A/N: Hey everyone, Faatima and I are back! This chapter was a lot of fun to write and is a bit different in that it's told solely through dialogue/a variety of multimedia posts. We'll be doing "filler" chapters like this throughout the story, but that by no means lessens their importance; in fact, there's a lot of foreshadowing and quite a few Easter eggs in this chapter, if you can spot them! also, forgive the formatting (it looks much prettier on ao3) :(
Chapter 3: In Which There is a Bee
Marinette: omg Adrien can you believe how many likes Alya's picture of us has
Adrien: Haven't looked at it recently, let me check.
Marinette: hint
it's A LOT
!
[IMAGE]
Adrien: Oh, wow.
Marinette: WHY DIDN'T WE GET TO POST IT
it's OUR relationship anyways
!
Adrien: We could just meet up and take another one...
Marinette: ...I like that idea
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chat noir & marinette dupain-cheng;
(as observed by raffaela buchelli for the gossip gazette )
-chat unphased by marinette's new relationship → the EYES
-marinette a little cautious
-will marinette assume the life of a two-timer?
(do i have to tell adrien if she does?)
-paws on face, cheeks specifically
on a scale of one to five…?
bordering on a 3.5 4.0 3.8 two centimeter (?) distance—sixteen minutes, eighteen seconds
-marinette inexplicably calm, even confident
-THREE C'S → cautious, calm, confident (good title)
-of special note: red bulge in nightgown pocket, but what…?
-…are they talking about?
better pair of binoculars and/or telescope needed
-chat leaving, marinette retreating; unable to make out either's eyes
-total time of visit: twenty-three minutes, forty-seven seconds
image count: 17
due date: 8th september
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⇆ Sabrina retweeted
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 8
I can spot fakes from miles away. this goes for faux leather AND relationships.
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Alya: girl, again with Chat?
Marinette: WHAT
Alya: raff sent me her notes for her romance section for this week
[IMAGE]
Marinette: omg
WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME
please don't publish it?
I know freedom of the press is a thing and all
but there's no way Chloe will take me and Adrien seriously if she sees this
she's already still suspicious
Alya: girl I am WAY ahead of you I got your back
Marinette: 3
YOU'RE THE BEST ALYA
Alya: you owe me another cute couple pic though
Marinette: done and done
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"Raffaela, is it true that Adrien has taken on a girlfriend?"
"Oh, yes. Mind-blowing, isn't it? I didn't believe it myself at first."
"Would you happen to have a name for us?"
"Marinette. Marinette Dupain-Cheng. I believe her parents own a bakery."
"And what do you think Gabriel Agreste makes of all this?"
"I think he has more important things to tend to, but if you must know, I think he's infuriated. "
"Why would that be?"
"Possessiveness of his only son. It's a very typical reaction, nothing to be concerned about."
"So you think their relationship will progress smoothly?"
"Not at all."
"Oh, um—"
"It will certainly be entertaining, though. Now, if you'll excuse me— Auturo!"
"A— And that concludes our exclusive interview with none other than Raffaela Buchelli, Adrien Agreste's closest confidante, herself! Please stay tuned for more updates on the hottest trends this season, a sneak peek of looks for next week's show, and more behind the scenes exclusives of the fascinating lives of our favorite models!"
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Adrien: Was that really necessary?
Raffaela: was what?
Adrien: 'I believe her parents own a bakery.'
'I think he's infuriated.'
'It will certainly be entertaining.'
Raffaela: would you rather have answered the questions yourself?
Adrien: …
I don't think I should have told you.
Raffaela: believe me, cicci, it would be worse for you now if you didn't tell me.
Adrien: Is that a threat…?!
Raffaela: oh, dear, /no/.
just a reminder that i make worse rumors with lies. ;)
Adrien: Somehow, that doesn't comfort me…
Raffaela: oh, cheer up. you know i adore you. 333
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Nino: closest confidant?!
Adrien: Her words, not mine.
Nino: …
u owe me, big time
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12 Sep | FOXTAILED: FRIEND OR FOE OF OUR FAVORITE DUO?
Better hold on tight, dear readers, because things are about to get a little wild. Yes, that's right—Paris has yet another animal on the loose, and it isn't our favorite spotted bug or sleek black cat. Nope, we've got a white-tailed vigilante who has appeared to claim the streets for her own. No clashes have occurred between her and Ladybug and Chat Noir for the time being, which also raises the question: is the pair aware of her existence? (Ladybug and Chat Noir have not been available to comment, but never fear, readers, the Ladyblog is on it.) Is she a benevolent presence or is she just biding her time, waiting to outfox us all?
What do you think, readers? Is this the start of a beautiful triumvirate, or might that tail spell trouble?
Comment with your guesses below, and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!
xx
As always, Alya Cesaire
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Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
Omg just found the CUTEST comb
[IMAGE]
⇆ Sabrina retweeted
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
Model status?
[IMAGE]
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
oh my god wait
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
T h ER EE IS S A BE E EE E #savemeeee
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
Wtf this puts the 'age' in vintage I think it's cursed ? WHY ME
Chloe Bourgeois recently searched:
ghosts possessing items
how big is the world's largest bee
can bees talk
giant talking bee
pest control
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
everyone thinking I'm making things up, Nino's coming over to capture PROOF
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 13
Keeping the comb though because I deserve the best
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"Camera over here , Max! Can't you see where I'm pointing?"
"Um, sure, just—where did you say I was supposed to point, again?"
"At. The. Bee. "
"Hey, hey. Easy now, Chloe. There's a lot of things in this room that to the human eye would appear to look like a bee, y'feel? Your outfit, for instance."
"Why, Nino, you—"
"Aaaand, we are live from the Bourgeois Estate, Le Grand Paris, centered, as you all should know, in the heart of Paris. Here with me today are Max—my man, my camera man—and Chloe Bourgeois, according to whom there is a supersized bee living in her own room. For those of you who have no idea what you're watching, this is NiNouvelles, with your very own Nino!"
"That's all fine and dandy, but if you keep prancing on like this for the next few hours, there won't be any bee to find!"
"Find? I thought you already knew where it was."
"Same difference, Maximilien. Oh, wait, but you wouldn't know that, would you, what with the glasses and all?"
"O-kay, then. Chloe, why don't you start by telling us when you first saw the bee?"
"You follow my Twitter, Nino."
"Miraculously—but let's assume for the moment that I don't."
"..."
"I can always leave, if you don't have the time. Marinette's promoing some of her designs for the Board of Educa—"
"A few hours ago, I found a comb in my room. Buttercup yellow, bee-shaped crest—the works. Of course, I assumed that it was a gift from my father. Only he would be able to tell how it accented my outfit perfectly."
"But… Oh, and Max, pan to the comb."
"But then the bee popped out, and I knew it had to be a gift from one of my fans! I mean, who else would be stupid enough to think that the colors of my outfit could translate into an appreciation for bees, of all things? It's all a product of dumb admiration, I'm sure of it."
"Uh-huh… And can we ask what the bee looked like?"
"Well, what else is a bee going to look like?"
"So, yellow body, black stripes, stingers, antenna. Everything we usually see, but bigger?"
"By about a hundred times! And the size of my fist, no, the size of my hands making a fist together!"
"Right…"
"Ugh, I don't know why I even bothered with you, you're obviously incapable of—look! Over there!"
"Over where?"
"By the curtain, Max! What on earth do you even have glasses for if you can't see a mega-fist-sized bee?!"
"Chloe… My vision's twenty-twenty and even I can't see what you're talking about."
"But it's right. There. "
"Um, I don't mean to burst your bubble, but… This is a plushie."
"Wha—No—It can't—"
"Face it, Chloe, if it were really alive it would have stung the life out of Max by now."
"I—don't shake it around! Give me that!"
"Well, you saw it for yourselves, folks. Nothing but a false alarm. I'm sure Ms. Bourgeois will have a fine time recovering from the pseudo-spotlight trauma, huh, Max?"
"Haha, yeah."
"In other news, my friend Marinette will be hosting her first fashion show of the school year this Saturday, so you should totally check that out! All proceeds will go towards the Board of Education, which we hope to have fund our Spring Trip later this year!"
"Not if I can help it! When my father hears about this—"
"As for the song of the day, I'm really feeling Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?' Amazing, I know. If you told me two years ago that I'd be saying this today, I wouldn't have believed you for a second. But anyway, this wraps up another episode of NiNouvelles. Tune in next week for a treat that's hopefully more promising than what we had to serve to you today!"
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Alya: "what do you mean" ? REALLY?
Marinette: I was going to say...
Alya: honestly if I didn't know nino better I'd say he was hardcore pining
Marinette: ...
well
...
Alya: girl you know your three dots thing drives me crazy
what are you trying to say
Marinette: I mean
I'm just wondering
do you ever, you know
miss him
?
Alya: we see him everyday
Marinette: you know that's not what I'm saying
Alya: spit it out girl
Marinette: do you regret breaking up with him
?
Alya: k bye
Marinette: ALYA
!
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Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 15
you know if /someone/ had stayed over for longer
In reply to Chloe Bourgeois
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 15
you all might have gotten to see the bee TALK
In reply to Chloe Bourgeois
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 15
but nooo chloe is paranoid, chloe is going insaaane
In reply to Chloe Bourgeois
Chloe Bourgeois thechloebourgeois • Sep 15
SABRINA WHERE IS MY RETWEET ! thebourgeoisbestie
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Raffaela: hey, Alya
Alya: Raffy!
heeeyyy
Raffaela: i was wondering why my article didn't make it into this month's issue…?
Alya: oh!
I'm soooo sorry
there was a lot to go through this week
and I couldn't fit it into my editing schedule
Raffaela: oh, that's alright
no hard feelings
next issue, perhaps?
Alya: hopefully!
Raffaela: ;)
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Adrien Agreste amonami_inme • Sep 16
It just so happens that Justin Bieber is set to perform at my father's next fashion show.
Adrien Agreste amonami_inme • Sep 16
Does anyone want tickets? [WINK EMOJI] ninorino
In reply to Adrien Agreste
Nino the DJ ninorino • Sep 16
excuse me 4 having good taste in music
In reply to Nino the DJ
Adrien Agreste amonami_inme • Sep 16
Uh huh. LocalLadyblog Would you like to comment?
In reply to Adrien Agreste
Nino the DJ ninorino • Sep 16
DUDE?!
In reply to Adrien Agreste
Marinette Dupain-Cheng dupain_au_chocolat • Sep 16
oooohhh, my bf is stirrin' up some DRAMA [CLAP EMOJI]
In reply to Marinette Dupain-Cheng
Alya Cesaire LocalLadyblog • Sep 16
[EYEROLL EMOJI] don't encourage him, girl!
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17 Sep—23 Sep | UNDER (THE WHIM OF) THE STARS: WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
Aries: Taking charge isn't always meant to be your first course of action, and this will only become more apparent to you as the days go by. Ease up on tackling every last thing and allow yourself to let one or two go. The world can stand to wait a few minutes for you to rest.
Taurus: This year hasn't exactly been kind to you thus far, but it hasn't completely derailed you either. Given a few weeks' patience and some cups of hot, lemon honey tea, your day-to-day life should smooth out, perhaps even miraculously enlighten you as to your true purpose.
Gemini: Cartwheels and jumping jacks! Your love life is destined for a series of spontaneous twists and turns. Whether these detours are for better or for worse lies purely in the fruit of your actions. Remember not to be too aggressive, but don't try to hide behind hesitation either.
Cancer: Exams may be over a year away, but that's no reason not to kick it into gear and and be on top of things. Even though there's an endless amount of work to tackle in the days, weeks, years before you, your innate drive should help ease you along the way.
Leo: People have always filtered in and out of your life, and the school year to come shouldn't be any different—unless you choose to look back on certain past experiences. Pay close attention to your friends and family. There's definitely someone out there whom you haven't been appreciating enough.
Virgo: Open your eyes wide and be sure to watch your step—disaster is waiting just around the corner if you don't catch it first! But not to worry, dear friend. The most disaster this lovely lady foresees is a bad hair day, or a few misplaced stumbles, if you're careful.
Libra: Things have been quiet for you for a while now, but sometimes your own company is the best company. Take this opportunity to rediscover yourself by picking up a new book or traveling to an unfamiliar place; in a few weeks, you'll find things picking up again as a new person enters your life!
Scorpio: Truth is your middle name, and your persistence in seeking it out will certainly pay off. However, you will soon find yourself faced with a hard choice. When that time comes, remember that patience is its own payoff, and a little postponement will have you building connections in the long haul!
Sagittarius: You've got one eye on the future and the other on the past. Keep your mind off things by focusing on current projects and looking after daily tasks; those close to you certainly appreciate your efforts, even if they don't articulate it, and who knows? They might reciprocate soon.
Capricorn: When it comes to practicality and independence, you're the first in line. However, this week will test your flexibility. Don't be afraid to reach out to others for help; you'll be surprised at who answers your call.
Aquarius: This week will bring an astonishing revelation, but your inner determination won't let it faze you for long. Dig deep and keep your wits about you; your adaptive nature will see you through to your goals, but be careful that you don't lose track of yourself along the way.
Pisces: This week, you'll find yourself more productive than ever, with recognition of your artistic talent reaching new heights. Be gone, creative block—now is the perfect time to brush the cobwebs off that project that was giving you a hard time and tackle it from a new, inspired angle!
❃ If the predictions mentioned above don't meet the reality of your following week, please contact Juleka as you may require a more introspective palm reading! Love, Rose. ❃
if you have any theories/guesses as to what's going on, we'd love to hear! :)