The Art of Love (TPN High School AU)

~Chapter Nine~

Another day, another chapter! Next week's Fluff Friday will include Norden! Angst Wednesday will also involve Norden! NEXT WEEK IS NORDEN WEEK!

Aiden's POV:

As soon as the school day ended, I continued worrying what the real life version of Adrien and Marinette may be up to skip three classes, cuz they must be up to no good! I am almost certain they like each other. Maybe they'll get married? I dunno. All I know is that I must get Ray and Emma to confess to each other.

Before I do that, I must check up with them, and tell Noah and Norman I won't be there for now. At the very least, Norman will probably very soon have an uncle who doesn't give a shit about his love life so that means-

Nuh uh! Just because you are bisexual doesn't mean he loves you!

So, I immediately texted him to let him know.

MySassyBoy;):

Hey Whitey, mind if I ask you something? Its related to those lovebirds, Ray and Emma.

NormanTheWhiteKing ;):

Yeah whats up my sassy boy? And stop calling me that!

MySassyBoi;):

Sooo, I caught them earlier like about to make out, and I am sadly sure I ruined the moment. Me got regrets, but I do have pictures. Tell Noah I'll be a bit late okay? Can you have Mr Rartri pick me up?

NormanTheWhiteKing:

Sure! I'll be sure to let him know!

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Despite all of the stories I've heard of him running a sketchy business, hes actually fairly kind. The Rartri business isn't all about money at all. Its more about diplomatic reaches and helping others. I really hope that me and Norman can be the owners one day. That would be awesome!

Well, not like as husbands. More like partners. Because of course, he doesn't like me for sure! The day Peter Rartri showed up at Aiden's house will forever shock me. It was as if a new light appeared in our lives.

"U-uncle Peter?"

"Yes, my nephew. It is indeed your uncle, Peter Rartri. And I am here to save you from your abusive family. We have a bunch to talk about. I presume this is your boyfriend's house?"

"Actually, we just finished celebrating a good friend of ours fifteenth birthday. And yes, you may sit down if you promise not to do something rash!"

Peter Rartri nodded and sat down on the couch. I could feel my face heating up, and I know I was blushing. He was way too damn hot. But again, he's an adult, and he could either be here to save Norman or to destroy him. I hope he does the first thing.

"Well, Mr Rartr- Uncle, why are you here? I thought you were too dangerous to have me custody after Dad died."

"Well, James Rartri, you may know him as Willam Minvera, originally wanted me to have custody over him, but the government said no since I supported all people. They put the blame on me having an extremely sketchy business, saying I use humans for trafficking and killing. We actually only kill prisoners that absolutely deserve it, and in a humane way. We research the development of the human brain and on how to improve it. The reason why you are so smart is because James took you to me to help develop your brain, and thus, the government not wanting contenders to knock them out, sent CIA agents to kill him.

Due to this, they managed to accuse me of being too dangerous to hold you. I would've developed your brain even further and prepared you to carry on the business and give it a good name."

I was shocked at his response. This dude could actually make people smarter, and develop our brains? NO WAY! Why isn't he apart of UNO WHO? And that's when it hit me- they want power, they want people who will obey their laws. Nobody is allowed to be extremely intelligent.

"Well, count the two of us on your side! We'll have my friends help you out as well! Maybe even Ray's parents! They'll help you win custody over me, and are you sure you'll help improve my mental state?"

Peter frowned. His eyes seemed to soften as he heard the words mental state. After explaining everything to him, Peter slammed his head against the table and clutched his head.

"Why didn't I try to gain custody over Norman? Aiden, you promise you can take care of him until then?"

I smiled and nodded my head. He would be staying here until then. But the problem: the house is about an hour away from here, and there is a chance he won't be able to go to the same school anymore.

I sighed as I climbed the ladder to go to the roof. And I smirked as I saw the scene; Emma had one of her arms around Ray's back, and one around his neck. Her head was buried deep into Ray's chest. Meanwhile, Ray had both of his arms firmly on Emma's back. Almost not wanting to disturb, I almost actually sat down and waited. But, thats exactly what I did. I snapped a quick pictured and called Mr. Rartri to wait downstairs.

3 hours later

"Geez, those lovebirds are taking forever. We might have to wake them up."

I sighed, knowing Norman was right. We had been discussing trial plans on how to get out of his damn abusive situation and helping Peter win. Before I could open my mouth to agree with him, I saw Ray slowly open his eyes. I stood above him, poking him.

"Why hello there Adrien. Now, wake Emma up. Mr Rartri is eager to meet you, we are eating at his house as arranged."

"Hey Aide- AHH!"

Took him long enough

"Now wake up your girlfriend."

"She isn't my girlfriend!"

I crossed my arms and facepalmed. He'll get that he likes her, geez. Thats the whole reason why I called her Adrien. Seeing Ray roll his eyes, he finally got up and woke up Emma, who seemed to be equally as shocked. They were also surprised to see Norman.

"Surprised to see me eh?"

"Why are you here? I thought it was gonna be just the three of us!"

"Thats cuz you are going to meet my uncle. I am indeed a Rartri, and hopefully forever one."

"Well, Aiden here will soon be one of those slanderous people, okay Norman."

I saw Norman's face grow red as I looked on in confusion. First of all, why is he red, and second of all, I sure do have a lot of explaining to do. I sighed and said to them,

"Lets just go downstairs and meet him; he'll explain everything."

We went downstairs, and we saw Peter, holding out his hand to shake Ray and Emma's shocked faces.

"Hello, Ray and Emma. My name is Peter Rartri, owner of the Rartri Lamba Project, and Norman's uncle. I have heard a lot about you."