(A/N) So before we begin I would like to apologize with how short this chapter will probably be. It's my own fault because I was an idiot and have been procrastinating a big paper that's due this week. Been working like crazy on it since it's a big chunk of my grade... Tip for you all… Do. Not. Procrastinate in college…

Anyways… got two people to thank for the ideas for this chapter. So, Daisy Rhine and Dragon Lord Draco, I believe that we discussed these quite a few weeks ago, let's see how things unfold shall we?

*boop*

It all started on the most recent movie night with the group, Alix and Kim got on one their usual competitive rants. It heated up quickly as they started discussing their friends. It soon came to the topic of Adrien and Marinette, and since they had experienced identical curses, a bet was soon made.

And now here they all were, on a random rooftop in Paris. Both Adrien and Marinette already in their cat forms, wondering how they even agreed to doing this. Looking over to their friends, Kim and Alix both have confident grins for who they had bet on. Alya, as per usual, had her phone out and ready to film what she could. The rest had mixed expressions of excitement as well as concern.

Max soon started listing off the rules for the 'competition' while the others waited patiently. It was all pretty straightforward with what is expected of them both. In reality the two just wanted to get this over with, especially since they knew that they'd have to do it again if they didn't even try.

A few moments later the 'race' started and the two were off. Their friends had chosen an area that wouldn't be too exerting and they continued on. It was simple enough, race to a certain point, and then back to the starting line.

Adrien and Marinette couldn't deny the feeling of exhilaration as they bounded from rooftop to rooftop. The cool early evening air kept them from overheating as they raced neck and neck. Though unbeknownst to their friends, they had already decided what the outcome of the race would be.

Mixed cheers and groans of defeat were heard as Marinette finished first with Adrien close behind. Alix was particularly happy since she had won the bet over Kim, much to his dismay. They all turned to offer congratulations and condolences, only to find the two cats had already left.

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A few minutes later, the two had arrived at Marinette's apartment and enter through the balcony door she had left open. Both tired from the race, they curled up on the couch so they could catch their breath, not feeling like changing back into their human forms just yet. Marinette could hear her cellphone ringing from the other room. Most likely Alya trying to get a hold of her friends.

"Let's agree not to go along with another one of their bets for a while."

"I'm with you their Mari, do they really bet like that often?" Marinette's only nodded in response, and as she did so Adrien decided to have some fun as he spoke again, "Though I do think if we had been racing for real, I would have come out on top, don't you think?"

He received the response he was looking for as she rolled her eyes and looked at him with a blatant expression. Though he wasn't fully satisfied just yet.

"Face it Mari, I have more experience as a cat and could beat you easily." His tone was playful as he continued to go off on that subject, Marinette cutting in a few times to counter his remarks in a similar tone. That was at least until she pounced on him.

They both started to laugh as they tumbled around the couch, playfully pawing at each other as they did so. They let some of their cat-like instincts show as they continued to roll around and jump on each other.

The laughter soon turned to breathless giggles, causing them to stop a while after starting. Adrien looked over to Marinette, a warm feeling overwhelming both of them. As she turned her head towards him, he blinked slowly while letting out a happy purr. He once again couldn't help but feel extremely lucky to have her in his life.

*boop*

Hope this was enjoyable even though it was definitely shorter. Crazy to think how close the end is for this series.

Speaking of which, I just want to make it extremely clear that this is only going to 40 chapters. Now I know last chapter opened up some opportunities, but if anything that will be a short sequel-ish thing. Though that depends on how much time I'll have this next semester. The side story I promised forever ago is still definitely going to be a thing. So, we'll see how everything goes before I promise another one.

Well lovely readers, I'll see you all next week!

Lots of love to you all!

~Imperial