Marinette woke up with a start. She remembered that her crime-fighting partner was also her beloved Adrien. She smiled as she thought of all the little hints that Cat Noir would give her to show that he loved her. The way he would always smile at her and protect her all costs. She even remembered when he risked his sanity to protect her from a hate inducing arrow. Marinette giggle and stretched. She was so excited to see Adrien today and she secretly hoped that she would have to transform in Ladybug sometime so that she could be with Cat Noir.

Marinette got ready for school and met Alya to walk with her to school. Alya just stared at Marinette and finally Marinette asked what she was staring at.

"Marinette, you are officially dating the guy you've been in love with for as long as I can remember." Alya threw her arms in the air. "And you're completely calm!"

Marinette laughed. "Oh, Alya, I have come to realize that Adrien is just like every other guy."

Alya punched her playfully. "Yeah, right. You're definitely hiding something."

Marinette just shrugged and smiled. When they arrived at the school, Adrien was leaning on the stairs with a sly smirk on his face. Marinette's heart leaped as she made her way towards her boyfriend. Adrien held out his hand and Marinette placed her hand in his.

"How are you today, Marinette?" Adrien asked, smiling.

Marinette felt her cheeks heat up and she knew she was blushing. Adrien gently caressed her cheek. "You know I love that color on you, don't you?"

Marinette slowly nodded and felt Adrien wrap his around her waist. Behind Marinette, Alya was jumping up and down and Marinette just laughed.

"Alya, are you okay?"

Alya stood still and a large smile was plastered on his face. "I'll leave you two alone."

Adrien waved at her as Nino came out to meet Adrien. "Dude, we have class now. Hurry up!"

He saw Adrien with Marinette and his mouth fell open. "Uh, Adrien, do you have something to tell me?"

Instead of Adrien answering, Alya grabbed Nino's arm and pulled him inside, muttering, "Can't you see that they are having a moment?!"

Adrien laughed and kissed Marinette's cheek. "Nino's right, we should get to class."

When they walked inside and sat down at their desks, Nino nudged Adrien. "Dude, when did you start dating Marinette?"

Adrien just smirked. "Just a few days ago, Nino. I was going to tell you, but I got…sidetracked."

Nino just nodded and said, "Ah, I understand." Nino nudged Adrien. "Well done, bro."

Adrien laughed and turned around to see Marinette. Her eyes were looking at the board where the teacher was writing something down. Marinette felt Adrien looking at her and glanced down. She smiled at Adrien and he smiled back. He turned back around and continued to smile. He was dating the best girl in the world, and she was so much more than he realized. Not only was Adrien dating Marinette, but Cat Noir was dating Ladybug. Adrien sighed and tried to listen to the teacher drone on about the lesson.

As class ended, Adrien stood up and waited for Marinette to gather her things. She joined him and they walked out of class, hand in hand. Marinette turned to him.

"Adrien, do you think tonight we should both take the night patrol?"

Adrien smiled. "Yes, I think that would be wise."

Marinette giggled softly and leaned against Adrien. He wrapped an arm around her waist and kissed her forehead. They walked back to Marinette's house and climbed up to her room. Marinette opened her purse and Tikki flew out. Adrien sat on the bed and Plagg flew out as well. Plagg and Tikki went to talk amongst themselves as Marinette joined Adrien on the bed. She leaned against him and he put an arm around her shoulder. Marinette quietly asked him, "Adrien, why don't we go to your house and spend time there?"

She felt Adrien stiffen and knew she had asked the wrong question. "I mean, we don't have to, it was just an idea…"

Adrien shook his head. "No, it's fine. It's just that…My father isn't the most social person."

Marinette nodded. "I know…Is everything alright between you and him?"

Adrien sighed. "Marinette, I feel like my father doesn't care about me. All he does is work and degrade me. He won't actually talk to me. Ever since Mom disappeared…Father has become distant. He doesn't seem to notice me. Nathalie is always the one to make sure I'm well taken care of." He glanced at Marinette. "Do you remember when Nino became the Bubbler?"

Marinette nodded, remembering how all her friends were in bubbles, helpless. Adrien sighed and continued, "Well, Nino only became the Bubbler because he was upset at my father. Nino wanted to throw me a birthday party but Father refused, calling Nino a bad influence. That's why he became the Bubbler."

Marinette grasped Adrien's hand and grasped it. "It's going to be okay, Adrien. You have me now."

Adrien smiled and gently kissed her. Marinette kissed back and slowly released the kiss. Adrien smiled at her. "One good thing did come from my father. On my birthday, he actually gave me a scarf. It was so unexpected!"

Marinette considered telling Adrien that she made the scarf, but decided against it. That scarf meant a lot to him because he thought his father gave it to him. That would mean that his father actually cared at Adrien. Instead, Marinette just smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Adrien."

Adrien chuckled then checked his watch. "Marinette, I have to go, but I will see you tonight."

He smirked and Marinette giggled. "I will definitely see you."

Adrien looked around. "Plagg, it's time to go. I promise you can see Tikki later."

Plagg appeared out of nowhere and flew back into Adrien's pocket. Adrien waved at Marinette disappeared down the ladder. Marinette sighed and thought about tonight. She would finally see Cat Noir as Adrien. It would be strange, but she was ready for it. The thought made her excited and her heart raced as she imagined fighting evil with her love and partner.