A Little Bit of Bad Luck

Ch 5: The Sound of Laughter

A/N: Pretend that's Nino in the photo lol

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Félix preferred being the first one in class so he could ignore everyone as they trickled into class. He wasn't looking forward to the photoshoot his father was making him attend. He only knew the fashion industry from the books he studied.

He wondered if his father was actually prepping him to take over the Agreste empire, or if this was just another excuse so his father could lurk around the mansion doing who knows what.

Drip. The water dripping from the vent above had just become a part of his daily routine now.

He thought back to his conversation with Nino. It had been pleasant and Nino had even gotten his phone number out of the interaction. Félix assumed that once Nino hung around him more and noticed the bad luck he attracted, he would end up distancing himself anyway. Why bother?

"Hey Félix!" Nino broke through his thoughts.

Félix did not look up from his book. "Good morning, Nino."

Nino smiled. "It was cool seeing you at the museum yesterday! I hope we can hang out again soon."

Felix glanced up from his book and gave him a professional nod.

"Marinette! You cannot just tell me something like that and then not elaborate!" Alya hovered around Marinette as they walked in together.

Marinette waved her off. "Calm down, Alya. He is just a family friend."

"He's also one of the most famous models in all of France!"

"Who is this?" Nino asked after the girls took their seats behind them.

"André." Alya sighed, completely smitten. "He is in town for a photoshoot, and Marinette is an old family friend!" She eyed her friend.

Félix traced the lines in his book but found it hard to focus. "Ah yes, I know of him. He models for my father's brand."

"Alya, when you've known him your whole life you don't think of him as a famous model," Marinette laughed. "Would you want to go to his photo shoot today?"

Alya nodded eagerly.

Nino huffed and turned to Félix. "What is so great about this model guy."

Marinette looked expectantly at the two of them. "You guys can come too."

Félix set his book on the desk and eyed Marienette. "I assume this means you've worked on our project so much you think you deserve a break?" 

Her face turned pink. "Excuse me- I mean ye- well I've done enough!" 

Félix wasn't sure if she was lying or just being her usual self.

He picked his book back up. "I'll be there anyway. My father wants me to represent the brand and get used to attending shoots."

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Marinettte huffed. Even though her heart beat for Félix, he got on her nerves sometimes. He had no idea how hard she worked! However, she had been neglecting the project lately. She made a mental note to devote some time to it later.