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Friday rolled around and before Marinette had the chance, Alya dragged her back to the bakery stating that she would help her get ready for her date with Adrien.

"I'm going to make sure you knock the boy out," she smiled.

"Alya, I appreciate what you're trying to do but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. How am I supposed to enjoy the date if he's knocked out," Marinette giggled.

"Okay, so enough to make him turned red on sight."

Alya ransacked Marinette's closet till she found something that would be perfect. And once again, Marinette wasn't so sure.

"Isn't that a bit much," she said.

"Girl, I know you've been working on this dress since last month and that if Adrien ever asked you out this would be the dress to wear. Now, go take a shower while I get set up to do your hair and make-up."

Marinette smiled at her friend and quickly did as she was told. Meanwhile over at Adrien's, Nino was trying hard not to laugh at his friend's sudden nervousness.

"Relax dude, this is Mari we're talking about."

"That's just it! It's Mari! This has to be perfect, I have to be perfect!"

Adrien scoured his closet for something worthy of a date with the girl of his dreams.

"Man, you could show up wearing a flour sack and she'd be happy."

"At this point I may have to. I can't find anything to wear!"

Nino sighed as he heard his phone ding. It was a message from Alya asking how Sunshine Boy was doing. After a few messages were exchanged, Nino saw what Marinette was wearing and decided to help his bud out.

"Alright, since you're having some issues I will pick out something, you just sit back and try to relax."

Adrien reluctantly agreed and sat on his couch; he heard Plagg snickering from his hiding spot and made a note to switch out the Camembert for something else. When it came time to pick up Marinette, Adrien sat in his limo feeling really nervous. Nino picked out some black slacks with a white button up shirt that was open at the top and a dark blue blazer. His black dress shoes were shined for the occasion and he fought the urge to run his hands through his styled hair. It was slicked back but it still had an edge to it; a balance of polished and messy that he wasn't sure how Nino managed it. His nerves shot up more when he saw the bakery come into view. He went through the side door and knocked at the door atop of the stairs. Marinette's parents greeted him.

"Hello, Monsieur and Madame Dupain-Cheng," Adrien smiled.

"Oh, Adrien please call us Tom and Sabine," Tom beamed.

"It's so wonderful to hear you've asked our daughter out. She'll be down in a moment," cried a happy Sabine.

Meanwhile, Marinette was dressed and ready. Her dress was a black cocktail dress with pink flower petals scattered on the skirt. A few pink petals were on the bodice with a swooping neck and capped sleeves. A pink wrap was draped around her shoulders and matching pink clutch in her hand. Black strapped kitten heels adorned her feet, exposing her pedicure done by Alya. Her make-up, also done by Alya, was simple and elegant. A light pink blush dusted her cheeks while her blues eyes stood out against the cat eye. Pale pink lip gloss gave her lips an extra shine and made them look more plump. Alya said it was to make it hard for Adrien to resist the urge to kiss them. Her earrings remained the Miraculous but on her neck was a simple pink stone on a silver chain. Marinette's hair was down and curled with soft ringlets and a pink rose clip in place. She just stared at her reflection while Tikki flittered about.

"You look wonderful Marinette," she said.

"Thank you, Tikki," Marinette smiled.

A knock on her door signaled Tikki to hide in the clutch. Marinette's mother poked her head in.

"Sweetie, Adrien is here." Sabine stopped to look at her baby girl. "Oh honey, you look beautiful," she beamed with pride.

"Thank you maman."

Marinette waited for her mother to go down first before she made her entrance. She took a deep breath and walked down the stairs. She caught a glimpse of Adrien in his outfit and she liked the results. He looked handsome, a mix between the polished Adrien and the edge of Chat Noir. Adrien was talking to her father when he turned his gaze to her and felt the air being sucked from his lungs. She looked gorgeous, stunning, amazing and a slew of other adjectives to describe her. It took a poke from Plagg to unfreeze him just as Marinette approached him.

"Hi," she said softly.

"Hello, Princess," he greeted back. "You look amazing."

Adrien took her hand gently and kissed it. Marinette blushed once again. Adrien's gaze flickered to her pink, plump lips. The urge to kiss them grew exponentially.

"Alright you two, better get going while the night is young," snickered Tom.

"Papa," whined an embarrassed Marinette.

"He's right. We have a reservation to make," smiled Adrien as he offered his arm to her.

Marinette blushed as she took it and waved her parents goodbye after Adrien assured to have her home at a reasonable time. They talked quietly on the limo ride to the restaurant which was a very nice and secluded place.

"Ratatouille," she questioned.

"I've heard it's gotten great reviews since it opened. The story behind it is rather interesting. The chef who opened this place has never been seen by the public but his food is amazing."

The two sat down and were greeted by the waiter. The food excellent, Marinette had never tasted anything quite like it and the both of them finished every last bite. Even the desert was good. Almost as good as her parents treats; almost. She'd might be a bit biased but she couldn't go against her parents baked goods. Adrien agreed with her sentiment.

After they left the restaurant, the two took a walk around the Eiffel Tower. It was unofficially their place in the city. It was the place that helped solidify the two of them as heroes of Paris and for Adrien, how he felt about her. He tried many times to tell her but something always got in the way. But now, here in this moment looking as beautiful as the day he first saw her, he knew it was time to say it.

"My Lady, I know we've only been on one date together but there is something I have to tell you."

"What is it, minou?"

Adrien took a deep breath and took both her hands into his.

"The day we defeated Stone Heart and Hawk Moth made his presence known. You swore that we would protect this city and defeat him. That day, I swore to myself that no matter who was under the mask. I'd love that girl."

Marinette's eyes went wide and she couldn't speak.

"I've tried to tell you so many times but the words never came but now, I can finally say them. I love you, Marinette."

Marinette wasn't sure when they started but feeling Adrien's finger on her cheek and seeing the wetness of it told her she was crying. Was she sad? No. Overwhelmed? For sure. Happy? Absolutely ecstatic. She began to giggle which suddenly turned to laughter. Adrien wasn't sure what was going on.

"Mari? Are you okay?"

"I'm-I'm fine," she wheezed out. "I'm just so overwhelmed! I've dreamed of this moment for so long I never thought it would happen!" Marinette's laughter died down and the tears started flowing. "That-that I would never get the chance at something like this! I always thought that I wasn't good enough for you so I just resigned myself to loving you from afar because I didn't believe I deserved someone like you!" Marinette was sure she ruined her make-up but at the this point she didn't care. "To hear you say such words is-is too much for me to process. Adrien, Kitty; I love you so much it hurts. And I have never been so happy in my entire life."

Adrien didn't even know when he got teary eyed but seeing how emotional Marinette was getting made it hard to keep his in check. He hugged her tight and she hugged him back just as hard. Adrien began to pepper her face with kisses and that made Marinette giggle. When he reached her lips, they stayed there longer than the other kisses. After ending it for air, a grin formed on Adrien's face.

"I love you, my Princess."

"I love you, too Chaton," Marinette grinned back.

"Say, we still got a few hours left. Care to get a quick patrol in?"

Marinette nodded and the two found a quiet spot to transform. They took to the rooftops as partners in more ways than one.

Geez I am such a sap! That concludes this story, hope you guys enjoyed it. One other thing, I'm thinking about hosting a live stream on my YT channel for fan fic writers. Please go to my deviant art page and read the journal titled, Writer Live Stream and leave some feedback. See you next time!