Hey~ Let's take this chapters slow and I say very, very slow...not like last year and now and sorry for the long wait….but here it is, another chapter XD

Thank you and enjoy!~ DISCLAIMER: I don't own Miraculous Ladybug.

Chapter 22: I don't want to be a fashion designer anymore-Actually, I take that back!

Few days have passed and Adrien and Marinette have become friends again and it's quite a relief. Marinette also managed to rest at night with no Chat Noir visiting so late or being pressured at making clothes. But sometimes, she wonders sometimes, Chat Noir never visits anymore...is it because he already got the gift. There's no need for him to pester and annoy her.

"Sigh, Is Chat Noir that materialistic I wonder…" Marinette asked herself as she was lying on her bed and staring at the night sky, thanks to the small entrance to her balcony. The girl kept staring and almost having her closing until…

"Marinette?" Chat Noir's head suddenly popped out of view making the girl widened her eyes in shock and sat up. The feline hero however, sighed in relief as he saw Marinette safe and sound. "Thank goodness you're safe."

"Chat? Is there anything the matter?" Marinette asked sitting comfortably at her cat pillow.

"Nope, just checking up since you left this open, I was afraid there might be burglars." Chat said snickering childishly.

"Oh really, you doing night patrol with Ladybug?" she asked.

"Nah, I had her have some R and R for a while." he said casually. "Well Purr-incess, I must be going now, have a good night~"

"Wait, I-" Marinette was supposed to say that she misses his nightly visit but the girl's too late and Chat Noir immediately shuts the entrance, fled and was unable to be seen like magic.

At school, Marinette was early for once and she's actually proud of going to school. She's ready to overcome any obstacle she will face this day and there's no stopping her now…

"Morning Marinette!" Adrien greeted cheerfully as he immediately come to her view.

"Ahh Adrien?" Marinette blinked then calmed down. "You scared me to death."

"Really? Heh, sorry about that." he said apologetically. "By the way, father wants to speak with you after school so let's go home together."

"G-g-g-go h-h-home to-together?" Marinette repeated. This is the moment that she knew she is ashamed of herself right now. She is ashamed that during these past few days or months of them spending an entire day together, going into harsh arguments and keeping a little secret, trusting each other and probably be the bestest of friends. She should be comfortable by now but too bad because she isn't. Marinette Dupain-Cheng don't like her stuttering.

"Yeah! So please wait after my fencing class," Adrien said nervously. "I hope you don't mind."

"Psh, Of course I don't, see you then~" Marinette said and turned her back ready to leave.

"Uhh, Marinette, class is this way."

"I-I knew that, let's go!"

Later than night, Chat Noir happen to pass by the baker's daughter's window while going home from his midnight stroll. He saw Marinette lazily sketching and drawing scribbles on her notebook. He made his way to her window and stared at her from across the glass, wearing a smile of a mischievous cat. Marinette didn't seem to notice him.

"Hey Marinette!" Chat Noir greeted suddenly, opening the window without thinking that it could be locked but thankfully it isn't. This made the clumsy girl fell from her seat that all of her drafts, papers and small books fall on the floor with her.

"Sorry about that." Chat Noir said worriedly picking up the mess he accidently created.

"Chat Noir, you shouldn't barge in like that." Marinette said massaging her head.

"I know, I'm sorry. I just wanted to check up on you, you know, You seemed…" He then furrowed his brows. "...busy…"

Marinette went silent for a moment. "I was just designing clothes. Mr. Agreste kinda hired me to redesign his works." she said while Chat Noir looked at his father's designs intently. "You know adding some features to have that kid's touch. I don't even know why, he's the fashionable people I know."

"Well, he is getting old…" Chat Noir commented. "...by age, I mean. His work is more on making people look mature."

"Are you saying my designs are childish?" she asked warily.

"Childish but fashionably adorable." Chat Noir teased giving the girl a flirtatious smile and a wink after.

"So, you're a fashion guru now?" Marinette teased back, crossing her arms.

"Purr-incess~ I'm an anything-related-to love guru. I have a high sense of fashion." he said smiling and being confident.

"Then how about you design these clothes on my behalf…" Marinette said.

"Princess, I thought your passion is fashion, just look, I'm wearing the hoodie you gave me to at least make you feel inspired." He said pointing at the clothing he's wearing with exaggeration.

"Hnnnngh."

Chat Noir looked at Marinette's face with worry. He clearly don't want his father be the cause of her dream being ruined. He knows Marinette is too strong for that.

"I don't want to be a fashion designer anymore…I'll be perfectly happy being a baker." Marinette continued and was now doodling pastries.

Chat Noir frowned as he watch. It's painful to see his friend being like that. He then remembered that day. The day that Marinette said she likes Adrien, that Adrien is an inspiration, a FRIEND that she can trust enough to be called her MALE FRIEND. Thinking about it makes his heart flutter and be proud of being such a great person. Chat Noir's ears perked up and down as he remembered all those times they spend together.

Out of the blue, our feline friend walked towards Marinette and slide himself to sit on the table with his arm on top of her sketchpad, getting her attention.

"You know Princess, if you give up now, who knows what Adrien will think of you once he knew you're uninterested in his father's job."

Marinette blinked and want to hear more.

"Think about it, Adrien has given you the opportunity to be under Gabriel Agreste's roof. Imagine all the hard work and determination to help and this is what you give him?" Chat Noir continued as he expressed his words with dramatic poses.

"Well, Adrien did have a hard time with his father sometimes…"

"Exactly, he'll get mad if you do quit. I did remember he said to me that if Marinette quits, I think I'll have a different opinion of her now. I asked him if he's worried that might happen and he said...PSH! Not a chance! She's too strong for that." he partly lied but that's what his head and heart is imagining.

Marinette was blushing then Chat Noir held both her hands and looked at her sweetly.

"So, trust me...fashion designing is your talent and don't ever give up on that. That's unique about you and nothing will change that."

There was silence and Marinette can only nod with confidence.

"We good? Now get you pen and start designing!" Chat Noir said happily with both hands on his hips. "Of course, I'll help!"

And hence, the two friends helped each other design and improve outfits until 11 PM.