Plagg thinks, I hope it goes well for him!   He hides inside Adrien's pocket as the boy looks around for Marinette.  It is not like he much other choices on where to stay since not many people have a talking pet who happens to be a good advice giver as a pet.  Although, he thinks that perhaps, Marinette might have one as well.

       Adrien  sighs when he arrives outside her place.  He knocks, but gets no answer.  He thinks this is probably the worst idea ever. He turns around and runs off without so much as a look back to see it anyone answers.

      Marinette hears the small tap at her door. She goes to see who it is,but sees no one there.  She thinks, great someone must have thought it was a prank to knock and leave.  She rolls her eyes, and closes the door back. She locks it and goes to her room.  She often wonders, what life would be like if less complications were around.

     The next day, Adrien sees Marinette and waves at her!  He tries to get her attention only to have her ignore him completely.  He sighs, sits at his desk with his head in his hands.  He thinks, will she even get me a chance to talk to her?  He is feels such a distraction by his attraction for her that he is unable to focus on his work.  He barely notices when the teacher passes out that days quiz. He jots down what he hopes is an adequate answer, but is still unsure what to do about his communication issues with Marinette.

    Ring, Ring, Ring.... As the bell rings later that day to signal the end to class, and the school day...

        "Earth to Adrien!  Wake up dude!"  Nino calls out.  

         "He is right you have been out of it all day."  Kim says.

       "Yeah, if I did not know any better he has someone special on his mind."  Rose remarks.

       "Hmm, according to my calculations there is a 99.9% chance things will turn out well for you!  Just be yourself and try not to well try to hard."  Max says.

       "Thanks, I will keep that in mind."  Adrien remarks.

        "Well, we are all rooting for ya!"  Chloe says.

      "Really, sis, that means a lot you know."  Adrien remarks.

      "Go break a leg!"  Alya says.

     "Yeah, hope you do not pass out!  I mean I am sure you will do just fine."  Juleka remarks.  She feels silly since she discovers her crush on Nathaniel.  She often wonders if he even notices her.  *Author's  Note:  That is for another story though.*

       Adrien rushes out the door!  He can only hope his nap did not cause any more trouble.  He can not afford to mess this up anymore than he has already!  He goes to find Marinette and finds her in  a corner alone. He can tell she talks to herself, but can not understand a word.  He figures she must have spoken a bit of  some language he is not familiar with or something.

      Marinette looks up as she hears foot steps approach her!  "Oh, it is you!" She says in dismay. She does not think she can bare to have him so close not anymore.  Not ever again!  She starts to walk away!

      "Marinette, please hear me out! "  Adrien says.

     "Fine, I will, B-Blondie."  Marinette says.

      "You know you confuse me.  You seem to be angry if I ignore you, or if  I attempt to date another girl.  You kiss me when you pass by and I do not understand why!  You claim to hate me, but you act like you do not.  You just need to make up your mind how you really feel!"  Adrien says.

      "Ad-Adrien, I..." Marinette begins. 

      "Bluebell Gal, do not worry.  There is no need to hurry!  I will give you all the time you need to figure out how you feel about me.  So, you see, I suggest you do not kiss me anymore.  It hurts to much because it makes me long for more.  I can not stand it.  It seems like you toy with my feelings to much.  I never meant to hurt you!  The thing is I just can not do this anymore, so Mari, as much as it pains me until you can give me a clear answer, there is to be no more physical contact from you to me!"  Adrien tells her.  He looks at her with a sadness in his eyes that Marinette has not seen quite before and she feels bad that she made him feel this way.  She knows it is her fault he feels so insecure about everything! 

       "Bl-Blondie, please do not go!  It is not what you think!  I promise, it is not a game to me.  I do not know how to describe how I feel.  It is to much for words to say."  Marinette says.  She knows he told her no more kisses, but she can not resist the urge to give him one.  Not when he has that glumly look in his eyes.

      Marinette grabs his face. She whispers, "B-Blondie, I-I do not know what to feel. " She kisses him on the lips. It is a tender kiss with passion in it.  She hopes it will be enough for now.  She feels her eyes fill up with tears as she feels him push her away. She thinks, does it mean what I think it does?  Does he wish to remain friends now?  Does he seek to win the heart of another?  Is this why he is sad because he does not know how to let me down without worry that he will hurt me?  

       "Bluebell Gal, please do not kiss me!  I am sorry, it is just that you d-do not seem to love me!  I can not bare if it.  It hurts to much!  I am sorry.  Mari, I -I  love you!  I do!  I love you with all my heart!  I know it now, but I can not be with you.  Not when there are to many questions.  I feel as if you are the one to break my heart!  you have time and time again!  Oh, Bl-Bluebell G-Gal!"  Adrien says sadly.  He can not stop the flow of tears that come down his eyes and wet his own cheeks.

        "A-Adrien, B-Blondie!  No, please!  Do not go!  Please stay!"  Marinette says. She feels her heart strings break one by one. She can not stand to see him in pain and wishes to tell him she feels the same. She is not sure how and she sobs as he leaves once more.

         Marinette goes home with a heavy heart.  "Tikki, what have I done?"  Marinette says, sadly.

        "What do you mean, Marinette?"  Tikki ask.

       "It is just that Adrien told me he loves me!  He does and he thinks I do not care. He thinks I just kiss him to use him. It is not true. The truth is I love him too!"  Marinette says,with a sigh.

         "Just confess already!  Marinette tell him before he finds love in the arms of another!  You must tell him."  Tikki says.

        to be continued in Chapter  12  Luka?