Tell me the Truth

Chapter 4

Marinette

Well, I can die now. Not only will I be embarrassed by my class, but Mar'i may have to see me with bruises on my face because of them. And to make it worse, Adriens been giving me eyes since I walked into the lobby at the hotel. I took a few steps closer to Kagami and listened to the tour guid.
After walking down halls and touring the beginning five floors, we made it the cafeteria. And Lila, Alya, and Adrien were right behind us. I, thankfully, was in the middle. And as we looked around the room, we found a table in the corner.
"My boyfriend is Damian Wayne, he said I could get my meal for free." Lila said with a fake smile.
I smirked and saw Kim chuckling quietly to himself and pumping his fist in the air. I held up a finger to signal for him to wait for it.
"I'm sorry, but everyone pays for their meals. Even the Wayne's and significant others." The cashier said with a growl.
We heard Lila huff. "Well, I'm sure you could change that right?"
I glanced over my shoulder and saw her gently trace a finger down his arm. Flirtatiously. I smirked and held my hand out to Kim and Chloé.
"Thank you. That's $100 for me. And forty for Kagami and twenty for Alix." I smirked before heading to the table in the corner.

Everything was good. Nothing is perfect anymore, so I go for good. Or really good. But it was about to be bad.
"Marinette, I need to talk to you." Adrien said as he grabbed my arm.
I shuddered and shook my head. "No Adrien. Your not suppose to be near me. Fifty feet remember."
He smirked. He actually smirked. "Well, we're not in Paris. So it's nulled." His grip tightened. I winced, but did my best to conceal it.
"Let her go, Agreste. Or I'm calling the police." Chloé said in English so everyone that was listening could understand.
"This is none of your business, Chloé. Now, stay out of this." He said back.
"Adrien, let go of me. There are kids here. Don't make a scene." I whispered as I saw Mar'i walk into the cafeteria. I saw Kor'i look at us, before she started to storm over.
"Remove your hand, before I do it for you." She said, while handing Mar'i to Chloé.
Adrien rolled his eyes and tugged at my arm, trying to make me stand. The only made Kor'i even more mad. She grabbed his hand that was clutching my arm, and ripped it away. It was so tight I could feel the bruise forming. I ducked my head and watched my hands.
"You will stay away from her. You already have a restraining order in place, don't make it worse." Kor'i threatened. "Yeah, I know what you did. I'm the one that found her. You have three seconds to remove yourself from this group I will do it. Go."
He growled before running his hand through my hair. "I'll be back, Princess."
The shudder, and fear, and dread that shot through me like a bullet made my feel worse. Mar'i jumped from Chloé's arms to mine and gave me a big hug. Her tiny arms around my neck, and mine around her body.
"Don't be sad, Auntie Nettie."
I sniffled and sighed, "I'm not sad." I whimpered. As Adriens dangerous, and lustful grin filled my minds eye. I could feel the surrounding people that were watching, and had heard what was being said, give me looks. I quickly wiped my eyes, trying to prevent the dam that was going to break, from breaking. I pulled back and forced a smile on my face.
"Did you eat yet, Mar'i?" I asked changing the subject.
The little girl smiled brightly before rambling on and on about her chicken nuggets and French fries.

Jason

Watching that whole exchange made me sick. Who the hell is that girl? How does she know Kor'i and Mar'i? What did Kor'i mean by finding her? I'll have to look into this.
He pulled his phone out and texted Tim.

Anger issue: Look at the security cameras and run facile recognition on the girl the guy grabs. Then do the same with the man.

Coffee Addict: you got it
Coffee Addict: the girls name is Marinette Dupain-Cheng. She has a restraining order on one Adrien Agreste (the man that grabbed her.) She went missing a month ago and was discovered by one, Kor'i Grayson. She has a lot of bullying and assault complaints towards her classmates, besides a handful of people.

Anger Issue: thanks Timmy. Text me with any new info.

Taking a deep breath I looked at the Demon. And I don't know what shocks me more. The pure horror in his eyes, or the fact that he's taking interest in someone other than himself and Mar'i. (Soft spot much.)