Ladybug swung into her room just in time as she transformed, Marinette now taking her place, she was exhausted from the fight that had just occurred outside the Eiffel Tower. The power the villain had was controlling water, and he was drowning people until Ladybug and Chat Noir showed up to rescue them. The man had just lost his wife to a tsunami and was in grieving, Hawk Moth must've taken this as an opportunity to create a new villain.

Marinette froze when her eyes landed on the male that stood before her. Adrien stood there with a completely stunned face as Marinette's face was fearful of what was to happen next. She hoped that he wouldn't tell everyone. Tikki floated next to Marinette's face with an equally fearful face.

Adrien looked at both of them and slowly said "You're… And that's…" Marinette scratched the back of her head in awkwardness and replied "Yes, I'm Ladybug. Oh god, I'm so sorry Tikki," Marinette turned to face her as she sighed in embarrassment "I should've been more careful…" Marinette slouched as she felt so awful.

"Nonsense Marinette, anyone could've made that mistake. I'm just glad it didn't happen any sooner!" Marinette looked at Tikki's face as she smiled and replied "Thanks Tikki, I really needed that…" Adrien's mouth was parted as he watched the scene unfold, sure, he knew that the kwami's could talk but… But He didn't know that Marinette, the shy, clumsy, kind girl in his class was one of Paris' hero's!

Marinette turned to meet Adrien's eyes, "Um, so Adrien, I was wondering if you could keep this to yourself? It would be terrible if anyone found out! Cause then they would tell everyone, then those people would tell other people, the next thing you know, it's on the news! Then –" Marinette stopped herself from continuing before saying "sorry, I was rambling… But please don't tell anyone!" Marinette, by this point, was on her knees begging.

Adrien nodded. Marinette immediately hugged him then stood back where she was to say "Thank you so, so, SO much! I owe you, big time." Adrien smiled. Then thought that instead of breaking someone's heart, he could use this as an opportunity to date someone who wouldn't be upset when he breaks up with them! And also knew it was coming!

Adrien motioned for her to get up "It's all right Marinette, I just…" He scratched his neck awkwardly at what he was about to ask of her "I need you to date me, now there's a whole story about how my father thinks I'm childish because I haven't a-and how people aren't buying the magazines like they use to… Please just do this for me…"

Marinette smiled at this deal, and the fact that it was a win – win situation for her. Maybe replied a little too soon "Yes, of course!" Then flushed a bright red and added "I-I mean that works for me…" Adrien laughed lightly at this. Marinette then wondered why he WAS he in the first place, and she couldn't seem to stop herself from asking "So, w-what were you doing here?"

Adrien looked down and blushed "O-Oh nothing…" Marinette laughed at this and believed he would've asked her out regardless. With this in mind, she realised that she was blushing and was fangirling all over on the inside. But he then added "I don't know how long I'll be dating you though…" Marinette was a little sad at this but pushed it aside, she couldn't force anything.

-When Adrien gets home-

Adrien was quite glad that Ladybug was Marinette, that just meant he was dating the women he loved. It was really a win – win situation for him. Adrien told his father at dinner who had askedand he unwillingly approved once Adrien persuaded him a little with things like "Maybe girls will buy the magazine when the model doesn't only date famous people." And "Maybe they'll think they have a bigger chance of dating me?" Adrien wasn't happy that he was turning into his father, but was happy that it worked.

Once Adrien had finished his dinner, he got up and went to his room and texted Marinette to ask if she would go with him to the Restaurant de la Tour near the Eiffel Tower on Friday in the afternoon. She thought it was way too expansive if he was going to break up with her anyway, but he said the paparazzi would know for sure they were together if they saw them there. She finally agreed after a little persuasion.

-school the next day-

Marinette ran into the class and sat in her seat next to Alya, opening her book she asked, "What was the homework again?" Alya rolled her eyes and replied, "page 58 problem a through to h, have fun!" Marinette got her head straight to her books and wrote as quickly as she could, she only had 13 minutes until class started. And another uncomplete homework would result in another detention, boy where her parents going to kill her if she got that detention!

-20 minutes later-

The teacher seemed to be late, it didn't seem to bother Marinette as she kept her head stuck in her books and wrote down quickly until the teacher finally walked back in. Just in time she seemed to complete the thing she was working on and closed her book, sighing happily.

-Friday morning-

Marinette flung everything out of her wardrobe and screamed in annoyance until she looked at her desk, she had been working on a beautiful dress for one of her mother's friends. She was going to a wedding. But she could borrow it, right? Marinette sighed because she had no other choice and put the dress on carefully and started with her hair.

-five minutes until she leaves-

Marinette had spent the whole day perfecting her outfit as Adrien had told her to get dressed up a little, Marinette didn't do little she either did full out or nothing at all. Se when she stood in the mirror, she was pleased with herself.

(Authors Note*)

(Please excuse my terrible explanation!)

Her dress was a maroon colour, the sleeves where off the shoulder. The dress hugged her breasts perfectly as thought the dress was made for herself. The dress hugged her perfectly all the way down to her waist. From then on there were several folds that trailed to just above her knees, the dress got longer at the back then it was at the front.

For accessories, she wore fuzzy maroon coloured shoes her mother's friend had wanted. They didn't fit her perfectly so she folded some tissue paper and placed it at the front of the shoes to make them fit. (Which they did! Try it if shoes are too big!) She held a black purse made of leather and a black ribbon string necklace with black gems that got bigger until they reached the centre, they would then become smaller.

Her hair had been taken out of its usual pigtails and fell over her shoulders perfectly and she had put hairspray on to try and keep her hair the way it was. Her makeup had changed from her usual makeover to a more complex one. Her eye shadow faded from her normal skin tone into a burgundy shade and her eyeliner had high pointed wing. Marinette had a light blush on as well, she was wearing mascara to bring out her eyelashes. Her lipstick was a maroon colour, she had the usual other makeups highlighter, foundation, concealer etc. (when you can't be bothered to explain! Ha ha!)

Marinette did a small twirl and smiled at herself and phoned Alya to tell her what she was doing, after telling Alya she was going out with someone, she only told her she would find out soon enough. Alya didn't like the suspense, but Marinette didn't have time to respond because Adrien was downstairs. Her parents called for her that someone was at the door, so she rushed downstairs careful not to trip though.

When her father saw her he immediately said "No, it's not happening." Marinette kissed her papa on the cheek and then smiled "I'll be fine Papa, love you. Bye!" Her mama smiled at her and she hugged her goodbye before kissing her cheek to and saying "Goodbye, mama. I love you."

Adrien stood there in a black jacket and black vest beneath, a white long sleeve shirt beneath that and a red tie and handkerchief thing in the pocket of the jacket. Adrien stood there, his mouth dropped to the floor in awe. Marinette blushed a little at his reaction and was amazed that they both seemed to wear red. "Let's get going, shall we?" She asked so she could get away from her nosy parents. He nodded, holding out his arm which she gladly took.

Once they were out of the café Marinette said "W-Well you look amazing…" He laughed awkwardly and his face grew a faint shade of pink. He complimented back "You look breath taking, how on earth did you find that outfit?" This time she laughed, replying with "It wasn't really mine to begin with, it's really my mama's friends dress for a wedding, well, the shoes are as well." Adrien thought about this then asked, "So why do you have the dress instead of your mother's friend?"

"Because I was the one who made the dress…" Adrien had the most shocked expression and looked incredibly impressed as he said, "you're going to be a fashion designer when you're older, no doubt about it." Marinette smiled and replied, "I hope so." And for the rest of the walk to the café, neither of them said a thing.

They stood outside of the fancy restaurant, and surely enough, there was paparazzi. Not much, but they were there. When they stood there, Marinette thought about how expensive the restaurant was and said "You know, we can still just go to a cheaper restaurant if you'd like. This is quite expensive." She said looking into his eyes, blushing once more, she reverted her eyes to her feet and avoided eye contact with him.

He lifted her face with his thumb and she looked him in the eye, their faces inches apart as he said "Marinette, you're worth it. And I'm not just saying that." Adrien slowly leant forward, whilst Marinette brushed her lips against his then said, "Maybe after dinner…" Adrien couldn't help but love how she was acting right then, and when she leant away and walked in and left him there, he really liked that.

Once they ordered, they got to know each other. Ladybugs confidence shining through Marinette, she kept on doing things like she did outside. But at the other times they were getting to know each other and laughing, it was the best time Adrien had had in a long time. Marinette's stuttering had vanished as she felt more comfortable with him than she used to.

After the fun, romantic date they got their bill and he put it on his father's tab which made her smile at his rebelling side. So, while he was doing that she kissed him. He eased into it and smiled against her lips as she pressed her tongue against his lips which he parted his lips to allow. Her hands found their way to his hair whilst his found their way to her waist. Marinette pulled away and grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the restaurant, he gladly followed.

"So how come I hadn't seen you at school until this year?" Adrien's gaze stayed on the ground as he replied "Because my father didn't want me to attend a school because of the children that attend." Marinette thought about this, then asked again "So how did you convince him to let you to go to the school?" Adrien kicked a rock while he answered,

"I didn't, I snuck into the school and he let me continue coming… Have you always gone to school?" Marinette nodded. "Thanks for this again, Marinette." Marinette smiled and responded

"I should be thanking you for not telling everyone, well you know…"

Adrien asked, "Has Chloe always been that mean to you?" Marinette nodded and then said,

"Thanks for the delicious, fun, romantic dinner. It was nice." Adrien stopped walking and faced her, Marinette was a shade of pink as she said "M-My house is a little further…"

"I know, I just wanted something first…" Adrien leant closer, his eyes staring straight into mine.

"And what was that?" Marinette said leaning a little close, her eyes locked with his.

"Something we did before." He said leaning closer until their lips were centimetres away from each other.

"Oh, you'll have to earn it." Marinette told him, smirking.

"And what would I have to do?" Adrien asked, still leaning closer until they were millimetres apart.

"Find a way." Marinette said stepping back, only for Adrien to step forward and kiss Marinette's lips once more, she smiled and kissed him back. His tongue pressed against her lips and she opened her mouth and their tongues swirled around together for a while until Marinette bit his lip and then stepped back again. She took his hand and they started walking to her house again...

Okay, hope you enjoyed! Please write your feedback and sorry I'm not good at explanations.