Woop woop another new chapter. just a warning but I probably only have at most three more chapters started before my next writers block sets in. A Writis I've mentioned before, this story can occasionally be difficult for me to write without upsetting my own mental health and sometimes I have to put myself first when it comes to this story. Writing is a hobby for me, I'm not going to do it if it makes me feel like crap for a month afterwards.
She turned suddenly, eyes wide in surprise, "Chat? You're still here?"
And indeed, he was. He hoped down onto the magic boat, looking at her confused. "I believe I asked first, shouldn't you be getting home? I bet your parents have been really worried about you, you should let them know you are safe."
As her previous joy faded and left the stress of the kidnapping with her, she suddenly felt very tired. While partially physically tired, for the most part she was mentally tired. It had been a long, stressful day. After weeks of moping and she was done.
"What do you want, Adrien?" She looked him straight in the eyes as she said that. She saw the surprise and fear flicker across his face before he tried to respond.
"I don't know who you're talking about, but it isn't me," was all he managed to get out before she interrupted.
"Cut it out, I know ok. I've known for a while now. I'm not going to tell anyone. It's… fine, I guess. I wasn't happy at first but that wasn't really about you." She looked at him, took a deep breath, and continued. "I have something to tell you too. But before I do I want you to know something; I loved you, I really did. But there is no way we can be together after I tell you my secret. And I've accepted that. And you deserve to know my secret too."
She looked over to where Tikki was hiding, "You can come out Tikki." She did. She flew around Marinette for a few moments before heading over to where Chat Noir was standing.
"Marinette, what- "
"Chat, Adrien, I'm Ladybug."
Oooo the truth comes out and the confrontation begins. (Don't worry about the cliffhanger, I'm uploading the next chapter tomorrow)
So Marinette decided she was tired of all the lies and secrecy and guilt and ended up just letting it all out. She also recognized that it was unfair that she knew who he was but he didn't know her. She just also assumed that now she has told him, he'll be disappointed
