Crumbling Down

Getting Ready

Once Luka's mother had given the okay Natalie started preparing what would be needed for him to come with me. As it turns out we're going to be taking a plane ride to Pampelonne beach, which I'm not too thrilled about, though I'm glad not to be in the car with Gorilla, Natalie and Luka. I have nothing against them of course I just think that the car ride would be rather cramped including luggage. 

Since I asked him if he'd like to join me we've been talking a lot more than we normally do, texting him has been the highlight of my day if I'm being honest. I did end up telling him that my father had scheduled me to model his new fashion line and I would have to go to photo shoots every week or so. He didn't seem to mind on text after id explained my displeasure about it, Luka did seem slightly surprised about that revelation though it was hard to tell his tone from a text. 

A series of rapid buzzes sounded from my pocket and I pulled out my phone to see a text from Luka. Speak of the devil and he shall appear though I guess it would be text in this case.

Luka: I can bring my guitar right?

Adrien: yeah of course I'll make sure to let Natalie know :)

Luka: Thanks :)

Quickly writing a mental note to myself I continue to ruminate about all the things happening in my life right now whether it be good or bad. Sometimes I tend to overthink or be incredibly impulsive. Though Plagg may accentuate that impulsive side when I'm Chat. I can't be too sure as I don't have much freedom as Adrien to be able to do things like that. Speaking of Chat I should probably tell ladybug I won't be here for the next two months so that she can find another miraculous holder to take my place. 

Glancing at the clock and seeing that I still have over an hour left to fake doing my piano practice I see no reason to stick around. Might as well go out and enjoy the sights as Chat for an hour or so and hope that Natalie doesn't find me missing. The last time I went out like this it didn't end well and Santa ended up Akumatized, not one of my proudest moments. 

Pulling my button-up open to allow my kwami to fly I say "Plagg?"

"Yeah kid and I were busy what do you want." 

"Im thinking of going out," I make sure to pull out a container of cheese for him.

"Oh, alright, fine, just say it and get it over with" 

"Thanks, Plagg Claws out!"

The familiar cool but energizing feeling flows over me and soon I'm no longer the famous pretty boy model but the flirty superhero Chat Noir. Unlocking my window and keeping watch of the cameras I leap out at just the right money and run across the rooftops letting my legs carry me elsewhere. 

By the time I've stopped, I'm on Ile de la cité overlooking the Square du vert-Galant, I've always found this small patch of greenery calming. It may be small and busy and you may not be allowed to walk on the grass but it's a calming place to be, much better than that of the Eiffel Tower. Somehow I managed to make it into the branches of one of the trees without anyone noticing. 

As I lounge in the treetop listening to the breeze gently rustle the leaves, I block out the sounds of the many people passing through. 

School ended three days ago which means that Luka and I will be leaving for Pampelonne Beach two days from now. Instead of the usual feeling of dread, I get whenever Natalie announces that my father has booked me for something like this I feel excited and happy. Without my father around Natalie will probably allow me extra freedom, plus Luka will be there. 

Hmm, maybe I should go and check out Notre Dame after all it's just on the other side of the Island. I've lived in Paris for my whole life discounting travelling to model for my father of course, and I've never actually gone and visited Notre Dame, which as a Parisian is quite sad.