Even in an Alternate Lifetime

Where it all Began ~ Part II

"Looks like Adrien is making quite the impression on you, Marinette. Will this be a distraction?" she asked in a sassy but sarcastic tone. I can feel my face turn a bright pink. I can't move from the embarrassment, so I stand there ignoring the comment the teacher just made.

"N-no ma'am," I struggled to reply.

"Very well," she began, "Alright class, we'll be heading to the library. We'll pick up where we left off once we get back."

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Adrien's POV:

Not even 2 minutes later, a girl with dark blue hair at shoulder length, makes her way to the classroom. She has these lovely bluebell eyes; those eyes seem to shimmer like the ocean water when the moonlight lays upon it. She has this perfect stance and walk... I wonder what this mysterious girl's name is.

"Marinette you're here!" shouted Chloe. I grunt at the high-pitched screams of the blonde. Then I came to realize. It's Chloe's 'best friend,' Marinette.

"Hey Chlo! Hey everyone, I'm Marinette!" she announced in an awkward tone.

I can't help but wave at her politely. I pray to the gods she's not as much of a bitch like Chloe. Although, something about her makes me believe she's... different. I wash away my thoughts and look back at the teacher who begins to give instructions. As Miss Bustier is speaking, I feel a pair of eyes staring at me. I look towards my left and make eye contact with Marinette for a split second. She was staring at me with those giant bluebell eyes.

"Marinette. Marinette!" I heard Miss Bustier call out.

"Present!" cried out Marinette. She awkwardly stood up and waited for the teacher's response.

"Looks like Adrien is making quite the impression on you, Marinette. Will this be a distraction?" said the teacher in a sassy tone. I felt my face turn red, a bloody red. Miss Bustier shouldn't have called Marinette out like that, I felt terribly bad for her.

"N-no ma'am," she answered quickly. I can feel second hand embarrassment, but then again, I'm no stranger to embarrassment.

"Alright class, we'll be heading to the library. We'll pick up where we left off once we get back," Miss Bustier finished.

The class began to get out of their seats. Some of my classmates grouped up to follow the teacher down to the library, leaving behind their belongings. I decided to leave my school bag beneath my seat and headed out the classroom along with Nino, who stuck with me the whole way. Once we got into the library the teacher asked us to pick out a book of any kind, most likely because it's the first week of school and we're starting off easy. Everyone went their separate ways and I happened to walk through an aisle full of fantasies and mysteries. Personally, I'm into mystery and action, but romantic encounters could never go wrong. Finally, a book catches my attention; I reach out towards it only to find myself grabbing someone's hand. I look down slightly and I can recognize those bluebell eyes anywhere. It was Marinette.

"Waa! Sorry!" we both shout.

"Haha, no worries Adrien. That's your name, correct?" she asked with a giggle. Her smile caught me off guard, what is this feeling?

"Y-yeah! You're m-ma-Marinette, the famous model?" I replied with a smile.

"Yup. I guess Chloe talked all about me, huh? Anyways, you're into fictional books too I see," she said, grabbing two copies of the same book that caught my attention earlier. Apparently, she's what has my attention now.

"Here, let's both read it and then after we finish it, we can talk about it," she said, handing me one of the books with a generous smile.

"Deal," I replied, with a smirk.

She began to walk away towards Chloe and Sabrina who were giving me bad looks. I can't help but overhear their negative comments.

"Marinette, what are you doing talking with that idiot! He's ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!" she said whining.

"Chloe, we've talked about this. He's not an idiot, he was being kind! Let it go, we have to get to class anyway." replied Marinette. I never thought she'd defend me, but this proved to me that Marinette was truly different.

After that ridiculous scene Chloe made, I grabbed my book and headed towards the front desk, where the librarian sat behind. I then checked out the book and walked towards the door of the library, where Nino stood waiting for me. We walked up the green stairs that lead towards the classroom; most of my classmates were already inside chatting with their friends. Suddenly, I see Marinette with my sketchbook, a few pages on the floor and some in Chloe's hands.

"What the hell are you doing?!" I yelled at them. This sudden urge of anger caused me to pull the sketchbook out of Marinette's hands. I angrily knelt down to pick up my designs on the floor. All I could hear is Chloe and Sabrina's cackling, until Marinette shouted at them, asking to knock it off.

"Chloe, shut the hell up and give me those! I told you not to touch his belongings, " she shouted, as she pulled some of my designs from the blonde's hands. Chloe stood there in shock, she looked at Marinette with terrified eyes, as if her 'best friend' hated her.

"Here, let me help y-" she began.

"Stop! You've done enough. I truly believed you were different, but you're just as much of a brat as Chloe," I yelled, without analyzing what came out of my mouth. Honestly, I think I went too far.

"A-alright, again I'm sorry Adrien," she replied with a sad tone. Marinette grabbed her school bag and exited the classroom. When she picked up her bag, the book from the library fell out; I couldn't help but grab my school bag and go after her. I needed to apologize.

As I rush down the stairs, I get towards the front of the school and notice Marinette, who's already getting in her car. At that moment, I knew I couldn't stop her from leaving, I'd have to wait for her to come back for her missing book. Meanwhile, I'd go back home and finish some designs on my balcony, before Marinette arrives.

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A/N: I hope this chapter was a bit more interesting! The first few chapters are based on how they met in a parallel universe. (btw)