Marichat/Adrinette

~Marinette's Point of View~

It was another day in Paris, and I was late for school...again. It's not my fault! My bed just hypnotizes me to fall back asleep instead of obeying the tyrant that is my alarm clock. Plus, when you have nightly patrol, it really takes a toll on a girl's sleeping habits.

My feet pounded against the sidewalk as I sprinted my way to the school. Class started 15 minutes ago, so I was expecting to be the only one missing. However, a red flame of hair knocked into me as we both fell to the ground.

The only interesting part was that this guy was on top of me. I looked up into Nathanaël's eyes and his face reddened. I tried to stifle my blush as I squirmed a bit beneath him.

"O-oh my gosh! I'm so sorry Mari!!" He stuttered out before scrambling to get off of me.

I giggled at his reaction, "it's ok. Guess we're both late, huh?"

He nodded while picking up my belongings and handing them to me. I clutched my bag to my chest and prayed that Tiki hadn't died from the impact.

Nathanaël outstretched his hand and I took it gladly. Me, being the clutz that I am, accidentally stumbled into his arms a bit. He gently grabbed my shoulder and searched my eyes. He seemed genuinely worried.

"Are you ok?" He asked.

"Y-yeah. I'll be fine." I answered.

"Well then. I simply can't let this young lady go to class unattended. So if I must be a gentleman, I shall escort her." He announced to the school courtyard in his best British accent.

I couldn't help but laugh. I've never seen this side of him before. It's absolutely adorable.

"Why thank you, sir. I dare say that I would have been lost without your guidance." I said back, like a true Brit, while swooning dramatically.

He offered his arm and I slid mine through it, hooking us together. We made our way up the steps and reached the threshold of the class. All eyes were on us as he escorted me to my seat.

After making sure that I was properly situated, he bowed slightly, "It was a pleasure to be of service, my lady~. "

Adrien physically tensed as my blush deepened. Nathanaël took his seat in the back of the classroom as the teacher ignored us and continued on with the lesson.

"What was that all about girl?" Alya silently questioned.

I looked down at my seat, "I don't know. I was late and then Nathanaël and I just collided. It was really cool to see him without stuttering, and he was actually pretty cute."

Adrien snapped his pencil in half. I visibly flinched as the teacher turned to face the class with a menacing glare.

"Whoever interrupts my lesson one more time, is going to go to the principle's office." She said scarily.

From then on, I was focused and before I knew it, class was over. Adrien was packing up his bag in front of me when Alya left to hang with Nino. Nathanaël slid into the seat next to me and pulled out his notebook.

"Hey, I know I probably should have been paying attention, but I just had to draw this." He said while showing me a sketch of us with linked arms.

I giggled at our debonair outfits and his thin mustache and slicked back hair. I had on a beautiful gown while his tuxedo with coat tails swished behind him. I had a fan saintly in my hands and pearls with a faux fur boa slimmed around my arms and hips.  My eyes sparkled with wonder as I examined the detail in the outfits.

"This is really amazing!" I proclaimed.

"Really , Mari? You think so?" He sounded excited as I nodded wholeheartedly.

"Nate! Look at the detail in the outfits and our characters are incredibly drawn!"

He blushed at my nickname and Adrien glared down at us.

"Well, my lady, what should my next illustration be?" He questioned while sliding back into his British accent.

I placed my finger to my chin in deep thought. Adrien slammed his hand onto the desk and stared daggers at Nathanaël.

"A-Adrien?" I asked, startled.

"Hey Marinette, I was hoping you could help me with my physics homework. " Adrien said to me, yet his eyes would never leave Nate's.

I opened my mouth to say something, but suddenly Nathanaël's arm slid around my shoulders and hugged me to his side.

"Sorry Agreste, but I'll be walking Mari home." He said with a devilish smile while grabbing my hand and dragging me out of the room.

My eyes widened as we ran to the bakery. Nate doubled over and started laughing when we reached the doors. I cocked my head to the side in confusion, "what's so funny?"

"Oh nothing. Just the look on his face! I'm so going to die tomorrow."

"I don't think that's something to laugh about." I said, sweat dropping.

"Yeah well...I'll see you in the morning. Oh! I almost forgot to give you this." Nathanaël said while reaching into his sketch pad and ripping out his drawing from earlier.

He handed it to me and I studied it with awe. Nate chuckled before ruffling my hair and leaving.

I made my way up to my room when angry knocks were sounding from my window. My hands opened the latch and Chat Noir flew in.

"Hello princess." He purred.

I rolled my eyes while smiling, "what do you want Chat?"

His gaze hardened, "I want to make sure you're ok."

I was surprised and my eyebrows raised, "what do you mean?"

"Well, princess, I did not like that suspicious character that was harassing you." He said bluntly.

"Chat, it's just Nate. He's cool."

"Princess! He was also akumatized and was obsessed with you!" The feline raged.

"Kitty, that was all in the past. Nate is pretty awesome now. Plus, most of my class has been akumatized before, so I'm not afraid. I have you and Ladybug to protect the city." I explained calmly while hanging up  Nate's drawing.

Chat didn't seem to like it at all so he just shook his head, "Princess. I don't want you hanging around him any longer. He's too dangerous."

I was outraged, "that's ridiculous!"

He crossed his arms like a distressed parent, "it's for your own good. I don't think that it's necessary for boys to be staring at my princess."

My eyes widened as a small smirk played on my lips.

"Chat," I began, "are you jealous?"

His face turned red as he stammered out lots of 'no's and 'of course not's. I took a step closer and my finger pushed his cat bell, causing it to jingle.

"You're cute kitty."

This time, his lips curled up into a sneaky smile. Before I knew it, Chat pressed a firm kiss to my lips and was gone before I had the capacity to process what had just happened.
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The next day, I was on time. However, there was no sign of Nathanaël at all. 'That's strange. I hope nothing's happened to him' I thought.

"Excuse me, miss, but could I interest you in a walk to class?" A smooth voice asked from behind me.

"Of course, sir." I answered.

Adrien's arm unexpectedly linked with mine as we marched to class just before the bell rang.  After taking our seats, I could have sworn that I saw him stick his tongue out to the red head in the back of the class.