IMPORTANT: This new chapter picks up in the middle of the last chapter and continues to switch P.O.V.

Previously:

"Chat? Its Ladybug."

'Oh no! What have I done!?' Ladybug began to panic mentally as soon as the words left her mouth. 'I can't do this? Should I really just tell him that I know his secret Identity?'

The thought had been swirling around in Ladybug/Marinette's head ever since she found out that Chat was Adrien. Up until this moment, she had been afraid to tell him who she was. It would probably overcomplicate things; especially with the complicated "love-square" between the two of them. Despite this fact, batgirl was right- If Adrien/Chat really liked Ladybug, then he would like Marinette too.

So there was really nothing to be afraid of… right?

The door swung open and Ladybug readied herself to confess her love.

…

Lady Bug had just knocked on the door, softly calling out,

"Chat? It's Ladybug." to announce her presence.

Adriens head snapped up and Plagg thought he heard the blond mutter to himself

"Play it cool, Adrien."

Plagg watched in borderline horror (but mostly avid fascination) as Adrien opened the door.

"Wait! Adrien! You're not in costu-"

Plagg refused to admit that his worried cry may have been muffled by the amount of Cheese that was stuffed into his mouth at the moment. Before the cries of the small black cat could reach Adrien's ears, the French opened the door. Plagg face palmed. Donning his cheeky "Chat-titude," Adrien smirked a little as he came face to face with Ladybug.

Then Adrien caught sight of Ladybug's crystal clear blue eyes and all that came out was, "uhhhhh- m'lady. Hi. Didn't expect to see you here."

...

Ladybug froze. She had not been expecting this. The door to Adrien's room had opened, revealing not the mysterious and costumed face of Chat Noir but the memorable (beautiful, picturesque, comely, attractive, handsome) face of Adrien Agreste.

Ladybug froze, not sure how to respond, her first thought immediately being.

'OHMYGOSH HE KNOWS THAT I KNOW! Why else would he be out of costume?!'

The sudden shock was followed by a wave of guilt, mixed with relief. 'I don't have to break the news to him. I'll just explain that I knew his secret Identity all along.' Considering why she had not talked to Chat about his secret identity sooner, she started off,

"Chat, there's something really important I want you to know-"

"Really? Does it have anything to do with my spectacular display of talent earlier? 'Cause there's more where that came from." Adrien said sarcastically, cutting Ladybug off mid-sentence.

The arrogant interruption was not something Adrien would do- it was a move Chat Noir would make.

"Hm?" Ladybug's initial reaction was once again one of extreme confusion.

It was then that the red and black spandex wearing heroine realized, 'Chat does not realize he is out of costume!'

The realization it Ladybug like a major earthquake hits a small, third-world country. She could see it more clearly now; the way he stood, the way he crossed his arms, the sure, confident movement. All were denotative of the fact that Adrien currently thought he was Chat Noir.

Ladybug had always considered Chat to be a bit dim- but forgetting that he was not wearing a mask? That was a little extreme. Once again, all the fears that plagued Ladybug when she considered discussing their secret identities returned to haunt her.

"No. It's something else." Ladybug nervously assured Chat.

'This is the perfect opportunity to expose that I know who he really is! What better way to talk about unmasking secret identities than to talk to the secret identity of Chat Noir, unmasked!?'

"Chat… I know that-" Ladybug struggled to get out, not finding the strength to finish the sentence.

Adrien blinked in confusion raising and eyebrow. It was a little quirk, small and insignificant, but so undeniably "Adrien" that it stunted Ladybug mid-thought.

Ladybug realized (she was having quite a few realizations) that Adrien had never talked to her like this before. He had never talked like this to anyone before. The cocky attitude, confident stance, and relaxed grin were all things Ladybug associated with Chat Noir. Adrien was always poised, always calm, and always polite: a golden boy. He was handsome and courteous (any school girl's dream), but at that moment, acting more like Chat Noir than the heir to the Agreste fortune, Adrien seemed more in his element than ever. It was if the natural, realistic, Adrien had come out of the unbreakable, over-polished shell.
Ladybug had always dismissed Chat Noir as a bit over eager and self-confident, but somehow these qualities seemed more suited to the man behind the mask than to the superhero. In comparison to this "new" Adrien, the "old" Adrien seemed stiff and uncomfortable.

In other words, Adrien acting like Chat was like looking at a completely different Adrien. For the first time since discovering his secret identity, Ladybug did not worry that Adrien would dislike her because Marinette was too "different" from Ladybug. Instead, she wondered if the Adrien she had come to know and adore was the real Adrien at all.

'It's all too confusing!' Ladybug thought. 'I can't do this!'

However, Ladybug somehow found a way to finish her sentence.

"-that we have a mission. Yep. I know that we have a mission. Report to the control room in ten minutes."

And with that, Ladybug slammed the door in Adrien Agreste's face, leaving him to wonder why this mission was so important.

…

Plagg watched in confusion as Ladybug and Adrien stumbled through the most undoubtedly awkward conversation he had ever had the privilege of witnessing. For a brief second, Plagg considered reminding Adrien that he was out of costume (And thus jeopardizing his secret identity!) The idea that perhaps he should just help Adrien out with his girl problems also crossed his mind, but the strong odor of Camembert had captured his attention.

"Nah." He said to himself. "Let them suffer."

Grabbing a piece and lounging back, Plagg smiled.

"This is going to be entertaining."

…

Beast Boy was not surprised to find Adrien sulking in his room. The blond hero had just been embarrassed in front of his crush, and was not taking it well.

"Hey, uh, Adrien?"

"Mhh."

"You O.K.? And… stuff?"

"I guess."

Beast boy hesitated before responding. Although the two teenaged heroes had gotten on splendidly, neither were good with negative emotions, and Beast Boy did not want to endanger their fledgling friendship.

"It's not that bad?" Beast Boy finally offered, his voice squeaking with uncertainty.

"Not that Bad! Ladybug seemed disgusted with me!" Adrien suddenly said forcefully.

"Disgusted is a strong word, dude!" Beast Boy countered.

"You didn't see her face!" Adrien shot back. "I bet she was going to tell me what an incompetent partner I was, but instead she just slammed the door and left!"

If Beast Boy was paying a bit more attention, he would have noticed that Adrien's use of the phrase "her face" implied face-to-face contact while Adrien himself was unmasked. However, as was common with the green hero, Beast Boy got caught up in the moment and argued back,

"Well, we're going on a mission, so this is your chance to prove you are a worthy partner!"

"What?"

"I volunteered us for a mission, along with Ladybug and Batgirl."

Adrien groaned, "That's exactly what I DON'T need right now!"

"I was trying to help, dude!"

"By volunteering me for a mission after that fiasco?"

"The mission is a second chance to show how tough you are. Kid Flash won't even be there!"

"Beast Boy, this is a terrible idea."

"Oh come on, bro, we can make this work!"

"I've got to recharge, Beast Boy. Getting landed on by Kid Jerk takes a lot out of you. So bye."

Adrien stiffly opened the door and gestured to it. Not sure what else to say or do, Beast Boy resigned himself to giving the french team some time to cool off.

...

As entertaining as a literal "love-square" was, Batgirl was starting to get annoyed by the constant fumbling and dreamy-eyed gazes.

For the Batman's sake! Chat Noir had practically given his identity away in an idiotic manner over and over again, but Ladybug lacked absolutely any initiative when it came to confronting Adrien. Which is why Batgirl was squirming through the vents toward Chat Noir's room. Batgirl was had created the hypothesis that if she eavesdropped enough, a way in which this horrid mess could be fixed might be revealed. That was when she heard the recognizable sound of arguing.

"I was trying to help, dude!"

"By volunteering me for a mission after that fiasco?"

"The mission is a second chance to show how tough you are. Kid Flash won't even be there!"

"Beast Boy, this is a terrible idea."

"Oh come on, bro, we can make this work!"

"I've got to recharge, Beast Boy. Getting landed on by Kid Jerk takes a lot out of you. So bye."

Batgirl sighed. She would get pretty frustrated if Beast Boy was giving her relationship advice as well. Batgirl was willing to bet her utility belt that the small green teen's mischievous plans had created no end of trouble for Chat Noir.

Navigating through the air ventilation system, Batgirl came to a metal grille, silently pushed it out of place, crawled through it, and dropped to the floor gracefully.

Beast Boy, who was sulking in the hallway, jumped back in surprise at the sudden appearance of Batgirl.

"What the-?" he gasped in surprise.

"Beast Boy, we need to talk." the heroine demanded.

"Aren't we doing that?" The young green boy shot back.

Batgirl raised an eyebrow and suggested,

"I think it's time we unite our efforts."

"How are we going to do that?"
Before Batgirl could reply, A voice crackled to life on her communicator- Night Wing's voice.

"Batgirl, I hope you were serious about actually going on this mission, because if you volunteer and drop out last minute one more time Batman's gonna-"

Batgirl snatched the communicator from her belt and replied,

"Don't worry, Night Wing, we're on our way."

Turning to Beast Boy she said with a devious smile.

"Are you ready for the mission, Beast Boy?"

"Uh, I guess? Night Wing said-" Beast Boy started to say before being cut off.

"Not Night Wing's mission, THE mission." Batgirl insisted, putting extra emphasis on each syllable.

"Huh?!"

Batgirl just rolled her eyes and began to saunter towards Night Wing's debriefing room.

"The mission to get Chat Noir and Ladybug together!"

"Oh, I didn't know that was the mission!" Beast Boy called as he trotted after her.

Author's note! I live! THE AP TESTS/ FINALS ARE OVER! I AM FREE!

This short little chapter was actually quite fun to write. It was created out of a mistake last chapter, in which I forgot that Adrien had temporarily depowered before opening the door to talk to Ladybug. In the end, I think the scene worked out nicely, even if I did have to backtrack and switch P.O.V. a ton.

I strongly feel that Batgirl saunters. She doesn't walk, she saunters.

Meanwhile, Beast Boy trots, Chat Noir slinks, and Ladybug strides.

Batman waits. He waits in the darkness. Always watching.