"Hey, guys! Here is an all new story! I haven't written in awhile so please be kind.

- Shay

Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous Ladybug

It was a beautiful evening. The sky was a pleasant mixture of gold and red with a deep bluish purple peeking through. The moon sat opposite of the setting sun in a giant ball of white, with little twinkling stars around it like jewels.

Chat Noir couldn't help but sigh in contentment at the scene of Paris before him, as he sat on the Eiffel Tower waiting for his partner so they could start their patrol.

Ah, Ladybug. The true jewel of his life. Was it the way she swung from building to building with such grace and carefree spirit that made him drawn to her? Or the way she bravely stood up to any Akuma in order to save innocent people? Or maybe even those moments when they were alone and they could just talk and he can make her face light up with laughter after he told her a de-light-ful pun? Or those soft moments when she just sat with him silently after he had a rough day. She was just amazing.

Instantly, he felt his heart speed up and his breath leave him as the red and black spotted heroine landed next to him. His inside lit up in flame when she smiled at him.

"Hey, Chat! Are you ready to patrol?" She asked in her honey sweet voice of hers. He couldn't help but let his eyes trail over her features. Her midnight hair was in her usual two little pigtails, if not a little lopsided from swinging through the breeze over Paris. Her bluebell eyes sparkled with kindness, but also mysteries from her other life. Freckles scattered her cute button nose and her lips...oh her lips were the perfect shade of pink. They were so tempting, he just wanted to lean forward and kiss her with all that he had. He wanted to claws out and show him who he was behind the mask! And then they will fall in love and get married and have 5 cats and three kids and-!

"Chat Noir!" ladybug shouted, waving a hand in front of his face, "Are you okay?" She looked at him with concern, "do you want me to just patrol tonight-?"

"I love you!" He blurted out without meaning to. He quickly covered his mouth with horror for letting it slip out. It wasn't the right time and not at all how he hoped he would tell her. She'll probably hate him now.

"Oh, Kitty." she murmured softly as she stepped closer to him, "I love you too. You're my best friend and the best partner a bug could ask for." she smiled gently and ran her hand through his hair between his cat ears.

He shivered at her touch and let out a soft noise of pleasure before realising what she just said. Inside he was panicking, she thought he only meant as friends? Maybe that's a good thing, save him from his slip up, but...he couldn't hide from her anymore. Well, this part of himself, the mask will have to stay on, unfortunately.

"No." He half whispered, standing up so he was eye level-ish (she's tiny) with her. "I mean, I love you as more than that. More than a partner, more than a friend. I love love you."

The way he said it almost made him feel childish, but he knew he got his point across when her eyes widened in shock. "Oh, Chaton.." she whispered and pulled him into a hug, "I'm sorry but, I have feelings for someone else…"

At that, he felt his heartbreak. He should have known his lady had someone else. He bet he was great. Someone who was just as wonderful as his lady. Someone better than him.

"...Someone out of my league." he gasped and opened his mouth to protest, but she held up her hand before he could interrupt her, "And I don't want to lead you on, Chat. I care about you too much.."

He watched her carefully and noticed as she averted her eyes and bit her lip in guilt. He took her hand gently, "You are extraordinary, ladybug, and he'd be a fool not to see it. You're smart, funny, kind, brave and above all, Miraculous." He smiled as she giggled and nudged him in the side.

She watched him thoughtfully for a few minutes, "I'm fortunate to have you in my life, Chat...I think I want to be able to love you too some day. If you'll let me." she looked at him shyly.

He couldn't keep the beaming grin off his face at her confession and nodded, "I'll be paws-itively patient while you do and when the day comes, I'll be here waiting."

She smiled and pecked his cheek softly, "Thanks, Chat." she looked up at the now purple sky, "Shall we patrol now?"

Chat nodded and gestured for her to go first with a bow, "After you, M'lady!"