He was in love with her, and, yet, it felt like cheating. Adrien's heart belonged to Ladybug. She'd always been his love, but lately he'd been noticing this girl named Marinette at his school. She had the most beautiful blue hair, and he always smiled at how flustered she acted around him.

Adrien looked down at his phone to see a call from the girl he was thinking of. He was curious to see what she had to say, even if he'd be late for fencing practice.

"Hello?" he asked curiously. A small, nervous voice spoke up from the other end of the phone line.

"A-Adrien?" the voice asked. "H-hi! I was actually w-wondering if you maybe kinda...ummmmm...wanted to like go see a movie...together?" Marinette squeaked out. Adrien grinned happily.

Ladybug didn't even seem to care that he existed, but here was a beautiful and caring girl who was asking him on a date. Maybe Chat Noir and Ladybug weren't meant to be. He figured that he owed it to himself to at least try to move on.

"I think that sounds great!" he agreed happily. The line went completely quiet. "Marinette?" he questioned.

"You said yes?" she whispered. "S-sorry, I didn't expect that."

He laughed, "I'll meet you at the school around seven?"Marinette almost passed out from shock.

"Seven is wonderful," she agreed. "See you!" Marinette said quickly before she lost her nerve and took it back.

"I'm going on a date with Adrien!" Marinette squealed to Tikki as soon as she got off the phone. Tikki just giggled at the girl's excitement. She really hadbeen given to one of the best girls in Paris.

"What are you planning to do?" Tikki asked curiously. Marinette grinned and started looking for something to wear.

"We're supposed to be going to the movies, and I thought we could see that new superhero movie that came out," Marinette told her. Tikki laughed.

"Don't you get enough of superheros in your life?" she asked teasingly. Marinette rolled her eyes.

"As long as Chat Noir doesn't show up, then I think I'll be okay," Marinette replied. Tikki smiled, but before she could answer someone knocked on the door to Marinette's loft.

"MARINETTE! Why didn't you tell me you had a date with Adrien?!" Marinette laughed as she heard Alya's voice. "Nino just gave me the scoop!" Marinette hurried over and unlocked the door in the floor to let her best friend up.

"I'm sorry, Alya! I just got home, and I've barely had time to process it," Marinette explained. Alya smiled and grabbed her arms excitedly.

"That's alright, girl! We should get started right now on everything for your date," Alya ordered.

Marinette ran through the movie plan, and told her everything about how it happened. Alya winked appreciatively.

"Way to go, Marinette! If you're at a movie, you won't have to talk a whole lot. Your stutter shouldn't be a problem," Alya realized. Marinette perked up. She hadn't even thought about that, but it made her feel a lot less nervous.

"Now, let the master do her work. We'll have you fixed up and date ready in no time," Alya said confidently. Marinette sat while Alya worked on her hair and makeup. She had to admit, she looked pretty nice when Alya was done.

"How about we put you in something red? It is the most romantic color," Alya suggested. Marinette had a brief flash of being Ladybug, but she shrugged it off with a smile.

"I think red sounds perfect," Marinette agreed. Alya put Marinette in a long red top and a pair of black jeans. Marinette glared at her pocketbook when she heard a tiny giggle coming from it.

"What was that?" Alya looked around suspiciously. Marinette laughed nervously.

"It was probably just the wind," Marinette lied. Alya just shrugged and shook it off.

"You're ready," Alya announced. "I won't be in your ear helping you this time. Just be yourself, and you've got this, Marinette." Marinette took a deep breath. She was ready.

ccoocc

She was totally not ready. Marinette was walking around nervously in front of the school around five minutes before seven. Tikki looked at her worriedly.

"It's going to be okay, Marinette. Just pretend you're talking to a friend. He already knows you, so just be yourself," Tikki comforted her.

"Marinette!" Adrien called when he got to the school. Marinette turned around to see him walking up behind her.

"H-hi," Marinette said meekly. Adrien held out his arm with a smile.

"Shall we get going then, milady?" Adrien asked. Marinette shyly took his arm, without even noticing the way he said milady.

The two walked arm in arm to the subway. Adrien talked about a lot of things on the way there. Marinette was content to stay silent, since she knew she'd probably trip over her words.

Of course, it wouldn't be that easy. After the two got on the subway, Lila happened to be siting near where they were standing. Hawk Moth saw her jealousy and took the opportunity to send her another akuma.

"There's no way I'm letting Adrien get away from me this time," Lila said to herself. She got off the train and disappeared before turning into Volpina again.

"What movie did you want us to see?" Adrien asked when they got to the movie theater. Marinette looked at her shoes.

"I w-was thinking we could maybe see The Artist," Marinette said, referencing the newest superhero movie. Adrien smiled brightly.

"Awesome! I've really been wanting to watch it, but no one else seemed interested," he told her excitedly. Marinette blushed and mentally high-fived herself.

"Stop right there!" Volpina ordered. The two turned around to see the akumatized Lila standing behind them.

Adrien and Marinette looked at each other. They were both trying to figure out how to get away to transform. Before they could do anything, Volpina pointed at Adrien.

"You're coming with me, Adrien," Volpina announced. "If I can't be with you, then no one can have you!"

"Lilaaaaaa!" Adrien yelled as Volpina took off with his arm in her hand. Marinette started to panic, but she managed to keep calm.

"Tikki, spots on!" she yelled. "Chat Noir better show up soon," she muttered and took off after the two.

I'm really excited about this story! I think it's going to turn out pretty well, and I've got so many plans for the next chapter. Let me know if you want me to continue! Thank you!