MariPOV
I stay up late considering I had a nap earlier.
"Tikki. SPOTS ON." I smile as I transform into my alter ego. I jump out of my sky light. I make my way towards the Eiffel Tower. I let the wind blow through my hair.
I land on a high arched beam and crouch. The city is asleep.
"Hey Kitty." I say, I can feel a presence over my shoulder.
"So we're back to talking now." He leans against a beam.
"I was never not talking to you." I dangle my legs like a toddler.
"You kept ignoring me and you never stuck around." He sighs.
"I wasn't ignoring you Chat." I roll my eyes. "And I've been busy. You can't possibly expect me to constantly pay attention to you."
"No that's not what I meant." He scowls.
There's only silence for a few moments.
I stand and grab my yoyo from my hip.
"You're leaving already?" He grabs my hand.
"Yeah, just go hang out with someone else." It comes out with more malice than I hoped.
"What is that supposed to mean?" He frowns.
"Isn't Queen Bee on patrol tonight or something?" I shrug.
"Are you Jealous M'lady?" He steps out of the shadow. A smirk is present on the lower half of his face.
"You shouldn't call me that anymore." I shake my head and swing my yoyo.
"Wait." He grabs my hand. "Are you seriously avoiding me because of Queen Bee?!"
"No, I'm sorry if it seems that way. I've had a rough day. But the only reason I'm avoiding you, is so I can get over you. It hurts to see you." I sigh.
"What happened today?" He takes my hand.
"We shouldn't talk about our personal lives." I shake my head.
"Do you not trust me?" He looks hurt.
"No of course I do." I reach up to cup his cheek but I stop myself.
"Please fill me in." He begs.
"The guy I've been seeing...left for America to pursue his career." I give in. His eyes widen. The green is intoxicating. I swallow hard. We're at close proximity and it feels wrong...but so right.
"He must be blind...just to leave you like that." Chat scowls.
"No, I support his decision." I take a deep breath.
"Anything else?" Chat seems like he's digging for something. He knows me too well to know that's not it.
"Well this guy kissed me." I bite my lip.
"Who?!" Chat growls.
"Can't tell." I shake my head. "I probably would have enjoyed it more if the guy I've been seeing hadn't just called."
"Oh." He looks down.
"I think Queen Bee is patrolling around here." I smile sadly.
"Huh?" His eyebrows come together.
"If you need some attention," I scratch his chin and he purrs. I laugh. "You really are a cat aren't you?"
"Purrfect." Chat continues to purr.
"Okay Kitty I should go…" I smile.
"Do you have too?" He stares at me with his emerald eyes.
"Come on Kitten, shouldn't you be hanging around and bothering your girlfriend." I raise my eyebrows. He sighs. And turns to walk away. I screw my eyes shut.
Don't do it Mari, don't do it!
"I guess I can stay for a little while longer." I bite my lip. He turns around.
"I mew you could resist me." He winks.
"Never mind." I roll my eyes. He grabs me by the waist before I can get away. We stand staring at each other for a quick moment. I swallow hard. He bites his lip.
"Chat…" I place my hand on his chest to push him away. His heart is beating very fast.
"Don't push me away, please. It'll break my heart." His eyes are shiny.
"But-" my voice is lost.
"Ladybug." He whispers and leans towards me.
"We can't, not again, especially since you're dating Chloé. It's wrong. You can't do that to Bee." I back up. My back hits a beam. "Chat I'm serious!"
He places a hand beside my head and leans forward. I'm trapped. My heart is beating miles a minute. I swallow the lump in my throat.
"Please…" His breath shakes.
"It's wrong." My voice trembles.
His lips brush mine in a tease. I stare into his eyes not knowing what to do. I want to pull away before I give in.
"Marinette…" he whispers against my cheek.
"What?!" I push him away. "What did you just say?!"
"Shit." Chat backs up.
"I-I have to go." I feel sick. My stomach turns in circles. I swing off the tower and land on a building. I drop transformation. My chest hurts. I take in a harsh breath. There's a thump behind me.
"Let me explain, Mari!"
"I need space." I swallow hard.
"Please."
"How long have you known?!" I yell.
"Please don't be angry. But a couple of days after we broke up." He walks to me. I step back.
"Why didn't you tell me?!" My eyes well with tears.
"I was scared you would react like this." He continues to near me.
"Stop!" I put my hand out. "You lied. You played me this whole time!"
"Please, Marinette!" He holds my shoulders.
"No." I push him away. "All those times you visited me...how could you?!"
"I didn't mean to find out." He protests. "Marinette I would never hurt you on purpose."
"You just did. Tikki spots on." Before my transformation is even complete I jump out. Mid air I grab my yoyo and sling it far away. I just need to get away.
AdrienPOV
What kind of dumbass would say her name. I mentally slap myself in the face. I scour the streets for her. I can't have her hating me. I find her sitting on a bench in the park.
"Go away. I know you're there." She speaks.
"Marinette."
She doesn't turn around.
"I said go away."
I don't, I take a seat next to her.
"Please don't hate me." I beg.
"I don't hate you Kitty." She sighs. I can tell she's been crying. "I'd never hate you."
I lean over and wipe the tears off her chin. She swats my hand away.
"You lied."
"I...know. It was wrong, I'm so sorry." I turn her face to me.
"I don't want to know who you are." She turns away.
"Wait why?" I'm hurt.
"It's too dangerous." She rubs her face.
"But-"
"No Chat. There's no argument that will convince me." She wipes her eyes.
"Okay okay." I agree.
"I need some time." She turns to me.
I press my lips against hers. She turns away from me.
"I can't. You have a girlfriend." She stands up.
"Um funny story...we're not dating." I scratch my neck. Marinette groans and starts to walk away. I grab her by the waist.
"Listen, it was Bee's idea. She suggested it. She said it was the only way to win you back." I tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Anything else?!" She growls. I smile.
"No, no more secrets except my identity. Cat's honour." I promise.
She lies her head on my shoulder. I kiss the top of her head.
She sighs and snuggles up against me.
"Are you cold?" I wrap my arms around her.
"A little." She rubs her head against my shoulder. I chuckle.
"Hang on Purrincess." I pick her up and jump away on my baton.
I set her down on the rooftop where we have the blankets set up.
"I didn't want to ask but…" Marinette rubs her arms.
"You don't only like Ladybug...right?" She looks worried. I stare at her in disbelief.
"You're the same person. I see Ladybug in Marinette and Marinette in Ladybug." I grasp her cheek and turn her to me.
"I just wanted to make sure. That you don't like me because I'm Ladybug." She looks me in the eye.
"Marinette...I've always liked you. But maybe because I met you as Ladybug first I fell for you in the mask." I pull her in for a hug.
"Chat…" she pulls away. "This doesn't fix things with us."
"Right...sorry." I back up.
She sits down on a blanket.
"You should've told me." She shakes her head.
"I'm sorry, I was scared." I sit down next to her.
"And I can't believe you lied to me about dating Bee." She lies down and covers her eyes.
"Yes, it was a mistake." I let out a breath.
She grunts.
"I'm sorry Mari." I hang my head.
"Yeah…"
"You're not going to forgive me?!" I turn to her. She's smirking.
"Hmm, not yet." She rolls onto her stomach and kicks her legs back and forth.
"Agh Mari you're killing me!" I say and blush. She grins.
"Here Kitty Kitty." She beckons me with a finger.
I unintentionally growl. I cover my mouth and look away.
She laughs and wraps herself in a blanket.
I stare at her.
"You're so cute." I daydream.
She covers her head with the blanket.
"Mari?" I crawl towards her.
"Go away." She says. Her voice is muffled by the blanket.
"What? Why?" I pull the blanket back and stare into her eyes.
"Stop doing things that makes me not mad at you." She whines.
"Your such a baby." I boop her nose with mine. She sticks her tongue out.
"But you like me." She grins. "Tikki spots on." She transforms. A heavy ray of pink light encircles her body. She emerges in full costume. I stare at her.
"You are absolutely mewtiful M'lady." I grin and lean towards her.
"Ah ah ah Chaton." She wiggles out of the blanket. " I'm still thinking."
"I already apawlogized." I pout.
"It takes time to fix mistakes." She smiles. "Bug out." She says before flying off into the night.
I find Bee sitting alone.
"Hey."
"Save it I saw you two." She scoffs.
"Wait what?" I run a hand through my hair.
"You kissed her." She stares at me with tear filled eyes.
"Yeah, I did. Why are you so angry?" I ask confused.
"Because we're together. I thought we had something?!" She stands up.
"You can drop the act Chloé, you helped me get Ladybug back." I step back.
"God you're dumb." She yells. "Can't you tell I'm in love with you?!"
"What?!" I say alarmed.
MariPOV
I immediately fall asleep when my head hits the pillow.
My alarm sounds again and again. I slam my hand on the snooze button.
The alarm wakes me up again.
"Fine…" I wake up and stand on the ground. I crawl across the floor and pick up my phone.
There's a notification on the screen.
Fashion show
I spring up. Oh no.
I shove my designs into their protective bags and sling my backpack across my shoulders. I have to wear something nice in case I have to socialize with someone else. I throw on a tight pastel blue romper and transform. I land on the school roughly and drop transformation before entering the school.
I sprint to the auditorium chairs are set up in rows.
I walk to the back of the room and enter a door to a back room. Makeup and vanities are set around the room. It's crowded people are rushing around. I feel a hand around my upper arm.
"Thank god you're here."
"Lila? Where's Nathaniel." I wiggle out of her grasp. She looks like a professional model.
"He's doing a crappy job at doing my makeup." She whines.
"Lila you look fine go sit down!" I search for our set vanity.
"Only FINE?!" She screams. I find Naths red hair and pull her over.
"Oh thank goodness you're here." He takes my dresses and hangs them up.
"This is pure chaos!" I scowl.
"Listen Mari we need to get our shit together and get this show on the road." Nath grabs my shoulders.
"Yeah sorry my bad." I nod. "Lila sit down!"
"Put this on." I hand her a pair of gold shoes.
"It's too small." She shakes her head.
"LILA THESE MATCH THE DAMN DRESS PUT THEM ON! IT'S YOUR FAULT YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME YOUR DAMN SHOE SIZE!" I growl.
"I'm not wearing them they'll ruin my feet." She crosses her arms.
"Then move over I'll wear it." I sit down on the stool.
"This is so dumb. I'm leaving this group I can't deal with this bullshit." She hisses and stomps away.
"Start doing my makeup." I command Nathaniel.
