It was after school. Marinette remembered about the whole designing competition thing that was today, so that was where she was going. She already made her design. Honestly it didn't take too long because this was the same exact design that she used to win the last time.

The last time, she had ran to the company, Gabriel, but this time, Adrien offered her a ride. She had accepted, and made sure Lila knew that she was getting a ride from Adrien.

Lila had to watch Marinette get inside the limo that belonged to Adrien. She has wanted to wave Adrien goodbye and safe driving, but she didn't feel like it anymore, and instead went home to get ready for the sleep over.

Marinette wanted to start a conversation with Adrien while they were in the limo. She wanted to get closer to him. When she had been back in class, she has read the note Lila wrote to Adrien.

"Adrien, do you think you're free to hang out with me after school?"

"So," Marinette began. She once again felt Nathalie looking at her, but decided to ignore the woman. "What did Lila say on the note?" She pretended not to know.

"Just asking me to hang out," Adrien muttered.

"But you're not doing that right now," Marinette chuckled as she pointed out.

"I knew you had this competition to go to, so I didn't want to go with her," Adrien just simply shrugged as if it was no big deal. "I told her after class anyway.

Marinette nodded. Finally they reached their destination. "Thanks a lot, Adrien." Marinette smiled as she headed out of the limo. Usually she would have felt uncomfortable thought out the whole ride, because of how Nathalie treated her, but a lot had been in her mind, so Nathalie was at the back of her mind.

"It's no problem, Marinette," Adrien smiled back as he too headed out of the limo. "Besides, I was heading to the same place anyway."

Marinette blushed. She knew Adrien was Gabriel's son, but she never expected Adrien to come watch the competition. This actually boosted her confidence, and she walked inside with Adrien by her side.

Because Chloe had left the school first with her limo, she had arrived there first. She already had her design all set and ready to go. It was a good thing that Marinette did too.

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"And the final winner of this designing competition is..." The whole crowd waited for one name to be called, and finally it was. "... Marinette Dupain-Cheng!"

Was Marinette surprised? Definitely not. She knew this was going to happen, and she definitely acted like she was surprised. "Omg, thank you so much!" She headed to the front as more people started applauding for her. She could even hear Adrien cheering for her, giving her a thumbs up.

Marinette looked around, until her eyes landed on Chloe. Chloe looked mad, clenching her fists, even though she was trying hard not to show it. Marinette quickly sent an apologetic smile, in which Chloe returned, but later stormed off because she couldn't take it anymore.

After the whole thing, Marinette was finally set free. The first person she went to was Adrien, who congratulated her all over again. He even pulled her into a sudden hug, and Marinette could feel her face grow even redder.

"Do you need a ride back home?" He asked her, and she nodded without thinking. As she climbed inside the limo, her eyes met Nathalie first.

"You seem to be really close to Adrien," She said. Marinette wasn't really sure what that meant, but she nodded. Yes, she was close to Adrien. What was Nathalie going to do about it?! Nathalie didn't say anything else as the limo began moving.

Soon it stopped at the bakery, and Marinette climbed off, waving at Adrien as the limo started moving again. She sighed and headed inside the bakery. An hour to pack before she headed over at Chloe's.

Sabine greeted her daughter with a hug. "I watched you on the news. Heard you won the designing competition. Oh, congratulations. You make me so proud."

Marinette smiled. "Thanks. Where's Papa?" She looked around, but her father didn't seem to be around.

"Oh, he went to buy more ingredients," Sabine answered.

"Oh well, that's great, because actually... There's this thing in school were doing. A Fun Fair. We each have to bring something to give or do there, so I decided," Marinette explained as Sabine listened. "I decided I wanted to bring some snacks to give out..."

"Oh, that's a great idea." Sabine smiled. "Your father and I made too much croissant. You can take some."

"Thanks. I definitely need some croissants to take over to my sleep over," Marinette smiled. She remembered that she had brought croissants for Chloe so Chloe wouldn't be too mad at her, even though it wasn't her fault that she had won.

"Oh, you're having a sleep over?" Sabine walked inside the kitchen. "Alright then. How many croissants do you need?"

"Enough to fill up three girls, thanks," Marinette answered, before going up to her room to start packing. Before she could start though, her phone dinged and she took it out.

C - hey Marinette. It's Chloe. I realized, I didn't have your number, so I asked Rose and she gave it to me.

When Marinette read 'Rose', she quickly remembered Rose and what she had told her. Even though this happened before, and she knew it was going to happen again, she still wondered why Rose would give Chloe her number.

C - so I was just texting to tell you that you don't have to bring your sleeping bag or anything like that. I already have Lila's and your bed all prepared. Alright?

Marinette rolled her eyes. Of course. Show off your richness in front of others. She sighed and replied anyways.

M - I got it, Chloe. Thanks for telling me before I packed my sleeping bag, and once again thanks for agreeing to this sleep over.

C - of course. I think the sleep over is a great idea and like I said before, a great way to know about each other better. Anyway we're going to be talking a lot, especially about the Fun Fair coming up.

Chloe was acting like she wasn't bothered with that fact that she lost the designing competition, but Marinette could tell that her face was probably wet from crying. If she gave Chloe a call now, would she hear Chloe's sniffs and cries?

C - I've already informed Lila, and she's here early to get more ready. Now, we're just waiting for you.

M - got it. I will be right there soon.

Marinette seriously couldn't help rolling her eyes over and over again. Those two girls thought they could fool her. Of course she knew that Lila came early just so the two of them could talk about how to take her down. How sick!

Marinette packed up, and soon she was done packing. She carefully brought her bags back downstairs, and asked Sabine to drive her over to Chloe's mansion.

"You're having the sleep over at Chloe's?" Sabine looked surprised. "Oh, okay."

"Yeah," Marinette nodded as she took a croissant from the plate on the table. "We're great friends, mom. You should really meet her sometimes." Sabine nodded, though she wasn't even sure. She and Marinette walked out the door, holding the box of croissants that Marinette had asked for. Soon they found themselves in front of the Bourgeois Mansion.

"Alright, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning," Sabine informed her daughter. "At exactly 10:45, I'll expect you to be right outside here with your things, waiting for me."

Marinette nodded, taking her bag out. "Alright, I'll see you tomorrow." She waved and Sabine waved back. She watched as the car pulled away, and then she turned and knocked on the door of the Bourgeois Mansion.

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