Camp Cheng (CONTINUED)

~CHAPTER 31~

Adrien's POV

I was in shock. I couldn't move my feet. My brain commanded my legs to move, but they weren't paying attention.

I had to let her go.

My father gripped my arm. At some point, he'd broken through the crowds and made his way to me. He had a stern look and I knew I was so busted.

"It's time to go, Adrien." He spat my name out like I was nothing. I knew my father could be cold, but this time he truly looked at me as if I was nothing.

I tried to move, tried to run after Ladybug. As if teasing me, I finally regained control of my legs, but at this point, it was too late. My father had such a vice on my arm that I couldn't move a muscle.

My eyes trailed upwards towards Marinette. She was running towards the balcony, with a girl -that could've been her twin, they looked so alike- and...Felix?

What the heck was he doing with them?

With renewed strength, I broke free of my father and started to run after the girl I loved.

"M- Ladybug!"

She looked back at me. I could see it in her eyes; she was feeling just as heartbroken as I was. She mouthed the words I love you at me, then swung out onto the roof.

Tears streaming down from my eyes, I collapsed on the floor, not giving a second thought to the worried faces around me. Hands patting my back, arms lifting me up, I didn't care about any of it.

My only concern was for the love of my life, who'd just swung away from me.

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My father was furious with me. I mean sure, I kissed a superhero, heck, I kissed Ladybug-

And there goes all rational thoughts.

Every time I thought of that moment we'd shared, my body reacted like I was right back there again- heart pounding, face flushed, I finally felt... truly happy.

As fairy-tale like as it sounded, I felt like everything was right in my world.

Until the moment ended and she left me.

The truth hit me like a ton of bricks.

She...left me.

Where was she going to go?

Well, I sure as hell wasn't staying at camp waiting for her- that's just not how I operate. Sure, I can be reckless at times, but I'll always find Marinette. Even if it means I have to place a tracker in her hair, I'd always find her.

My father spoke for the first time since we'd left the ball, driving quickly away in our limousine and avoiding the people circling the vehicle like hawks.

"We will have this discussion when we reach your little 'camp'."

I perked up. "You're letting me stay?" I was sure he'd take me back to Paris the first chance he got."

"Yes. It will be most convenient for my plans."

"What plans, father?"

He ignored my question, and so we drove the rest of the way back in silence.

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Once we'd arrived, I inhaled sharply as I got out of the car. Everything was so enticing; it all reminded me of Marinette. Tears welled in my eyes as I walked slowly up to my cabin.

My father walked to me to the front doors (strange actions coming from him) and sighed pensively. "Adrien, what was that back there? Ladybug?"

He looked angry, a spark of fury in his eyes that pushed me to answer.