Chapter Ten

Marinette walked towards the Le Grand Paris. Gabriel's setting for his latest show. Marinette still couldn't believe what had happened the day before. Her heart beat faster every time she thought of Chat's lips against hers. There was no going back now. Tikki had told her, Marinette was okay with that. She had made her choice and she was happy with Chat. One day she would tell Alya and Chloe, she wasn't looking forward to it, but it had to be done. She had only one problem.

"Hey Marinette! This is crazy isn't it?" Adrien. Marinette went weak in the knees just looking at him.

"Oh! Hey." She waved, hoping he wouldn't notice her leaning against the pole for support

Adrien and Marinette walked inside, "So, what did I tell you? Dad loved your pictures."

"They weren't that good!" Marinette blushed.

"Yeah They were." Adrien argued, "If they weren't you wouldn't be here."

Marinette looked around. The foyer was filled with people rushing around, carrying lights and cameras and other equipment, a catwalk had been put up on one side of the room, and a lot of models were standing around chatting or drinking water and preparing to get their make up.

"No, I guess I wouldn't be here. Thank you, Adrien." Marinette smiled at her crush, a smile Adrien rarely got to see as his civilian form. This was a real genuine smile, that reached her blue eyes and made them sparkle. he smiled back, his own true friendly smile, (the special "umbrella scene" heartbreaking one!) and put a hand on her shoulder and steered her towards his father.

"Father, Marinette's here."

Gabriel turned around and nodded to Marinette. "Welcome, Miss Dupain-Cheng.'"

He said with his hands behind his back, his head held high, and his mouth not moving from the frown that currently (and always) occupied his face.

"I'm glad you could make it, you will get to learn a lot here today. So pay attention. If you get lost or don't know what to do, ask Nathalie"

And then he walked away.

"Uh, thanks?" Marinette called after him.

"I know, Father is often brief," Adrien sighed, looking a bit embarrassed.

"It's alright,"

"Now, Miss Dupain-Cheng." Adrien adopted a gruff tone that was a lot like Gabriel's, and put his hands behind his back.

"You will learn a lot today. So pay attention. And If you get lost, ask Nathalie."

Marinette laughed at his imitations, and then stopped. Where had she seen that?

Adrien stopped to, wanting to slap him himself for letting it slip.

"Well, I'd better get ready." He said hurriedly. "See you later?" Marinette nodded and watched Adrien get swallowed up by the mass of people.

Marinette wandered around for the rest of the day, taking notes and getting inspiration. She learnt a lot as she watched the professionals, but all to soon, it was over. After saying goodbye and thank you to both Gabriel and Adrien, Marinette left.

The sun was out and birds were singing, Marinette was happy. Very happy, and when she climbed the stairs to her room, to find Chat Noir on her bed, Marinette decided her life, was perfect.

A/N Hi guys. I am sooooo sorry I haven't been writing in like, forever! I do get serious writers block. :( Well, I got you another chapter, even if it's small, but I'm going to try and get this story finished. Bug out!