Return - Miraculous Ladybug

[Chapter 11] Work

Marinette's POV
My phone rung obnoxiously, as always. My alarm was loud and annoying but at least it woke me up. I sat up and stretched my arms, my eyes looking around the familiar room that I was not used to yet. I woke up feeling a lot better than usual, and of course, no hang overs or jet lags. My closet door swung open and I pulled out a striped T shirt and a pleated skirt. I ran down the stairs and slipped on some boots before stealing a cinnamon roll from the tray.

"Bye!" I yelled to my parents who were opening up the shop.

I hailed a taxi and got off in front of Adrien's mansion. No matter how many times I see this place I'll never get used to it. The large gates creaked open slowly. I walked in and the door creaked open as soon as I stepped foot in front of the door.

"Creepy..."

Mr Agreste stood there staring at me. He looked a little bit happy which meant a lot, after all, he's known to be the stone cold designer.

"Hello Mr Agreste!" I said politely as I did a slight bow.

"No need to be so formal Marinette. I am your boss, but I've also known since you were small."

I peeked up shyly and stared at his slightly up turned lips. I chuckled in relief and ran up the glorious staircase to give him a slight hug. He was taken back, but still lightly and awkwardly hugged back.

"Come to my office, we'll discuss your next job. You've caught the eye of an amazing person." He complimented.

My eyes sparkled and I walked excitedly on my tippy toes, eager to find out who hired me. We entered a large room that had documents and papers placed along the side of the walls. I sat directly across from him, holding my hands together. He handed me a thin folder with the profile of him.

"You will collaborating with Lucas Frangepine, the designer who had recently risen in this industry."

"Lucas..." I murmured sadly.

"Is there something wrong? You do not seem pleased with this offer?"

"No no no no I'm honoured! Thank you!" I replied frantically.

"Great, he's come all the way to Paris to do this job, I hope you'll meet his expectations." He said with high hopes.

"Yes, of course."

Adrien's POV
I walked out of the bathroom and saw Marinette exit the room beside me. I gasped and ran back into the bathroom, point my head outside of the door, hiding the embarrassing red and black polka dot pyjamas I was wearing.

"Hey Mari!"

"Good morning Adrien."

"How was it? The talk with Father."

"O-oh yeah! It was great! I got another job offer t-that's all, ahah." Mari stuttered.

I raised an eyebrow at her. Normally she would be ecstatic and jumping but things seem a little off. I brushed the gloomy thought aside and congratulated her happily. We headed downstairs and had breakfast together in the dining room as father left for another meeting. Our conversations echoed through the corridors, and rooms of this gigantic mansion.

"So Marinette, what's this new offer you've got?" I asked, even though I already knew.

"Oh it's um, just me collaborating with Lucas Frangipane. He's becoming really successful in this industry and he requested a collaboration. It was something to do with a new collection for Winter."

"And guess who's going to be one of the models!" I shouted.

"Hmm, I really do wonder what models we'll have. It depends on the clothes doesn't it? Hm? Adrien...?" She asked obliviously.

My jaw dropped. How could she be so clueless. I'm stupid, I forgot Marinette was one of the most dense people on this planet.

(A/N: Yeah shut up Adrien you couldn't even figure out Ladybug's identity even though there's only ONE girl with blue pigtails and bluebell eyes. Oh Jesus Christ these children.)

"Me! I'm going to be your next model!"

"Oh um, yay."

I stacked our plates on top of each other for the cleaner to take. I gently grabbed Marinette by the wrist and took her outside with me, we walked to the park together.

We sat down beside each other on the swings. Her head hung low, clearly she was troubled.

"Is everything ok? You seem like you've been feeling upset ever since you spoke to father. Did he do something? Pressure?"

She sat there silently for a moment, hesitating whether she should tell me or not.

"If you don't want to tell me that's fine, I'm just worried Marinette."

"No no, it's nothing like that it's just.....Lucas was someone I used to date."

Wait what? I was shocked. Out of all of the times we Skype called, Face timed or just called. Marinette never mentioned this, not once. I sat there with my mouth open, shocked and confused. I genuinely thought we had feelings for each other this whole time.

"W-when was this?"

"Don't worry Adrien, it's really nothing."

I shouldn't read into it, Marinette said it was nothing so it's better to leave it at that. Just as I was about to get up, a young man briefly hugs Marinette from behind.

"Hey Mari! How have you been?" He asked giddily.

"W-ha? Who? Lucas!" She said struggling out of his grip.

[A/N]
Adrien's got competition( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Sorry for the super late chapter!! I'm really running out of inspiration bc season 2 hasn't come out yet!! No new content😣