so... this started as a short story... I began writing and it evolved into something longer. so... hope ya'll enjoy.

~inudigifan201


Ch, 3. The bag, it means nothing.

They had ordered the same smoothie.

No akumas had shown up all day.

They sat at a table next to a large window overlooking the street.

Neither one knew what to say.

Neither knew they would get this far into the date before something went wrong.

Both were blushing profusely as they sucked down their smoothies as if it were a race that neither knew about.

Needless to say, it was awkward.

They needed an ice breaker. Something to talk about. Fashion? They had that in common right? Kids? No… kids aren't really a good first date topic. Neither could come up with anything to talk about.

Adrien had finished first in the unknown smoothie race as he began to suck air from his straw rather loudly as plastic straws in plastic cups are known to do. He had to think of something… Quick! He couldn't tell her that he knew she was Ladybug and that he was Cat Noir and that he loved everything about her. Not here. Not now… for one the smoothie shop was a bit crowded and secret identities were on the line. He had to think of something safe to talk about… weather? Ya, weather is safe… right?

He smiled awkwardly as he set his empty cup down. "So… lovely weather we're having." He internally face palmed.

She had set her cup down too and blushed profusely. "Ah, ya… very… sunny."

He felt the heat of the sun from the window and he knew what she meant when she said she got flustered around him because it was now his turn to feel the same. Man! It took every ounce of him not to pounce on her and kiss her passionately (although, why stop there?) like he always dreamed of doing once he found out. She was right there! She liked him back! She liked him just as much as he liked her! He wondered if she wanted to jump his bones too. For now he had to just be content with gazing into her blue as the sky eyes and trying to come up with appropriate conversation.

She sighed and stood up. "You know if you didn't want to go out with me…"

He gasped and stood up; not letting her finish that sentence. "That's not it at all!" He almost yelled.

She blushed.

The other patrons of the shop stared at the teens for a moment before going back to their own little worlds.

They both sat back down.

"That's not it at all." He repeated in a defeated tone. He looked up at her with a hopeful smile. "I just didn't think we'd get this far into our date… you know, akumas and stuff; always causing problems." He scratched the back of his head and blushed profusely. "I really like you and I do want to get to know you better." He continued to give her a warm smile. "I'm sorry, I guess I got a bit flustered… it's not every day a guy gets to share a smoothie with a really cute girl." He seemed to have channeled Cat Noir… a little too much.

All color had ran to her face. Her skin was just as red as her mask and suit. Really Cute Girl! He had called her a Really Cute Girl! She could just die of happiness alone. But, she didn't want to do that because then she wouldn't be able to be on her Date With Him! He even admitted it was a date, he didn't even hide it. Her brain was just at death con one. Code Red! He wanted to be with her! She didn't know whether to squeal in excitement or faint, possibly both. Perhaps Cat Noir didn't say anything… or maybe he wingman'd her and planted the idea into Adrien's brain. Either way, she wanted to talk to him about it later… if she didn't die of happiness first.

Then it hit her. He said He got Flustered! Did he have a crush on her too?! The thought of him kinda stalking her, hiding behind things so she wouldn't see him blush, tripping over his own words and basically everything she did comforted her… a little. But, at the same time. It sent her into a giant tizzy.

It was like a paradox or something… a dream perhaps? In what universe does one's crush, crush on you back?

Elated didn't even begin to describe how she was feeling at the moment. She really didn't know what to say. What could she say?

"Would you like a refill?" He blushed.

"Sure." She melted.

He smiled, stood up, grabbed her cup and walked back to the counter to get their refills.

Then suddenly, it hit her… like a ton of bricks! I really like you! He said I really like you! She wanted to just start planning their wedding right then and there. Should he wear a black suit or a white one… he looked good in white. He'd look great in a suit. Every man looks good in a suit. But Adrien… Adrien would be just too hot for her to handle.

He was soon back and set her cup down in front of her as he sat back down.

"I really like you too!" She blurted, almost yelling.

He blushed and smiled. He then scratched the back of his head as he looked away and began to drink his smoothie.

The rest of their date went fine, once they got over their awkwardness and relaxed around each other.

They laughed as they reached her house by the end of the date.

"I had lots of fun. See you Monday." She waved as she began to walk toward the front door.

Without thinking, he grabbed her by the arm and pulled her close to him. He closed his eyes and touched his lips to hers.

She closed her eyes and let him.

Fireworks could have been going off around them, but they wouldn't notice. They were more focused on their own fireworks happening inside their stomachs.

Her eyes flashed open and she jerked away from him, leaving him in a daze.

"M… Mari? Everything ok?" He asked in confusion.

She blushed profusely. "Ah ya… it's just my parents are probably getting worried. Goodnight, see you Monday!" She ran to the front door and didn't really stop until she reached her room.

"Gah… Goodnight." He was extremely confused.

She breathed heavy as she sat on the trap door that lead to her room. "Tikki?" she gave the little Kwami time to fly up to her face. "Why did kissing Adrien feel like kissing Cat Noir?"