Welcome to My Life

Paris. It's the usual hectic morning; cars crowding the streets with impatient drivers loudly blowing their horns. Buses are filled with tourists who are crazily clicking their cameras trying to capture anything that amazes them. People with haggard faces are quietly lengthening their steps as they rush to their destinations while some even arguing and yelling along the way. Everything and everyone seem to be in a chaos. Yet in the midst of all these hassles and buzzle, one boy was silently walking along the streets, passing by the street cafes filled with people trying to get a bite of breakfast or of the early morning gossip.

This boy is none other than Aiden Whitlock Agrest. In his right hand, is a cup of freshly brewed coffee. He can still see some of the undissolved sugar cubes. After all he put 5 cubes in there along with some milk. He always had a thing for sweet things. He admits its unhealthy but he just shrugged it off. He takes notice of the chaos around him, but he just sighed, shook his head and continued walking. All this commotion is not new to him. He witnesses it almost every day, hence, overtime he has gotten used to it. He brings the cup closer to his face, felt the steam from the coffee warm his forehead and slightly fogged his glasses. He hastened his step and thought of his destination – school.

Aiden is a black-haired guy with a toned body which is fully covered by his uniform layered by his black jacket. He carried a sling bag containing his homework that he had worked on last night which explains the bags under his eyes. You cannot even clearly see his face since he was wearing a blue face mask and glasses. If look at him at a glance you would assume that he was just some high schooler who wants to be alone, and generally a loser. But there is a reason he looks like this. And as he thinks of this reason, his face turns serious.

As he passes by the store, Banner's Magasin d'électronique, the large T.V monitor was broadcasting the morning news which catches his attention.

"Good morning Paris! My Name is Raven I. Lalatitia, and this is the Insane News. For Today's Headlines: World renown Fashion designer François Agrest is returning to Paris after hosting a fashion show in New York City for his Summer Collection. As expected, his clothes, once again, caught the eyes of many critics and was sought by many companies thus earning for the designer a whooping 12.4 million euros." Like many people walking, Aiden's attention was caught by the news. He stops to listen for a bit more. Outside the shop there was a small crows watching the morning news as Aiden just stood behind them occasionally bumping a passerby or two. The reported continues: "In his return, François Agrest will hold a ball in his estate. And for the first time, his son Aiden Whitlock Agrest will be joining him." The screen then showed a picture of Aiden sitting on the park stroking a cat. The reporter continues:. " Everyone in Paris is invited to the ball, which will start at 10:00 in the evening. The theme that Mr. Agrest chose for the ball is masquerade, so remember to bring your mask for mystic will be in the air." And now , for the weather….

Aiden stopped watching the broadcast and continued walking to school. ' Freaking media, do they really have to show my face all over Paris? I was just doing well with school when my assistants shared fake information that I am still in America but now that everyone knows that I am here it's going to be so 'fun'." Adrien sighs as he checks his watch which showed 7:59.

"ARRRGGG! He threw his coffee to the trash bin and sped off to school.

Outside Jason Haprèle High School many students are seen entering the gate. Some were chatting with friends as others just went in alone. Across the curb, Aiden is seen panting as he had arrived in school.

Aiden checks his watch again and says; 'Sweet, its 8:05 and I still have 10 minutes before my class starts". He then walks on the pathway, adjusting his hood and face mask to avoid being recognized.

As Aiden enters the building, he sees a bunch of girls giggling as they engage in a rather exciting discussion.

"Oh my gosh Cassandra! Aiden hasn't arrived yet. Do you think he will still come?!" says a girl with short brown hair wearing a pink shirt under a blue jacket, as she twirled her lollipop.

"Don't worry Vicky, it's says here on his attendance record that he has never come late for a class." A girl named Cassandra confidently answers while adjusting her glasses before she scrolls down her phone. Cassandra was wearing a fluffy white sweater with her purse hanging by her left shoulder.

"Ugh! What's taking him so long, when will he be here!" Cassandra started stomping her feet in frustration. "Yeah, when will he come, we're so excited"!!! A couple more of fidgety girls chorused.

"Man!, I got to get pass that crowd, I don't want to get mobbed there and break my perfect attendance." Aiden then walked next to a pair of students as they entered the school. Aiden then successfully entered the building without getting noticed.

"Nice." Aiden said to himself as he quietly walked away from the crowd. He has successfully taken his books from his locker. As he is walking away from his locker, he smiles and congratulates himself; "Now if I can only go to my classroom and be fi-…"

BANG!!

Aiden bumped to a girl as was checking the books on his hands!. They both fell to the floor which knocked out Aiden's glasses. "Argh"... Aiden then stands up and tries to help the girl up. He absent-mindedly removed his mask as he tried to talk and comfort the girl. "Hey, are you ok? I…I'm sorry, I did not see you!" Aiden reached out his arm to help the girl up.

"I-I'm fine." The puzzled girl replied as she tried to fix her uniform and checked her scattered belongings on the floor. After hearing that the girl is fine, Aiden then quickly squatted down and started to gather his scattered books. He also gathered the girl's books and handed them to her. It was only then that she recognized him. "Aren't you "A-A-AIDEN AGREST? !!! In her combined excitement and confusion, the girl asked in a very loud voice. Her voice echoed through the hallway catching the attention of Cassandra and her gang.

"Well, darn!!!", Aiden could only accept that his disguise was given away! Aiden smile and said to the girl: "Be careful Next time." In a flash, Aiden sprinted away. He never looked back but he could here a sound of stampede and voices of girls shouting his name.

Meanwhile, the girl that Aiden helped up just stood there and looked at her hand. "I-I touched Aiden's hand...Kyah!" the girl then squealed in bliss.

Aiden is now hiding in the janitor's closet as the crowd of girls ran pass him. When he thought the coast was clear, he then sneaked to his class. "Finally! I'm almost there!" When he entered his class, he was gasping for breath and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat. His entrance caught the attention of the whole class. As he closed the door the bell then rung for the start of class.

"Ah Mr. Agrest, a bit close this time." Mr. Oliver said as he adjusted his glasses and closed his pocket book. "Alright everyone open your books on page 108." Mr. Oliver said as he stood up from his desk. " And Aiden, please go to your seat." Aiden then sat down, when he did a girl then scooted closer.

"So! Enjoyed your harem outside?" The girl said with a smug face.

"Shut up Mari!" Aiden said back.

"Ehem." Mari and Aiden looked at Mr. Oliver who was looking at them while holding the textbook. Aiden and Mari opened their books and sat and listened to Mr. Oliver.