Dissonance

A clash of thunder rumbled over Paris adding to the ominous feeling in the air. Two superheroes were facing each other on top of a rooftop. Ladybug, the red masked heroine could barely see as tears clouded her eyes. Chat Noir tries to reach out, only for her to flinch away from his touch.

"Mi'lady." Chat says brokenly.

"No Chat!" Ladybug barks, "I am not your lady! I am nothing to you!"

"You can't mean that." Chat whispers gently trying to calm her down, "I'm sorry for whatever I've done to hurt yo-."

Ladybug chuckles venomously, "You're SORRY? After all you have done to me?"

"B-but I love you! I would NEVER hurt you." Chat pleads.

"You claim to love me, even the girl behind the mask, but we all know that's a lie." Ladybug sneers. "Isn't that right Adrien?"

A week ago:

Marinette groaned as she ran into the classroom as the bell rung. She barely made it in time for class today! She ran up the stairs and took her seat before the teacher commented.

'If only the akuma didn't keep me up so late last night!' She huffed internally.

She started to reflect on what was the reasoning behind the latest victim. Wallflower was an akuma that could stick you to a wall and make everyone forget you even existed. Hardly a capable villain by any means, but it became a problem when Chat got struck and Ladybug forgot his existence.

'It was a little more difficult without Chaton helping me, but I managed.' Marinette felt bad for the girl who was akumatized though. Her friends forgot her after she was rejected by her love and they sided with him leaving her behind. 'I hope that never happens to me.'

Her eyes drifted to the seat in front of her to Adrien Agreste. She wondered if she would have the same reaction if he rejected her.

'No.' Marinette thought stubbornly, 'I'm a lot stronger than that!'

"Psst." Alya caught her attention and slid her a note. Marinette looked up to see the teacher with her back turned and discreetly took the note and opened it.

Girl! It's the Day! Remember you promised to tell Sunshine Boy how you feel!

Marinette blushed as she closed the note. She totally forgot about that today! She had made a promise to Alya after their sleepover last week that she had a limited amount of time before Alya meddled with it. Apparently, she was becoming irritated with the lack of progress with her "ship."

"Marinette?" A voice said politely. It snapped her out of her musings as she realized it was Adrien speaking to her.

"Huh?" She said confusedly, "S-Sorry! I was thinking of yo-no! Thinking of things and I s-spaced out!"

"Oh! That's okay! I was just asking if you and Alya wanted to go to the movies with Nino and I after school!" Adrien repeated, " They are showing the new feature dedicated to Ladybug and Chat Noir!"

Alya swung her arm around Marinette's shoulders, "We would love to! Isn't that right girl!"

Marinette nodded quickly, "S-sure! I can't wait!"

"Dude! This will be so awesome! I hear they…" Nino rambled on, but Marinette wasn't listening. The gears in her head were working as she thought of a plan.

'I have to tell Adrien after the movie tonight!'

After School:

The movie theater was packed to the brim of fans of the superhero duo, which was expected. They were beloved by all citizens of Paris, well minus Hawkmoth of course.

'Wow! We are so lucky to even get tickets!" Alya exclaimed! Marinette just chuckled in agreement fully aware that it had to be the power of luck coming from the tiny god resting in her small purse.

'It probably helps the girl behind the ticket counter was fan girling over my bro here." Nino laughed as he poked Adrien.

Adrien just blushed, "It wouldn't surprise me. A lot of girls do that and I don't like it." He mumbled.

"There most be a girl out there that would genuinely have a crush on you though!" Alya persisted as she munched on her popcorn.

"I don't know," Adrien said earnestly, "I haven't noticed anyone."

Three teens looked at each other secretly and shared the same thought 'if you only knew.'

The lights dimmed at that moment so the teenagers quickly quieted down. As the movie played Marinette couldn't help, but think of what Adrien said.

'How could he not know I like him?' She thought as she glanced at him. His green eyes were shining with excitement as the actors reenacted the scene that her and Chaton first met. 'I thought it was previous obvious. I guess not.'

As the movie ended, cheers erupted across the theater. Marinette smiled widely as warmth filled her as the people around her praised the movie. This part of being a hero was always satisfying to see how happy the people were. She loved helping them out.

"You seemed to like it Marinette!" Adrien said.

"Of c-course! What's not to like about our cities heroes?" Marinette said with conviction.

"The ladybug actress did a spot on impression!" Adrien joked. Marinette just deadpanned as she thought of Chat.

"You are damn right about that!" Alya interjected as the walked out of the theater doors, "Plus it was awesome that I was mentioned!"

Marinette giggled, "Well, we can't forget the greatest reporter of the Ladyblog!"

Nino cleared his throat, "Well, since Alya and I live this way I'll walk her home!"

"Okay! I'll just walk with Marinette then! See you tomorrow!" Adrien waved as he pulled Marinette along. Alya just winked and Nino gave her a thumbs up before walking away.

"T-thank you for walking with me." Marinette said softly as they walked down the sidewalk.

"It's no problem! We don't get a lot of time just to hang out just the two of us anyways!" Adrien pointed out.

'This is my chance! I have to tell him now before I chicken out!'

Marinette took a large breath in before starting, "Hey Adrien…."