Adrien Agreste just technically asked her on a date. (Sure. Whatever she wants to believe.) And Marinette said 'YES'! That's it! There goes all that confidence! (Adrien- cool guy of a model -Agreste had just asked her out. She agreed. It is Miraculous~! Code red! Code red with hot polka-dots! Is this even true? Oh yeah! It's happening! The ship's raising cannons! This is not a drill! I repeat: this is NOT A DRILL!)

An invisible red flag felt like popping out of Mari's skull in alarm. She can NOT believe this is happening! Now, that's when her best friend- Alya -came in. It was the day of this 'totally-not-a-date-but-we-will-call-it-that-anyways' date. In Marinette's state of hyperventilation, Alya kept her sane.

"You can do this! You can do this! You can do this!" Alya's cheering her on, repeatedly. "Yeah~! I can do this! I can do this! I can do this!" Marinette exclaimed, as well. They are both in her room- preparing for the much awaited picnic in the park with Adrien- her long time crush (and partner).

But her confidence deflated once she heard their doorbell ring. Adrien's here! "I can not do this! I can not do this!" At her breaking point- Marinette snapped, desperately. Lucky spots! Can the ground just swallow her already? Alya took a look at her hopeless best friend before she face-palmed.

Marinette ran downstairs before her parents could end up giving her an embarrassment by spoiling Adrien. Too late.

She froze in horror once she saw her mom pinch Adrien's cheeks and her father giving occasional puns about bread as he hand Adrien some pastries. Not-so-surprisingly, that boy just kept smiling like he didn't mind. He seems merry.

Mari sighed in both relief and defeat as Alya patted her. "I am going to Nino's! We're going to go on a Ladybug hunt." Alya told as she left the girl alone. The brunette smiled. "It wouldn't hurt to give me all the deets! I'm totes one call. It seems that Nino's callin' me! My phone's off vibrating like crazy! G'luck, Mari! Oh! Her first date! My shy girl grew in- like one minute and 34 seconds -too fast!" Alya teased as she skipped away. Marinette cringed in mock disgust.

When she reached Adrien, Mari practically dragged Adrien away. He seemed too comfortable with her parents. Then, he's going to suggest staying over for lunch. She's sure of it! Afterall, Adrien's Chat. And staying over is something a stray minou would do. "S-Sorry about my parents."

Marinette said with a fake oblivious gaze. "No prob! They are both very kind. Let's take a walk." Adrien suggested. It made Mari wanna squeal. So, she did- on the inside. "Oh! I almost forgot. Great clothes, by the way! It suits you! That must be one of your designs, right?" Adrien asked the nice pigtailed girl. "Y-Yes." She stammered at his compliment.

Marinette wore a cardigan with the same color as her old jacket. A white tank top with a flower pattern and hot pink skirt that reached her knees covered her wonderfully! "It's a simple design. Really. Based on my usual clothes." Mari said as she tapped her pink doll shoes together.

Adrien blinked. "Oh! Wow! I haven't noticed at all!" He said as he smiled. Adrien wore his usual black t-shirt. But he is now sporting some black jeans with a green jacket. All of it was in the name of Agreste's- of course! "I guess I can't say the same about yours. It's way cooler than mine. Nice outfit!" She nudged him as he bashfully chuckled. "Yeah. I can't expect anything else but perfection from father." His eyes showed sadness as he said those words.

Marinette noticed this longing and gave him a comforting smile. He gratefully returned it. Then, they reached the old park. "Let's lay our blanket over there." He paused. "Well, if you like to stay underneath the tree." Adrien suggested. "It is a wonderful idea!" She smiled as he laid their royal blue blanket. "Here, I brought us a basket. With healthy food, of course!" He exclaimed and she giggled.

"I brought sweets~! I hope your dietitians won't mind." He sheepishly grinned at her words. "Y-Yeah. Heh, he. I broke that rule a long time ago." He said.