Breaking Free

Chapter 13- MIXED

I don't know when Jason got here, but Chloé and I were still curled up to each other. Chloé has stopped crying and was just staring, lost in thought. I was no better. The realization that my freedom from them was over, was devastating. I felt someone pull me into a sitting position. I felt someone pull me into a hug, but I didn't see who. I just saw all the horrible thing Lila made me live through. Then Adrien wormed his way into my mind. Their coming tomorrow. They will be here tomorrow. I can feel my chest ache. I needed to do something. I stood and walked to my room, grabbed my sewing machine and began. I didn't even pay attention to the design, I just created.
Cut.Pin.Thread.Sew. Cut.Pin.Thread.Sew.
Like a loop. When my mind finally calmed down, I saw that I made a robin themed outfit. It was a red tank top with a yellow line across the bottom, with black boots shorts. I gave a small smile, before it disappeared. I got up and walked around. Couldn't stop moving. Keep going.
"MiniBug you need to calm down." Plagg.
"Can't." I whispered, as I kept walking
"Yes you can, and you will. Go sit next to Damian." Plagg ordered.
I slowly turned to we're he was floating. He gave me a look, as if it's not up for debate. Deflated I walked over and sat next to Damian, who wrapped his arm around me. I curled into his side.
"Everything will be ok." He whispered as he kissed my forehead.
"How do you know" I whimpered.
"Because you have me, Jon, Allegra, and your whole class behind you. Plus you have my family and Chloé behind you." He lifted my chin and kissed me "Don't let them win." He whispered.
I sighed "Alright." I sat there for a moment or two. Just absorbing the comfort and warmth that Damian provided, before getting up and checking on Chloé. She was curled into Jason's body on her bed. Asleep. Jason slowly rubbing circles on her back and arm. I closed the door, and went to my room, becoming Damian to follow.

Cuddling has always helped me calm down. When I was little mama and papa would hug me and we calmed it the 'feel better cuddle.' I didn't know I feel asleep till I woke up, with Damian still laying next to me, rubbing circles up and down my arm. I smiled, feeling more relaxed than I had awhile ago. Tomorrow. I frowned when it came into my head again. I have to face them, and Adrien will be there.
"What's going through your head, Beloved?"
"Just, Adrien will be in the class, Lila, Alya, I have to see them tomorrow. Their all coming to the school tomorrow, and will be here and attending the Gala in two weeks. I did Chloes dress already, I am almost done with mine. I did your family's tuxes already. I just have to survive two weeks."
I huffed and scooted closer to Damian. Feeling more secured and at home there. I sighed and smiled, when I realized I'm not alone anymore. I don't have to deal with Hawkmoth, and I have Chloé, Damian, my new class, and The whole Wayne family. Turning my head just a little I could see Damian lookin at me with worry, and determination.
"Your the best." I whispered and kissed his cheek.
"How so?" He asked, his blush spreading from his ears to his cheeks.
"Your always there for me, even when you don't mean to be at times, or know it."
He chuckled and nipped my ear, then kissed me breathless. I blushed but kept smiling, he knows how to distract me, how to keep me from thinking about her sometimes.
"What was that for?" I breathed
He kissed me again "because I love you, and I hate it when you get like this. So it was more of a reminder that your not alone. That you have me, always in your corner."
I smiled up at him before sitting up. I had things to do. I had to call Sarah and tell her to be careful. I got up grabbed my phone and started the process to protect myself and everyone I love.

~~~~the next day~~~~~~~

Today was the day, Lila was coming to my school. And I had to greet them. I felt my palms sweat, and felt my heart beating out of my chest. I saw the bus pull up. I took a few breaths, before plastering a smile on my face. I saw very familiar faces file out of the bus, and gather around the entrance.
"Hello everyone, my name is-"
"Mari-slut! What are you doing here?!"
I froze. Alya. "I am here to tell you about the school. I go here. Now, as I was saying, you will be separated into pairs and the set into different classes. Your teacher will tell you the pairs."
I turned and walked towards my class room, but not before hearing them whisper to each other.
"How long do you think she'll last in this school?"
"Give her two days, and she will be off the face of this earth."
I frowned, ducking my head down, and drawing my arms closer to my body. I felt the anxiety from the past year, start to make an appearance. I was walking, and not paying attention, when I felt a hand grab my and push me into a near by closet. The door shut and locked. I turned in time to see Adrien with duck tape. He lunged first, but I was ready. I grabbed his arm and twisted it and pushed it up his back, so the wrist was between the shoulder blades.  He growled but stomped on my foot, forcing me to let go. I lunged for the door. I managed to unlock it, but he shoved me against it. I twisted the handle and he fell onto the floor, outside the door. He growled and tried to get up, but I saw someone standing behind him, and grab his arm. Jason. I sighed and sank to the floor, hand on my heart. UGH! Why me!? After Jason roughly shoved Adrien back towards the class, he bent down and pulled me close. I cleared my mind, just like I use to do in Paris, and got up. Numbness covering my body from head to toe. When I got to class, I saw the two people I hoped weren't in this class. Layla and Lila were standing around my table with Damian, flirting with him. He, of course, ignored it and kept staring at his phone. I walked to the back, and sat in my seat next to him. I heard them make comments, but the numbness was in full control, that I didn't hear them. I pulled out my notebook, and started taking the notes that were already on the board. I caught Damians worried gaze, but instantly went back to writing. I didn't talk the rest of the period. Or till lunch for that matter.

When lunch rolled around I sat outside, by myself. I didn't want them to get hurt. The only way for that to happen is for them to stay away from them. I eat the crust from my sandwich, and frowned when Lias voice entered not to far to the right.
"Well, Well, well, what do we have here? If it isn't Marinette. Still fat as ever I see."
I frowned "what do you want Lila?"
"What I wanted from the beginning, for you to die. I thought the message was clear, after the fourth hospital trip or course."
Alya cackled behind her. I got up to leave, but was shoved back down. I tried again, but they pushed harder this time. I fell back, hands scraping to support me.
"Stay down. Your better off, six feet under anyway." Alya said
I felt a warm liquid pour down my head, down my back. I bit my lip, because this wasn't just warm, it was boiling. I got up and rushed down the street to the hotel. I heard Lila and Alya, and Rose laughing behind me.

Damian

Marinette wouldn't talk to me all class. She walked in like she was forcing herself to pay attention to things. Her eyes held fading panic. She had a forming bruise on her leg. There were these two girls from the Paris class that wouldn't leave me alone, so I went to ignoring them. They didn't get the hint. Marinette refused to acknowledgement presence. When I touched her, she didn't even react. When lunch came around, Marinette disappeared. I went to Chloé, she seemed shaken up.
"Chloé, do you know what's wrong with Marinette?"
She froze "what's wrong with Mari?" Her voice was low and held a warning tone to it.
"She seemed to force herself to pay attention to things. She was suppose to greet the class then meet me in class. She was a few minutes late. What's going on. She didn't even acknowledge my presence."
"Oh no." Chloé whispered "we have to find her. Now."
"What's going on?" I asked
"When something happens to her, she shuts down. She blanks her mind, and just focuses on school. She goes numb. She won't react to anyone or anything, unless forced to. We have to-"
Chloé turned to the front of the school, where there was laughing and giggling. She ran over and gasped as she saw Marinette rush down the street. Rose was holding a cup, that held nothing in it, but there was steam rising from inside it. I rushed down, and smacked the cup out of her hand.
"What were you thinking?" I growled
"Hey, handsome, what do you say me and you go out sometime?" Lila tried to bring her finger up my arm, and grab my hand. I pulled away.
"What did you do to Marinette?" I growled again
"She use to bully me, so we got a little payback." Lila said, fake tears filling her eyes. It made me sick.
"No you weren't. I know you lie to get what you want. I know you lie to hurt other people. So watch your back." I started before rushing off down the street. I found Chloé crouched in front of Marinette on a bench. She had hot coffee soaking into her clothes and skin. She wasn't crying, just staring.
"Mari, come on. You can't do this again, please! Last time this happened it was bad. So bad you ended up in the hospital. Please, I can't live through about her one of those." Mari didn't move. Chloé was begging her to respond. I saw Tikki pull Chloes phone out of her pocket and dole someone.
"Hello?"
"Luka?" Chloé asked
"Hey Chlo, what's going one?"
"Luka, who's on the phone?"
"Chloe, Kagami."
"Tikki, you sly devil. Guys Maris I'm Numb mode."
Silence on the other line. Then a dark response came over the phone.
"What happened?"
"Who do you think? Their here in Gotham, and pour hot coffee all over Mari. She wouldn't talk to me or Damian all day. She won't talk to me. I'm trying everything! I can't-"
"Chloé, take a deep breath. Mari, I need you to think of something happy. I want you to stop spiraling and picture something that makes you happy...... What are you thinking of?"
"M-M-My f-f-f-first date.....with D-Damian." She stuttered our.
"Good MD. Good. Think of something else happy."
"Getting ice cream with you guys and Chloé." She whispered
"Remember when Tikki got ice cream all over herself?" Chloé giggled
Mari nodded. I could see some of the light in her eyes returning. I slowly walked over and placed my hand in hers. A smile bloomed across her face.
"How you doing Mari?"
She sighed "better. Thanks guys."
"No problem. Make sure you eat. Don't let her in your head. Your beautiful as you are. Chloé, watch her. I have a hunch she picked at her lunch today."
"You got it. Bruce and Alfred offered to house us while they are here, since they are staying in the same hotel as us." Chloé replied
"Good. Make sure you and Mari stay close to each other. And to Damian and Jason, let them help you guys. Your not alone anymore."
I saw a tear slide down Chloes cheek as she nodded and hung up. I pulled Mari and Chloé up and helped them to the hotel, to gather something's to take to the manor. I knew we wouldn't be returning to school today.

Hey guys,
So I got a question about what Ma Cerise means, it means My Cherry in French.