(A/N) Here we are again lovely readers, we're really coming down to the wire, aren't we? I can report that I finished the paper that caused last chapter to be short in enough time for editing and turning in on time. Now to just wait for that grade.

I've said this before in a note, but might as well mention it again with all the reviews I got last time. I am a major fluff writer. Love me some good fluff and it's great to see you guys enjoy it as well. Least liked genre to write is Angst, especially with these precious children that just need to get together in the show already.

Random comments aside, hope you all are ready for something fun and hopefully adorable. Got another familiar face in a rough situation for you guys, and I must thank suicunespurr for inspiring and helping to choose a specific thing.

*boop*

It was obvious that Marinette was still willing to take in 'cursed' animals from time to time, well to Adrien at least. She had talked about how it would be even better now since she could help them more and actually be able to understand them, and he agreed wholeheartedly. So, when Fu came to her a few weeks after the trial situation, she accepted quickly, and Adrien didn't seem to mind. That was at least until a few days into it.

They only knew him by his first name, Ali, and that his cursed form was a hedgehog. And someone in the short amount of time he had been there, he had already won the hearts of all the girls with his adorableness, including Marinette's.

Adrien didn't really see the appeal. Sure, hedgehogs are decently cute and all, but not enough to cause his friends to melt in response to the normal, daily things Ali did. Heck, just him crawling around was enough to cause the squeals to start.

The worst was when Ali was sleeping, the way he curled into himself for some reason seemed like the most adorable thing to them. Not to mention that a lot of the times it was on Marinette's lap.

Of course, Adrien wouldn't say he was jealous…

Not at all…

It wasn't like he was envious since that used to be his spot or anything…

… well, maybe he was a little jealous, but he had a good reason in his mind.

Someone was always over at Marinette's place now, taking away time that Adrien can spend one on one with her. Ali had said at the beginning that he would gladly give them time to themselves, but they all didn't account for the constant visitors. And whenever he saw Ali cuddled up to Marinette in any way, he felt something twinge within him, and agitation soon set in. Thanks to his years of modeling experience, he was able to mask it away as to not be questioned by Marinette and any of the others.

Some of the other guys in their friend group seemed to have the same problems with their girls though. Nino had physically dragged Alya out of the apartment a few times already. Sometimes in jealousy, but others due to her having work or other plans. Ivan was more understanding with Mylene and would only speak up when they had to leave.

Other than that, it was common to see at least one girl spending time in Marinette's apartment, with Rose and Juleka being the most consistent. Adrien really just wanted some alone time with Marinette, and it didn't look like he would be getting any anytime soon. It was to the point that even five minutes alone seemed like a blessing. At least he was able to spend time with her during her lunch breaks at work, but it slowly was becoming less satisfying.

He didn't hate Ali, that most definitely wasn't the case. He was always kind and polite to the other and generally seemed to be a good guy. It's just, there was a strange protective feeling he had when it came to Marinette, and it was getting stronger as the days passed.

So, he continued his façade, making it seem like nothing was awry whenever he was over. Unfortunately for him, Marinette was able to see behind his perfect mask.

She noticed a few days into caring for Ali, Adrien's easy-going smile wasn't enough to hide his rigidity from her perspective. No one else seemed to notice it, but they didn't know him as well as she did. Though, she'd rather not confront him about it when there are others around.

That opportunity came within a matter of days, Rose practically begged Marinette to let the cursed Ali stay over at her apartment she shared with Juleka. When she agreed, she cast a quick glance over to Adrien, his eyes lighting up briefly in excitement before assuming his original expression. She could tell what he was thinking, and was just as ready for a night to themselves as he was.

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A few hours later found them cuddled up on the couch, barely paying attention to the movie they had popped in. Marinette's hand was absentmindedly rubbing Adrien's head, her fingers spearing through his hair to get to the spots that she knew caused him to melt.

"I've missed this." He whispered quietly, only loud enough for her to hear. She hummed in agreeance before responding.

"My poor, jealous kitty has had a rough week, hasn't he?" The way he froze underneath her hand only confirmed her words, causing her to go into a giggle fit.

Adrien's stammering was enough to cause the giggling to continue. His red face only darkened as he tried to find the right words before slumping in defeat. Marinette calmed down quickly after that, holding his face in her hands, making him look into her eyes. She couldn't think of any consoling words, and instead just resorted to bringing their lips together.

They had kissed plenty of times before already, though most of the times it had been chaste pecks as to not let anyone see. As their lips met, all the frustration and annoyance of the last few days melted away from Adrien, soon letting him become fully immersed in the kiss.

He let his emotions come through with kiss, though restraining himself as to not go too far. They gravitated towards each other quickly, the need of wanting to be closer pulling them. His arms wrapped around her back and brought them even closer. Marinette's hands slid down to rest around his neck, his skin tingling to her touch as they continued.

They don't know how long they were like that, but the need for breath pulled them away soon enough. Eyes meeting as they pulled away slightly. It wasn't long after that a loud moment from the movie they had forgotten about jolted them out of their trance. They smiled at each other before Adrien had an idea. Moving away slightly before he rested his head on her lap. He smiled widely at her questioning look before speaking.

"Isn't it obvious? I'm reclaiming my spot since I'm your 'jealous kitty' Purrincess." That earned him a laugh before she rested her hand on his head again. They both tried to focus on what little remained in the movie, though both were distracted by similar thoughts

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Haven't written a kissing scene in a while so I thought I might indulge you guys, well at least until next chapter. xD

Hoped you enjoyed some jealous Adrien, it's something I wanted to do but was unsure how. The suggestion suicunespurr gave really did help make it possible.

For those of us celebrating it tomorrow, I hope you guys have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. For those who are not, I hope you all have a pleasant day.

Lots of love to you all!

~Imperial