AN: Hi! So it's been a while...but time goes by when you work every day. Honestly, I've been trying to write this chapter for almost a year now and I finally finished it. Honestly, I feel like I could have done better, but my writer's block has been in the way.

I hope you like it! My goal is to try and do all the ships in the love square and Ladrien for me is a bit difficult to come up with an idea for, but I tried!

I really hope you like it and hopefully, the next wait isn't so long! Thank you for patience!

- Shay

Chapter 4:

"Right on, dude! I can't believe you swung this!" Nino cried out in excitement, holding out the four tickets in his hand, which were promptly snatched by his girlfriend who had to see for herself.

"Wow, this is /so/ going on my new blog!" Alya grinned, taking out her phone to take a picture of the tickets and then a selfie with Nino.

Dimensional Avengers was the biggest movie of the year. Everyone wanted to see it, even Chloe who had laughed in Max, Marc and Nathaniel's face about the comic book months before. Why was it so popular? Because Paris's greatest and hottest actors were starting in it! Thomas B. Evans, Karen Olsen and Chris Martin. Plus, a small cameo role by teen model heartthrob, Adrien Agreste. It was the talk of the town and everyone in the class was going to the big premiere that night thanks to Adrien pulling a few strings.

"It was really no problem, I know how excited everyone was to see this and I like it when my friends are happy." Adrien smiled at them as they made it to the park. He sat on the bench and looked at the time on his phone. "What time did you say Marinette would be here?"

Alya pulled out her phone and hummed, "Honestly, it was eight minutes ago, but you know how that girl is and being on time." She chuckled, linking her arm with Nino's.

Adrien frowned with concern as he glanced over to where the Bakery was. He knew Marinette was known to be late, but something felt off about today. "Maybe we should check on her, just in case?" he asked, looking back to his friends.

Alya looked at him and sighed, pushing her glasses up her nose. "I'm sure she will be here soon, but if it makes you feel better, we can go," she smirked at him, "You seem awfully concerned about her."

"Of course I am, she's my friend," Adrien said, confused by her strange behavior.

Alya and Nino shared a look and shook their heads at his obliviousness. "How about you go over to see how she is and if there's something wrong you can just text us?" Nino suggested, causing Alya to smirk more squeezing his hand with approval.

"If you're sure?" Adrien looked at them, "Wait, I get it." he grinned at them, "You two just want to be alone. I can understand that. No worries." he winked at them, "Have fun, lovebirds!" He waved before running off, chuckling softly. They were perfect for each other, soulmates. Someday he hoped he and Ladybug would be like that. So in sync and in love. He sighed wistfully.

The ring of the front door of the bakery alerted Tom and his dear wife of a visitor and a possible customer. They looked up, squinting from the bright sun that was almost ready to set, to see Adrien coming in with a polite smile on his face. The baker let out a joyful laugh and waved his large hand at the boy his daughter was so fond of. "Adrien! It's so good to see you again! Are you here for Marinette?"

"Well, sir, Marinette was supposed to meet us at the park to go to the movies and I was worried when she didn't come. I just came to check on her." Adrien replied honestly, "I know that she can be late sometimes, but I don't want her to miss out on the fun."

Sabine walked out behind the counter and placed a hand on his shoulder, "I'm sure Marinette would love that." she grinned over to her husband, who had began to make a special box just for the model of different pastries. Did the boy ever eat? She gently lead him from the door towards the way up to their home, "Go on up, I think she was doing her homework or sewing something and lost track of time."

"Thank you, Mrs. Dupain-Cheng." Adrien smiled at her and headed up the stairs to their cozy and warm apartment. He loved coming over there. Everything felt so lived in and you can feel the closeness and love the family had for each other just radiating from the walls. Not one photograph had them frowning, they were all happy. He was envious. He wanted his father to look at him the way the Dupain-Cheng's did to Marinette. But he would never let jealousy take over, he didn't want to be the person Marinette first thought he was because he was friends with Chloe. He didn't want to lose such an amazing friend like Marinette.

After his glance around, letting the warm feeling overwhelm him, he headed up the stairs that lead to Marinette's bedroom. He knocked on the hatch and waited a few seconds. When there was no response he grew worried. Was she alright? DId she fall asleep? When he heard a loud thump he grew worried and his superhero instincts took over.

Without much of a thought, he pushed the hatch open and jumped inside, his arms in a defence position. What he wasn't expecting was to see Ladybug standing in the middle of Marinette's bedroom. "Ladybug?"

She turned around with a gasp, her cheeks instantly turning the color of her suit. "Adrien! I uh...what are you doing here?"

He stood up straight and frowned in confusion, "I could ask you the same, I came to get Marinette to go to a movie...where's Marinette?" he looked around the room and noticed that the room was indeed Marinette-less.

"The mov-Oh, Marinette, she's just...out!" she a look of realization crossing her face and scratched the back of her head nervously. "I'm here because I just wanted to make sure she was okay. She is one of the only people in her class that hasn't been akumatized and I don't want her, or you, to fall victim to Hawkmoth."

That made sense and was very smart, maybe if they could help calm the Partisans it can prevent them from becoming prey to akumas. It also kept them one step ahead of Hawkmoth. His Lady was so smart. He felt a dreamy smile tug on his face, before her words hit him. "Wait, me?" he questioned in confusion.

Ladybug stood up straighter, her head high and back to full confidence. She must have been spooked to see him there. It happens. "Of course, you and Marinette are the only ones left in your class, and I don't want anything to happen to you. You're important to me." she said sweetly, a soft smile on her lips.

"I love you…" Adrien sighed, "I mean, I love what you do for the city and how much you care about everyone's well being!" he finished quickly, his cheeks turning pink.

She blushed more and looked down, "Thank you, Adrien." she stepped towards him and kissed his cheek softly, "I should go." She saluted him and was about to leave when he stopped her.

:Wait!" he ran over and grabbed her hand, "Um…" he didn't think too far ahead when he stopped her, he just didn't want her to leave, he felt so much comfort in being in her presence, even out of uniform he felt this connection between the two of them that he has only felt once before with Marinette, but that connection was merely friends. WIth Ladybug, he couldn't hold in his love for her. She was everything to him and more. She was the sun to his moon. The chocolate to his croissant, the camembert to his Plagg-okay. Maybe he was getting carried away.

"Ladybug, I...I…" She looked at him with her big bluebell eyes and he was at a loss for words. He wasn't thinking, he was out of his suit, it would was a horrible idea, but his mind was overpowered by his heart. All at once, he leaned forward and kissed her cheek in return. He couldn't find the words to express how he felt, but from the look on his Lady's face, he was sure she knew.

She gave him a shy smile, "I have to go…" she whispered, before swinging out of the room,. "I love you…" he whispered to the empty room again, the words finally coming out. She was so perfect. If only he could truly tell her how he felt. He sighed and looked around, realizing where he was. Wait...where was Marinette?

Adrien ran back to where his friends were still waiting for him, his arms full of a box of pastries from Marinette's parents. Nino came over to him in confusion, "Dude, if you wanted a snack you could have just said." He joked, causing Alya to roll her eyes and step closer to Adrien, "Where's our girl?"

"Huh?" Adrien looked up at them, still dazed from his encounter with ladybug, "oh, uh, she wasn't there.." he trailed off, only to feel a weight fall into his back, but thankfully he was able to stay standing, the weight not so much.

Marinette jumped to her feet quickly and gave a nervous laugh, "Sorry! I went to Mme. En Tissu to get some more thread and lost track of time!" She scratched the back of her head in a way that sparked familiarity to Adrien. It was Marinette though, she always is nervous. He didn't understand it though. She has no reason to...was it him? She acted fine around everyone else...even Chat!

Alya shook her head and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "It's all good, girl, we can just make the previews." she looked at her boyfriend and Adrien, "Shall we go?"

"Uh, yeah! Let's go!" Nino patted Adrien's back as he joined the girls as they started to walk away.

Adrien stayed where he was for a moment, his eyes searching the roof tops in hopes to find any flash of red. Even a glimpse of Ladybug would make his heart skip a beat. When he didn't see her he slumped a little in disappointment and ran to catch up with his friends.