After Marinette says something pretty awkward in front at her uncle's birthday dinner in Shanghai, Adrien offers to teach her Mandarin. Marinette sees it as a perfect opportunity to strengthen her bond with Adrien and get closer to him. But the sudden change makes her feel differently and she has to rethink her entire love for Adrien. ♤♡◇♧ "I laid straight down and stared at the ceiling. My tears dried up and I thought through my entire existence. If I wasn't in love with Adrien, then what was I? I didn't know anything anymore, except that I didn't know anything." ♤♡◇♧ The story takes place shortly after the Miraculous Shanghai Special. This is only to serve as an orientation for the timeline. Disclaimer: This is a fanfiction. All characters belong to its rightful owner.