Marinette Dupain-Cheng has been at a crossroads for the past few days. Despite her obsession with Adrien Agreste, she understandably wanted to distance from him for at least a couple of days, to change her outlook on the world, to take her responsibilities as Lady bug more seriously, to finally stop being petty from every remark of Chloé Bourgeois, to become something more than a blank happy go lucky slate, to pursue something less convenient, but more enjoyable than fashion designing.

Well, she Marinette made her decision and stopped pursuing Adrien, at the same time she began appreciating her parents pastry craftsmanship, helping Sabine Cheng and Tom Dupain around the bakery after school, eating more and more day by day.

Her figure became more rounder and pudgier, softer and defined, refined from all the pursuit for delicacy perfection of a nice croissant and a fine pie and all over great works of art that she helped to create.

But she never forgot her duties as ladybug, not only still able to hide her true identity, but also becoming more competent as a teacher and a mentor to other kwami users. Being regarded as one of the best students by Wang Fu.

One thing was amiss though, who could replace Adrien Agreste as her new love interest? Yeah, she had tons of friends in school, but most of them were females. Alya Césaire was her go to for advice. But even she couldn't answer her on who to pick.

A coincidence would determine the course of history. As one day, Marinette settled on a bench near a fountain, grabbing herself a few of her pastries for a little lunch break of course. She noticed you sitting across the distance. You were looking pretty average for a guy in the city of love, Paris, but nevertheless, she knew that it was the best shot.

She moved over to your bench, striking a conversation.

So, you look pretty lonely sitting here, care for a nice company

Marinette Dupain-Cheng knew that her best bet would be for you to be ignorant of her appearance, since she's plumper and rounder now.

How will it unfold? Only time can decide fates.