Knock, knock.

"Coming!"

"Marinette!"

"I'm coming, I'm coming!"

She threw the door open.

She was currently wearing a light pink sweater, and grey sweatpants, her hair up on a messy bun. But to him, she looked as beautiful as always.

He didn't know when his feelings shifted from platonic to romantic, but he felt he couldn't be more in love.

Though he was pretty sure she didn't see him that way, so he kept his mouth shut.

"What's up?"

"Sorry, it's just freezing out here."

She laughed before letting him in.

While outside it was about 10, in her house it felt like 90.

He stepped into her house, trying to make sure he dragged in the least amount of snow possible.

The second he was in, she shut the door behind him.

"So what brings you here, Adrien?"

I wanted to see you?

"Uh..."

She arched an eyebrow.

"I... Uh... Wanted... Dating advice?" He couldn't believe he just said that.

She looked surprised.

"Who's the lucky lady?"

You.

"It's a secret."

"What do you want advice on?"

"How to ask her out, I guess."

"Well, what's she like to do?"

"A lot of different things." He answered vaguely.

"Adrien, I can't help you if you don't answer my questions."

"I know."

"Okay... What's she like?"

"She's... Well she's amazing. And talented. Like super talented. She can bake. She..."

Marinette started zoning him out with her own thoughts.

What's so special about her? How long had he known her? How long has he kept this from her? Why do I care? He can love who ever he wants.

"...I love her." He finished.

"How long have you known her?"

"A long time." He smiled dreamily.

"Have you tried to ask her out at all?"

"Several times. She just keeps friend-zoning me."

"Does she know your actually asking her out?"

"I'm going to go with no."

-*-*-*- Flashbacks -*-*-*-

I. Hey, Marinette! Wanna go to that new coffee shop down the street?

Sure! Hey, Alya and Nino are free too. What a coincidence! Let's invite them.

II. Mari.

Hm?

Wanna go to the park? The carnival is starting soon.

It's that time of year already? Oh! I should let my parents know. Maybe they can come with us!

III. So Mari, what are you doing for Valentine's Day?

Nothing much, why?

Um... No reason.

IV. Hey Marinette, wanna go to that new fashion exhibit in the museum?

Oooh! I should invite Maman, she'd love this!

V. Mari, I was wondering if you wanted to go to that fashion store you always shop at with me? I need some new things. And with the rest of the money, you could buy something too!

Really, that's so sweet! And it looks like Alya's free too! Can't wait!

-*-*-*- End Flashbacks -*-*-*-

(The list is way longer than that)

"Well if that's the case, I'd say you need to be more direct. Explain to her exactly what you mean, and get an answer. Any girl would be beyond lucky to date you."

Even you?

"Thanks, Mari."

"No problem. But you should get going, it looks like the snow's stopped. You should get home before it starts again."

"Yeah. Thanks Marinette."

He smiled at her before opening the door and racing out of her house.

He had a date to plan.

She closed the door behind him, leaning against it and sinking down to the ground.

She just realized she had feelings for him and she was already too late. It was going to be a long day.

A/N:

Hey guys! I'd love to read your reviews on this fic! If you'd like to see it continued, it's being continued on my AO3 account, LovelyLiliana, under the same fic name!

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