A Hard Curve

New Friend

Chapter 7

"Adrien", said Natalie, as she knocked on the door. "I need a favor done from you".

"Yes Natalie", I said, as I got out of bed and walked to the door".

"Chloe's mother needs to meet up with your father. She has a new adopted daughter. If you would talk to her and make her comfortable at the new school, it would mean a lot", explained Natalie.

"Right away, Natalie", I said, as I closed the door and began getting ready.

An hour later, I walked downstairs and got into the car. I was at school waiting for everyone until I saw a pretty girl come in. She had an aqua hat and a pink streak in her blonde hair. She was wearing a purse and a black jacket. We both made eye contact.

"Hey", I said, as I approached her.

"Hello", she said. "I'm Zoe Lee. You must be Adrien Agreste".

"I'm that famous, huh?", I asked.

"Well, I didn't really know who you were until my mother, I mean step mother told me", she said, as she fiddled with her purse.

"Well, that's new. Anyway, you're going to love the school here", I said. "Everyone is nice and extraordinary".

"It does look cool", she said.

"My half sister!", yelled a familiar voice.

"Oh hey Chloe", she said, as Chloe threw herself at me like always.

I saw Marinette, Nino, and Alya walk up to me. "Whos' this?", asked Marinette.

"I'm Zoe, nice to meet you", said Zoe, as she was about to give a handshake.

Chloe slapped her hand away. "What did I tell you? Use your power to your advantage", said Chloe, as she walked away.

"I'm sorry, I'll get going", said Zoe, as she walked away from us.

"She seems like a nice girl", I said.

"Someone's got a crush", winked Nino.

"What? I don't even know her!", I protested.

"I'm kidding", he said as he rubbed his side where Alya punched him.

"We should go talk to her", said Marinette.

In class, everyone took a seat. "Everyone, this is Zoe Lee. She is part of Chloe's family", said Ms. Bustier.

"My half sister", said Chloe, as she watched with joy.

"You can sit in the back", said Ms. Bustier.

"Do I have to call my father to remind you where I stand?", asked Zoe, shocking the entire class.

"I mean, sit where you like. Now, bow down", said Ms. Bustier, not noticing her slip up. "I mean welcome her".

Zoe walked up the stairs, with a regretful look in her eyes. I could tell that she had a different story to tell. She sat next behind Marinette. Class ended and everyone was in the cafeteria. Nino, Alya, Marinette, and I were sitting together eating lunch.

We saw Zoe approach Alix, Juleka, Rose, Kim, Ivan, Mylene, and Max. She said something and Alix threw her hands in the hair, Rose pointed a finger at her, Kim, Max, Ivan, and Mylene gave disappointing looks and Juleka just mumbled something inaudible.

I noticed Zoe apologized and set her tray. She walked away, trying not to cause a scene. "Guys, should we do something?", I asked.

"I'm sure she'll be fine", said Alya.