitude she had going on. Putting gum on another students chair just because they had attitude? It honestly couldn't have been worst then hers. Then he heard a voice.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?!" He turned and his breath nearly got taken away. Her blue bell eyes sparked with anger and determination. Her raven hair bangs just nearly hit her eyes. Her lips were pink and pulled into a stern pout. She shoved past him and started trying to get the gum off. Adrian had to blink before he could get his mind to start working and talk to this beautiful creature.

"Wait! I-I was trying to get the gum off!"

Chloe's laughter bounced off the walls, a cackle really. It felt unsettling as the girls eyes narrowed at him, Chloe and Chloe's friend.

"Hahaha so funny you three! I guess your a friend of Chloe's?" She spit the name like venom and Adrian had to bit his tongue to not shout 'No! I don't even know her!' And settled with,

"Why do people keep saying that?"

The girl sat down and scoffed, turning away just as her friend came and sat down as well. He sat next to a dude who wrinkled his nose before smiling.

He made his first friend. Nino was his name. Adrian couldn't help but keep glancing at the black haired beauty who avoided all his looks and sometimes matched them with glares. He sighed and turned away. Nino tilted his head before smiling.

"Her names Marinette." Adrian looked up with wide eyes.

"Marinette?"

"She's the nicest girl in school...besides Rose. But Rose is too nice." Nino said, leaning back nodding to a girl dressed in pink. Literally. Everything on her was pink.

"Why didn't you just tell her it was Chloe?"

"Chloe and I have been friends since we were small. I can't just throw her under the bus. She is the only friend I have." Adrian rested his head in his arms, feeling a little depressed. Nino bit his lip and seemed to make a decision and grinned, nudging Adrian.

"Well I think you need to make new friends. Starting with Marinette."

"But she won't even talk to me!"

"So he's a model, famous and friends with Chloe? Uh-uh! No way!" Marinette's friend exclaimed, crossing her arms. Adrian felt his heart deflate a bit and looked pointedly at Nino.

"How could I not recognize him! His father is my favorite designer!" Marionette muttered, thou Adrian could hear it. "Rotten luck that is."

"She's a designer herself." Nino whispered. Adrian tilted his head.

"Marinette?" He called softly. Chloe made a sound of disapproval behind him but he ignored it. Marinette jumped and looked at him with a frown.

"How did you learn my name?" She then looked at Nino who smiled innocently. She sighed and glared at Adrian.

"What do you want?"

"I hear your a designer...a fan of my fathers."

"If that's your way of buying a friendship to embarrass me then I don't buy it!"

"Wait, what are you-,"

"Doesn't Chloe tell you enough? You guys are best friends after all, she must tell you all about the 'fun times' we've had together." Marionette's eyes hardened and she turned away.

"I don't need anymore embarrassment. Just don't talk to me and we will get on just fine." Adrian looked taken aback and slightly hurt but did as she asked. Nino frowned as well.

"What did Chloe do that was so bad?" Adrian asked Nino. Nino's frown darkened and he crossed his arms. Him an Marinette might not be very close but she was a good friend. He was protective of her and so was a lot of the class. She was always so kind to everyone, she grew on you and it made you feel pissed when Chloe downgraded her.

"Chloe never had a nice thing to say about her. Makes fun of her parents for being bakers, calls her horrible names, grinds her self esteem till the isn't any left. Dude, you haven't even seen Chloe like bad man. Her putting gum on Marinette's seat? That was like, not even going easy. It was practice. She's cruel to Mari and it's awful." Both boys gazed to Marinette where she was looking down into her lap, quietly talking to Alya.

"Are you serious?"

"Made Marinette cry once too. It was in the fifth grade. Tore up a piece of clothing Marinette spent months working on. Shouted at her, said mean things. It was scary seeing Marinette shut down like that. The next day, there was a shield around her. She became clumsy and nervous around everyone. She used to be a lot brighter ya know? Happier too."

Adrian couldn't believe what he was hearing. His fist was clenched till they were white and he gritted his teeth. How can anyone be so cruel. Marinette looked like a sweet girl, even if she was mean to him, he understood. Anyone friends with Chloe was deemed 'bad news' to her.

In the end, he never got the chance to talk to Marinette. She avoided him and turned her head away. Adrien knew he had to keep trying though. But it seemed luck wasn't on his side. School just ended and it was raining. It cancelled a photoshoot for him and while he is usually ecstatic about missing one, he didn't want to go home to a quiet house. As Adrien moved to the front of the school he noticed another person there.

Marinette.

Adrien sighed, shaking himself before walking out next to her. He tried giving an easy grin and a half wave but she huffed and looked away. Adrien frowned and opened his umbrella, walking a little bit out into the rain.

"I just want you to know that I was just trying to get the gum off your seat, I swear." He glanced back at the bluenette beauty and saw her confused face.

"I've never need to a public school before. Or have any real friends. It's all still new to me."

"Why are you telling me this?" Marinette asked cautiously.

"Because I want you to know that I am not like Chloe. I don't have a reason to be like her other then someone judging me based on status and friends then who I really am." He didn't mean to sound so harsh in the end but didn't regret it. Marinette flinched a bit and turned away again. It was silent between the two of them before she broke.

"Chloe has tortured me for years. I'm sorry if my accusations are false."

Adrien looked at her and couldn't help the small grin slip into his face as Marinette blushed and had a sheepish smile on her face.

"Then let's start over. Hi, I'm Adrien Agreste." The blonde grinned, almost cheekily. Marinette giggled and glanced down before meeting his gaze.

"Marinette Dupain-Cheng."

Adrien smiled and seemed to contemplate himself for a second before holding his umbrella out for her to take. Marinette's eyes widened and a flush darkened her cheeks. Her hand hesitantly reached out before pulling back a bit out of uncertainty. Adrien smiled encouragingly and Marinette's fingers brushed his.

It was like a tingling sensation rippled through his hand all the way to his stomach. Butterflies fluttered as he stared down at her blue bell eyes and pink lips. She grabbed the umbrella and Adrien held her hand a second longer then necessary before stepping back a bit. Marinette was still looking at him in slight awe before the umbrella closed on her face.

Adrien gaped at her before bursting into a small fit of laughter. She was so adorable. Marinette lifted it off her face before giggling herself, starting to fix the umbrella again. Adrien gave her one last grin before he stepped out into the rain.

"I'll see you tomorrow Marinette?" He couldn't help but be hopeful. Marinette grinned and rocked in her feet.

"Defiantly."

Adrien waved and started walking down to his limo when he felt a small ouch in his chest and a black cat kwami fluttered out with a smug look.

"First day of school and already lovebirds."

"We're not lovebirds. She just a friend." Adrien's eyes widened in excitement. "Wow...a friend."

He glanced back at Marinette who was still watching him from the steps and flushed a light pink before getting into the car. As he drove off, Adrien watched as she started walking away, holding his umbrella confidently. He also couldn't help but think that being lovebirds wouldn't be such a bad thing.

A/N: Sorry this was late! I had at my grandparents house and they don't like electronics so no computer and it was hard to write on my phone. So I am working on the overprotective Marinette so that should come up soon but my dads birthday is on the 6th so I might not get a chance to finish and post it! But I have been reading the requests and made a list on what I need to finish and such but here is like a filler since you guys have been so patient and I am so grateful! I will try to post again later on and more frequently but time is a limit I don't really have even in the summer. But thank you so much and I hope you enjoyed this chapter!