Adrienette: Unfolding Love

Chapter One: Heartbreak

Summary:

Marinette and Nathaniel got together towards the end of highschool, and are still dating, but seriously. Marinette works as a model and is still working on her designs, while Nathaniel is an artist (he does personal paintings). They live in an apartment together, and the only real difference about them is that Marinette wears her hair down now.

Surprise surprise, Adrien and Chloe are now a couple. Chloe became a nice person (note the sarcasm) and lives in the hotel with Adrien. They are currently engaged. Chat Noir still has minor feelings for his Lady, but barely any anymore. Adrien actually believes that Chloe has changed for the better, and he still works as a model.

BTW neither Nathaniel and Chloe know of Adrien's and Marinette's secret *cough cough superheros*

Third Person's POV

Marinette slung her bag over her shoulder, and she smiled at Nathaniel, who was working on a painting. "Alright Nath, I'm heading to the store for groceries," she smiled at him. "Need anything?" Nathaniel glanced up from his latest masterpeice and shook his head. "How long are you gonna be out for?" he asked. Marinette tapped her chin lightly before responding with "About an three hours, because I also have a photoshoot I need to cover." Nathaniel smiled lightly and turned back to his painting, but not with saying goodbye.

Marinette walked out of her apartment and sped down the stairs, eager to get to the photoshoot. Ever since that lucky encounter with top model agent Christof Berceni, Marinette has been happily modeling great pieces of clothing. She's never had to do a collab with another model, thankfully, but she still wonders what a collab would be like. Marinette also grabs inspiration from the peices she models, and she still works hard to become a famous designer.

She got to the park, where the photoshoot was taking place, and she greeted her agent. "Hi, Christof," she cheered happily, setting her bag down gently. She knew Tikki was napping, and Marinette didn't want to wake the small kwami. Christof smiled at her, and he led her to where the photoshoot was taking place.

"Okay, so today you are going to be modeling a new spring collection by Gabriel Agreste. You are not doing a collab, but you do have to see Mr. Agreste's representative for the decisions on your outfits," Christof explained. He then turned and pointed to a thin, unemotional woman with dark hair and a red streak running through it. It was Natalie.

Marinette thanked Christof and joined Natalie, who looked at her. "Hello, Marinette. I see you've changed a little bit," Natalie said, glancing at Marinette's shoulder-length wavy hair. "Erm, yeah! So, what am I going to be modeling today?" Marinette asked nervously. Natalie gestured to a small fitting room exclusively set up for Marinette. "The outfits are in there," Natalie replied.

Marinette thanked Natalie and headed into the dressing room, where about three outfits were waiting. The first one that Marinette was supposed to try on was a white top and a really cute purple skirt, and some white Converse. Marinette slipped into the outfit, and she walked out of the tent, only to be met with a surprise.

There, talking to Natalie, was Adrien Agreste. Marinette hadn't seen him in three years. Sure, she saw him on magazine covers and stuff, but she hadn't seen him in person for a long time. He looked... the same, but still entirely different.

He was more tan, and his hair was a bit wilder. Chat Noir-ish, Marinette thought. His muscles were more defined, too. They bulged from his shirt, giving him an air of manliness. He was also a bit taller, and his emerald eyes sparkled a bit more brightly. His teeth were.. whiter, if possible, and his jaw was more defined; it was stronger than before. He was wearing a purple work shirt, and gray slacks.