"Who?"

"What?"

The superheroes looked at each other uncomfortably. Adrien was first to speak.

"Awww you said kitty because of my mask. Makes sense." Adrien took a step forward towards the hidden beauty.

"Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night." Adrien bowed down in front of Marinette. He had no idea why he'd just said that. It seemed to come at him like an urge, he could feel Plagg laughing at him in his jacket pocket.

Placing a hand over her mouth she giggled and Adrien swore an Angel just entered the room.

"Romeo and Juliet! Very smooth."

"Is this fair maiden here with her Prince this fine evening."

"Oh kind knight," Marinette decided to play along. "I am a damsel in distress just waiting to be saved." She dramatically placed the back of her hand to her forehead before looking at the knight in front on her. Tikki held back a giggle in her hiding place. If only he knew.

He had slicked back blonde hair, high cheekbones, a strong jawline and gorgeous emerald green eyes. However these were different to her kitty's, they were only green in the iris.

Adrien offered his hand out to Marinette.

"May I be as bold as to offer this Princess a dance?"

"I should be looking for my friend," she looked down at the male in front of her and couldn't help but feel intrigued by him. The lopsided smile of the handsome knight made her stomach flutter. One dance wouldn't hurt right?

"Ok, my knight in shining armour, lead me to the dance floor." Marinette placed her delicate hand in one full of masculinity and stepped down onto the level with him. Considering the size of his hands he had an extremely gentle grasp. She noticed he was a very tall guy, even with her 3 inch heels on she was still substantially shorter than him.

He held his arm up for Marinette to take. Cautiously she snaked her arm through his and they continued down the stairs. His smile took away any uncertainty she had about her choice to dance. There really was something about this guy.

People, who were gathered talking at the bottom of the stairs, started staring and looking up at the glamorous couple. The way they were both dressed, they were nothing but striking.

"What they all staring at?" Marinette whispered to Adrien.

"You." He responded looking intensely into her bluebell eyes. She felt the heat rise in her cheeks and looked down in embarrassment, although a small smile creeped up onto her lips.

"Don't be embarrassed Princess, you really are the most stunning girl here this evening."

The crowd parted allowing Adrien to lead the Princess onto the dance floor. Glancing around she saw Alya talking to someone who looked like they were wearing a shell mask? Carapace? Marinette shook the thought out of her head. Her superhero life would not get in the way this evening.

Suddenly Alya turned her head towards Marinette and her jaw dropped. Pulling out her phone she took a photo.

Marinette's going to want to see this in the morning, she thought to herself with a sly smile on her face.

Unknowingly to Alya, the guy she was talking to mirrored her actions with his own phone.

When Adrien found a space he pulled Marinette into him, holding her in a strong ballroom hold. Right hand round her waist and his left hand supporting her right hand up at shoulder level. His father had made sure he knew how to dance due to the amount of parties and gatherings he'd have to attend. He was always being paired off with a clients daughter.

Marinette shyly placed her left hand gently on his well toned bicep.

This guy must spend a lot of time working out, she thought to herself.

She felt Adrien leading her with the music, swaying from side to side. He really was a magnificent dancer. Directing her around the room gentle and with grace; grace definitely not being a word you'd genuinely associate with Marinette.

While they were moving she took more time to study his incredible features, every now and then he caught her staring and would give her a smile.

The power and confidence he had behind a mask was something he wished he could harness in his real life. For some reason, for the second time today Adrien felt free to express himself and the want to kiss this girl was overbearing.

Quickly he diverted his gaze elsewhere; he shouldn't be doing this, he was with Kagami. He wanted to give his relationship with Kagami a try but there was something about this girl that drew him in like a magnet.

She rested her head on his chest and could hear the rapid beating of his heart. The warmth radiated from him and encompassed her, and his smell was divine, it had instantly become her new favourite smell.

She never wanted to leave this position, he felt safe and secure. Yet she'd only met him four minutes ago. She'd have to talk to Tikki about this. Something felt so different but so right.

Adrien moved Marinette's hand to his neck and wrapped both of his arms around her waist, pulling her in closer to his body. Marinette stroked the bottom of Adrien's soft hair as he rubbed his thumbs slowly up and down her back.

They continued to sway as he rested his head on top of hers and took in a deep breathe, he really had to concentrate to make sure he didn't purr. She smelt like hope. He was mesmerised.

He was starting to believe truly what love at first sight was, even more than when he first met Ladybug. He'd have to remember to talk to Plagg about this. He just couldn't get enough of this girl in front of him whom he'd only just met.

After a couple more songs had passed, the love struck couple parted.

"Would you like to get a drink?" Marinette asked.

"Of course, Princess. Lead the way." Grabbing Adrien's hand, Marinette made her way to the bar area. There were wine glasses pre-poured so they both grabbed one and after a quick 'clink' they began to drink.

Adrien could not keep his eyes off Marinette. The was something about her eyes and smile which enchanted him, and seeing her delicate lips touching the rim of the wine glass made his stomach spasm and knees weak. He'd never felt so jealous of an inanimate object.

"How about we go for a walk?" Adrien leaned down and whispered in Marinette's ear.

A shiver ran down her spine as his hot breath met with her neck. She gulped taking another sip of wine and then nodded. She was seriously sending him crazy with that wine glass.

"I just need to run to the ladies. Meet me in the foyer?" Marinette questioned.

"I'll be waiting." He took her hand in his and kissed the back of it. Her smile made his heart soar. He'd tried to remember if he felt like this at any point with Kagami. Sure he'd felt flutters the first time she told him she loved him but this was an all encompassing power.

He pulled out his phone to drop a message to Nino, letting him know he had arrived at the ball, to be greeted by another 13 texts from Kagami. He quickly placed the text to Nino and then began reading through Kagami's messages. He felt bad, she must have serious trust issues.

He read the last message and his heart dropped to the pit of his stomach.

As you're not answering me I'm coming over. I will be at your dorm room by midnight. You better be there.

Adrien turned off his phone and sighed. Before pulling it back out and sending a second message to Nino.

Looks like I now have a curfew. Will need to be back at dorms by midnight. I'll see you in the morning.

Nino responded instantaneously

What are you? Cinderella??? Just tell her where to shove it, dude. Oh and don't think I didn't see you dancing with that girl. What a beaut!

Suddenly a photo came through from Nino, it was him and his Princess walking down the stairs. His Princess? Where did that come from?

The girl really was unbelievably stunning. He saved the photo to his camera roll, reminding himself to make sure Kagami doesn't look through his phone, again!

He looked at his expensive silver Omega watch, his 18th birthday present from his father, and saw it was 10.30pm. An hour and half left with this amazing woman was just not going to be enough. He pulled himself together and made his way up the stairs.

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Marinette checked her phone while she waited in the foyer for her knight. Alya has sent her a picture with her message.

First of all you are one hot mamma! Secondly who's the stud! I need info ASAP!

Marinette gave a little chuckle and saved the picture to her photos. They did look impressive together, his light features complimenting her dark ones.

If it makes you feel better I am still with the kitkat. Don't know his name yet but wow! Be still my beating heart! I hope and pray he's in my classes.

Turning her phone off she placed it back into her hiding place situated in her bodice. She'd made her dress practical so she didn't have to bring a clutch with her. There was a pocket in the bodice for her phone and debit card, then a pocket hidden in her skirt for Tikki.

She looked around and saw him walking towards her. He stopped and just stared. Marinette felt like she was being scrutinised. She uncomfortably wrapped her arms across herself.

"I'm sorry Princess, I was just momentary stilled by your beauty." She dropped her arms and giggled again. He loved making her laugh.

"Stop it you dork!"

"Dork!" He put his hand to his heart, "you wound me!"

She smiled back at him admiringly as he stepped forward and offered his arm to her. Together the walked outside into the gardens, striding in perfect harmony.