Marinette froze when she locked eyes with Adrien, at school. He smiled at her but all she did was quickly look away and drag Alya to class. When they got into their seats Adrien glanced back and smiled at her again, but she still just looked down and began to write. She could feel his eyes burning into her head but she ignored it. She didn't just ignore that gaze, but even him talking to her. Whenever he would speak she would leave. Alya asked if she was fine, but all Marinette did was fake a smile and excuse herself.
The only thing on her mind was that it was Chat Noir and Ladybugs anniversary today and she hadn't even planned on what to say to Adrien. Would she confess that she knows who he is? Or will she just blow it away and act as if everything is fine? She was in some deep shit this time. At lunch when Marinette was going to the bakery with Alya, Adrien and Nino joined them, saying they wanted to have some of baked goods. This was unusual as they never ragged along with them anywhere. It was always either Marinette and Alya, Adrien and Nino or Alya and Nino.
On on the way to the bakery, Adrien somehow made Nino take Alya a bit behind so he could talk to Marinette.
"Hey Marinette?" Adrien asked. Marinette just turned her head to the other side and started to stare at the wall as if it was the most interesting thing in the world. Adrien grabbed Marinette shoulders and forced her to stare at him. "Why have to been ignoring me?"
Alya and Nino slipped besides them and countinued their journey to the bakery.
"Why is it that everytime I spoke or looked at you, you just ignored me and didn't even listen or talk to me?" Marinette could see the hurt in his eyes. She began to feel regret for ignoring Adrien for so long.
"Do you really want to know?" Marinette finally said. Adrien smiled as she sighed.
"Of course I want to know, you're one of my only friends" The hit Marinette bad. She had been ignored such a ncs guy like Adrien for so long. But then again, she was ignoring the kitty Chat Noir too.
"When I fainted and didn't go to school yesterday..." Marinette began and Adrien could already see where this was going, "why did Chat Noir take me home... and not you?" Adrien gulped and looked down. How was he supposed to tell Marinette he was Chat Noir.
"I-I saw him flying by so I called him for help." Adrien lied. He hoped it had worked, but there was no sign of improvement on Marinette face.
"My mum told me Chat Noir saw me and she didnt say anything about Chat Noir mentioning you"
Adrien was in a lot of trouble.
"M-maybe Chat Nor was trying to take all the credit" Adrien nervously smiled, hoping it would all quickly be over. Marinette stood her ground, well she obviously did as she knew he was Chat Noir. She just wanted him to say it himself. In order to do that, she needed more time and more things to say to him so he can't defend himself. She looked down and forced a smile.
"Well okay then" Adrien looked shocked. A second ago she was so deterring into finding out it why It was Chat Noir not Adrien but now she had a completely different mood. "Lets go have some food then!"
Marinette grabbed Adrien hand with confidence and ran towards the bakery. Adrien smiled as he realised one thing was off his checklist for today. Next thing was, giving Ladybug her present. He hoped Marinette was right about what she said.