Miraculous Royalty

CH16

Chloe's Pov

I need to teach that Marinette girl how NOT to steal my Adrikins. She even made me get away from her own brother! I could tell he was very invested as to what I was saying because he was listening.

What a dream~

WAIT NO- I do not have a thing for Luka...my heart is saved for Adrikins...right?

3rd Person's Pov

Chloe is a mess. She has been walking up and down her room for the past 5 minutes debating who her heart is saved for. She's a lunatic.

While the problem was having her own little problem, the two siblings were getting their bags for school and heading out. Just before they headed out of the dining room, while no one was looking, Marinette slipped a cookie for Tikki. Next thing they know, they're in the Agreste limo on their way to school.

"So uh...does anyone know what that smell is?"

Plagg's Pov

It was my cheese hehehe >:)

Adrien's Pov

I know it's Plagg's cheese but I can't say 'oh yeah! I came home last night to a ring and a flying cat rat that talks and likes cheese'. Because no. Just, no.

3rd Person's Pov

The driver nor Adrien's bodyguard knew what the smell was so they apologised and opened the windows. "My apologies, we'll try and fix the stench later today," Adrien internally laughed because the others weren't used to the smell yet. About 10 minutes later, they arrived at school.

They saw Chloe and she just smiled.

Marinette's Pov

CHLOE. THE CHLOE BOURGIOUS SMILED AT US. THIS GIRL HAS A SHOCKING BRAIN. She seemed distressed though- oh well not my problem...ok it will be soon because I WILL ask her. We may not be on the best of terms but that won't stop me from seeing if she's ok. I know, very nice of me. She seemed to wave at Luka so I nudged him to wave back, he rolled his eyes at me and waved back with a forced smile. I had to hold in my laughter, I had to contain myself. 'Hold it Marinette, hold it in' I kept saying in my head.

A few moments later we were at the locker room. I went to the girls side to go to my locker while Luka and Adrien went to the boy's side. While I was grabbing my books for the first 2 classes, I saw Chloe in the corner of my eye. She looked...sad?! The Chloe Bourgeois is sad? I was honestly shocked but then I remembered.

Even though she can be quite irritating at times, she's still human like us. She still feels all these emotions we feel regardless the way she acts.

That's one of the reasons I was more determined to talk to her later on today. Chloe had grabbed her books right before the bell went. Everyone had already left the locker room, well everyone except Chloe and I. She went over to the bathrooms so I used this as my chance to speak to her. I didn't care if she was always a pain to everyone, she deserves to be happy.

Am I being to nice?...

I didn't care if I was being too nice at this point, it doesn't matter. What also doesn't matter is if I'm late to class, I'm gonna go and talk to her.

3rd Person's Pov

Chloe walked into a stall to think about what's going through her mind oblivious to the fact a certain bluenette had followed her.

"What am I going to do? What am I going to do? What is this feeling? This can't be happening!" Chloe was so unsure of what she was feeling. She always thought that she loved Adrien...until now. Luka came in and instantly lightened her mood, she could sense Luka doesn't like her but...she still wanted to get to know him.

"Chloe? Are you ok?" Silence. "Sabrina, is thag you?" "Uh not exactly, it's um, Marinette." Chloe was flabbergasted that Marinette was the one asking if she was alright. "U-uh M-Marinette! Oh um...what do you want?" Chloe tried acting as well as she could but couldn't succeed. "Chloe, I saw you today, you looked stressed. I decided I'd speak to you. I know we're not on the best terms, I don't blame you, I just wanted to let you know you can talk to me. So if you're willing to talk to me...can you come out of the stall?"

Chloe was hesitant but eventually came out of the stall. "Why do you care if I'm alright? I know you all hate me..." Marinette was taken aback at the girl's assumption. "We don't hate you. I admit sometimes, and don't be offended please, but sometimes you can be a little..." she was lost for adjectives. "Hard to be around, I get it. I just, don't get the attention from anyone I would like. I'm not trying to be an attention seeker or anything! My father, he's always busy considering he is the Mayor of Paris. Then there's my mum, she's in New York, she's a really famous fashion designer. She doesn't visit much, she probably visits like once every...2 years? I don't have any siblings or much friends so there isn't many people to talk to. I've been friends with Adrien since we were little kids, we were inseparable. But then we grew up, he had more responsibilities as the Prince and we grew apart. I know he doesn't exactly like it when I cling onto him but my arms just unconsciously do it. Most of the time I don't have control over my body to be able to not go onto him or get off him. I struggle with it, it's kinda hard not gonna lie, you've actually helped me..."

Marinette's Pov

Chloe was pouring her heart out to me, she was telling me everything. When she told me I had helped her to stop her unconscious clinging, I was shocked. I may have gotten her off of Adrien every now and then but did I really, help? I stayed quiet giving an understanding look to her and let her continue. Now we weren't even in the bathroom anymore and we had drawn our conversation into the locker room. We were sitting on the seats that were in between the lockers, I saw the time and realised we were 10 minutes late already. We got up and started walking but that didn't conclude our conversation.

Chloe's Pov

When I had first walked into the bathrooms, I didn't expect Marinette of all people to come see if I was alright. I've been so mean to her yet she still was concerned for me? How more considering can you get?

I felt like I could trust her, so I started to ramble on all my problems. She seemed to be listening and she had a sincere look which made me second guess her. At first I thought she was one of those princesses that bragged about her placement but she's the complete opposite. I thought she would be one of those self-involved girls, but again, she's the opposite. I was debating on telling her about my 'Luka and Adrien' situation and decided not to. It might be a bit awkward for her since Luka is her brother.

She didn't seem to care we were 10 minutes late to class and it was because of me. She didn't seem to care that I was rambling. I want to be her friend, I want to get to know her, but I couldn't. We've had more 'downs' than 'ups' so it would be a little weird.

I finally had someone to talk to...I finally had someone to turn to...I'm so glad it's Marinette.

3rd Person's Pov

Chloe continued talking even though they were nearing the steps to their class. "I'm really sorry for rambling for so long and making you late, I'll take the blame when the teacher asks." "No need to be sorry Chloe, I realise you needed someone to talk to. Whenever there's something you need to discuss, I'm all ears." The princess gave a sincere smile as they walked into the class.

"Girls, why are you late? Neither of you are ever late!" Chloe began to speak but got interrupted by Marinette. "Well mi-" "it's my fault miss. I kept Chloe behind to talk about something and we lost track of time. I'm sorry, it won't happen again," "I'm hoping it doesn't happen again. To your seats please," the girls nodded and walked to their designated seats.