Nino  tries to  pay attention in class.  He  finds himself distracted.  He can sense there is something strange in the classroom.  He can not quite put his foot on it. He is sure though there must be something.  Why else is it that lately he feels like Chat Noir is one of his classmates?  

       After school, Nino sees Alya, Marinette and Adrien as they talk together.  The same strange sensation he felt in the class is still there. He is most certain of it now.  There is no doubt in his mind that Adrien Agreste, his best friend is none other than the boy behind the face of the famous superhero, Chat Noir.  The only thing is he is not sure how to prove it just yet.  This is only a theory for now.  He smiles when he thinks about how close by the partner to Ladybug actually is.  It sure is nice to have a hero in their midst.  

    "Nino, are you with us?  Nino?"  Alya ask.

   "Yes, sure as always, Alya!" Nino says as he flashes her a huge grin.

  "Great than meet us at the park at four thirty!" Alya says.

   "Okay, see you all then!"  Nino says.

    "Yeah, see you Nino!" Alya says.

   "See you later, man!" Adrien says.

    "Later dude!"  Marinette says.

        As Nino leaves,his three best friends, wonder what is with him lately?   It seems he is caught up in his own little world.  It makes them all think that Nino must be upset, or stressed out about something at home.  What could it be?  Why is it he does not feel free to share it with them?   He is part of their group of  commrades  after all.   Yet, he rushes off with no explanation what so ever!

      "Is it just me or is Nino out of it?"  Adrien ask.

     "A-Adrien, he has acted odd l-lately."  Marinette says.

    "Come to think of it, Nino has been rather spacey lately!"  Alya  points out.

    "The thing is I can't think of anything that could have him this out of sorts!"  Adrien says.

     "Did you two break up?"  Marinette blurts out.

      "No!  We are great as ever!"  Alya says.

      "Well, that is a relief."  Marinette says.

       "I wonder what it is that troubles my buddy, my main man, my best friend, Nino?"  Adrien says.

       "There is only one way to find out!  How about you ask him at the park,later?"  Alya says.

     " Okay, that is a great idea!"  Adrien says.

      "Yes, sure is!  Now, why didn't I think of it?"  Marinette says.

      "Nino, how about the four of us meet up at the  park later, say at 4 pm?"  Adrien ask.

        "Sure, sounds great!"  Nino says.

        " My rides here, gotta go, girls!  See you all later at the park!"  Adrien calls out.  

      "See you later!" Alya calls out.

     "See you, dude!"  Nino replies.

     "S-see y-you, l-later, A-Adrien!"  Marinette says.

    "Girl, you really like him!" Alya says.

     "Y-yes!"  Marinette says.

      Published January 2,2019 and Edits made January 3,2019

   to be continued in Chapter 2  Meeting at the Park