Here's another chapter, although it took awhile. Anyways, enjoy!

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

Adrien just texted her.

(Adrien) 5:13pm

Hey Marinette! I wanted to thank you again for the scarf. I forgot to apologize about how it was claimed to be from my dad though. So I'm sorry.

(Marinette) 5:15pm

Your welcome again! No need to apologize, if it made you happy then I don't see why I should've been upset.

(Adrien) 5:15pm

You're amazing Marinette.

Marinette could've passed out right then and there if she wanted to. How did a single scarf bring her and Adrien so much closer together? She was texting him! Oh no what should she text back? A 'thank you' might end the conversation, but she still wanted to show gratitude.

After typing and deleting her messages several times she finally settled on a response.

(Marinette) 5:17pm

You're too kind, but thank you.

(Adrien) 5:18pm

Glad to hear it, but I think that the title of Queen of Kindness should go to you.

Was he… flirting with her? Oh then she'd give it back.

Texting is so much easier than talking, Marinette realized. And after taking down those pictures and realizing that Adrien isn't perfect, it's even easier to not talk like an idiot.

Wow, so much can happen in one day.

(Marinette) 5:19pm

Then I think you deserve the title of King of Kindness

(Adrien) 5:19pm

So what does that make us?

(Marinette) 5:19pm

Wat?

(Adrien) 5:21pm

Ya know? King and Queen

(Marinette) 5:22pm

oh

(Adrien) 5:22pm

wait no forget it that was weird

(Adrien) 5:22pm

Sorry

(Marinette) 5:23pm

Nah its cool, I was wondering that kinda

And with that, the two were texting non stop, throwing all honorifics, and grammar under the bus. They talked about favorite colors, TV shows, games, the basic stuff, and Adrien even opened up about how he doesn't actually like piano that much, because of all the pressure his father puts on him to do well.

Marinette tried to comfort him by telling him that it'll be okay, and that his father just wants the best of of him.

In other words, they got a lot closer in the timespan of a couple hours.

'Strange how I feel like I've known him forever' Marinette thought.

Unbeknownst to her, Adrien felt the same way.

Finally, they parted ways, Marinette remembering that she had a stack of homework to finish.

—

The next day, Adrien and Marinette had a different vibe at school. Everyone could notice by the little actions and notions they'd make at each other. Although Marinette would occasionally stutter of get thrown off guard, it wasn't nearly as much as before.

"Good morning Marinette!" Adrien said as he entered the room, temporarily pausing his conversation with Nino, waving in the process.

"Hey Adrien! Good morning to you too." Marinette waved back, smile on her face, not a stutter to be heard. Adrien just smiled and continued talking to Nino, who was eyeing Marinette for a second.

"Good job girl. You've improved, was it because of what happened yesterday?" Alya whispered into Marinette's ears.

"I guess so." Marinette said, choosing not to elaborate much further.

The day went on, everyone noticing the sudden change in the atmosphere between Marinette and Adrien. Before, they were awkward and overly-polite. Now, they were playful and more relaxed. While it was still a little awkward, it was progress.

Good progress.

Bidding a quick goodbye to Alya, Marinette dashed home once school ended. She would've asked for Alya's help on deciding on an outfit, but she knew Alya had to take care of her sisters again today.

So now she was alone.

Trying to choose an outfit suitable for a photoshoot. Not that she'd be in it or anything. But she still had to look good. But she still wouldn't be in it.

After an agonizing two hours of choosing what to wear, she finally decided.

She sported a flowy pink t-shirt dress, with a jean jacket, and brown sandals. Her hair was styled into a messy, high bun, several bobby pins aligning the back of her head. And lastly she put on light mascara and lipgloss.

Still slightly hesitant on the outfit, she sent a quick picture to Alya.

(Marinette) 4:30pm

.g

(Bestie xoxo) 4:32pm

GURLL! If I were the photographer I would mistake you for the model

(Marinette) 4:32pm

So it's good?

(Bestie xoxo) 4:33pm

Nononono it better than just good its so cute and simple but totally ur style and AHH its so cute

(Marinette) 4:34pm

Thanks girl, Adrien's gonna get here in like 3o minutes I'm low key freaking out but oh well

(Bestie xoxo) 4:36pm

Good luck! One thing tho, what if u add a choker?

(Marinette) 4:36pm

Kay

Marinette went to her closet and dug around until she found and old, black, lacy choker. She put it on and sent a picture to Alya.

(Marinette) 4:39pm

.g

(Bestie) 4:40pm

Yassss!

Before Marinette could text anything else, she heard the doorbell ring.

Shoot.

He was here early.

(Marinette) 4:41pm

he's here i gtg

(Bestie) 4:42pm

good luck girl!

With that, Marinette shut off her phone and made her way downstairs, but not before tripping on her own feet.

"Ouch." Then got up and ran into her desk which was by the door.

"Ughh, why am I like this?" She complained.

Now, Adrien was usually on time for things. Not late, but not too early. But today, after getting ready, for some reason he couldn't wait to get to Marinette's bakery— to see Marinette.

He rang on the doorbell, nervously playing around with his fingers. He heard some noises, one being a couple of loud thumps, which he assumed to be Marinette running hastily down the stairs.

He chuckled at the thought.

When the door opened, Adrien was greeted by the sight of Tom Dupain, Marinette's dad.

"Hello sir, I am here to pick Marinette up?" He didn't want to say it as a question, but for some reason his nerves decided otherwise.

"Hey son! Just call me Tom, and why don't you step inside for a bit while we wait for—" Tom was cut off by a yell.

"I'm here!" Marinette yelled when she got to the bottom of the steps.

Adrien turned to look at her.

Dang, she looked good.