Marinette was nervous. She had been nervous as she walked up those imposing mansion steps, and she was now nervous as she stood in front of Gabriel Agreste's desk.

Marinette forced her hands to still at her sides and she tried to muster a confident air.

"You asked to meet with me Mr. Agreste?"

Gabriel watched her behind his folded hands. "Yes. I did."

A painful silence seemed to stretch on for eternity as Gabriel studied the wavering girl.

Finally, the door to the room swished open, and the famous model Adrien Agreste walked in.

Growth had treated Adrien well. He was now a full head taller than Marinette, even though they were both the ripe young age of 18. Adrien had gained more muscles along his chest and his arms were also toned.

It took all Marinette had not to stare.

Adrien flashed Marinette a confused but confident grin.

"Adrien!" Gabriel stood to motion Adrien over.

"Father. Marinette." Adrien nodded to both in turn. "What's going on?"

Gabriel smiled. "I have been watching some of Miss Dupain's progress, and I was hoping that now that she is a full adult, she would join some of her designs to your modeling business."

Gabriel motioned for Marinette to sit, and she did so with a stunned expression.

Adrien realized what his father was saying, and a big grin split across his face. "That is a brilliant idea! Marinette has amazing designs."

Gabriel Agreste nodded, but no emotion showed on his face.

Marinette sputtered. "But Mr Agreste... I mean, your designs are amazing! why would you need me?"

Gabriel shrugged. "I have decided that I want to try a few things other than producing the latest trend. But in order to do that I need more time on my hands." He splayed his hands placatingly. "Of course, this is a paid job, so i expect good results from you. Do you accept?"

Marinette paused foe only a split second. She glanced at Adrien's hopeful face and she gave a determined nod. "It would be the greatest honor sir!"

Gabriel stood. "Excellent."

Adrien strode over to Marinette and slung an arm around her shoulder. "Nice! This means we will be seeing each other a lot more!"

Gabriel snorted. "Oh yes. I forgot about that little matter."

He turned and eyed the two teens. "Since you will be seeing a lot more of my son, and I mean more of his body, with the fittings and all, I have deemed that the best way to break the ice is to have sex."