AN: Okay, a Shout out to NeoKiMaChi for granting me permission to use his/her story 'Model' for this fic. Really happy that people are liking this react idea. So thank you to all my readers and reviewers for seeing my work. Now on with the next viewing.
The two lovers finally separated from what seems like an eternity, well for them it was. While in reality they were lip locked for about 5 minutes. Even when they separated, their eyes still stared at one another's, full of warmth and love. While in the audience, they just stared in silence and just watched in happiness, although for Alya, and Rose, they were gushing at this. The scene before them was like something out of a child's fairytale book. Fate's coughing was enough to snap them out of their loving daze. They looked at him, some with annoyance at interrupting this, while others were just in curiosity. Fate just smiled at the two and continued on what he has to say.
"Perfect Adrien. Absolutely perfect. Just like we practiced. Although we still have a viewing to do, I only did this because of the last viewing, so this was a way to apologize so to speak. But don't you worry." Fate said before he conjured something and it materializes a flash drive in front of each and every one in the audience, including the two lovers.
"I took the liberty to record and preserve it." Fate finished, everyone got the hint that inside was a recording of the event that just happened.
With the feeling of the love of the lovers still high in the room, Fate told everybody that he will give them time. And boy it took about an hour and a half for them to finish gushing at what just happened, also one of the reasons it took so long was because Adrien and Marinette engaged in another make out sesh that took about 30 minutes. While the guys looked bashful, the girls just whistled, awwwwwed, or like Alya recorded the whole thing. Now with all of it was said and done, they went back to their respective seats. For Adrien he placed Marinette on his lap, while she just laid back and settled in. Tikki and Plagg were right beside them.
With everybody settled, Fate began the viewing. And he has a feeling they will really appreciate this one.
Adrien was currently sulking, why? Because he was currently at another one of his father's photo shoot and just his luck, with no Marinette. He sighed again, while his make-up artist is already giving him odd looks. He can't just help it, I mean, who could blame him, he hasn't spent time with his Marinette since like, forever!
"Forever? Really Adrien?" Alya asks with a skeptical eyebrow. Adrien just stuck out his tongue, he wholeheartedly agrees with his other self. Any time his Lady is not with him feels like an eternity.
Well, not forever per se. It has been such a busy week, with tests and projects piling up, and with a city to defend and him with all his photo shoots, they weren't able to spend time together to hang out, and even if they do, it's always when they were flat out exhausted. He misses-no- HE LONGS for his Lady! He doesn't want to sound clingy or needy, but after their revealing of their identities incident, while realizing that all wasted time they circling the other- he wants to make due with those missed chances damn it! He missed Marinette so much that completely he zoned out on what his photographer was saying.
"Huh? I guess this is one of the lucky Universes. *Sigh* What I wouldn't give to take all that lost time back…" Adrien said, the others agreed with that one, because if they were in his shoes, they would probably wish the same thing. Marinette just gave a warm smile towards her boyfriend and gave him a peck on the lips, causing him to melt and just relax now.
"While true Adrien, I believe you should focus on the here and now. Given the circumstances, you shouldn't have much to complain about." Fate advised. Adrien's brain was still melted unfortunately, but on the plus side, Marinette heard it and agreed with his statement, I mean this viewing, as well as Fate's meddling, causing all of this to become reality. They have a lot to be thankful for the Cosmic Writer's intervention.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE WON'T COME!?"
Everyone jumped at the sudden shout of other Adrien's Photographer. Some even clutched their chests to calm their overbeating hearts. For Prime Adrien he can already tell who the said Photographer is. He was always an eccentric one.
He was snapped out of his musings with his photographer's screech. And from the looks of it, there's a problem with the other main model that was supposed to be the face for the apparel, and judging by his photographer's face, it would be an issue; since even though the shoot was mainly for male line of clothing, his father decided to give a sneak peak on the female line as well, hence the need of at least one, belonging of the opposite gender, to execute the theme properly.
"OF ALL THE TIMES SHE HAD TO CANCEL! RAWR! FIND ME ANOTHER MODEL THIS INSTANT!"
"I don't know whether to hide in fear, or hide just to avoid someone seeing me with him?" Alix commented on the photographer's behavior.
His photographer all but ordered and his staff, fearing his wrath, went scrambling to find a replacement. Adrien, while internally picturing his photographer breathing fire, just sighed and sat at the chair reserved for him, hoping to just get this over with already so he can call his Lady. He dreams of cuddling on her lap like the cat he is, while her fingers were threading through his hair.
"Wish granted kitty~." Marinette said, as she placed his head on her lap and she stroked his hair. As for the 'kitten', he was purring in bliss at the position he was in. And Alya was right there to preserve the moment with her phone. At this rate, she'd run out of storage space.
He was still on his own world when his photographer screamed yet again, but this time, it was to call someone's attention.
"Excuse me miss! Yes, you! Please come! Please!"
Adrien turned to look at the direction his photographer was currently calling out to, and when he saw who it was, he can't help but let out a mixture of a smile and a grin spread across his face (he even squealed like an obsessive fan in his mindscape). For his photographer was calling out on his Lady! Marinette.
"What a surprise… Who didn't see this one coming?" Chloe rhetorically asked. It was obvious to everyone by now on who the other Adrien's photographer was calling out to. At this stage of the game, they'd be surprised if it was another person besides his girlfriend. Also why else would he be showing a goofy, giddy, hopeless romantic kind of face?
Marinette on the other hand was just minding her own business before all of this. She was just on her way home after a delivery and used the park as a short cut, while not knowing that her silly cat was having a photo shoot on the said park. And unlike her kitty, she's not sulking externally, but internally. She admits, to the whole world, that she dearly misses her cat as well. She won't deny that if you ask her. Projects, fighting Akuma possessed citizens, helping in her family's bakery, creating new designs – the list could go on; really were some of the reasons hindering her time to spend with Adrien. But she knows that its part of anyone's life to having something to think and do about from time to time. You can't have a 'single-routine' every time. Life will definitely be boring and redundant if that were to be it.
Everybody can only nod their heads in respect for Marinette and Adrien's management of so many responsibilities. Meanwhile Mme. Bustier was contemplating something. Now that she knows the identity of Ladybug and Cat Noir, perhaps she could give the two some leeway, just to lighten up their already full plate. It was the least she could do, given that they save the city of Paris on a daily basis. It will also give them all the time they need to show some love to one another.
So, back at to what's happening right now, her being called out only to be loomed over by someone she doesn't know; then her being dragged by a 'man' with the very expensive looking and latest DSLR Canon camera hanging around his neck with her gaping like a fish out of water; her, now being the center of attention from every staff member present, with other gorgeous male models (What? She still can appreciate what she sees!)
"HSSSSSSS!" Adrien, still on his Lady's lap, hissed in jealousy but was quickly quailed at Marinette's soothing hands on his scalp, as well as a warm kiss on his forehead. The girls can agree with the other Marinette. While very committed to her lover, she should still have the right to appreciate other people's appearances.
Eyeing her with a casual look on their faces and lastly her seeing her kitty cat with a gleeful expression on his face; as if he just received the present he was literally dying to have; and her, still completely and utterly confused on what the heck is going on with only knowledge that she is at her boyfriend's photo shoot (that she should be aware of, since she does have his schedule written on her pull-over).
"W-wha?"
"You are perfect my dear!"
"H-huh?!"
The next thing she knows is that she's being, well, for the lack of better description; groped. She squeaked, faced blushing into a shade of red so dark that she resembles her costume. O-oh my gosh! W-wha?! Her mind is in shambles. She's being molested! Publicly she might add! She felt the 'man's' hand going from her chest, then to her sides, then to her thighs; and – OH MY GOD! – even her bum was not spared! OH MY GOODNESS! OH EVERYTHING THAT IS SWEET AND CRUNCHY LIKE COOKIES! GOD! I'VE BEEN A GOOD GIRL! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! LET ME BE SWALLOWED BY THE GROUND!
The class, including Marinette didn't know whether to be mortified or just cringe at what the other Marinette was experiencing. However Adrien just nodded in an apologetic manner at what she is forced to endure. He also know what it felt like when that photographer got a bit handsy on some models, he was always an expressive one. Even he experienced that kind of thing once before, and to say that his Father had a few choice of words with the guy was a bit of an understatement. He even threatened to file for a restraining order if he did it again.
On Adrien's part, him and everyone on the set, were left with their jaws hanging, face blushing (with embarrassment or shock; we can't say) and still as statues. They knew that the photographer can be very expressive when he's found something, or in this current case, someone that has garnered his interest. Adrien was still mortified when he first met the said photographer, he cannot deny, even the staff and other models cannot rebuff that their photographer, who he calls himself "Luss-onee", as far as Adrien remembers, their photographer's name is from Italian origin, but has quite the fixation with Japanese honorifics that he uses both; was an exceptional professional, that many companies, including his own Father's, fight tooth and nail just to get a spot on his schedule.
"Oh Yeah! Now I remember him! I've seen his works before, and I gotta say they really stand out than the rest. I can see why how he can get away with his little expressive behavior. Sorry girl, but you have to admit. The man has an eye for talent~" Alya winked at her best friend, already figuring out what's gonna happen. And she likes where this viewing is going, hopefully it would be like the other viewing, and honestly she's on the fence whether the female teaser lines would be on the Lingerie category, or swimsuit kind. Because she still wants her BFF to torture her man with her dark side.
Marinette didn't know whether to follow her other self's example and wish for the ground to swallow her or just endure it and go with the flow. Because she somehow likes the idea of her being on Adrien shoes for once. And her boyfriend isn't one to complain when it comes to her beauty.
Back to the present; he feels sorry for his innocent Marinette. He was so happy that she was at his photo shoot that he totally forgot the tendency of his current photographer. But, he also can't deny that he is amused with the show he's currently privileged to watch. 'I'm so sorry Milady, but 'Luss-onee' is giving me quite an idea for our next cuddling.'
Prime Adrien suddenly felt a chill run down his spine when he looked at Marinette's sweet smiling face. Although he doesn't know whether that smile is genuine, or she's planning for his next torture session.
"Don't worry kitty, he's also giving me an idea for the future~." She said in a sickly sweet tone, which causes him to gulp deeply already fearing for his life. The girls meanwhile were giggling, already imagining what their girl would do to teach her man a lesson in Chivalry.
He quickly shook his head and heaved a sigh when finally, Luss-onee, his photographer finished his inspection with Marinette. Who is currently red as a tomato?
"Ma Cheri! You are absolutely perfect! Your huge stunning blue eyes, your small stature, your petit, yet curvy and fit body, your pink pouty lips and your bluish black hair! You are an absolute beauty! Like a porcelain doll! The outright epitome of beauty and innocence!"
"Hmm~ Beauty yes, but innocence? I sincerely doubt about that last one~." Alya teased. Everyone looked at their Marinette as she stroked her kitty's head, while her face shows a sweet smile, they very much doubt that there's anything innocent behind it. Meanwhile Adrien's just purring as he enjoys the viewing, as well as his Lady's soft hands.
"Oh! Where have you been in my life?! Have you even considered modeling as your career? You can even run Adri-kun's for his money! Oh! You must model for me A.S.A.P! And I won't take 'no' as an answer! I won't let you-!"
Marinette was still trying to come down from her unconscious, at the same time conscious state. She even barely understood what this crazy man's saying! But the only thing(s) that's clear to her is that she was 'kidnapped' and is now being, literally forced to model with Adrien- Wait, what?
Model.
Model for this photo shoot.
Model the Agreste line of fashion.
Model with Adrien.
HER?! MODEL?! AS IN H-E-R?!
She already came down from her high, now she's definitely going back up. She was literally going to model the Agreste line; which she dreamed of being able to design for the said line, but modeling? No. Absolutely not. It was definitely not one of them; her lifetime goals were already laid out for her, damn it! I mean she is plain old Marinette for crying out loud! Who in their right mind would want her, a plain, shy, clumsy, but a fashion-loving girl; model a very well-known brand, both renowned locally and internationally? Apparently this 'man' does.
"I don't know Marinette, from what we saw a few Views ago. You didn't seem to chicken out when you modeled some Ling- MMMMPPP!" Alix's mouth was suddenly clamped shut by Kim, Ivan, and Nathaniel's hands. They did not want to give their Marinette anymore ideas and ammunition against them and Adrien! They want their blood to remain inside them thank you very much! Nino just gave out a relieved sigh, happy that Prime Marinette didn't hear any of that. Alya just pouted at that, while her BFF is still a sweet little girl. Fate decided to put some spice in her, and got rid of her insecurities. So now, she may still be able to fully tip the scales to the dark side.
She was still silent, blushing even, but with a lot of insecurities running wild in her mind. Her face was drawn into a troubled expression that many saw (as adorable), and gave her a somewhat pitying at the same time, encouraging smile. After all, their photographer will take a while in his gushing; they though wrong.
At Adrien's part, he saw more into her expression. Adrien saw how her eyes dimmed, losing its shine. He saw how she hunched her shoulders in uncertainty. He saw how his princess was on a brink of a meltdown, her own mind working against her. He saw his Lady feel out of place. And that, would absolutely not do.
My Lady.
My Princess.
My Marinette.
"Awww~ Kitty you're so sweet~." Marinette said as she gave him a peck on the lips. Adrien's face was supporting a goofy smile. But Marinette has other ideas.
"Buuuuuut~ I still have some ideas for you in the future~" She said with a sinister looking sweet smile. Adrien's smile now turned into a face of sheer terror at what she has in mind. Alya and the girls who voted for dark Marinette, fist bumped each other at what they were seeing and hearing.
Slowly he stood from his seat and made his way towards his princess. And as he rose, came a small screeching sound from the chair being pushed back on the pavement. The sound got the attention of 'Luss-onee', causing him to stop his enthusiastic commentaries towards Marinette, and Marinette turned her attention to her kitty; she almost forgot that he was also present, and when she saw that he was making his way to her, she instantly relaxed and let out the breathe she never knew she was holding back. She saw him adorning a fond smile that she slowly, yet unconsciously returned.
'How do you do it kitty? Making me feel relaxed in an instant while just knowing you're coming my way.'
"It's because you two are made for each other! You two are literally soul mates!" Rose gushed. The Adrienette shippers happily agreed with her, they truly are a match made in Heaven.
Adrien saw Marinette relaxed and even smiled; that was a relief. Seeing that he got to stop her from wild undesirable musings, which he knows was about her insecurities. As he made his way towards his Lady and Luss-onee, his eyes focused solely on a pair of blue magnificent orbs, he slowly reached out one of his hands and hold on of Marinette's.
"Wo de furen, ni meishi ba?"
Marinette was touched. Using her mother's native language was a soothing remedy that she always adored, even when she was still young. Her mother would often switch to this dialect when she's either feeling down or wanting to know more of her heritage. The best part about it was that it served like their secret code, that even her father had trouble understanding.
"So what's the secret code for Seven Hours in Heaven~?" Alya teasingly said. This made Adrien turn a bit red, however to everyone surprise Marinette replied back with a teasing look on her face.
"Qi Xiaoshi Zai Tiantang~" Was her response. Everyone, including Adrien can only gape at that. They didn't know that Marinette knew her mother's native language, not even Tikki knew. In truth she only knows a few words and some basic sentences. And Seven Hours in Heaven was in that category. (I apologize if this isn't the correct phrasing or words, tell me what it really translates). With everyone stunned to silence, Fate just resumed the viewing.
When Adrien learned about this secret between Marinette and her mother, he surprised his princess one night during their patrol. It was their third month anniversary and he planned out everything. It started with him, as Chat Noir, asking his Lady to play a very childish game 'follow the leader'. Marinette in her Ladybug outfit, just rolled her eyes fondly with a snarky remark of him being childish, the nevertheless, indulged him for the night, after all, it was rare for her kitty to ask for the lead, and why not? It was their third month anniversary of being official, both as their alter-egos and as civilian anyways.
"So in other words. Marinette's the one mostly wearing the pants in the relationship~?" Alix teased. And Adrien was not ashamed to admit that while he does like to lead from time to time, he prefers following his Lady's lead. Because in truth, he's more attracted to strong independent women.
"Lead the way, Mon Coeur."
Chat Noir nearly tripped on the ledge he and his Lady were on. While his Lady giggled lovingly, knowing that she got what she wanted. Shaking his head to get his thoughts straight; while trying to hide the adorable pink hue running across his cheeks. He extended his hand, a gentleman gesture really, albeit exaggerated and faced Ladybug with a very Adrien-charming smile.
"Shall we my Lady?"
So that night, they race across roof tops while the stars are shining so bright. They first visited the place where they first met; then to the place they first fought their first Akuma possessed villain as a team, then so on so forth. They relived all the places where their fight took on and the areas they stayed on to watch the wonderful Parisian view. It was a beautiful night indeed.
Everyone watched in awe at the view of their city from their perspective. They knew that Paris is beautiful, but to see it from this height gave them a new appreciation for the city.
When they heard the beeping of their miraculous, they knew it was time to go home, and when Ladybug was about to stand, his fingers wrap around her wrist gently gaining her attention. She looked, only for blue gems to clash with shining emeralds, reflecting utmost affection that she can't help but blush at its intensity. Slowly he opened his mouth, his lips parting and uttering words in what she and her mother calls their secret code.
Marinette was speechless, which Adrien finds absolutely, tooth-rotting cute; as Adrien tells her that he knows how to speak, read and even write the said language, only for his princess to caught him in a tight embrace and telling him that he was the best. If his Mari and her mother use the dialect as some sort of 'girl talk secret code', for them it was their private affectionate callings to one another. They ended the night with their first and official kiss.
"Yeah… That time with Dark Cupid really didn't count." Marinette said. Everyone was on the fence on whether that were true or not, some said that it counted because if it wasn't a true loves kiss then Adrien wouldn't have snapped out of it. While the others countered that he needed to be aware for it to count.
Currently, Marinette completely vanquish her negative thoughts, knowing that she shouldn't dwell on them and because of her boyfriend's subtle but loud visual of his affection towards her was enough.
His Lady's response was enough. Mentally patting himself on the back, he knew his intention was received.
He then turned to 'Luss-onee' and asked if he could talk to Marinette and give her the heads-up on what their photo shoot project is about, which sent the photographer into a realization on what has occurred an on what he has done.
"My dear! I'm so sorry! I truly crossed the line this time! I truly am sorry cheri!"
"Well at least he knows where the boundaries are." Mylene commented on the complete 180 the photographer just did. This was one of the good reasons why Adrien prefers Luss-onee, while he's a bit eccentric, but at least he knows when he's being too harsh or extreme on his models and apologizes. Although his apologies were a bit too much for some of the people in production.
His all but wailed which his Princess in return told Luss-onee that it was alright and that no harm done while smiling adorably with a blush still adorning her pale complexion (well mentally, yes, there was some harm done).
After more apologies and reassurances from both Adrien and Luss-onee. Marinette was literally swept away for hair, make-up and wardrobe change.
While on Adrien's side, he was currently doing the final shot for his part of the photo shoot, since the shoot started earlier that day and that the female line was just a small preview, meaning that it will only take a while to finish the shoot, what was time consuming was the preparation.
On the final click, he let a sigh knowing his part was done (For his last shoot he was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with a sea green gradient at the bottom and dark grey cargo shorts with paired with a pair of grey and black sneakers) and instead of the traditional 'that's a wrap' he only heard murmurings and some squeals from some of the staff.
"Oh wow! It really suits her!"
"Is she sure that she didn't model before?"
"She's so cute!"
When he turned his attention to what all the musings was all about, he felt his jaw hanging.
Everyone in class, except for Marinette because she was now in designer mode, left their jaws hanging as well when they saw Marinette. Adrien meanwhile was now unashamed of ogling at his Lady's outfit because this time he is blushing due to the absolute pure innocent beauty of his Lady's clothing. Meanwhile Alya was taking pictures like the other photographers of the other universe, her girl really is born to be a model because right now she couldn't find any flaws to edit out. No blemishes or anything that will make her look bad. Marinette was truly a thing of pure beauty.
There was his Princess looking absolutely adorable. She was wearing a green three quarter sleeved shirt with a white collar and white ends printed with red and white geometric square patterns. It was also adorned with thin black leather-like ribbons on the collar and on the sides of the sleeves, while the rest of her arms were covered with a skin tight golden brown warmers. Her scarf, mixed with red, shorts and thigh high stockings are similarly colored as her arm warmers with a touch of white. On her feet were red simple doll shoes. Finally her hair was stylized into a low side ponytail held by a lovely hair tie that showcase all the colors she was currently wearing.
Adrien unconsciously pulled out his phone and took a picture.
Prime Adrien copied his counterpart's movement and did it without looking away at all. As well as a majority of the male section of the class that weren't in a relationship right now. And perhaps some of the girls as well... Mostly Alya.
"My, my! You look adorable Mari-chan!"
On Marinette's part, she was nervous, but when she saw how her kitty looked at her while unconsciously pulling his phone to take a picture of her, she smiled knowing that she was the reason behind his unhinged jaw (Which she knows that Plagg will surely teases him about it later).
There was a 'click' and flash of light, and like a spell, the daze look of Adrien (and all of the staff members and other models) vanished. Marinette was left blinking back to reality and was wondering what just happened.
"Beautiful! That smile and blushing of yours is so real! You're a natural!"
"Nope! It's ALL NATURAL!" Alya exclaimed. And they say that you have to be a different person when it comes to modeling, apparently you just have to be a Marinette to get that kind of natural smile blush perfectly executed.
Everyone jumped at the loud exclamation of Luss-onee who took the opportunity to shot Marinette's adorable smile.
"Are you sure that you didn't model before? Because it's just the first shot and it's already perfect! You are born to model! I mean look at this shot! You truly-"
Luss-onee continued with his rambling as he showed everyone on the set the shot he just got. There were kudos and cooing, praises even (And some of the models were actually blushing while looking at her, which didn't go unnoticed by a certain blonde who was currently walking towards her).
It didn't go unnoticed alright, because here he is walking towards her with an affectionate smile (but if you listen closely, you might hear some growling) while wrapping his arm around the oblivious Marinette who tilted her head in question. Why, oh why are you so, so cute?"
"You are so cute Marinette."
"Not the term I would use now, from what Fate showed us earlier, she can be innocently cute or just feign cuteness hiding a black widow ready to eat her lover alive." Rose whispered to Juleka. Who wholeheartedly agreed with about their current Marinette. While she retained her purity and innocence, Fate diluted her shy nature with her now newfound devilish confidence. Right now she can disguise her motives with a look of purity of an Angel, but the intentions of a Devil. They wonder how long before Adrien turns into her slave completely.
Adrien's compliment made Marinette blush cutely and light headed, and if weren't for his hold on her she would have fallen already. (Adrien while still holding Marinette close, was exuding an ominous aura that was directed to the other models. It was practically screaming. 'SHE IS MINE!' the said models on the other hand was shaking out of fear for their lives; who knew that Adrien Agreste was the possessive type. 'Adrien?', 'Yes?' 'P-please l-let go, I-I can't breathe!', 'Gah?! I'm so sorry Marinette!').
After Luss-onee's gushing, he turned towards back Marinette, who was still held by a clingy blonde haired kitty of hers, and told her that he will take a few more shots before she changes onto the second outfit.
"Now let's go on with the shoot! But Adrien dear, please let go of lovely Marinette. And what is this dark aura vibe I'm feeling?"
"Yeah Adrien~ what is this I'm feeling~? It smells like *sniff* jealousy?" Alix mocked Adrien. Said model just pouted and settled deeper on his Lady's lap as she stroked his hair in bliss.
After a few more shots (and a few minutes of trying, and failing and trying again to coax Adrien to let go- "Adri-kun. LET. GO." "Now do just that Mari dear! Marvelous poses Mari-chan! Keep it up!), the first part of the preview is done.
We now see a pouting Adrien who was hauled onto a seat due to his attitude and action a while ago by yours truly; Luss-onee. While Marinette was currently still in the tent prepared for wardrobe change. The said model was bummed by being placed at a corner, but he was also excited to see what outfit his Lady will wear next. Thankfully he didn't have to wait long, for the flapped of the entrance of the tent was flipped and out came the apple of his eye.
Ooooh, la, la!
Once again, all the males, and some females of the class gaped at the next outfit Marinette was wearing. Meanwhile for Prime Marinette she was formulating design plans, this viewing is really helping her out. For Alya, she was now trying to take as many shots as she can, because she's now planning on selling them to the right buyers. Namely, some boys in school that had or has a crush on Marinette. Unfortunately for them, their hopes will be dashed when they find out that she's already taken. Meh, all sales are final as they say. As for Adrien, he immediately sat right up and could not take eyes on his Lady's outfit in the viewing.
If her first outfit was adorable, her second was downright the very definition of fashionably cute and innocent! She was now wearing Chinese-themed, wide long sleeved dressed with white and different hues of pink as its ensemble. It has a wide collar and its skirt was pleated that is seemingly held by ribbons located under her bust. Her toned legs were covered by a lovely floral patterned leggings in the color of pastel green. Her feet adorning a pair of a lovely toe-covered sandals with colors similar to her outfit. Her hair this time was held into two darling chignon buns held by a pink band.
It was suddenly quiet and it was making Marinette uneasy. The attention she's getting from the other models and staff was really too much. I mean, she's used to the attention when she's Ladybug, but as Marinette, it was like she bit off more than she can chew.
She gulped.
"U-um, do I look okay?" She murmured timidly while looking down on her footwear.
"You look like a Princess."
Marinette gasps as she turned to Adrien, another shade of red adorning her cheeks. On Adrien's part, looking at Marinette with that outfit, all he could think about is that she looks like a modern day Chinese Princess.
His Princess.
"Marinette ma Cherie! Ma Cherie! You should really consider modeling as one of your future career!"
The shoot went with its flow; multiple shots later, the second part of the preview was finished. What's amazing is that it usually took hours to finally get the perfect shot, but on Marinette's part, the reason it took so long is because their photographer couldn't help but take more shots of Marinette.
"Not that I blame them. I mean, from the looks of things every shot is just too perfect! And they can't really decide which is best." Adrien said with love towards his Lady. Normally, photo shoots only took so long because the shots weren't all that good. But when his Lady models, every shot is just too good! Nobody would be able to decide which photo they should take!
Every shot, compliments will be fired in rapid succession and it's not just Luss-onee doing the compliments; the whole staff and even the other models. The digital editors on the set also couldn't help but give their kudos, saying that the pictures they are receiving scarcely need editing.
Adrien also couldn't help but be part of it as well. As a bonus, he can see how his Lady is actually having fun. Her eyes was alight with slight nervousness but was overshadowed by glee. Her body language was relaxed and you can clearly see her gentle smile, which was contagious.
He noticed that usual hassle and tenseness in reaching the deadline that the staff members usually embodies was replaced with contentment, and dare he say it, fun. Modeling and photo shoots were not, after all sunshine and rainbows. But Marinette, just being here, just being the warmth that she selflessly and unconsciously personify, made another session of redundant clicking cameras, flashing lights, re-touches of make-up and wardrobe changes, as if it were a playtime.
"Marinette's presence alone can light up a room with no light source! I mean it's only gloomy when she's gloomy, right girls?" Alya said, the rest of the girls, even Chloe, excluding Liar. Everyone knew that Marinette can make anything fun, even pre-prod, her sunshine attitude can really light up the room with her tender aura. Adrien only smiled and pulled his Lady closer to him, she snuggled deeper into his chest. As he breathed deeply into her midnight blue hair. Is there anything his Lady can't do? Because every move she makes, is always a surprise to him on how happy she does it.
Seeing her move her hands, angling her head at a certain direction, smiling sweetly, with the natural elements around her – with all his bad luck, he was really lucky on having her.
You truly are amazing My Lady, and I'm one lucky unlucky alley cat that you have wrapped around your finger.
"Yes. Yes I truly am one lucky unlucky cat." Adrien whispered in her ear. She just giggled at his dorkiness. He was really a dork. But he is her lovable dork.
"Okay everyone! We're almost done! Just another set then we'll wrap up!"
He wasn't sure if he was tired or that the lights on the set were playing tricks on his eyes, but when the manager said that the shoot was almost finished, almost everyone slumped their shoulders rhythmically, heck even the manager, and he knows that the said manager was always strict with the timetable. It was as they didn't want to finish yet, and he knew the reason why, and he smiled because of that.
Even without the mask, you truly are miraculous.
A few minutes later, the set was once again settled for the last part of the preview.
When he suddenly found his mouth drying a little when Marinette finally emerged from the tent followed closely by the make-up artist and stylist, who were both adorning mischievous smirks.
Marinette on the other hand, she was smiling sweetly as always, but mischief and mirth was dancing in her eyes, and she knows the exact reason why.
Her last outfit for the day has to be her favorite. Unlike the previous shoots, her hair was down but was adorned by a faded gray beanie. She was wearing a polka dotted, sea green shirt. It was also quarter sleeved and style into an off-shoulder. It was slightly form fitting and showed a modest amount of her toned stomach. It was topped off with a loose white tank top with a simple yet elegant floral print. It was paired with a hipster faded grey jeans with its end folded. For her footwear she wore a pair of green sneakers with grey accents. And to finally complete her look, her wrists adorn a blue and green wristband.
She looked hot.
And she knew she did.
And seeing her kitty's expression (disregarding the looks from the other male models) she knew he agrees with her.
"WOOOOOHOOOO! You go girl! You rock the skater outfit to a T!" Alix shouted in glee as she admires on how Marinette can rock a skater girl outfit so perfectly. As for the guys, they were able to stay conscious for this one, given that the other Marinette was a bit more daring than this one. But that didn't mean they weren't sporting atomic blushes on their faces. Because they thought that cute Marinette was pretty, but turn her into a rebel or a skater type girl, then she can make herself look so hot that it can melt solid steel!
Adrien, on his part, was screaming internally. He knew that his Lady was cute, pretty- beautiful! But seeing her in that 'Skater Girl' outfit, hot and sexy needed to be into his vocabulary of compliments.
M-meow~
"Oh my! Marinette!~ You look so hot!"
Bless you Luss-onee, for you voiced out what everyone was dying to say.
"And- That's a wrap everyone!"
With the final click, his torture was done!
The last shoot finally was a wrap, but on Adrien's part, it was a relief. Who knew his Lady was such a tease! While shooting, she kept eye contact with him, and it was really hard for him to control himself to go there and grab her (Then kiss her senseless!). It was like she turned the tables, she was literally flirting with him in his infamous Chat Noir-esque and she was only using simple smiles and playful eyes! Even he, as his alter ego can't perfect that act!
He was left squirming in his seat through the whole session, while glaring at his fellow models (AVERT YOUR EYES DAMN IT!). He was like in a torture chamber!
"Awwww~ you poor Kitty~ Do you want me to make it all better~?" Marinette whispered sultry in his hear as she kissed the top of it. Now Prime Adrien's the one in the torture chamber this time.
Marinette let out a small sigh. It was finally done! Who knew modeling was this complex. The experience though was nice and she did have fun. (No wonder her pictures of Adrien, found in her room, were time consuming when she looks at it.)
She got to be in Adrien's shoes for once!
"Yeah… and I have a newfound respect for you dude. I never realized that modeling was this complex." Nino said to Adrien. He really never thought that his best friend's job was this much of a nightmare. He can only admire his tenacity to keep on going and never showing weakness. I guess you can't really judge anything at face value. Adrien gave a nod of appreciation towards his best friend, happy that he now understands the struggle of being a high class model.
She let a giggle slip her lips at that thought. Since this involvement gave an insight on how Adrien's work was like and it gave her the sense of closeness towards her kitty. It was worth it (being dragged by a random person was still surreal, but definitely worth it.) She was still giggling when she felt warm and firm arms wrap around her, and she immediately knew who it was.
Silly Kitty.
"Missed you."
"Missed you too."
Slowly she turned herself and wound her arms around Adrien's waist. Nuzzling his chest, while Adrien heaving a contented sigh.
"You were amazing out there, not that you're not amazing as before. But I have to agree, you were a natural."
"You're amazing yourself. Don't sell yourself short kitty."
"And I just noticed, but we match purr-fectly!"
"That I'll agree with you."
The response she got instead was the tightening of his arms around her, while letting out a simple laugh of his own. There was a click, but the pair paid no heed, since they were just comfortable with each other.
"Now that's a beautiful shot." Luss-onee slowly lowered his camera while letting a giggle of his own, knowing that he was fortunate today, for not only finding Marinette as a replacement model and getting amazing pictures, but also because he caught a cute moment between Adrien and Marinette.
In all his times working with Adrien, never did he see such emotion that he displayed today, and in his field of work, he learned to read his subjects emotions, and when he saw the light in Adrien's eyes when he pulled little Mari-chan, he knew that the change in Adrien was all thanks to her.
Ah, such love.
"Amen to that Luss-onee. Amen to that." Alya said as she also took a picture of the loving moment of her favorite ship.
It took a while for Adrien and Marinette to finally escape the set. The staff was really impressed with his Princess' performance, as well as the other male models, that they drag her for some selfies, which made Marinette flustered ("You were amazing out there!" "Can I please have a picture with a cutie pie like you?" "You're really pretty!"- and among the other comments thrown in there).
"*HISS*", "*PURR~" was the respective sound of one possessive kitty as his owner petted him into submission. The class can still hardly believe that being a cat themed super hero really did give him cat like traits. Wonder if he chases balls of yarn for fun? Or chase laser pointers?
They bid their thanks and farewells, and by now the sun was setting, which Adrien promptly said that he will escort his Lady home, while there snickers and remarks to Adrien, which he shrugged off.
So here we are, hand in hand walking through the streets. The sun setting highlights the city with a mixture of orange and violet. Lamp post lighting. The City of Lights coming to life.
That night, we see our Parisian heroes sitting on the ledge of a random roof. Ladybug with her back pressed against her Chat Noir's chest, his arms around her frame and while their hands were entwined. When Ladybug suddenly broke the silence.
"You were stunning a while ago. But I fear that if you pursue this type of career, a career that will spread your unearthly beauty, I won't be able to keep you for myself, my Lady." Ladybug just giggled slightly.
"You know, I should be scolding you." Chat Noir stiffened at her remark, his arms loosening slightly.
"Don't think I didn't notice what you did during the photo shoot. Those incidents don't just happen you know." Chat's only response was a nervous chuckle as he nuzzled his Lady's hair.
"My actions were justified."
After all you are MY LADY. MY PRINCESS. MY MARINETTE. They deserve it!
"Sure kitty. Let's go with that."
He answered her with a sweet kiss.
"What incidents?" Alya asks, seeing nothing out of the ordinary during the whole photo shoot, except for Adrien going on time out and being put in the corner.
Fate just gave a chuckle and with a gesture of his hands, he rewinded the viewing back to where it began only this time it was showing Adrien doing said incidents "Accidentallly."
During the photo shoot: How Adrien spent his waiting time.
"She's really cute!"
"I wouldn't mind kissing that pretty face."
"I wonder if I can get her number."
"Man, look at those legs!"
"Whoa! Who wouldn't want her as a girlfriend, she's HOT!"
"Okay. I agree with Adrien on this one. NOBODY TREATS MY GIRL LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT! So yeah. Please Adrien, destroy them, smear those punks, make them cry and beg for mercy!" Was the vengeful war cries of Alya, as well as the rest of the Adrienette shippers. Marinette can only shake her head in amusement of it all. But they do have a point. She doesn't appreciate being ogled like an object.
Those were the hush-hush of the other male models Adrien was with, and he was seething. I mean, that is HIS GIRLFRIEND they are talking about! Growling, Adrien suddenly had an idea. A Cheshire grin made way on his face, exuding himself, just like his namesake.
So for the rest of the photo shoot, a series of misfortunes occurred to the other models when they muttered something about Marinette or went (Key word tried to approach her) her. Tripping to a pile of mud. Hot coffee being spilled on someone's shirt. Getting tangled up on some cables. Bumping into unsuspecting objects or person resulting into broken glasses, ripped files you name it.
And behind it all was a snickering blonde with unnoticeable spots conjuring from his right hand.
That would teach them.
Alya sighed in satisfaction at justice being served. While the whole class processed on what they viewed today. Meanwhile Adrien was thinking on making this 'What-if' into a reality. He would have to convince his Father into allowing Marinette to model. Because if Luss-onee is right, then his photo shoots will be a hundred times more enjoyable, as well as seeing his Lady model for him. Although the drawback for this plan is that then his Lady will be well known throughout the industry, he won't be able to keep her to himself. Okay you know scratch that plan, he prefers his Lady to model for him only. Not for other dirt bag models that want her for her looks alone!
Fate brought everyone's attention to him as he was about to make an announcement.
"Alright everyone, normally I would be on the fence in showing you this Universe again, only this time it's for real, not a mere preview. But from what I can see, Marinette can possibly handle this one. So we will be revisiting a certain universe that I originally didn't want you to view. But first I will add some people here to join us." Fate finished. And with a snap of his fingers, a wormhole spat out two very familiar people. Adrien silently hissed at who one of those two were.
Said two people rubbed their heads as they tried to focus on their newfound surroundings.
"Ugh… what just happened…" Said person looked at Juleka.
"Sis?"
AN: DUN, DUN, DUN! As you all can probably guess on who the first person is. Anyway I apologize for taking so long, but life can really get in the way. But I'm glad people are liking my stories. So once again thank you to NeoKiMaChi for allowing me to use their story for this fic. Very appreciated. So I'll be letting you guys guess on what Universe we will revisit this time. So this Is Fatalis0217, saying PEACE!
