This one was requested by Shiranai Atsune. it was their idea and concept... I just rolled with it. I hope ya'll like it.

um... sorry for the long wait.

anyway... enjoy!

~inudigifan201

Ch, 4. Let's dance

Marinette had lost sight of Alya and Nino. She looked around and found them sneaking off to the hallway. She sighed as she was about to go retrieve them so Alya could cut the cake her dad baked.

"Hey Marinette!" She glanced over her shoulder and saw Adrien with a huge smile coming toward her. He grabbed her hand and kissed it. He then looked her in the eyes and gave her a seductive smirk. "Wanna dance with me?"

It took every ounce of her not to squeal in excitement. She blushed profusely. "Sh… sure." She managed to utter.

A slow song began to play as he pulled her closer. He put one hand on her back as the other one guided her hand to his shoulder. She gulped as her other hand found its way to his chest. Their eyes met as their bodies swayed to the music.

Nino and Alya watched them from the hall.

He looked at her. "Maybe they don't need our help."

She rolled her eyes. "Oh they need us, just look at her. I love the girl, but she's a mess."

He shrugged. "She's just nervous. Probably worried she's gonna step on his feet."

The world felt like it had melted away from Marinette and Adrien. He continued to smile at her as she smiled nervously up at him. Both, blushing; her a bit more than him, but he was getting there. Nothing could ruin this moment for the two of them.

Almost nothing. A certain blonde who only seemed to like Adrien for his money and looks was not happy seeing her Adri-kins dancing with someone besides herself. Let alone her rival Marinette Dupain-Cheng.

"Adri-kins! Dance with me instead." She ripped him away from Marinette.

"Chloe!" Adrien jerked his arm away and escaped her grasp. "If I wanna dance with you, I'll ask."

Chloe pouted. "Why would you want to dance with her anyway? She's below you."

Marinette fumed. She was about to give her a piece of her mind before Adrien grabbed her hand again.

"Because she's my friend." He gave Marinette a wink.

"I'm your friend too." Chloe stomped her designer heels.

He rolled his eyes. "We used to be friends, but you and I have grown apart."

Chloe huffed and looked over her competition. She couldn't believe her eyes. "How… how did you get your hands on that dress?" She almost yelled.

Marinette became confused. "Adrien is letting me borrow it."

"You can have it." He interjected.

"Adri-kins! You're giving her one of your father's originals that hasn't even hit the stores yet?" She scowled at Marinette. "I was planning on buying it as soon as it came out, but I guess I can't now because you're wearing it."

Marinette smiled and shrugged. "Sorry Chloe, I didn't know."

"For someone who is supposedly into fashion…" Chloe began to insult her.

"That's enough Chloe!" Adrien snapped at her. "Could you just stop being such a bully? Everyone has had it with your behavior!"

The whole room gasped and the music stopped. Alya and Nino tiptoed back into the room without anyone noticing. No one could believe their eyes and ears.

Chloe and Marinette both stood there not knowing what to think as they looked the blonde boy over.

'Crap! I lost my cool in front of Marinette. And I think I went a little overboard with Chloe. Can today get any worse? Can someone get re-akumatized?' Adrien faked a smile and scratched the back of his head.

"Um… Adri-kins?" Chloe squeaked.

"Are you ok Adrien?" Marinette raised an eyebrow and put her hand to his forehead to see if he was running a fever.

He began to blush uncontrollably. "I'm ok, really." The image of sweet Marinette taking care of him while sick popped into his brain. He could just see it now. Her taking his temperature, bringing him a bowl of piping hot soup, putting a cold rag on his forehead. He wanted to be sick. He wanted her to take care of him. At least she wouldn't be as cold and formal as his dad's assistant. At least… at least Marinette would smile at him.

But, what if she found out he was Cat Noir? What would change? Would she even speak to him? Come to think of it… who was this guy Nino said she liked? What if he asked her out and she rejected him? He wasn't sure if he could take it. No… Marinette is too nice. Nothing would change… would it?

"Um… Marinette… if you're not busy right now… or later…" A new voice came to his ears. He blinked and saw the red headed artist blushing and trying to flirt with HIS lady.

An anger overtook the blonde boy. Jealousy? Yes. He shouldn't be trying to flirt with her. A normal conversation would be fine, after all, they were in the same class. But, this flirting had to stop.

"I'm sorry Nathaniel, but Adrien needs me right now. He's not feeling himself." She turned him down easily.

Adrien let out a small sigh of relief. She knew the redhead had a crush on her… wait… what if she liked him back? What if HE was just an inconvenience for her? He had to find out. He needed to know. He wouldn't let that happen. If she didn't return his feelings, he would have to win her over… somehow.

He soon felt a cold stare coming from the redhead. Oh, he was jealous too. Bring it on. He was willing to start a war. He knew there was no way he could win. He had an advantage. He knew both sides of her. He liked… No, loved! He was madly in love with both sides of her. Her sweet as sugar self as Marinette and her determined, strong willed, and stubborn Ladybug self. She had flaws, but he didn't care. He loved her anyway. Yes, if it is a war Nathaniel wanted, a war he would get.

The air felt thick as everyone stared at the boys mentally telling each other to back off as Marinette stood in between them. Chloe was on the phone with her father, as per-usual.