(Adrien's POV)

News got around fast.

Every whisper, every voice. They all spoke about the same thing.

The Girl Who Killed Herself has become her name.

I don't think I can even say her name.

Marinette.

Chloè regretted everything she ever said and.done to Marinette, and apologized to the class.

Alya was depressed and started to self harm.

Nino convinced her to stop, but Nino couldn't talk to anybody except for Alya without breaking down.

Sabrina stayed silent. More than usual.

Ivan was sad and got angrier than usual.

Mylene couldn't stop crying. She silently cried all the time.

Nathaniel cried every time he drew something. He always drew Marinette, and Marinette only.I

Lila felt a little bad but didn't care.

Kim was sad and didn't care anyone anything else anymore.

Alix felt really sad and stopped skating for awhile.

Juleka couldn't look anyone in the eye anymore. Nobody has heard her speak once since she heard the news, not even her parents.

Rose couldn't get one sentence out without breaking down and running away.

Ms. Bustier was unorganized but still attempted to smile.

And, last but not least, I couldn't breathe most Of the time. I didn't talk much anymore, and I had panic attacks every thirty minutes. Flashing images of Marinette and Mom kept popping up in my head.

I cried a little every time I looked behind me.

Because that's life.

After school was over i glanced at Nino and Alya, and they glanced back. I then got into the car and on the way home it was silent.

Like always.

Ever since the news spread about Marinette, Alya, Nino, and I have been just glancing at each other to say hello and goodbye.

We couldn't talk. Not without breaking down first.

If only Marinette knew about how many people cared for her.

We arrive home and I go to my room to see father-- dad, sitting on my white couch. I sit next to him and put my hands on my face.

"Why is this so, so hard?" I said. Dad patted my back.

"Let's go to the park, shall we?" He said I look up at him in surprise.

"You want us to go out in public? Together?" I said, not believing what I just heard.

I thought for a minute. Then he nodded.

"We need to spend more time together. I...I realized that after your mother's disappearance I have left you alone, in the dark. I was so selfish and focused on how I felt...I didn't seem to think about my own son. I'm sorry for that and I want to make up for all the time I ignored yoh, treated you coldly, and never have you freedom." Her explained.

My jaw dropped.

I hugged him so tightly, not wanting to let go.

"Thank you, father. Can we go get ice cream after?" I asked.

Her smiled and nodded. "I don't see why not."

Nathalie and and my body guard (aka Gorilla XD) came with us, and everywhere we went people were taking pictures. My body guard protected us, though.

Father and I had a great time, and he actually let us get pizza! This has definitely been one of the best days of my life.

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When we arrived home, I thought the fun was over but not was I wrong.

We went into the theatre room, a room I haven't been in since my mom died, and watched a movie together.

He even let me eat all the chocolate and popcorn I wanted!

Finally, it was 8:00 p.m. We ate dinner and went our separate ways after saying goodnight.

I gasp as I realize it was my turn to patrol tonight.

I immediately transform and go to the Eiffel Tower.

I start from there and look all around the city.

Paris was quiet tonight.

And very beautiful.

I heard a nearby street and cars. It was...perfect.

I say I'm a rooftop building, best view of the bright city lights and the iluminous Eiffel Tower.

I leaned back, put my hands behind my head, and closed my eyes.

It was so relaxing. I felt so calm. I wanted to stay there forever, and live up here in a new, peaceful life. But I would have to go back eventually.

After ten minutes or so, I checked my stick. (Baton, whatever. I'll probably say both throughout the story)

8:32 p.m.

I had a photoshoot in 28 minutes. I sigh.

Just a few more minutes, I thought to myself.

I opened my eyes, starring up to the sky. Except, I saw Ladybug.

I sit up, breathing heavily. "L-ladybug?!" I exclaim.

She smiles at me. "I missed you, kitty."

I couldn't believe it.

"N-no, your dead! Your not r-really here!" I scream and hold onto my head.

Her expression saddened. "You don't think I'm not really here? Cat Noir, I'm not dead." She grabbed my hand and put it to her chest. I blushed.

"See? Don't you feel my heartbeat?" She asked and I felt a distant beating.

"Y...your really not dead?" I said and I looked at her, completely confused.

"No, I'm not. You were wrong. Marinette isn't Ladybug. The reason she said that was to protect me. Those earrings, we're from her great grandmother who passed away when she was a baby. Not a Miraculous." Ladybug explained and I couldn't believe what I just heard.

"Where have you been?!" I said. I run up and wrap her in my arms. She doesn't even hesitate when she hugs me back.

"I missed you so much, Ladybug. Marinette, though, she's...gone." My ears droop as I break the hug.

"I know. And I'm so sorry I wasn't here to comfort you." She pulls me into another comforting hug and I hug back.

"I hope you will able to move on. I'm sorry." We pull away.

"I'll always be here for you. Just us. Together." Ladybug said and I smiled at her.

"Yeah. " I said said, lost in my own world.

"I love you," she said. I snap back into reality and look at her.

She blushed and looked at me shyly.

I smile back.

Only one thing, though.

I didn't say it back.

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Hey guys~

Hehe this chapter might be confusing. Sorry :P

Sorry for the one-day-late chapter! it was supposed to be uploaded yesterday, but I was SUPER busy.

Plus, I'm teaching myself French. I'm decent so far, next year I'll be taught it. It so hard D:

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