A.N: Hey guys,

I know that I said I was going to post once a week, but do to the fact that I have the lead in a play and I'm doing a flash mob, I'm sort of swamped at the moment. So, if you see more than one a week or none until two weeks later, that is why. I have a million dance moves and lines to memorize. Thank you for the understanding.

Hope you guys enjoy the new chapter!

-geekygirl20000

Chloe walked into Marinette's room with a shove and looked around. Spotting Adrien, she rushed over and latched herself to him.

"Chloe," Adrien said as he desperately tried to pull her off. "I can't breathe, and I'm practicing,"

Chloe pouted. "With her?" she said as she pointed at Marinette. Adrien couldn't help but feel a bit of anger towards her. "Keep your cool, Adrien," He thought to himself.

"Yes Chloe, with her. We're playing a duet together at the competition,"

"Really?" Chloe said with a grin. "What an odd coincidence, so am I,"

"Of course you are," Adrien heard Marinette mutter. Chloe shot her a look.

"Jealous much?" Chloe asked sarcastically.

Adrien decided to change the subject. "Who are you playing with, Chloe?"

Chloe smiled at him. "I was hoping you would, Adrickins,"

"I can't. I'm also doing the solo for my school, sorry,"

Chloe groaned. "Fine, then I'll play with Nathanael,"

"The tuba player?" Marinette asked as she sat down in her chair.

Adrien covered his laughter with a cough. "Clarinet and Tuba do not go well together"

"Yes, the tuba player, by the way, do you know who got the solo for our school?"

Marinette shook her head. "Nope, sorry Chloe. Good luck on your duet though."

Chloe laughed. "I don't need luck," and she stormed out the door. Marinette groaned.

"What?" Adrien asked as he picked up his cello.

"I told Chloe that I don't know who the soloist for the school is," she said as she put her head in her hands.

"So?" Adrien didn't see what the big deal was.

"I actually do,"

Adrien stared at her.

"Who is it?"

"I can't tell you,"

Adrien put his hand up. "Ok, I'll keep your secret. Musician's Honor,"

She smiled at him and his heart did a weird, twisty thing.

He looked back at his music so that she wouldn't see him blush, then he looked at it.

"Marinette?"

"Hmm"

"If we're gonna play this for a competition, don't you think it needs a name?" He looked back at her. She had a finger to her chin and was tapping it. It was kind of cute.

"Where did that thought come from?" He wondered to himself.

"I have an idea of what we can call it," The sound of Marinette pulled him out of his thoughts.

"What?"

"How about...Ladybug's Lullaby?"

Adrien felt his jaw go slack and his eyes grow large. He loved it.

"That's perfect!" he said.

Marinette blushed. "Well then, I guess we should finish practicing," she stated. He nodded.

"Let's do this,"

A few hours later, Adrien and Marinette walked to the door. There were so many things he wanted to say, but no words to say them. So he settled with a goodbye hug.

"Bye, Marinette," he felt her hug him back.

"Bye, Adrien,"

He let go. "Same time tomorrow?"

She nodded.

He walked a few steps out the door and turned to wave. She waved back, then closed the door. Adrien was alone and he smiled.

"That was so much fun!" he thought to himself as he began to walk home. "Marinette is an amazing musician. I really enjoy working with her. She's also a great friend. I wonder why my heart did that weird, twirly thing when she smiled at me."

He got home and entered his humongo room. He walked to his bed and laid down. His thoughts drifted towards her again.

"She really is amazing. I wonder what else she does? Does she cook like her parents? Does she play video games? I would really like to get to know her better. I'll invite her to go get coffee with me tomorrow. Yeah, that sounds good. Then, I'll take her to the movies, and then I'll...Wait. What?" He sat up. "Take her to the movies? Why did I think about that?" He thought about it for a minute, then pulled out his phone and dialed Nino's number.

"Hello" said a sleepy voice on the other end.

"Nino, were you sleeping?"

"Dude, it's almost 10. Yes I was sleeping. What do you need?"

"I need some girl advice," Adrien heard a creak and assumed that Nino had bolted up.

"Sure dude, what is it?" Adrien smiled. He had the best friend in the world. When he got done telling Nino about his thoughts about Marinette, Nino was quiet for a few minutes.

"You have a crush on her," he said simply.

"What? But I've only known her for two days,"

"And played music with her for hours on end during those two days,"

Adrien froze where he sat. Nino was right. He had a crush on Marinette.

"So what do I do?" he asked as he got up and paced his room.

Nino was quiet for a little bit and Adrien tried to be patient.

"Ask her out on a date," he said at last.

"How? What if she doesn't feel the same way,"

"You won't know until you try, dude,"

Adrien stopped pacing. His friend was right.

"Thanks Nino. And sorry for waking you up,"

"It's cool, dude. And don't worry about it. I'm sure she'll say yes,"

Nino hung up and Adrien put his phone away. He sighed. Tomorrow was going to be an interesting day.