It happened. Again.

This time, though, was a little different.

Was she being nosy?

Yes.

Was she guilty?

Slightly, but mostly relieved. And... confused?

Marinette looked down at the phone in front of her. She had Adrien's phone combo memorized after last time, but she didn't even need to unlock it see something particularly intriguing.

Right there, next to her contact photo, was the word "Princesse."

Okay. Oh, mon dieu. Okay.

Sh...utes and ladders.

It would make sense, wouldn't it? The green eyes, blonde hair, social personality, and both were quite the gentleman.

Not to mention the ring Adrien always wears. But how did he ever have enough time to fight the akumas, when he is on such a tight leash? It can't be him.

Marinette thought for a long time, but eventually settled on the decision that Chat Noir was not, in fact one and the same with Adrien Agreste. Even if he was, she can't snoop around and accidentally reveal his identity. So, that was it.

Marinette deleted the evidence of her "butt dial."

-:-

The next day, at school, Adrien found his phone sitting in his locker.

"C'est impossible! I checked here twice!"

"Are you sure about that, dude?" Nino said, chuckling. "The phone's in the center of the locker."

Adrien groaned.

From afar, Marinette watched Adrien carefully. She was still so hung up about how he saved her in his phone. Two remarkably similar people just so happened to give her the same nickname...

She shook her head.

"Girl, what are you waiting for? First period is about to start! It's a miracle you are even here yet! C'mon!"

-:-

After class, Marinette tried to pack away her things, but she had a pretty intense blush on her face. Alya, Nino, and the class had left already, leaving just her and Adrien behind in the classroom.

Stay cool, Marinette, stay cool!

"Salut, Marinette!"

She waved nervously.

Moron.

"H-Hi! A-Adrien."

"What's up? I found my phone earlier."

"Oh? That's gread- I mean grood! Good! That's good!"

Mentally, she slapped herself.

Adrien chuckled. "Yup! I guess you could say it was a phony alarm."

Adrien laughed.

Marinette choked.

"It's you!" She exclaimed.

"Uhh... I- what?"

"Minou, that was one of your worst jokes yet."

A few moments passed. Marinette continued to get redder, wondering if she screwed up.

"M'lady? Is this fur real? And take that back!"

Yes. She had definitely screwed up.

"I'm so not talking to you at patrol tonight."

"Nooooo! M'lady wait! I'm furry sorry! I mean- désolé!"

Uhhh... howdy? Sorry I haven't published in what feels like forever. I swear, I have been working on something big, but I kinda sorta maybe scrapped it cuz I didn't like it... and the cherry on top here is the crapalanche of homework my teachers are assigning, unmotivation, and migraines. I am trying to get back on track and I have something unique planned for a new update, though it isn't exactly a story, unless I scrap that, too. ANYWAYZ, I hope all is well, wherever you are. Stay safe!