Dear Journal,

I always have a lot to do during the day but there are days where I'd like to take a break from all, expect for Cat puns. (ha, ha! Good thing M'lady's not reading this!)

So a normal day looks something like this:

School

Fencing

Photo shoots

Homework

Maybe a akuma?

Patrol

Find time to see Marinette

Go to bed

Oh yeah, I forget to put Mandarin on the list. Whew, just looking at it makes me want to take a cat nap.

I like all those things, but there exceptions that Father has for me. What I like doing best is helping Ladybug fight akumas and help out in the bakery.

Though I want to go through pluses of each one, because in their individual way, there all special to me.

School is first, as it should be. Its my chance to see my friends, and to see Marinette. I know she has a group she hangs out with, but lately she's been by herself a lot more. I hope everything is okay. Should I ask her about as Adrien, or as Cat Noir? I wonder why its so much easier to talk to me with the mask on.

Fencing is great because it forces you to be focused and I've really noticed that my baton skills are better as Cat Noir. Plus, we have an awesome teacher. He's quiet and keeps us on our toes, but he's taught me so much.

Now, on to photo shoots. You think I would like the photo shoots the best since I've been doing them forever, right, Journal? Wrong! Okay, let's back up a little. I used to, until Father made work more important then me. I don't when we just sat down and talked, Journal. Not that it would matter, cause most of my life I have to keep hidden.

I don't know how much longer I'll keep on modeling, at least it brings in a paycheck which I put away for my future apartment.

Homework is fine, but school's been tough lately! I think we probably had three different tests last week? Papa Dupain was so nice though, he let me study in the back room where its nice and quiet, and Mama Cheng made me some special coffee.

A akuma can come at any time, so I always have to be prepared. I think its harder when its someone I know, I have bad dreams about Ladybug being akumatized. When that happens I either make a pot of tea to calm me down, or go run on the rooftops. The cool night air clears my head, and I like running at night.

I love patrol, Journal!

There usually at sunset and Ladybug's been bringing homemade meals lately that we eat sitting at our favorite spot. How does that girl do it all? Last week, she made homemade gingerbread. Do you think she'd teach me the recipe if I asked nicely? I wonder where she learned to bake?

Last week we sat on the Eiffel Tower playing cards. I know patrol is suppose to be serious, but its my favorite time of the day when I get to see M'lady. Does she misses me as much as I miss her during the day? I hope so, at least a little.

Even with my busy schedule, I always make time to see Marinette, even if some days its for just a few minutes. She's been opening up more lately, and I have to admit, I have to. Its nice talking, just her and I.

I must be tired today, because piano should be added to the list. I like practicing piano, even if I do procrastinate a lot. Mother loved teaching me piano when she had time, and now Father and play duets sometimes. Even if I have just that with him, that's special right?

Okay, Journal, I'm back. I had to yawn for a second. Right now, the moon is just rising and I'm writing this at my computer desk. Bed is looking fluffy and inviting. I like putting my thoughts down at night. I'll probably look at this entry next year and smile, will I be even busier by then? If its a short entry night, I usually put in my earbuds and practice some Mandarin as I draw. I joined Mama Cheng's weekend painting class, and I like to keep my skills sharp.

Though some of the things we draw in class are tricky, it might be when I'm the most relaxed, because I can create a fantasy world, where all things are good and right.

Okay, so maybe I like my schedule after all, now that I've gone through it. Though I still wish I had more time to spend with friends. Though, to be honest, I mostly hang out at Marinette's if I'm going to be somewhere.

I used to think I had just had a crush on Ladybug only, but that may be changing. I like Marinette too, Journal. She was my first friend, even if it didn't start out that way. I haven't had a friend before Marinette, really.

Though I've been at school for awhile now, these feelings are new and different. When I walked up to her today to ask her to eat lunch with me, I started stammering and blushing. Don't deny it, Agreste. You have a crush on her, and you used to call her just a friend. Ugh. Why did I do that? She's so special.

I'm surprised that its dark now, Journal. I had to take a shower before bed, and now I'm writing in bed.

I like the sound of the ticking clock by my bed, usually it lulls me to sleep.

When the moon has risen,

That's when cats prowl.

I like to scamper across the rooftops

with my feline friends,

but tonight I stay in bed.

I'll write again soon, Dear Journal, possibly tomorrow. I never know what the day will bring, but it keeps life exciting!

Adrien Agreste

-Cat Noir