The Glow Up

Chapter 6

I lost motivation, sorry, but I'm back! Enjoy the cringe :)

Marinette, who deep down, was still Marinette, fell asleep on her desk, drooling, but somehow still looking cute. *Ping* Marinette's eyes popped open and she let out a silent scream. "!!!" 

Then she realized the sound was her phone. She sighed in relief and checked her messages.

Adrien: Hi Mari! My father wanted me to have a modeling partner, and I thought you would be perfect since you've had experience. Plus, we haven't talked much since you've returned, I want my friend back! -love, Adrien

Marinette blushed at the word "love" and then slammed her head on the desk at the word friend. Ah well, it was better than nothing. She sighed and wondered how she should respond.

Howtoflirt.com

Marinette looked at flirting tips but decided it was hopeless. She went for a simple message.

Mari: Sure, I'd love too! See you soon! :)

Hmmm... was the smiley too much? Eh, whatever, she had already sent it.

She shut off her phone, tried to resist checking it and went to sleep, waiting for a response and dreaming of their wedding.

The next day...

Adrien: Awesome, let's meet up tomorrow after school!

Marinette blushed. Oh my god, a date with Adrien! Oh crap... she was late for school!

She ran all the way to school in a new and cute outfit. An amused Alya waited for her there. "You good?" she asked. Mari gave her a thumbs up. "Guess what...." and so the two besties talked about Mari and Adrien. "The perfect date opportunity!" squealed Alya! "Oh, class is starting!" the girls rushed to class and arrived just in time. "Nice outfit by the way!" said Alya. Marinette thanked her and ran to her seat. 

Adrien then turned around and asked her: "Are we still meeting up after school?" Marinette nodded and blushed, and he turned back around.

Adrien meanwhile, was unsure whether that sounded right. He felt the urge to impress Marinette. She looks amazing... she's so beautiful. Adrien stares off into space thinking of Marinette. And ladybug, of course, he couldn't forget ladybug. Wait, what was he thinking? Ladybug was his only love, not Marinette.

She's jUsT a FrIeNd. (mental facepalm)

He was just noticing her model fashion skills, yeah, that's all. Her perfect skills.

"Adrien, pay attention!" snaps Miss. Mendeleiev. Adrien blinks out of his stupor and grins sheepishly. "Sorry!"

Marinette stares at Adrien's head dreamily. "You to Marinette!" "S-sorry!" stammers the embaressed girl. Oh no, I'm stuttering again. I'm not the shy Marinette anymore, no stuttering!

Marinette frowns and shakes her head. She had to focus, this is school. Focus, focus, focus, ... Adrien. Arrrgh stop! 

And so the 2 oblivious lovebirds could not stop thinking about each other. 

Adrien: Meet you at the park!

"Am I being too needy?" asks Adrien. "I understand cheese, not girls. Don't ask me!" says Plagg rolling his eyes and eating his camembert. 

"Am I overthinking it? Maybe he really is just a friend?" asks Marinette. "He probably likes you, but you have to be you, not somebody else. If he likes you, he has to like the real you. Not just because of your looks" says Tikki. "Thanks, Tikki... I'm just so nervou-"

"Oh, hi Adrien! Didn't see you there!" The two smile nervously at each other. Oh god, what do I do?