Chapter 8
Ladybug started to get impatient. She had already waited 30 minutes and there was no sign of Adrien. She kept checking the Ladyblog in case there was an akuma, but there weren't any updates. She began pacing back and forth on the rooftop.
Where could he be? Thought Ladybug. Then, a sudden realization occurred. Ugh, I'm so dumb! His window's open because he's probably transformed into Chat Noir!
Ladybug pulled up the tracker on her bug phone and sure enough, Chat Noir's paw was on the map.
Wait a second, Ladybug thought to herself as she zoomed in on his location. Chat Noir is at my house!
She closed her yo-yo and raced to his location as fast as she could, without looking back.
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Chat Noir became bored quickly and started playing games on his cat phone (which was pretty hard to do, considering the small size of the screen and the fact that it was a stick.)
Yes! I finally completed level 167! Chat thought as he closed the phone and stretched out because he'd been sitting for quite awhile. He stood up and peaked in her window again. Where could she be? She wouldn't still be in the bakery, would she?
He jumped down to the door and the sign read, 'Sorry, we're closed.' Chat looked through the glass and no one appeared to be inside. He let out a sigh and thought, She must be at Alya's or something. I guess I'll see her at school tomorrow.
He looked at the time on his cat phone. Shoot! I've been gone for too long! I hope my father didn't notice yet. He extended his stick and raced home.
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BANG! Ladybug and Chat Noir were both too busy looking behind them, making sure they weren't being followed to notice what was in front of them. Just like during akuma fights, Chat fell on top of Ladybug.
"Sorry!" They both apologized before they opened their eyes. Once they did, they scrambled up off each other. "There you are!"
They stood there in silence for several moments until Chat said, "So, about earlier..."
"O-Oh, uh yeah." Ladybug laughed embarrassedly. "About earlier..."
"Chloé seemed to have gotten in the way, but I'm sure she wasn't trying to be mean." Chat assured Ladybug.
"No, I'm sure she didn't mean any harm..." Ladybug said uneasily.
"Are you alright, M'lady? You seem really nervous."
"Y-Yeah, it's just difficult knowing that it's youunder the mask. Wait, I don't mean difficult, just I guess it's d-different. I know that my longtime crush is actually my partner and best f-friend! I just feel s-so bad for rejecting y—" Ladybug's rambling was interrupted by Chat Noir wrapping her in a hug.
"Ladybug, it's okay. I never noticed that, well the real you was sitting behind me in class all this time." Chat assured her. "Ladybug, I'm glad we're best friends, but I was thinking that we could be more."
Ladybug felt her face get hot and she pulled away from the hug, putting her hands on his shoulders. "Y-You...You mean, you really w-want to?" She asked surprised.
"Of course! I don't want to sound shallow, but I've wanted to since the day we met!" Said Chat Noir. "What do you say?"
"Yes! Yes, yes, yes!" This time, she was the one who hugged him.
Chat Noir was hardly ever happier in his life. "See, Bugaboo? I told you I'd catch your eye one day." He said with a smirk. "I always know you'd be mine."
Ladybug touched the tip of his nose and giggled. "Silly kitty."
The two held their warm embrace for quite awhile before Chat put his hand around her waist and held her hand with the other, causing Ladybug to blush. "I have to get back home before my father worries too much, but before I leave I..." Chat Noir started to become a little embarrassed.
"Cat got your tongue, kitty cat?" Ladybug teased. She smiled up at him, but saw him awkwardly looking away. She took her unoccupied hand and placed it on his cheek. She closed her eyes and kissed him.
The kiss lasted several moments before they separated. They gazed at each other in awe for several more moments.
"That was...amazing." Chat Noir marveled.
"It was." Ladybug replied. "You don't want to do that again, do you?"
He responded by pulling her close again and placing his lips and hers once more. This time was even better. It was warmer, more passionate, and much less awkward. As their lips parted, they smiled and held each other close for a moment more.
"I'd better let you go... I wouldn't want your father, or my parents, to get upset. Ladybug said.
"Yeah, you're right." Chat Noir kissed Ladybug's hand. "Farewell, M'lady. See you at school tomorrow."
"See you." She responded and turned toward the direction of her house as Chat turned toward the direction of his.
"Uh, Chat?" Ladybug turned her head.
"Yeah, Bugaboo?"
"I, uh... I love you."
Chat Noir smiled. "I love you too."
Sense I've been gone for 34,482.6 years, I thought I'd give you an extra special, longer, double chapter night.
Thanks for reading!
~DefiantAir2173
p.s.~ for someone who's really never experienced any romantic feelings or anything, I added a lot in this chapter... XD
