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~Chapter 9~

Adrien:

Several hours after school, I finished everything I could on my own. I looked over at Plagg, who was chewing on a piece of cheese. Standing, I stuffed the packet in my pocket and started for my door.

Plagg noticed and flew into a different pocket. I opened the door and started downstairs.

"Adrien, where are you going?"

I paused and looked up, my eyes meeting Nathalie's.

"I have a project I need to do for class, I'm meeting my partner at the park."

She paused, then looked over at Gorilla.

"Stay with him."

He nodded, then we headed out the door. As I climbed into the car, I noticed Marinette walking to the hotel, probably to see Chloe for their assignment. I climbed into the car and Gorilla started it. He pulled past the gate and started for the park.

A minute later, he pulled into park, and I climbed out. I spotted Mylene on a bench, a book in her hand. The packet sat under her bag next to her. I walked over and took a spot. She jumped in surprise, but calmed when she saw it was me.

"Hello, Adrien," she said.

"Hi Mylene, ready to get started?"

She nodded and set her book aside. She pulled up her packet, and we got started on the project. Half an hour later, we were finished with the first part. Mylene stretched before letting out a yawn.

"All this homework is tiring, I'm surprised the others have got it done in time."

"As long as we can work together, I'm sure we'll be fine. Everyone's managed so far. Plus, we got a lot of progress done today."

Mylene nodded as she packed up her book and packet. I stuck mine back into my pocket. We stood before departing and I started for the car. Gorilla was waiting and looked up when I climbed in. He grunted, then started the car and pulled away.

A minute later, we pulled back into the courtyard. As I climbed out, Ladybug swung overhead. My eyes widened as I remembered I'd promised to help her. I headed upstairs quickly and found her waiting just inside the window.

"Oh, there you are!" she said with a giggle.

"Sorry Ladybug. I was working on a project with a classmate."

"It's alright, I wasn't waiting too long."

She jumped down and pulled a sticky note out of her yoyo. She read it over as she walked to my desk. I met her there and pulled out my math homework.

"I made a list of what I was having trouble with, I think we can get through most of it today."

I nodded and pulled a chair over. She took a seat, and I sat in my chair. I felt Plagg sneak out of my pocket and to his hidden cheese stash. Ladybug set the note on my desk and I looked it over. I nodded, then pulled out a clean sheet of paper, along with my homework.

We got started and finished a few hours later. Ladybug set the pencil down as she finished the last problem, sliding the paper to me. I looked it over and checked her work. I nodded and set the paper down, turning to Ladybug with a smile.

"You did good, Ladybug. You learn quickly."

She giggled nervously as she looked away, a deep blush coating her cheeks.

"I'm not that good, I just have a good teacher."

I felt my cheeks heat at that, then I looked over at the clock. I thought over my schedule, regaining my bearings.

"Nathalie will head up to get me for dinner soon, you might want to head back home."

Ladybug nodded as she stood. She took the sticky note and scratch paper, sticking them in her yoyo.

"Well, when would be a good time for me to come back?" she asked.

I looked away as I thought, figuring out any free time I had in my schedule.

"How about over the weekend? I shouldn't have too much going on Saturday or Sunday."

"I think that'll work. I'll have to check my schedule and see."

I nodded, then looked out the window. A few pigeons passed by, their coos reaching my room. I looked back at Ladybug, who was looking at me. She jumped and quickly look away, a deep blush covering her cheeks. I chuckled and stood.

"We-Well, I better get going, see you later Adrien!"

Ladybug quickly swung out the window, and I watched her go. Plagg popped out of his cheese stash, watching me watch Ladybug.

"So, what's next lover boy?" he asked.

I looked over at him and shook my head. Plagg slipped back into his stash as Nathalie opened the door.

"It's time for dinner, Adrien."

I sighed and nodded, then followed her down to the dining room.

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