Marinette's POV

" Mlle. Marinette, are you telling me you're ready to reveal yourself? I know the rumors have been dealt with, but don't you think it's too soon for a reveal?" Mr. Agreste said. I shook my head, a smirk playing on my lips.

" Actually I believe that revealing myself will help my popularity increase. You know; 'The infamous Marinette turns out to be the one and only Ladybug'. This will create more popularity. More attention for the brand and to they will try to find a flaw in me, but I won't fail. I'll show them what perfection is and I'll win their hearts one bye one. One more week, I will be the 'perfect' Ladybug and then I will be the 'perfect imperfect' Marinette. I'll blow their minds. I'll change their view of me. I'm not gonna back down because a little hate is happening at school. Being part of an entertaining industry, there will always be backlash. There will always be hate. Being a good model means not letting that affect your work. Affect your lifestyle. Mr. Agreste, I am willing to deal with that backlash. I'm willing an excellent model for you.' I finished. He looked at me shocked, and there was admiration in his eyes. A wide smile spread across his face.

" Your bark is nice, but let's see how good your bite is." He said, challenging me quietly to show him what I truly am capable of. I nodded and gave him a firm nod. He glanced at me and for a second, his eyes lit up like how a little boy's eyes light up when they see they toy they wanted for Christmas. I giggled and went to work on my assignments. These are my last few assignments for homeschool. I'm quite ahead of my class. The only way I know this is because Adrien showed me his homework and askedbme for help. I couldn't help, but giggle at the memory.
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" Ladybug?..." I heard Adrien say. I turned to wear I heard his voice.  Adrien was at my door his head peaking into my room.

" Yes Adrien, you need anything?" I replied. He came in and I noticed he had his books with him.  Then he sat in front of me, on my desk chair.

" I-I...can you help me with my homework?...I just don't quite understand it. I know you are farther ahead of the class, because I used to be homeschooled as well but....I was kinda slacking off....and I didn't really pay attention this year. I really don't want to disappoint my father. So....can you please help me Ladybug?" He said. He gave me a big pouty face. I swear he looked like a pouting kitten. He was too cute to resist.

" Of course Adrien, I'd be happy to help." I walked up to him and grabbed a pencil case and a separate notebook. Instead of grabbing a chair, I hopped onto my desk and crossed my legs.

" Okay kitten, what can I help you with?" I said without thinking. His face flushed a bright pink.

" W-what did you call me?" He asked me. I realized what I said, but I wasn't going to back down.

" I called you kitten. I mean when you gave me that cute pout of yours just now, you liked like a hopeless little kitten." I booped his nose and giggled.

" If you don't like me calling you that, I can stop." I said. He shook his head.

" I like it. Thank you." He said. He looked even more like a kitten now. Awwwww!

" Okay, let's get to work okay, kitten?" I said. He nodded and gave me a goofy smile.

" Okay m'lady." He said, and with that, we began the study session.
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I began to look for an outfit to change in. Today, I need to start taking pictures as Marinette the model. We'll be in a studio, so no outsiders will be able to see me. I won't be wearing my mask today, so I have to call Allic to help me with my make up.
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" Aaaand Done! You're all set Marinette! I'm so excited for you!!!" Allic said enthusiastically. I gave him a bright smile. Allic has been like a big brother to me ever since he was assigned to me.

I looked at myself in the mirror and gasped. I look hot! The outfit made my curves more defined than ever before, my make up is light but seductive, my hair is super cute, and the heels are gorgeous!

" I love it! Thank you Allic!" I said, turning towards him and wrapping him in a bear hug. He chuckled.

" Okay okay! Go show the world what you are truly capable of. With or without the mask." He said. I nodded and giggled.

I will.
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Once I arrived to the studio, I walked in with confidence.

" Hey pretty lady, may I know who you are?" I heard a familiar male voice say. I turned to the voice and saw Blake. Great! Time to make a good second first impression

" Hello Blake. My name is Marinette." I said. I didn't bring up the model part just yet.

" Beautiful name. It really suits you. May I perhaps know what you are doing here Marinette?" He asked. I shook my head.

" You'll soon find out." I said. I gave him a model smile and walked away. He then chuckled.

" You're very interesting. I like that!" He said loudly. I giggled at how silly he was being.

" Marinette, you're finally here! Blake, come here! I want you to meet Marinette." The photagrapher said. Blake walked up to us.

" Blake, this is Marinette. The model you will be working with today. She's also known as Ladybug so-"

"Wait! You're Ladybug?!?!" Blake said in Surprise. All I could do was smirk.

" Hello, I'm Marinette aka Ladybug. Nice to meet you again Blake." I said. His shocked expression was priceless, but it didn't last long. His signature smirk was plaster on his face once again.

" I got to say....you look sexier without the mask. Why wear it if you look this gorgeous?~" He said, flirting with me. I rolled my eyes but giggled.

" I have my reasons....But for now, let's leave the talking after work." I said. He nodded and bit his lip.

" Got it Mari.~" He said. I walked up to him and grabbed him tightly by the collar of his shirt.

" You're not allowed to call me that, got it?" I said irritated at him. I glared at him and he stared at me so intently. Our faces were pretty close to each other, but I didn't flinch.

" You know, your eyes look even more vibrant when your mad?" He said, getting even closer. Now our noses are touching. I let go of him, not wanting to be too close to him. I rolled my eyes at him.

" Well that's nice to know. Let's get to work." I said, and walked away.

" Marinette, you lit up a fire in me with what you just did." Blake mumbled, but with my great hearing, I heard every word.

" Did I? Oh well." I said, loud enough for him to hear and kept walking. A few seconds later, I heard Blake's footsteps behind me.

' Was he just joking around or does he actually have a crush on me now?' I thought. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.