Secret Nickname
DISCLAIMER: I apologize if the translations are wrong. I used Google Translates from English to Italian.
Lila sneered as she watched Marinette and Adrien pass by her, in front of the school.
“Non vincerai mai. Lo sai, vero? Adrien sarà mio e tu sarai solo e senza amici. Chi potrebbe mai amare un perdente così patetico come te?” Lila shouted at them.
TRANSLATION: You’re never going to win. You know that, don’t you? Adrien will be mine and you will be lonely and friendless. Who could ever love such a pathetic loser like you?
Adrien frowned. He hadn’t understood what Lila had said, only that she said his name. He opened his mouth, but someone began to shout behind him.
“Chi ti credi di essere, ragazzina? Non è così che puoi parlare con mia nipotina! Ovviamente non sei stato cresciuto con le buone maniere! I vostri genitori devono essere delusi da voi.” yelled Gina.
TRANSLATION: Who do you think you are, Little Girl? That is not way for you to talk to my grand daughter! You obviously weren’t raised with manners! You’re parents must be disappointed in you.
“Nona?” Marinette questioned, giving her grandmother her full attention.
Lila had taken a couple steps back when the shouting had started. She had never been a fan of being yelled at in Italian. It was part of the reason why she was so happy to move to Paris. Her grandparents wouldn’t be able to shout at her there. She had no idea Marinette was Italian or had family that was.
“Is this girl your friend, Marinetta?” Gina questioned.
“No, Nona.” Marinette answered, shaking her head.
“Good.” Gina side-eyed Lila, “Stay away from this monello.”
“ I don’t think you have to worry about that, Mrs. Dupain, Marinette is a great girl and is very kind.”
“Yes, Nipote, My Little Fairy has a big heart.” Gina smiled.
Lila looked between the Italian lady and Adrien, before she quickly took off.
'I got you now, Dupain-Cheng! You fucked up!
“Now, I believe you were going to show me around.” Nona Gina stated, “It’s been awhile since I’ve been back to Paris.”
“Of course, Nona, as long as you tell me of your travels.” Mari smiled.
“I can give you a ride.” offers Adrien, as they began to walk away.
“No need.” Gina spoke, handing her fairy a helmet.
Adrien watched as Marinette undid her hair and quickly tied it in a braid, before placing the helmet on. Gina got on the back of her bike with ease and Marinette followed.
“Bye, Adrien.” Marinette waved, “See you tomorrow.”
Adrien waved at Marinette as they took off down the street. He was too busy paying attention to where they had left, he hadn’t noticed Natalie standing behind him.
“Should your father be concerned?” She asked, suddenly.
“N-No.” Adrien spoke, calming his heart, “That was Marinette with her Nona. She’s visiting; her Nona usually travels a lot.”
“Nona? She’s part Italian?” Natalie questioned.
'I’ll have to do a further investigation into the family. That information was not in my background check.’
“It’s Tom-I mean Mr. Dupain’s mother.” Adrien spoke, turning away.
'I hope Natalie didn’t notice I said Tom’s name. I know he let’s me call him that, but Father told me I should call everyone Sir.’
