Adrien's POV

My alarm goes off, signaling it's time to get ready for school.

I've barely slept any, and what little there was, wasn't good.

I just kept seeing y/n's teary face as I told her we shouldn't be friends.

At one point she'd just melted, into a puddle of crying goo.

That one was really weird.

I feel like a puppet as I get ready for school, just doing my usual routine.

I go downstairs and eat breakfast then get in the car, barely saying anything to Nathalie, or The Gorilla.

As usual I don't see my father.

When we arrive at school I get out and say thanks for the ride.

I go in and sit at my desk, just staring into space mostly.

"Hey dude! What's up?!" Nino's enthusiasm almost hurts, it's so different from how I'm feeling.

"Bleh. That's about it."

Nino quickly catches on, and asks what's wrong.

"Well, remember L and Y?"

"Of course!"

"Well, L rejected me, then Y did something that was super important she not do, so now, I can't hang out with her anymore."

"Whoa, dude. That sucks."

"Yeah."

"What'd she do?"

Now how do I word this?

"Uh, she told someone a secret that was really important, and shouldn't be told."

"Oh. That's bad."

"Mmhhmm."

"Ok class, settle down! It's time to start!" Miss Bustier says, interrupting any further conversation.

Which I'm not all that upset about, I don't really want to talk about it.

When class is over I sigh and stand up, then trudge to the next lesson.

Marinette's POV

I'm really worried about Adrien, he looks super upset!

"Alya, do you think Adrien looks sad?"

"Yeah, kinda."

"I wonder what's wrong with him?"

"No telling girl. Could be his dad again."

"Yeah... Oh! Let's ask Nino! They were talking before class!"

"Ok, whatever."

I grab her arm and pull her along to find Nino before the next class.

"Nino!! We need to talk to you!!" I say, running up to him.

"Wassup dudettes?"

"Um, I was just wondering, do you know what's wrong with Adrien?"

He glances at Alya, then to me, then back to Alya.

"Nino? Is something bad happening to Adrien?!" I immediately think the worst.

"Well uh, kinda but not really serious or anything."

"Nino! What. Is. Wrong. With. Adrien?!"

"Uhhh-" The bell rings, keeping him from answering.

"Oh look, there's the bell. Gotta go!"

Nino takes Alya's hand as he runs toward their next class, which I'm not in.

But I am in Adrien's class!

Maybe I could just ask him what's making him sad?

If I can talk to him.

After class Adrien stands up and starts shuffling to the next lesson. 

I have about five minutes to talk to him.

I walk quickly enough and catch him in the hall.

"Hey, Adrien!"

He turns and half smiles at me.

"Hi Marinette. What's up?"

"Uh, n-nothing. But I ask wanted you, er, I wanted to ask you if you were ok? You seem upset or something."

"Oh, I'm fine. It's nothing, really."

"Adrien, you know I'll listen if you need to talk?"

"Yeah, I know. Thanks. But really, I'm ok. And I gotta get to class. See ya."

He turns and walks away, the bell ringing again.

I wish he was telling the truth, but I'm pretty sure he's not.

He's probably alright, just problems with his dad, like Alya said.

At least, I hope it's that.

Adrien's POV

That was nice of Marinette, but I really can't talk to anyone about it.

Maybe Ladybug, but she probably doesn't want to listen to my problems.

Well, Marinette probably doesn't either, but was just being considerate.

At lunch

I've had like ten people ask if I'm ok, I must be looking really down.

Better fix that.

I go to the bathroom and look in the mirror.

First off I have dark circles under my eyes. 

My hair is somewhat disheveled, so I quickly make it look normal, since that's how it looks when I'm Cat Noir.

Hopefully no one noticed that.

Once I look semi normal I go back out and head to the next class.

But still, I must just be acting depressed, since people continue to ask if I'm alright.

I'm so lucky to have such caring friends, but I really don't want to talk about it.

Not that I really could anyway.

Finally the day is over, but I still have photoshoots.

The Gorilla picks me up and we drive to a park.

I do not want to do this.
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You've barely done anything, just your regular routine things.

Changed clothes, brushed hair, ate, school.

That's about it.

You know it's a bit of an overreaction, since Cat will come back when Hawkmoth is gone, but you're still sad that he won't be around for a while.

You called bff/n to tell her what happened, but she insisted on coming over first.

So now that's what you're doing, sitting on your bed talking with her about Cat Noir, and how you need Hawkmoth to be captured.

You know that Cat said there was a possibility of bff/n working with Hawkmoth, but you really believe she wouldn't do something like that.

And even if she did, surely she wouldn't put you in danger, right?

At least, that's what you're hoping.

Bff/n suggests the two of you go out for ice cream, her treat.

"Since it's kinda my fault all that happened. I'm really sorry y/n." She says apologetically.

"It not your fault, I should have checked the text before I opened it, or at least not have let you see.

"Still, I feel guilty for it.

"Well don't. But, I'll still let you pay for my ice cream!"

She laughs and says, "Deal."

You go to the mall and find an ice cream place, then order.

As you're eating you look around and see something.

It's a big poster for some kind of cologne or something.

And it's got that boy on it.

The one from the grocery store.

And Marinette's house, the one she had pictures of.

"Hey, bff/n?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you know who that guy is?" You say as you point at the poster.

"Uh, yeah. That's Adrien Agreste, he's a famous model, his dad is a fashion designer. Why?"

"Oh nothing really, I just saw him in a grocery store once. He helped me get some lettuce."

"Wait, really?"

"Yep."

"Y/N, THAT'S SO COOL!"

"It is?"

"YES! He has toonnss of fans, and half of them would probably give their arm to have him give them some lettuce!"

"Seriously!?"

"Yes!!"

"Well. That's interesting."

"Interesting!? That's all you have to say?!"

"Well, what do you want me to say?"

"I don't know, but something more exciting than just' interesting'!"

"He's model, so what? I've met more exciting people than that..." You trail off sadly, thinking about Cat again.

"Like who?! Oh, yeah. Sorry."

"It's ok. But anyway, thanks for telling me who he is."

"No prob. But how did you not know? He has stuff everywhere?"

"I dunno, I guess I just never paid attention." You say shrugging.

She nods and you finish your ice cream and decide to look around before going back to your house.

You go in a few different stores, not really paying attention to much until something catches your eye.

It's a T shirt, black with a bell at the neckline, and a line running straight down from it.

You immediately recognize the design, it looks almost exactly like Cat Noir's suit.

"Hey bff/n, look." You say, pointing.

"Huh. You should get it!"

"I dunno..."

"Do it! Y'know, I'll get it. I still feel bad for causing all that."

"No, bff/n, I got it."

"Let me!"

"Ok! Jeez!"

She buys you the shirt, then after looking around a bit more, the two of you make your way back to tour house.

Bff/n leaves, and you sit on your bed, and start thinking about that poster.

So, I know this boy- Adrien -is a model.

His father is a famous designer.

He has plenty of products and stuff everywhere, but I've never noticed.

And, he looks very similar to Cat Noir, same color hair, eyes, skin tone, and about the same build.

Is it possible that this Adrien guy is Cat?

Yes, Ladybug said not to try and figure out who Cat Noir really is, but how can you not?

You decide you don't have enough to go on, and get ready for bed.

You look at the time and it's about 10, around when Cat would usually be knocking on the window.

He's not coming. Go to sleep. You tell yourself.

Eventually you do, but not after waiting just a bit longer for him.

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Ok, so I wanna do something for Christmas, but I have 2 options. I understand that some of y'all may not celebrate Christmas, so that's why I'm giving a poll thing. Would y'all rather I publish another regular chapter tomorrow, or a Christmas themed oneshot? Comment what you want and the option with the most comments wins!