The sound of the bell ringing through out the school Collège Françoise Dupont, when Marinette decided to stumble her way into the classroom almost being late. Being a superhero is hard to balance, especially Marinette sighed as she had taken her usual seat next to Alya. Alya smiled at Marinette and Marinette saw Adrien chatting away with Nino.
Her blue bell eyes continued to secretly steal glances at Adrien, trying to not make it obvious she was staring at him. A dreamy sighed left her lips, before she turned to Alya to began her discreet conversation about Adrien.
"He looks so dreamy today, Alya," Marinette cooed.
"Don't you say that everyday?" Alya teased.
"Still, I wish I could say just a few words to him or ask him on date. But it's just seems like he only sees me as a really good friend."
Marinette pouted as her chin rested between both palms of her hands. Alya's expression held concern about her best friend's dilemma, where she would casually placed her hand over her friend's shoulder.
"Hey, girl, it'll still take some more time, someday I'm sure he'll start to notice you more than just a friend," Alya consoled her.
"Maybe…" Marinette sighed.
She wasn't certain if she could get herself out the friend zone with Adrien. Her eyes fell onto Adrien as she gazed at his golden hair, his emerald eyes and his shimmering smile. He was too perfect, even for her. How can a shy, klutz like her, could possibly get Adrien to fall in love with her?
Before she can mope about the topic more in her thoughts, Miss Bustier had entered the classroom in order to get their attention. She held a manila folder in her grasps as she smiled at all of her students with a hint of excitement in her eyes.
"Bonjour, everyone, I have a special announcement that I granted to make," She began. "We'll be having our first annual dance here at the school!"
The classroom soon filled with curious chatter and chatter of excitement after her news of a school dance. Marinette jolted out her moping mood. The news of a school dance, with a school dance she can get closer to Adrien and maybe try going together.
"I know you're all excited for the dance," Miss Bustier smiled. "Dance will be held two weeks from now. We'll need volunteers to come up with a theme and to help prepare for the event. May I have any volunteers?"
No seemed to move an inch as far as volunteering, Marinette sighed as class representative, she decided to raise her hand to be the first to volunteer. She knew Alya would be busy with her blog and stuff, so she doubt she had time to volunteer. Maybe between saving Paris, she can make time make an awesome dance that would impress Adrien and maybe he'll ask her to go!
"I'll do it, Miss Bustier!" Marinette said.
"Good Marinette!" Miss Bustier smiled. "Anyone else?"
"Oh please? Marinette organizing a dance?" Chloe scoffed. "I bet anything she'll come up with would be utterly ridiculous."
Marinette shot Chloe a glare, but to her surprise another hand had raised and that had was no other than Adrien Agreste! Marinette's cheeks turned a scarlet color as she saw Adrien's gaze looking her way. Miss Bustier smiled seeing that Adrien was also willing to help organize for the event.
"I'll help out Marinette, Miss Bustier," Adrien said. "Besides, I'm sure we both can come up with something to make this really fun!"
"I look forward to seeing what you two will come up with, Adrien." Miss Bustier beamed.
Adrien turned Marinette and gave her a warm smile and a wink, which caused Marinette's knees to nearly go weak and her brain soon began to melt away with fantasy thoughts about Adrien. Alya smiled as she shook her head, but she leans over to Marinette as she whispers to her.
"This might be your chance, Marinette," Alya told her. "While you two work together, maybe you can ask him to go to the dance with you."
"W-What?" Marinette stammered. "M-Me ask him? N-No way I can do that!"
"Well, you better or someone else might then you'll be out of luck," Alya warned her.
"You're right, Alya…" Marinette sighed. "But how can I possibly gain the courage to ask Adrien to the dance?"
"You'll figure it out, I'll try to help any way I can, but you're mainly on your own," Alya told her. "I know you can do it Marinette."
"I-I try…" Marinette sighed.
Later on, Nino and Adrien were heading to their lockers to head off for their next class. Nino seemed more excited about the event than ever. Adrien gathered his books before slamming the door shut, Nino's grin was from ear to ear as he began to think about their first dance ever.
"Dude, can you imagine?" Nino smiled. "I get to take Alya to the dance and see her dress so classy."
"I'm just excited as you are," Adrien smiled. "Hopefully, my dad will allow me to go the dance."
"Dude, he better no be a major bummer," Nino frown. "This is your first social event, speaking of which, who do you plan on asking to the dance?"
Adrien's expression filled with a frown, he didn't think about taking anyone. There wasn't anyone that came to mind he thought about asking. Well, there was one girl he wanted to ask, but she'll won't be able to attend a school dance, she's a superhero. Can superheros even attend public events. Adrien shook the idea out of his head as he considered asking Ladybug to the dance, but before he can managed to get ahead. Lila was waiting for him outside of class.
"Hey there, Adrien!" Lila greeted.
"Oh, hey Lila, what's up?" Adrien greeted back.
Lila brushed her hair behind her ear, ignoring Nino being besides him. Her eyes was focused on her prey, she'd do anything to make sure that Adrien goes to the dance with her. After all, she planned on making her lie become reality when they end up becoming a couple. She would gently link her arms around his as she got closer to him. Adrien felt uneasy as he knew whenever Lila was around, she'd was never up to anything good. But he know that she struggles to make friends, so he was doing his best to help as could.
"I heard we're having a school dance, isn't that great?" Lila told him.
"Y-Yes?" Adrien answered.
"So, I was wondering, maybe you and I can go together?" Lila asked.
Uh oh. Going to the dance with Lila Ross was the last person he wanted to go with. Adrien can feel her eager stare waiting for an answer. Adrien was thinking of an excuse to decline her invitation to the dance. He placed a hand on the back of his head as he gently rubbed it.
"Well, that sounds great, but I have to see if my father will allow me to attend, so maybe I'll think about it?" Adrien responded.
While it wasn't an exact lie, he managed to evade her invitation. He never thought his father's strictness would be handy in a situation like this. Lila's discontent with his answer was clear as day, but she forced a smile on her face as if she easily accepted his answer. She released his grasp as she gently took his hand in her own as she looked at him.
"Oh, sure no problem, just consider it and I'll be waiting for your answer, Adrien." Lila said.
Marinette just happened to walk by as she saw Lila was already trying to claw her way to asking Adrien. Her fears and worries filled her head as she saw how close she was to him. Those worries turned to a burning anger that bubbled in her. Of course, she'd do anything to make Adrien hers, but she wasn't going to let it happen. Marinette saw Lila leave, but she didn't seem to be leaving in a happy mood. This put Marinette a little at ease, but she decided to eavesdrop on their conversation.
"Wow, you turned down Lila for your date?" Nino asked.
"Well, I have to see if my dad will let me attend first before I can accept going with anyone," Adrien told him.
"True, but it must be rough having a dad like yours." Nino sighed.
Marinette waited until Adrien and Nino walked passed before coming out of her hiding space from the lockers on the other side. When Marinette was alone, she opened her purse where Tikki was hiding inside.
"It looks like I still have a chance, Tikki!" Marinette said with relief.
"That's good Marinette!" Tikki beamed.
"Now, I have to find a way to ask him." Marinette groaned.
"I'm sure you will, for now, why do you start thinking of ideas for the dance?" Tikki suggested.
"You're right, Tikki," Marinette agreed.
"Of course, besides you have plenty of time to ask him to the dance, Marinette." Tikki smiled.
"I really hope you're right, Tikki," Marinette sighed. "I hope he doesn't go with someone else…"
Marinette head off to class for the following day, it was not until after school, Adrien had spotted Marinette as he smiled brightly at her presence. Marinette was lost in her thoughts thinking of managing organizing for the dance and how she planned on finding time to ask Adrien. She didn't even realize Adrien was standing behind her, until he placed his hand gently on her shoulder.
"Hey there, Marinette," Adrien greeted her.
Marinette felt her hairs rising up as she was caught off guard. She turned around as her cheeks grew flustered and her stomach held butterflies inside of them from his touch. This was always a bad moment. How can she ask Adrien if she barely can talk to him.
"H-Hey Adrien!" Marinette stammered.
"When you're free, I'd like to start planning for the dance," Adrien told her. "I have my fencing lessons first, but when they're finish, why don't we meet up at the library?"
"Absurly, I mean… o-of course!" Marinette stammered.
"Great! See you then, Marinette!" He beamed.
He gave her one final wave before heading off to his fencing class. Marinette couldn't believe she'd be alone in the library with Adrien! She felt the bubbling glee consuming her as she wanted to squeal at the thought that would be alone. Perhaps, she could take the chance to ask him to the dance! Marinette rushed to somewhere reclusive so she could talk to her Kwami.
"Tikki! I'm going to be alone with Adrien in the library!" Marinette squeaked.
"That means you can get closer to him and even ask him to go to the dance with you." Tikki nodded.
"I-I don't know, Tikki…" Marinette mumbled.
"You can do it, Marinette! I believe in you!" Tikki cheered.
"Thanks, Tikki.." Marinette smiled.
Marinette took a deep breath before she exhaled, she prepped herself to get ready to meet up with Adrien later on that day. Could she possibly get the courage to ask him? Marinette had the same thoughts rushing in her head as time anxiously grew closer to their meeting.
To be Continued…
Chapter 2 is coming soon!