Conspiraty: ~sips hot cocoa~ Well, I've been gone for a while, haven't I? Hello guys! Conspiraty is back with the (very late start) of the Christmas one-shots! First of all, I'm sorry for the very late return again. Around the time I was updating stories again, I had some…very complicated living issues with my very first roommate in college, and I'm not going to say what caused the problem, because I'm not going to stoop to her level and spread her business. It'd be very childish. But, I will say that there was no way I was going to stay there for the whole year, so I moved out. Then, she turned out to have a very…negative response to the situation. Anywho, not only did I move out, but I was failing two classes as well. And once something like that happens to me, all of my attention focuses on that and everything else is pushed away. So I was working my ass off to bring up my grades. And on top of that, I joined a sport and started working. So I barely had any free time this semester, and I apologize. As for next year, I have no clue how my schedule will be, but I will try to make more time for you guys. Maybe I'll even post new things?

~clears throat~ So I'm bringing back the one-shots and since I'm now off school, I will try my best to update every day for the one-shots, and slowly work my way up to posting my other story again soon. But I can't promise anything. Thank you guys for understanding, and again, I'm sorry for my lack of posting XD Things just got crazy and I overworked myself to the point of me even not getting enough sleep because of my scheduling. If you have any questions or concerns about my stories, or just want to talk, I'm a PM away. Or you can even rant at me for barely posting, but don't be a jerk about it XD. I kind of deserve it.

And as for Season 2 of Miraculous Ladybug, yes, I've watched SOME of them. But I'm not caught up currently. I have no TV in my room, so I'm also trying to catch up on OTHER shows I've missed.

The Perfect Christmas Present

(Idk if I've done this plot before, I can't remember. But oh well.)

Paris was filled with Christmas in the air. It was Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas. Children were ice-skating, parents were making snowman with their little ones, and snow was falling in the air. The perfect time to be joyous for the holidays, right? Well, not quite for one blond haired, green-eyed teen model.

Adrien pressed his face against the glass of the store window. As he sighed, his breath fogged up the faint snow covered window. He stared at the beautiful dresses the mannequins showed off, topped with Christmas hats and boots with some bulky winter coats.

"Would Mari want this? No, she's a designer. She could probably make these herself." Adrien pouted. Adrien removed his face from the glass and walked next door to the store on the right. He looked inside and saw chocolates in front of the store window. "Chocolates? Nah, too basic."

Adrien groaned and crossed his arms. "Why is it so hard to pick a present for Mari?!" Adrien yelled. "Maybe because you don't WANT to be her friend. I mean, one friend wouldn't make such a fuss over another friend's Christmas present if they were 'JUST FRIENDS', hm?" A snarky voice replied from his winter coat.

"Plagg, be quiet! Someone could hear you! And she's just a friend!" Adrien whispered inside his coat. Plagg rolled his eyes and kept his mouth shut. Adrien walked forward, his cheeks turning red. He chose to blame it on the cold. Tonight was Marinette's Christmas party, and Adrien had already passed out all of his gifts to his classmates beforehand. But he saved Marinette's present for last. It wasn't because he forgot, it was because he wanted it to be special and from the heart.

But he knew that Plagg could read him like an open book. It's true, he was stressing over this present. He wanted it to be perfect for Mari. She deserved the world. And Adrien wanted to be the one to give her that.

Because Adrien had been slightly crushing on the bluenette for a while. He didn't know what moment it was, but he was falling hard. And he wanted to show that to her through a present. But he didn't know what to get the sweet girl for Christmas.

Maybe he'd have better chances if he wasn't shopping for it last minute. He needed something that fit her, something that she would love and cherish. But what?

Adrien passed by a jewelry store, and froze. He turned towards the shop window and looked inside. The front of the window read 'Frosting'. He saw in front of the window, a beautiful silver bracelet with several different charms. There was one for friendship and family, which Mari cherished, a book, something she loves to draw in, pink flats; her favorite pair of shoes; a gaming console; she loves gaming; a screaming face; she loves horror movies, and a ladybug.

Well, he didn't know what the ladybug meant to Mari, but he knew he HAD to get it for her. He quickly ran into the store and walked over to the saleswoman. She was wearing 5 inch heels, a grey business suit, and red rimmed glasses on top of her head. She had black hair with blonde highlights and black bangs, and caramel skin. Her nametag read 'Syrena' and she smiled at her.

"Hello, what can we do for you today at Frosting?" Her voice rang, sounding like little bells. "Yes, I was wondering about that silver bracelet at the front of your window." Adrien pointed to the front and Syrena grinned. "Ah, THAT bracelet." Syrena strutted over to the bracelet, Adrien following.

"Well, this bracelet is one of a kind. Specially made for a special someone." Syrena gently picked up the bracelet with her hands and smirked. "Is this for a special someone in your life, young man?"

Adrien blushed frantically. "What?! No, I don't-"

Syrena chuckled and shook her head. "Alright, you don't need to be so defensive about it. But this bracelet comes all the way from China, a gift to us from our business partners. There's no other bracelet like this. The charms are made from the finest material."

"How much is it?" Adrien wondered. "Hm…well, since we're having a Christmas sale, the discounted price is $2,000." Syrena answered with a finger on her chin. "$2,000?!" Adrien sputtered out. Syrena nodded. "We have other bracelets in your price range, sir, if you can't afford it. However, we are closing at 6 today, due to the holidays."

Adrien sighed. "No, I have it. I just need to convince my father to lend me his credit card…"

Adrien turned to walk away, but he realized that he forgot to thank the nice lady. He turned, but she was gone. Adrien sighed and quickly walked out of the store. "Do you really think that your father will let you borrow his credit card for Mari's present? Were you just born yesterday?" Plagg questioned.

Adrien smiled. "Underneath all of him, he has a kind heart. I know he'll say yes."

XOXO

"Absolutely not." Gabriel Agreste replied with a blank tone. "But Father, this is important!" Adrien pleaded. "If you think that wasting money on a silly trinket for a classmate is important, then you're not truly my son."

Adrien frowned. "Mother wouldn't have had a problem with it." Gabriel glared at his son. "What did you say to me?"

"Nothing, Father. I'm going to go prepare for the party. Goodnight." Adrien walked past his father and Natalie as he went to his room. Natalie glanced at Gabriel. "Gabriel, ease up on the kid a little. When has Adrien ever asked you for anything for Christmas? He just wants to give his classmate a good Christmas."

"And since when have I cared for other people's Christmases, Natalie?"

"I didn't say that-"

"You're dismissed for today, Natalie. Leave me in peace." Natalie rolled her eyes before walking away, swiping his card in the process of going upstairs.

XOXO

Adrien sighed as he finished getting dressed for the party. "Well kid, I guess you didn't get what you wanted." Adrien glanced at the clock as it read 5:45 pm. "Yup. I guess I failed her." Adrien heard something slide underneath his door and he glanced at it quickly. He walked over to his door and saw a note.

He opened it up in confusion and something fell out. Adrien paid no mind to it and read the note. "Dear Adrien, I swiped your father's credit card for you earlier. Don't worry about him noticing, I'll just tell him that I ordered some new fabrics he forgot to purchase. Make sure to return it to my office when you get back. Merry Christmas, Natalie. P.S. I think it's very sweet to get your classmate a nice present."

Adrien looked down at the floor and saw the credit card. He quickly threw on his gloves, hat, and scarf, and ran out of the mansion, card in hand.

As he ran out the door, Natalie watched him from the top of the stairs and smiled.

XOXO

Adrien ran to the store quickly and saw Syrena locking the door to the store. "Wait!" Adrien yelled. Syrena turned to her left in confusion and smiled at Adrien. "Oh hello. We're closed now, sir. We won't be open until December 28th."

"Please, I need to buy that bracelet, ma'am. It's important to me to get that bracelet today."

"Oh yeah, you were the one who wanted that bracelet for that special someone!" Syrena remembered. Adrien coughed. "Sure, let's go with that. Please open that door."

Syrena glanced around and whispered, "Okay, but make it quick. My boss will have a fit if he finds out that I left the store open past closing time."

Adrien nodded and both of them went to the bracelet. Syrena quickly picked up the bracelet and went to the cash register. She rang up the bracelet and Adrien gave her the card. The machine flashed green and she handed it back to him. "You're all set. Let me know what her reaction is to the present, okay?"

Adrien nodded. "Thank you so much, ma'am." Syrena giggled. "Oh please, call me Syrena." Adrien walked off, but realized that he forgot to thank her AGAIN. Adrien facepalmed and turned back towards the register, but noticed she was gone AGAIN.

Adrien's eyebrows furrowed together, but he shrugged it off and ran out of the store, trying to get to the party on time.

XOXO

Marinette greeted her guests at the door, laughing and smiling. She was wearing white heels and a red sleeveless dress tied with a black ribbon at the waist. He hair was up in a top bun, with a red ribbon tied around her bun, and with the sides of her hair curled, flowing down the sides of her face. She also had on a white sparkly headband. She wore red lipstick with dark eyeshadow.

Adrien ran to the door, panting as he stopped next to Mari. "Sorry…I'm.. late. Got…caught up…in traffic." Adrien wheezed out. Marinette giggled. "It's okay Adrien, you made it just in time."

Adrien breathed in slowly, and gazed at Marinette. She was breathtaking, and elegant. And her lavender perfume was driving him nuts…

"Adrien? Are you okay?" Marinette questioned. Adrien grinned. "Of course! I was just thinking of how beautiful you look tonight." Marinette blushed and nervously laughed. "Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself."

Adrien bowed. "Why thank you, my lady." Marinette coughed, blushing madly now. "Want to come in? I'll take your coat for you."

"NO! I mean…I'll hold onto it for now, thank you." Adrien walked in, and Marinette closed the door, a puzzled look on her face.

Can't let her find out about the present…keep your cool, Adrien.

Marinette cleared her throat and everyone turned towards her. Marinette held a champagne glass in her hand, filled with eggnog. "Thank you guys for coming. Having you guys in my class has been a blast. I made some new friends…" Alya smirked at her. Adrien grinned and Sabrina giggled.

"Reconnected with some old ones…" Max and Kim fist bumped while Rose and Juleka hugged. "And we've been in some pretty crazy adventures this year."

"Agreed." Everyone shouted. Those akumas just don't stop coming…

Boy, am I glad Chloe went to New York for the holidays… Marinette pondered. "Anywho, here's a toast." Everyone raised their glasses in the air. "A toast to us, and many more memories to come."

"To us!" Everyone shouted as they drank eggnog. Marinette turned on the music and everyone started to mingle and dance while others admired Marinette's home. The home was decked out in Christmas decorations. The family loved Christmas, and always went all out, and Marinette always hosted her Christmas party because of the warm feeling she loved during Christmas.

Plus, she loved to make presents for her friends. She even gave Adrien a homemade pair of mittens to match the scarf his father supposedly gave him.

Adrien glanced at Marinette, who was standing by herself in the middle. He figured it was the perfect time to give Marinette her present. Adrien walked over to her and she turned towards him. "Hi Adrien, enjoying the party?" Adrien noticed that Mari got more confident around him this year. She used to always get nervous around him, probably because of the fact that they were somewhat friends in the beginning and they didn't really know each other.

This year however, they started to hang out more as friends and then Adrien started to like her more than friends. He just hoped that Mari felt the same.

Adrien smiled and nodded. "I always looked forward to your Christmas parties, Mari. They're the best." Marinette turned red and smiled. "Thank you!"

"Anyways, I was wondering if we could talk?" Adrien questioned. Marinette nodded and pointed to the stairs. "We could go in my room." Adrien climbed up first, climbing into her room. Marinette climbed up next, and at the top, Adrien offered her a hand and she grabbed it, Adrien pulling her up.

Marinette locked the door to her room and walked over to her bed. She kicked off her heels and sat on her bed, Adrien standing in front of her. "What did you want to talk about?" Marinette asked nervously, biting her lip. Ugh, she's so cute when she does that.

Adrien laughed. "It's nothing bad, I swear." Marinette breathed out a sigh of relief. Adrien fumbled with the inside of his coat. "Um, I wanted to give you a Christmas present, to thank you for thinking about me and giving me one."

"Oh Adrien, you didn't have to-"

"I wanted to. You deserve a present for everything you've done for me. I hope you like the gift." Adrien pulled it out of his coat and Marinette gasped as the light hit the silver. "I know it's not the best gift, but I couldn't find-"

Marinette gave him a quick peck on the cheek and grinned. "It's perfect. I love it, thank you." Marinette put the bracelet on and smiled at him as she looked at the charms. "You even remembered my favorite things."

Adrien smiled and picked her up, spinning her around. "Ah! Adrien!" Marinette laughed. He stopped and hugged her, her feet not touching the ground. "I'm so glad you like it." He whispered in her hair, gripping her tightly. Marinette blushed, but hugged him back.

Marinette looked up at the ceiling as a mistletoe magically appeared, placed strategically right underneath them. Marinette looked down into Adrien's eyes and giggled nervously. "How did that mistletoe get there?"

"Hm, I don't know, but we can't just ignore tradition." Adrien replied. "Oh, I guess we can't-"

Adrien cut her off by pulling her closer and kissing her passionately. Marinette gasped, but then wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back. As the two shared their embrace, Syrena stood by the window, grinning widely.

"That trick works every time." Syrena smiled. As she walked away from the window, she disappeared into the night. "Merry Christmas, Ladybug and Chat Noir."

XOXO

Conspiraty: Thank you guys for reading! I hope you enjoyed the story, and many more one-shots to come! (In December). As for any new stories or one-shots, I'm going to aim for them in 2018. I feel like if I start anything new now, I'll be feeling overworked again, so I'm just going to stick to this for now and I'll see if I can get some more Ardour in too. I'm aiming to update everyday for the rest of December for the one-shots, but not sure when to update Ardour? Any ideas? FYI, if you didn't figure it out, Syrena is my OC. Look at that self-promotion. XD I've hardly used her this year, so I'm trying to have her appear more in stories. If you have any suggestions for a plot, let me know in the reviews! I'll try my best to make it happen! And go enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a Christmas movie for me, will ya? ~sips hot cocoa and cues up a Christmas movie~