Pouring rain was not preferable weather for Adrien, though he realized that it was not preferable weather for many individuals. The morning he left, the news stations broadcast warnings of the downpour, and he had the sense to bring an umbrella out with him as he decided to walk through the sunny morning.
He was headed over to the Dupain-Cheng bakery, vying for a macron or any kind of sweet. The last week had been filled with dieting and exercise, courtesy of his model regime, all so he could have a few of their sweets. They were simply worth it.
The little bell on the door chimed merrily when he entered the bakery. Both of Marinette's parents' attention were on him as soon as he walked in. Their greeting was hearty and he adore every second of their cooing, finding it endearing and warm. A part of him was excited at the idea that he could very well be a part of this family in the future, but that was yet to come. Peering around the counter, he could just make out his girlfriend busying herself and helping out around the shop. Adrien caught her eye and she grinned at the sight of him, making haste to finish off what she started to hurry to him, giving him a quick peck on the cheek in greeting.
"Ready to head out?"
"Ready!" she confirmed, turning back with a quick goodbye to her parents. "Salut Maman! Salut Papa!" They waved back at her and the two of them stepped out into the downpour.
Marinette looked nostalgically out into the sky from beneath the umbrella Adrien had popped open to both of their benefit.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked. For a moment, she hesitated before deciding to respond.
"Do you remember the first day we met?"
"Yea?"
"And how I was really mad at you because I thought you put gum on my seat?" He chuckled nervously.
"…yes…"
"And how we made up and you handed me your umbrella in the rain outside the school?"
"…Yes."
"Well," she continued, her lips curling into a smile pre-emptively at how she believed he would respond to her confession, "that was when I started having a crush on you." Her words were barely a mumble, and she took the umbrella from his hands, sliding her fingers beneath his gingerly. Adrien was slightly shocked at the news but beamed, turning to her.
"Aw, you had a crush on me. That's so embarrassing," he giggled, acting excessively shy. A smile still on her face, Marinette raised an eyebrow.
"… Adrien, we've been dating for 5 years."
Author's Note: Sorry not sorry for stealing that adorable line from Parks and Rec. It was too hard to resist.