A/N: A cute little reveal story. Shout out to yamatotrash for getting me hooked on this show! Or, maybe I shouldn't thank you… because I'm now completely obsessed with it lol... Miraculous Ladybug is such a great wholesome show that I decided to write a wholesome little story on how I think a reveal might happen. I had SO much fun writing this! Please leave me a comment if you liked it X3

"Ladybug, watch out!"

"Huh?" Ladybug looked up just in time to see Cat Noir push them out of the way of a runaway food cart.

The Evil Grocer, Hawk Moth's latest akuma victim, had brought to life all of the fruits and vegetables at their local supermarket. If that wasn't enough, he was now turning the Parisians into them, wreaking a particularly flavorful havoc on an otherwise uneventful Thursday afternoon in Paris.

"Phew, thanks Cat noir," Ladybug said, wiping the sweat off her forehead. "If it wasn't for you, I'd be fruit juice right about now."

"Do my ears deceive me, or is M'lady making puns?"

"What can I say, Kitty? Guess you're rubbing off on me." She threw him a wink and then with a flick of her magical yo-yo, swung atop the next closest building with a flustered Cat Noir in tow.

As she looked out at the giant oranges and apples that were rolling through the streets, she thought of telling people to run before they turned into jam! As she thought the words, she put her hand over her mouth. Cat Noir was right. She had been making a lot of puns lately. These little quips she used to find particularly annoying had now become quite amusing and even…fun.

She felt her cheeks getting warm as Cat Noir landed beside her. She wasn't lying when she said he had rubbed off on her and honestly, she liked it. Saving the city with him, though dangerous, was fun and really… that was because of him. Her and Cat Noir, they were really more than friends… they were partners, the perfect team, a coup-

"You ok, M'lady?"

"Uh, yes!" Ladybug said nervously, bringing herself back to reality, "Sorry to worry you. I was just… looking for our Evil Grocer, but all I can see is produce."

"Well, hopefully, they'll produce him soon enough!"

Ladybug tried to fight it, but she couldn't. She burst out laughing. Geez, what was wrong with her? Cat Noir seemed to notice immediately.

"Someone's finding me funny today," he smiled, nudging her.

"You're right," she answered, trying to get it together, "Maybe I'm the one that's been akumatized."

"Uh huh," Cat Noir rolled his eyes. She grinned at him.

"Let's go, Kitty."

He bowed. "Lead the way M'lady."

She threw her yo-yo towards another building and Cat Noir extended his baton. Together they leaped from rooftop to rooftop, but unfortunately, found nothing other than random fruits and vegetables.

"Ugh," Ladybug put her hands on her hips as she stopped to think. "Where could he be hiding?"

"I'm not sure," Cat Noir walked to the edge of the building, looking out. "Maybe we should just dangle our miraculous' in the air. That usually does the trick, doesn't it?"

Suddenly, the building shook. Cat Noir jumped back as a large carrot pogo stick rose up from the ground. "That would be just purrfect, Cat Noir!" A voice shouted.

"I seriously hate being right about these things," Cat Noir sighed.

Ladybug looked every which way as Cat Noir scanned the carrot, trying to locate the source of the voice. And then, as if on cue, a man appeared through the leafy tip, holding an onion in his right hand and an apple in the left.

"No one appreciates fresh produce these days! All you kids want is waxy, large, pesticide filled crops because they look prettier! Well if they're so pretty, then how about looking like them!" The Evil Grocer let out a maniacal laugh as orange lights shot out of the apple he was holding and transformed a couple of civilians running for their lives into string beans.

Ladybug watched in horror as she tried to figure out their next move when Cat Noir took a step forward with outstretched arms.

"You're right, Grocer!" Cat Noir yelled. Ladybug turned to him with wide eyes, trying to anticipate his next move. "No one does appreciate fresh produce. Especially how much work goes into making sure our food is actually good for us too…"

The Grocer nodded cautiously as Ladybug moved to the side.

"…I know some people care about looks, but it's always the inside that counts. Fruit that looks good isn't always good for us, just like things that don't look appetizing often are. I know I'm guilty of forgetting that sometimes." Cat Noir smiled wide, the Grocer seemed to be smiling too. "It's the same with people. Some people who may look good, don't always act that way. On behalf of Paris, I'm really sorry if you encountered people who made fun of your fruit or stuck their noses up at your produce. They clearly weren't thinking."

Ladybug stood still, watching her partner in awe. Cat Noir was silly, but he also had these moments of pure kindness and inner wisdom. It was what she had admired most about him and it was actually that very same trait that made her fall in love with Adrien.

Adrien Agreste. The boy she pined for ever since he transferred to her school. He was the nicest and most impressive person she had ever met, but she had never worked up the courage to tell him how she felt. She wished with all her might that she could be who she was when she was Ladybug around him. Confident, taking charge, saving people… only Cat Noir got to see that side of her. The Kitty with piercing green eyes, wavy blonde hair, that kind wisdom, and…. Wait a second.

Panic began to wash over her. Was there a chance that Adrien and Cat Noir could be the same person or was that totally crazy? They had similar features and a cool persona, but… no. She was definitely crazy. Cat Noir was flirty and super outgoing! Not like Adrien wasn't super outgoing, he was! He was just also-

"Ladybug!"

"Huh?" She snapped out of her thoughts and looked up to see Cat Noir push her out of the way yet again. She was knocked back by the impact, her and Cat Noir rolling over each other along the roof. She opened her eyes just in time to see orange light beams flying in all directions.

"Are you ok?" Cat Noir asked breathlessly. "I was stalling him so you could grab the akuma, but you seemed out of it."

"I'm so sorry…," Ladybug said as she sat up, feeling terribly guilty. "I spaced out. It won't happen again."

"Hey, it's fine. As long as you're ok?" Cat Noir reached out his hand and she grabbed it. As he hoisted her up she stared into his eyes, searching for any hint of recognition, but who was she kidding? She had never gotten that close to Adrien's eyes without making a complete fool of herself.

"I'm sorry again," she repeated. "You were so great. I really liked what you said to him. I shouldn't have allowed myself to get distracted like that."

"Don't worry about it," Cat Noir said as he flashed his perfect smile. "He'll be back soon though and I think you could use a little luck."

"Isn't it too early?" She raised her eyebrows. "We don't even know if the akuma is in the apple or the onion. I don't want to risk changing back until we're sure."

Cat Noir laughed and scratched the back of his head. "No, I… I actually meant something else."

Ladybug looked confused as Cat Noir reached into his pocket and pulled out a small threaded object. She then audibly gasped as she saw with her own eyes the exact same charm that she had once given Adrien sitting in the palm of Cat Noir's hand.

"This is very special to me, M'lady. A dear friend gave it to me for luck and I've got to say… it really does the trick." He grabbed her hand that was frozen in place and gently put the charm in it. "Maybe if you hold on to this, it'll help you snap out of the funk you're in! Just remember to give it back." He closed her hand and gave her a wink. "Come on, I'll race you to the pier!" With that, he turned around and leaped down the side of the building.

Ladybug stood frozen in place. Her mouth agape. When Cat Noir was fully out of view, she fell down, clutching her knees to her chest. "It's him. It's really him." Her body started shaking. She held the confirmation in her hands.

"Spots off."

In a flash, she was back to being Marinette and Tikki swirled in front of her.

"What are you doing, Marinette! The akumatized victim is still at large!"

"It's him, Tikki!" Marinette shouted, her eyes brimming with tears as her body still shook. "Cat Noir is Adrien!" She held out the charm in her shaking hands. "I don't know if I can do this. I love him. I love – I love Cat Noir!" She stood up and started pacing, throwing her hands into the air and then stopped as a realization dawned on her. "Oh my God, Tikki. I kissed him! I KISSED ADRIEN!" She fell back down to the ground. "And Cat Noir is... is in love with me, which means… Oh God. Adrien… Adrien is in love with me? WHAT IS HAPPENING?!"

Tikki looked frazzled. Unsure of what to say, she flew around in a lopsided circle.

"I'm sorry, Tikki. I know I seem crazy right now I just… I just really need to figure all this out. Everything I knew is just… I… Tikki?" She looked up at Tikki's nervous expression.

"I'm sorry Marinette."

"What? Why are you sorry?"

"I knew it was Adrien."

Marinette's mouth fell open. "You… WHAT! How?"

"Tikki paused, taking a quick breath. "Back when you faced Owl Man at the stadium and you both changed forms with your eyes closed. That's when I saw him."

Marinette's mind was still buzzing. "You never said anything."

"I didn't know how to, Marinette. Please don't be mad! I was only trying to protect you."

"I'm not mad, Tikki." Marinette looked down at the charm in her hand. "I guess I'm just in shock. My whole world feels like it's been turned upside down."

"Unfortunately, that's another reason why secret identities can be important."

"The funny thing is, Tikki, I'm pretty sure that I've been falling for Cat Noir." Tikki's eyes widened in surprise. "I've been different around him, more nervous, and… flirty." She blushed into her hands. "I could feel the change, I've just been fighting it… because of Adrien. Not feeling ready to let go of him."

"This is going to be a good thing, Marinette. Once you process everything."

"Marinette sighed, her eyes still on the charm. "I hope so, Tikki."

"Either way," Tikki buzzed, "we can't leave Cat Noir to deal with this by himself. Above all else, there are people who need saving. Do you think you can turn back and help him?"

Marinette gulped. She may have figured out Cat Noir's identity, but he didn't know hers. Tikki was right. Paris was still in danger. They needed Ladybug. Whatever internal freakout she was currently having would have to be put on hold.

"Ok, Tikki," She nodded and took a deep breath in. As she exhaled she clutched the charm tightly in her hand. "Spots on!"