What About Us

Chapter 8

Marinette's POV

I leaned forward to get a better look at his shielded face. "Adrien?"

He opened one eye and peered at me. A small smile came to his lips. "It's nothing, so don't worry. Since we're here, why don't we do something?"

He looked around and spotted an ice cream truck. "Come, I'll buy you one for saving me."

"I didn't do anything???" I questioned. He just smiled and stood up. "But for me, it's like saving my life. Come on!! You can't refuse!"

I nodded a yes and followed his footsteps. We reached the truck and fall back in line behind a familiar girl holding a loli.

"So, what would you want?" He asked. I tapped my chin to hide my nervousness when he focused on me. "Vanilla and choc, if it's no burden to you."

"Nahh...it's fine. Not that it costs me an arm and a leg to buy you an ice cream." I giggled at his reply. Our turn came and he ordered ours.

He took the confectioneries and handed mine while he licked his peppermint and choc. His lower chin was sloppy, not like the model he is. I took a napkin and wiped it for him.

He was stunned by what I did that it took me several stupid minutes to realise what I was doing. I quickly withdrew my hand and blushed like hell. "Umm...yeah, thanks for...you know...the ice cream.."

"Welcome. It's nice to have someone to eat ice cream with. Next ti-" his words was cut short when he tripped on a curb, fell and scratched his chin. The ice cream cone he was holding landed on his back. "Owww..." He whimpered.

I couldn't hold back my laugh and it bursted out before I could even try to stop it. "Not funny." Came his grumble.

"I guess that this is revenge on the umbrella accident,huh?" I shot back, the tears streaming a bit on my cheeks.

"That was your own fault." He got up and brushed his knee, the cold ice cream running down his back. "You've got to be kidding me." He took of his jacket and looked at the stain. A frown came to his forehead but he folded it on his arm.

"I have to give this to Natalie ASAP or the stain won't come off,"he said. He whipped out his phone and called Natalie, the controlling life manager. In no time, his limo came to pick him up.

"Thanks again for today, although it wasn't that fun or anything." I smiled a small smile, trying not to make any weird faces again.

"See you tomorrow." He went inside and the limo shot off towards his mansion.

Adrien's POV

I had to endure Natalie's nagging on my jacket but my mind kept on thinking about Marinette. How weird that by spending time with her, I could forget about the threat for a minute.

"She's quite nice. But am I not in love with Ladybug?" I monologued with my own self. I shook the comment off and went to my room. I threw the sling bag onto my bed and sat in front of my computer. When I switched it on, I saw that I got a new email.

Adrien, or should I say Chat Noir.

What?!! Who is this?

No use of hiding it anymore from me. Be careful who you befriend with. Maybe I'll take out Ladybug or is it more fun to play with her first?

I reread the mail over and over again, not believing my eyes. Plagg read it too, his expression as hard as stone.

"We have to meet Master Fu about this," Plagg suggested. I nodded.

"But, tomorrow. Tonight we ask Ladybug if she saw anything. Or anyone for that matter."