*Adrien's POV*

Adrien couldn't believe it, the next day was school. His first time having school since officially being known as Chat Noir. His father was also coming back along with Marinette's parents.

He remembered the other night when he and Ladybug had gotten a tie after doing several rounds of a game. 

It was pretty hilarious because they played a bunch of random games and when they counted how many times each of them had won, it had been a tie.

Adrien heard someone knock on his bedroom door, bringing him out of his thoughts. "Come in," He said, to find that it was Nathalie.

Nathalie handed him a letter. "This envelope was in the mail," She simply said and left the room. Adrien looked at the envelope curiously and opened it.

Dear Adrien Agreste (A.K.A Chat Noir),

You along with your partner, Marinette Dupain-Cheng (A.K.A Ladybug), have been selected to compete in the Paris City-Wide Gaming Event.The event will be held in the Bourgeois home in one week from your reveal. The entry fee has already been paid off by fans. It would be very satisfying if you could come.

Sincerely,

The Paris City-Wide Gaming Committee

Adrien couldn't believe it. It was too good to be true. He reread the letter twice. He had to meet up with Marinette right away.

He looked back at the sofa, remembering the other day he was playing video games with Ladybug. It was amazing. In fact, that video got them so many views, it was their highest number of views yet.

Suddenly, Adrien spotted something sticking out from the sofa and walked towards it, curious. He grabbed the red object and looked at it. It was a miniature Ladybug plushie.

Seriously? He thought, She brought a Ladybug plushie here and I never noticed? Adrien had a photo memory, well, not really. He only had a photo memory of things Ladybug related. 

Marinette was wearing a light grey-black blazer, flats, a white shirt with floral designs, and pink capris. She also had her pigtails tied with red ties. So, how could he not have seen this?

It must have been in her purse, he thought, mentally facepalming. His mind suddenly when back on what he was going to do, visit Marinette. Adrien walked the door that led to his bedroom, letter and plushie in one hand as he opened the door.

Adrien smiled, it was time to visit his lady once more and even better, tease her about the Ladybug plushie. Yup, he got everything planned. 

Mission: Talk to Ladybug about the letter, flirt with her, and annoy her to death. 

This cat's got it all in the bag, Adrien thought, calling out to Nathalie that he was leaving. He just couldn't want to see his Bugaboo.

* * *

*Marinette's POV*

"Marinette!" Marinette's mother called out from the bakery, "You got mail!"

Marinette climbed down her ladder, going to the bottom floor as quickly as she could. Her mother, Sabine, and her father, Tom, had returned home early morning and Marinette couldn't help but be glad. It was annoying being alone. But at least I had Adrien to hang out with, she thought and then blushed.

Marinette looked at the envelope in her mom's hand and took it. "Thanks for telling me, mom!" "Your welcome," Her mother chirped back, waving at a customer who just came in. 

Marinette went up the ladder to her room and sat down in her chair.

Marinette stared at the envelope. It was pretty official-looking. Her curiosity got the best of her and she ripped the envelope open. She squealed, jumping out of her chair. Just to confirm it was true, Marinette read it again.

 Dear Marinette Dupain-Cheng (A.K.A Ladybug),

You along with your partner, Adrien Agreste (A.K.A Chat Noir), have been selected to compete in the Paris City-Wide Gaming Event.The event will be held in the Bourgeois home in one week from your reveal. The entry fee has already been paid off by fans. It would be very satisfying if you could come.

Sincerely,

The Paris City-Wide Gaming Committee

Marinette squealed once more and was doing a victory dance. "If you really wanted to dance with me, you could have just said so My Lady," said Adrien, appearing out of nowhere.

His voice startled Marinette who suddenly slipped, about to fall until Adrien caught her. She was dipped low with Adrien's face looming above hers. "Let's dance, Bugaboo," Marinette started to protest, her face blushing, but Adrien ignored it.

He started with the tango and spun Marinette around. Marinette soon found herself enjoying the dance. She moved along with him, dancing. 

Seconds passed and soon turned into minutes. Suddenly Adrien started to slow down. Marinette stared into his beautiful deep green eyes and his face started to loom in closer to hers.

Marinette closed her eyes, raising herself higher when suddenly a loud noise was heard. "Hey, girl!" Alya said, very loudly, opening the door to her room.

Adrien and Marinette, both startled, fell to the floor with Adrien saving Marinette's fall. Adrien groaned, "Animal abuse," 

Marinette blushing, stood up. "You're not an animal, Adrien. Get up."

Alya meanwhile, was laughing. Thankfully, though, she hadn't seen the near kiss or Marinette wouldn't hear the end of it.

Adrien stood up, "Thanks for helping me up, My Lady." Marinette rolled her eyes, "You're welcome," 

Alya sighed dreamily, and both Marinette and Adrien stared at her curiously. "It's nothing," Alya said, nervously.

Adrien changed the topic. "Guess what I got in the mail?"

"An envelope from the Paris City-Wide Gaming Committee," Marinette said. "Ding, ding, ding," Adrien said, "Correct!"

"I got one too," Marinette said, excitedly. "Can you believe we got picked?"

"Of course we got picked," Adrien said. "We're the cat and bug team,"

"You mean the bug and cat team," Marinette said back.

"No, I meant the cat and bug team," Adrien replied.

Meanwhile, Alya was jumping up and down excitedly. "Yes, yes, yes! Congrats Marinette! You too, Adrien."

"The Ladyblog will have even more viewers! Imagine, Ladybug and Chat Noir facing the best in all of Paris!" ranted Alya. 

*Adrien's POV*

Alya was ranting on and on about her Ladyblog, but Adrien didn't seem to notice. He had almost kissed Ladybug! (The love of his life, his bugaboo, his lady). He had even danced with her!

Adrien looked back at Marinette who was staring at him. She blushed when he noticed her stare. Adrien blushed back.

Marinette bedroom door opened again and out came Nino. More people? Adrien thought. Don't tell me, the whole city of Paris is going to come and make me spend less time with Marinette.

"Hi, Adrien, Alya, and Marinette," Nino said, waving at them. "Your old man wants you home."

"My Father? When did he get home? How do you even know he wants me home?" Adrien questioned, confused.

"Somehow, he found my phone number, which is creepy by the way. At least you're not that creepy. Anyways, you left your phone at home and your father just came back from his business trip."

"Oh," was all Adrien said.

"There's more news," Nino. 

"What is it?" Adrien asked curiously.

"Your old man said to tell you that you're going to have more photo shoots and that you're going to be busier. My sympathies, dude." Nino patted Adrien's shoulder.

Adrien sighed sadly, then put on his modeling smile. "Bye, Alya and Marinette!" He said, leaving the bakery along with Nino. It was confirmed, the world really was cruel, but at least he had his friends beside him to make it better.

*Marinette's POV*

Adrien left along with Nino, and Marinette felt bad for Adrien. He was going to spend less time with his friends. He already hated modeling, but this just made it worse. She hoped things could get better for him soon.

Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted something red where Adrien was only seconds ago. Marinette walked toward the object to find that it was her ladybug plushie. (Like an actual ladybug, not the Ladybug). On it was a note.

I found this at my house, M'Lady. Are you trying to summon ladybugs into my house so they can take it over? Because that is never going to work. Beware, soon your house is going to be filled with black cats, and as you know, black cats are unlucky. Love, Chat Noir/Adrien Agreste/Your future husband.

Alya elbowed Marinette in the side and Marinette jumped. "You two are the perfect pair!" Alya said excitedly. Marinette blushed, but couldn't argue with what Alya said.

"We should have a 'ship' name for you guys. A 'ship' name is-" Alya got cut off by Marinette. "W-We don't need a 'ship' name, Alya," Marinette said, blushing.

"Of course you do!" Alya exclaimed. "Let me see... Madrien or Adrinette? Adrinette it is! That name is so cute by the way!"

Marinette blushed more, she couldn't say that she didn't like the ship name Alya had come up with, she really loved it.

"There's also Ladrien, Marichat, and Ladynoir." Alya explained. "Personally, though. I like Ladynoir and Adrinette the best."

"How about you, Marinette?" Alya questioned, noting her silence. "What's your favorite?"

Marinette sighed dreamily, thinking about the four ship names Alya had come up with. She knew which one was her favorite, it definitely was her favorite. Marinette smiled dreamily staring off into the future, "Adrinette."