If you read chapter 2: rain , then I hope you can remember that I mentioned a mascaraed ball hosted by Alya. This is like a continuation of that and for those who don't know, a novella is a short story I will be using that word more often so Enjoy! I don't own characters...

The city of Paris. A wonderful city filled with culture and love, especially on this day. Once again valentines has rolled around yet this one doesn't have a flying teenager shooting people with a bow. It was a beautiful day, the sun shimmered above in the clear blue sky. Marinette, a sweet am loving girl, was walking down the street holding two paper bags. The sun against her skin gave it a warm glow, her broad smile boosted the positive aura even more. Nothing could go wrong. Well unless an akuma attacks then she was screwed. Seen as a normal girl who was into fashion designing was defiantly not normal. With a flick of her arm she would transform into Ladybug, a well known heroine. Her red spandex with a black polka dot design brought luck where ever she went yet didn't always help her clumsy side. She was currently on her way to Alya's. Alya was the designers best friend and has been for years. Tonight Alya had persuaded the school to host a valentines ball, the theme was a mascaraed and Marinette had taken on the task of creating hers and Alya's dresses. She was also helping out with Alya's boyfriend's  (Nino) suit and of course her best friend . Adrien Algreste. Famous model and unknown to be Chat Noir, the black leather wearing partner of Ladybug and yet they still have no clue of who each other is. Adrien did have his suspicions of Marinette, however, cannot see how close he is.

With a loud thump Marinette had tripped and hit her head into Alya's door. "Coming!" The familiar voice spoke up and the sound of footsteps echoed inside. "MARINETTE!" The ten cried happily as the door swung open to revile her best friend. Eyes instantly spotting the large brown paper bags, a large smile spread across her face.

"Is that them?" Alya asked, excitement in her voice. "Yes." Marinette gave a nod of the head fighting back the Cheshire grin about to spread on her face. "Come in, now." She couldn't blame the teens small episodes or impatience, she was excited herself after all. The growing tension rises as Marinette's nimble fingers dug into the bag to bring out the matching themed wear. It was last week that Alya had made the final decision that she wanted Marinette to go themed as Chat Noir, she thought it would be funny. Herself and Nino were going to be under the theme of steampunk and it had taken a while for Marinette to create these.

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As she pulled out the dress Alya gasped. It was a rusty shade of orange around the corset, black horizontal streaks perfectly placed. The skirt had a white under layer and was decorated with the same rusty orange, it was pleated and gave it a clog look. All in all it was perfect. She had even made a small top hat that would rest on the aid of Alya's head. Nino's was mostly the same except in the form of a tux not a dress, and his top hat was normal. "I-I love them!" Alya screamed as she wrapped her arms around Marinette. "So what about you and Adrien, huh?" She knew it was coming but not so soon. A wild blush decorate her pale cheeks and her eyes dropped to the floor. "I-I'll be Ladybug..." She knew her friend wanted her as Chat noir but it was too weird, dressing up as her favourite partner, someone she has a small crush on? No she couldn't do that to herself, plus... Chat was blonde and she didn't want to spoil it. "It's okay Mari, show me though." Alya kind of expected it but didn't at the same time.

The dress was fully red. Black dots scattered about the skirt end leaving a plain corset for the top with a black silk ribbon keeping it tied. It had no sleeves yet two ladybug styled gloves reached graciously up her arms stopping mid bicep. A red ribbon chocked neckless around her neck and to tie it all together.... A red mask, patterned with small black dots (to keep some difference so people didn't get suspicious.) and laced with black around the edges. No matter what, she looked gorgeous.

Alya's mouth hung open. She knew her best friend could be pretty but this? Wow! She was speechless, and hair or makeup wasn't even done. "Well if Adrien doesn't like it he an idiot." This made Marinette blush even more. "Come on, did you give Adrien his?" "Y-yeah I gave it to him yesterday." "Has he seen yours?" "No" A smirk spread across Alya's face. "Good come on lets finish you off and get me sorted." And with that Marinette was dragged off. Only seconds later Nino walking in, hearing Marinette's cries for help. He shrugged, picked up his bag and left for Adrien's house.

At the ball...

Adrien looked around... No sign of Marinette or Alya. "Dude where's your girlfriend." The blonde groaned his patience wearing thin. "Where ever your girlfriend is." Nino shot back causing Adrien to blush. "S-she isn't my g-girl- girlfriend." He stuttered averting his eyes to the door. "Yet." He whispers under his breath. Suddenly the doors opened and in matched two girls...

Chloë and Sabrina. He must admit they looked nice but he wanted Marinette to be with him so Chloe didn't- oh too late. The blonde girl strutted over her face piled with more makeup than ever before. She was wearing a white dress that stopped above mid thigh and two angel wings spread out from her back. "Adrien~" she called, her voice sent chills down his back. She looked at his attire. A Chat Noir themed costume with a black tux (not leather) , green tie. A small golden bell chocker hung around his neck and gloves similar to his own. A black headband with two cat ears on and a belt like tail that came off the belt around his trousers and peaked through his two tailed black coat. He wore a black shirt and black waist coat. A mask similar to Chats except with green stitching around the ends and of course his eyes were normal. When he had first seen it, he had traced his finger over almost all the stitching. He knew Marinette was good but this was amazing. "Why didn't you come as the devil costume I sent you?!?" Her wail snapped him from his thoughts, so that's why a weird devil costume came. "You mean that red fabric that would hardly cover my under wear? Thanks but no thanks." He hadn't meant to sound mean but the costume was worse than a Cupid outfit and all that was is a nappy and a white drape over half the chest! Unknowing to him the doors opened again and in walked Marinette and Alya. A light wash of makeup over her face (very light) and her hair was pulled back into Elsa's original style of hair dotted with red ladybug jewels. She started to walk over to the two blondes, her face crumpled in confusion. "Kiss me!" Was all she heard from chloë to start up a fast pace. "Chloe?" She tapped the girls back. The blonde spun round her lips still puckered, Marinette quickly stole a glance at Adrien to see a relieved face. "That's my best friend your trying to molest! Should I report you?" A scowl replaced the puckered lips and Chloe's hand raised only to come crashing downtown Marinette's face. "No!" Adrien's shout silenced the crowns as all eyes watched. Slap!

Marinette had caught Chloe's hand centimetres away from her face. "You dare hit me!" Rage building up on Marinette's face scared the poor girl. No one could see but the glare the small heroine gave could sent chills down hawkmoths spine. "Try it to kiss Adrien again and it will be your funeral." The deep scary tone made the girl instantly nod and yank at her wrist, that was slowly turning red from Mainettes grasp, and scampered off. Silence. Marinette's glare had disappeared the moment Chloe had nodded. "So A-Adrien how do you like the costume?" A nervous blush had settled on her face.

She was defiantly ladybug.

He picked up her gloved hand, kissed it as closed in on her scarlet face. "My lady?" "Silly kitty..."

((AND MAKE THIRTY THREE BABIES!!!))

The kiss lasted a while and the once silent crowd went back to its normal status, except Alya and Nino who were cheering. As they broke apart Marinette almost fell, her knees weak from the kiss. "Marinette? Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Silly kitty...

Of course I won't...

Say no!"

So that like a yes? Agree or disagree or agree to not disagree! Anyway thank you guys so much, over 400 views wow! Sorry it's a bit late I kinda fell asleep >.< anyway hope you enjoyed it. MysteryMiss signing out!