Something that Adrien never pictured that he witnessed as he entered his home with Marinette at his side. Color. There was definitely a feminine touch. It wouldn't seem obvious to a outsider but it was there.

Did his father find someone new? He thought. Under the circumstances he wouldn't blame him. Yes, Adrien missed his mom but his father needed someone to help him cope.

Marinette couldn't bring up the courage to talk to Adrien. Not after what just happened. 'Forehead. Forehead. Why did I account for my shortness?' she thought as she fidgeted with her hands. She didn't know if she should stay or leave. She sure wanted to leave. Runaway from the awkwardness.

Adrien deducting were his father was most likely to be. Stood in front of Gabriel's study door. He grabbed Marinette's hand and knocked with his free hand. Marinette could feel how nervous he was. She was equally as nervous as him but for completely different reasons.

No one could brace either Adrien, nor Marinette for the most unexpected thing. Marinette looked at Adrien and didn't want to even emit what she saw. Adrien was wide eyed and honestly didn't know what to say.

"Adrien?!"

Gabriel said. His jacket wasn't on. His hair was a mess. He had the first few buttons of his dress shirt unbuttoned. Red and white designer tie was untied. He looked a mess but thankfully  the blonde girl that was on his desk looked more composed then him. In fact she looked as if she didn't have a hair out of place.

"Adrien?!"

The blonde girl shrieked. Adrien knew that voice. 'It couldn't be could it?' Adrien thought.
Adrien not wanting to face faces closed the door. He was kinda of glad Marinette was there but was really sorry.

"I'm sorry..."

Adrien told her. She was blushing in embarrassment. Marinette didn't think she could ever look at her role model the same ever again. Even Adrien's words won't fix this.

"I'm really sorry, Marinette.. you probably hate me for keeping you here."

"I don't..."

"You don't what?"

Adrien knew what she was going to say but had to here her say it.

"I don't hate you..... I actually..."

Marinette told Alya multiple times that if Adrien ever returned he would confess. Confess everything. Loving him. Maybe even Ladybug. But she was interrupted by the door opening. Gabriel exited now fully dressed and beyond embarrassed for the awkward situation. The blonde soon followed.

"Miss Dupain-Cheng, you are dismissed."

Gabriel said. He wanted to talk to his son alone about his whereabouts. He had Natalie and Gorilla scouring Europe for him. Marinette release from Adrien and before she knew it the blonde hug her. Adrien and Gabriel were shocked.

"Thank you." She kindly whispered.

"Thank you, for bringing my son back."

Marinette then realized that in-fact was Adrien's missing mom the one from the picture that she saw when she was Ladybug.

"You're.... welcome."

Marinette replied. She wasn't like she found him or anything. He came to her. She was released from the hug. 'Do the Agreste's think I'm a huggable today or something?' Marinette thought.

"He's lucky to have such a wonderful girlfriend."

Mrs. Agreste said apparently she didn't know anything about her sons love life. She Marinette's reaction was priceless.

"I'm not. We're not together. Not that I... I can.... he won't... not that I won't... I'm mean your son's hot.... I mean gorgeous.... I mean nice. Nice that's what I was going for."

Adrien didn't know how to reply. He liked the compliments but it just made a awkward situation awkwarder.

"Gabriel we need to adopt her."

Ms. Agreste reminded Marinette less of Adrien but more of ChatNoir.

"No, more kids."

"But, I need a girl."

Definitely more of a ChatNoir. It made Marinette giggle a bit.

"Hmm?"

Adrien wondered what she found so funny.

"Your mom reminds me of one of my friends."

"Which one?"

"Did you ever hear curiosity killed the cat?"