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Chapter 2 - moonlit splash

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"last ones in is a rotten egg" marinette called excitedly.

Being athletically fit and having strong muscles marinette was reasonably fast. Much faster than alya. Much faster than Nino - even though he was a good 6 inches taller than her and was in good shape.

She was in the lead, racing down the beach ever so quickly when all of a sudden she felt a pair of hands grab her around the waist. Making her stumble and lose her balance, but yet again the same person had saved her from face planting into sand. Just like how he did when they were in the car. He laughed and ran off slightly looking behind with his tongue sticking out.

"THAT WAS NOT FAIR" she screeched.

Adrien had a good head start, but she built up a lot of pace to match his. She was a lot smaller than he was, but being ladybug had gained her many agility skills.

Adrien's face was filled with shock. He never really got to see the really competitive side of marinette. She still looked furious from the moment he pulled her away from victory, but yet her sense of determination took over. She smirked and swiftly took over adrien's first place position.

"Oh it's on mari," adrien laughed.

They were so close to the sea now and who ever dived in first would be the ultimate champion. The two teens were practically in sync. Running in time and breathing in and out at the same time.

Their toes touched the water and both bodies collided with each other's as they both dived for first place.

By this point alya and Nino just gave up and slowly but surely made their way up to the sea in their own little stroll. Arms linked and they were cuddling.

Adrien and marinette rose their bodies entwined and they were laughing. They both blushed a deep red as they realised they were holding each other, but then adrien broke the silence and said "I never knew u had a competitive side" he smiled.

"A secret personality trait of mine" she winked playfully.

He smiled and turned away and watched as the petty couple were moaning about how cold the water was.

"How on earth did you two just jump in. This is supposed to be romantic not freezing cold and painful!" Ayla moaned.

Nino pulled her in for a kiss and she kissed back. Marinette made the first move to dive under the water and swim away. Her little body came across so weak and vulnerable, but in reality she was very strong. Both in her mind and in physique. Adrien followed close behind and watched her glide through the ocean. It was mesmerising.

As she rose from the depths of the ocean she jumped. Startled by the fact adrien had followed her further out to sea. She looked up and gazed at his eyes. The moon really emphasised how green they were. Although she could not see his body, since they were far out at sea, she gazed at his face. There was no trace of spots, scars or even a tiny mark. He was perfect. His hair was dripping wet and she was trying so hard to resist the urge to stroke it.

Your so perfect she thought.

He blushed and she screamed realising she had said that outloud "I MEAN ThE UGh MooN iS PerfECt it's so White and perfect and the moon —"

"It's alright I know I'm just so incredibly handsome" adrien pulled a massive grin, really reminding her of her partner in crime. She never really thought they were alike in personality wise, but the more she got to know adrien, the more chat's traits were beginning to show. She tried to clear her mind, because it was impossible that the two could possibly be the same - or could it be?