### Marinette’s POV:
Marinette sat in her room, staring at the message from Alya. *"Hey girl, I set you up on a blind date! Just have fun, trust me."* Marinette sighed, shaking her head. Alya always had good intentions, but her pranks often backfired. This felt no different. Still, part of her was curious. She hadn’t had much time to date, considering her responsibilities as Ladybug and her complicated feelings for... well, she didn’t even want to think about it anymore.
Alya's suggestion tugged at her thoughts, and after a long internal debate, Marinette decided to go, mainly to humor her friend. She had no idea what to expect, but what was the worst that could happen?
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### Damien’s POV:
Damien, on the other hand, was livid. Dick had been on his case all week about "lightening up." *"You’re too serious, little bro. You need to meet new people, have some fun!"* And that’s how he ended up being sent on a blind date. Damien couldn't believe it. He wasn’t the type to go on dates, especially not blind ones. He valued control and knowing every detail, and the idea of meeting someone random, orchestrated by his meddling brother, didn’t sit well with him.
Still, there he was, waiting at the agreed-upon location. Dick had practically begged him, and despite his cold exterior, Damien had a hard time saying no to his brother when he saw that goofy smile. He glanced at his watch impatiently, ready to get this over with.
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### Alya’s POV:
Alya, on the other hand, was grinning from ear to ear. She couldn’t wait to hear what happened. Setting Marinette up on a blind date was supposed to be a harmless prank. In her mind, Marinette deserved a bit of fun, and who knows? Maybe she'd hit it off with this guy. But Alya had no idea how quickly things could spiral out of control. A part of her felt a tiny pang of guilt as she considered that Marinette might not take it as lightly as she thought, but she pushed the thought aside. It’s just a prank, she reassured herself.
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### Dick’s POV:
Dick was in a similar mindset as Alya. He thought Damien needed to stop brooding so much and live a little. He didn’t expect the date to work out—after all, Damien wasn’t exactly the easiest guy to get along with—but at least it would give him a break from his usual routine. Dick had carefully picked someone he thought would get under Damien’s skin just enough to make things interesting, all in good fun, of course. Little did he know, both he and Alya had unknowingly set up something that was about to take a wild turn.
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### The Blind Date:
The night arrived. Marinette was seated at a quiet café, fidgeting nervously. She checked her phone, wondering if Alya had planned this just to mess with her. Her blind date was running late, and she considered leaving. But just as she gathered her things, the door swung open, and in walked Damien Wayne. Marinette's heart skipped a beat.
She recognized him immediately from the papers—Bruce Wayne's son, the stoic, distant figure who rarely made public appearances. And here he was, standing right in front of her, eyes scanning the room until they locked onto hers.
Damien froze for a second. Of all people, his blind date was Marinette Dupain-Cheng, a face he knew well from both Gotham’s social circles and his father’s business dealings. He hadn’t expected her, and for a moment, he didn’t know how to react. His mind raced as he walked toward her, his usual guarded demeanor slipping.
“What... are you doing here?” Damien finally asked, his tone more puzzled than rude.
“I—I'm your blind date, I guess?” Marinette responded, equally surprised.
They both sat down, unsure of how to proceed. The silence stretched, awkward and heavy. But after a few moments, Marinette broke the ice, her natural charm easing the tension. “Well, this is definitely not what I expected.” She smiled, and Damien, to his own surprise, felt the corner of his mouth twitch upwards.
