You let him get away?!" Rena crossed her arms, her eyes focussed on Ladybug who shifted nervously on the spot, not really daring to look Rena in the eye after what she just told her.

"Look, he.. he is stronger than you think, I wouldn't have been able to take him on by myself, he was just too smart about it at that moment" Ladybug justified, slowly looking up at Rena who just stared at her in disbelief.

"Master Fu already told us about Chat Noir's abilities" Rena added, watching Ladybug pout when crossing her arms "Look, he was just being smart, I guess.. okay?! I don't know what to say, I was just unlucky, that's all" Ladybug reasoned as she was pretty much done with the discussion.

Rena sighed when she thought about it for a moment, tapping her pointer finger against her chin while staring at nothing in particular "How about we ask Queen Bee for our next patrol, since she's able to immobilize someone I think she would be the best choice to help along to get Chat Noir" she suggested when looking back at Ladybug who was still being pouty.

"Fine" she replied. She remained in thought for a moment as she took a glance over the skyline of Paris, all the bright lights around the skyline brightening up her beautiful city.

"Let's go now, before it's getting too late" Rena suggested after some silence, waiting for Ladybug to follow her, they both went back to their respective homes.

Some times it was just best to shrug it off and maintain your daily life. Because what just happened between Chat Noir and Ladybug wasn't anything ordinary. She had to ask him why he did what he did the next time they'd see each other.

The following morning, Marinette AKA Ladybug headed out of her apartment, hiding her Kwami named Tikki in her purse as she headed out to her job. She worked freelance as a fashion designer and she was actually doing pretty great with it. A lot of people were interested in working with her as she created a lot of lines on her own, working with models and small companies. It paid her well enough to live on her own in an apartment so she was doing something right. She had a growing portfolio online where her work was shared by many, getting quite the online following.

Right now she caught the best job requests she had ever gotten and that was to present her newest line to Gabriel. He of all people was interested in her work and she very well did her best to create the best of the best she could offer. He gave her a small assignment to create something for his company that could work and that was such a big responsibility it took her quite a while to finally create something she was satisfied with. She took a cab to the company and easily arrived at the big place as she walked inside towards the reception.

"Eh.. goodmorning I am here for my appointment with Gabriel Agreste?" Marinette started off feeling slightly nervous of her surroundings, watching a lot of people walk in and out of the building. The woman behind the desk stared at her for a good few seconds from head to toe, probably guessing which peasant wanted to visit the companies CEO and soon eyed the computer screen.

"What's your name?" She replied back, not seeming to be in the mood for a fun talk "Marinette Dupain-Cheng" she answered patiently, watching the woman type her name and look in some sort of security system "ID card please" she continued as Marinette fished out her ID and handed it over, wondering why that was necessary. Was this company so secured that she had to be checked so well? "Thank you, here's your visitation card, I will be expecting it back as soon you're done, you can go through the gates and take the elevator to the top floor where you'll be welcomed by Mr. Agreste's PA" the woman instructed as she handed back her ID along with the visitation card. She sighed in relief, not sure why, but it felt like an obstacle being passed. Especially by the way the woman was looking at her.

She passed through the gates and went straight for the elevator like the woman instructed. It did take a little while for it to arrive, mainly because there were a lot of people in there and a lot of floors to go to. After a good minute of waiting with a lot of other people around her she finally stepped inside the crowded elevator and pressed the top floor, noticing she got some looks from a few employees.

Was it that weird to press that button?

She shook the thought away, watching the elevator emptying bit by bit on every floor it stopped and soon enough she was alone in the elevator, arriving at the top floor where she stepped into a big hall, provided with screens showing off Gabriel's latest line on a catwalk with various models. There was a lounge with very comfortable looking couches and even a large dining table to which she guessed he used for business purposes. "You must be Miss Dupain-Cheng?" A woman in dark clothing approached her pulling her out of her distraction. She hadn't seen her? Perhaps she was so distracted by the place that she wasn't too visible to her?

"Uh.. eh.. y-yeah!" She stammered as she was still overwhelmed by the place. The woman however seemed to hold a blank expression on her face, not fazed by anything at all "I'm Nathalie, Gabriel's assistant. I'll be guiding you to his office, follow me" Marinette nodded quickly as she followed Nathalie towards the office. She watched her knock a few times on the door until she heard someone answer with a 'come in'.

Once they walked in she saw Gabriel Agreste at his desk, along with someone else. A blonde guy, light eyes, greenish? She couldn't tell from the distance she was standing. Especially because he was still in conversation with Gabriel.

"And that's why I think it's best to-" The blonde guy was cut off by Gabriel as he got up "Let's continue this conversation later, Adrien"

Oh that's right. Adrien Agreste, the son of her favorite fashion designer. Their eyes met for a moment. As she was puzzled to figure out what his eye color was "Miss Dupain-Cheng?" Marinette was once again pulled out of her distraction as Gabriel Agreste stood in the front of her, reaching out his hand and she quickly shook it, smiling slightly "Pleased to meet you, sir, thank you for this opportunity" she immediately answered him, watching him nod and guided her to her seat in front of his desk. Adrien already got up as he walked passed her and their eyes met again for the last time.

His green eyes.

And she vaguely saw him grin. Was she imagining things? She watched him walk out of the office and sat down as she was now facing Gabriel Agreste. Nathalie left the office as well, leaving the two designers alone.

"I've seen bits and pieces of your portfolio online and I gave you an assignment to create a new collection. You've made it, correct?" He started off as Marinette nodded, pulling out a map filled with her designs.

Her appointment took over an hour as it ended quite positively. She saw Gabriel smile at some points. And she was thrilled to be able to have an opportunity like this. She was able to show everything from clothing to shoes, to accessories everything. "Very nice execution Miss Dupain-Cheng, I want this collection for the fashion week, will you do the honor to work along creating the line with us?" He offered to which she nodded quickly "I'd be happy to work along"

Once they shook their hands and waved their goodbye's, Marinette stepped outside of the office with a satisfied smile. She was so happy it all worked out. Now she thought back about it, she definitely was nervous with this new task, but she made it and that's all that matters now. She was definitely going to celebrate this with her friends.

"I'm guessing by your smile that everything went well?"

Marinette was pulled out of her thoughts again when she looked into the lounge, only to see Adrien sitting there with a slight grin on his face, holding a cup of coffee in his palm. She looked surprised for a moment until she saw him laugh a little.

"I haven't really introduced myself to you" he said while getting up, approaching Marinette as he reached his hand out "I'm Adrien Agreste". Marinette slowly mirrored his move to shake his hand "Marinette" she replied, now being able to take a closer look at his features. He was quite handsome. Those picture she saw all over the city didn't do him justice, he looked much better in real life. But also.. his voice sounded so familiar? Where did she hear it before? She couldn't quite put her finger on it. He was quite tall as well, dressed in black, wearing only skinny jeans and a turtleneck. His sleeves were rolled up showing off his pretty muscular lower arms. "It's nice to meet you" she replied with a shy smile as she didn't want to linger on blatantly staring at him "Likewise, so I'm guessed I'll be seeing you around, Marinette?" he wanted to know and watched her nod, his grin replaced by a faint smile.

"Yeah, you will"

There was a moment of silence, the two of them only staring at each other for a few seconds when suddenly, Adrien approached the young designer stepping closer to what seemed like going passed her personal space. Marinette parted her lips slightly in surprise as she watched him stare at her, wondering why he was looking at her like that until he spoke.

"You look quite familiar though, have we met before?" She was taken back by the sudden question, cocking her head in thought. Where or when would she have met a famous super model like him before? Never? But that question made her wonder. Something about him did seem quite familiar. Was it because he was a famous model, perhaps? But there was something else that she couldn't quite place her finger on. She decided the shrug it off, looking up at him as she scratched the back of her head while feeling uneasy.

"Eh.. I.. don't think so..? I-I mean.. you seem familiar too, but.. my guess is because you're pretty famous already?" She stammered watching him smile even more. "I guess it must've been a misunderstanding, anyway, it was nice to meet you" he answered back watching her nod. Nathalie approached the duo, guiding Marinette towards the lift. Marinette took one last glance to Adrien who only smiled while sipping from his coffee, waving at her before the doors of the elevator closed.

"You seem to like her, don't you?" Nathalie tried to confirm, turning her head towards the blonde model.

"Why would you think that?" he replied back as his smile faltered quickly, giving her a blank expression.

"I haven't seen you smile like that in a long while" she replied back as she moved to sit behind her desk, watching the model cock his head slightly as he thought of it for a moment.

"You know Nathalie, I think you're right"