Marilyn's POV

I sat down in a daze as my cheeks cooled down a bit but my face was still flushed from the embarrassing incident I didn't even want to think about. It was when I saw the classroom door open. My jaw dropped as I saw blonde wavy hair and green eyes standing confidently in the room.

"Wow, he would look so good on a magazine page or as a model." My thoughts drifted in and out until I was nudged by a girl with red dyed hair and dark skin.

"Hey! my name is Ava." I knew the girl for her blogs on the school page and had once wanted to be friends with her but the people I hanged out with told me that was social suicide and so I never tried to speak to her.

"Hi Ava, I'm Marilyn. Was I sitting in your seat?"

"No, I just saw an empty chair next to you and wondered if I could sit next to you."

I was still in awe of how casually she had asked that, immediately with no hesitation I said yes.

"Sweet, well I guess we should start again. Hello, my name is Ava Césaire. Before you ask yes, I am the school blogger who is fantastically amazing at everything." She flicked her hair and winked at me. I couldn't help myself but to giggle. All the tension that was surrounding me eased away as I tried to enjoy the moment, like a normal 15 Year old.

"Your turn!"

"Um...well my name is errr...Marilyn Dupain-Cheng and -I..I"

"Stop Stop Stop you said too many "umms and I's and errrs" I lost the plot of what you were trying to tell me. Now start again, but this time say it as though you mean it."

"Okay, my name is..." But before I could finish I was interrupted by the same boy who made that cat joke, too bored of the other students he was listening to our conversation.

"Hello ladies, my name is Nathan Lahiffe glad to be of your acquaintance." Ava laughed a melodic laugh and smiled at Nathan.

"Lessons haven't even started yet and already your flirts and charm are spoken."

I had already muffled the volume of Ava and Nathan and my attention was on the blonde-haired boy who must have sensed my intense stare and had somehow turned around to catch me looking at him. I blushed a deep red and had realised Ava and Nathan were staring at me with a look of curiosity.

"So, you like the new boy, huh?" Smiled Nathan.

"No, not really I-I just saw him in the corridors and had realised he was joining our class." I stammered.

"It's a bit weird how he's not wearing any school uniform? If the headteacher caught him he would be in so much trouble. School uniform is one of the most important policies blah blah blah." Ava said mimicking, whilst smiling teasingly at me. Her gaze then turned to the blonde haired boy.

"His name is Adrien". Ava said quietly.

"What?!" I answered in shock.

"You see I knew Adrien when we were kids and I used to babysit his sister. I haven't seen him in years and he has changed a lot."

I stared at Adrien one more time with a look of interest and had just noticed Nathan getting out of his seat walking towards Adrien. I wanted to jump out of my seat and grab Nathan, although I stayed seated and tried to avoid looking at him.

Even though I was still blushing I stared at Nathan who calmly strolled towards Adrien and had asked him if he would like to sit next to us.

Adrien looked at Nathan then Ava and finally, his eyes rested on mine. However, I swear I saw a small smile play at the corners of his lips. I was then annoyed at how easily he could make me blush and stutter that I rolled my eyes, but still couldn't help the giggling.

He came over and thanked Nathan and sat down next to him. He then turned around and beamed at Ava and asked if she remembered him.

"Of course, I remember you, Adrien, how's Peggy?"

"Yeah she's good she still misses your presence and the games you always made for her."

Ava laughs "Don't tell me, does she still eat Camembert cheese?" Adrien laughed this time and I nearly fell off my chair, if it wasn't for me gripping the table. Adrien then looked at me and his eyes lit up with warmth.

"Hello again," He said with his voice sounding like honey.

"Huh! Your um.... speaking to me?" Sometimes I hate myself Marilyn thought.

"Um... yes, I am, did I do something wrong." Adrien's voice sounding sincere.

"NO! I mean, no you didn't do anything I was ... just-...wondering why you aren't wearing school uniform?" His face darkened and relaxed when he realised we were all waiting. He looked at us and a sadness swept over him, as his shoulders drooped and said nothing.

Why am I so stupid. Why did I have to open up my big mouth and upset him? I would do anything now to comfort him but the only thing I could do was look away and have silent thoughts. There was so much chaos in the room I was now wondering where the teacher was. As if my thoughts had been heard the door opened and out came the new headteacher-

Mr Agreste.

Everyone stopped talking and sat down in their seats, Ava nudged me and mimicked a Mr Agreste's facial expression. I laughed and tried to cover it up although somehow (just my luck), the whole class had already gone silent and my little laugh sounded like a roar of laughter.

My face drained colour as I look towards Mr Agreste who did not look happy with the interruption.

The next thing I know his booming voice tells me to come forward to the front of the class. Ava gives me a sympathetic smile and mouths sorry. I nod back in appreciation and walk over to Mr Agreste, he is tall and intimidating with a mocking smile as if no one if good enough for him. I feel small and useless as if I am fly worth swatting.

"What is your name?". Mr Agreste had asked calmly but impatiently. I stared at the classroom and felt my face burn as all eyes were on me. I took a deep breath and told myself not to let him get to me.

"My name is Marilyn, sir" speaking with confidence. I looked at Mr Agreste and noticed how he wasn't smiling and his eyes were empty. There was no laughter lines or happiness it was like staring at a ghost or someone who had his soul emptied out.

"Now please tell the students what was so very amusing that you had to disrupt the class". His voice was solid and patronising and I felt timid next to him. I wanted to explain to Mr Agreste how it all was a misunderstanding but no words came out. I stood awkwardly and shameful at the front of the classroom and looked down as I could not bear to see Adrien's beautiful emerald eyes staring at me.

"It was me sir!" I look up to see Adrien standing and looking defensive.

"What?!" Replied Mr Agreste.

"You see sir, I made the joke to Marilyn and I was the one to laugh as well. Marilyn is only defending me!" My eyes widened in awe to Adrien and I felt butterflies flapping wildly in my stomach. My heart was pounding and I was sure Mr Agreste could hear it too.

"Why aren't you wearing school uniform boy?" His voice was loud and clear with a hint of irony.

"If you please sir, I have a note." He walked briskly towards Mr Agreste and smiled at me when he brushed past. Adrien swiftly gave the note and the reaction on Mr Agreste face changed from misery to anger.

I knew we had won and smiled triumphantly in my head. Mr Agreste looked at both of us and coldly told us to sit down. I glanced at Adrien and he gave me childish grin and for just a second his fingers brushed mine.

I went cold all over as a shiver ran down my spine he registered my sudden harden and sat down in his seat in discomfort I gazed at my fingers and felt an electric spark run through me. It was nourishing yet dangerous, what was the world coming to?
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Author's Note
Hmmm... 🤔 so what did you guys think of this chapter? I tried to make it a bit longer this time and will continue to do so.

It's difficult trying to keep flipping back and forth from one POV to another and I'm a bit worried if some of you won't be able to understand the plot line. So if there are specific parts I do need to improve on, please do message me so I can improve this fan fiction. It would mean a lot to me my "Miraculouz" team *cringe* 😂

Ok so I have finished "The Bad Boy's Girl" and honestly, it was amazing. I recently found out that this particular Wattpad story had been published into a book and you can buy it online or on Amazon. There is also a series! Who knew.

I hope everyone is doing well and thank you for staying with me so far. 😃

Zara xxx