1 weekend 3 dates.

By Super Girl

Fan fiction no money- please review. I want KUDOS.

Marinette spent the rest of the day after the events of Volpina with the Great Guardian. They went through the book and mostly looked at Hawkmoth. The Guardian told Marinette how people could calm down and not be a victim. Guardian was also a healer and known for his massage techniques.

"So a person can prevent themselves from being Hawkmoth's victim if they do a calming technique?" Marinette asked the elderly gentleman. "Yes, I will need time to look thought this book more, perhaps you can tell Chat Nior to come visit me as well. He should also be aware of this information." He said. "It's going to take me a few weeks to decipher this information. I will contact your both once I know more." Marinette nodded some.

"I'll see if I can get the information spear about staying calm maybe that can prevent more victims. Thank you Great Guardian." She stood up bowing some and left towards her home. Marinette needed to see what she could do to calm people down some. It wasn't much, but if the breathing techniques helped prevent an attack, it was worth a shot.

"What's the plan Marinette?" Tiki asked as they walked home. "I'm thinking Ayla can help with the LadyBlog… if people see that- but how am I to get her attention. Kind of out of the blue…" she paused some. "I'll have to call her transformed as Ladybug and use my communicator… over here Tikki." Marinette said going to a build's alleyway. Looking around she said loudly, "Tikki transform me!"

With a bright light she was transformed into Ladybug. Smirking some now as Ladybug she opened her yoyo up and proceeded to call Ayla. The last time she called a citizen it was Manon's mother when she was possessed.

"Hello?" Ayla said.

"Is this Ayla Cesaire?" Ladybug asked.

"Yes- it is…" she responded.

"It's Ladybug, I need your help."

The next day the school was a buzz. Ladybug exclusive on the ladyblog, and how to prevent being an Akuma victim. Techniques provided from the book the guardian was working on.

Ayla was swarming with people talking to her about her Ladybug video- it had shut down the blog with the amount of hits. Marinette was grinning some she never seen Ayla so happy re-telling about her recorded video – one on one video. Prevention of an Akuma attack could be managed with simple breathing exercise and visualization technique.

"That seems so simple." Rose said to Marinette. Marinette was talking to Rose and Nathaniel "It is, I hope it works for some people. Too bad ladybug didn't post that before Lila went all Fox on Adrien." Nathaniel replied. Rose smiled some, "I wished I knew about it sooner, I still feel bad about the whole Perfume incident." Marinette smiled some. "You did get to meet Prince Ali." She winked at Rose who blushed some.

"You are so positive Marinette." Unknown to them behind them Adrien was hearing there conversation. "I mean, I'm surprised the bullying from Chloe hasn't turned you into a victim, you get it harder than anyone here. Last year if we were being attacked… it was worse last year. You changed so much and are braver than last year. It was night and day the first day- then the second day of school, you stood up, now class president." Nathaniel said.

"Oh- thank you." She said blushing.

"Don't forget Adrien." Rose pointed out, "He is the only other one not a victim either…"

"You are right Rose." Nathaniel said, "If I didn't k now any better I'd think Marinette was Ladybug." Marinette laughed very hard.

"Me- haa- no way. " she laughed hard, "Your too silly Nate!" she turned red.

Adrien's eyes opened some hearing that.

"I use Marinette for my Ladybug model- she's the same height- size- eye color, hairdo…"

"Are you related to ladybug?" Rose asked.

"That does make more sense." Nathaniel said.

"You seem to really understand Ladybug's calming technique." Rose pointed out.

"I'm Ayla's biggest fan so, I watched it and I do something similar with Chloe." Lies! "I- ugh, I'm going to go site down class is about to start." Marinette quickly sat down, not realizing that Adrien hear the whole conversation.

Adrien gulped some, he thought of that before, but when the Time breaker incident occurred Marinette was present when Ladybug came, but then there was two Ladybugs… the second one disappeared after the Akuma was defeated. Adrien froze, if Marinette was Ladybug… Ladybug like Adrien and not Chat Nior. However; Marinette seemed like she didn't like Adrien, so he was a bit confused. Then again Adrien loved Ladybug and Chat loved Ladybug, but he wasn't sure how he felt about Marinette. He also promised himself that he would love whomever was under the mask.

Class drug on and Ayla kept being asked about Ladybug yesterday. Adrien had a lot on his mind, he needed to find out. It was at lunch time he was going to talk to Marinette when Nathaniel pulled her to the side. It caught Marinette off guard, Adrien could, but over hear again.

"Sorry to do this, but this weekend is an art show and, I- ummm." Adrien looked over and seen Nat turning red and being encouraged by Rose. Marinette's face paled some. It had been months since he turned into Evillustrator. Adrien interrupted some, "Hey Marinette, I had a question for you. Sorry to interrupt Nathaniel."

Rose gave Adrien an odd look. Marinette welcomed the interruption, but could see Nate was panicking.

"Marinette-" Adrien started.

"Would you go with me?" Nate said interrupting Adrien finally then held his breath.

"I was going to see if you wanted to go to this fashion show this weekend, I had an extra ticket." Adrien said Nathaniel turned red. Rose looked a bit surprised.

"The- the art show is Saturday." Nathaniel stammered out.

"The fashion show is Sunday." Adrien said.

"I uh- wouldn't you rather take Lila?" Marinette said to Adrien. "Umm, well after yesterday…" he trailed off.

Nathaniel was taking deep breaths per Ladyblog's video suggestion. Rose patted him on the back trying to sooth him.

"You could go to both, if Adrien and Nate are okay with that….." Rose said.

"Of course." Adrien said smiling Nate.

Nate wasn't happy with Adrien but didn't want to upset Marinette. "I'm okay, it's just a date, not-not- a commitment. Or proposal- ha."

Marinette's eyes were still widen some. "I- uh- are you sure you want me to go with you Adrien?" she asked. Adrien could see the panic in her eyes, the same blue eyes of Ladybug.

"Of course, I know how much you like fashion." He smiled.

"I would appreciate you coming to the art event, you been the most supportive person and I- have a piece you model for." Nathaniel said to Marinette who turned red not sure what it was since he just drew her during class.

Adrien also recalled her date with him Akumatized.

"She says yes to both of you." Rose winked at Marinette.

"Yea, it I'll be fun." Marinette smiled- and that was the confirmation Adrien needed, she smiled just like his mother, just like Ladybug. Marinette excused herself and left for lunch.

The rest of the school week drug on for Marinette, she wasn't sure what to think. Her mother encouraged her to go on both dates, and since the boys both seemed okay with the situation to see who she liked and where it went off to. Now it was Friday, the end of a long school week and tomorrow she had a date with Nate. Her walk home was long and drug out.

There Marinette found herself in her living room in deep thought. It was strange all of a sudden Adrien asked her to go somewhere with her. She was still embarrassed over her behavior about Lila, then again she was Ladybug who lost her cool not Marinette. "I should be excited about my date with Adrien, but I feel like I'm the backup." She sighed. "It will be okay Marinette."

"There is no way Adrien likes me, he was being drug around by Lila earlier this week. He said he likes Ladybug, I don't get it."

Tikki quickly hid once the doorbell rang. Marinette sighed and went to the door, peeking out the peep hole she saw Chat Nior. "Chat Nior?" she said in a questioning tone. She opened the door eyeing him as he flexed.

"Hello Princess, I been notified of your date with the Evillustrator, part two." he stated. "What?" Marinette's eye widen.

"Yes, Ladybug wanted me to keep an eye on you. People can be Akumatized twice."

"No she doesn't!" Marinette said.

"Princess, how would you know what Ladybug and I talk about?" He hummed trying to get Marinette to say something. He even crossed his arms.

"S-s-she never said anything to me." Marinette said playing along.

"Well, Ladybug seems to be concerned especially with her wanting people to work on staying calm. I hear Nathaniel might be jealous of your other date…." Then he winked at her.

"How on earth would you know about any of this?" she folded her arms. "And- why didn't Ladybug tell me you were coming? Seems this is all your plan Alley Cat! Why do you even care about me going out with either guy?" Leaned forward and inhaled Marinette's scent he replied. "Tell me Princess, are you related to my Lady?" Marinette's left eye twitched. "WSHat- why? No- no way….pfff-" she stammered. "From what I understand she isn't YOUR LADY." Marinette growled a little.

Chat didn't expect her reply, it was a bit hurtful. "I'm-m sorry Chat." She apologized quickly.

"How does Ladybug feel about you going out with Adrien?" Marinette's eyes widen some.

"What- it's not a date, he- he doesn't like me like that… I mean. He- is doesn't like me like that- I'm just a backup. And Nate, he wants me there because he used me to be the model-" She was turning red. Chat was grinning widely and it was annoying her.

"For his Ladybug project. And you happen to have the exact same build, height, eyes, hair style- you smell like Ladybug." Chat leaned forward sniffing her, Marinette backed up a bit concerned now. Chat smirked some. "Oh and you never fell to the Akumatized- despite the years of bullying from Chloe." Marinette was doing well not crying. "How would you know any of this?" she asked frowning at Chat.

"Did you come here to bully me? Why are you even here?" Marinette said now upset with Chat.

"I know you are Ladybug." He smiled reaching out to touch her face, she reacted slapping his hand away. "Leave me alone Chat, I'm nothing like Ladybug. Go home Kitty." And with that she slammed the door on his face.

"MieOUCH!" he yelled from the other side of the door.

THE NEXT NIGHT

Marinette was nervous about spending time with Nathaniel. She had been ready for the time he stated and when the doorbell rang. Tom answered the door and Marinette smiled at Nathaniel who looked nervous. "Have fun sweetheart." Sabrine said to her daughter. The two parents waved as Marinette and Nathaniel took off to the gallery.

The Gallery was a wonderful experience for Nathaniel. He was highly praised and they enjoyed looking at other artwork and small talk. It was a pleasant evening for Marinette and soon her nervousness ended and she began to enjoy herself. She even found Nathaniel to be humors.

They walked in an awkward silence for a while unknown to them Chat Nior was stalking them. "Thanks for coming Mari." Nathaniel said. "I mean, it means a lot to me. And I." he paused trying to think of something to say. Marinette turned to look at him. "What?" she asked softly. "It's hard to describe. You are the most beautiful person I ever met inside and outside." Marinette wasn't expecting to hear that. "Oh- Nate." She whispered looking at him. The two found themselves now back at Marinette's childhood home.

"I wanted to tell you for months, but I been so scared that you'd reject me and I'd hurt you- I know my feelings were the reason I was akumatized before and Ladybug's tips I think are giving me the confidence that even if you reject me-" Marinette's eyes widen some, she knew it was coming. Unknown to them Chat was not happy hearing this speech or now that Nathaniel was holding Marinette's hands. Who he was convinced was Ladybug.

It was at the moment when under the front door light when Nathaniel leaned in towards Marinette's face with all his courage that Chat reacted. Before Marinette could move or Nathaniel could touch her lips with his, they were caught off guard by a screaming Chat Nior. "Run there is an Akuma!" he said dropping form the building to the street light and running towards the two. Marinette inwardly slapped her face.

"Oh my goodness here?" asked Nathaniel protectively standing in front of Marinette.

"There invisible." Chat said using a form of jazz hands as explanation.

"You go inside- You I will take you somewhere safe good citizen!" he said pointing to Nathaniel. Before anyone could say anything Chat grabbed Nathaniel and hoisted him over his should like a bag and extended his staff disappearing into the night. "Did- did he just steal my date!" Marinette said, Tikki came out of her bag she was in. "What are you going to do?" Tikki asked. "I'm going upstairs and I am going to transform and call the damn cat!"

A few minutes after telling her parents about her date she made it upstairs and was able to transform. She opened her yoyo communicator and called Chat.

"Hello- is it me you're looking for?" He purred.

"What did you do you silly cat!?"

"What- what are you talking about Princess?" he acted like he didn't know what she was talking about.

"Where is Nathaniel?" she asked.

"Awe Bugaboo, you know that guy was no good for you." He said winking.

"Chat what did you do to Marinette's date?"

"He's safe."

"From you?" she questioned. "Why did you pretend there were invisible Akuma?"

"He's safe- I left him on a building."

"WHAT!?" What building Chat? You can't go around interrupting dates!" she yelled.

"He's fine he has a jacket!"

"Char Nior! I swear to god!"

"I'm half way home and besides he needed fresh air."

"What is wrong with you?" she screamed in the communicator.

"Tell me this Ladybug, if you are not Marinette how do you feel about her going out with Adrien tomorrow?" he waited for it.

Marinette took a deep breath, she knew it he was baiting her. Jealous kitty.

"Adrien, he-"

"He what my lady?" Chat replied.

"He, doesn't like girls like Marinette and I. He likes the idea of who I am because I'm Ladybug, it's the same for you. It's the idealization of making someone more than they are. Out of the mask I am like Marinette. I stumble when I talk, I'm bullied. Adrien wouldn't notice me if I wasn't Ladybug. He also is probably spending time with Me- Marinette because Lila turned out to be a SuperLiar. That's the truth Chat. Same for you, now go return Nathaniel home." She closed her communicator sighing.

Part 2 soon. Please review and leave Kudos thanks.

Supergirl.