forum Miraculous Ladybug - One-on-one (CLOSED)

Started December 03, 2018 by Deleted user

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She coaxed the anxiety out of her system and leaned over to kiss Gabriel's cheek lightly. "Everything is fine," she whispered. "Don't worry."

He sighed and leaned into her "it's my job to worry love." He whispered back. "Let's get Adrien."

She pulled back and started the car. She quickly drove to Nino's house, remembering the last time this had happened – Adrien had seen them kissing.

He stared out the window for most of the drive, trying to shove the suspicion away from his mind. As the one point the radio was turned up
"New exclusive from Paris news,
Fashion designer known as the runner up to Gabriel Agrest, Demitri Glaston has said that he'll be coming out with a new line of clothes by the end of the season. He claims that these new designs will surpass Agrest's. Demitri has even invited the famous designer and his family to attend the fashion show at the end of the season to critique the designs. Will Gabriel show up? We'll have to see."

Nathalie did her best not to react. She bit the inside of her cheek heavily and pretended not to have heard.

He showed mild surprise at the news "it's good that he's getting himself out there instead of dwelling on the past." He commented "I might just go to see my old friend and congratulate him and his team on the designs."

"Yes, I'm sure they're working very hard. It must take a brilliant mind to create a seasonal line better than yours, Gabriel." Her stomach twisted at the words. She wasn't calling herself brilliant in the least – more or less, she was afraid that her designs wouldn't be good enough, and Dimitri would kill Gabriel. Her heart pounded, but she continued to look and sound normal and calm.

He nodded in agreement "Im sure he has very talented designers." He glanced out the window what are you up to Demitri?

"I'm sure he does." Nathalie bit her lip when he looked away. You are foolish, Nathalie, she reprimanded herself. Another thought interrupted: You're doing it to save Gabriel, remember? Her heart was aching in confusion.

(Alright!)

Nathalie was nervously pacing in her room. If Dimitri didn't like her designs, he would surely kill Gabriel. If Gabriel recognized her work, he would figure out why she'd been extra busy lately, even when he'd said that she could stop working. Anxiety moths fluttered around in her stomach. That's it! I could fake being ill! She checked the time. No, it was too late to do that – she would have to go…

He decided to goth a white button down shirt and black dress pants. Nothing too extreme but still elegant. He walked to her room and knocked gently "love? Are you ready?"

Nathalie bit back a gasp. She checked her appearance in the mirror and crossed her small room to the door to open it. "Yes, Gabriel, I'm ready. Is Adrien coming?"

"No, he'll be with Nino at a party." He said looking her over and smiling "beautiful as always." He offered her his arm "shall we?"

She blushed softly and took his arm. "Yes." I'm sorry…

He led her to the car "you're not nervous are you?" He asked sensing some tension

"Nervous? What do I have to be nervous about?" she asked, trying to sound natural.

He shrugged "again, just a feeling." he got in the drivers' side

Nathalie wordlessly slipped into the passenger seat. Forgive me, Gabriel…

They reached the show and were greeted by security "Mr. Agrest…Ah yes, Demitri has special seats for you and your plus one. Right, this way." The security guard led them to the front seats near the stage.

The closer they got to the stage, the more anxious Nathalie grew. Across the room, Dimitri spotted her and smiled. She quickly averted his gaze and hoped Gabriel hadn't noticed the brief exchange.

The guard guided them to the seats "hope you enjoy the show me Agrest." He nodded and glanced over at Natalie with a smile

Nathalie returned the smile politely, but her heart was weighted down with dread.

"are you sure everything's alright? You don't seem like yourself lately." He asked though silencing himself as the show began

Nathalie brushed her hair behind her ear as the first woman walked out wearing a elegant black, blue, and cream colored dress. (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107664247328473270/)

Gabriel nodded in approval and smiled

The next dress appeared to capture a 'galaxy-like' look. (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/444097213241842078/) Nathalie remembered it as the first dress she handed to Dimitri and swallowed bile.

"Credit is due to the designers. Absolutely incredible how Demitri could design all of this within a season, and so well done." he commented

The lights that illuminated the stage hid the fact that Nathalie's face was soft red. "Yes," was all she could say. A pale pink dress emerged. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/522487994259637595/