So I see a good amount of people saying that they think Adrien is taking most of the blame, well...you're probably right. Let's see where that leads shall we?

Interest

Marinette POV

"He did what?!" I pulled the phone away to save some what of my hearing from my best friend.

"I'm not kidding Alya, he kissed me on the ferris wheel last night." I repeated, "I mean... according to him it was an accident but-"

"Accident my ass! That boy is definitely into you." She insisted, "You may have a chance after all Mari! Accidents like that don't just happen."

"I don't know, he seemed real set on acting like it never happened." Marinette frowned at the memory remembering the disappointment she felt when he brushed it off. "Besides, even if that is true aren't you the one who encouraged me to go online dating so I could get over him?"

"I also said you could use it to make him jealous, which seems to be working since he's making a move."

"There's plenty of other girls I'm pretty sure he'd rather be with." I said thinking about his kiss with that Veronica model. "I shouldn't get too excited, I might get hurt."

Besides it's not just Adrien who's acting weird, I've gotten weird vibes from Chat lately ever since he found me after my date with Michael.

"Well I support whatever chose you make, but I still think he's interested." Alya paused. "Speaking of guys who are interested, how are things going with that Michael guy you told me about?"

"It's a little early for details Alya. We went on one date and since then I've only seen him once."

"What's he like?"

"He's sweet, handsome, and dare I say it...almost perfect."

"Almost?"

"Yeah that's the thing. He was a little too perfect. With Adrien it's the fact that he's an adorable doof that made him perfect in my eyes, but this guy didn't seem to have any flaws."

"Aw shit." Alya groaned. "This better not end up like that fucking Disney movie with the talking snowman."

I laughed, "Oh come on that was a great movie."

"Yeah, but now I see it everywhere. I swear if I have to hear Nino or anyone else for that matter singing 'Let it go' I'm going to go insane."

I shake my head laughing at Alya's statement. Then there's a knock at the door.

"I got to go Alya, someone's at the door."

"Alright. Oh wait by the way, am I going to see you at the club this Saturday?

I thought for a moment, "Maybe. I'll think about it."

"I'll hold you up to that. See ya girl."

*

Natalie had been the one on the other side of the door when I answered. Mr. Agreste wanted me to accompany Adrien to his photoshoot today to make sure nothing goes wrong.

Adrien seemed the same as always, but I can't help feeling there's something off about him today.

I watch Adrien pose for the pictures as the photographer takes many shots. He really can make any one look good, of course it's not like Adrien needs any help with that.

"No no no this is all wrong." The photographer groaned. "Something is missing."

I looked over at the wardrobe rack then back towards Adrien and the photographer.

"I think I have something." I walk over to the rack and grab a beige scarf, then I head back over to the photographer. "I think this will go nice."

"Hmm..put it on him."

I nodded and walked over to Adrien. Slinging the scarf over his shoulder and around his neck I tried to focus on positioning the scarf just right. I could feel Adrien's piercing gaze the entire time it was almost hard to concentrate.

Once I was finish I went back to my place behind the photographer.

"Parfait! Just le look I was looking for!"

Looking back at Adrien he smiled at me sending a wink my way, I smiled back giving a thumbs up.

After the photoshoot Adrien removed his scarf and stepped aside to where I was.

"Nice call with the scarf. Then again I shouldn't be surprised, you always had an eye for these sort of things."

"Thanks. I kinda knew from the start the outfit seemed off."

He chuckled, "Well I'm going to go change. I'll be back in a minute."

"Okay, see you in a bit.*

Adrien headed towards his dressing room to change back into his regular clothes, I felt someone come in his place.

"Well hi there."

I looked up and saw the brunette model from a couple weeks back. The one who did that couples shoot with Adrien.

And that kiss...

"Oh...hi." I didn't want to be rude she hasn't really done anything to me to really deserve it. Adrien isn't exactly my boyfriend. "Veronica? Right?"

"That's me." She smiled. "And you must be Marinette. I've heard so many wonderful things about you."

"Really? How nice."

"Yeah. Hey I hope you don't mind me asking, but you and Adrien wouldn't happen to be dating right?"

I blinked, "What?"

"I'm sorry I don't mean to intrude, I was just curious cause I asked him earlier if he wanted to join me for brunch and he told me that he already had eyes for someone."

"He does?" Well..this is new. "Well, I'm not so sure who she is but I guarantee it's not me."

"I don't know, you two seem rather close."

"No offense Veronica, but why does it matter to you so much?"

"I just wanted to know what competition I'm up against." She said rather bluntly with a flip of her hair. "A guy like Adrien is hard to find, I'm surprised you haven't grabbed him already."

"Okaaay, well I got to go I have work to do."

"I'm telling you Marinette, guys like Adrien won't stay single for long and I'm not the only one who's after him." With another flip of her hair she sashayed away.

Adrien came next to me watching the model walk away. "Did I miss something?"

"No...not at all. Hungry?"

"Starving. I could go for some crossiants."

"Is there anything else you rather eat?" I asked with a smirk.

"Probably not. Let's get going." He urged me out the door.

*

Ladybug POV

Wow, I have been slumming it as Ladybug, I can't remember the last time I transformed and went on a patrol.

On our way over to the bakery, Adrien and I spotted an akuma terrorizing the city.

Giving a quick excuse I ran off to transform, Adrien disappearing as well in the process.

After the akuma was purified I told Chat that I'd be patrolling tonight just to be safe.

Stretching my legs as Ladybug is just what I needed I can't believe I've been so distracted.

I swung over near the Eiffel tower to scan the area, when I noticed a figure sitting near the top.

Swinging over for a closer look I went behind to try to get a closer look.

Chat sat on the edge looking over Paris. He looked like he was very deep in thought.

I decided to make myself known. "Well look what the cat dragged in."

He jumped, but relaxed once he realized it was me. "Well hello M'Lady. A fine evening wouldn't you agree?"

I took a seat next to him on the edge. "Yeah, the city of Paris really is beautiful, I can't think of anything more beautiful."

"Heh...I can think of...a couple."

Rolling my eyes I decided to ask him. "So why are you up here? You look like you have something on your mind."

He sighed. "Well, I've been thinking...about someone."

"A crush I assume?

"I'm starting to think it's way more than a crush." He said honestly. "I just...can't get her out of my head. I feel like I'm going insane."

"Is that bad?"

"No, not at all. It's just...I...I don't know." He groaned resting his face in his hands.

"Well..what do you think of this girl?"

"She's... amazing, there's really no one else like her."

"Listen Chat, I got some... interesting advice today and I was told that someone like that is hard to find and chances are you're not the only one." I placed a hand on his shoulder. "If you like this girl and you want to be with her I suggest you make a move before it's too late."

Chat nodded, a wide smile appearing on his face. "Yeah...you're right. Thank you Ladybug"

"No problem Chaton."

With a grin on his lips he grabbed his baton and vaulted away. As I watched Chat leave I couldn't help scolding myself.

Make a move before it's too late huh? You couldn't even make a move with Adrien and you had 5 years to do it.

Some friend you are Marinette...