This is my first time that I ever actually plotted for a story like this, and specially wrote a MLB one shot. I wanted something a little on the sweeter side, plus quite silly. I'm hoping it's not too OOC. Either way, enjoy and I hope it's up to your standards. REVIEWS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!
"So what's new with the two duo Ladybug and Chat Noir? We've been able to ask Chat Noir and he's given no comment. Maybe his Ladybug left for good? What will the fate of Paris hold now, without Ladybug and Chat Noir working together? And just where has Ladybug gone? I'm Abella giving you the morning news."
The T.V switched off and a remote was thrown across the room at the T.V just nearly hitting it. Adrien sighed and let his face fall into his hands as he hung over the bed, anger wasn't just what he was feeling in this exact moment, exasperation, the feeling of being lost, tired, helpless.
"Depressed?"
Plagg commented flying out of the boys bag; "You can't sit on this too long Adrien. Ladybug will come back, she's obviously still in the city." Adrien's lips lightly quivered and he turned away from his companion; "Yeah but.. I just wish she told me something. Anything."
Walking across the room, he gripped his white over shirt, throwing it over his body. Staring at a newspaper clipping of the two of them together, that hung on the wall.
His fingers traced the outskirts of the tattered page, a smiling Ladybug and Chat Noir both gave a wave to the camera as it was being taken.
'I remember that day.. We had just fought off our first Akuma attack. Everyone in Paris was just as excited as we were. That was the day I first realized that this girl was truly incredible. The first day I started to fall in love with her.' The blond merely thought to himself, turning away from the paper. Slamming his fist against the wall, the next sigh he made was from his breaking heart;
"Where've you've gone m'ladybug?"
Knock, Knock
"Adrien, the car is waiting for you. You have to go for school." Nathalie spoke through the door; awaiting for the boy to step out of the room.
"O-oh! Coming Nathalie." Adrien said to the assistant, looking over at Plagg who withdrew into the blue bag. He gripped it by its straps and ran for the door. To make his way for another long day in school.
The ride in the car was long and quiet, as it was just him sitting alone with the Gorilla, driving him to the school. He didn't live that far away, but it became insistent that he drove to school, in the case scenario something were to ever happen to him.
Or rather another reason for him to not be able to walk with his friends, thanks to his father.
Opening the car door, he stared at the large school and smiled, it was always so welcoming to him.
"Good morning Adrien!" People exclaimed as he walked past and made a gentle wave to the friendly faces. But he was looking around the crowd for a familiar face.
"Who you looking for?"
Adrien nearly jumped and stared at Nino and chuckled; "No one, you startled me." Nino wrapped his arm around his neck and gently gave him a noogie on the top of his head. "Hey-stop it!" The blond protested, and tried to pull away laughing as he glanced back at the crowd and caught eyes with Alya. She waved at him smiling; oh how desperate he wanted to ask her when Marinette will be back.
"Do you know when Marinette will be coming back?" Adrien questioned his friend Nino, whom only shrugged.
"Heard she caught a bad woof of pneumonia. Sucks, doesn't it?" Nino said, before stepping to the classroom and sat in his usual spot. Adrien lagged behind and sighed his brows becoming tense. Two people he cared about, one missing and the other with a terrible illness.
Maybe he could stop by to wish her well?
Everyone filed in after him as they all took their respective seats, sitting through yet another boring lecture about the newest book they're reading, all about pathetic fallacy.
Teaching for what seemed hours, she began to hand out papers to everyone;
"—this will be on the next test. Don't forget to read chapter 7 and 8 tonight. Here are the questions you need to answer that go with it." Turning to Alya she gently tapped the empty seat next to her and smiled, "How is she doing anyways?"
Alya smiled as she took the paper from her hand; "From what her parents say, she's being her tough self as usual. It's finally visiting hour for non-immediate family, so I'm going to see her today."
"That's wonderful, well tell her that everyone here wishes her well." The teacher smiled and walked to the front of the class;
"You all are dismissed, have a good day!"
Alya immediately tapped onto Adrien's shoulder, who looked around before finally glancing back at her; "Hm?" The smallest voice came through as he wasn't expecting to be spoken too by none other than the persistent Alya..
"I need you to come with me." She said, moving from the desk and smirked at Nino;
"Saaaay Alya, would you come help me later at my place? I've got some cool things you might be interested iiiin." Nino teased, raising his brows at the dark skinned female, hoping that she'd say yes.
"Sure, I'll be by later Nino." Tipping her head, she beckoned Adrien to follow. Which he gripped his bag and followed;
"So what is it that you need help with?" Adrien asked, slightly confused by her sudden behaviour.
"I've got to get some things for Marinette, so- you're coming with me to the hospital to see her." Alya smirked as she continued forward leaving Adrien stopping in his tracks.
His heart nearly dropped at the thought of seeing Marinette very sick, especially in the sort condition she's in right now.
Quickly catching up to the brown haired girl, she glanced over at Adrien; "I'm sure she'll feel better seeing some of her friends." Alya smiled holding onto her own bag, seeing as the male looked more star-struck if anything.
"Hmmmm?" She motioned gently nudging him; "Y-yes?" was his only response.
"Oh boy—and I thought Marinette never listened…"
The receptionist glanced them up and down and nodded indicating they were eligible to enter her room. "Thank you." Alya spoke in a very sophisticated tone, as she held onto her bag tightly walking down the hallway.
"Hold on, didn't she say we aren't allowed to bring any outside foot to the patients?" Adrien whispered to Alya, before glancing back at the receptionist who stared them off suspiciously.
"Shh..!" Alya hushed him, looking down at her bag that had a box of Marinette's parent's cookies, the smell threw them off for one thing…Stuffing her hand into the bag she pushed them to the bottom so they wouldn't draw any more attention.
They reached the door, "LB-1" Alya pointed to the door's number, before peaking in seeing Marinette watching the news.
"Hey girl!" Alya exclaimed excited to finally see her best friend after 4 days. "Alya-!" Marinette choked in surprise reaching out her arms and giving her the largest hug. "I brought you a treat." Alya winked at her; making the other's face scrunch in confusion.
Adrien stood at the door and waved; "Hey Marinette." He felt slightly awkward, more nervous if anything. Maybe it was the smell, the smell of the hospitals always made his nose tingle.
"A-Adrien—!" Marinette stammered; here she was looking like shit, and Adrien Agreste was standing in her hospital doorway! "Thank you for coming.." She mumbled, her face growing pink, turning away she coughed and covered her mouth groaning at the pain in her chest.
"My pleasure." Adrien finally stepped further into the room, and Alya glanced at the door before staring at her phone and smiling.
"OH gosh! Apparently they saw a sighing of Ladybug! I'd better go, I'll come by later tonight Marinette! Bye, I'll see you soon" Leaning over she gently hugged her friend as she grew much more stiff than usual.
Alya left the room after gently punching Adrien in the shoulder, he jolted and rubbed his arm feeling more nervous than usual. Marinette's cheeks seemed to grow the same shade of pink as Adrien's own. Maybe this was because of the fever? "So- how're you really feeling?" Adrien questioned, slowly walking over to her, taking one of the chairs stationed next to the bed. Firmly letting himself sit, he crossed his leg, letting his foot rest on the top of his knee cap.
"I just want to get better- so I can get back to Ch-"Marinette stopped, letting his fingers linger on her lips as she knew she couldn't say Chat Noir. How stupid. "-creative arts." Letting out a small giggle, it led to a horrible coughing fit.
'NO- I don't want to look gross in front of Adrien! How unattractive….' She thought to herself as she covered her mouth and leaned forward, gasping for a single breath.
Adrien quickly stood and moved next to her patting her back; "Marinette— It'll be okay. Just breath- come on. One- two.."
She fanned herself with her hands and slowly caught her breath inhaling a long sigh. Before exhaling the large force of air. Tears streamed down her cheeks, not only from the coughing but the fear of not breathing. She couldn't catch her breath there for a second. "That was so.." Marinette's voice was whisked away with the light tears and near sobbing. "I don't want to have this. " Turning she leaned into Adrien whose hands were placed on her shoulders, tightly hugging her.
"You're okay, I'm here.."
Rubbing her eyes, she attempted to compose herself; the only sound that seemed to swirl around them was the latest news on Ladybug.
"In other news, the mayor of Paris worries with Ladybug missing, and Chat Noir giving no sign of wanting to speak on her behalf. Paris' might be in soon danger. Why won't Chat Noir speak, and why is Ladybug taking a vacation from her usual heroic duties?
More to come next."
Adrien stared at the T.V fuming, why won't they just leave it alone? Ladybug will come back, she had too. She was probably taking care of her health, or family. Seems like everyone forgets they have a life behind the mask.
"Where do you think she is?"
"Hm?" Marinette made a small noise, as they pulled away, Adrien's hand sliding down her arm leaving his hand on the crease of her elbow. Staring at the T.V he scowled; "Ladybug. They just won't leave her alone… They keep talking about where she is, tell me something I don't know."
Perking her head slightly she sighed smiling a little, jeez- Adrien is showing so much care for Ladybug. But what did he mean, 'something he didn't know'?
"I think she's taking a— mental health break. Sometimes super hero's need them."
Even with her hopeful words, Adrien still sighed turning his face away from the T.V and to the window. "I just wish she told Chat something." He mumbled under his breath. Which, the dark haired girl missed what he had said.
Making eye contact once again with Marinette, Adrien smiled at her; making the other nearly sink into the hospital bed. "I'm going to have to go soon. My father had something planned for me today." Marinette nodded and bit on her finger sniffling. The sound of the machines and the wires in her arms beeped continuously.
"Be strong like Ladybug, Marinette." Adrien stood and leaned over her, kissing her forehead affectionately. Closing her eyes, she smiled, the soft press of his lips against her forehead sent chills down her spine and she felt home. The strength within her growing the longer he lingered by her side.
"I am." She said, more as a- yes I am Ladybug. Of course I'll be strong. And a- I am being as strong as I can.
Whispering gently into the top of her head he said; "I'll see you later tonight. Even if you won't be up."
Stepping back, he picked up the bag and Marinette waved to him, as he sadly had to leave his Princess' side. But he'll be back. At some point.
Stirring in her sleep, she groaned letting out frequent coughs; turning to her clock on the remote to call a nurse, it read; '5:43 AM' Mumbling something about it being too early, the sound of gentle snoring filled the room. Blinking, she turned her head to the end of her bed.
Char Noir, sleeping; sitting in one of the chairs and half of him at the end of the bed. He hands coiled around his face, snoozing away. Smirking, she sat up; reaching her hand forward she gently tapped his back. "Hey- kitty."
"H-hm?" Chat looked around and saw Marinette, his face that looked tired 5 seconds ago lit up with pure bliss. "P-princess! You're awake, and here I thought I'd never be able to see your beautiful sea blue eyes again." Immediately scooching over, Chat Noir took Marinette's hands firm in his own as he sighed; very much star struck.
"Ahh- beautiful awake and asleep."
Giving a face Marinette wanted to say something very- 'ladybug' like, but she held her tongue and giggled; "You're funny.. So how did you know I was here?" Raising a brow, she truly wanted to hear this one. Did he interrogate one of her friends? How'd he even know she was sick in the first place?
"O-oh. Well, you see. Ladybug once again, sent me- thee' strong Chat Noir to watch over my sleeping beauty." Winking at her, Chat Noir flexed his arm, hoping that would keep her mind off her sickness.
"I'd believe that one chatty Chat, if only Ladybug 'missing' (she quoted with her fingers) wasn't all over the news." Slowly moving her hand away from his own, he grew flushed and blushed harshly.
'Whoops, I forgot you saw the news with me.' Chat thought to himself, and gave a screwed looking face more for himself.
"Ladybug doesn't want me to tell anyone where she's gone. It's our little secret." Pressing his leathery fingers against her lips he hushed her slightly.
Marinette rolled her eyes moving her face away to sigh; "Bon dieu—" coughing yet again, she gripped onto the hospital gown that was covering her. Leaning forward she moved her face fully away from Chat. Attempting to catch a breath as the coughing got heavier in which she felt like a fish being out of water.
"M-Marinette!" Chat said concerned patting her back trying to make sure she was okay.
When things like this happened it scared him, it reminded him of the thoughts of losing Ladybug. But loosing Marinette, which would be just as worse.
Remembering the same gentle pat given by Adrien, Chat Noir did the same thing to Marinette. Raising her suspicion just a little; it was odd they spoke her name in the same tone, and quickly wanted to help her.. Maybe it was just the two of them being their protective selves?
"I-I'm ok-ay" The petite girl said through a rough voice, as she lifted her hand to indicate Chat Noir didn't need to worry about her.
Eyes growing wider, Chat sat down at the chair and gently rubbed her arm; making her stiffen and retract her hand back quickly.
"How long have you been here anyways Chat Noir?" Letting her right hand squeeze onto her left, she stared as he thought for a moment. "When you're parents left. You fell asleep on them."
"Creepy.." She murmured; "You've been spying on me?" she questioned in a flat tone, sending a large chill down Chat's spine. Was she mad? Should he have not come as Chat, but as Adrien? He had only thought her seeing him as Chat Noir she'd want to be strong like him. And even Ladybug.
"E-eh, when you say it like that Princess. I was just checking on you, you don't need to worry." Winking at her, yet another crippling smirk found its way across his lips.
Marinette folded her arms, pouting slightly; "Well… thanks for visiting."
So he was here for 6 hours. Her parents probably left when visiting hours ended at 11 o'clock, and that must have been when Chat snuck in through the window.
The two played eye tag for a moment and the door to her room was being knocked on; must have been the nurse. Chat gasped and Marinette swished her hand for him to hide. Rolling under the bed, Chat Noir held his breath as the nurse came in.
"Morning sunshine. Let's take that temperature." Her shoes clamped on the floor, and Marinette opened her mouth as the daily inspection became a routine these past few days.
"Looking good, your numbers have gone down significantly! I'd just say it looks like you're ready to go home. I'll go talk to the doctor to run some tests on your lungs and see how there doing, before I call your parents." The nurse left swiftly; enabling Chat to slide from out under and stood tilting his head.
"My strong little ladybug." He commented, Marinette gasped and looked at him; "What did you call me?" Chat chuckled, placing his hands on his hips; "You know when my ladybug is gone, you always turn into my new one while she's away."
Marinette shook her head slightly and giggled; "Do you tell all the girls that?" She spoke in a mimicking tone to his own; making the cat shack his head. "Nope, just you m'lady."
His ring beeped indicating Plagg was in dire need of food, he'd been in costume for a bit too long than expected.
Looking at the ring, his eyes traced back up to the sea blue eyes; "This is farewell for now little lady. But I will see you again soon." Blowing a kiss to her, he jumped on the window seal, saluting to the small figure before barrel rolling out of the window.
Marinette sighed and shook her head, however she smirked; "What a silly kitty cat.." she whispered as the nurse entered the room once more ready to do the last bit of testing.
"Welcome back Marinette!"
"We missed you!"
"How've you been?"
"You look good."
Everyone stood around Marinette as she gently rubbed the back of her head feeling embarrassed by all the attention she was receiving. "T-thank yoouuu." She said in a weary voice, before grabbing eye contact with Adrien who stood along the other side of everyone. With all the people talking she gently slid from the group and moved to Adrien. Letting her arms hang behind her back, rocking on the balls of her heels.
"Hi-"
"Welcome back Marinette. It's really good to see you again." Adrien smiled, placing his hand gently onto her shoulder, in which she blushed turning away from his handsome face.
"T-thank you Adrien. It was nice of you to visit me." Letting a hearty laugh escape his lips he tilted his head staring at the beautiful girl in front of him.
"We all missed you." He spoke once more, letting his hand fall from her shoulder; letting it be placed onto his hip.
"I missed you too." She replied in a dreamily tone.
"Hm?" Adrien questioned and she shook her head; "M-me too!" Marinette replied in a shaky voice, leaving the blond once more laughing and winking at her. Before turning to his friend Nino whom asked him a question.
Marinette nearly melted right then and there, the fact that she said something like that- no way! Alya came running to the scene where all the students were gathered and looked quite excited.
"Heey! Everyone check it out!"
She pulled up her phone and played the recent news video;
"It seems as if our Ladybug has returned to Paris once and for all! She was seen swinging through the skies of France this early morning. Paris is safe once again, thanks to Ladybug and Chat Noir."
Everyone cheered and Adrien clapped excitedly turning to look out to the sky. Smiling he heard a little cough behind him. "Ahem-"
Turning he saw Marinette, her finger tapping gently across her bottom lip as she blushed uncontrollably. "I told you she'd come back."
He looked from Marinette and back up to the bright sun; "I'm just glad you both did." He said more to himself if anything.
"You idiot, of course I wasn't dead!"
"Well- it's not like you tell me anything my lady! I was about to be your knight in shining armor and save you from such a catstrosity!"
"Don't be ridiculous it was only a cold."
"A cold that, I should have helped nurse you back to health."
"But you did.~ "