Rose was about finished. She had been watching Marinette and Zoe slowly getting closer over the months and was starting to get impatient at them getting together. She needed the two cuties being a couple. Juleka was supportive, but did not want to be involved with any plans. Rose was not sure what she was going to do, but she hoped that Marinette and Zoe would kiss before the end of the night.

"I know it's not cool, interfering with others love lives. But they are so cute together and my heart cannot take any more of their obliviousness." She wailed as she sat on the couch. Luka, whom she was venting too, was quietly playing the guitar.

"I understand, Rose. Really I do. I want Marinette to be happy and it's clear Zoe is the one she wants. However, if we rush things, they might feel like they are only together to please us. We need to be patient and let them come together at their own pace."

Rose nodded and hugged him. "Thank you, Luka. I'm sorry, I just live on cuteness. I need it to survive."

Luke stopped strumming his guitar and smiled. "We all know it Rose. Don't worry, I'm sure Marinette and Zoe want to help extend your existence with their adorable love. Now, let's get out there and check on the set up for tonight."

She nodded eagerly and they got up and headed out onto the deck. Nino was setting up the instruments with the help of Ivan. Adrien and Kagami were just arriving on the boat.

"Hey, guys." Adrien smiled at them. "I have some news to report. It's about Marinette."

From seemingly nowhere, Alya appeared next to them. "Marinette has news that I don't know? Impossible. Spill now, Model boi, or face my wrath."

Nino pipedup. "Better do as she says, Adrien. When we started dating, she pumped me for information on Marinette as a kid. She eventually got everything."

Alix rolled her eyes as she joined the gathering. "And he wonders why we never tell him the juicy gossip."

Nino pouted as Alya went over and pattedhis shoulder. "It's alright, babe. I still love you, even if I wouldn't trust you with my secrets."

"But…"

"Remember when you told Marinette and Zoe about my part time job?"

"Point made." Nino turned white and quickly went back to setting up. He however stayed in range to listen in.

"So, what is this news?" Alya demanded.

Adrien smirked. "I won't tell you."

Rose grabbed Adrien by the shirt. "Adrien Agreste! You cannot tease us with news and then not give it!"

Adrien was laughing. "I'm not going to tell you."

Kagami stepped in before Rose could shake Adrien. "I will be telling you. Because I won the rock, paper, scissors contest. Marinette is finally dating Zoe."

There was a deep pause and everyone started cheering. "Yes!" Alix called. "Pay up, losers."

"Not fair." Kim complained. "You looked ahead and saw this, didn't you?"

Alix stuck out her tongue as everyone handed over his or her lost funds to her. "Next time, you will think twice about betting against the hero of time."

As she finished collecting, Marinette and Zoe walked up the gangplank. They were holding hands tightly. Marinette started to open her mouth but Rose tackled them in a hug first.

"I'm so happy for you both. Please say you'll do a double date with me and Juleka sometime!"

Zoe started to respond when Kagami stepped forward. "Negative, they will be joining me and Adrien first. We four are perfect and we shall be the ultimate couple group."

Rose tried to glare at Kagami but even she knew her cute image and pixie cut were not intimidating anyone. Zoe saved her from making herself look bad, thankfully.

"We're gonna take things slow, get used to dating each other before we go too crazy with double dates. We will talk about it later."

Marinette leaned over and kissed Zoe on the cheek. "Thanks, Zo. Alix, can you collect the names of everyone interested in a double date? We can do a random drawing when we are ready to make it fair."

Alix nodded eagerly. "Naturally. I can handle that, Marinette. I'll also accept bribes for extra entries to the pool…"

Everyone laughed as they gave up trying to have band practice that night. Celebrating Zoe and Marinette's new relationship was way more important for the friends. Rose leaned against her girlfriend and prayed to her Kwami that such jubilation would never end for their gang. After all, she was the bearer of the Pig Miraculous, so just maybe, that would come to pass.

Next time: Hero time