Love Square - One Shots

All in a days work

"I've brought the 'Fu' file for M. Agreste."

Nathalie buzzed Adrien informing him of Marinette's arrival.

"Thank you, Ms. Sancoeur," the timid designer said, entering the office of Adrien Agreste.

Nathalie liked Marinette, she was a hard worker and over the past few months she'd noticed how willing she was to pleasure Adrien with her designs. At least twice a week Marinette would bring the Fu file up to Adrien for a discussion, and they'd spent a good forty minutes going over each of the designs. She'd never been invited into the meetings to take notes, but the increase in sales since Gabriel had retired must mean they were doing something right, so as far as she was concerned they could get on with it.

"Spread it out on the desk." Adrien's voice was heard coming through the intercom, he must have hit it on by mistake. Maybe this time she could take notes, it may come in handy in the future. Pulling out her tablet, she opened her document app and began to type.

"Humm ... what material is that? It feels nice." The ex blondes voice boomed out of the speaker.

"Oh, like that do you? I'll have you know it's top quality satin."

"Well it's very nice, can they stay for now?"

"Of course, but what about this?" Shuffling was heard from the other side of the intercom, a hum sounding from (who she guessed) was Adrien.

"You can move that up if you want? It won't crease if you bunch it up." Marinette stated.

"That's always good to know."

Nathalie wondered what material they were talking about. She looked through the briefings for different collections they could possibly be working on and couldn't put a label on anything. She'd ask Marinette when she came out. It's great to know they found a non crease material, Gabriel would be impressed.

A bang was heard over the intercom and Nathalie winced.

"Sorry, I wasn't expecting that." Marinette said, a wince in her voice.

"It's ok," Adrien responded, "I caught you off guard. Can you hold still while I try it again?"

"Yeah, just move the material more so you have a better view." Nathalie heard the shuffling around again and Marinette took in a deep breath.

"Yup, that's definitely better." She sighed and Nathalie couldn't help but be intrigued by what they're designing. Marinette's happy sighs made her excited to see the finished product.

"God, the satin feels so nice! Do you have this in any more colours?" Adrien asked. Nathalie listened intently. If Marinette can reel off the colours perhaps she could get on and order it for them, take a little off of their plate. They both worked so hard putting in these extra hours.

"Yeah, I've got four at home and two more on order."

"Red?" Adrien asked.

"Yup, it matches the lace."

Lace? Nathalie looked at the stock supplies again, and searched for lace orders, unfortunately none were there. She searched through and saw they were short on rolls. She pulled open the supplier list and ordered three different reds. Hopefully, Marinette would be happy with at least one of them.

"Ok, stop! We need to stop! I want you to put it in."

"You really are working hard for me today," Adrien said. "Reach further up on the table."

"This ok?" Marinette asked.

"Go for the blue and white designs."

"Like this?" Marinette questioned again.