Adrien was a little nervous as he slipped into the hotel. He had flat out lied to his father about spending the day with Chloe, and was just about to sneak away to see his first official concert. A Jagged Stone concert!

It was an understatement to say that he was excited.

He was exhilarated!

His first concert!

Personally invited by Jagged Stone and his niece!

It was an offer that just couldn't be refused.

Only, he wasn't sure if his father would get that. Adrien decided it was better to be safe than sorry. Which lead to him ninja-ing his way to the rockstar's room. Making sure there was no blonde or lackey around, Adrien hurried to the elevator, slipping in with a jittery beam.

He was going to a concert!

It took all his restraints not to eagerly bounce in the elevator like a kid.

Was it going to be ear deafening loud with blinding flashing lights?

Super elbow shoving crowded?

Was there going to be dancing?

And food?

And refreshments?

He just didn't know what to expect outside what he's seen on tv. Always watching, never joining.

Till now.

Today, he was officially going to be a man.

ANDGOTOHISFIRSTCONCERT.

Ok, he should really start calming down.

When the elevator opened with a loud chime, Adrien practically flew out of it and towards the rockstar's room, bouncing with each and every step he took. He almost hopped right into Penny just as she was coming out.

"Woah there," she called, grabbing him and steadying them both. Raising a brow at him, she bid, "Someone's excited."

"Hehe," he chuckled sheepishly. "It's my first concert."

"How exciting!" she said, flashing him a big smile. Turning, she waved him into the room, shooing, "Go join Marinette. Both of you are going together this concert. I suggest sticking close."

Adrien grinned, unable to believe his luck.

He got to be next to Mari!

How awesome was this?!

And probably for the best.

Zipping deeper into the room, he rushed to Marinette room, finding her putting her hair up in a bun. Fang greeted him with a rumble from her bed, smiling that toothy smile. "Excited for tonight?" Adrien asked, coming up to pet Fang's snout. He flinched only a little when Fang turned his mouth about and lightly nibbled on his wrist. It didn't hurt. He was ok.

"Concerts are fun," she said, turning to him with a grin, her eyes shining. "But I'm more excited for after it."

Intrigued, he asked, "What's after the concert?"

"Penny's going to take me to pick up my parents!"

Fang let out an excited growl.

Adrien beamed. "That's great!" Coming to her side, he asked, "You going to stay in the hotel still? Or moving into the bakery?"

"We'll be staying in the hotel for a few more days," she said. "But we will be moving into the bakery soon, and yes you can visit anytime you want."

Adrien did a fist bump.

Pointing to his outfit, Marinette asked, "Comfortable in that?"

"Yep!"

Pleased, Marinette bid, "Should be all ready then. Unless there's something you need to pick up on the way?"

"I just need you," Adrien flirted, cheeky smile in place.

Marinette froze, peering at him in surprise.

Adrien blinked, a little confused on why she froze till it clicked what he had just said.

Oops.

"I-I mean, I do need you! We-we're going together, r-right?" he stuttered, rubbing the back of his neck and looking away, cheeks completely flushed.

Marinette blushed herself, stammering, "R-right. Ye-yeah, go, together, we, wer're together."

Fang snorted, eyeing the two strangely as they looked away and shifted awkwardly before him.

Humans were weird.

The concert was just as Marinette described in the limo ride there.

Stimulating.

The music was loud and drummed through his body, making his bones rattle with the beat, and his heart pumping in sync, exciting him all the more. Colored lights flashed over the audience, dancing with the music and inspiring him to get swept with the beat. Adrien fell for it eagerly, letting the music take, and the excitement of the crowd.

He danced and bounced with it, his arms up in the air, calling out at his loudest as they howled to Jagged Stone, joining his voice as the song flared over them.

Beside him Marinette stood with a beam on her face, eyes set proudly on her uncle.

Adrien bumped his hip against hers, grinning mischievously as she turned her eyes to him.

She shared it, bumping him back and joining his bounce to the beat, her giggles muted by the music.

Marinette described concerts to be stimulating.

Adrien would say they were quite exhilarating.

And exhausting.

He was practically flopped on Marinette, a little breathless and twitchy after the concert. He was at a stage where he was still excited and wanted to hop around, but he also wanted to sleep.

Marinette was completely fine.

Letting Adrien use her as a pillow, she texted her parents. "They'll meet us outside the airport," she called to Penny.

"I can't feel my arms," Adrien uttered.

Marinette snorts. "To be expected when you wave them in the air like that."

Adrien blew an argumentative raspberry.

Marinette ruffles his hair before pressing back at his side, grinning at the replies. She set her cell down to watch the drive impatiently, eager to see her parents again. By the time they arrived at the airport, Adrien had dozed off, slumped against Marientte.

He was jerked awake when Marinette was no longer there to cushion him.

Blinking dazedly, he sat up with a jerk, looking around wildly.

Chuckling, Penny told him as she turned to glance at him, "We're here."

Sitting up more and rubbing his eyes, he glanced at the window, seeing Marinette's parents for the first.

He was not expecting the very big father.

Marinette had a very big father.

He looked like he could pick Adrien up.

Penny slipped out, grinning as she greeted the two, accepting a hug from the large man as Marientte tackled a smaller woman that had to be her mother. All four talked excitedly as they drew away, shifting about to embrace and catch up. And when Penny waved them to the car, Adrien straightened up as as they drew near, dragging and carrying their luggage with them.

"Oh hello," the large man greeted as he piled in, helping his small wife climb in.

Marinette slipped in behind them, sitting right beside Adrien.

Drawing both parents eyes to him.

"Hi," Adrien returned, smiling awkwardly.

"That's Adrien," Penny called from up front, "Marinette's first friend here."

Yeah. Friend.

His smile turned sheepish and nervous as they continued to eye him, smiles growing on their faces.

Marinette's mother hummed. "How wonderful," she bid, reaching for him, "I'm Sabine Dupain-Cheng. I'm glad to meet you."

"Adrien Agreste," he returned, taking her hand with a professional shake.

Marinette's father jerked his hand to him, beaming. "Tom!"

"Pleased to meet you," he echoed, grinning shyly as he shook her father's hand.

"How did you two meet?" Sabine asked once both boys were settled.

"Um," Adrien uttered.

"He broke into Jag's hotel room," Marinette answered.

Both parents look surprised while Adrien flushed and hissed, "Mari!"

They were not going to like him! And think he was a creep! And-

Tom chuckled, rubbing his chin as he grinned at Adrien teasingly. "An eager fan are you?"

Rubbing the back of his neck, he confessed, "I am, though I didn't intentionally sneak into his room. I was dragged there..."

The parents shared an amused and curious look.

Marinette piped, "He's going to join me and Uncle Jag in our visit to the children's hospital."

Sabine smiled, turning her eyes to him. "So you're the Chat Noir," she murmured.

"Y-yes."

Tom grinned. "I'm looking forward to see the costumes. It's really a wonderful idea."

"And it's a couple weeks away, you got it all done dear?"

"Almost, Uncle Jag's costume's proving to be a bit more difficult than planned..." As Marinette delved into the works of the rockstar's coming costume to her parents, Adrien leant to the side of the window, his exhaustion catching up to him again. Half way to the hotel, he unconsciously leaned back onto Marinette, using her as a pillow once more.

He was completely unaware of the blush on her cheeks and the knowing, gleeful smiles on her parents' faces.

"Thank you for the ride Penny," Adrien managed out, struggling not to yawn.

"No problem," she reassured, "I'm glad you were able to make it."

"Me too."

Marinette slid into his seat, calling, "Before you go, here."

She held out a small case for him, startling Adrien as he took it. "Th-this is..."

"Jagged Stone's unreleased album," Marinette confirmed with the biggest smile.

Looking up in wonder, he asked, "This is what you've been working on, right?"

"Yes."

"Woah," he uttered, staring at it in awe. It was beautiful and awesome. Eyes narrowing in determination, he held it back out to her. Marinette blinked in confusion, head tilting slightly. "Sign," Adrien crowed.

"Sign?" she echoed.

Penny got the message. Pulling out the surprise-fan-ambush pen, she leaned back and offered it to Marinette. "He wants your autograph. You are the album cover artist."

"Oh!" Marinette proclaimed, blushing slightly.

Adrien's own cheeks went red.

Giggling, she took it and signed her name, handing it back with a big beam. Adrien took it delicately, grinning like a kid on Christmas.

"See you tomorrow?" Marinette asked.

"Definitely," Adrien promised.

Waving, Marinette sat back in her seat as Penny drove back to the hotel. "So," the purple haired woman called, peeking at the dark haired girl from the rear view mirror. "When are you two going to start dating?"

"Penny!" Marinette cried, aghast.

"Just wondering," she bid, grinning.

Can't fault her for wanting to know how close she is to her likely win on the bet, even more so since Jagged Stone always had the worst luck when betting.

"Going to win this time Penn, I can feel it."

We'll see, Penny thinks as she drove.

For sure it was going to be soon.