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Chapter 2-School

Today was going to be my first day at a real school! I hated being confined to this house. It had to many nightmare memories, and I almost never got out. All I did was homeschool, model, Chinese, piano, fence, rinse and repeat. I was eager to get out of the cycle. I got up with high hopes. "Plagg! Wake up! It's my first day at school! I got dressed putting in my traditional white striped tshirt, white cardigan, and blue jeans. I gently combed my blonde hair. I proceeded to cover my scars, cuts, and bruises. I tried not to stare at them. When I did, I risked the memories coming back.

Plagg helped me a little. To feel more free. My lady was a pleasure to meet everyday. We patrolled the city to keep it safe from the akuma attacks or criminals. Being Chat Noir was always my favorite time of day. I put on a little concealer covering my dark circles for when I cry all night. I put power on my face to make it more natural.

"Adrian!" Father yelled. "You can't be late on your first day!" I ran down the stairs with my book bag, Plagg, and a good attitude.

"Coming father." I said back. I couldn't shout or yell anymore. Father hated it when I raised my voice at all. He always said I was giving him attitude. I always earned a slap from it. I ran into the car thinking about school. I hope I like it. I can maybe find a few friends. Truth is also that I have never had real friends before. Father thought friends were for weak people. If I made even one friend today I will be overjoyed. I remember something terrible. Chloe attends this school. I hated Chloe. I have only met her a few times, but I know enough to know that she is so rude and manipulative. You have to be kind to her, Agreste. You can't break your promise.

We arrived at the school. It was actually bigger than I imagined. I stepped out of the car, and I was already on the ground. I looked up and on top of me was a bluenette. She was kind of cute actually. She hurried to get off me with pink spread on her cheek. "Oh my gosh. Are you ok? I'm so sorry." She offered me a hand. I smiled at her and took it. "Are you new here? I'm Marinette, Marinette Dupain-Cheng."

"Uh actually yes. I am new here. I start attending today. My name is Adrian, Adrian Agreste." I put my hand out for her to shake it. She didn't respond right away, but she took my hand.

"You're THE Adrian Agreste?! The famous model." She was almost jumping with joy. "I love your father's work. I am a fashion designer myself, and I admire his...Are you ok?" I gave her a sudden look, and she said,"You look sad."

"Oh really? I'm sorry. I'm fine. I would love to see your designs sometime. Maybe I could show them to my father. Give you a boost."

"That would be amazing! Thank you so much!" She hugged me. I was startled at first but u returned the embrace.

"WHO IN THE WORLD DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!" A familiar voice screamed. It was Chloe.

"Chloe calm down. I was just hugging a friend." A friend. She was my first friend.

"This worthless piece of trash is not your friend Adrian!" She exclaimed.

"How dare you! This girl will be more famous than you in ten years. She isn't worthless. Now go away." I made shoeing motions with my hands. She stomped away angrily with her minion behind her. I turned towards Marinette. "Are you alright? I hope she hasn't hurt you emotionally." I put her hand on her shoulder.

"It's alright. I'm okay. We better get to class now." I nodded and took my hand off her shoulder.

"Is it alright if I sit next to you today? I don't have any one else I know."

"That's perfectly fine! I hope you like our school." She whispered the next part. "Besides the fact that Chloe goes here, I really like this school."