~Marinette~

*Sitting in class lost in thoughts*

Well, the cat finally did it. He got Ladybug to kiss him. Even if he doesn't know it he even got her to have feelings for him. Oh no! Does that make me a bad person having feelings for two people at the same time?! How many people can a person be in love with at the same time before they turn into a bad person? Do all me anime crushes count? Oh gosh, what if they do! I have so many "crushes" on so many characters... I blame the creators for that. I mean if they didn't want people falling in love with boys they can never have why do they make them so irresistible!? My issues are weird... Wait, I'm getting off my main issue. Chat Noir

*Casually stares at Adrien*

And then there is the boy I love, one that's actually real, Adrien. I know we aren't dating yet but I still feel like I'm being unfaithful to him. Like I'm doubting my feelings. He might one day notice me and return my affections...

*Suddenly Adrien turns around at that moment to catch Marinette blankly staring at him then he leans back and whispers to her*

"Ummmm, Marinette?"

*Waves a hand in front of her*

"Mari? Can you hear me?*

*She snaps out of her thoughts to see Adrien looking at her with a small smile on his face. Startled she has no response to give him only a dumbfound expression on her bright red face. Then she stumbled over a response.*

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be s-staring at you I-I was just lost in thoughts and I just happened to be looking in your direction. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable..."

"Awww, if I'm being completely honest I was kind of hoping you were staring at me. It would have been extremely flattering to know someone as beautiful as you was taking some interest in me."

"Ahhh" What do I say I have to say something... " Something." Great job me! Oh no, he's chuckling at me... I'm such an idiot.

"You're really funny Mari. I'll talk to you later."

I'm I crazy or did was he flirting with at me?! I am probably just imagining it... Eeee I'm so in love with him! Oh my gosh, I wonder where our wedding is going to be. The beach? Outdoors or inside? Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself... And I still have the Chat thing. Hmmm, what I'm I going to do about this. And I still have the Chat thing. Hmmm what I'm I going to do about this.I have feelings for both. Wait, why do I feel as though I'm being watched... Is someone staring at me?

*She looks across the room to see if she can find anybody and sees a certain red head stealing glances at her. She makes eye contact with him, then he turns as red as his hair. She smiles and then he quickly looks away only to turn back to see if she is still staring which she was. They continued to sneak peaks at each other all throughout class.

I don't know why I keep staring back at him. But it's like a game and it feels kind of nice playing with him... And since nobody can hear me in my head, I hope nobody can hear me. If they can I would need a lot of help finding an explanation. Oh, he is still staring... Yes he is, but yeah he is pretty cute if I think about it. And he has been nothing but kind to me... No, bad girl! Stop trying to cause more harm to yourself I don't need to start falling for another guy.

*Bell rings*

Finally, I need to go and clear my head.

She starts packing her stuff when suddenly Nathanael comes up behind her. He stumbles over his words at first but then gets over his nerves to make everything go a lot smoother.

"Hello, Nathanael! Wait, I mean goodbye Marinette! That's not right either..." *Takes a deep breath* " Okay, umm M-Marinette, I was wondering if you would maybe p-possibly let me walk you hom-me?" A small blush appears on his face while she smiles at him also turning a little red.

"Yeah, I would like that, just let me finish packing up." She finishes packing her belongings and then starts walking with him. After a minute of awkward silent, she decides to break the ice with a question she's been dying to ask him.

"So Nathanael, how long have you been drawing?"

"I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil. Or what my mom likes to say, I was born with a pencil and sketchbook in my hands." They let out a small laugh.

"Yeah, my mom says the same thing but with patterns and a needle."

"Yeah, drawing is my passion, it's everything to me. It's what I want to do with my life and it's what I do to make me happy. Kind of like you and your designing..."

"Yeah, I love it, it helps me in so many ways and gives me a way to express myself. I wouldn't know what to do if I didn't have my designs." They walk past the front of the school earning looks from everyone, especially Adrien. Who looked more hurt than confused was staring at them. She didn't notice because she was too busy enjoying her conversation with Nathanael.

"Same, you know you are really talented I have always admired your skills and talent..." Another blush forming on his face as he looks away in embarrassment.

"Aww, thank you and I think you are an amazing artist as well. "

"Thanks but not as amazing as yourself. Are you working on anything right now?"

"I'm working on a dress right now, I'm planning on finishing it up today." As the bakery comes into view they slow their pace a little to continue the conversation even more.

"Wow, I'm sure it's amazing and would look gorgeous on you," He says in a little softer voice. "But then again everything looks gorgeous on you..." His face becoming red.

"I'm not so sure about that but it's a pretty dress."

"I'm sure it is, for an equally pretty girl. Look Marinette," He stops and gently grabs her hand and faces her. "I think you are amazing and incredible, and so many other things. I know our friendship is just forming so you might not feel the same way, but that's okay. I just want a chance to get to know you better and for you to know the real me. I'm sure once you do you'll forget about any other boys."

"What makes you think that I like another boy..." She says in a hushed voice staring straight at him.

" I see you always staring at Adrien because I'll be honest. Somehow my eyes always wander back to you, and your eyes are either lost in thought or staring at him. I don't know if he likes you back and I'm not saying that I want to make you be in a relationship with me not yet at least. Let's start slow, just do something together. How about we take that dress to be admired by an audience. For Valentine's Day let's go out as friends and have an amazing time. I'll plan the whole evening and all you have to do is show up."

" I don't know..." She says hesitating. He's really sweet, but I don't know what I'll do about the other boys in my life... And besides, I don't have anything else planned. I guess if it's just as friends nothing bad could happen..

"It'll be just as friends and I'll be a gentleman the whole night. Besides aren't you curious on what I have planned?"

"Okay, here's my number tell me the time and place. And remember it's just as friends." She puts her number in his phone and takes a picture with her usual pose of a smile and peace sign.

"I'll put my number on your phone too. Do you mind taking the picture?" She smiles and takes the picture.

"Looks great! I'll see you tomorrow."

"Can't wait until then."

*Time skip to Valentine's Day where Marinette is getting ready for her time together with Nathanael*

"Tikki d-do I look nice in the dress?" She says in a very shy voice rubbing her hand over her arms. The dress was sleeveless with a heart shape design and red ruffles on the v line of the dress and on the bottom. She had her signature hairstyle and earrings with dark red ribbons in her hair. The dress was light pink and a dark pink bow on the waist line. Wearing pink flats and bright red lipstick.

"Of course, you do Marinette! But are you going to tell Chat Noir about this?" She says in a questioning voice.

"I don't know... I mean it's not like we are a couple or anything. And besides it not, in reality, he would choose boring old me over Ladybug." She moves her hair to take a look at her neck where there is still a faint mark showing from the last visit from Chat. I'm not sure what to feel anymore. I know I have feelings for them but can I really be with any of the boys? Do I have room for another guy in my life? Yeah, I want to, at least, give Nathanael a chance. It might not lead to anything but it's worth a shot. And it might make me a bad person for doing this but I'm going for it. He makes me happy and that's what Noir and I have to have a chat about this eventually, but I'm not sure when I'll see him again. I won't hid this from him, I'm going to tell him next time I see him. It's only right, and besides, it's not like I am becoming Nathanael's girlfriend we are just going out on the most romantic day of the year... Oh what do you get yourself into Marinette!

[ Meet me at the park in twenty minutes.]

"Nathanael just texted me the place. I'm meeting him at the park in twenty minutes, I'm almost done getting ready. Are you ready to go Tikki?''

"Yeah, just remember to grab some cookies just in case. You never know what coud happen and it's always better to be safe than sorry."

[Okay I'll be there soon!]

"Okay let me grab my cardigin and your cookies then we will leave." Tikki and her leave the house and arrive at the park. They start looking around and she finally spots Nathanael.

He has set a moonlight pinic at the park with a candle, with a quiche along with a cake for dessert. He ushers her to sit and pulls out three different types of juices and a bottle of water.

"I wasn't sure what was your favorite drink or if liked soda so I went with juice and water. I have cranberry, apple, and this interesting looking one in case you are feeling adventuous..." They both share a laugh at his juice choice.

Wow, he went to a lot of trouble for me. It's actually pretty cute how hard he is tryig for me. And really sweet. Maybe I'll try the mystery juice.

"I'll try the mystery juice if you try it with me." She says with a devious smile on her face raising her eyebrows.

"Okay, I'm always down for something new." He pours the juice in two glasses handing her one and givng his a scared looked. "Cheers" They take a gulp and end up spitting it out. "Ugh tomato juice! I'm sorry I thought it was going to be good like pomagrante juice or something sweet."

"It's okay that was an interesting choice, and hey now we have our first interesting story together!"

"It doesn't sound that bad when you put it that way."

"Well it's not that bad, so how was that drawing of yours coming?"

"You mean the one of the trio?"

"Yeah, Renard Rouge with Ladybug and Chat Noir."

"I finished it. I'll show it to you next time I have it on me. Sooo I'm guessing you've seen Renard Rouge?"

"Yeah, you could say that..."

"W-what did you think of him?"

"I think he's an interesting character, I haven't gotten to know him to form an opinion but when I do I'll get to you."

"Great, I think he'll make a great hero. I hope you become a fan."

"I probably will, it's getting a bit late..."

"Wow, time passes fast. I'll walk you home."

"That'll be nice thanks."

They pack up and start walking.

"I forgot to tell you, you look amazing in that dress it shows how talented you are. And you are extremely talented." Both are blushing profoundly from the compliment he told her.

"I-I thank you."

"It's no problem." They reach the bakery and both are relentless to say goodbye and end the night.

"You know I really had a great time with you."

"Yeah, thanks for asking me to join you."

"I always want you to join me. No matter what I'm doing." They are both silent and looking meaningfully into each others eyes. Then Nathanael leans in to give her a soft kiss on her cheek.

"I would love to hang out together again sometime Marinette."

"Y-yeah sounds good."

"Goodnight and sweet dreams."

"You too."

She then runs up to her room to be alone with her thoughts.

Dang it. I think I have feelings for him too. Ugh I probably would have been fine if he didn't kiss me. Who am I kidding I was a goner long before the kiss. That collared shirt and black skinny jeans where poison to me. He looked so good in them I hope I didn't make it obvious I was checking him out a little... I'm just so confused about everything. Can things get any worse?!

Her wish was granted with a knock on her window to see her cat with chocolate and roses for her.

"Happy Valentine's day princess!" He says with his famous killer smile that makes Marinette weak. With widen eyes she replies very nervously.

And my wish is granted.