Fake Dating

17 - Game over

There was no chance to extend their trip to Fontainebleau. The more, they finally felt tired – not only after that day spent on walking through endless corridors and rooms of the palace, but also after the previous two days full of activity. So, it wasn't surprising that they were coming back to Paris in a complete silence. Nino stayed focused on the road, while Adrien and Marinette were just sitting next to each other, holding hands. He was stroking her palm, she was looking out of the window with a half-smile on her face.

She carried an exceptional souvenir from the palace. When she had been staring at an exhibition of porcelain, Adrien decided to buy her a tea cup – the most beautiful she'd ever seen. In fact, he bought two cups – the other for himself or to his place – and that was the reason she found it so special. By the way she had to accept his rebuke that she'd been partial to some kind of luxury, but corrected him jokingly that at least they weren't to crystal chandeliers.

When they returned to the city, Marinette felt a hint of sorrow that it was the end of their fun. Those three days were fulfilled with emotions and experiences, so she regretted that she had to end this chapter of her life. Suddenly she discovered that they didn't turned to her house. She glanced at Adrien, so he smiled embarrassed and muttered:

"I thought we could celebrate the end of our three-day-mission. Can I buy you a drink?"

"Of... Of course..." she whispered, trying to calm down.

Had Adrien just asked her out?!

"Great!" he smiled.

Soon they reached one of popular clubs. They entered without problems, although a bouncer seemed to recognise them. He smiled under his breath aware that starting from tomorrow the club would become a hot spot, if people learned that the Adrien Agreste was visiting that place.

"I get a feeling I've been here already..." Marinette admitted when they sat down in one of boxes. "I think I performed here once."

"I'm sure I've never been here before." Adrien confessed. "I don't go out too often."

"Oh, right... I forgot about your training."

"You don't know my father. He's... Er... It's difficult to stand out against him."

"I have the same with Tikki. When she's determined, there's no chance to make her change her mind."

"No, it's different. My father has a plan and I have to realise it. Without question."

"You're right. At least I can negotiate with Tikki."

"Or fire her..."

"What?!" she exclaimed with reproach. " Tikki? Never!"

"But if she makes you do things you don't want..."

"No, it's not what you're thinking! I would be lost without her. I wouldn't survive even five minutes in this world. She's smart. And she knows show business very well." Marinette explained.

"You trust her for everything, don't you?"

"Of course. She's never let me down."

"But... Mari... She wanted you to date a stranger for fame. It could be someone slimy or pervy, or – as you thought – gay. For fame! And you let her do it!"

"I'm not proud of it. But she can be so stubborn... Besides... Oh... You'll be laughing at me now... But..."

"But what?"

"You know... I believe in signs. When Tikki told me that you had come to her first, I thought that maybe I was meant to help you to make your life better..."