His Mute Princess

Chapter 39

Marinette and Adrien knew Alya was going to look for them at the bakery first, so they left in the opposite direction.

They bought lunch at some random place they had never been to before and sneaked back into the school.

They ate their lunch there and hoped Alya wouldnt show up.

Much to their luck, she didn't turn up. So they had a peaceful lunch.

Why did you tell her that? Marinette signed. Adrien shrugged, "Why not?"

Marinette frowned, You exposed your identity to her. Isn't that bad?

Adrien shrugged again, "She has to find out eventually and I'm not going to hold back my affection for you anymore. She has to know so she won't think you're cheating on Chat."

Marinette blinked. She hadn't thought about that. She just wanted to stay alive. "You're not mad, right?"

She shook her head. "Good!" he grinned.

Does Ladybug mind? Marinette asked. Adrien thought for a moment. "I'm not sure. She might, she might not. We'll see tomorrow, if I show up. God knows what she'll do if she does mind."

Adrien visibly shuddered. Marinette laughed.

After lunch finished, they headed back to class. They sat down in their usual front seats and moments later Alya and Nino walked in.

The teacher was already in the room so Alya walked past them quietly, glaring at them. Nino walked in behind her sheepishly.

Nino stopped next to Adrien and leaned down. "Whatever you told her, you're fucked," he whispered.

Alya cleared her throat and Nino quickly stood up and went to his seat.

Adrien and Marinette exchanged glances. 

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Escaping Alya at the end of the school was no easy task, but Marinette managed.

Adrien, however, didn't.

Marinette already had her things packed before the bell rang and was gripping her bag with one hand.

The second the bell rang, she ran out the door, knowing Alya wouldn't have her things up by then.

She quickly ran into the crowd and blended in. In case Alya had managed to catch up, Marinette made it seem like she had gone into the restroom.

She escaped with a small crowd and students and ran to the bakery, startling her parents a little.

They stopped her and asked her. She mouthed Alya's name and they laughed, already having a feeling as to what happened.

Marinette made it safely to her room.

Adrien on the other hand hadn't had his things ready and fell into the claws of Alya. Marinette had escaped, but Alya made sure Adrien didn't.

Before he could succesfully run down the stairs, Alya gripped his backpack.

Adrien cursed under his breath. Nino gave him a sympathetic look. "You're on your own dude," he turned to Alya, "just don't kill him, ok? Thanks babe."

He waved goodbye and bolted out of the school.

Adrien sighed and turned to face Alya. She had her arms crossed and a fierce glare. "Care to explain your choice of words?" she asked.

"That's a rather fancy question," Adrien replied. "Focus Agreste!"

"Yes ma'am!"

Alya rolled her eyes. "Spill."

"Alright, I'm Chat."

Alya blinked. And then laughed. "Ok, no, seriously, spill."

Adrien frowned, "I am being serious! Do you not believe me?"

"You? Chat Noir? I don't think so," she laughed. Now it was his turn to glare at her.

"I am Chat!" he whisper-shouted. Many students had left now, but few were still there and he didn't want to yell it out.

Alya continued to laugh. Adrien groaned, looked around, and spotted an empty classroom. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the room, making sure no one say them enter.

He closed the door behind them and turned the lights on. "Ok what the hell, Agreste!" Alya exclaimed.

He turned to her and grinned. "Plagg, transforme-moi."

Adrien transformed in full vision of Alya. She just stared at him with wide eyes and her mouth agape. "I-I-I, y-you, Ch-Chat?!"

Chat chuckled. "Y-yes, it's m-me," he mocked her. Alya blinked in surprise and closed her mouth. "Wow," she whispered.

She looked down, "How did I not notice?! Me! The writer of the Ladyblog!"

"Speaking of the ladyblog!" Chat cut in, "Don't post about this."

Alya simply nodded. "Does Mari know?"

Chat rolled his eyes, "Duh."

She shot him a glare. "How long?"

"Not long, she found out Saturday," he replied. "That's why we were acting differently."

"On accident or on purpose?"

"Purpose."

"Does Ladybug know?"

"Who I am or if Marinette knows?"

"Both."

"She knows both."

"Is she ok with me finding out?"

"Not sure, we'll see if I show up alive tomorrow," he grinned. Alya chuckled slightly.

"Do you know who she is?"

Chat nodded, "I can't say who she is, but I can say it's someone you don't know."

Alya pouted. "It's up to Ladybug to decide who she tells her identity, I mean, I just found out hers not long ago."

"Really?" Alya asked. Chat nodded, "Yeah, it's been a few weeks since I found out. It was more of an accident really. She didn't mean to."

"So you didn't know for 3 years?"

"Nope."

"Does anyone else know?"

"Just you and Mari. Are you going to keep asking questions? Cause I have fencing practice and I don't want to be late."

Alya shook her head, "Sorry, you should go. The questions aren't over though!" She pointed her fingers towards and he raised his hands in defense.

Chat detransformed. Plagg flew nto his pocket and Alya didn't notice.

They walked out and Alya turned to him, glaring once more. "This isn't over! You, me, and Mari are going to have a talk!"

Adrien nodded, holding his hands up. "Good." Alya straightened herself, walked down the stairs, and out the building.

Adrien let out a heavy sigh of relief. He survived one monster—momentarily that is—but had yet to face the other: Jasmine.

He really was asking for a death wish.

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