When they got home Marinette hopped from her car seat which she had cleverly figured out how to unlock. She ran past her parents straight to the computer and didn't stop until she was seated in the big black spinning office chair.

"Marinette, what are you doing? You know you can't use the computer without permission and since you came home early today you should be resting. The screen will only damage your brain more" her mother said as she rushed inside. She put Marinette on the floor and pushed her towards her room. "Anyways you couldn't have used it anyways. I need to check my email." Those three words stopped Marinette in her tracks. Those three words were so little but yet so meaningful. She didn't know what to do. The computer was on and her mother was about to open up her emails. The only logical thing to do was scream at the top of her lungs. Sabine instantly shot out of the chair and ran to her. "Marinette, what is the matter with you?!" She yelled. Suddenly Marinette couldn't stop herself anymore. She burst into tears.

"I don't want you to check your email!" She gasped through the sobs. Sabine picked her up and cuddled her in her arms on the floor.

"Sweetheart, whatever is in the email can't hurt you. Why don't you want me to check my email?" She asked. She stared right into her eyes. Marinette thought it over. She couldn't let Alya go to the party alone and the second Alya's parents saw the email she was sure they'd make her go. She had to make a decision. She took a deep breath and returned the stare her mother was giving her.

"I want to tell you the news," she said sweetly. "A girl in my grade is having a party this weekend and everyone in the grade is invited. Can I... can I go?" Marinette really hated asking for such a thing. She would never dream of wanting to go to Chloe's party but she couldn't let Alya down. Plus Adrien was going to be there. Sabine gave Marinette a sweet smile.

"Of course you can go my angel. Now off to bed. We'll discuss the screaming issue tomorrow," Sabine said strictly. Marinette marched off to bed clearly annoyed with herself. She couldn't sleep for hours. It was probably because it was nearly 7 hours before her bedtime but she thought it was because she was so upset about the teacher forcing everyone to go to a party none of them intended to attend.

Th next morning at 5:000am Marinette couldn't take it any longer. She had been in bed way too long. She hopped out of bed and ran straight for her parent's room. She climbed the massive king sized bed all the way up to her sleeping father's stomache. Once her face was as close as possible to his she screamed.

"Daddy! Wake up!" She yelled. He jumped with a start and Marinette nearly did a backwards flip off of him. He was on his feet and she was on her butt. "Ow! Mommy," Marinette cried. Her mother instantly woke up and scurried to the other side of the bed to find her very distressed husband and sobbing child.

"Oh my goodness, what happened?" She asked. She was very confused for it was early and all she had seen from the incident was the aftermath. "My poor baby! Precious, are you okay?" She asked as she scooped up Marinette in her arms. She soothingly rubbed her back. "Let's go get you in a warm bath. The school called and since it's friday you're allowed to stay home for the rest of the week to rest. Today plus Saturday will give you lots of time to feel rested and better for Sunday." Sabine went and got the water ready while Marinette grabbed some clothes. When Sabine came in she asked, "So what would you like to get for Chloe's birthday present?" Marinette winced. She forgot she actually had to get the little brat a present.

"How bout a cage?" She whispered under her breath.

"What was that dear?" Sabine asked.

"Um... how bout a dog they're all the rage," she lied. Sabine gave her a weird look.

"Um I don't think Chloe's parents would approve of a live pet. How about we get her that sewing machine you said you would die for? You said it would be any girl's dream to own it," Sabine suggested. Marinette grimaced. She hated the thought of giving her dream present to that witch.

"A beauty set would be more to Chloe's liking," Marinette said. "Even though she isn't pretty," she added quietly. Marinette sighed in a breath of relief when Sabine didn't hear her. Tom walked in and handed Marinette her stuffed toy that she left in his room.

"I'll go do the toy shopping. You can handle the screamer," he teased. He stuck out his tongue and Marinette happily returned the face. "Love you monkey," he said as he walked towards the car.

Sunday approached too soon for Marinette's liking. She had to rebathe and this time her hair was washed and dried. Her lovely hair was pulled into a high ponytail which was decorated with a large red ribbon. Her outfit included a red velvet dress that went just past her knees and some darling little black boots. Covering her ears were two ladybug clip on earrings. Sabine handed her the wrapped gift and strapped her in her car seat. As they drove towards the Bourgeois mansion in the baby blue Honda Marinette's mood just kept weekening. The only thing keeping her spirit up was knowing she would see her best friend and her crush very soon. When they arrived she walked by her mother to the door and reached on her tippy toes to try to grab the knocker.

"I'll get it," Sabine said. She pulled and dropped the big handle on the two wooden doors and suddenly they swung open to reveal Chloe's devilish grin awaiting behind them.

"Hello Marinette," She said snobbishly. "I'm so happy you came. Please come in." Her smile was so fake it was hard to believe her mother didn't notice. She grabbed her hand and pulled her inside. For a few minutes she chatted with Mr. Bourgeois and then left. Marinette was left to fend for herself. She suddenly spotted Alya and ran over to her with open arms.

"Oh girl, I'm so glad you're here. I wouldn't have survived if I was alone much longer. Adrien and Nino aren't here yet," said Alya. They walked hand in hand to the bouncy castle where they jumped for hours. It was really only a few minutes but to two kids having fun it felt like hours. "Watch this!" Alya screamed as she did an amazing backflip and landed. Marinette was amazed.

"Alya! Alya! Look the boys are here!" Marinette said suddenly spotting them entering. Chloe was nowhere in sight so she ran as fast as she could to Adrien. "Hi Adrien!" She yelled enthusiastically. She gave him a big hug.

"Hi Mari, I thought you weren't coming. I'm so glad you're here!" He said. "Is Alya here too?" He asked hopefully. Marinette nodded and he squealed with glee. "Yay now we can celebrate together!" He grabbed Nino and marinette's hands and ran towards the bouncy castle. The played for a few more minutes before Mr. Bourgeois announced games.

"My little angel decided she wanted to pick every game and even though I don't approve of all of them," he said as he stared right towards Adrien. "My princess will have whatever she wants for her birthday. Everyone listen to Chloe."

"Thanks daddy!" Chloe cheered. "The first game is called truth or dare." She looked straight towards Adrien. "Everyone sit in a circle. Adrien sit next to me!" Everyone got in a huge circle. "Here's how the game works. The person on this side of you gets to ask you truth or dare and you choose one. If you choose truth you have to answer a question and you can't lie and if you choose dare you have to do whatever the person says. Sabrina will start. Go!"

"Um... Chloe truth or dare?" She asked nervously.

"Dare," She said eyeing Adrien. She leaned in close to Sabrina and whispered, "Don't mess this up." Sabrina gulped.

"Uh. Uh. I dare Chloe to kiss Adrien," she said rather slowly and unsure of herself. Chloe smiled.

"Okay, but only cause it's a dare. You don't mind right Adrikins?" She asked full of glee. Mr. Bourgeois gave Adrien the death glare but he didn't interrupt.

"I guess not," he said doubtfully. Marinette's eyes widened and she nearly fainted again but she kept her composure and watched as Chloe puckered up and kissed the love of her life's cheek. Adrien wiped his cheek and stuck out his tongue. Chloe smiled.

"Adrien truth or dare?" Chloe asked.

"Dare. I'm a bad boy," he said giggling. Chloe's smile grew even wider.

"I dare you to kiss me," She said. Adrien looked shocked. "On the lips." Adrien grimaced.

"Ew, that's gross! No way!" He shouted. Mr. Bourgeois looked pleased but Chloe wasn't having any of it.

"Then you lose and you're not a real bad boy," she teased. Adrien looked about ready to explode.

"Yes I am!" He screamed. She looked at him happily.

"Prove it," she said and with that he spun around and planted a big kiss right on her lips. "Eeeeeeeeh!" Chloe was ecstatic. Mr. Bourgeois was in rage.

"That's enough truth or dare," he yelled.

"Daddy! You're gonna ruin my party," Chloe whined. Mr. Bourgeois was going to argue but when he saw her sad face he couldn't. He let the game continue but stayed very close to watch.

"It's my turn now. Alya truth or dare?" Adrien asked. He still looked dazed and disgusted from the kiss but he was gonna troop on if it meant he was a bad boy.

"Truth."

"Do you pick your nose?" He asked. Everyone in the group said ew and laughed. Adrien was pretty happy he made everyone smile.

"Of course not! Only boys pick there noses! That's yucky," she said defensively. Adrien gave her an innocent smile and giggled. "Marinette truth or dare?" She said still glaring at Adrien.

"Dare, I'm adventurous," she said hoping to impress Adrien.

"I dare you to kiss Adrien on the lips just like he did with Chloe," she said gleefully. Chloe was very unpleased.

"Maybe it is time for the game to stop," she interrupted rudely.

"No way! It's my turn to dare and since you got a turn everyone deserves a turn," Alya said angrily.

"She's right you know. Everyone deserves a turn," said Adrien. Chloe was going to protest but she didn't want Adrien to think she was being rude.

"Fine!" She said. "Just get it over with!" Marinette looked towards Adrien and smiled shyly.

"Adrien was pretty unhappy about kissing Chloe. I don't want to be rude," she said selflessly. She knew this could be one of her only chances to kiss him but she didn't want him to hate her. Adrien winked at her.

"It's fine. We're besties and the kiss wasn't that gross. Plus I'm a bad boy," Adrien said showing off. That was all Marinette needed. She closed her eyes and leaned her head towards his. The kiss was magical. They were still super young so it meant nothing but little did they know it would effect their whole lives. "Wow, not bad," he said. Everyone laughed and stuck out their tongues.

"Ooh Marinette and Adrien are in love," they all chanted.

"Ew, no we're not!"Adrien protested. Marinette was too high in the clouds to realize anything. She took her seat next to Alya again and daydreamed for the rest of the game. She hardly knew what she was doing when she dared Nino to do a handstand and sing. She didn't even pay attention. The rest of the game was pretty ordinary. Some dares and some truths. Nothing special. After the game finally ended Chloe announced cake and all the kids cheerfully ran to the dining hall. Marinette sat right next to Adrien and barely touched her triple chocolate surprise cake. All she could do was stare and think about the kiss. She was so little but she felt so grown up. She didn't really want to kiss again because she thought it was pretty gross but she did want Adrien to be hers. She couldn't wait till they were older and she asked him on their very first date.