Trust Issues... AU Miraculous FanFiction

Chapter 6

Alya's POV:

After dealing with Psychic, I wanted to be alone. I ducked into an alleyway and de-transformed. Tikki flew out of my earrings and joined Trixx in my unzipped bag.

"Are you alright, Alya?" Trixx asked looking up at me with worry. 

"No, Trixx. There's nothing I can do to help Cat Noir or my bff..." I snapped before sighing sadly. "What am I going to tell her parents?" I mumbled as I blinked back sad tears. "I need to head back or my mother is going to kill me." I told myself as I sprinted towards my apartment. 

I opened the door and walked in. 

"Hey, Alya." 

I turned around and found Nino sitting on the sofa. "Jeez, Nino. You scared the hell out of me!" I snapped as I grabbed a bottle of lemonade from the fridge and sat next to Nino and sighed.

"How'd that talk with Marinette go?" He asked as I cracked the top open.

"She's in the hospital." I blurted out. 

"What happened? Is she ok?" He asked, concern ringing in his voice. I took a long sip of the drink before responding.

"I don't know. I got a call from her but it wasn't her. It was one of the paramedic bots. They said that she was in the hospital and that they were going to do what they can to help." I said as I realised I lied to the one person who understood me.

"Are we allowed to go visit her?" Nino asked as he placed an arm around my shoulder.

"I hope so." I mumbled as we set up a movie to watch. I needed to take my mind off of today. We got through several films before Nino had to leave.

"I'll see you tomorrow at school." I said as he tipped his cap in response as I shut the door. Why'd I tell him that Marinette was in the hospital! He's going to go and blab to the next person he talks to. I fumed silently as I went into my bedroom, shutting the door behind me. Trixx and Tikki sat on my desk looking at me sadly as I looked at the photos I had of my and my bestie.

"Alya..." Tikki started but Trixx flew over to me and tackled me with a hug. Well, as much of a tackle you can do when you're a few inches tall. Tikki followed shortly after.

"Thanks you guys." I mumbled as I lay down on my bed and allowed myself to slowly drift off.

Beep! Beep! Beep! My alarm yelled as I shut it off. I checked my bag and found Trixx and Tikki asleep inside. I smiled at how adorable they looked. I hadn't changed into pyjamas last night so I pulled on a fresh set of clothes and clipped my bag on as I made breakfast. My mind kept rewinding what happened yesterday in my mind, making my brain ache all over.

"Come on Alya or you'll be late." My mum said as I finished my cereal, washing up my bowl and grabbing my backpack before dashing out the door.

I raced to the school and into Miss Bustier's class, opening the door and taking my place. Everyone was here apart from Marinette and Adrian. "Hey, Nino. Where's Adrian?" I asked tapping him on the shoulder as I leaned over.

"I dunno. I haven't seen him since yesterday. I text him yesterday but he didn't respond." Nino informed as he turned to face me. 

"Weird..." I mumbled as I sat upright. The door opened slowly and Adrian walked in. Speak of the model. I thought as he sat by Nino. Instead of his usual cheery self, he looked depressed. Like someone had come along and told him about something hopeless. 

"Hey dude." Nino greeted his best bud, raising his hand for a fist bump. Adrian looked like he didn't hear him. "You alright, dude?" Nino asked placing his hand on Adrian's shoulder.

"Huh? Yeah, I'm alright." Adrian mumbled as Miss Bustier finished the register.

"Everyone, I have some sad news." Miss Bustier said as she got everyone's attention. "Marinette won't be joining us for a while. She's in the hospital. I got a call from the nurse robot this morning saying that she was seriously injured." Miss Bustier said as everyone started murmuring...

Adrian's POV:

I awoke with a start as memories from yesterday danced around my mind. I pulled out my phone and saw a text from Nino. It read 'Hey dude, how are you?'  I didn't bother texting back. I still had left over depression from yesterday. I turned back over and tried to go back to sleep but Plagg flew in front of me. 

"Come on, Adrian. Stop moping around. You need to get to school." He said as I sat up.

"Fine, but don't think I'm over it." I snapped as I changed quickly and pulled my bag on over my shoulders. I wanted to visit Ladybug in the hospital but like everyone else, I didn't know her true identity. I thought as I ate breakfast alone before heading to school. The last thing I needed was for something else to go wrong.

I walked into the building and sighed. Just try to act normal. I told myself as I dragged myself into Miss Bustier's classroom. Everyone was here, apart from Marinette. She's probably late again. I thought as I sat next to Nino. I couldn't stop thinking about yesterday. It wouldn't stop rewinding what I'd done. It's all my fault! My brain kept saying.

"You alright, dude?" Nino asked placing his hand on my shoulder, snapping me out of my thoughts. 

"Huh? Yeah, I'm alright." I muttered, leaning forward on the desk as Miss Bustier finished the register.

"Everyone, I have some sad news." Miss Bustier said as she got everyone's attention. "Marinette won't be joining us for a while. She's in the hospital." I sat upright immediately. What? When did this happen? I thought as Miss Bustier continued "I got a call from the nurse robot this morning saying that she was seriously injured." Everyone started murmuring as I had a realisation. Marinette won't be joining us for a while. Miss Bustier's voice rang in my head along with Ladybug's. I don't think... I'm going to be Ladybug for a while... My brain tried to process all the information. Are Ladybug and Marinette the same person? It doesn't make any sense. Thoughts raced around my mind like they were doing a Grand Prix. I'll ask if I can visit her, if Marinette is injured just as bad I might have figured out who she is.