Project: Scrapbook

Project: Scrapbook - Like Ladybug (P. 1)

Comic By: chalala-chan & trinity-nevermore

Written By: jezzicabell​ & megatraven​

Beta'd By: panda013​

Summary: During the events of Lady Wifi, Chloe finds herself with enough time to think about her actions and her hopes for the future.

Words: 2310

Another day at school, another day of having to be the best. If Chloé was being honest, sometimes it could get tiring, being the best. She couldn't let anyone else think they were the best, oh no, that wouldn't do at all. Sabrina's attention and presence helped, she supposed. She already knew who the best was and didn't usually need to be reminded.

The people she did have to remind, though, often came in the form of other students who were too confident for their own good. It really was a lot of work, and it kept her on her toes, but as she stepped out of the limousine, she set right to work.

She handed off her bag into the arms of Sabrina, who was waiting for her, per the norm. "Hey there! Hi! You look totally fab!" she exclaimed, waving her hand and looking at nowhere in particular. The students nearby looked at her in surprise before she continued, "Uh, no, not you. Hey, it's still a month from Halloween, you know?" She said this matter-of-factly and marched on, not waiting for a reaction.

Without looking back, she knew she'd captured the attention of everyone present. Their gazes lingered after her, just as they ought to, or her name wasn't Chloé Bourgeois.

"You see, Sabrina? If people won't realize how great I am on their own, I've got to tell them. Afterall, everyone loves me, and it'd be a shame if they forgot it," she said with a smile.

Even as she smiled, though, she found herself a tad distracted. Sure, maybe her tactics weren't the best way to get the job done, but they worked all the same. As long as people gave her the attention she deserved, then she was content in what she did. She didn't need to be a 'better person' if she found herself to be the best already. Not to mention that she never really committed to the promise she almost made the day Stone Heart attacked.

I'm perfect just the way I am, Chloé thought as Sabrina and her separated. They walked to their respective lockers and Chloé opened hers, checking to make sure all her valuables were still there.

Just as she was content with everything inside, she heard a crash sound by the locker next to hers.

"Oh, uhhh... Ladybug! Look over there!" Nino yelled out behind her. Chloé turned to see what the big deal was. Seeing as it was just one extremely nervous looking Nino she rolled her eyes. If there was one thing she knew how to look for it was nervousness. What with Sabrina always around, it was a pretty easy emotion to catch in other people. Plus, it was a super easy way to get people to do what she wanted them to do.

"What kind of lame joke is this?" she asked impatiently tapping her foot.

"Well, uh, that was... Did you see Ladybug yesterday? Isn't she amazing? I wonder who she really is," Nino responded.

Chloé wasn't quite sure what he was suspicious of, but he was in her personal space and this was not acceptable. Placing a hand to his face she pushed him away before turning to her locker. Quickly she reached for her pump of antibacterial gel to rid herself of whatever bacteria she had managed to collect.

"Uhh... were you up too late DJ-ing, Nino? Obviously you didn't get your beauty sleep," she replied scathingly as she rubbed the gel into her skin. There was the sound of a camera to her right and she hears Sabrina gasp.