Midnight Under The Eiffel Tower

Chapter 14

"You look beautiful, by the way." Adrien grinned. "Just magnificent. It's so...you." He gestured to the dress, turning to gaze at Marinette. "The red and white...with your hair and your eyes..." Adrien cleared his throat, realizing that he was babbling. "You're beautiful, Marinette."

Marinette blushed, smiling down at her shoes. "Th-thanks."

"Every guy's going to be jealous of me tonight." Adrien straightened his shoulders, his chin coming up. "I've got the most beautiful date in Paris."

Marinette giggled, nudging Adrien. "Well that makes two of us."

Adrien glanced sideways at her, smirking. "I didn't know you had it in you, little lady!"

Marinette's eyes widened. "Oh! Did I say that aloud?"

Adrien burst into fresh peals of laughter, rubbing the back of his neck. "Oh, Marinette, you're an absolute joy." He winked. "Let's head to the dance, yes? Show off our awesome moves?"

"Anything with you," Marinette cooed, leaning in closer. Adrien raised an eyebrow, grinning. Marinette covered her mouth in embarrassment. "Oops. There I go again." She tightened her grip on Adrien's arm. "Let's just go."

Adrien chuckled and lead Marinette carefully down the stairs. "I asked my father if we could up the stakes for the dance, so..." He trailed off as he pulled open the door to the street.

Marinette gasped. "A limo! Oh Adrien..." She beamed at him, her eyes sparkling.

Adrien winked. "What do you think? Good?" He held out his arm again, and Marinette took it eagerly.

"This is great! I can't believe it..." She let Adrien lead to her the sleek black automobile. Adrien opened the door for her with a short bow.

"Need a ride, little lady?"

"I do, sir." Marinette giggled shyly, sliding into the limousine. Adrien waited until she was settled before running around the other side and clambering into the car.

"Go ahead." Adrien called to his driver. Adrien's bodyguard nodded silently, and the limousine rumbled as it sped off to the school.

Adrien slid closer to Marinette. "Are you excited?"

Marinette grinned. "I don't think 'excited' covers it. I've been looking forward to this for a long time." She blushed and clasped her hands in her lap.

Adrien put his hands over hers, squeezing them gently. "Me too."

Marinette's blush deepened, and she laughed softly. "I still can't believe this is happening..."

"What?" Adrien asked curiously, still holding her hands.

"You...me...prom..." Marinette smiled wryly. "I thought you never even noticed me."

Adrien chuckled. "Marinette, it's hard not to notice you."

Marinette slipped a hand away, feeling her cheeks. "Stop, I'm red enough as it is!"

Adrien winked, lacing his fingers through hers. "I noticed that."

Marinette sighed happily as Adrien's fingers slipped in between hers.