Marinette stuffed Tikki back into her purse and dashed toward the front doors of the school. She turned the corner, just barely catching herself before she fell. Zooming down the hallway she bumped into a couple of late students milling around.

"Watch it!"

"Move it, klutz."

"Outta the way stupid."

She merely turned her head to yell a quick apology to them. "Sorry!" Just as she made it do the door where her first class was to be held, the bell rang.

Marinette let out a loud heavy sigh before adjusting her strap over her shoulder. Miss Bustier just chuckled at her student's obvious relief. "Now Marinette, you know that it always takes me a minute to check the roll before a lesson. There's no need to rush." She gave a gentle smile before resuming what she was doing.

Marinette calmly walked to her seat and sat next to her bestie. "Hey Alya, have you noticed how Adrien has been acting lately?"

Her friend gave her a puzzled look."You mean what happened this morning?"

"Yeah, don't you think it's weird how he was rude to Chloe? I know she's difficult to get along with, but he always seemed to have the patience for her antics… until today I guess."

Alya shrugged her shoulders in reply."Maybe he's finally had enough." She tilted her head in thought. "Though it is a bit odd that he would act so cruel towards her." she said perplexed. "We have to find out what is bothering him!" Stated Marinette, clenching her fist in determination.

She briskly scanned the room for anything that could cause someone as sweet and patient as Adrien to turn sour. Yet nothing seemed out of place.

Chloe was on her phone as her servant Sabrina profusely took notes, Nino and Alya were not so covertly exchanging flirtatious glances, and everything else appeared normal. But as Marinette zeroed in on Adrien, she found something very peculiar about his demeanor.

His usual attentive and studious behavior greatly juxtaposed this nonchalant, dismissive facade he's portraying. He sat slumped in his chair, his arms folded and eyes dull. Although he seemed to be looking at the teacher, his gaze was distant and void.

Marinette gave herself a little smack. Stop thinking about him and try to focus on the lesson! Ten minutes later, Marinette was back to daydreaming.

_Time Skip_

As the end of class neared Mrs. Bustier assigned the class a project. "Alright students, you must put together a presentation on any piece of literature that you find best reflects mankind," she explained. "I won't be too specific, because I want to see everyone's unique angles. And as a fun little twist, I will be assigning partners, to ignite a deeper conversation."

She begins to list the pairs as she paces in front of her desk. "Chloe and Nathanial, Rose and Juleka…" Her voice trailed off as Marinette was too busy thinking about what she and Alya would say to Adrien to pay attention until she suddenly heard, "Marinette and Adrien..."

Her eyes shot up crazily and turned towards her friend who also was in disbelief. "What just happened!" she exclaimed trying her best to whisper. "I think you and Adrien are partners." Alya's disbelief turned into excitement but Marinette didn't seem to reciprocate her optimism.

"Alya! How am I going to handle this? I can barely speak around him! How could I hold a deep conversation without seeming completely dorky!?" Mariette let her head drop onto the table with a thud, which only seemed to catch the attention of a few people around them.

Alya let out a chuckle. "Girl, this could not be a better chance to really get to know Adrien, and maybe he'll even confess what has been bothering him." She gave her razzled friend a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Besides, you guys are long overdue for some alone time~."

"Alya!" Marinette exclaimed in embarrassment. She pondered a bit on her friend's words. "Maybe you're right..."

"I am." Alya quipped playfully. As the bell rings, Marinette huffed in defeat. "Fine, we should try to talk to him during break abou-" She turned towards her friend only to see the seat next to her was empty as Alya had already rushed over to Nino. She sighed "-or just me.."

Marinette clumsily hurried to pack her things away, barely managing to keep her papers from flying in every direction as she not so gracefully made her way towards the door.

(switch writer hehe)

Adrien had already gone down the steps and into the court of the French school when a force rammed into his back. "Fuc-"

He went toppling to the ground right along with whoever pushed him. When he opened his eyes, he found himself practically on top of the kindest girl in school. Marinette.

"Uuh." All words eluded the blue-haired girl the moment that she locked eyes with the boy of her dreams. "Talk to you I with something about want! I mean-" She looked away and pushed his chest. "People are staring…"

Adrien's eyes widened and a blush crossed his face before he frantically backed away, trying to regain his composure. He stood across from the embarrassed girl. A small crowd had formed from their little tumble and people were whispering.

"Sorry about that. But to be fair, you bumped into me in the first place." Though the blonde said that, he still offered Marinette a hand to help her up once he stood himself.

They stand there for a second just holding hands. While Marinette was on cloud nine, Adrien was trying to figure out why she has yet to let go of him.

"-rinette? Marinette? Is anybody home?" Marinette shook her head so fast that she turned into a blur. Her smile widened almost eerily before she snatched her hand out of his to rub the back of her head.

"Hehehe sorry about that. I wanted to ask you a question." The crowd around them immediately started gossiping.

"Is she finally going to ask him out?" "I swear he's the only one who doesn't see it." Adrien heard the whispers and though he was a bit confused, it was still annoying to hear all that chattering.

He adjusted his bag which had slipped off of him before saying, "Let's go somewhere a bit more private. People here don't know how to mind their own damn business."

As he said that last sentence he glared towards the crowd. The nosy people hurriedly went on their way as if nothing happened.

Adrien looked back at her and smiled. "We can talk at my house today since I don't have any lessons other than piano. It starts two hours after school so we'll have plenty of time to talk. Plus we need to get started on that project, partner." He said, giving a slight nudge to Marinette.

She couldn't believe what was coming out of this beautiful boy's mouth. He wants her? To go to his house? Did the shy and socially awkward Marinette just get invited to the Adrien Agreste's house? What does she say?

"I'd love to be your girlfriend!"

Adrien was taken aback."What did you just say?"

Oh no, come on. Think Marinette think! "I said I'd love to come over the weekend! Too! As in we should hang out every week. Wait uh yeah…"

Adrien looked thoughtful. "I don't see why not. Unless my dad surprises me with a new photoshoot I should be free to hang out every Sunday." He continued with a big smile on his face. "I'll just have to sneak you passed Natalie, but she has a soft spot for me." He shrugged.

"Oh. Yeah, sounds like a plan Adrien!" Marinette clasped her hands together in excitement. "Let's go already."

Adrien chuckled. "We have to get through the rest of our classes first silly." He gently flicked her on the forehead while laughing. Marinette just chuckled along with him. "I forgot about that."

The two teens made their way to class, chatting as they walked.

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School ended for the day and Adrien escorted Marinette to his limo, as they made their way down the school steps Marinette stopped to talk to her best friend. "Hey, are you going to be okay walking home by yourself today?"

"Girl, don't worry about me, I'll just walk home with Nino," she said playfully while looking back at him. "Besides, the real question is, are you going to be okay hanging out with Adrien all by yourself?" she said teasingly. Marinette looked bashfully in Adrien's direction "I don't know Alya, I've been dreaming of a moment like this for so long, but I feel like I couldn't be any less prepared."

Alya looked sincerely at her friend, softening her tone. "Look Marinette, this is your chance." She puts a comforting hand on her bestie's shoulder "Besides you don't have to be prepared, you just have to be yourself" Marinette smiles at the encouraging words giving her some confidence. "Thanks Alya."

"No problem girl, now your prince charming is waiting!" Realizing that she has been keeping her dream boy on hold, Marinette speed walks towards the limo, giving one last wave to Alya and Nino.

"Are you ready Marinette?" Adrien asked with a warm smile. With all the enthusiasm that Marinette could muster, she nodded in agreement.

Just as his hand reached for the door, an ear-splitting shriek came from somewhere within the jumble of dismissing students. The crowd parted like the red sea as a furious Chloe stomped and puffed her way towards the two while locking eyes with Marinette.

She stopped just a few inches from Marinette, putting both hands on her bony hips, emitting nothing but rage. "And what do you think you're doing Dupain-Cheng!"

"I-" Chloe furiously interrupts, "You think you can steal Adrikins away from me? He could never fall for some baker girl!" Suddenly a force washes over Adrien, something menacing; losing control he intervenes on Marinette's behalf.

"Chloe, I'm not sure what you think is happening, or what you think is between us, but you can't talk to people like that!" Chloe softened her tone while talking to Adrien. "Don't you see she is trying to come between u-" "There is no us!" He erupted. "You need to get out of whatever fantasy world you're living in."

Yet she persists "Aren't you tired of putting up with someone that annoying?" Chloe cowered as Adrien stepped forward, and coldly uttered, "I'm tired of putting up with a rude, egotistical, two-faced, brat like you!"

Those words rang through the now silent courtyard, everyone bewildered by such sharp words conveyed so coldly, and coming from Adrien Agreste of all people!

The tension was so overwhelming that it had Marinette utterly speechless, just like everyone else. Chloe, completely astounded, felt tears swelling up as she tried her best to keep herself from shattering completely in front of the prying eyes of her peers.

Sabrina, as confidently as she could, confronted Adrien "How can you say that? She is the bestest friend anyone could have! Isn't that right Chloe!" She turns only to find her friend running away in tears.

Adrien, exhausted from this whole ordeal, rolls his eyes and dismisses her with a "Whatever." and apathetically turned once again towards the limo. "Let's go Marinette".

Marinette, still in shock, compliantly gets in the car. Her gaze still directed towards the courtyard. Adrien gets in on the opposite side tossing his bag on the floor with a sigh, and they promptly start to drive off from the school.

The car ride was tense and silent as Adrien peered out the window. Marinette was resigned to sit in awkward silence all the way to his house.

AN: next time well be looking into what happened with Adrien, plagg, and the akuma.

P.S. try to guess who wrote which parts. Me, the writer of chaps 1&2, or best fren, whos been behind the scenes helping.