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Marinette sat on the bench looking up at the sky. She was sketching a new idea for some spring looks. She was drawing heavy inspiration from the akumatized victims outfits. Though she had to heavily change come colors and add her personal touch to each look. They were coming out pleasing but she soon ran out of inspirational juices. She looked down the walkway and noticed someone taking shot after shot of pictures. It was distracting to say the least, but once she saw who was being photographed she was completely smitten.
Adrien was standing tall. Posing flawlessly as he modeled his father's new line for his spring collection. Marinette didn't know what was more exciting, seeing the new collection early or seeing Adrien in it. As Adrien turned to the side he caught sight of Marinette sitting on the bench. He sent her a sweet smile as well as a wink. This turned Marinette's face three shades of red. She clung to her sketch book hoping it would shield her from his charming self. But all it did was make her forget to breath. And as she finally went to take her breath Adrien said something to his photographer. He then started making his way towards her. Marinette started to internally scream, unsure of what to do. So she just opted to sit there and accept her fate. Adrien sat down next to her.
"Hi Marinette, what are you doing out here?" He eyed the sketch pad.
"I was ideaing a sketch, I mean sketching a mess, I mean!" She trailed off.
Adrien gave her a knowing look and gestured at the book. She sheepishly handed it to him. She just forgot the part where she had doodled not only ladybug and chat noir, but also Adrien himself. But those were in the front of the book, while she has it open to her current work. Adrien's eyes lit up with excitement. Pointing out which ones he'd love to wear or try. He then looked at her with fire in his eyes.
"Marinette we need to show these to my father. I'm sure he would be willing to give you the means to make this happen, even feature you in this upcoming magazine!" Marinette never knew how invested Adrien was into the things he modeled in. This would not only get her name out there but could give her a chance to connect to people who could make her dreams into a career. Even just Adrien's father alone could make that happen, if he liked what he saw.
"Would you really do that for me?" She asked looking up at him.
"Yes! This level of skill needs to be recognized. Tomorrow after school, we can go see him. He should be home then. Please Marinette, let me do this for you. We can really make this happen." Still dumbfounded she nodded in agreement.
Tikki congratulated her but Marinette didn't think she was going to get much sleep. So she popped up to her balcony and began to draw more. This time sketching out Adrien in the outfits he had picked out this morning. She was beaming when a sudden thump was heard. She looked up from her book to see Chat Noir. She knew he was out on patrol. They would take turns on the weekdays and patrol together on the weekends. She just didn't know why he had stopped by her place.
Chat honestly didn't plan on making any visits, but seeing Marinette outside he wanted to see what she was up too.
"Hello Princess." He said as he bowed. Using pet names would be safer than using her name, he figured. His eyes then quickly darted to the paper in her lap. She pulled the image to her chest quickly but not before he caught a glimpse of the image of a boy in the outfit he had said he liked. The face closely resembling himself without the mask.
"This isn't for you kitty." Marinette said. "And my name is Marinette. Did you forget already?" She said with a sad tone in the distance.
"But of course not princess, I just don't want to come off too strong, or you might just fall for me." He smiled as he saw Marinette's face scrunch up. He wasn't sure why but he had expected her to react this way. The same way his lady did. Which in the back of his mind was odd. These two were not the same person, but yet as Char Noir, he felt like he was in the presence of his lady.
"Well, seeing as princess has hidden her works of art, I must be unwanted here." He looked at her with pouted lips and big doll eyes. Marinette giggled and sighed.
"Just a peek ok?" She smiled. Chat's eyes lit up. But instead of the page she was on she flipped back a few sheets. She had a light blush on her face as she placed the book back on her lap. There on the page was Chat is some civilian clothes. The outfits ranged from suits to casual wear. He was so amazed by all the effort she had put into her work.
"Are you a fan?" He asked. Hoping to break the ice. He was too amazed to say anything meaningful.
"I guess? I have some for Ladybug as well." She replied, while flipping the pages. Chat became very quiet.
"Look, Marinette, you have real talent and I would really like it if you could make this for me." He pointed to a picture of a simple red dress for ladybug.
"You want to wear a dress?" She asked sincerely.
"Oh no, I would like to give this to my lady." He answered with his half grin. Rubbing the back of his neck and blushing. "She means so much more to me than she knows and I'd like to give her something. I believe our anniversary is coming up and I want to do something special for her." He continued. Marinette looked down at her sketch. She was in shock that is was a year that she and Chat had been working together. Furthermore he was confiding in her about his true feelings for Ladybug. He may flirt a lot but Chat never really went out of his way for anyone other than her. She nodded.
"Ok, I'll make this for you. But this is only because there's an opportunity that came up that might make this dress also a possible reality." Chat Noir's eyes sparkled with delight. Marinette told him he'd have to wait a week though and he agreed. Jumping off with a happy meow, he disappeared into the night.
Wow, sorry team. This is what I get for rushing to post off of my iPad instead of waiting to get home. I think I fixed all the coding issues! Please tell me if anything else comes up!
Much love to those who gave me a heads up! w So sorry! Enjoy!
