So I got rained on today, tried to post and then got denied and rained on some more. So here's the next chapter along with a preview of the Ladybug dress. School is kicking my butt, so the art will be a lot slower than I had hoped. But like I said, I want to see what other people come up with too.

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The words stuck to his tongue like molasses. He wanted to just tell her what he felt but something else came out instead.

"Natalie told me that my father is giving you an offer to highlight two outfits in a show next weekend. He'd like to back you with the two hero pieces as an opportunity for you to get some coverage. There were even talks about reaching out to Ladybug and Chat Noir." He bowed his head. This was not what he wanted to say at all. "Will you come with me as my partner to the show?" Adrien was irritated with himself. He knew Marinette had feelings for him, but he couldn't tell her his own.

"That would be an honor." Marinette replied. Adrien inwardly groaned. Why couldn't he be straightforward like when he was Chat?

The shoot was wrapped up and everyone was invited to dinner at the Agreste estate. Everyone was given a formal invitation to the next weekend show. Nino and Alya were encouraged to wear the outfits Marinette had made for them, which they agreed to. Marinette requested to take the Lady's dress and Chat's outfit. Everyone, but Adrien, gave her a questioning look before they accepted.

Marinette sat on her balcony. Her heart was fluttering all over the place. When Adrien had told her everything, it was so fast. Not only did she not register that he had pretty much asked her on a date, but the fact she was getting her designs out on the cat walk. If things went well it would change her life forever. Also, Chat didn't get to tell his love how he felt yet. Maybe, as Marinette she could find out who it was. She would have to play this really carefully. Maybe she could tell him to invite her to the show and find out that way. Yes, that would be her tactic.

As if on cue Chat Noir jumped down in front of her. He bowed in his little charming way and greeted her.

"How is my princess doing on this fine evening?" Chat asked.

"I finished your dress and I also have something to compliment it." Marinette answered as she pulled the two outfits out from the table behind her. "Please take a look." She requested.

Chat Noir first unwrapped the beautiful red dress. He eyed every crystal placed, every seam stitched, and every detail that was sown in.

"You outdid yourself princess." He mused and gently placed the dress down. Chat then unfolded his outfit from the morning.

"I made that for Adrien, but they want to do a runway unveiling. Having the hero's of Paris walk down the catwalk would make the ratings go through the roof." Marinette started to explain. "I was hoping Adrien would want to keep the outfit, but I needed to get it to you somehow. Along with the invitation to be the model behind the outfit." She looked to the side with a far away glance.

"Well it sounds like this guy is passionate about your work and just wants it to be a success. How about after the show I give it back to you. That way you can ask him yourself if he wants to keep it." Chat responded while cocking his head to the side in a questioning manner. Marinette looked up at him and smiled. Chat Noir could give good advice too.

"That sounds like a good idea. I will have to take you up on it. I'll be there anyway so it won't be hard to find each other. Also you can invite a guest to come with you." Marinette finished.

"Well the only people I would invite are going to be there of their own merit. So my plus one will just have to be up to you princess. Perhaps we can give it to your parents?" He asked.

"Would you do that for me Chaton?" She asked. He nodded to her question. Now she could invite her parents to the life changing event.

"I'll be seeing my lady tonight. I will let her know." Chat Noir had snuck up on Marinette and pulled her hand towards him. He placed a sweet kiss on it before picking up the outfits with care. Jumping away, Marinette watched in silence. Oh, she forgot to give him the physical invitations. She gently hit her forehead with the palm of her hand.

Well that backfired. She was so used to him doing that to her as Ladybug, but never as just Marinette. Her hand was pressed against her chest. Marinette's mind was going at full speed. If the person he liked would be there because they were invited, then there was no way anyone could ask them if they were their with Chat Noir. She raged at the stupid cat for making it way to hard to be inconspicuous about it. She was going to get it out of him one way or another.

Once again sorry for the short chapter, I honestly don't look at the word count until it's in Fanfic. I just eyeball it XD

Also yeah, I did say it was going to be a slow burn right? D: SORRY TEAM!