AFTER Watching Miraculous

Chapter 18: The Cat Is Out Of The Police Station

Marinette, Adrien, Alya, Nino, and Chloe went back to the Dupain-Cheng bakery to regroup. Marinette was freaking out over the secret she was keeping. Adrien knew something was wrong with Marinette. Alya and Nino were wondering what they were going to do next. Chloe was on her phone without a care in the world.

No one said anything. It was deadly silent, until Chloe broke that silence.

"Well, I believe that it's time for me to go and get my beauty sleep. I'll see you guys tomorrow," she said smiling.

Alya and Marinette looked at each other. They were shocked that she didn't make a rude comment or called them any names. They didn't want to bring it to light though because they didn't want her to actually do those things. They just waved goodbye and watched as Chloe exited the bedroom.

As soon as she was gone, Alya looked at Marinette in disbelief. They both then started laughing.

Meanwhile, Adrien was talking to Nino.

"Nino, is there a way that you can get Alya to go somewhere with you?" Adrien asked, whispering.

Nino gave him a weird look. "No problem, dude. But why do I need to do that?"

"I think Marinette is hiding something. I don't know what it is, but I know it's something."

"Do you really think she would keep something from you like that? Bro, she loves you. She would never lie to you."

"I hope it's just me being paranoid, but if she is hiding something, I'm sure she has a good reason."

"Okay. I'll try and get Alya out of here. Let's hope she doesn't pick up on anything."

"Thank you."

"Of course, dude. Just pray for me. Alya can be a bit unpredictable."

"Good luck."

Nino took a deep breath and walked over to Alya and Marinette.

"Hey, Alya. I was wondering if you wanted to go find André and get some ice cream with me."

Alya looked at Marinette and then at Nino. "At this time? I don't think we would be able to find him before dark."

Nino started to freak out a little. He knew Alya was getting suspicious. "Well, we will never know unless we try." He reaches out his hand for Alya to take it.

Alya looked at Marinette to see what she had to say. Marinette was smiling and gesturing for her to go with him. Alya decided to take his hand. Nino and Alya started to walk out of the room holding hands. As Nino passed by Adrien, he winked at him, signaling that he was clear to talk to Marinette.

As soon as the couple made it out of the bedroom, Adrien walked over to Marinette.

"That was so cute wasn't it?" Marinette asked, trying to make conversation.

"Yeah. It was. Can I ask you something?" Adrien asked.

"You just did," Marinette laughed.

"You know what I mean. Marinette, please take this seriously," Adrien pleaded.

Marinette stopped laughing. "Why so serious, Adrien? Did something happen? I didn't mean to scare you today. I promise."

"I know. The thing is, I don't think you are telling us the truth. I don't think you are telling me the truth."

Marinette got worried. "What do you mean?"

"About what you saw. Or what you found. In Hawkmoth's lair."

Marinette looked at Tikki, who was sitting on the desk eating a cookie. Tikki looked worried, but moved her eyes to signal that she should tell him.

Marinette looked at Adrien. She saw his gorgeous green eyes and started to regret wanting to tell him what she saw. "I don't understand. I told you I didn't see anything. Why don't you believe me?"

"I want to believe you, M'lady, but I know you. You get a certain way when you are not telling people something." Adrien grabbed Marinette's hands and held them tight. "I just want you to be honest with me."

Marinette looked into his eyes again and started to tear up.

"Marinette? Are you okay?" Adrien asked, concerned.

Marinette hugged Adrien and started sobbing. "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" Adrien hugged her back. "I did see something! I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want to see you heart broken! I care for you too much to let anything happen to you!"

Adrien started to tear up as well. He hugged her tighter and pressed his forehead on her shoulder. Adrien later on got himself together and broke the hug to ask, "What did you see?"

Marinette wiped her eyes of tears. "I think it's better if I just show you."

Adrien widened his eyes.

"Tikki, Spots On!"

"Plagg, Claws Out!"

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"Speak! Why did you put Paris in such peril? There has to be a reason!" Lieutenant Roger yelled at Gabriel Agreste in the interrogation room. "You must have a reason! You have your son and your business here! Nobody who is as well off as you would do the things you have done! Now give me your means or so help me I will figure them out myself!"

Gabriel just sat in the chair he was given not making a single sound. It was at that moment, a police officer opened the door and said, "Lieutenant, there is a young lady here asking for your help."

Roger gave a final glance toward Gabriel Agreste before walking out of the room. "Do not let him out of this room," Roger told the officer.

"Yes sir," the officer replied.

Roger went out to the front and saw Lila Rossi looking nervous.

"Ms. Rossi? Is there a problem?" Roger asked.

"Oh, thank goodness you're here! I was just walking to school when I saw a man in a mask walk right out of the Bourgeois Hotel with an enormous bag! I believe that he either stole from the hotel or kidnapped someone from there!" Lila said, acting scared for her life.

Roger went wide eyed. "My daughter goes there after school almost everyday! How big was the bag?"

Lila used her arms to indicate how big the bag she claimed she saw was.

"That's big enough for a teenager!" Roger yelled into his radio. "All hands on deck! I need all forces out looking for a man with a mask carrying a bag big enough to hold a person! Move out!" Roger ran last Lila saying, "Thank you, Ms. Rossi!"

All of the police officers in the station ran out behind Roger and past Lila.

Lila smiled. "No problem, Lieutenant." She walked to the back and searched every room she could. She finally found one with the person she wanted to get. "Hello, Mr. Agreste."