《Out With The Old, In With The New》Chapter 26
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Noah drops everyone off at the Sacramento house (minus Ame because she's still MIA) and goes back around to pick up Marinette and her friends and bring them back before it starts snowing.
Everyone gets back just as it starts to snow, and Caleb let's them all in. They all sit around the room and Alix speaks first.
Alix: So... You may be wondering what we were doing earlier.
Jason: Yeah. Why'd you all look like you got kicked out of your house?
Luka: We...did.
Matteo: Excuse my French, but what the fuck!?
Caleb: Normally I'd be against that kind of mouthing, but you all can't be younger than what? 17-19?
Kim: Yeah, you'd be right. We need to go back about a week for all this.
[F l a s h b a c k]
Kim: So, everything's fine, right? We were all chillin' in Ms. Mendeleiv's classroom 'cause be had free time. Then when we went back to Ms. Bustier's room (ick!) because it was time for History.
Ms. Bustier: Class! We have a new student joining us!
A girl with burned red hair walks into the classroom.
Krissy: H-Hi! I-I'm K-K-Krissy! I'm s-so h-happy to b-be in this c-class! I h-hope w-we can b-be f-friends!
Ms. Bustier: I hope everyone will make Krissy feel welcome.
Ms. Bustier looks at Marinette who just fake gags and finishes writing the notes on the board.
Ms. Bustier: You can sit next to Adrien. Adrien please raise your hand.
Krissy sits down next to Adrien. Then, she just starts squirming in her seat for half the class.
Ms. Bustier: Is something wrong, Krissy?
Krissy: W-Where's the b-bathroom?
Ms. Bustier: Adrien, would you show Krissy where the bathroom is?
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Kim: So-
Chloe: Wait! This part was funny to me! Can I tell it? Can I?
Kim: Sure.
Chloe: Ok, so, Adrien literally gets up and takes her hand like some kind of knight. Like, bitch what? He looks back at Mari who's just laughing at her phone.
Alix: Probably texting Atlas, but we don't talk about that.
Marinette: Shut up!
Chloe: Ok, that's it. It was funny because man looked so mad when he saw her!
Chloe starts laughing and takes a bottle of water from Kagami while Kim finished the story.
Kim: So, the rest of it was like this:
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He takes Krissy to the bathroom and makes sure to take his time on the way there.
Adrien: How're you liking the class so far?
Krissy: You guys seem cool. I vibe with that.
Adrien: Where'd the stutter go?
Krissy: You believed that shit? I'm getting better. Listen, I don't like that bluenette and her little group of friends.
Adrien: Thinking they're better than everyone else.
Krissy: I hate people like that. That blue haired guy with the piercings pisses me off. I don't know why, he just does.
Adrien: You mean Kacey?
Krissy: I dated a Kacey back at my old school. His last name was Rowan.
Adrien: Ah.
Krissy: Worst mistake of my life.
Adrien: This Kacey's Marinette's ex.
Krissy: The bright bluenette?
Adrien: Yes! I've been trying to get that girl, and they stupid asshole's been in the way!
Krissy: If I help you get her, what's in it for me?
Adrien: Depends. How far are you willing to go?
Krissy: How far are you willing to take it?
Adrien: I like you. Plus you're cute, so there's my bonus.
Krissy: (Laughs) You're funny. Ok. I'll help you. I have a pretty big following on Insta, so we can start there.
Adrien: I love the way you think. I didn't even think of that!
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Krissy: Spread a few lies, get some believable evidence, make up things about what they're most likely to do. We'll have their parents in the palm of our hands.
Adrien: Oh, you're evil.
Krissy: I know. Y'know, you're kinda cute...for a blonde.
Adrien: What? You don't date blondes?
Krissy: Not normally, no. But like I said, you're cute.
Adrien: So if I asked you to get coffee after school?
Krissy: I'd say yeah. Why? You asking?
Adrien: Maybe. You doing anything after school?
Krissy: Nope.
Adrien: You wanna grab a coffee?
Krissy: Sure. Only if you spring for a muffin too. If I'm gonna be working for you, I expect full payment.
Adrien: Deal.
When they finally get to the bathrooms, Adrien waits for Krissy outside. They walk back to the classroom just as class is finishing and grab their bags.
Krissy: Yo, check this out.
Adrien watches Krissy walk over to Kacey who isn't paying attention and taps his shoulder. He opens his eyes and looks at her then falls out of his seat.
Everyone stares at him and Marinette, Alix, and Juleka hold back laughs while everyone else openly laughs.
Marinette: D-dude! What- What the hell?
Luke: You- You good down there?
Chloe: Man went flying!
Krissy: Y'know, it's rude to hit up a girl then leave them on seen for three weeks!
Kacey: I-I- U-uhm... I-
Krissy: You what?
Alix: Hold up! If Mari and Kacey broke up two week ago... FUCK YOU MAN!
Luka: You are disgrace to men.
Juleka: Luka!
Luka: What? I didn't do anything.
They all look at Marinette who's just looking bored and chomping on some cookies.
Marinette: What? Once a hoe, always one. I told y'all. Playboy.
Jason picks Kacey up by his collar and shakes him around.
Jason: YOU ARE PICKING BACK UP EVERYTHING WE WORKED SO HARD TO THROW AWAY! WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM!?
Marinette: You're lucky Chloe and Lila aren't paying attention or you'd be dead.
Jason stops shaking him almost instantly and puts Kacey back in his seat.
Jason: You got lucky.
The final bell of the day rings and the MPS decide to go hang out at the park. While that's happening Krissy and Adrien sneak into another classroom to talk about their plan.
Adrien: We need a full proof plan. One that can't possibly in any way go wrong.
Krissy: Well, we've already got Kacey down. All I had to do was use his rep against him.
Adrien: So you didn't really know him?
Krissy: Nah, but he's had so many hoes that he couldn't even keep track of their names, what they look like, and when he fucked them. Not to mention when he DMs then on insta.
Adrien: Has anyone told you that you're an evil genius?
Krissy: Evil? Yes. Genius? Nope. So, it's obvious that we've gotta find a way to get their parents to turn against them. But how?
Adrien: Like you said. Use their reps against them. Let's start with Chloe. Everyone else may have seen or thinks that she's "changed" but her parents haven't seen a thing.
Krissy: I like the way you think, Model Boy.
Adrien: Likewise.
Adrien and Chloe run to the hotel and head up to Mayor Bourgeois's office. Adrien sticks his head in, seeing as the doors were open and Mayor Bourgeois ushers for him to come in.
He walks inside with Krissy's hand in his who is pulling out the most convincing cries and sniffles that has ever been faked.
Mayor Bourgeois: Oh dear! What's happened?
Krissy: I-I was- I was w-walking h-home from s-school and C-Chloe- (Sobs) Chloe got everyone to b-beat me up b-because she s-said that o-only she can b-be close to A-Adrien. Then, sh-she said that if I-I told anyone she'd h-have my f-family k-kicked out of P-Paris.
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Krissy buries her face in Adrien's chest and continues to sob. How she got all those bruises drawn on in such little time, we will never know.
Krissy: I-I'm o-only a little b-bruised b-because Adrien p-pulled them off o-of me.
Mayor Bourgeois: Oh my goodness! I will certainly be having a talk with my daughter about her behavior! Better yet! I'll kick her out! She needs to learn that her actions always have consequences!
Krissy: B-But sir! W-Where will sh-she go?
Adrien: Don't worry too much. I'm sure she'll be fine.
Krissy: R-Really?
Adrien: Of course. C'mon, I'll take you to go get cleaned up, 'kay?
Krissy: O-Ok.
Mayor Bourgeois: You really are a good kid, Adrien.
Adrien: Thank you, sir.
Adrien leaves with Krissy and they start walking to Lila's house.
Adrien: How did you do that?
Krissy: Do what?
Adrien: Just- Turn on and off the tears like clockwork, the drawn on bruises, AND the damsel in distress act!?
Krissy: I don't kiss and tell.
Adrien knocks on the Rossi's door and Mrs. Rossi answers looking at a "beaten up" Krissy.
Mrs. Rossi: What happened here?
Krissy: It- It was Lila... She- (Sobs)
Mrs. Rossi leads them in and sits them down at the kitchen table and gets them some water.
Mrs. Rossi: Now, tell me what happened.
Krissy: I- (Sobs) I was showing a few girls my new necklace that my mother had given me this morning. I- I put it in my locker after so I wouldn't lose it. I took it out again at lunch because Lila said she was fascinated with the design of it, and- (Sobs)
Mrs. Rossi: It's ok. Take your time.
Krissy: Th-Thank you... I- I showed her and she said that she wished she had one like it. I said I would've lent it to her, but it was too special because it came from my mom. I couldn't find it when I was packing up. I think Lila may have taken it, but she said that if I told that she'd have me k-killed...
Mrs. Rossi: She what!? You poor thing... I'm gonna teach her a lesson!
Mrs. Rossi storms upstairs and starts packing Lila's bags. Krissy and Adrien let them selves out and laugh at how gullible Chloe and Lila's parents/parent was and is.
They continue going from house to house lying their asses off and are so convincing that everyone's parents just decide to throw them out then and there.
They're just now leaving Luka and Juleka's houseboat and stop to get some ice cream from André's since the Persian ice cream seller is right across the street.
Krissy: Let's see just how high and mighty they are when they find their shit out on the curb.
Adrien: I couldn't agree with you more if I tried. Next step: Ruin their rep at school.
They laugh and get their ice cream from André's than head to the park.
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Kim: And that's what happened.
Luka: Am I the only one that thought she was gonna be nice?
Everyone: No/Nah/I did too.
Sasha: I have a temporary yet fun solution!
Katie: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Sasha: Always!
Both: GIRL'S NIGHT!
Noah: Yeah, that's great for y'all, but what about us?
Marinette: You guys can have a guy's night or something.
Juleka: Yeah.
Caleb: J-Man, Teo, E, and JJ, go get your brother.
Ethan: Will do, Boss man!
They go upstairs and try to open Liam's door, but it's locked. The four of them look at each other and Matteo knocks first.
Liam: What!?
Jason: Whoa, man, we just wanted to see if you wanted to go for a guy's night. Everyone's going.
Liam: Yeah!? Well I'm not!
Ethan: Hey! Just because you're worried about your girlfriend because YOU fucked up, doesn't mean you get to take it out on us!
Everyone: Yeah!
Liam: She is NOT and NEVER will be my girlfriend!
Matteo: Open this door!
Liam: Fuck off!
Jacob: Li, c'mon and open the door.
Liam: Leave me alone!
Jason: (Whispering) Do we leave now?
Ethan: I'm down.
Ethan, Matteo, and Jason go back downstairs and Jacob stays in front of Liam's room trying to get through.
Jacob: Li, it's just me. Open the door.
Liam: Leave me alone, man...
Jacob: I'm not leaving. So either you tell me what your deal is, or I sit here all night until you do.
Jacob sits outside Liam's door waits in silence. Liam opens the door and Jacob falls back inside his room, his head hitting the ground.
Jacob: Ow! Dude, what the- Are- Are you crying?
Liam aggressively wipes his eyes goes to slam the door when Jacob stops it by wedging his arm in the door.
Jacob: (Hiss) H-Hold on! Let me in for 5 minutes, please!
Liam: Only 5 minutes.
Liam opens the door and Jacob gets up off the ground rubbing his arm. He walks into Liam's room and silently questions his color changing LED lights since his lights are always orange.
Jacob: You miss her...don't you?
Liam: N-No...
Jacob: C'mere little bro.
Jacob pulls his little brother into a hug and Liam surprisingly hugs back and starts crying again.
Liam: I- I just-
Jacob: Let it out. Just let it out.
Liam: I- I want her to know I'm sorry. I- I didn't mean it. She- She didn't do anything wrong. How did I fuck up this bad, J? She- She probably hates me now...
Jacob: I'm gonna be real with you here. As the only person she has in her corner, you have a job to do.
Liam: I know...
Jacob: I had a job to do as well, but I let everything get away from me and look. I lost her because of it.
Liam: H-How do I look out for her when I don't even know where she is?
Jacob: My best guess is that she's somewhere in South.
Liam: B-But you said-
Jacob: I know what I said. I want you to take 3 guns. Keep them at hip, thigh, and in jacket. 4 knives. Keep them on wrist, at thigh, at ankle, and in jacket. Never let anyone see where you have them. Got it?
Liam: Yeah.
Jacob: Always keep your hood up. Be aware of where you are, who's around you, and who you're with. Mind your business and don't talk to strangers. If they offer you anything-
Liam: Keep walking and don't look back for any reason. If I have to run, keep running and don't look back. If I have to shoot, don't hesitate. If I have to stab, do it. Kill if I have to. Just make sure I stay alive and don't get caught doing anything illegal.
Jacob: You got it! Now, go down South to the underground fight club. Look around the whole area if you have to. Just make sure you find her.
Liam: Yes sir!
Liam runs out of his room then runs back to hug Jacob's again and run to Jacob's room to get the stuff.
Liam: GUY'S NIGHT! WHOO!
By the time everyone's got their winter gear on, Liam's running downstairs while still putting on his shoes.
Matteo: I see you decided to come lil bro?
Liam: YEAH!
Jason: See? THAT'S the kind of excitement you need to have. CALEB! I'm talking to you!
Sasha: Lay off him lil J. He's an old man, so don't expect much outta him.
Caleb: OLD MAN!? I WOULD ABSOLUTELY BODY YOU ON THE BASKETBALL COURT!
Sasha: I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY, OLD MAN!
Katie: How about we save the competition until AFTER we have fun?
Sasha: Whatever.
Caleb: Fine.
Katie: Who's taking which car?
Matteo: Why don't we just use the vans? Everyone isn't gonna fit in those tiny ass cars, so...yeah.
Sapphire: That's the first smart thing you've said all night.
Matteo slaps the back of Sapphire's head and hands Katie his van keys.
Caleb: How'd you even afford your van anyway? You didn't use my money again did you?
Matteo: I didn't use your money bro, promise. You don't need to worry about how I got the van. It isn't legal, so...
Caleb: Whatever you're doing, don't get caught.
Matteo: I never do. Anyway! Let's get going, shall we?
Everyone goes out to the vans and gets in before it gets too cold. All the guys look at Liam who looking...happier than he was a few minutes ago.
Caleb: You doing good lil bro?
Liam: Yup. No need to worry about me. I'm as good as Gucci.
Caleb: If you say so...
Caleb follows Katie in his van (that sounds a lil... y'know) so that everyone gets downtown around the same time.
{With the girls}
Everyone: GIRLS NIGHT! GIRLS NIGHT!
Chloe: Everyone shut it! I have an idea!
Katie: Listening?
Chloe: MAKEOVERS!
Lila: YES!
Sasha: Question: Why?
Chloe: 1. Just cause. 2. You'd impress that guy you were staring at~
Katie: I knew it! You stare at Noah!
Sasha: I don't!
Chloe: I saw you! Wait. Isn't Noah the guy with the black hair and that lollipop stick in his mouth?
Marinette: Yeah.
Chloe: Oh! So Caleb is the other guy! Katie you're getting a makeover too!
Katie: What!? I don't even like him!
Sasha: Lying isn't very becoming of you, K.
Katie: I will tell Noah EVERYTHING! Don't try me.
Sasha: I'm sorry!
Juleka: Can... Can I have a wardrobe change too?
Kagami: M-Me too?
Chloe: HELL YEAH! WE 'BOUTA GET ALL THE GUYS' ATTENTION!
Ruby: You mean that green haired guy that was all over you, right?
Chloe: I- No! I don't know what you're talking about!
Sapphire: Your face is red.
Chloe: Is not...
Lila: Is too!
Chloe: I'll tell Luke you like him. Shut up.
Lila: No it's not. It's just hot.
Chloe: Exactly. It's just hot.
Everyone sits talking and using their phones until they get further downtown. Caleb parks out front of a 24 hour coffee shop and Katie parks in front of a clothing store.
When everyone gets out of the vans they all run in different directions and leave Noah, Caleb, and the rest of the guys by themselves.
Noah: I- You think we should've set some ground rules?
Caleb: Nah, but they could've at least told us where they were going.
Jason: I don't know about you, but I need new clothes.
Half the guys go off in a random direction while the other half enter the clothing store for new outfits.
Matteo: It's gonna be a great night!
Everyone: Yeah!
Little did the guys in the clothing store know, that for two people in particular, it wouldn't be exactly anyone's definition of a "great night".
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