The Adventures of The Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir

When Adrien and Marinette left the bakery, Marinette couldn't help but notice what a beautiful day it was. Flowers were in bloom, the sky was clear... Everything was perfect.

Adrien led her towards a small diner nearby. Marinette suddenly realized that she had no idea how to walk. Did she walk besides him or behind him? Her arms beside her or swaying?

She was so focused on looking normal that she jumped when Adrien put his hand on her shoulder. He put his hand up. "Sorry! I was trying to get your attention."

Marinette was furious with herself. "No, it's okay. I was just...thinking."

Marinette forced herself to focus on Adrien and not herself... But when she paid attention to him she realized he wasn't saying anything and there was an awkward silence between them. When they sat down, the waiter took their orders and they were left with the awkward silence, as though it were a wall between them.

Marinette didn't understand. She had had silences with Adrien before. Why was this one awkward?

Eventually, Adrien spoke. "I'm sorry."

Surprised, Marinette looked at him. "What for?"

"For asking you out. I never should have when I knew that you liked someone else."

Marinette's eyes widened. "What?"

"You wrote about this...amazing person in your notebook. I read it a while ago, do you remember? Then, I became closer to you and realized that I like you... And I didn't even stop to think that you might feel awkward if you said no to me."

Marinette's mouth opened and the waiter chose then to bring them their food. She thanked the waiter and didn't waste a second.

"Are you kidding me Adrien?"

Adrien looked up from his food, shocked at her sudden sharpness.

"I've liked you ever since you gave me the umbrella and told me the truth about the gum on my seat." Marinette's face was getting warm but she pressed on. "I wrote all that stuff about you Adrien. I think you're awesome."

After a moment of silence, she felt a hand on her hand. Surprised, she looked up and saw Adrien smiling at her.

"You have no idea how happy that makes me."

His smile was so genuine that Marinette had to smile back.

The rest of their meal was spent in joyous conversation.

After they had finished eating and Adrien had paid, Marinette asked what movie they were going to be seeing.

Adrien smiled. "Do you like Disney?"

Marinette scoffed. "Of course!"

"We're going to see Moana."

Marinette widened her eyes. "No way! I didn't think that had come out yet!"

Adrien shrugged. "I have my resources."

Marinette grinned. "I can't wait!" Marinette hopped up and started jumping up and down. "C'mon c'mon c'mon!"

Adrien laughed. "Let me eat this last bite real quick."

Adrien stuck his fork in the last bite of cake and acted really slowly. Marinette humphed. "Hurry up!" She couldn't help but laugh at his silliness.

Adrien put it down to torture her more. "I wonder how they make the cake so good."

Marinette huffed. "Adriennnnn." She whined.

Adrien held his hands up in surrender. "Alright! Alright."

He lifted the fork even slower to his mouth. "Alllllllmmmmmmooooooossssssttttt theeeeere."

Suddenly, the cake wasn't there anymore. Adrien looked at his fork, confused. Then, he looked at Marinette who was now chewing.

"Hey!" He protested.

Marinette fluttered her eyes. "What?" She asked, innocently.

Adrien glared at her but he felt his mouth twitch in a smile. "You're going to pay for that. Didn't you tell me that you're ticklish?"

Marinette laughed. "Catch me if you can!"

She raced out of the restaurant. Adrien took out some money for a generous tip and ran after her.

Marinette was a lot faster than he had anticipated. She made it all the way to the movie theatre before Adrien caught up. Adrien stopped and caught his breath. Marinette laughed. "I win!"

"We...weren't...racing." Adrien gasped, laughing. "And I would have won if I hadn't gotten stuck behind a slow old man..."

Marinette rolled her eyes, laughing. Adrien loved her laugh.

"Right. So. Ready to see the movie, m'lady?" He said, offering up his arm for her. Her eyes widened for a second. She nodded and put her arm around his.

They walked in. Adrien nodded to the usher, who immediately ducked behind the counter and grabbed two passes, leaving behind the line of customers. He put them around each of their necks. Adrien followed him and watched Marinette out of the corner of his eye.

The movie theater was made from an older building, one with a couple secret passageways. Inside, there was a special screening room. This was a secret path, known to almost nobody. The owner of the movie theatre kept it out of use, but clean. He only offered it to people he knew could afford his prices, such as Adrien's father.

The room was large enough for a family. But small enough to where Marinette and Adrien could enjoy some privacy.

Inside consisted of several chairs. All of the comfiest chairs that Adrien, personally, had ever had. There was also a table and a bed.

Adrien blushed as he thought of the bed, but led Marinette to the chairs. When Marinette sat, she almost fell through the chair.

"Whoa!" She said, laughing. "This chair is so soft!"

"I know right? Best seat in the house!" Adrien sat next to her. Marinette adjusted and sat up in a more comfortable looking position.

"What kind of snacks do you like?" Adrien asked her as she adjusted herself.

"I like popcorn, but with the kettle corn seasoning."

Immediately an employee brought up some popcorn. Marinette looked at him with wide eyes and Adrien laughed at her expression. "What? Not used to the star treatment?"

"This is awesome!" She exclaimed. "I wouldn't mind a Dr. Pepper with no ice in it as well." The employee walked up, but apparently heard the rest of her sentence. He looked in the drink and blushed. "My apologies ma'am. I wasn't expecting the no ice part. Give me a minute." He rushed out the door. Marinette looked wide eyed at Adrien. Adrien rolled his eyes.

"He's trying. He's only been working here a month."

Marinette grabbed the drink that was now offered to her, thanking Henry. "How do you know that?"

Adrien shrugged. "I like talking to people." He thanked Henry as well. "I'm good for now, Henry. I'll share some of Marinette's popcorn. Thank you for giving us the star treatment."

Henry grinned and bowed with a flourish, exiting the room. Adrien laughed. "He treats me so well."

Marinette took a sip of her drink, seeming to think. "You really are a good person, Adrien."

Adrien, surprised, looked at her. "What makes you say that?"

Marinette took a moment before answering. "You have a ton of resources that you can get with a snap of your fingers. You've grown up used to all this money...but you still know the names and stories of people who work at a movie theaters."

Adrien looked down, blushing. "They've worked hard to make me comfortable. I figure, the least I can do is know their names."

Marinette smiled at him. He smiled back. Then, he waved to the woman behind the projector, Francine, telling her to start the movie.

About halfway through the movie, Adrien put his arm around Marinette.

At the end of the movie, both Adrien and Marinette were clapping. The lights turned back on and Marinette got up and stretched.

"What'd you think?" Adrien asked her, grabbing her popcorn and eating the last bit of it.

Marinette took a second to answer. "It was very good, thank you." She smiled at him. He smiled back and her heart thudded. Oh, she wanted his arm around her again! "There was one thing I found kind of strange though."

"What's that?"

"The fact that it's pronounced 'Mow-ahna' and not 'Mona'. I've been saying it wrong this whole time!"

Adrien laughed. "I have too, don't worry."

The two talked about the movie on the way out the door. Adrien thanked Henry and handed him a tip. Henry bowed again.

"Why does he bow to you?" Marinette asked, thinking of it for the first time. Adrien held the door open.

Adrien laughed. "Oh, he once said that people come there so rarely that they should be considered royalty." Adrien scratched his head. "I feel weird when he does it but he won't stop. I've asked him to before."

Marinette shook her head. "Your life is so awesome."

Adrien shrugged. "It would be. If dad hung out with me more."

Marinette remembered how Adrien's dad hadn't been there at career day. The two were quiet for a moment. Then, Marinette had a moment of bravery.

She reached for his hand. "Thank you for taking me out today."

Adrien's face was turning red. He adjusted their hands, making the hand holding more comfortable. "No problem." Was it just Marinette or did he seem sheepish?

"Next date, it's my treat." She said. Adrien looked like he was about to protest when Marinette raised her hand to stop him. "I know you have money pouring out of your ears, but I already know where we're going to do."

Adrien's look of protest faded into one of curiousity. "Really? Where?"

Marinette shook her head. "You're not going to be getting it out of me."

"Oh really?" He said. He reached around with his left hand and poked her in the rib.

Marinette squirmed away, laughing. "Oh no you don't! It's gonna take more than that to get it out of me."

Adrien rolled his eyes. He held his hand out and Marinette gladly took his hand back. He leaned close to her ear. "I can't wait to see what you have planned."

Marinette's heart raced at how close he was.

And suddenly, they were back at the bakery. Marinette was disappointed. They got there much quicker than she would have liked.

"I'll text you the deets, Adrien." She said, turning to the door.

"Marinette..." Adrien said, softly. Heart pounding, Marinette turned to him. Was this when the...kiss happened?

Adrien took her hand and brought it to his lips, kissing it. "I had a marvelous time today. I cannot wait for our second date."

Marinette nodded, both disappointed and happy he hadn't tried to kiss her on the lips.

Adrien looked her in the eyes and told her honestly, "I don't think kissing on the first date is very gentlemanly. Perhaps at a later time." His eyes twinkled and Marinette blushed at his mind reading abilities.

"Good night, m'lady." Adrien said, releasing her hand.

"Good night, Adrien." Marinette said, in a dreamy state. She opened the door, trying to remember every detail of the date to tell Alya and write in her diary.

A/N Sorry this chapter is posted a little later than I originally post. I was stuck because I kept thinking about how perfect I wanted it to be. Once I let it go and just wrote, I wrote a beautiful chapter. I hope you liked it!