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Chapter 14

It was Monday. My first day back at school to be exact. I looked at the time. "Crap! I'm gonna be late on my first day back." I rushed to put my attire on. I put on a regular black t-shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of sneakers which were black and white. I grabbed my jacket on my way out.

I made it to the front door and saw Mari waiting for me. She looked wonderful today. She was wearing that Chat Noir themed outfit that we bought two days ago. She looked on both sides of me. "Uh...Adrien? Where is your backpack?" She pointed out.

I looked at my hands like an idiot and realized I left it in my room. "Darn it," I said face palming. I sprinted back to my room and grabbed my book bag. I met Mari at the door and ran to school together. Guess we both woke up late today. We tried tip-toeing into class but the teacher acknowledged both of us.

"Nice of you to join us, Marinette and Adrien." She turned to me and said, "Glad you could come back."
I sat next to Nino, and Marinette say in her respective seat next to Alya. The lesson was boring as usual, but I tried to pay attention nevertheless. My tutors pushed to teach me everything I need to know for this grade at the beginning him of the year. Everything from here on out was completely review. It didn't take much for me to get a good grades. It was just the projects that took more effort.

The first period was finally over, and we got a 10 minute break. Everyone started staring at me giving me odd looks. It was like everyone was staring down in me. I heard someone whisper,"That guy is such a loser." I heard other things like,"He is jut a puppet." "What is he wearing? That's so ugly." "Poor thing are you lost?" People only liked me when I was famous. I was belittled so much ok just five days. No one even tried to comfort me. Even Chloe didn't try to flirt with me. I was an outcast. Marinette stayed at my side comforting me. I offered her a small smile. It was going to be a long day.

Second period flew by as well. I went straight to my locker getting my books for the next class. The person next to me slammed their locker against me making me fall over on to the person next to me. "What the heck! Loser." He shoved me to the ground and kicked the books I was holding. One thing happened after the other. My books were scattered everywhere. Pages were ripped out of my notebook, and everyone laughed at me as I tried to gather them. I ran out if school into an alley way. I ran my hands threw my hair. I sank to the ground. I few tears hit the concrete. I sat there trying to compose myself. I could mask my feelings then, why not now? The world really was cruel. I imagined this was the beginning. It would probably get worse and worse as time goes on. I dried my tears.

"Adrian!!!" I heard a female voice call.

"Mari! Over here..." I yelled back. I heard her running footsteps on the pavement.

"Oh, thank goodness Adrien. You worried me." She cowered over me. "Are you alright?"

I nodded my head,"I just needed some air and a break." I lied.

"Adrien. It's okay. I saw what happened. They are all just jerks. They don't know how it feels. To loose a parent. Come on, let's go back." She offered her hand, and I took it. I felt the softness and warmth of her hand against mine. I embraced her and stayed like that for a few moments enjoying each other's warmth. We heard the bell ring and broke apart. We ran in together holding hands but as soon as we hit the doors we let go. I missed her touch. I sat through the period doing my homework while the teacher was talking. Thankfully after this period, was lunch.

Soon enough the bell rang, and we all dismissed to lunch. I ran out the door to the cafeteria. I grabbed my lunch on an orange tray and went outside. I didn't want people picking in me at lunch too. I went to the park across the street and ate my lunch peacefully on a picnic table.