Extra long chapter for the long wait. Enjoy!
Tikki and Plagg sat waiting at the hotel restaurant waiting for their charges.
"Where are they? I told them this was the time to meet," grumbled Plagg as he checked his watch.
"If I know Bridgette, I'm sure she's trying to get ready still. That girl always can't figure out what to wear."
Meanwhile, Bridgette kept going back and forth on her choices, much to Marinette's dismay.
"You look good in all of them. Just pick something! We're already late and Plagg hates it when things are behind schedule. Especially when it comes to him eating."
"I just want something that gets Felix's attention!"
"Wear blue. That's his favorite color."
"Perfect! Oh, you should wear green; Adrien likes that color."
Back in the boys room, Adrien was helping Felix get ready.
"You model for a high fashion company yet you can't pick out something to wear?"
"Most of the clothes are already picked for me," said Felix rolling his eyes.
Adrien chuckled and shook his head. He was wearing a black polo and jeans with green sneakers. Felix was wearing khakis with a navy blue button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. His black dress shoes were polished. The two boys knocked on the girl's door and when it opened, their jaws dropped and eyes went wide. Bridgette was wearing a light blue sundress with a white shawl. Her shoes were white sandals and hair done in a French braid. Marinette had on a light green loose tank top with a white camisole underneath and black capris with silver flats. Her hair was done in twin buns. The two girls eyed the twins and grinned.
"We better get going," smirked Marinette as she buttoned one of Adrien's polo button.
She gave him a pat on his chest, winked and walked away. Adrien's face was bright red but he quickly rushed after her. Felix was fidgeting with himself while Bridgette just smiled sweetly at him. Felix cleared his throat and offered his arm which Bridgette gladly accepted. The two couples entered the restaurant and were met with surprised looks from Tikki and Plagg.
"When did this happen," asked Tikki.
"It's a long story," said Bridgette.
"Well, perhaps you should tell us from the beginning," said Plagg.
Felix and Adrien told the story of how they met and the reasons for getting themselves kicked out. Those earned a few smacks to the head from Marinette and Bridgette. Then Bridgette and Marinette took over a bit about their role so far. Tikki and Plagg laughed after hearing what they did to the boys after their scuffle in the arcade while the twins grimaced in embarrassment. Adrien and Felix then talked about how they discovered they were brothers. Tikki, Marinette and Bridgette choked up a bit at how sweet the moment was. Then Adrien disclosed his idea of switching places with the ultimate goal of getting his mom and Gabriel Agreste back together. This caught Plagg and Tikki by surprise.
"You really think that would work? Kid, there's no way you could make it in Felix's shoes," said Plagg.
"It doesn't have to be permanent. Just enough for them to realize that we switched and then meet. And besides, how hard can modeling be," scoffed Adrien.
"A lot harder than you think," chastised Felix.
"He's right; it's more than just standing around and taking a picture. You have to sit through hair and make up, wear clothes that aren't always comfortable and stand in the same position for hours and holding the same expression or a multitude of them. And sometimes, it's always the wrong one," added Marinette.
Plagg and Felix were a bit surprised at the harsh tone the young girl took but had to admit she was spot on.
"Right, what she said," finished Felix.
"Yeah but that's why I'll have you Plagg and Marinette to help me," said Adrien. "Come on, I just want to meet my dad."
Tikki saw how sad Adrien looked and her heart went out to him.
"I think we should do it," she said.
"What?! Tikki this is crazy," yelled Plagg.
"What harm could it really do? And haven't you told me how Gabriel has changed so much since they split? This could be a chance for them to at least patch things up for Adrien and Felix's sakes."
Plagg knew she had a point. He saw how cold and distant Gabriel became. Adele was one of the few people who brought out a softer side to him. If the twins switching places helped mend his old friends heart, then yes, it was the best chance they had."
"Alright, I'll go along with it. Give you boys a chance to see how the other lives and see your parents. But, as soon as they find out, we put things right," he said with finality.
The teenagers nodded in agreement.
"Good, now we should plan on heading back tomorrow," said Tikki.
"Yes but first, we have an ice cream date to get to," smiled Bridgette.
That made Adrien and Felix turn red a bit.
The four of them found a local ice cream shop nearby. Adrien escorted Marinette while Bridgette was on Felix's arm. Adrien ordered a chocolate fudge ice cream cone for himself and a strawberry for Marinette. Felix ordered a mint chocolate chip cup and for Birdgette, a cotton candy with rainbow sprinkles ice cream cone. They exited the parlor and made their way to a park.
"Felix, lets go this way," beamed Bridgette as she dragged him away.
She threw Adrien and Mari a wink and they were gone. Adrien felt really nervous all of a sudden. He didn't know why; but being alone with Marinette like this wasn't something he prepared himself for. This must have been her way of helping him with Marinette. He spied a bench nearby and gestured they'd go and sit. The two enjoyed their ice cream in silence till Adrien decided to try and make small talk.
"So, what made you want to become a designer?"
Marinette thought for a moment and then smiled.
"I was walking with my mother one day when I was a little girl. We passed by a few shops and one had a display of Gabriel Agreste's clothes. I saw how beautifully they were styled and crafted and wanted to know more about it. The more I looked into it the more I realized that I wanted to do that. I wanted to make beautiful clothes that everyone can wear."
Marinette continued on and Adrien could see the passion in her eyes, her gestures and voice. He didn't want to interrupt her, so he listened with a smile on his face. Meanwhile, Bridgette and Felix walked along the path. She was still working on her treat while Felix had finished his moments ago. Felix looked at her more closely. He had to admit, she looked beautiful in her blue dress. It was strange that she picked that particular color. He then thought of how she would look wearing his dad's designs and modeling them with him. When he realized where his thoughts went, he blushed and shook his head. Bridgette looked over at him and smiled. She wanted to get to know him better and since they were alone, now was her chance.
"So tell me Felix, what do you like to do for fun?"
"What?"
"You know, when you aren't modeling."
"Well, I've always liked being behind the camera than in front of it."
"Oh, you like photography," she asked in interest.
"Yeah, I do. I've been working on my portfolio here and there but with my schedule, it gets hard to just go out and take pictures."
"I bet. I'd like to see it sometime."
"I wouldn't mind that," Felix smiled.
Bridgette began to blush and quickly finished her ice cream. When they returned back to the hotel, Adrien walked Marinette to the door to their room while Felix and Bridgette held back. Bridgette and Felix faced each other trying to figure out what to say.
"I had fun tonight. I enjoyed getting to know you more," she said sweetly.
"Yeah, I had fun as well," said Felix nervously.
"I'll see you tomorrow then."
Bridgette kissed his cheek and walked away, leaving him flushed in the face and in shock. Adrien and Marinette were standing at the door, as if waiting for the other persons next move.
"It was a pleasure getting to know you this evening, Mari," Adrien said nervously.
"I enjoyed it as well," Marinette said.
"So I'll see you tomorrow, Princess."
Adrien took Marinette's hand and kissed it. He gave a soft smile and walked down the hall, leaving Marinette stunned.
