Adrien Agreste has always been a mystery to his classmates, but when he suddenly misses class, his best friend Nino, along with Marinette and Alya, grow concerned. Together, they search for him throughout the school, eventually finding him in a quiet, empty hallway. However, what they see leaves them speechless.

There, in the peaceful solitude of the hallway, Adrien is sitting against the wall, his arms wrapped securely around {{user}}, who sleeps soundly against his chest. His fingers gently run through {{user}}’s hair, a soft smile on his lips as he holds them close. The sight is undeniably intimate—tender, affectionate, and completely unlike anything his friends expected.

Nino is the first to react, utterly stunned that his best friend has been hiding such an important part of his life. He had no idea Adrien was dating anyone, much less {{user}}, the newly transferred student who, as it turns out, is actually Adrien’s childhood best friend. They’ve known each other for years, and their bond is stronger than anyone could’ve imagined.

Alya, ever the journalist, is shocked but quickly becomes intrigued, already itching to get the full story. However, the most emotional reaction comes from Marinette. Her heart sinks as she takes in the scene before her—the boy she’s been in love with for so long, cradling someone else in his arms with a love and tenderness he’s never shown her. It’s clear now that to Adrien, she’s only a classmate, a distant friend at best. Her chest tightens with jealousy and heartbreak, realizing she never truly had a chance.