Prom

The superhero duo sat on their rooftop watching the sun set. Ladybug glances sideways at her Cat Noir. Granted, he's not her anything. No fault of her own, after all. He's grown so much in the last few years. Both physically and mentally. He still has that charming jokester personality, but also the mature adult side of him now. His body, it had grown and matured as well. He is still much taller then her, even though she had added a few inches to her height. Which she still thought unfair.

The one thing that had remained the same between them, was their friendship. They were partners through and through. Him and her against the world, always. Except, it won't be always for much longer. She'd been accepted into a prestigious fashion school in America. She hasn't told him yet, because frankly. She hasn't decided if she wants to go or not.

Cat had long ago stopped professing his love for her. Although he still called her Bugaboo and M'Lady. It just wasn't the same. She had realised her feelings for him too late, he had moved on and left her behind. Just like Adrien did. The irony! Unable to love Cat, because she loved Adrien. Then unable to love Adrien because of Cat, had only caused her to lose them both.

And now she could lose her Kitty all together. If she went to America, she may not see him again for years, if… ever. With a whole day of time difference, it would be too much work to visit. Plus, the identities. Instead of being happy about the offer, she broke down in tears and sobbed in her mother's confused arms.

Last night, she had made a plan with Tikki's help. She is going to give Cat one last chance to love her. To be with her. If he truly did not want her, she would leave and never look back. But, she couldn't without trying at least once more.

"You're staring Bugaboo? Am I that handsome?" Cat's voice drags her from her thoughts. And she focuses on his sad smile.

"Why are you sad Kitty?" she reaches up and caresses his cheek gently.

He reaches up and takes her hand in his. "The same reason you are M'Lady. School is ending, we need to start being adults. Going to University, getting on with our lives. All my friends are leaving Paris. I'm staying, for now at least. I feel like… I feel like this is the end… for us." He looks up in her eyes, and she can't help the small gasp that escapes her lips.

"I was thinking that too. So, I had a proposal for you. Not that kind of proposal Kitty. Calm down." She giggles as she reaches into the bag she brought with her. Pulling out a flyer for her school's Prom on the last day of the school year. She takes a deep breathe and holds it out to him.

"I…" She coughs and tries again. "I want you to be my date. And no… not Ladybugs date. But my civilian selves date. I want us to reveal ourselves there, that night. Then maybe, maybe if you like who you find under here." She gestures to her mask, before continuing. "We can… I don't know. I have a place in a prestigious school in America. I haven't told anyone, I'm not sure I want to go."

Cat squeezed her hand, before kissing it. "Why not?" He said as he took her other hand.

"Because… because I don't want to leave you. Kitty. If I go, I won't be back. Maybe for some holidays here and there. But, the time difference is to great, and I'll be too busy. I won't see you for years, if ever again. And… I can't go. Without first telling you my name, who I am. And what I feel for you. After all these years, you- no, we deserve this. Monarch's gone, he probably won't be back. We have the Miraculous, and the city has been quiet for two years now." She pulls her hands free and gets up, grabbing her bag. I just… I want to know before… if I go."

She sighs and places the gifts he had gotten for her, into the bag. Not noticing that Cat had stood up as well. He takes the bag from her hands, before placing a hand on her cheek. Lifting her blushing face to look at him.

"I would love to be your date, M'Lady." He whispers, as he leans in, their noses brushing softly. He pauses the shy of her lips, knowing all to well what happens to boys who try to kiss her without her permission.

As if reading his mind, she lifts herself up onto her toes and presses her lips to his. Before she snatches her bag and zips away. Not looking back, for fear of not being able to leave him.

"How will I find you?" He yells after her, before looking down at the flyer she had given him. On the back was a picture of a red prom dress with black polka dots on it and black ladybug wings.

"This was definitely not a last minute decision." He smiles as he kisses the flyer. "Until then My Love."

Next Day at school

"Girl, you did it? You actually asked him?!" Ayla squeaked as they walked up the steps of the school.

"Yes, I did. I told you, I would. I didn't spend a month on that dress for nothing." Marinette rolls her eyes at Ayla as she bumps into Adrien.

"Oh, Adrien. Hi. I hope you'll save me a dance at Prom? I'm sure you have thousands of girls asking you out." She smiles, although she had moved on from Adrien a long time ago. And her heart beat only for her Kitty Kat. She still misses how he used to make her feel.

"Every girl in Paris. But, I got lucky. And the one girl I've been waiting for all this time. Asked me to Prom, and I said yes." He beams as he does a lil dance on the spot.

Marinette and Ayla can't help, but giggle at him. He looks so happy he could burst.

They all jump, when a collective scream is heard, following stampeding feet. Marinette shakes her head and steps between Adrien and the girls.

"Sorry girls. But, Adrien's not taken. Move along." Marinette puts hand hands on her hips and does her best Ladybug pose.

"Why would he want you? You don't even like him." One girl spat as she glares up at her.

"Me?!" Marinette squeaked and almost topples over backwards. Adriens strong arms wrap around her and lowers her down slowly.

"No girls, it's not Marinette. It's a girl from another school. Marinette and I are just friends." Adrien smiles at the gang of girls, who all glare at Marinette before they storm away.

"Thanks Marinette. I appreciate the save." Adrien smiles as he reaches down his hand to help her stand.

She couldn't remember how many times he has done this pose in the past. Except this time, she didn't get the usual tingle or heart flip. She smiles and takes his hand, getting to her feet.

"Any time Adrien. What are friends for?" She winks, as she follows Ayla to the classroom.

If she had looked back, she would have seen the pained look on Adrien's face.

Ladybug lands on their roof and waits for him, nervously. She can't help but pull on the fingers of her suit while she waits.

"M'Lady." A soft voice sounds from behind her. Standing there is Cat Noir with a red rose in his outstretched hand.

"Kitty." She smiles, letting out a little giggle as she takes the rose from him. Not the first rose he has ever offered her, but the first red one she has taken.

"M'Lady I-" He is stopped, by a finger to his lips.

"No Kitty. Tonight, you can wait until then. I don't want anything from you until you see the real me." She slowly lowers her hand to his chest, careful not to crush the rose.

"But, I do know the real you M'Lady. You are kind, compassionate, brave, courageous, loyal and you hate bullies. What more do I need to know? Your name? Your address?" He wraps her up in his arms and holds her close.

"Easy for you to say now. What if you don't like me?" She whispers as she lays her head on his chest. She's starting to regret doing this.

"I will always know you M'Lady. Always. When I see you tonight I'm going to love whoever you are. I promise." He leans down and brushes his nose against hers.

How does he do it? How does he set her heart a fire with mere words and a gentle touch. Oh, how her heart aches for him. For him to love her, have her, hold her, make love to her. It's all she's wanted for a long, long time.

"Tonight then, My Kitty. You know my dress, come up to me and tell me you're my Kitty Kat. Might need some kind of prove though." She chuckles at the thought of a stranger coming up to her and calling him her Kitty.

"Will do. Until tonight." He hovers just above her lips waiting for permission once more.

"Until tonight…" She whispers as she once more places her lips upon his. And again is gone before he do much more then enjoy it.

**Marinette's bedroom, that night.**

"Oh Tikki, this is crazy. What am I doing?" She once again set the dress down and collapsed to the floor, dramatically.

"If you don't get dress right now. I'm flying to Cat Noir and telling him your identity. I'm not spending the next 50-60 years listening to you whine before you backed out like a coward. Now, get dressed!" Tikki yells, causing everyone to freeze and stare at her.

"Tikki!" Marinette gasps.

"Don't Tikki me! I've had enough Marinette. You're doing this or else!" Tikki snorts and flies off to get the shoes.

Marinette giggles, as she slips off her robe and climbs into her dress. 30 minutes later, she's looking at herself in the mirror. To go with the dress, she put on Ladybug earrings, necklace and cute little antennas.

"How do I look guys?" She turns to the Kwarmi's who all stare at her in awe, a few burst into tears. "I'll take that as a good sign."

"Are you ready Marinette?" Tikki asks, as she hands her, her purse and flies in.

"No! But, let's go anyway." Marinette kisses each other Kwarmi's goodbye before leaving.

The group had decided to pull their funds and get a limo to take them to Prom. As they pull up to the front of the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée. All they can do is stare in wonder. Adrien's father had offered to pay for the Prom as a sort of graduation gift for Adrien and his friends. He may not be Marinette's favourite person. But, right now she was glad he did. The place was truly a palace fit for a King and a Queen. Hopefully, for a Kitty and his Lady.

"Welcome to the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée. Please, make yourselfs at home. The whole building is yours to explore and use. Yes, even the bedroom." The older gentlemen gives a quick wink to Nino, who smiles and nudges Ayla.

"What do I do Ayla? Go stand in the main room and wait? Or should I wander around and look for him?" Mariette twisted the strap of her purse nervously.

"Breathe girl, you got this. Just go. Anywhere you are, he will find you. In that dress." Ayla smiles as she gives her a quick hug.

"Yo Marinette. You look like Ladybug in that dress." Nino chuckles and blinks when both girls roll their eyes at him.

"What?" He asks Ayla as she drags him away.

Taking a breathe she walks through the double doors and into the party.

The first 5 minutes were hell, everyone someone looked at her, she felt her heart jump. But, none of them were… him. After the first hour passed, she started to relax a little bit. They had after all, arrived early to the party. And her Kitty was always late. But, by the time the second hour had passed, she was starting to doubt that he would even show. By the time the third hour had passed, she was certain he wouldn't.

As she watches all her friend, laugh and kiss and enjoy themselves. She realises the only place for her is America. She pulls out her phone, ignoring Tikki's sad face and emails the school. Telling them she has accepted the place in their school. She did not wish to stay in Paris anymore.

Putting her phone away and slips into the gardens unnoticed, kicking off her shoes. She walks barefoot to a statue overlooking a fountain. She slowly sat upon its feet and pulled her legs up to her chest. Quite a feat in the dress.

She want nothing more then to go home and cry in her bed, but she knew her parents wouldn't be happy if she returned home after only three hours. It was to be a whole night affair. And she doesn't have the energy to explain to them why. Maybe, she'll find a quiet bedroom to sleep in until morning.

Laying her head on her knees, she could feel the tears rolling down her face. Ruining the perfect make-up her Maman had taken ages to do for her. But, she did the make-up for him, and he wasn't here.

"A handkerchief for one so beautiful, she should not be crying." A hand holds out a white handkerchief for her.

She looks up at it, and takes it slowly. "Thank… you…" She glances down at it and sees the name… 'Agreste'. She gasps and looks up at the body attached to the hand.

Adrien Agreste is standing before her, while he wore a standard tuxedo. He also has on a pair of black cat ears and black tail.

"I am so sorry for being late, M'Lady. My Father got all mushy, and was telling me stories. He was drunk. I only just managed to escape, because he passed out. I'm so sorry, I made you cry. Unless you're not My Lady Bugaboo?" Adrien's face screws up in confusion and fear, at the thought of picking the wrong girl. He wants Ladybug to be Marinette more then anything on Earth, Heaven and Hell. The two women he loves, could be the same person. He wouldn't have to choose.

"K… Kitty?" She whispers slowly, as she stares at him, unmoving.

"It is you." He smiles as he takes her hands in his own, slowly pulling her to her feet. "Oh Marinette. I wanted it to be you, I wanted it to be you so bad."

"Adrien! Adrien! ADRIEN!" Marinette proceeds to screams into his face. But, unlike him. She does not seem happy.

"Are you… are you not happy, it's me?" Adrien asks. The thought that his Lady would reject him, never occurred to him.

"Happy?! Happy?! Why would I be happy!" She rips her hands from his grip and pushes him away.

"Because, I.. it's me. Adrien." He knows that's a stupid thing to say. Obviously, it's him.

"I can see that Adrien! This… this is not… happening. Don't you realise how hard it was, for me to get over you? To push you out of my heart! To find it in me to love another person! Just for you to show up here. And be like 'Surprise!'. Well, it's not a good surprise! I am not amused!" She takes a step back away from him, as he tries to reach out to her.

"Wait, you loved me? You've… always loved me?" Adrien asks, not quite understanding why she was so mad.

"Yes, you idiot. I've always loved you. Until I had to let you go, because you were in love with someone else. Someone that wasn't me. And that almost broke me! But, I moved on, I fell in love again!" She seriously hopes no one inside is listening to them. Then again, she is screaming.

"Cat Noir. But, that other person, it was you. I was in love with Ladybug. You're Ladybug. Don't you see M'Lady? It's always been you!" He holds out his hands to her, and tries to move closer.

"Well, it's too late Adrien or Cat. Whatever… I accepted the school in America. I'm leaving. Spots on!" She pulls out her yoyo and zips off before he can even blink.

Ladybug touches down on the Eiffel Tower, before collapsing to her knees. Suddenly overcome with body racking sobs. 'What had she done? Why was she so angry with him? If she hadn't lost him before, she surely has now. She will be alone… forever.'

Lost in her sobs, she doesn't notice the second sound of feet hitting the platform. Only when Cat Noir wraps his arms around his Lady. Does she finally notice his presence.

"I don't care. I just found out that the love of my life, both loves of my life. Are the same person. You go to America Marinette. But, I can't say I won't follow you. Because, I love you Ladybug, M'Lady, Bugaboo, Marinette. And I refuse to spend another second alone without you. I know why you're angry. It hurt you as much to let me go. As it did, for me to let Ladybug go. But, I only let her go, because I was in love with you. You Marinette, you and no one else. You are the love of my life, my soul mate. And I refuse to ever let you go again." He tightens his grip on her shoulders, as he lays his head on hers.

"You… you…" She says around sobs. "You came after… me?" She slowly lifts her head up to look at him. Look him in the emerald green eyes that she knew so well. He had followed her, he loves her?

"Of course My Love. I will chase you to the ends of the Earth and back. I will never stop not ever. Even my ghost will haunt you." He smiles down at her.

"Spots off." She whispers, as her suit, is replaced by her beautiful gown. Followed by his being replaced by his suit.

Taking off her gloves, she reaches old and cups his cheeks. The cheeks she has caressed as Ladybug one too many times. The eyes, the eyes of the one she loves, but could never have. He truly is, Cat Noir. Her Adrien, is her Cat Noir.

"Kitty…" She whispers, as their lips meet in a ferocious and painful mash of teeth and gums. But, neither seems to care as they pull one another closer, soaking in the passion from the one they have loved for so long but could never have.

"It's you and me, M'Lady." He whispers into her dress, as he lays his head upon her lap.

"Against the world, My Kitty Kat." She whispers back, as she stroke his hair. Because, yes. Yes, he is her Kitty. She finally got her Prince and her Kitty. Oh how lucky was she…