(8) Running Through the Streets Just for Ice Cream Should be Normalized

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"So, class, I was thinking," Ms. Bustier started. "How about we use today to show our new friends around Paris? I already got permission from everyone's parents."

The Parisian class cheered while the Americans looked on in confusion.

"Oh, right. Adrien, you're fluent in English, right?" Ms. Bustier asked. 

"Yes, ma'am," Adrien answered, already seeing where this was going. 

"You don't mind being my helper for today and translating everything for them, right? I'll give you extra credit, too, of course," Ms. Bustier said apologetically. 

Adrien replied, "I don't mind at all."

He translated what Ms. Bustier said about going out in the streets of Paris loudly for everyone to hear. That made everyone excited, and they began to chatter loudly. 

Peter leaned into Ned and said, "That sounds fun. You have your camera?"

"Well, duh," Ned replied, already taking his camera out and hanging it on his neck. 

Ms. Bustier had everyone line up by the door, doing a quick headcount, then led them to the school's entrance. "Now remember, everyone," she said, pausing a little for Adrien to translate, "Don't get separated from each other and always have someone in your sight at all times. Don't get too loud, and pay attention. We'll choose locations by voting, so let's decide on the first location now. Any suggestions?" 

Rose raised her hand excitedly, "Andrè's ice cream! We have to introduce them to Andrè since they're new!"

Her classmates agreed immediately. Going to eat Andrè's ice cream was definitely a must, especially for newcomers. Adrien explained to the Americans who Andrè was and the myth about couples who eat his ice cream. He also explained that it was always an adventure trying to find him since he never stayed in one place. Excitedly, the Americans agreed, wanting to try the ice cream for themselves. Luckily the weather was just right for an ice cream scavenger hunt, so no one complained.

Marinette's classmates pulled their phones out and began to hunt for clues on where Andrè could be. They pulled the American students closer to them and explained to the best of their abilities, with the help of bad charades, what they were doing and how to find the ice cream maker.  

Luckily, Marinette's classmates were used to hunting down Andrè's ice cream and found the new location pretty quickly. "We're gonna have to run," Adrien said cheerfully in English. "Andrè doesn't like to stay in one place for too long." 

The Americans appeared to be having a lot of fun searching for the ice cream and immediately followed the Parisians. Marinette smiled at both classes, who were getting along well despite the language barrier. 

They finally made it to a river where Andrè was setting up his ice cream stand. He noticed the crowd and greeted them cheerfully, "Oh! If it isn't some of my favorite customers in all of Paris. And I see you've brought quite the crowd with you today."

Ms. Bustier explained to him that it was French-American Friendship Week, and the class wanted to show their new friends his shop. Marinette watched the classes talking together and bonding. They all sounded out of breath from running, but their faces showed how joyful they were. 

Peter seemed to be the only one out of them who wasn't tired. He didn't seem like the athletic type, but Marinette knew not to judge a book by its cover. After all, who would have thought that she, of all people was the superhero Ladybug? 

Peter viewed the place in awe. It was difficult trying not to run ahead of everyone and maintain his pace to seem like an average civilian. The view by the river was definitely worth the struggle, though. They could see the Eiffel Tower clearly from where they were, and the smell of ice cream just made everything better. Ned was snapping pictures left and right, making sure to get selfies with his friends, new and old. 

Nico and Will quietly approached Adrien. 

"Boo!" Nico said in Adrien's ear, causing him to jump inhumanly high. Almost like a cat... 

Adrien rubbed his heart and said, "Geez, how did you do that? I didn't even see you guys."

"Undercover, remember?" Will winked.

Adrien shook his head, laughing, and directed the two of them to Andrè. "Andrè, this is Will and Nico," he introduced them. 

Andrè greeted them happily and chose the scoops of ice cream flavors carefully. He said, "Dark chocolate and lemon. They might seem like they don't go together, but they balance each other out perfectly and create a delicious, well-rounded flavor." He handed them their cone. Nico and Will glanced at each other and blushed, thanking him. 

They took their ice cream and sat with the other students by the river. Marinette stepped up to the ice cream stand and made conversation with Andrè when Adrien asked, "Want to share an ice cream, Marinette?" 

Marinette's face flushed. It wasn't the first time they've had to share, but she would never get used to it. "Sure!" she replied happily, trying not to make a fool of herself by saying long sentences. 

Andrè handed them a cone with blackberry and peppermint ice cream scoops. They sat down next to their friends. The girls in Marinette's class all smiled knowingly, trying to discreetly take pictures. Will, however, didn't bother being discreet about it. "Awwww, that's so cute. Stop, stop, smile at the camera. I need a photo to commemorate this moment," he said, whipping out his phone and taking several photos of them.

Marinette blushed, knowing why Will was acting this way, while Adrien just laughed at his friend's antics, clueless as usual. Nico looked over Will's shoulder and quietly directed him on which angles to take. He wouldn't admit it to anyone other than his boyfriend, but he definitely shipped these two just as much as Will. 

All the students had gotten their ice creams and were sitting beside each other, making new friends. Suddenly, a certain blonde-haired girl noticed something. 

Chloè gave Will and Nico her famous glares and asked obnoxiously, "Who are you, and why are you sitting so close to my Adrikins?" 


Wooo fun place to stop the chapter hehehe 

I'm so tired ugh but I don't want to sleep 

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