Of course Marinette would love nothing more than being with Adrien. But, first and foremost, she shipped her two best friends. Ah, a journalist and a DJ, it was an odd combination, but certainly an interesting one. Their chemistry and their legal of comfort with each other never ceased to amaze her. It's so surprising that they still aren't a thing yet. She was going to change that soon, though.

She had done her research and had her plan ready. The only thing that's left is–implementation!

1. Introduction, that's already checked off. That's actually considered to be one of the harder stages, so that's good for her, that they're already good friends, and potential love interests for each other.

2. There were many different things, plan a vacation together, nope, too much work for her, blind date? Yeah, not possible with the current situation. Double Date? If only they had a significant other, preferably with perfect blond hair, fixed in their signature style and the most beautiful green eyes that remind her of a forest green and leaf green mixed in...

Anyway, back to the topic, traditional set-up? They won't let her. Ahh, throw a party/get-together! That could work, they won't be suspicious about her intentions and she could subtly push them together. As for distracting Adrien she could manage it, probably…hopefully…she could try?

She could propose the idea of studying together and invite the three of them to her house. Then,both of them cuties, would sit together, drink hot chocolate from the same mug, clear each other's doubts.…and maybe Adrien will look at them and realise that he loves her and the four of them go on double dates and raise their kids together, and she even gets to be 'Aunt Marinette'…

Though let's keep it to a study group for now. Hmm...

"Hey, so what do you say about studying together, we could help each other with our weak subjects and take breaks in between. Mom approved if you all are free." She was really excited about it, but tried her best not to show it.

"That's actually a great plan, Mari! Plus, I'm sure we'll get a taste of the bakery's treats, count me in, dude!" Nino had quickly agreed with her proposal, thankfully. Surprisingly, even Adrien agreed to come, saying it was a rare evening he had free, and her love to spend it with his friends. Alya said yes too, but pulled her away fore a second, and whispered to her in a slightly suspicious tone,

"Girl, aren't you bit too excited for this 'study group' ? Tell me what's up, asap."

Damn Alya and her reporter/detective skills, what was she supposed to say, that she planned to get her and Nino together and distract Adrien to make her favorite ship possible? She could say that…just by twisting some minor details.

"I'm actually just like, really happy to have Adrien in my room, it's such an unreal thought, even though he's been there a couple of times, but still!" Alya's face relaxed into a knowing smile, seemingly convinced of her made up reason, "Actually could you like distract Nino when we take breaks and all, I'd really love to talk to Adrien normally, I'll do my absolute best!"

"Yeah sure girl, I have your back, go get model boy!" She had cheerfully replied, fully supporting her best friend, who had become quite the strategist.

Oh it was going to be an interesting meeting in her room. Very, very interesting.