Ladybug Gone Bad

Chapter 16

You're already too attached.

Shut up mind.

"Thought you'd agree." I linked my arm with his and we started walking back to class. I watched my classmates gape in shock and felt afraid for a moment before I imagined the look on Chloe's face. My fear instantly vanished.

"Hmm... I'm starting to like this kitten." He froze and I stopped abruptly. I rubbed the back of my neck. "Hey, you're the one who told me we needed nicknames. Mind if I call you that?"

He stared into space for a few moments before nodding. We walked to cafeteria in silence as I made a mental note to ask him about it later. I sat down and opened my bag full of pastries. He stared at them longingly. I chuckled. "Want some? You could ask."

"Can I have some?"

"I didn't hear the magic word-"

"Purrety please?" He shut his mouth. I rose an eyebrow. Man, I didn't think Adrien would be a pun guy. Ah well.

"Nice pun kitten." He smiled then frowned. What on earth was he thinking about? Was it the nickname? I sighed, suddenly bored out of my mind and shoved the pastry onto his face. He let out a sharp cry, cream all over his face and attracted the attention of practically the entire cafeteria. "Ooh, you're all creamy now kitten, gonna lick yourself clean?"

"Well, you are a supervillain Lady luck. I'll be right back." He got up, headed to the restrooms.

"YOU!" Alya suddenly appeared at my table looking like a demon from hell. Her eyes were fiery and her hair was all over the place. She looked really mad. I rubbed my arm, avoiding her gaze and tried to shift her attention to Nino who was staring at her.

"I bet you think she looks beautiful, even when she's about to kill me." Alya blushed for a second before glaring at me. She lunged at me and I ducked, staring desperately at Nino for help.

"Don't kill the dudette Ally. Besides, she's not exactly wrong..." I smiled when she turned to him with her eyes as wide as saucers. My moment to escape has finally arrived! She stopped me mid-exit and I cursed as she decided which one of us to tackle first.

"What did you say?"

"I said don't kill the dudette Ally-"

"Don't. Call me that. And as for you young lady," she sat beside me, put her hands on my shoulders and proceeded to shake me so hard my head spun, "WHAT IS THIS I'M HEARING ABOUT YOU AND ADRIEN-"

"Shh."

"DID YOU JUST SHUSH ME-"

"Alya would you calm down? We just got talking and now we're... I don't know!" I placed my head on the table, mortified when she squealed. That's my Alya. From homicidal freak to fangirl in seconds. Adrien came back and sat beside me. Alta and Nino sat opposite us. I winked slyly at them and turned to Adrien. "Hey kitten, you kinda missed a spot."

I swiped the extra cream from the corner of his mouth and slicked it. Alya applauded in a shocked trance. Nino's mouth hung open. Adrien blushed heavily. I was about to say something along the lines of "You creamed yourself up pretty nicely banana boy" when a figure looked over me.

"OMG ADRIKINS WHY'RE YOU HANGING OUT WITH THIS PIECE OF TRASH?!" If you're wondering who the trash is, that would be lil' ol' me. I sighed and put my head down quietly, not in the mood for her ridiculous insults. Adrien rolled his eyes.

"Leave her alone Chloe-" I tapped him. "What's up princess?"

"Don't protect me Adrien. I'm perfectly capable of handling myself." He grinned and stepped aside for me to stand. I smiled and rose my head, taking his hand and standing. I could tell she was mad I wasn't crying. "Chloe, what exactly is your problem with me?"