probly shouldnt be starting another story, but...this idea just came to me

xo moonbaby

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Marinette was walking down the hallway after class when she heard Adrien's voice around the corner. Her stomach clutched and fluttered, as per usual, and she stopped to fix her bangs before continuing on. Maybe this time I can say hi like a normal person.. she hoped.

Adrien was carefully choosing books from his locker, while Nino leaned against the wall. "I'm just going to do it," Adrien said forcefully.

Around the corner, Marinette held her breath in suspense. I really shouldn't be listening.. she thought.

"Tonight I'm going to tell my dad I'm gay."

Adrien and Nino heard a thump and whimper from somewhere nearby, like someone dropping something heavy on their foot in surprise, but when they turned the corner, there was no one.

(Marinette was already halfway home, throat full of tears.)

"But dude, I thought you were straight? Or at least, into girls too." Nino went on. "What's the endgame if you ever do bring home a girlfriend?"

"I'm not going to bring anyone home," Adrien said bitterly. "I just want him to stop pressuring me into public affection. Maybe saying I'm gay will make him back off."

Later that night, Chat Noir was about to leap from his window for patrol when his baton buzzed.

"Milady?" he answered, thrilled as always to talk to her. "Our usual spot tonight? Or can I finally take you to dinner?"

Ladybug gave a weak chuckle, and Chat Noir knew immediately that something was wrong. "Not tonight, Chat Noir," she said, voice heavy. "I…I'm having a personal thing, and.. I need the night off, if that's ok. Are you ok to patrol alone? If anything goes down, I'll be there, I just.."

"Of course, bugaboo, sorry to hear your feline blue. Can I lend a helping paw?" Chat Noir was clutched with concern for her. Ladybug was all strength and business, and it was devastating to see her undone.

"That's sweet of you Chat, but, I can't—you wouldn't…" her voice cracked, and Chat heard a muffled sob. "B-bye, Chat, thanks," she choked out, then hung up.

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uh oh, school tomorrow!