Scars (Miraculous Ladybug AU) *Complete*

13

The citizens from Paris stepped off the plane and awed at their surroundings. It was sunset whenever they arrived; the beautiful sight was one for the foreigners' eyes to see. The night sky was glorious.

Courteous of Chloe, there were three limousines all lined up, waiting to take them to their hotel.

"Excuse me, everyone!" Chloe waved her hands to catch everyone's attention.

"Ms. Bustier had asked me to make sure the trip went smooth. So, I've assigned people to limos and sorted out rooms at the hotel. I'll tell you your partners name when we arrive." She took a piece of paper from her purse and unfolded it.

"In the first limo, me, Adrien, Alya, Marinette and Nino. Second limo, Alix, Kim, Rose, Jukeka, Sabrina, and Max. Third Limo, Lila, Marc, Mylene, Nathaniel, and Ivan. Now, let's get a move on."

The students went to their respective limos, and before they knew it, they were off to their beachside hotel. Many people were surprised with Chole's sudden overnight change, but they really appreciated the fact she was trying and taking control. But not taking control in a bad way.

It was about a fifteen minute drive and Nino, Alya, and Adrien were chatting away about Ladybug and Chat Noir. A subject neither Marinette and Chloe didn't care to talk about.

"Marinette." She snapped her head quickly after hearing Chole's voice.

"Oh, um. Yes Chloe?" She took a sharp breath in and looked everywhere but at Marinette.

"I'm sorry. There's never been anything right about the way I've treated you. I've just... always been jealous of you. Everything about you." She looked at Marinette, finally meeting her gaze.

"Can we be friends Marinette?" Marinette smiled, she'd never expected this from Chloe.

"Of course Chloe! I'd be so happy to be your friend." Chloe smiled.

"Good, because I have something on my shoulders that I've been dying to tell someone!" Marinette leaned in closer, as did Chloe, "Of course!"

Chloe scooted in a bit closer, so that her lips were a few inches from Marinette's ear.

"I'm dating Nathaniel." Marinette shot up, eyes wide.

"No. Fucking. Way!" She whispered. "That's amazing Chloe, I'm so happy for you! How long?" Chloe twisted her hair around her finger.

"About three months... they've been the best months of my life Mari." Marinette sprung up, plopping down next to Chloe, giving her a soft sideways hug.

"That's so amazing Chloe! I'm super happy for you!" Chloe hugged her back and restored her head on Marinette's shoulder. She'd been trying to get the guts to tell Marinette how wrong she was that she was sorry for everything she'd done.

"Um, what's going on?" Marinette and Chloe looked at each other, than at the others.

"After a nice discussion... me and Chloe are friends now." Everyone's jaw dropped.

Chloe turned to face everyone. "I'm sorry for the way I've treated you guys. It's not right... it's never been right." She looked up at them. "So, Alya, Nino... can we all be friends?" Alya looked to Marinette, still shocked.

"Of course dudette! I knew you'd come around." Chloe smiled and reach out for a fist bump, which Nino gladly reciprocated. Everyone looked at Alya.

"Um, Alya...?" Alya shook her head.

"Sorry, lost in thought, I never thought this day would come!" She gave a Chloe the biggest smile, "Yes!"

The three hugged each other, the boys sitting back, watching the scene. Nino turned towards Adrien.