A/N: I don't own the show. Just my ideas.
A True Friend
"Ladybug…can…I talk to you for a few?" Ladybug whips around to look at him ready to say no but something stops her. Perhaps it is the look of desperation in his eyes, she isn't sure. She takes a closer look at his sagging shoulders and the overall ragged look of him that she normally doesn't see.
"Chat, are you ok? You're looking a little rough around the edges and I don't think it's from the akuma earlier." They did have a run in with an akuma earlier but it was dealt with easily, neither of them having to use their powers.
"I'm just…" Ladybug interrupts him with a bone crushing hug and he returns it. He rests his face into her neck and leans his weight on her shoulders. "I just need a friend my lady. My civilian life isn't the easiest and it's rather sad and lonely. I'm mentally drained before I even leave home. Most people despise going to school, but I look forward to it every day so I can get away from..." He lets out a sigh and lifts his head slightly. "Sorry ladybug, just really tired right now. Hard to put up a strong face all the time you know?" She rubs her hand along his back and into his hair to help sooth him. "I'm tired. Tired of not feeling comfortable to be myself at school, and tired of hiding my night time identity from you as well…it's just draining." She continues to rub her fingers against his scalp. She nods.
"Chat, anytime you need to talk I'm here for you. Don't be afraid to be yourself. We don't know who we are under the mask but I hope you know you can count on me to be your friend. A true friend you can trust, to always be there for you no matter what. I count on you in more ways than you know. I know you have my back without question, well the same goes to you too. I'll have your back no matter what. It's dangerous to reveal our identities, even to each other. I can tell you're hurting though, and it might turn out to be less dangerous in the end, the last thing I need is an akumatized bad punning alley cat terrorizing me…it's hard enough as is." He smiles and lifts his head up. He considers her bluebell eyes, one of the many reasons he was attracted to the girl under the mask since their first encounter. He sees the depth to her soul and it's amazing, genuine, and overwhelming. He isn't use to having people look at him with such care in their eyes and he loves it.
"Th-thanks ladybug", he lightly coughs to hide his welling emotions and hugs her tighter. "I know how you feel about revealing your identity, I would never want to force you into a situation that makes you feel like you have to reveal yourself to me. I want it to happen when you're ready and completely sure you want to do that. It sure would be nice though to hang out with you in civilian form." She smiles.
"Thank you for being understanding Chat. Maybe we should start trying and figure out who we are in civilian form? I've been wanting to reveal myself to you for a long time now, however I worry we will become distracted in our fights if we know each other's' identities. How about, first person that finds out gets a free meal out of it? I just worry you'll be disappointed with who I am under the mask…"
He lifts her head so she is looking at him. "Ladybug…I…the first day I saw you I vowed that I loved the girl under the mask…so that's impossible." She beams at him. "You know I worry the same thing…" She raises an eyebrow. "You? A confident, pun loving, girl chasing, flirty cat? Pfff I'll believe it when I see it."
"Like I said before my lady, I hide things very well. In fact, I've never even kissed a girl let alone go on a date with one. So yeah…" Her mouth drops.
"Wow…" Channeling her inner Ladybug she boldly pulls him closer to her and kisses him.
"Wow…" They hold each other in a hug, oblivious to the world around them.
A/N: Uh oh! What will happen? What do YOU want to happen? Leave a comment! :)
