Chapter 2

I get everything on, even a fake smile, then go do stairs to meet up with Alya. She is standing right there, she notices the smiles and smiles back.

"Mom, Dad, we're leaving," I yell to them and then Alya and I walk across the street to school. Chloe sees me and walks over, once again ignoring Adrien.

"Hey, Mari-trash," She calls out. I see Alya's smile begin to fade. So, I just wave at Chloe and walk right by her. "Who do you think you are?"

"I am Marinette Dupain-Cheng and I am a student here," I reply like I would have before all this.

Good, you understand. They wouldn't want to help anyways.

Alya smirks back at Chloe and we walks to class with Nino and Adrien walking behind us. I even hear their whispers.

"Do you think that yesterday was just a mood?" Adrien asks.

"I am not sure, I mean her parents called a hole bunch of us to try and find her last night. Maybe they know something that we don't," Nino replies quickly.

They sure do, but they don't care. Just like Nino, Alya, and Adrien could care less anyways. This is all just a ploy for attention.

"I mean she seems like normal again," Adrien starts, "but she hasn't been coming to school for a while."

"Maybe whatever it is, she is over it," Nino states as we all sit down at our seats. They continue to talk to each other not noticing that I am listening.

"I don't know, I mean remember about a month ago. You had to stop me from doing something I would have regretted. If it weren't for you, Alya, and Marinette - I would not be here right now. I am worried that she is falling down in her mind because of all the bad things being sad to her."

"I get that you're worried Adrien, but I am not sure. I feel like if she were feeling that way, she would tell us."

"Let me tell you a quote I once saw, 'Sometimes the one that cares the most, hurts the most.'"

"So what are you trying to say. I mean yes, Marinette tends to be over caring but that doesn't mean that she hurts. Even if she is, maybe you can help her."

"Are you trying to tell me to tell her that I like her?" His eyes widen with shock as do mine slightly.

They figured out you are listening and they are playing games. You can't trust them.

"Of course I am, if you really love her then ask her out right now. It might be enough."

"Dude, what if she does not feel the same about me?" He eyes filled with worry. Now he has got my attention. You can't fake that look, I look away as the door opens and Chloe walks in.

"Hey Adrikins,"' She says as she leans against the table.

He probably just wants to play with your heart because why would he want you when he can Chloe. She is pretty.

"Marinette, you okay?" Alya asks as my little voice ends. My smile must have faltered.

"Yeah," I answer and I see worry on Adrien, Alya, and Nino's faces. Chloe just smirks. Great, I was hoping that I could hide this.

When you can, take that razor in your pocket and make ten slashes for all the you have done wrong today.

"If you say so," Alya slightly frowns.

"Jeez, never knew that people cared for trash like you, Mari-trash," Chloe hisses and Adrien almost smacks her.

"Chloe, leave. If you can't be nice then you shouldn't be here," Adrien basically yells.

"She isn't wrong," I whispers so quietly that no one actually hears me.

"What did you just say?" Adrien focuses on me.

"Nothing," I see him frown at that but I shine an even brighter smile.

"Girl, I am going to need sunglasses to be around you when you smile like that," Alya says and we all laugh. Well, I force a laugh but it sounds genuine.

Add three more slashes. At least Chloe is showing her true colours.

The day goes by fast and it is time for lunch. I tell Alya that I have to go to the bathroom real quick. As I enter the bathroom, I realise that if I don't eat, they will know that I am not healthy. I take my razor out and I make a total of twenty slashes. A few extra just for the pain. I mean I deserve. Then I clean it up and walk to the Cafeteria. Alya waves me over.

"We got you food too. I hope that you don't mind," Nino says since Alya and Adrien have their mouths full. I look to what they got me. An apple and a ham sandwich with a box of juice. Do they know?

Of course they know, they caused it. They want you to starve.

I guess my face is a bit different than earlier because as soon as Alya swallows she explains, "I figured that you were trying a new diet so we didn't get you much. But just so you know girl, you look amazing. You don't need to lose weight."

They say that to get you to think that they care. They will hurt you later. So why should you give them the satisfaction of answering just nod.

I take my voices advice and nod, quickly picking up the ham sandwich and taking a bite. I am slowly eating eat my food as I notice all three of them looking at their food with looks of worry.

"Marinette," Adrien starts. I look up and him and he blushes, "I, well, I love you."

My eyes wide, my voice is saying something but I don't know what exactly.

"You love me," I squeak. He nods. "I love you too."

His head jerks with surprise and I chuckle. He smiles and says, "Then will you go out with me."

I nod, and for once in the last few months I smile.

It is all a joke to them. But you can get your hopes up. It isn't like you will be here much longer.

The voice is right, but I can't help but be happy. Soon we finish eating and the four of us walk down the hall back to class. But before we can enter the class, Chloe walks out and snatches Adrien.

"Adrikins," She says with a hiss.

"Get off me, Chloe," Adrien tries but fails to push her off gently. She goes to kiss him and Nino pulls her off of Adrien.

"What is wrong with you," Chloe pretends to be surprised. "You are just leading her on. You're my boyfriend. Mine!"

"No I am not," He turns to me to see that the tears are starting to fall. I knew that it was to good to be true. I turn and run. I hear him coming after me. I exit the school and he isn't far behind. In fact, he is gaining on me. He grabs me and traps me against a wall. "Marinette, she was lying."

So now he is going to lead you on some more. I mean, jeez, does he think I am stupid.