The night was dark. So dark in fact that one couldn't see their own hand in front of their face. However, this wasn't even a slight problem for the Paris superhero Cat Noir. He leaped across buildings with enviable skills as he went on a nightly prowl. Things were just so rough right now at home that he needed to get away and de-stress. Currently, his father was away on a trip overseas for some reason. Cat didn't know or much less care why. He was roused from his thoughts by a peculiar sight. He crouched down as he edged closer to the roof above the sight.

A girl just around his age sat on a bench next to a lonely street light. Peering down at her he realized he knew this girl. Marinette. Huh, what was she doing out so late and alone? A smirk graced his lips as he thought about how she often stuttered when addressing him in school. Then he got an idea. Since he was in costume maybe he could hold a conversation with her and really get to know her. So, smiling to himself he swung down from his perch and landed effortlessly beside her.

"Don't you know it's dangerous out here at night?"

She flinched slightly before turning to face him, a look of bewilderment on her face.

"Cat Noir?"

"At your service Milady," Cat grinned with a bow.

"What are you doing here? Is there a bad guy on the loose?"

"No, I'm just going for a walk. Now, what is a pretty girl like you doing out here?"

"Just getting some inspiration," Marinette explained a little sheepishly.

"May I see?" Cat asked.

"I guess," Marinette whispered handing over her sketchbook.

"Wow, you're really talented Miss,"

"Marinette, my name's Marinette,"

"That's a beautiful name,"

"Oh, thank you," Marinette blushed at the unexpected compliment.

Cat grinned, even more, when he noticed the pink that tinged her cheeks. In this light, she seemed to glow. He would leap at a chance to speak with her like this in his civilian life. However, when he got even remotely close she stammered and babbled uncontrollably. In truth, he found it adorable. Marinette was just that adorable.

"So, do you come out here every night?" Cat asked whilst returning Marinette's sketchbook to her.

"No, But I come frequently,"

"So, if I dropped by tomorrow night you'd be here?" Cat inquired hopefully.

"Yes, I suppose,"

"Well then, I'll see you tomorrow Marinette,"

With those parting words, Cat disappeared into the shadows leaving behind a very stunned Marinette,