As Marinette finished up her first twenty designs she let out a deep sigh. Nothing was going to plan and she swore it was because of Adrien 'the jackass' Agreste.

This afternoon she'd measured him for her challenge outfit and yes, she did have to see him in just his underwear. He stood there in all his glory with just his 'Gabriel' branded boxers on. It took all her concentration to not stare at his golden skin and eight pack.

She'd never seen muscles like it. He wasn't big, like Dwayne Johnson, he was quite lean but every single muscle of his body was toned to perfection. He didn't do anything to make her feel uncomfortable, he was actually incredibly professional.

She'd shared some ideas with him and he critiqued to what his father would be expecting and what needs to be different to secure the internship. He had been caring, kind and supportive, and she hated it!

"Mari, are you finished now? We need to meet the guys in ten minutes ready for the first challenge." Alya came into Marinette's room pulling on her jacket. She grabbed her hair and pulled it over the collar.

"Yes just finished. Let me grab my coat, I'll meet you out there." Alya said bye to the blunette and left the room.

Marinette placed a few cookies in her pocket for Tikki and made sure her kwami was safe and warm before leaving the room.

Tikki had caught a cold once and Marinette had to take her to the guardian to heal her. As she was now the Guardian she'd be in charge of that herself ... preventing the issue would just be so much easier and less time consuming than healing the little bug.

Tying her hair into a high ponytail and putting on her glasses she exited her room to meet Alya. Grabbing her phone out of her pocket she sent a quick text.

Don't hate the player, hate the game!

Adrien read the message and laughed before sending a quick response.

May the odds be ever in your favour!

He locked his phone and put it in his jeans pocket. Alya had arrived and was making out with Nino, while he just looked like a complete third wheel waiting for Marinette to come and join.

He was looking around whistling and his phone vibrated. He pulled it out smiling. It didn't take long for the smile to drop.

I've decided to forgive you. I've spoken to Nathalie and your father, we will be holding an interview in the next couple of weeks to make our relationship public. I will email you the details. Make sure you get a haircut 3 days prior. I will book that for you too. Love, Kagami.

Did he actually just read that correctly? What had just happened?

He started to make a list in his head:
1. Call Kagami and make sure she understands what breaking up meant.
2. Call his dad and ask what the hell he was playing at and ...

His thoughts turned to mush as he saw a girl walking towards him. Midnight blue hair reflecting in the light, a deep red skater skirt, knee high white socks with black boots and a black biker jacket. She looked stunning. Then he saw who it was.

"Wow, you clean up well."

"You're just full of charm, aren't you Agreste?"

"I aim to please." Adrien bowed to Marinette and she couldn't help but smile.

"You're an idiot! Do you know that?" She responded.

"I'll have you know I graduated the top of my high school. Practically perfect results."

"Ohhhh, I get it now. You're Mary Poppins,  practically perfect in every way." Rolling her eyes, Marinette walked over to Alya and Nino.

"Mary Poppins is better than jackass!" The little black kwami stuck his head out to look at Adrien, before he was roughly pushed back down.

All of a sudden Alya's phone went off.

Welcome to the Paris scavenger hunt.

Tonight you will need to go and find 4 things:
1. A leaflet from the Louvre.
2. A pressed coin from the Eiffel Tower.
3. A croissant from the best bakery in Paris; Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie.
4. A Ladybug and Chat Noir poster.

You have until midnight. Good luck.

The gang huddle together as Alya read out the text.

"Let's split into two groups." Nino said, "I'll go with Ayla to get the Ladybug and Chat Noir poster and the pressed coin."

"Ok. Well I suppose it makes sense that we go to my parents to grab the croissant." Marinette responds, looking at Adrien.

"Your parents?" Adrien replied.

"Yes, the Tom & Sabine Boulangerie Patisserie is my Maman and Papa's. It's right by Collège Françoise Dupont." Marinette explains.

Something sat uneasy with Adrien but he couldn't place it. It's was the second time that night he'd felt a stir in his gut.

"Hey, Adrien that's our old high school. Right, now that's sorted we'll meet back at the bar once you've got your items. Girls, you can be in charge of keeping in touch." Marinette never expected Nino to be so assertive. She was impressed.

Nino and Alya started to make their way over to Alya's car and Adrien walked off in the opposite direction.

"Where you going, Agreste?"

"To my car. You coming with me or making your own way there?"

Marinette looked around and considered transforming just to beat him there, but she didn't want to bring any suspicion to herself.

"Wait, I'm coming." She set off running after him to the underground car park. He stopped in front of a gorgeous black car.

"Woah! You drive a Lamborghini Aventador."

"You know your cars then, Miss Dupain-Cheng."

"More than you'd guess. Owning one of these has been a dream of mine since I was young."

"Keep on my good side and I might let you drive it one day." Adrien winked and unlocked the car.

Marinette climbed in with wonder. The inside was black leather with a bright green stitching.

He must of had the car customised, she thought.

She settled in the passengers seat and felt like a movie star. She just needed the fans, and the money.

"So what's with such a flashy car? Don't you get driven around a lot?"

Adrien turned on the engine and Marinette groaned at what a fantastic noise the engine made.

"I can't believe my car turns you on more than my looks."

"What?" Marinette's face went bright red.

Adrien's head snapped to look at her.

"Did I just say that out loud?" He inwardly cringed at himself.

"Yes you did, you jackass." Great after all that progress he was back to jackass. He could feel Plagg laughing in his jacket pocket. They would most certainly be having words later.

Adrien drove to the centre of Paris and Marinette directed him to her parents bakery. He pulled up outside the front doors and they both got out the car.

"What you doing?" Marinette asked.

"I'm coming in with you."

"Why?"

"I'd like to buy some treats to take back to the dorm if that's ok with your royal highness."

Marinette growled again and let him into the bakery. A chime sounded and a short lady came out the back.

"Marinette!" She turned around and shouted into the back, "Tom! Marinette's here, and she's brought a boy!"

"Maman!" Marinette could feel her insides squirming, to make it worse she could hear Adrien's deep chuckle behind her back.

Tom stepped out from the back and Adrien stopped laughing straight away. Tom Dupain was a big guy. He looked as though he could crush Adrien in the palm of his hand.

"Hi papa!" Marinette ran and flung her arms around her dad. Adrien felt his heart swell with seeing such an affectionate family.

"Hey pumpkin pie! What you doing here today? And who is this young fella?" Adrien stuck one of his hands out to shake Tom's.

"Hi, I'm Adrien Agreste. I'm Mari's partner for the university's scavenger hunt. It's nice to meet you, Mr Dupain and Mrs Dupain-Cheng."

Tom shook Adrien's hand as Marinette's mouth dropped open. She couldn't understand where this polite gentleman had came from.

Was he just good with parents? It must be his model charm, she thought.

Eyeing him suspiciously she went out the back to grab more cookies for Tikki and a croissant . As she entered back into the front of the store both of her parents were laughing.

Adrien wiped away a tear that was rolling down his cheek. He hadn't laughed this much in quite a while. Not since his mother had disappeared in fact. The warmth and love in this bakery made his heart swell and the want to know Marinette more increased.

Marinette placed the croissant down on the table and began to wrap it in the specialist paper only available at the bakery. Marinette didn't think it would be too much long until other other students found the place and swarmed it.

"How was your masquerade ball, sweetheart?" Sabine, Marinette's mother, asked.

"I bet you were the most beautiful girl there, weren't you?" Tom placed his giant hands on her small shoulders. "How did she look, Adrien?"

Adrien oozed with awkwardness. He didn't even think he had seen Marinette at the dance. He was only there for a few minutes before going outside and making out with the love of his life.

"Well, I didn't really see her, but I have no doubt she looked beautiful."

That seemed to be enough information to pass the conversation. Adrien breathed out a sign of relief, he seemed to have pacified her parents. 

"You should see her dress, Adrien. She made it herself."

Sabine pulled out her phone and showed Adrien a photo, unfortunately the dress was only half done and hanging off a mannequin. It did look pretty, but he would have preferred to have seen the finished garment.

"We best be heading off Maman and papa." She gave them both a kiss on the cheeks.

"If anyone comes from the Uni, please hold them back a little." Giving her parents a quick wink she grabbed Adrien's hand and moved towards the door.

"Thank you, Mr Dupain and Mrs Dupain-Cheng."

"Come back, anytime." Tom replied to Adrien, who was being manhandled out the door by a small blue eyed girl.

Opening the door for Marinette, Adrien bowed. He shut the door and pulled out his phone.

You best be working hard Princess ... 1 down, 3 to go. In it to win it!

"To the Louvre." He pointed forwards whilst placing his phone back in his pocket. He ran around the car, jumped into the drivers seat and ignited the engine.