The Miraculous Three

1.15 - Gamer

"APM?" Marinette asks, still confused.

"Actions p-per m-minute." Nathaniel speaks up, never looking at anyone else but the girl's hands in front of him.

No one notices that Adrien's eyes kept flickering between their hands and the screen, his annoyance about the whole ordeal making him press the buttons faster and harder.

"This tournament is his life, he's been grinding all year." Kim boasts proudly for Max.

The sound of the game ending catches all of their attentions, as the results flash across the screen:

Winner: Adrien
Loser: Max

"Adrien is now in the lead." The game system announces.

"Aw, what happened, Max!" Kim whines as he was just boasting about him, handing over $5 to (Y/N).

"Unbeatable, you said?" (Y/N) takes $5 from Kim as she won their bet (he bet her 5 bucks that Max would beat Adrien).

"Shush." Kim pouts, putting his wallet away.

"Awesome job, we're gonna make a killer combo!" Max high fives Adrien.

"So let me get this straight, if someone else manages to beat Max's score, then they'll team up with Adrien?" Marinette asks, an idea coming to play.

"No one can beat Max, or rather, Max and Adrien." Kim proudly states. "They're are school's dream team."

Alya and (Y/N) share a look and they drag Marinette away from the boys ((Y/N) promising Nathaniel that she'll be right back) to talk in private.

"We see where you're going with this, little lady." (Y/N) hisses, obviously knowing and already disliking Marinette's plan.

"But just imagine..... teaming with Adrien!" Marinette fangirls.

"Are you out of your mind, girl? This is about about stepping up and representing, not snuggling up and snogging." Alya agrees with (Y/N), "This is serious business!"

"Besides, you already know how much this competition means to Max. He already accepted that he lost to Adrien, I don't think he'll be as accepting if you take his spot." (Y/N) tries to get through to Marinette.

"Seriously you two, did you actually think I would go through with it?" Marinette giggles innocently, before rushing off to do something evil.

"Well, I think we have our two champions for the-" Mr. Damocles was interrupted by Marinette shouting for him to wait.

"Is it too late to try out?" Marinette asks, disregarding Alya and (Y/N)'s attempts to get her to stop.

"Well the library is closing in five minutes, but go ahead." Mr. Damocles asks.

Marinette walks away from Alya and (Y/N), ignoring their pleas and sits down in front of the screen, an odd look of confidence on her face.

Adrien shrugs and gives Marinette his joypad, the girl fangirling over it for a second before composing herself, waiting for Max to get ready.