Marinette's POV

It was early in the morning and I had to wake up.

Y'know it's not that early... Like 3:00 am.

See! It's not that early.

I had to help load the bus with enough food and water for the trip. And also I had to ring the gong at 3:30, so every could wake up and start getting ready.

I went to the second floor which is where the girls are. Oh Alya, I hope you forgive me for waking you up at 3:30 in the morning.

I hit the gong a few times until everybody was up. By a few times I meant 30 to 40 hits.

"Marinette! What is wrong with you! You get late during school and now you wake us up early?" Alya yelled.

I yelled back,"Sorry Alya! They threatened me if I didn't wake up! I'll tell you later, but for now all of you have to get ready we're leaving at 4:00 sharp!"

"Four!!" Everybody yelled.

"What's all the commotion about?!" A new voice entered.

And it was Kim in his bunny pajamas and his little bunny stuff toy.

Oh! And don't forget the squeaky bunny slippers.

"Um.. Kim? You do know what you're wearing right."

Huh? Yeah whatever I don't care."

His head started drooping so... I hit the gong.

"I DID THE DISHES MOM!"

"Kim could you tell the boys to wake up and get ready we have to leave soon."

"Ok sure, but in one condition."

"Ok."

"You have to let me use the gong on them."

I handed him the gong and he looked like a child on Christmas morning.

A few minutes later everybody was up.

Everybody was in the lobby. I was doing a head count when someone covered my eyes.

"Guess who?" A deep voice said in a sing-song voice.

I giggled and placed my hands on his and slowly removed them,"Adrien?!"

I turned around to see that it was not Adrien but Ling.

"Who's Adrien?" My mouth was agape. I actually thought that Ling was Adrien?! What is happening?!

"Um-uh no one! He's no one Ling," except that he is someone! He is Adrien; my love so sweet.

"Doesn't seem like a no one. Is he your crush or something?" His eyebrow was raised. Why does he even wanna know who Adrien is?

"Why do you even want know?" He started to open his mouth, but before he could even answer, Ms. Bustier said that we should load the bus.

Everyone was finally in the bus, and we were off!

It was a long trip so mostly everyone was asleep. I was sitting at the back part of the bus with Alya. Her head was leaned on the window and she was snoring softly.

A few hours have passed; and it was already 9:00 in the morning when everybody was awake.

Thirty minutes later we arrived at the Panda breeding center.

Ling lead us to the entrance. Yes he did come with us. Is there a problem? Anyway, we met our student guide which was one of my bestfriends.

Kristie, "Yay! You guys are finally here! So lets get started on the tour," she lead us deeper into the breeding center.

We arrived at the playground; it's where the pandas are free to roam and rest.

"And this is where the pandas are," Kristie pointed to the black and white spotted animal who was eating a bamboo. All of us 'awwwwwed'

"Did you know that pandas symbolizes friendship and peace? Pandas were also gifts to kings back then," Kristie pointed out, "Pandas are also actually lucky animals here in China." Kristie then started spouting lots facts about the adorable creatures.

After taking pictures (and selfies) we moved on.

"Now this is where they breed the baby pandas." Kristie showed us a huge glass incased room where people were taking care and grooming baby pandas. And once again we 'awwwwed.'

After we toured the whole place we stopped at the gift shop to buy some souvenirs.

"OMG. Girl we should get matching bracelets," I looked at Alya.

"Are you serious?" I asked with an eyebrow raised. Alya looked at me expectantly.

I giggled "heh why not."

ADRIEN'S POV

We just finished the tour and we were at a souvenir shop. I was looking through some Panda stuff toys when I heard a giggle. I looked at the direction of the sound.

It was Marinette. She and alya were looking through bracelets. I couldn't help but stare.

I was still looking at them until Nino blocked my view.

"Yo dude!" I was startled by Nino.

"Dude don't go on me like that."

He shook his head,"Anyway, dude. You know if you want to give Marinette a stuffed Panda you should've done it."

Now it was my turn to shake my head,"No Nino. I'll just go there and talk to her like a normal person."

As I was about to go towards Marinette I saw Ling walking towards her and giving her something. I recognized it as the coins they were selling. Well it wasn't just an ordinary coin. It had a Panda carved into it.

I stopped dead in my tracks; Nino was right behind me,"On second thought, I think I'll get her a Panda."

Once I purchased the stuffed animal I went over to Marinette and Ling.

They were both talking,"Uh Hey Marinette!"

Marinette stopped talking with Ling. YES SCORE!

"A-adrien! Hi!" I smiled and she blushed.

"Hey Mari, I just wanted to give you this stuffed Panda."

She clearly looked surprised,"A stuffed Panda? For me?"

I nodded. She gently took it from my hands and said thank you. While admiring the stuffed animal. Ha! Beat that Ling!

Ling cleared his throat. Probably upset that Marinette forgot about him.

"Hey Mari, I was wondering if you would sit with me in the bus later?"

Wait what? No way. There was no way I was gonna let my Mari go. Especially with Ling.

"Um Mari what about you sit with me instead?"

Before she even told us her answer. Ling interrupted.

"Haha no way mr! Marinette is sitting with me in the bus." He took Marinette's arm roughly, and pulled her towards him.

I was annoyed,"no she's sitting with ME." I took her free arm, making the panda in her arms fall. Now we were having a tug war. With Marinette as the rope.

"No she's staying with me." He pulled Marinette towards him.

"No! With me!" I pulled her towards me, but then Marinette took her hands away from us.

"Stop! You guys are acting so immature! Now look what you made me do to the little Panda."

She took the Panda I gave her from the floor and walked away.

But I heard her murmur,"You poor thing even in stuffed animal form you're being abused."

I watch her walk away, but then I remembered Ling. He was glaring at me and I glared back.

If he was gonna get my Marinette he'll have to pass through me. I though about ladybug for a second. Thinking how she wouldn't take me seriously even with all the flirting. And I thought that with Marinette I would be loved. So from that moment I let go of ladybug and focused on who was already in front of me. Marinette.

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