We talk about these reveals where one of them finds out, or they both find out at the same time, but what about a three-way reveal?
One-shot
Rated G
1,230 words
In a stunning display of paternal affection, Gabriel finally does come in for some parent day activity. Adrien is beside himself and drags his father around to meet his friends. Rose, Kim, Nathanael… Adrien introduces them all with enthusiasm. Gabriel really doesn’t care about meeting them, but he doesn’t outright say that to his son.
What he does care about is Miss Dupain-Cheng’s earrings. He catches sight of them as she’s turning to say something to her friend. They sparkle in the light just as he looks across the room at her. They’re plain, a deep red, but he’s poured over that miraculous book enough to know that they’re very similar. Very, very similar.
Adrien sees his father staring at Marinette and tows him over to her. Of course he would want his father to get to know Marinette better. They both like fashion. She’s polite and cheerful and helpful. She’s probably one of the only friends his father would allow to visit house. And Adrien would love it if he could spend more time with her.
Gabriel allows himself to be led, though he still pretends to be disinterested. Just to keep up appearances. Adrien makes some hasty introductions, though his father is barely listening. Instead, he’s staring at the girl’s ears. They’re hard to see now that she’s looking at him directly. It’s all he can do from reaching forward and turning her head with his hand for a better look.
But Marinette is fidgety and nervous, and Gabriel feels disappointment set in. There’s no way this timid, stuttering girl could be the Ladybug that reacts so coolly under pressure.
The conversation tapers off awkwardly, and she turns to scoot away, face pink in embarrassment. But those earrings. They do look so much like the ladybug miraculous.
"Excuse me, Miss Marinette.“
"Y-yes?!” The girl turns back to him so fast that she almost loses her balance. Adrien perks up in excitement that his father wants to continue speaking with one of his friends.
"Those are very nice earrings. Would you allow me to see them for a moment?“
One of Marinette’s hands wanders up to her ear, covering the jewel. At first, she only appears surprised, but her expression quickly becomes guarded, all traces of social anxiety gone. The change is startling. "I’d rather not, sir,” she says clearly.
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