A Hard Curve

Panic and Worry

Chapter 11

I walked into class and sat next to Nino, as Marinette and Alya soon entered. After Ms, Bustier took attendance, Rose raised her hand.

"Yes Rose?", asked Ms. Bustier.

"Mr. Heady is back", Rose said.

"Right. Marinette accompany Rose to the nurse's office", said Ms. Bustier. Marinette and Rose walked out of the class and headed to the nurse's office.

It was soon lunch time and Nino, Alya, and I sat in our seats. "So I got a new scoop for the Ladyblog", said Alya. "I decided to make a new section for Chat Noir. It has details about his new costume, the miracle box, and new holders".

Nino and I chuckled. I went outside the school to my car to pick up my school bag. I forgot and the kwamis were still sleeping. I saw Marinette running as she bumped into me.

"Oh, hey Adrimine", she said, as she turned red. "I mean Adrien".

"Hey Marinette. You looked like you were in a hurry", I said, as I smiled at her.

"Juleka find must", she said. "I mean we must find Juleka. I was joking around with her and then suddenly she ran out".

"Well, she might be in there", I said, pointing at the boiler room door which was slightly open.

The both of us walked inside and Marinette tripped over the stairs. Luckily, I caught her just in time. She gave me a sweet smile. "I'm just really nervous since I hurt her feelings".

"Marinette, you're amazing. You would never do that. Even if you did, there would be a misunderstanding", I said, as I smiled at her. She blushed red as the both of us continued walking.

We saw Juleka crying in the corner, holding her phone. "You go talk to her", said Marinette.

"Juleka", I said, as I crouched next to her. "Is something wrong? You can tell us, we're your friends".

She looked up at me. "Rose is in the hospital", murmured Juleka.

"ROSE IS IN THE HOSPITAL?!!", repeated our whole class as they were behind Marinette and I.

"She was sick ever since she was little. She told me not to tell anyone", said Juleka, looking away.

"We promise that we'll act normal around her", said Marinette.

The next day in class, Rose arrived with Kim carrying her bag. Rose sat down in her seat as Marinette gave her cushion. "I'm making everyone cushions as class representative".

Rose smiled as she looked at Juleka and said something. The both of them walked to the bathroom to talk in private. "It's been two minutes", said Alya. "We should check up on her".

The entire class walked to the front of the girls bathroom and pressed our ear against the door. We all fell to the ground as the door opened. "What are you guys doing here?", asked Rose.

"You were in the bathroom a minute longer than you were supposed to", said Max.

"Guys, I know that you know about sickness", said Rose. "I want to be treated normally, like always".

"Alright", said Marinette. "No more cushions".

"No more carrying your bag for you", said Max.

We all were seated in Science class when we were learning about germs. Suddenly, Rose coughed. Marinette stood on the desk as Zoe fetched Rose a blanket.

"What are you doing?", asked Ms. Mendeleiv.

"This is an emergency", said Alya.

"Quickly get a hold of her parents", said Marinette.