His Mute Princess

Chapter 24

Marinette climbed up to her room upset. She had spent another day out and didn't find a dress. Then again, she and Alya didn't do much dress looking. They had looked at almost every dress shop within their money range the day before. Their day mainly consisted of them at cafes.

The party was in 2 days and Marinette still didn't have a dress. She climbed up to her bed and was about to throw herself to take a very well deserved nap, when she froze. A clothing bag lay neatly on her bed. She frowned. She was 100% sure that wasn't there before and her mother never mentioned anything about a bag.

She reached over to the zipper and pulled it down. She gaped at the dress. It was absolutely beautiful. A matching tie lay next to it. She ran her hand throught the fabric of the dress and was surprised at the material. It was silky smooth and definitely expensive. Chat. Of course, she thought.

Marinette smiled. Of course he would do something so sweet for her. It was in his nature. She took her phone out and texted Alya the good news. Marinette sent a picture to her and both girls gushed over the dress.

Marinette wanted to thank Chat but she didn't get the chance to do so. The next two days passed in a blurr, Chat hadn't visited her in that time. Now it was the last day of the year. Saint-Sylvestre.

Alya went over to Marinette's a few hours before the event was supposed to start. The girls showered and started doing their makeup. Alya opted for a dark smokey eye to match her dress. She curled her hair and put it up into a bun, securing it with a silver pin.

For Marinette, Alya did a smokey eye as well, with the inner corners being a sparkling shade like that of the dress. Her hair was in loose curls, only half of it up and messy, giving it more volume.

Here's a visual (:

For her lips, Marinette opted for a red lipgloss. Not too bold, not too sheer. By the time they were ready, it was almost time for the limo to pick them all up at the park.

Both girls quickly put their dresses on, Alya making Marinette take the tie. Sabine almost cried upon seeing her daughter. "You look so beautiful," she spoke in her native tongue. Marinette smiled and gave her mom a quick hug and kiss. Both girls walked to the park (which was thankfully close) and saw the girls all ready and waiting.

Upon seeing Marinette, the girls all stared in amazement. "That is such a beautiful dress, Mari!" Rose chirped, bringing her hands to her face. "Yeah, where'd you get it?" Alix asked. "Chat," Alya smirked, crossing her arms.

"Awww!"

"That's very cool, Mari."

"He has good taste! It looks so good on you!" Mylene smiled. Marinette blushed and smiled. "It looks so fancy and expensive, is he rich?" Alix asked. Alya raised a brow and Marinette smiled awkwardly.

"Oh shit."

Before anymore words could be exchanged, the limo arrived. The girls all got inside and gaped at the interior. It was one very fancy limo. Dim lights filled the roof, giving it a nice and relaxing mood. Glass cups were to one side, next to a bottle of champagne.

"If this is what living like Chloe is like, sign me the fuck up!" Alya said. The girls are laughed. They opened the champagne bottle and they all took a drink. Except Marinette. Rose took small sips, being cautious not to drink too much.

The limo came to a stop and the girls are stepped out. The party was being held in a high end ballroom and a red carpet led the way in. Velvet rope held back the photographers and news cast covering the party.

"Why is Chloe's party so important?" Alix snorted. "Ladybug and Chat Noir are guests, remember?" Mylene raised a brow. "Oh yeah."

The girls all walked in together, Marinette walking in between them, hoping to have the least number of pictures taken. The group stepped in and the jaws dropped to the floor. A large chandelier hung from the ceiling and other glass structures hung around it.

The enterior was big and the decoration looked like it came out of a fairytale. "How much you want to bet Chloe is in a princess gown wearing a tiara?" Mylene laughed. The girls chuckled.

The boys were already there and the girls walked over to them, minus Marinette. The boys complimented the girls and they all got into conversation. Marinette looked around, hoping to find Chat.

The lights went out abruptly and a single light shone at the top of the stairs. Chat Noir and Ladybug stood at the top. Ladybug wore a red polka dotted evening gown with her hair curled and to one side. Chat Noir wore a black suit with no tie.

The crowd all cheered and the heroes smiled. Ladybug linked her arm with Chat's and they descended down the stairs. The second they got down, Chat made eye contact with Marinette. His jaw dropped the second he saw her. She looked absolutely stunning.

The dress was a champagne gold that hugged her figure. It had a slight trail at the bottom and a sweetheart neckline. Two straps fell off her shoulder and modesty was almost thrown out the window with the cleavage. The only thing saving it being her hair, which provided some covering.

Chat gulped. He wasn't sure if he was going to be able to keep his hands off her. Ladybug raised a brow and laughed at Chat's expression. She dragged him with her towards Marinette. Chat was almost frozen in place.

"Oh you look so beautiful!" Ladybug said, unlinking her arm with Chat and giving Marinette a hug. Marinette smiled and hugged back. She pulled back and held Marinette's hand. "Have fun. Be careful with him, I think your beauty broke him," Ladybug winked. She gave Marinette's hands a small squeeze and walked away.

Marinette turned to Chat, who was still staring at her with amazement. "Holy crap I wasn't expecting such beauty. Seth and Steph are fucking geniuses," Chat muttered, his voice lower than usual. It sent shivers down Marinette's back and she blushed.

'Thank you. . . You look handsome,' Marinette mouthed with a smile. Chat smirked and ran a hand through his hair. "Don't I always, princess?"

Marinette laughed. He's back, she thought. She took the tie out and gave it to him. "Thank you. My friends that gave me the dress mentioned there was a tie. I didn't get it because I didn't want to look at the dress. I wanted it to be a surprise and damn was it a good one."

He put the tie on (with some help from Marinette). Chat took one of her hands and brought it up to his lips, giving it a light kiss. "I would really love it if the most beautiful girl in the room would dance with me, " he winked.

Marinette laughed and nodded. He grinned and pulled her to the dancefloor. They danced to the music, not once breaking eye contact. Marinette felt butterflies in her stomach and she couldn't stop smiling.

This was going to be the best New Year's Eve.