Marinette had never really put too much thought into the boy behind the mask, and Adrien had never really examined his relationship with his awkward classmate in much detail. That was the case until a certain unlucky cat stumbles to her for help one Parisian evening.

One of Marinette's rare unlucky days turns into something treacherous. Thanks to a certain cat, the real danger passes but there are other things to be more afraid of. Her heart, for example, might be one of them. Mari/Chat.

A sequel to Secret Santa! Adrien swallows his nerves and invites Marinette to a New Year's gala.