After their startling revelation, Ladybug wasnt exactly ready to tell everyone that she was supposed to know that she, well, didn't remember them anymore. So it was agreed, by Chloe as well, that they would keep it a secret for just a little bit longer. To give LB enough time to adjust.

In a very short time, she had been told alot about herself. Alot that made sense. And some that didn't.

Perhaps that was partly who the information was coming from.

Adrien couldn't blame her for feeling overwhelmed. She went from not remembering anything, to apparently being this big deal apprentice for the biggest fashion designer in France!

Although, one good thing had come out of Chloe showing up. She confirmed that Marinette had no special someone in her life. No husband, no fiancé, no boyfriend. Or girlfriend. Not even someone she was casually seeing.

She was, "married to her job" according to Chloe. His lady had said that made her sound stuffy and boring.

He could tell Chloe had wanted to say something different than what she ultimately ended up telling LB.

"You weren't boring Marinette. You were dedicated and passionate! You have wanted to be a fashion designer since you were 12! And you didn't want to waste the opportunity that was given to you by your idol."

Who knew Chloe had that in her?!

Since it was only 5 days til the Charity event, Chloe started stopping by more often, now that she knew Marinette was there.

He couldn't quite put his finger on why that would make the visits more frequent. She had barely ever dropped by before, claiming his place was "utterly dull and boring".

Maybe it had to dk with that past conflict they had. And Chloe stating she was trying to be better. Like with opting to model.

He sure hoped so.

He was almost sure, id that being the case, a small part was to get Marinette to see a different side of her, since she had very little memory. See a side of Chloe and not have it tainted by the past.

Adrien thought it was working.

LB had tons of questions to ask. And was always fascinated when Chloe didn't hold back, and told her how they hated each other. LB would just laugh, and say how she was positive she could never hate Chloe! It was nice to see!

But eventually, they had to touch on the topic of when Marinette should go back to her life. Adrien was hesitant, not just because he didn't want to see her go, but also because she didn't remember everything. He didn't want her to get overwhelmed.

That was a real thing. Not just a made up reason that sounded better than he didn't want her to move out.

And his father. He'd have to tell his father soon.

But he thought, that was something that was maybe best done in person.

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Two days before the Charity event found Adrien and Chloe entering Gabriel's HQ, heading into a final meeting with his father.

Chloe thought it would be absolutely perfect to have Marinette come with them. To show everyone, all at once, that she was alive and well!

Both Adrien and Ladybug had agreed.

But for some reason, Ladybug wasn't quite comfortable. Something about being inside the building made her skin crawl.

Which was ridiculous! She worked here! And according to Chloe, spent most of her waking hours here!

Perhaps it was just nerves. Not fully remembering, only going off what she had been told.

Ya. That sounded plausible.

So, with that thought on repeat in her head, she tried to push it aside and just be happy she knew who she was.

The elevator stopped on the 11th floor. Adrien said Chloe needed to stop by the advertising department and make sure they used all the platforms she had specified.

Claiming, "It's so hard to find nice help these days. Idiots, all of them!"

So Adrien and Marinette waited in the hall. And all the while, she couldn't brush awah that feeling!

Ladybug wiped her damp palms on her black shorts, and picked at the hem of her cherry red rank top, trying to distract herself from the feeling! Gazing down at the floor, Ladybug noticed a chip in the red polish she had on her pinkie toe, and wished she had work her ballet flats instead of the sandals she had bought when she first moved in with Adrien.

She knew it was petty - who was really gonna be looking at her feet- but anything was a better distraction than nothing!

And finally she breathed a sigh of relief when Chloe came back.

Until, "Its only one floor up, why don't we take the stairs?!" Adrien suggested.

Chloe huffed, "Your damn lucky I woke flats today Adrikins."

The second they stepped into the stairwell, Marinette started to hyperventilate.

She had only made it 2 feet away from the door before She stumbled. She gripped the stairs rail until her knuckles Turned white. Then everything started to spin.

She heard somebody - was that Chat? - shout her name, but she couldnt focus enough to find them. Everything was a blur, and she started to get dizzy from the lack of air.

Suddenly, rough hands were shoving her head between her knees, and telling her to breath.

She tried. She really did. In through her nose, out through her mouth. Again. And again.

Until slowly, her vision started to clear, and she found Adrien kneeling in front of her, worry clearly etched all over his face!

"What the hell was that?!" Chloe demanded.

Adrien glared at her. "Just give her a freaking moment!"

"We have! 10, while she went into a panic and damn near fainted!"

"Well try and be a bit more sensitive!"

"I haven't begun to be insensitive! If you want to see insensitive, I'll -"

"Enough," Marinette croaked out. Her throat felt raw, liked she had been coughing for an hour straight. "I have no idea what that was." she admitted weakly.

She felt like she had run a marathon. And if she moved her head too fast, she got dizzy again. But she was trying, really trying.

Looking into Chat's eyes, she felt guilty for putting the worry there. Again. But this time, she had nothing to offer. No sudden memory to explain away her behavior.

"I'm sorry," she began, before being shushed.

"No, don't do that. You can't help it. It's fine." Chat reassured her. Over and over.

When finally she was well enough to stand, it was Chloe who offered her hand to help her up. Despite her harsh tone earlier, Ladybug sww the worry there too.

"Itll be fine, let just get the hell out of this stairwell!"

And with much relief, they did.