Miraculous Identities

Chapter 2

"Summer!" Alya gasped. As she and Marinette walked down the halls right when school ended.

"I know! I'm so excited!" Marinette sighed.

"We HAVE to hang out a ton this summer!" Alya said.

"Totally!"

"Hey, can you hold on Mari? I gotta go to the bathroom." Alya asked.

"Sure."

Alya nodded and walked into the bathroom.

Tikki poked her head out of Marinette's bag.

"Tikki! Be careful!" Marinette cautioned quietly.

"Marinette you should tell Alya." Tikki said.

"About what?" Marinette moved to a nearby bench.

"About you being Ladybug!" Tikki said.

"Wh-What? Why?!" Marinette gasped.

"Because she's your best friend! And she deserves to know!" Tikki protested.

"Maybe you're right... I just don't know. Maybe I will." Marinette murmured.

"You should. Think about it carefully though..." Tikki warned.

Tikki squeezed back ino Marinette's bag just before Alya emerged from the bathroom.

"Alright. Re-"

"Oh hey Alya, Marinette. Are you two coming to my party?" Alya was interrupted by Adrien walking over.

"Yep! We're super excited! Thanks for inviting us!" Alya said.

"No prob'! Do you two need a ride?" Adrien asked.

"Actually we-"

"That would be awesome! Thanks!" Marinette interrupted Alya.

Adrien nodded.

The girls went and followed Adrien to his limo and they climbed in.

Marinette awed at the spacious limo. 

When they arrived, Adrien quickly opened the door for Marinette on the other side.

"Th-Thanks Adrien!" Marinette squeaked.

Adrien nodded and led the girls inside.

Marinette had only been in The Agreste's house once as Ladybug, but it was still so amazing. It was like a palace.

"Nice place, Adrien!" Alya said.

"Thanks. Want to help set things up for the party? It doesn't start for ten minutes." 

"Sure!" Marinette smiled.

They went outside to see a DJ table set up and a large table and speakers.

"Alya could you go inside and grab the bowls of chips? Marinette and I will hook up the speakers."

"Sure thing Adrien!" Alya smiled.

She walked past Marinette and nudged her arm as she passed. Marinette felt her cheeks turn warm.

"So Marinette... Have you ever met Ladybug before?" Adrien asked.

Marinette flinched slightly.

"Uh... Y-Yep. She's super cool! But not like cool like you, you're way cool! I mean- Uh... What about y-you?" Marinette stuttered.

"Yeah. She's amazing. Cat Noir's cool too." Adrien said a bit wistfully.

"One time when the Evillustrator was trying to get me, Cat Noir saved me... He's a good guy but he's a bit cocky! Those cat puns!" Marinette laughed.

"How do you know so much about him?" Adrien pressed.

"Uh-Um... We uh... Have met a few times." Marinette stammered.

"Hmm.." Adrien looked at Marinette, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Marinette smiled uncomfortably. Adrien shrugged and passed Marinette a chord.

What if he thinks I'm Ladybug? No... He wouldn't. Marinette thought and plugged the chord into the speaker and quickly music began playing. It was Jagged Stone, Marinette's favorite artist.

"I love Jagged Stone!" Marinette gasped and hummed along.

"Really? Me too!" Adrien said.

"Awesome! W-What's your favorite song of his?" Marinette asked.

"Probably Rock Hard. It's so cool! The guitar solo gets me!" 

"For real? I LOVE that song!!" Marinette gasped.

"Got the chips! Sorry I couldn't find your kitchen!" Alya laughed and walked out.

"That's alright. You can help Marinette and I." Adrien said.

Suddenly the gate opened and floods of people came in. Marinette didn't see Chloe.

YES! Marinette celebrated inside her head.

After a few minutes a slow song came on. Marinette's heart raced as Adrien walked closer.

"Want to dance Mari?" Adrien asked.

D-Did he just call me MARI? And did he just ask me to SLOW DANCE?! Marinette thought.

"Uh-Sure!" Marinette squeaked.

Adrien smoothly took Marinette's hands and brought her to the middle. They danced in silence for a moment until suddenly Adrien leaned a bit closer to Marinette. He took her waist and leaned closer... And closer... And clo-

"THIS PARTY IS OVER!"