Miraculous Rewrite

Dark Cupid

Scene: Collège Françoise Dupont. Miss Bustier is teaching Literature class.

Miss Bustier: In most fairy tales, the prince breaks the spell by kissing the princess. Can anyone tell us why?
Rose: (stands up and swoons) Because only love can conquer hate!
Miss Bustier: Correct, Rose.
Max: Technically speaking, this reasoning is only exhibited in about 87% of all fairy tales and-
Miss Bustier: Thank you, Max. That's enough.
(Marinette is looking over Adrien's shoulders as he writes a letter.)
Miss Bustier: Adrien, I hope what you're writing has to do with my lesson.
Marinette: (gasps)
Miss Bustier: (approaches Adrien) Can you tell me what I just said?
Adrien: That's why in most fairy tales, the prince breaks the spell by kissing the princess because only love conquers hate.
Miss Bustier: Very good, Adrien! Now, everyone, don't forget to finish Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault tonight, and happy Valentine's day, students!
Marinette: (to Alya) Hey, go ahead, I'll meet you outside.
Alya: Mhm.
(Marinette continues to look over Adrien's shoulder as he continues to write his letter before Adrien crumples it up, stands up, and tosses the letter in the garbage can. He leaves the classroom, where Luka and Nino are waiting for him. But Chloé approaches Adrien first, holding a partially rolled up poster out for him to sign.)
Chloé: Hi Adrien, sign here please.
Adrien: (sighs) Oh, come on, you know I hate signing autographs, Chloé.
Chloé: Oh, that's not what this is. This is a petition against cruelty to hamsters. Have you seen some of the ugly sweaters they are forced to wear? It's appalling.
(Adrien begrudgingly signs the poster, before beginning to walk with Nino and Luka)
Nino: You really gonna let her do that to you, dude?
Adrien: It's just Chloé being Chloé, I'm used to it.
Luka: Don't let her pressure you into doing something you're not comfortable with, Adrien. We can say something next time, if you'd like us to.
Adrien: Thanks, guys. I'd appreciate that.

(Cut back to outside the classroom. Chloé hugs the poster and Sabrina smiles before they notice Marinette, who is digging through a trash can as she pulls out a sheet of paper.)
Chloé: (mockingly) Well well, Marinette, looking for something to eat?
Sabrina: Maybe she's looking for some better clothes!
(Both laugh before running off)
Marinette: Ughhh! (begins to read the letter) "Your hair is dark as night, your pretty bluebell eyes, I wonder who you are beneath that strong disguise. Every day we see each other and I hope that you'll be mine. Together our love could be so true, please, will you be my Valentine?" Who could he be talking about? Hair as dark as night, bluebell eyes? (Thinks for a second, before laughing to herself.) Could it be me? No way. There are plenty of girls at school with dark hair and blue eyes, but... bluebell eyes...? (Looks back at the note) What could he mean by "strong disguise"?

Scene: Outside of Collège Françoise Dupont. Marinette laughs with Alya while holding the letter. The two are exiting the school. They pass by Adrien, Nino, and Luka, who are having a conversation amongst themselves.

(Switch to Max standing on the sidewalk with Kim.)
Max: Operation Valentine's Day is commencing. According to my extensive research and cross-referencing of online shopping sites, this particular jewel, (Max reveals a heart box hiding behind his back) was ranked highest in popularity. (He hands the box to Kim.)
Kim: (laughs) That's perfect, Max! I better hit a home run with this one. Love is like baseball, right? You gotta have a strategy or you'll strike out.
(Alya overhears Max and Kim's conversation and gets excited. She grabs Marinette and drags her over to the boys.)
Kim: But if you aim right, you'll hit it out of the ball park. Score!
Max: Oh yes Kim, lovely metaphor.
Kim: (eyeing the gem inside the box) Meta-who?
Alya: (grabs Kim's hands and looks at the jewel) Ooh! Sparkly! Is that for moi?
Max: Negative Alya. The recipient of this gem has already been determined, it's--
Kim: (grabs Max and cuts him off) Shh! Keep it on the down-low!
Alya: (excited) Scoop! Kim's got a major crush! (takes picture with phone) Who's the lucky lady?
Marinette: (pushes Alya's arm down) It's gorgeous Kim. She's gonna be ecstatic! (Alya giggles)
Kim: (rubs back of head uncomfortably) Technically, she's still gotta accept it. (grabs Max, in a panic) What if she says "no"!?
Marinette: She won't Kim, no way! (pumps fist) Don't hold back, Kim. Go for it, no regrets!
Kim: Operation Valentine's Day is underway! (He high-five's Max, before beginning to jog in place, holding a map Max has handed him)
Max: Her route is highlighted here in yellow, yours in red. If you run at ten miles per hour you're going to gain a four and a half minute advance on her. Halt and wait here facing northwest -- the third most romantic spot in Paris. (Marinette and Alya thumbs up behind Max) Go go go!
Kim: Thanks, you guys. (runs away)
Alya: (elbows Marinette) I know someone who's good at dishing out advice who can't take some herself.
(Alya points to Adrien who enters his car.)
Adrien: Bye guys! (To his driver) Let's go.
(The door shuts and Adrien's bodyguard drives away.)
Marinette: You're right. It's time I told him.
Alya: Say what?!
Marinette: I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna tell Adrien my true feelings. Well... I'm gonna write them on a card, that is.
Alya: (looks shocked then laughs) Yeah!
Marinette: Yeah! (they fist bump)
Alya & Marinette: Operation Valentine's Day! (they perform a handshake and run off)