Hey guys! I'm so sorry I haven't updated in a while. 4 weeks or something like that by now, right? Well, before you get too upset, hear me out. I've been stuck in the hospital for two weeks with a grand total of 10 needles, and 7 sleepless nights full of pain and misery. Hopefully that'll ease your anger a bit. For now, here's another nice, long chapter, and I'll be posting more miraculous stories soon! Have at it...

Cat Noir felt a gentle hand brush his shoulder.

But before it settled down he said, "Ladybug...," his eyes still closed. He felt it draw back.

"How did you know?" A soft voice breathed. That's when he opened his eyes and blinked, as the bright sunlight filled his vision. Cat Noir hopped off the railing and turned to face his partner.

"I can always tell when you're around M'lady," he simply said, and was pleased to see that a small smile played on Ladybug's face, as she grew serious.

"Cat Noir, we need to talk. Now."

He was taken aback by her dire and desperate tone.

What was so important that she needed to talk about? To him no less. Nonetheless, he was ready to listen. Always.

"Of course. But whatever about?" His curiosity was building; He had never seen her this serious before. Then again, today's battle was also unlike any other. Volpina, the villian, had become akumatized after a run-in with Ladybug. Even after defeating her, Lila still had bitter feelings towards his lady. He had a sinking feeling that today wasn't the last they'd see of Volpina. Maybe it was about that...

Ladybug took a deep breath. Her question may be too blunt, but she needed an answer.

"How did you know?" She asked. Cat Noir stepped back. He should have anticipated this question. His did he not see it coming? Maybe he could get out of this. The superhero decided to feign innocence.

"Wh-what do you mean?" He asked, hoping Ladybug hadn't noticed his slight stutter at the beginning.

Oh she had noticed alright. She had a feeling he knew exactly what she was talking about. Yet still she repeated the question and pressed on.

"How did you know that the kid Volpina was holding was an illusion and not the real Adrien Agreste?"

Cat Noir sighed. How could he tell her the true reason? That was just it. He couldn't. So, he tried to avoid it by returning to his original argument.

"I just knew, okay?"

Ladybug studied his eyes. They looked nervous, and his ears and tail twitched the slightest bit. He knew something, but he didn't want to tell her. Cat Noir was hiding something, but what? And why? Ladybug knew she needed to know more.

"But how could you be so sure?" She asked him, her voice rising, and lower lip trembling now. "What if that was the real Adrien?"

Cat Noir stepped back, struck with the truth of the matter.

"I-," He tried to think of an answer. What if he wasn't Adrien? And that really could have been another person. When given the choice to give up their Miraculous, or the person, what would he have done? Of course the obvious first reaction would be to give up their Miraculous instead of chancing it.

But, given more time and thought, there were also some loopholes to this. For instance, if Volpina really did drop the person down the Eiffel Towers, either Ladybug or he could easily catch the person. And on the off chance that they don't...

"Well, if it was the real Adrien, that would mean at worst, one life lost vs. all the people in Paris!" He retorted, with the argument that made the most sense. To him, anyways.

Ladybug shook her head fervently. A life lost? How could that be so, so okay with him?

Especially Adrien's...how could Cat Noir be so heartless? Sure, if Hawk Moth had their Miraculouses, Paris would be miserable, but no one would die, right? She hoped. After all, Ladybug would have gladly given up her Miraculous if it meant Adrien would be safe, even if she endangered all of Paris. Although, she hadn't been thinking straight when "Adrien," A.K.A., Volpina's illusion, had been threatened.

Maybe there was some truth to what Cat Noir was saying. Either way, he couldn't risk people's lives like that!

"But Cat Noir, our job is to protect every citizen in Paris! You can't just bet with people's lives like that. Especially not with Adrien's..." her voice faltered at the end, realizing what she just said. Had she revealed too much? Ladybug took a step back, brining her hand up to her mouth in recognition of her obvious mistake.

Cat Noir raised an eyebrow and shook his head in irritation. She couldn't really blame him! His argument made the most sense, but Ladybug's emotions got in the way.

Her emotions...she never let her emotions get in the way of her life as a savior of Paris. That was something he admired, and also, he wasn't afraid to admit, was irritated by, since this was the reason she kept shutting him down. But for her to let her feelings slip, that only ever happened when she was around him. No, scratch that. Not him. Adrien. Could it be possible that his civilian self had something to do with this?

The last thing he needed was another girl fawning over him because he was a model.

Especially not Ladybug. Well, only one way to find out.

"Why do you care so much about this "Adrien Agreste" guy?" He demanded, making air quotes with his fingers as he spoke. "I mean, you were willing to give up your Miraculous for him! I know he wasn't just a random civilian to you," Cat Noir finished, crossing his arms over his chest, and waiting for an answer. Ladybug froze, as Cat Noir held her gaze, daring her to answer.

"I-I...," Ladybug stammered. But, was unable to come up with an excuse. Should she tell him? He already suspected something, so she might as well come clean. There was no way to get out of this one anyways. Ladybug sighed, defeated. "I'm sorry Cat Noir, but I- I love him," she said, turning away so she wouldn't have to see the hurt in eyes.

Now it was Cat Noir's turn to step back. His hands fell limply to his side, as his jaw hung open. This couldn't be happening!

Ladybug. The Ladybug. His Ladybug, only liked him for his looks and his money. Of all the people...He stood there in shock, wondering so much about this was going to affect them, (and boy was it going to change everything) that he almost missed what she said next.

"Most people know him as a handsome, rich model-," Cat Noir sighed at that. Of course. But Ladybug hadn't heard him and continued on.

"But...I've gotten to know him for who he really is..." Cat Noir's ears perked up at this point. "...I'll admit I didn't like him much when we first met. I sorta accused him of scheming with the school bully to make my life miserable, but...I was wrong. I was so wrong!" Cat Noir had a weird sense of déjà vu. Why did this seem so familiar?

"He helped me out, and I realized, there's so much more to him than meets the eye. He's so sweet, and kind, and misunderstood..."

Cat Noir felt a gush of emotions. Who was Ladybug who knew him so well?

"And yes, he's cute too, but besides that he's amazing. And even though I've hardly been able to talk to him, I- I love him Cat Noir, I'm sorry..."

Cat Noir stood there, stunned into silence for the second time in 5 minutes. He knew someone who hated him at first, then, after he had helped her and opened up about his problems, she had smiled.

And when she had smiled, she lit up the dark, stormy night when their friendship truly blossomed. He never payed attention to this fact before, but ever since that fateful day, all she'd do was stutter around him. His eyes widened in realization. Could it be possible...that...Ladybug was...Marinette? No, no, it couldn't be. Right? Cat Noir shook those thoughts from his head.

He couldn't think about who Ladybug was right now. At this moment, all he needed to know was that he still loved Ladybug, and she loved him. Well, the other him. But maybe, just maybe, if she knew that Cat Noir was really Adrien Agreste, she'd love him too. Either way, things couldn't really get much more...erm...weird between them right? The situation could only go up, and he knew she'd probably forgive him for this.

Ladybug looked down at her feet as fresh tears sting her eyes. The guilt crushed her inside, to admit all of this to Cat Noir. She didn't want to, because it would hurt him so much, but there was really no other way.

So this is my chapter after an unbelievably long time of no updating. So sorry about that, but, once again, not my fault! I'll be posting more Miraculous stories, and just updating this one, because, unlike most of my other stories, I actually know where I'm going with this one. *nervous laugh* Anyways, keep reading, and don't forget to follow favorite, and usual, leave a helpful review! Thanks for the support you guys, and I'll post as soon as I can!

Later,

OlympusLeague13