Adrien can not believe it!  Today, he got some good news!  The publisher accepts his book, The Man and His Love!  Why this is such exciting news, he wishes he could tell someone about it!  Who could he tell though?  He does not speak to his father anymore.  He dares not to tell Natalie out of fear she will tell his father, and Gabriel will request to speak with him.  He decides to share the news with Marinette!  The only thing is he is not sure how to go about it just yet.

     Marinette sees Adrien in the park, she can tell he is happy!  She has no idea what about nor does she care.  She is just happy for him.  She smiles.

    "Hey, there stranger!"  Marinette teases him.

   "Hey, Marinette!"  Adrien says.

   "Well, you sure seem rather cheerful today!"  Marinette says.

  "I sure am, Mari!"  Adrien says.

   "Oh, and why is that to be exact?"  Marinette ask.

   "Well, I found out I am an author!"  Adrien says.

  "Really?  Wow this is fantastic! " Marinette says.

  " I am so glad you agree. I mean I only found out this morning that the publisher wants to publish it." Adrien says.

    "So, Adrien Agreste, or author, how does it feel to finally achieve your dream in life?"  Marinette ask.

   "It feels great!"  Adrien says.

  "Well, what is the book like?"  Marinette says.

  "It is a bit  awkward. You see it is a book entitled, The Man and His Love."  Adrien says.

  "That does not sound so bad! " Marinette says.

  "Thanks!" Adrien says.

  "Oh, to answer your question, the book is about this man who sets out to find love.  Only thing he can not seem to find it anywhere!"  Adrien says.

   "The book sounds sad."  Marinette remarks.

  "It may start out that way, but it has a great ending!"  Adrien says as he smiles at her.

   "Cool, then, I might just read it when it is available to the public!"  Marinette says.

   "Really, you have an interest in my work?"  Adrien says.

   "Sure, why not?  I mean we are classmates.  Besides, you are  a proper gentlemen too."  Marinette says.

       "Hey, Marinette!"  An old man says as he passes by that way.

      "Hey, Mr. Fu!  Nice day, we have here!" Marinette says.

     "I must agree the weather is great!  I see you have a friend with you !"  Mr. Fu says.

      "Oh, him!  This is just Adrien Agreste, my classmate and a fellow author to be!"  Marinette beams proudly.

      "Wow, it is a pleasure to meet you, Adrien!  I have heard things about you."  Mr. Fu says.

     "All good things, I hope." Adrien remarks.

     "Yes, good things indeed!  Good day to you both!"  Mr. Fu says.

     "Good day to you too, Mr. Fu!"  Marinette and Adrien says at the same time.

          Mr. Fu chuckles under his breath as he walks off. He thinks, those two sure get along well.  It sure is nice to see this.  Very nice indeed!

         "Marinette, why did you tell  him about the author thing?"  Adrien ask. 

      "Oh, sorry!  It is just I am so proud of you for this!  That is all!" Marinette says.  She hugs him.

      Adrien hugs her back and thinks, wow!  My crush hugs so well.  

          "Well, see you!" Marinette says.

      "Yes, sure! See ya!" Adrien calls out.

          Adrien  goes back home.  He sighs as he thinks about how kind Marinette is to him.  He thinks, she sure is one amazing girl!  

          to be continued in Chapter  8   Autographs,  Mr. Author?