Author's Note: Wow, it's only been the first chapter and I've received a lot of positive vibe coming from the first chapter. I apologize for the late update though, things got so hectic at school and I was looking for inspiration. Thank you so much and because I'm overwhelmed by these results here's another chapter. :)

~princessamber081898

Disclaimer: I don't own the series.


Chapter Two

The group picked up Marinette at her house. The girls decided to sit together while Nino sits on the front and Adrien drives. Marinette plugged on her earphones and listened to her favorite British girl group, Little Mix. The four of them were on their way to the beach. Adrien and Marinette were both hoping that no akuma will mess up their plans.

"Marinette," Alya called out.

"Huh? What?" Marinette asked.

"I was wondering what you're going to wear today at the beach," Alya asked.

"Um, I don't plan on going swimming," Marinette answered. The reality was that she had a lot of scars during her battles as Ladybugs and she didn't want to explain them to Adrien, Nino and especially Alya. Alya will just worry about her and she doesn't think she'll have that.

"Why not?" Adrien asked.

"You're one to talk, you said you won't go swimming, too. You'd rather go to the cave," Nino retorted.

"Well, I think it's so much exciting than going swimming," Adrien countered.

"Since you're both not going in the water, why don't you, Marinette, go with Adrien?" Alya suggested, sensing the perfect opportunity for the two to be alone.

"Are you sure you two don't need someone to watch our stuff?" Marinette asked.

"Yes, besides the beach is pretty much deserted this time of year," Alya said.

"If you say so," Marinette said. She then looked at the mirror to see Adrien watching her, she blushed, "Is that okay with you?"

"Sure, company at the cave is always welcome," Adrien said, smiling.

"Well, you're looking pretty smug," Nino commented.

Marinette blushed at Nino's comment while Alya nudged her. "See you guys later and you guys don't have too much fun without us, okay?"

What the heck? Marinette yelled in her mind. She chuckled nervously, "So, let's go?"

Adrien smiled at her and he offered her his hand.


Nino and Alya shared knowing looks as their friends walked away with hands intertwined. Nino glanced at Alya, who was looking really happy. "We're not really going to swim, are we?" We're just going to spy on those two?" Nino guessed.

"You know me so well, babe," Alya said as they discreetly followed Marinette and Adrien. "I think it's finally time, Adrien gets over his crush on Ladybug and start giving Marinette a chance, don't you think?"

"I know, he's been pining for Ladybug for three years. I don't think he's Ladybug's type, though," Nino said.

"Yeah, because I'm telling you, Ladybug is in love with Cat Noir," Alya said.

"Just because Ladybug would protect Cat Noir with her life and vice versa doesn't mean that she loves her. She's still rejecting him after all these years." Nino defended.

"Hmmm, I suppose you're right. Still, there'll come a time when they'll be a couple and live their happily ever after. They all deserve it," Alya said.

Nino just nodded in agreement.


Meanwhile, Marinette and Adrien arrived at the cave. The cave was typical, it was however hidden in plain sight. There's a salt water pool inside where fish and some shells can be found. Ladybug and Cat Noir found the place while on patrol.

It's Ladybug and Cat Noir's secret cave so how would a civilian like Adrien know about it? Marinette asked herself.

"So, how did you find this place?" she asked Adrien aloud.

"I stumbled upon it while I was out with a friend," Adrien answered.

"It's beautiful. The pool has salt water," Marinette noted. She dipped her feet into the pool.

"Hey, you want to go fishing? There are fish in the pool. I just don't know what kind of fish," Adrien said.

Those were the exact same words Cat Noir asked her when they first discovered it.

"What did you say?" Marinette asked.

"I asked you if you wanted to go fishing. The last time I was here with my friend, she declined. She wanted to leave. I couldn't really blame her, it was night and the moon wasn't out," Adrien replied.

Marinette smirked but then her expression changed from mischief into despair. "ADRIEN AGRESTE, YOU DO NOT LEAD A WOMAN TO A DARK PLACE!" she scolded him.

"Chill, Marinette. The moment she wanted to leave, we did. It's sad she never wanted to return," Adrien said.

Could Adrien really be Cat Noir? Wait a minute, Cat Noir loves anime. I don't know if Adrien still likes them, He doesn't seem so interested. Cat Noir does, though. In fact, in their latest patrol, his latest anime is the anime, Kiznaiver, Marinette thought to herself.

"Have you seen the Japanese movie, Whisper of the Heart?" Marinette asked.

Adrien's eyes narrowed in confusion, "No, I haven't. I just finished Kiznaiver last night. I barely have time to watch because of schedule though." The same answer Cat gave Ladybug in their patrol last night.

Ha! The cat's out of the bag! Wait, what? If Adrien is Cat Noir, that means she's been rejecting the advances of the guy she's liked all these years. Now that she thought about it though, the hair and eyes were similar. It's their attitude that makes them different.


"Why does Marinette look conflicted?" Alya asked. They've been hiding behind a rock. Nino ignored her and just watched. "Why are they not talking? Why did they stop talking?" Alya demanded.

"Let's go back to Alya and Nino. They're probably worried," Marinette said, her voice not as cheerful as usual.

Nino and Alya's eyes widened and they scrambled to get back to their spot on the beach and made sure they looked like they've spent enough time in the water. Adrien walked ahead while Marinette seemed to belost in thought.

"You guys have been the water this whole time?" Adrien asked.

"Yeah, you got a problem with that?" Alya challenged. Marinette smiled and shook her head.

Marinette and Adrien sat down the table and both of them prepared the food. Then Marinette decided to be sure of her theory. She accidentally hit the Sprite before the bottle hits the sand, Adrien caught it and smiled at her.

"Thanks, Adrien," she said, smiling at him.


Author's Note: Oh no! What's gonna happen? Anyway, let me know if you guys liked or hated it? Three reviews gets you a new chapter.

~princessamber081898