Today was going to be my first day at a real school! I hated being confined to this house. It had to many nightmare memories, and I almost never got out. All I did was homeschool, model, Chinese, piano, fence, rinse and repeat. I was eager to get out of the cycle. I got up with high hopes. "Plagg! Wake up! It's my first day at school! I got dressed putting in my traditional white striped tshirt, white cardigan, and blue jeans. I gently combed my blonde hair. I proceeded to cover my scars, cuts, and bruises. I tried not to stare at them. When I did, I risked the memories coming back.

Plagg helped me a little. To feel more free. My lady was a pleasure to meet everyday. We patrolled the city to keep it safe from the akuma attacks or criminals. Being Chat Noir was always my favorite time of day. I put on a little concealer covering my dark circles for when I cry all night. I put power on my face to make it more natural.

"Adrian!" Father yelled. "You can't be late on your first day!" I ran down the stairs with my book bag, Plagg, and a good attitude.

"Coming father." I said back. I couldn't shout or yell anymore. Father hated it when I raised my voice at all. He always said I was giving him attitude. I always earned a slap from it. I ran into the car thinking about school. I hope I like it. I can maybe find a few friends. Truth is also that I have never had real friends before. Father thought friends were for weak people. If I made even one friend today I will be overjoyed. I remember something terrible. Chloe attends this school. I hated Chloe. I have only met her a few times, but I know enough to know that she is so rude and manipulative. You have to be kind to her, Agreste. You can't break your promise.

We arrived at the school. It was actually bigger than I imagined. I stepped out of the car, and I was already on the ground. I looked up and on top of me was a bluenette. She was kind of cute actually. She hurried to get off me with pink spread on her cheek. "Oh my gosh. Are you ok? I'm so sorry." She offered me a hand. I smiled at her and took it. "Are you new here? I'm Marinette, Marinette Dupain-Cheng."

"Uh actually yes. I am new here. I start attending today. My name is Adrian, Adrian Agreste." I put my hand out for her to shake it. She didn't respond right away, but she took my hand.

"You're THE Adrian Agreste?! The famous model." She was almost jumping with joy. "I love your father's work. I am a fashion designer myself, and I admire his...Are you ok?" I gave her a sudden look, and she said,"You look sad."

"Oh really? I'm sorry. I'm fine. I would love to see your designs sometime. Maybe I could show them to my father. Give you a boost."

"That would be amazing! Thank you so much!" She hugged me. I was startled at first but u returned the embrace.

"WHO IN THE WORLD DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!" A familiar voice screamed. It was Chloe.

"Chloe calm down. I was just hugging a friend." A friend. She was my first friend.

"This worthless piece of trash is not your friend Adrian!" She exclaimed.

"How dare you! This girl will be more famous than you in ten years. She isn't worthless. Now go away." I made shoeing motions with my hands. She stomped away angrily with her minion behind her. I turned towards Marinette. "Are you alright? I hope she hasn't hurt you emotionally." I put her hand on her shoulder.

"It's alright. I'm okay. We better get to class now." I nodded and took my hand off her shoulder.

"Is it alright if I sit next to you today? I don't have any one else I know."

"That's perfectly fine! I hope you like our school." She whispered the next part. "Besides the fact that Chloe goes here, I really like this school."

"I hope I like it too. This is the first actual school I have ever been to." I admitted.

"Wow, really?" I nodded. "By the way there are some after school activities, like clubs, hangouts, and other things like that. I personally attend a video game club. What do you like to do?"

"Oh! I like playing video games! I play it in my spare time," I replied happily.

"You should join! We would love a new member!"

I sighed,"I can't sorry. My father would um..well let's just say he won't be happy."

"That's ok. I understand. I notice you wear makeup. Why? I mean most guys don't."

I froze for a second. "I am a model, and they want my reputation to be clean, so it is mandatory I wear it. I'm very good at it so I do it myself." I gave a nervous smile but I don't think she knows I'm lying.

We made it to the classroom. Marinette told her friend, I think her name is Alya, that she was sitting next to me today. I felt bad though. She would be able to sit next to her instead of me. The teacher told us that class was about to begin. "Please welcome Adrian Agreste! Would you please stand up and tell you something about yourself?"

I stood up and said,"Hello everyone," I started. A few people even took pictures of me. "As most of you probably know I am a model. This is my first time at an actual school, and I am excited to get to know all of you." Some of then even clapped when u say down. Marinette gave me a thumbs up. Class started.

It was lunch time. I sat down with Marinette and her friend Alya. A lot of people came to greet me. This person named Nino came to sit with us. He was a cool dude. We talked about stuff. I was happy actually happy for once. Once in forever. They didn't give me any special treatment like most other people did. They treated me like a normal person, and I couldn't be happier.

Classes resumed. At the end of the day, I asked Marinette to stay after. I wanted to thank her for everything today. We met in the gym. "I just wanted to thank you a lot for today. You really made this one of the best day of my life."

"Umm you're welcome. I didn't really do anything, but I'm glad you had a good first day." We walked out together. It was pouring outside. I pulled out my umbrella. "Darn it. I forgot my umbrella."

"Here take mine. I don't walk home like you anyway. In fact my car is right there." I held out the umbrella to her. Her hand touched mine, but she backed away. Her hand came closer, and she grabbed it quickly. "Thank you again." She nodded blushing.

Marinette's POV
Adrian is so kind. As he was leaving, the rain soaked his clothing. He looked back and waved. I waved back nervously. I took a good final look at him and saw a purplely slot on his cheek. Was that a bruise? I should ask him tomorrow. I made my way home pondering on what he would say.

Adrian's POV
I was crying in my room once more. Father once again slapped me. He scolded me for giving that umbrella away and that my clothes were soaking. A lot of my makeup came off as we drove home. Maybe he thought that everyone knew. I dried my tears. I had to go patrolling with Ladybug tonight. The rain was dying down.

"Plagg, claws out." I transformed into Chat Noir, and I made my way towards the Eiffel Tower. The last time I went here as Adrian was when with my mom. Today oddly, I didn't feel the usual freedom as I did as Chat. Ladybug was already there. I greeted first,"Hi, M'lady. How are you today?" She looked like she was deeply thinking.

"Me?" I nodded. "I'm fine. There is this kid in my class that I am concerned about. As he was leaving today, I saw what I like was a bruise on his cheek. He wears makeup because he is a model. I think he was lying, now."

My eyes widened. Is Ladybug Marinette? She is the only one who saw me leave. Crap, tomorrow she is going to question me. "I wouldn't worry about it. You should trust him. If there is something he hasn't told you yet, you shouldn't pressure him to tell you."

"I guess your right. He will talk to me when he is ready to." She commented. I'm glad I convince her. "Chat, look at me." I turned to her. "You look sad. What's wrong? You can tell me. I won't tell anyone." She can see I am sad?

"Family issues." I partially lied. "It's alright. Don't worry about it, M' Lady." We went to patrol the city throughly and parted ways. I could tell LB was worried, but I can't tell her.

A/N: Don't worry everyone. The violence will rise a little more. I hope you enjoyed this episode. By the way, tell me if you want anymore ships in here besides Marichat. (If you haven't read my other story, Pain's Gift. I am having a question and answer celebrating 20 chapters. So if you want your questions answered by me go ahead and ask.) It would fit the story. I'm sorry I didn't go completely canon and made Marinette a stuttering mess. Some people don't like it when people modify the story line. Have an amazing day!
Remember live, love, learn!!!
Signing off, ~Epic