I would highly recommend to either listen to Gnash's song 'I hate you, I love you' before or during reading this. It really fits the mood and I pretty much had this song on repeat while writing this part.

Also shout out to my reviewers KoolKat, MegaMM, and ColorMeAya

I love reading your reviews, they really motivated me.


Ladybug was so wrapped up in the feelings before her, she didn't register the gentle thud as Chat Noir landed behind her. Chat looked at her from afar. Her silhouette looked like Marinette. The more time he had spent with her, the more time he had felt like he spent with his lady. It was an odd feeling, but he threw the idea to his friendship with Marinette mirrored that of his with his lady. Chat just knew that the platonic feelings had shifted from on girl to the other. Ladybug's relationship with him would be more than most normal romantic relationships. He knew that for a fact.

"My lady, I apologize for my tardiness. I was purreoccupied with something." He said as he lifted two bags. Ladybug turned around to look at him. The bags he went out of his way to get were the reason she beat him. He was so thoughtful and careful with her work.

"What is that you have there kitty?" She asked looking at the bags. Ladybug stood up and walked over to Chat Noir.

"I have a few things for you my lady. First a formal invitation from Gabriel Agreste to a fashion show next week." He said as he handed her an invitation. Where in the world did he get this, Ladybug wondered. She had forgotten to given him any invitations. "Secondly I want to wish you an early happy anniversary my lady." He took her hand that had taken the invitation and kissed it. Ladybug didn't pull away but got slightly irritated.

"Chat, be honest with me. Did you get rejected? This is a lot of stuff, even if it is our anniversary." She looked at him. Knowing her words were harsh, but she just needed to know. Chat looked away from her and dropped her hand.

"Honestly my lady, I'm such a coward. I looked her right in the eyes and couldn't say it. I'm going to do it at the fashion show. I have to do it at the fashion show. There's no other time more purrfitc." Ladybug rolled her eyes.

"Well ok, that's good to hear." She responded.

"Also with you there, I think I will be more confident. Honestly you always brought the best out in me." He smiled. Ladybug smiled back. "She's also the one who I commissioned this." He handed her the bag. Ladybug froze. Oh no, Chat Noir likes MARINETTE? Ladybug freaked out and took the bag and spun around. Her face went through so many face changes. She didn't even pull out the dress.

"Chat I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow." She said and zoomed off.

"My lady wait!" Chat reached out to no avail. Did he say something wrong? He recalled she had introduced him to Marinette. But how did she even know Marinette had made the dress that was in the bag. Was she very close to her? Would she tell her his feelings? Ladybug wouldn't do that, would she? He tried to call Ladybug but she didn't pick up. His chest hurt, he trusted her but he didn't feel right about this. Chat Noir jumped towards Marinette's house.

Marinette sat at her desk. At this point she had competently forgot about patrol. She had written out a chart. A line from Chat to her, one from her to Adrien, then one to Ladybug from him. Marinette tapped her pen on the table. Chat was always sincere to her as Ladybug. If he loved Marinette it would make this so much harder. She wished she knew who he was, she couldn't bare to reject him twice, as Ladybug and Marinette. Marinette was getting so close to Adrien. Her love was truely genuine. She was in love with everything he did, everything he stood for, every action he did. A knock on her trap door made her jump.

Marinette crushed the sheet of paper in her hands. She opened the door to see Chat standing there with a defeated look on his face. He looked like he was about to cry. Marinette ran to him and hugged him.

"What happened Chaton?" She asked patting his back.

"I think I upset Ladybug. I don't know what I did. She just left me." He held her tightly. Marinette suddenly realized the gravity of her actions. If she had done this to Adrien, he would have been devastated. He had been left all his life. But what confused Marinette, was why she was projecting Adrien on Chat Noir. It had been happening for a while now. With all the time she had been spending with Adrien, it made it easier to just see him everywhere.

"You were giving her the dress right? Was it that bad? Did she not like it?" Marinette knew the answer but she had to lead up to the reconciliation, just like how Chat told her to do for Adrien.

"She didn't even see it. She just ran off when I gave it to her." He was shaking.

"Maybe she finally realized how amazing and kind you are Chat Noir." Marinette mused as she ran her fingers through his hair. "Sometimes girls have to tactically retreat to get their feelings and thoughts straight." She assured him. "You love her right? It will be ok." Chat pulled away at the statement. Marinette was unsure if she should have said that.

"I respect Ladybug and she is very important to me. But I love you Marinette!" He said, almost shouting. "I'm tired of always failing to tell you how I feel. The me under this mask just can't stand it anymore." He looked at her.

"Chat you know I love Adrien." She trailed off. This was bad, things were going the wrong way.

"Marinette let me show you who I am. Let me tell you the right way." Chat said as he stepped back. His transformation dropping. Marinette shut her eyes up tight.

"No Chat, you can't!" She protested

"Please Marinette, just open your eyes." He tried to encourage her placing his hands on her shoulders.

"No Chat! I'm not going to let you put yourself in danger! I- I care too much about you to let you." She started off yelling but drifted off into a whisper. Tears started to dripping down her cheeks. She felt her face press against a shirt.

"Why do you have to be so stubborn Marinette?" He held her close. He let some time pass before speaking again. "I'm gonna do it right Marinette. I'm going to tell you. You won't know where it's gonna come from, so you won't be able to run from me. If you still don't share the same feelings for me, I will stop. I promise, my princess." He said as he kissed the top of her head. She hiccuped and hugged him. They let go of each other and Marinette kept her eyes closed till she heard him transform.

"See you next weekend." Chat said as he saluted her and jumped away.

Marinette admitted to herself, that had he been this way a week ago things might have been different. Did she even cheer him up? How did it become him comforting her? Marinette shoved her face into her pillow. Her head hurt.

Adrien sat on his couch. He had been willing to give Marinette everything. Just like he did for Ladybug. He was really bothered. What Marinette said about Ladybugs would have made his heart surge a week ago. Now he was just lost in his thoughts. Marinette taking up most of the space.

The next day Ladybug had made it a point to apologize to Chat Noir. When he landed she turned and opened her mouth. But a clawed finger found its way in front of her.

"I forgive you but I know how you can make it up to me." He said with a smirk. He hadn't gotten much sleep last night and he wanted nothing more than to just take a nap. He was half heartedly joking for her to lend him her lap, but she complied.

They stayed in silence. Ladybug ran her gloved hands through his hair. He drifted off to sleep.


Oh GOD put the pitch forks down! (TAT) I have a reason for this! I really want to emphasis that you can be straightforward but respectful. Adrien is a good boy, and I feel that if he were put into a situation like this, he would respect Marinette's wishes to keep him safe, instead of forcing the knowledge onto her. He wouldn't take the easy way out either. He would confront his feelings for her in person like he had planned to in the beginning. He was just caught up in the feels and just went for it. It's how he acts when he's Chat. From my observation any way.

Did I mention slow burn? Cuz this marshmallow will be golden! No burnt marshmallows here. (although burnt ones still taste good =w=)