Smooth Sailing

Port Bourgeois

Adrien POV

I let her out of the cage. And I don't know why. I think I trusted her enough to do it. But I don't even know. Plus I would not want to be stuck in that bloody thing for a month straight. She just needed some air. Yeah air. She's a freaking mermaid though! I wouldn't be surprised if she already escaped. It would be my fault but some of the guilt would be lifted off my shoulders. The main reason I did it is because I didn't want authorities checking out ship. The last thing I need is the press asking questions about my hostage,and who she is, or where we are taking her.

But yesterday I saw a new side of her. She didn't know how to walk and I felt the need to help her. I put her in this position the least I could do was try to make it easier. She was surprisingly light. Her black hair falling over her face when she stumbled and the happiness in her eyes when she accomplished a few steps. I felt very proud of her and happy for her. She seemed like she was living the dream, once she stepped out of that cage. And I would keep her out of it.

"Captain we are about to dock!" Yelled Nino across the deck pulling me out of my thoughts.

Today we arrive at Port Bourgeois. It was by far one the nicest port. Mostly because of the person who owned it. Mayor Bourgeois. He was very wealthy and was loved by many people. He controlled the whole colony of Parisana. Writing new rules and customs, reporting back to mainland where the French government was located or simply spoiling his daughter. His daughter was something else. Madame Bourgeois was the most spoiled, rich, impolite, little witch you could ever meet. And that was coming from me. I knew her as Chloe. We were childhood friends and our families where very close. At one point I kinda of liked her. She was the only person who seemed to love me. My dad sure didn't. She had to go into training to be a governess and I got my first ship. We went our separate ways and I was overjoyed. Occasionally I would see her and it would be my childhood all over again. And I didn't really like my childhood. I was just hoping maybe we wouldn't see her this visit.

We docked with out a scratch on the ship. And set down the gang plank. I ordered some men to stay on the ship and watch it while other bought the necessities we needed for our voyages. I found Marinette sleeping where her cage used to sit. Since we were in port we stored it below deck once again. "Mari! Wake up!" I shouted. She jumped with a start and scrambled onto her feet. Stumbling a little. It was quite miraculous on how she managed to master walking. "We're here." I stated, "ready to get you some more clothes?" She nodded and smirked. "Oh I've been ready kitty."

My face heated up to the temperature of the sun. What did she just call me? "Kitty?" I asked. She nodded and rolled her eyes, "you are the captain of the Chat Noir, so it only makes sense."

Marinette led us off the ship. she stumbled a little so she linked her arm with mine stabilizing her. I led her to a little shop that was not to far off the beaten path, that Chloe used to take me so she could buy more expensive dresses. Marinette's eyes lit up! She was amazed by how many clothes and dresses she had. "So what dress do you want?" I asked. "I can't get one of these dresses! There much to expensive. After all that's why I'm here. You are low on money. Plus I don't really want a dress." I was surprised by what she said. But it was true. She walked over to where the pants and blouses where. I thought Mari was the type of girl that would like dresses. I was mistaken. She picked out a few pairs of pants and a few white tops. She then walked over to the dressing rooms and tried them on. "It will only take a second." She stated.

About 5 minutes later she stepped out the little dressing room. "So what do you think?" She asked. I looked her up and down. She was wearing a white blouse that cut off at her elbow and showed her shoulders. On top of that she had a black leather corset that had thin straps that went over her shoulders and tied in the front. The corset hug her stomach showing off her hips. She wore simple dark brown pants that where snug on her legs and To top it all off she wore simple black boot. Blush dusted my cheeks for the second time that day. "Y-you look amazing." She giggled, "well thank you captain." I paid for the out fit and we put the previous clothes she was wearing into a simple brown bag. Marinette was nice enough to pick from the non expensive side of the shop so we still had a little money for lunch.

Marinette's POV

The captain was staring at me. I self consciously tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. The outfit did make me look quite curvy and very attractive. And he said I looked amazing! That was quite a compliment coming from him. I didn't know he would say that to me. And me of all people. I knew he meant it from the blush creeping onto his cheeks and his stunned facial expression. Something changed on how I viewed the captain from those words that came out of his mouth.

Adrien's POV

"What do you say Mari? Want to grab some food?" I asked. She nodded and if on cue her stomach grumbled. We mad our way to a little diner not to far from the fashion shop. We ordered a simple meal. Piece of bread, a piece of ham, some fruit, and a few macaroons to share between Marinette and myself. We grabbed our dishes and gabbed a table outside.

We began eating our meals. I finish before Mari. She was about to eat her piece of bread when we noticed a few kids begging and going through some trash. With out hesitation, Marinette got up and grabbed her plate. She slowly approached the two kids. "Hello there," she said," here have this. You need it more than me." She handed the children the plate and there eyes glowed like they had just seen gold. It was gold to them at least. Something changed on what I thought about Marinette from that moment on. That simple gesture showed me she really had a heart of gold. She was caring and put others needs before hers. But of course I couldn't tell her that. I had a reputation to behold. She camp back and say in her seat. She looked at me and said,"they looked hungry." I laughed and let her have all my macaroons. She was hungry too.

We started to walk toward my ship, our arms linked once again, when I heard a shriek.

"ADRIKINS!!!!"

A/N: HAHAHA cliffhanger! Hope you liked it! Vote and comment! Sorry for error.