Adrien has been planning this day for the past week, he had it at almost perfection. Ladybug and Chat Noir have grown so much since the last Valentines Day and this year he was determined to get a yes this time. As he walked through the school gates he was greeted by at least 10 people waiting with cards and boxes, instead of taking them himself, he decided to shout. "Hello ladies, Happy Valentines day to each and every one of you beautiful girls!"

Screams of excitement roared across the streets, "Feel free to film this one because we have to spread the word about this. I am holding a contest this year on who writes the best card or gives the best gift. The top 3 will get posted and your name will be tagged on my instagram! Put em' in my car, Nathalie when you get home can you have them put into my room please? Thank you! I'll be checking the mail and 7 and results are posted at 8:00pm tonight!"

Nathalie and Gorilla stared shocked as young girls placed chocolates and cards into the backseat, Nino met him at the door. "What was that all about dude? A bit arrogant?"

"Just wanted them off my back that's all, was it too weird?"

"Course not dude! I 'tots' understand you, if you didn't do that you'd have them on you like akumas on Paris. It never stops!

Marinette hid with Alya behind a bush, of course Marinette was holding a gift. It was a red box around the size of a shoebox, it had a gold ribbon around it and it just looked eye-catching. But Marinette was having a breakdown about giving it to him. "Girl just go put it in the car."

"But I don't want my name seen by the whole of Paris!"

"Who said you have to win the contest? Adrien is a fairly truthful person and no matter what happens," Alya began to poke her, not in the fun tickle-ish way but the 'I'm poking you so you better listen' way, "He. Will. Be. Getting. That. Gift."

"So, you don't think it's good enough to win the contest? Maybe I shouldn't give it to him..."

Good one Alya. Get yourself out of this ditch before she has a panic attack.

"No girl! I mean just write a little not saying something like 'if this wins please don't post it'."

"That's actually a decent idea. Thanks Alya! Do you have a pen and paper?"

"I'm a reporter Marinette, I always have a pen and paper."

She didn't need to write all the important stuff because that was already on the card inside the box, that didn't stop Marinette from taking her time to write the neatest note ever; If this wins, please don't post it. -Marinette

She put the note in the box and walked up to the car and put her gift in and swiftly ran away, luckily Nino was keeping Adrien company so he didn't see her put it in. The four of them made their way into the school together, Marinette was on the far left, Adrien was next to her and Nino was next to him, with Alya and Nino with arms around each other on the right. Adrien and Marinette both found themselves staring at them and sighing, then saying at the same time, "I wish I had something like that."

They both blushed and looked away from each other, Adrien recovered before Marinette did and then began conversation. "So Marinette, you plan on asking anyone anything today?"

Remember what Chat told you Marinette, when in an awkward position play the cheeky jokester.

"Is that an invitation? Maybe checking for other threats? That's not like you Adrien."

Adrien blushed hard, for a moment he forgot all about his plan with Ladybug, in that moment the only words Adrien wanted to say was somewhere between 'Of course' and 'Marry me'. Instead all that came out was "Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. No?"

Stay in Character! Stay in character! Stay in character!

"The trembling of your voice and the colour of your face says otherwise, you sure you don't want to ask me anything?"

"I- uhh- umm- I gotta go to the toilet! See you in class guys!"

Adrien ran off toward the boys bathrooms so he could hide his blush, for the first time in ages he felt nervous and lovesick. Marinette laughed out loud, That was hilarious! He was so nervous and scared, he turned into me for a minute! Alya was shocked, "What on earth was that girl! You had a conversation with the guy and made him stammer with love! You go girl! What just consumed you?"

Marinette told the honest truth, "Chat Noir."

Alya and Nino laughed at that, "So true! Hahaha!"

Alya looked up at Nino, "You should probably go check on him, make sure he's not like dying of embarrassment in there."

"My dude wouldn't-" Nino played the moment back in his head, then thought back to when he liked Marinette, to see what his reaction would be on Valentines day if she spoke to him like that. "I'm coming dude!"

Nino bolted off to the mens room and Alya and Marinette celebrated her first genuine conversation with Adrien. Meanwhile Adrien had his hands on his face covering all evidence of the affect that had on him, he heard someone enter and go into the stall next to him. "Hey dude, it's just me. You okay after that?"

"I've never seen Marinette act like that before, or anyone in fact. She was so confident in herself and trapped me in a corner and I could only escape by running backward. I've never been that nervous in my life, not even on my first kind-of-date with Kagami."

"All I ask is just answer this question honestly."

"Shoot."

"Why do you think you blushed?"

"Because I was nervous and shy around a girl asking if I asked her out, isn't that obvious?"

"If you weren't, why'd you get nervous? If you truely had no intention of ever asking Marinette out why get so nervous at a simple question?"

"If anyone did that to me I'd have the same reaction."

"Tell me this then, if that same conversation played but instead of Marinette it was Chloe, would you blush, stammer and run away?"

He's got a point, I would just say 'No, just checking in' and keep talking or end the conversation.

"You're right, I wouldn't act that way around any other friend. But I'm already-"

"Yes I know, you're in love with Ladybug. But you do realise she is a hero, you are a civilian that practically never come across each other."

Only if you knew Nino, only if you knew... Wait a minute.

"How'd you know I was in love with Ladybug?"

"Anyone can tell just by looking at either, your room, wardrobe, closet, phone, computer history, home clothes..."

"When did you go on my computer history?!"

"I didn't need to, just by looking at your home screen 95% of everything you search has something to do with Ladybug."

That's true also.

"What about my room? My father's way too overprotective to allow an outside soul inside our house. Let alone my room."

"When that party dude was akumatised when he wasn't invited, remember? Your dad was in like Japan or something?"

"So you saw all my action figures?!"

"Yes I saw your dolls, and your PJs"

"They're not dolls, they're action figures-"

Their conversation was stopped by the 'Get to class' bell, Adrien thought about his conversation with Nino all day, he didn't know whether he still wanted to pursue Ladybug. Ok, if I fail this year, I'll stop going after her and change targets. I just have to wait for an akuma, it's Valentines day one is bound to happen.

When school ended and Paris hadn't been destroyed yet Adrien began to worry, Night. Night is good. Quiet. Romantic. Maybe it's good luck to everyone? Ladybug will never come if there is no akuma, not even patrol; she'll know what's waiting. Hawkmoth you better not have taken a vacation day!

Adrien sat at his desk staring at the pile near his window, he specifically asked the mail to be emptied at 7 so that pile was from the car this morning. Or Ladybug with her Brazilian fan club. "May as well check them out while I got the time."

He took three pieces of paper from his desk and wrote on each; No, Maybe, Definite. He put the paper about a metre apart and picked up the first gift, it was a box of 30 different Belgian chocolates, he unboxed it and began to eat. With every bite he became more satisfied, he ate about 4 and put the box down and read the card inside the box.

Sweet Adrien,

Your smile is a gift from heaven, as well as your luxurious golden locks.

Eyes as green as emeralds, muscles as big as ever,

A man of truth, beauty and wisdom, a heart that no one dares to mock.

Sweet Adrien my heart belongs to you please be with me forever.

Love Alice Walsh

"Hmm, Nice poetry I'll give you that Alice, and these chocolates are magnificent. This deserves a maybe. Adrien kept the box of chocolates and put the card in front of the 'Maybe' title. Adrien picked up the next one, it was a simple card, store-bought and wrinkled. The message that was printed was Happy 1st Anniversary babe!, Adrien stared at the card in confusion, he read what the gifter wrote and it was just; 'To Adrien', and 'Lots of Love, Charli Kantaq'

"Okay... I cannot believe that you have a crush on me Charli, and the fact that it's our first anniversary. Sorry to do this to you, but that's going in the 'No' pile. The next gift Adrien picked up was by far the biggest one there, it was a red box around the size of a shoebox, it had a gold ribbon around it and Adrien noticed the wrapping was handmade. He could tell by the pattern of pink hearts and Adrien sorted into a checkered formation, this was one of the only times he was actually excited about opening a fan gift. Just before he could fulfil his desire of wanting to carefully unwrap the box and frame the paper the Eiffel Tower fell down.

"Oh come on! Why do the akumas always go for the tower? Plagg wake up!"

Plagg flew out of his pocket and ate cheese, he vowed that on this day of the year he would almost completely ignore Adrien. "Still keeping that dumb promise? Fine by me, I encourage you to make more, Plagg, Claws out!"

The akuma was obviously love related and it's goal was to destroy love in the most odd way possible, first was you being shot by rose arrows, next was it being eaten from your body, now a giant crab-spider creater had to touch you and the person is split into two bubbles, a red and black one. They all were arguing with themselves inside these bubbled anyway, the black was for evil emotions of hatred and pink was for good emotions of love. Ladybug was already attempting to rip one of the legs off the thing and find its akuma. Chat Noir landed on a nearby roof, "Afternoon M'Lady, *insert flirtatious and stupid pun related to what is happening*"

"Please don't do that to me now I'm in a good mood."

One akuma and several flirts and puns later.

"Miraculous Ladybug!"

"Pound it!"

Chat thought about his plan, then Marinette, he decided to make the decision right here and now. "So Ladybug, you wanna talk at the top of the tower?"

No bugaboo, no M'Lady, no puns or flirts of any kind. This is serious to him. "Sure kitty."

They both sat and stared at the horizon, "I'm going to stop."

Ladybug tilted her head, "Stop what?"

"Stop going after you, flirting. I've finally noticed someone else in my life, I realised how much I cared, and I hope she feels the same way about me."

"Kitty!" Ladybug hugged him, "That's great!"

"I'm feeling like such an idiot for not realising sooner how much I really feel about her."

"There there, you're an amazing guy Chat Noir. If I wasn't madly in love with someone else I would probably have my eyes on you."

"Second place is alright with me, I just hope it doesn't get awkward and forced between us."

"How so?"

"Can you imagine us as a team without my flirting and nicknames?"

Ladybug looked into the sky as it started to become orange, the clouds blended with the warm colours and the air was fresh. "No, no I can't. You can keep the nicknames though."

"Hehe, thanks."

"If you don't mind me asking, can you tell me your great plan you had before you realised you were in love with someone?"

"Wait how'd you know I had a-"

"I'm your partner Chat, I knew you were probably planning this day back in January."

"February 7th, but fine. My plan was to make sure I had anyone else who wanted to ask me off my back, so I tried to be with groups of people and in crowds as much as possible and avoided anyone I suspected of being in love with me. I knew an akuma was going to happen today so I was planning on setting up like a lunch or dinner up here, with candles and roses and everything. I'd act extra special and put on my sweet kitten eyes and ask you out to see a movie with me which had a showing soon. You'd say yes and happily ever after."

"That was a beautiful story, make sure you tell that one to your kids geez."

"Stop teasing me." Chat looked at his cat-phone, it was 6:52pm, he needed to begin. He stood up, "I've actually got somewhere to be so... See ya bugaboo!"

"A date kitty?"

"No, just some stuff I gotta take care of."

Chat bolted toward his house, he really hoped he didn't just make the biggest mistake of his life. Ladybug looked around, after she was sure Chat had gone home she went to the Agreste Mansion to watch Adrien open his gifts. She landed just in time to see Adrien pick up hers, Ladybug loved how Adrien opened her gift carefully trying not to rip the paper. Once Adrien looked inside he saw the note, If this wins, please don't post it. -Marinette

Ladybug could see Adrien's face light up when she read Marinette's note, he stood up and jumped around a little, "She likes me! She likes me!"

Ladybug giggled silently as Adrien walked back over and looked inside, he only had one word to say.

"Wow"

Inside the box at first glimpse was a heart card, filled with excitement Adrien opened the card. While he was reading it Ladybug noticed everything in his room, the pile of cards and gifts, and then the three pieces of paper. She began to fear what pile he would put it in, Adrien blushed like crazy when he read the card, this is what it said;

Dearest Adrien Agreste,

I've been waiting a little more than a year to tell you how I feel, I am so deeply in love with you I can't possibly imagine getting back out. Our journey together began on your first day of school, when I heard you were a friend of Chloe's I had my doubts about you, only after a day of ignoring you I discovered how much of an amazing person you are. I can see how that affected Chloe, you've been a great friend to her while she's been going through a lot with her parents and the heroes of Paris. When I met you I didn't care that you were a model, but even when I made it clear you were someone I despised you still went out of your way since the moment our eyes met. The moments we've had together are ones that I will cherish in my heart for as long as my heart beats. Like with the umbrella, you barely even knew me, but you still would sacrifice going home soaked just to keep me from suffering that fate. As well as our dance at Chloe's party, that song that was playing is still on repeat in my room as you're reading this, you didn't even await an answer if you wanted to dance you knew I wanted to, and I hope you did too. Another time was when you pretended to be a statue, one of my less brighter moments, but I will never forget how you risked your life to save me from Hawkmoth that day. I could go on and on about times you've only made me love you more, my only wish is that, you have it inside you to return the love I feel for you. In case that was too confusing for your oblivious mind, I love you Adrien, more than any of your fans put together ever will.

Love Marinette Dupain-Cheng.

Ladybug noticed Adrien beginning to cry, at first she was worried, until she heard what he was saying; Thank you.

Under the note was a box full of treats, two pies, 5 croissants with chocolate fillings and 10 macaroons, all flavoured Passionfruit. Underneath that box was a necklace, made out of the same material as the lucky charm he gave her, and she gave him. Ladybug watched as he couldn't wait to get it around his neck and stare at the charm on his wrist, Gorilla came in with a box of mail, he dumped it with the other pile of notes. Adrien continued typing...

Ladybug got a beeb on her bug-phone which was connected to her actual phone, the message read;

Got your message Mari ;) I'll meet you at your front door, I really want to talk to you.

Ladybug blushed and rushed off to her balcony, it was now just passed 7pm and nightfall had fallen upon the city of love. Marinette typed back from her roof; How do you plan on getting here? Isn't your house like a prison?

Adrien laughed and stared at Plagg sleeping; I have my ways, if anyone knows how to get out of the house it's me.

"Plagg, Claws out!" The kwami jolted awake just before it was powering a ring, Chat was about to land on her balcony but actually grew a brain for once. She'll be waiting, I'll need to be inside the school for Adrien to arrive inconspicuously.

He landed at the school gates, detransformed, and waved to Marinette as he walked closer to her house, she realised there was a bell on the door loud enough to wake at least one of her parents. Marinette went back into her room and took the ladder off her bed, she climbed over the railing onto the tiled roof and placed the ladder, when she tried to get back up she fell. Adrien quickly caught her and he smiled, "I'm always here to catch you when you fall Marinette."

She smiled and Adrien and her made their way up to the balcony, she put the ladder back and they both sat next to each other on the roof.

"That was really smart of you, to use the ladder to help me get up here without using any doors. Not to mention it was also pretty stupid but hey, I've seen worse."

Marinette laughed and they stared intensely at each other, "Why were you so quick to talk to me?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Marinette turned back into Chat Noir again, "I know why, it's just better to hear it from you."

"Well," Adrien sat up and held her hand, "I love you too Marinette."

"For over a year, I've been waiting to hear those words from you. Now that it's happening I just-"

Adrien kissed her, Marinette stunned, just remained still while Adrien took control. Marinette's face turned a new shade of red that day, one so bright the sun would feel threatened by its brightness. "What- I don't- Why?"

"Your lips, they seemed to be moving in slow motion and they were all I could focus on. The one goal I made before coming here was to kiss you, glad I did."

"I'm glad you did too."

"I really loved the necklace, it looks like..." They both shared a gaze, their love powerful enough to feel the tingling sensation all over their bodies.

"Our lucky charms." They both said in unity.

"So Marinette, do you- umm- do you and I- uhh- do you ever want to- umm"

Marinette raised an eyebrow, "Are you okay? You seem to be lovesick. Can you ask me your question in English please?"

"Marinette please drop that act, you remind me of Chat Noir. This is hard for me."

"1, good to know Chat Noir's advice actually worked. 2, you don't get to say this is hard. No offence, but I have been dealing with your oblivious dorky personality for a year and I fell in love with it and have been for 13 months. You've had to deal with an honest and calm Marinette that you have had to deal with for 13 minutes. Don't even get me started on the whole 'just a friend' gimmick, it is heart crushing."

"Just a friend gimmicks? What do you-" Just then his memories flashed before his mind, She's a very good friend. She's just a friend who likes fashion. She's just a friend. You're such a great friend. No, she's just a friend. Those words seemed to echo in his ears, it was only then that Adrien realised Marinette had been suffering just like Chat Noir did with Ladybug but worse. She could be with Adrien, there was nothing stopping them, there was more something pushing them, and Adrien always had to constantly remind her that to him he saw only a friend. Adrien felt awful.

"Oh my god Marinette I am so sorry! Now that I think about it I said that a bit too much."

"A bit?! I was getting five of those every day!"

"What I was going to ask before was, Marinette. Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

Marinette burst into heavy laughter, "Hahahahahah!"

"Marinette? Are you ok?"

"Pfft, would you like to be my girlfriend? Hahahahahaha! That's some comedy right there Agreste!"

"Is that a yes?"

"Oh my god you're such a dork." She kissed him, and they made out fully for the first time. They began to go on dates all the time, Adrien would request getting dropped off at Marinette's then walking to school with her, hand in hand and , macaroon in mouth. They were the cutest couple Paris had ever seen, Marinette had to pay Alya 20 Euros not to start a blog about them two. Their charms became their bond and eventually Adrien revealed his identity tp Marinette, causing her to reveal hers. Ladybug and Chat Noir couldn't stop Alya from blogging about that, Alya's titles always started like this when referencing to their dating life; _ couple in Paris!

That word has been cutest, most popular, most romantic, the list is endless. And it all started by a simple Valentines Day gift to a boy who received hundreds a week from people all over Paris. Destiny made Marinette and Adrien meet, Master Fu saw it when he chose them, he knew their fate, and they lived to fulfil it.