Hello Lovies. I apologize for the late update. Midterms are coming up and I've been studying my ass off. Plus my BF came to visit me at school so I was busy. Anywho! Better late than never! So here is a new chappie. Please attemmpt to enjoy because I can't tell if this is shit or not since it's 3:30 am and I can't sleep so yeah!

-ThatDorkyFangirl

"Oh my god! Tikki what should I wear?" Despite the fact that it was barely 8 on a Saturday morning Marinette was up and frantically running around her room, sporting only her kitty pajama bottoms and a tank top.

"Marinette! Calm down! You have the whole day to worry about this!" Tikki tried to hide her giggle as she saw the flustered heroine scurry around her room. Marinette had been feeling so down with all that was happening with Chat Noir that Tikki couldn't help but feel happy at getting a glimpse of her charges average behavior.

"But Tikki! I want to look my best! I don't want a repeat of the whole ball thing! STRAPS! I'll wear straps!" Tikki giggled and flew over to sit on the young woman's head.

"Marinette, please calm down." Tikki smiled as she heard Mari take a deep breath to calm herself.

"Sorry Tikki. I'm just so excited! I get a second chance! This makes me feel like I made the right decision…" The designer trailed off and Tikki pet her head reassuringly.

"It'll all work out, Mari. Now let's go get some breakfast!"

"Plagg… I'm still not sure about this…" Adrien looked at himself in the mirror once again and sighed. It had been barely a week since Ladybug had ended things with him, but he had made a promise to his Kwami and he intended to see it through, even if he did have doubts.

"Adrien. This is for your own good. You've been hung up on Ladybug for years and you need to move on. I know you had hopes but I just want you to be happy. And maybe this Marinette girl will give you that." Adrien gently pet the head of the Kwami sitting lazily on his shoulder.

"I know Plagg but… It still hurts so bad…" Adrien felt his eyes water but a boop on his shoulder made him look up.

"Adrien Agreste. I know I don't say this often but I really do care for you. And I know you better than almost anyone else. And I know you can get passed anything. Just go on this one date for me. If you still feel the same afterwards you can mope all you want. But for now, just try. Ok?" The little black god shot the model a rare, caring smile and there was no way he could say no to that face.

"Ok Plagg, I'll give it a try."

Marinette sat in her parent's bakery, holding a small bag of goodies for Adrien as she waited.

"Only five more minutes…" She whispered anxiously to herself. Her foot tapped away as she continued to look nervously at the clock.

"Mari. Calm down. You'll be fine!" Tikki attempted to reassure her holder with a hushed voice from the young woman's ever-present purse, "You even have strap this time!" Marinette couldn't help but giggle at the goddess's joke. She did, in fact, make sure she wore a shirt with straps, a red crop top with black sparkle accents around the color and sleeves. She wore a pair of black, fitted shorts that she would have never gotten away with in her high school years and her hair secured in two little buns.

She heard a car pull up and stop in front of the bakery and her foot, which had finally stopped tapping, started it's jiggling once again.

She heard the slam of a car door and a few seconds later, saw a blonde head pop into the bakery.

"Hey, Marinette. Are you ready to go?" Marinette nodded eagerly, not trusting herself to speak.

Her mother then entered the bakery, bringing out the last batch of baguettes for the dinner time rush.

"Oh hello Adrien! Here to pick Mari up?" The young man nodded and the older woman smiled kindly.

"Well, have fun you two! But Mari, don't forget you promised to help with the morning pastries'!" After Marinette reassured her mother that she would be there to help with the morning baking she was lead outside and entered Adrien's waiting limo.

"S-So where are we going?" Marinette mentally cringed at the stutter she thought she was done with by now. Her cheeks turned red and she looked down into her lap.

"Well, I was thinking we could actually have a picnic at the Tuileries Garden. If that's alright with you?" Marinette smiled eagerly.

"I would like that Adrien."

After a few more minutes, Marinette and Adrien had fallen into their normal interactions. Marinette no longer stuttered and Adrien noticeably let his guard down. They laughed and smiled as they told stories and recalled old memories.

"Oh Adrien. I almost forgot. I made these for you, I know they're your favorite." Marinette then held out the bag of pastries towards Adrien and a very excited smile stretched across his face.

"For me! Thank you. I've always loved your pastries."
"Is that the only reason you asked me out?" Marinette joked and Adrien almost choked on the cookie he had hastily shoved into his mouth.

"Of course not!" He said, trying to chew and swallow the cookie. Marinette giggled and smiled broadly.
"I was only joking Adrien. Don't worry." The model smiled shyly and continued to cram his face with the sugary treats.

After about 20 minutes they finally arrived at their destination.

"Wow. I can't remember the last time I came here." The pair gazed up at the slowly darkening sky.

"I love coming here. It seems all of your worries can just melt away." He sighed and the heroine looked over at the boy and the almost sad way he stared at the sky.

"Adrien?" He was shaken from his stupor and smiled over at his classmate.

"Sorry. I just got a bit lost in thought. Anyway, let's go." He took the picnic basket and blanket from the trunk and signaled the driver to be on his way. He then grabbed Marinette's hand and began to walk.

The young, love-struck, designer couldn't help but stare at their intertwined fingers as they strolled to a nice spot beneath a tree.

"Let's sit here. We can watch the sunset while we eat." Once they set up their picnic, Adrien pulled out sandwiches cut in the shape of hearts, fruits cut in the shapes of hearts, in fact, everything that could be shaped as a heart, was. Marinette couldn't help but chuckle at the red faced boy as he scrambled for an explanation.

"I-I'm sorry! When I told the cooks I was going on a date they must have gotten a bit excited." Marinette grinned and leaned over, placing a soft peck on his cheek.

"I don't mind. II think it's cute." This only mad the young man's blush deepen. He cleared his throat and touched his cheek.

"Well then, let's eat."

The two ate the meal happily, talking and finding out new things about one another. Marinette learned that Adrien was really into K-Pop and Adrien learned that Marinette very much enjoyed watching wrestling. They laughed and talked and giggled and by the time the sun completely it's descent behind the horizon, the two were laying on the blanket, him with his arm under her head and her cuddled against him.

"Marinette?" The young woman looked at up her date quizzically. "Why haven't we done this before?" Her eyes widened in surprise as she tried to muster a response.

"W-well you see I...I thought you would never be interested in me and… I was so awkward. I…" But her words were cut off by a soft peck on her lips, just enough pressure for her to know what had happened.

"Well… I'm glad we did now." And the two laid there in comfortable silence.

Once the cold wind began to blow the two, packed up their things and Adrien called his driver. In the back of the Limo they sat together with Marinette's head on Adrien's shoulder and their hands intertwined.

"Marinette… I was wondering… Can we do this again sometime? Only if you want…" Marinette lifted her head from Adrien's strong shoulder and smiled at him cheerfully.

"I would love to." The two grinned at one another and began talking once again, stopping their conversations regretfully when they arrived at the bakery.

"I'll see you Tuesday then?" Marinette nodded and Adrien walked her to the door, making sure the door was locked before walking back to his Limo.

Marinette immediately ran up to her room and jumped on her bed, causing the Kwami, who had been napping in her purse, to bounce out as it unlatched.

"Marinette! Be careful!"

"Sorry Tikki. I'm just so happy! I have to call Alya!" Tikki rolled her eyes in faux-annoyance at the bubbly, love-struck girl but grinned simultaneously. She floated over to her holder's desk and curled up to take a nap.

Meanwhile, Marinette quickly opened her phone and hastily dialed Alya before putting the device to her ear and eagerly awaiting an answer.

"Hey it's Alya! I can't come to the phone right now! Leave a message!" Marinette sighed as she heard the beep. Alya was probably at busy at work at this time. She decided to leave a message for her friend instead, not knowing the next time she'd be able to reach her.

She told her best friend about her date with Adrien and how he kissed her. She told her about how they planned to go out again and how happy she was.

After she hung up Marinette sighed and got into bed, not even bothering to change her clothes.

"Chat? You're early today?" The next day Ladybug and Chat Noir met at their usual spot for patrol. She was surprised to find the black cat hero already waiting for her.

"Hello, Ladybug. I needed to get out a little earlier than planned so I thought I'd wait here." The designer in disguise winced a bit. HE didn't call her "M'lady" or "Bug-a-boo" or anything of that nature. Like last night he was cool and to the point.

"Let's split up again. I'll take the West side; you take the East." He turned, about to jump away when a hand on his shoulder stopped him. He turned and was shocked to see Ladybug standing there with looking down, almost meekly.

"Ladybug?" She stepped back, letting her hand drop off of his leather clad shoulder.

"Chat. I know I hurt you. And I understand if you hate me, or never want to talk to me as more than a crime-fighting partner again. And I know I deserve to be hurt like I did you…. but please, if you want me to keep my distance, or if you hate me or whatever. Please. Just tell me…"

Chat frowned. Sure, he was hurt and he didn't want to get hurt again, but he couldn't deny that he still cared for his partner.

"Ladybug. I don't hate you. I could never hate you. Yes, I was hurt, but I'm not trying to be cold to you."

"Then why are you acting like this, if you aren't mad at me?" She looked at him almost desperately. She wanted to know her partner was ok, that she hadn't damaged him too much. And though it was selfish… She wanted to know if he still wanted to be friends with her.

"I actually… moved on." Ladybug's eyes widened to saucers. Did she hear him correctly? The guy who had been pinning after her for years had moved on.

"Look, Ladybug. I realized that you were never going to get over that man you've loved for so many years. There was no way I could ever compete with a love that long in the making. So, I decided to go on just one date with one of my friends and… and it turned out really well. She's sweet and kind and she reminds me a lot of you." The heroine still couldn't process what he was saying and only blinked in response.

"So, I'm seeing her again soon. And I think… I think this could go well." The polka dot clad woman finally managed to snap herself out of her trance.

"I'm glad you found such a wonderful girl…" She managed to mutter out dryly.

"Yeah, me too." And she was surprised to see a smile on his face. She had missed that smile, but this time it wasn't for her, it was for some other girl. And for some reason, she didn't like that.

"Well, I'll see you next time! I'll try to act better." Chat called and saluted before jumping ad running to the nearest rooftop.

Once again, Ladybug was left alone with nothing to do but patrol the area she was assigned by her partner. As she flung her yoyo she couldn't help the feeling inside her. One would expect her to feel sad lonely, jealous. But all she felt was pissed. Pissed that Chat had moved on. Pissed that Adrien was such a wonderful guy. Pissed that this whole thing happened in the first place. Pissed at being pissed. She was just plain pissed.

With this anger she soared through the sky, a scowl etched on her face.

So, as I said before, this may be complete shit that even other shit doesn't like or this might be golden sprinkles on a chocolate and gold diamond donut. You tell me! I hope you enjoyed and as always (helpful) comments are welcome!

Love ya bunches!

-ThatDorkyFangirl