PLEASE AT LEAST READ AN UP TO THE FIRST HORIZONTAL LINE

Okay, there is something I absolutely need to address. Until now, I haven't had a problem with any reviews. You all have been extremely kind and supportive. But yesterday, I received one that I just can't get over.

Now, I'm going to go on a rant soon, so I'm just going to get the main point out before those who skip ANs go straight to the chapter.

Please DO NOT review about things that have nothing to do with this story, the Miraculous fandom, FanFiction, etc. (things like congratulating me on things I mention in ANs are not included in this, I enjoy those). And especially don't try to shove your beliefs down other's throats or say that the world is ending.

Okay, this is going to be about the review left by Messenger777 (whom left the exact same review on several other Miraculous stories that were updated at about the same time as this one, and they also have something very similar on their profile). This won't be completely about the review, seeing as how I'm going to end up ranting about topics that the review just mentioned, but the review really rubbed me the wrong way.

Just to warn you, this may be going into touchy subjects, but I feel that I have to address it, especially for those of you who have read it and may be freaking out.

You don't have to go back and read the review to understand what I'm going to say. In fact, I wish I hadn't read it.

Now, this review, it was basically all about the Bible.

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the Bible or anything. Everyone has a right to believe in what they want. You want to believe in God? Go ahead, I'm not stopping you. You want to believe in the Universe? Well we live in it, so I can't argue it's not real (not that I would). Or that it's only us humans out there? That there are aliens, yetis, unicorns, etc.? Do it. You have a right to believe in what you want.

That's what I believe, at least. The belief in being able to believe.

This review, it talked about how you need to believe in God (using Bible references), that we were all going to die (changing what we were going to die because of), and that LGBTQ+ is a sin. All the while, they were throwing in things about forgiving and making amends, like they weren't doing anything wrong.

As I said, go ahead and believe in what you want. What I will not tolerate however, is forcing your beliefs and views on other people who have enough to deal with already and who may not believe in what you do.

You can go ahead and tell people what you think, that's what freedom of speech is, but DO NOT try to force what you believe down other people's throats! And especially do not try to tell people that they're going to die if they don't believe and they'll live forever if they do. That's screwed up (pardon my language)!

How would you feel if someone did that to you?

EVERYONE has a right to believe in who and what they want and be who they want to be.

DO NOT let anyone try to convince you otherwise.

The reviewer mentioned stuff about the Bible and how we're all going to die, and said on their profile it was going to be because of earthquakes and that we don't know most of the ones that happen everyday, because there are so many and people are hiding the number from us.

So, I'm going to address this with scientific facts. Yes, thousands of earthquakes happen everyday, but they're all different magnitudes, most of them so small you don't even feel them. And most happen in the same areas (like the Ring of Fire), because these areas are on faults or plate boundaries. If you haven't learned that in science yet, feel free to look up all the details.

If we didn't have so many, it would mean that energy would constantly be building up and we would have a larger one that would be extremely deadly. So, yeah. We have a lot, some of them unfortunately taking lives, but we would be losing a lot more people if we didn't have so many.

And about the LGBTQ+ being a sin? Go ahead and think that (plenty of people do), but there is no need to broadcast it. You have a right to your beliefs, but you DON'T have a right to make already struggling people feel even more alone.

If you are struggling with identity, sexuality, or anything like that, feel free to talk to me. ANY time. I may be sleeping or in school, but I check my email very frequently and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Because everyone has a right to live their lives how they want. I won't judge any of you based on skin color, sexuality, religion, etc. We are a diverse world, each of us unique, and NO ONE should be judged for being themselves.

Being a part of LGBTQ+, IT IS OKAY! It is good, even. You have to know that. If you are a part of it, don't listen to the people who criticise. They just don't understand.

If you are struggling, or don't feel comfortable in your own skin, PM me. I'll help in any way I can, because I know how difficult any kind of bias can be and how you can feel alone. But know that you'll always have at least one person in your corner (boxing reference, in case you don't know, it means that I'll stand with you).

And there are so many other things that I would love to address, such as bullying, racism, sexism, the list goes on. Unfortunately, I believe I have lost a lot of you, already.

But if you have read all of this and disagree with what I have said, then GOODBYE! Adios! Have a good life!

If you are angry about my views on how people should be able to be themselves and not be judged, go ahead and PM me to complain about it. It's not like I haven't had to argue about this on several occasions.

You all have a right to live your lives how you want, but don't let other people decide for you. And if you're one of the people reading this that discriminates, I'm just going to say that as much as I disagree, at least try not to voice those opinions out loud. Everyone has so much on their plate as it is, you don't know how much you could be ruining their lives with even a single word.

...And if you are still here, I'm happy to have you! I love y'all even more now.

Sorry this was so long and probably went a little off topic, but these are things I care very deeply about.

I'm sorry about how long and dark that was, so I'm going to be bringing in the fluff. The fluffiest of fluff, or at least the fluffiest I can write.

Chapter 21

I'm 100% sure I like him as more than a friend, and I think he might feel the same way.

And I'm going to do something about it...I just might wait a little while to make sure I'm right.

Adrien's POV

She laid down beside me and I could feel how close she was. I could even smell fresh bread, but I wasn't sure if that was from her or the bakery downstairs.

We just laid there for a few minutes, looking at the sky in silence, basking in the other's company.

I flipped so that I was laying on my side and facing Mari, my hand propping my head up.

I smiled as I saw how peaceful she looked. I remembered what I had been thinking on the way here.

"So, Princess?"

She looked at me before shifting to mirror me.

"Yes, Chat?"

I tried to figure out the right way to ask.

"Last night...We made that deal. And I was wondering...If you did tell me...What is the question you would've asked? You don't have to tell me who you like, I just have been wondering what your question would be…"

She pursed her lips and looked down at her bedspread.

"Well...If I had to pick one...It would probably be 'Are you okay?' Not like, right now or today, but in general. No eating disorders, bullies, backstabbing friends, things like that. Like okay in the whole picture."

Her face was a little pink and her breathing was a little fast because of her little rant, but it was cute.

My heart sped up.

She wouldn't ask who I was. She wouldn't ask anything she could profit from.

She would ask something to make sure I was safe and healthy.

She would ask something that would show just how much she really cares.

I was falling for this girl more with everything she said.

"Yes...ish."

Her eyes snapped back up to mine, full of confusion.

I clarified.

"I have a diet, but it's not that extreme. Just basically no sweets. No bullies. All my friends are nice, except one that's...clingy? She's a bit annoying, but we've been friends for years. But my dad and I aren't really close. And I can't really talk to any of my friends about being Chat Noir, so...that's the 'ish' part."

She tilted her at me.

"Why would you answer my question? I didn't answer yours."

I shrugged, or at least as much as I could in my position.

"I guess it's because I can't deny you...Purrincess."

I gave her a grin and fell down, so my head was against her arm. I moved my head back and forth, making a "meow" sound.

She laughed and ran her fingers through my hair, petting my like I was an actual cat.

It felt surprisingly nice, like her fingers were magic.

Once she reached my ears, she scratched behind them lightly, which I responded to with a purr.

We both froze before she giggled and continued.

"You really are a cat, Chat."

I peeked up at her, giving her a proud grin.

"I know."

That's the fluffiest I can make this, y'all.

I hope you enjoyed it!

And I'm sorry about the first AN, but the review really rubbed me the wrong way. And I blew a gasket once I got to the whole LGBTQ+ part. Then, my fingers were flying and I couldn't stop the words from pouring out.

I hope that there are still some of you left after I post this, and if there are, I'll just mention that things are going to start moving faster soon.

Like, pedal to the metal fast (not really, just a simile).

But I was serious about the whole AN, and especially about PMing (I think that's right) me. I'm always here for y'all.

And by always, I mean always. I have like no social life, and even less of one in the summer. It's just me writing and reading and reading your reviews (which is the same thing as reading) and Netflix.

So, until next time, au revoir!