Adrien's POV

I'm smiling like an idiot in love, after all this time Marinette could be the one. She's always been an amazing friend. Ladybug is still in the back of my mind though. Maybe if I left ladybug a message, we could meet up.

"Are you getting stuck in a love triangle?"

"Plagg, I'm thinking about two people. Is that wrong?"

"It's only wrong if you don't follow your heart. Besides you never know where it'll lead you."

"Wow, that's the most sensitive thing you've ever said to me."

"It's true Adrien."

"Thanks buddy. I know what I'm going to do."

"Good for you."

I want to follow my heart. Marinette is my best friend and I love being with her even though I'm in love with ladybug. I need to do the right thing.

The time had to be right for me with Marinette. I called and waited outside for her to come out.

"Adrien, hi."

"There's something I want to show you."

Taking Marinette by the hand, I lead her to the Tower bridge and look out at the view.

"Oh wow, Adrien this is so beautiful."

"I'm glad you like it, I just love coming here. I feel like I gain a whole new perspective when I see the world from here."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm in love Marinette, and I don't know how to say it. I've always seen it the one way. If I could know more, it would put me at ease."

"Adrien, I care about you. It hurts me that you're hurt trying to figure this out. As long as you follow your heart you'll find the right words."

"You know you're the second person to tell me that."

She smiled and giggled. I enjoyed watching her, Marinette really made me smile.

"That's what friends are for."

"Marinette?"

She turned to look at me with those sweet bluebell eyes, and I pulled her into a hug. It took her a moment, then she hugged me back.

"Thank you Marinette."

I offered to take her to get ice cream and she giggled again with excitement. Taking her hand again, we walked and ate our cones. Spending time with Marinette was perfect. She's grown out of most of her clumsiness and the fumbling through her words. Of course it was always so cute seeing her just being herself, but now it's very becoming of her.

"So what are you doing tonight?"

"Oh, I have things to do. All my classes give me plenty to do too."

"You always work so hard Marinette, it's cool to see you light up about the things you're passionate about."

"Thanks a lot Adrien. I hope to see you again soon."

"I do too, I'll call you later."

"Ok, that's great. Bye."

"Bye Marinette."

I watched her take off back into her dorm, as she disappeared Plagg came flying out with a hunk of cheese.

"So, you still know what you're going to do?"

"Absolutely. Plagg, claws out!"

I transformed and swiftly made my way to the top of the tower bridge. Looking out at the view, I took out my stick and left a message for ladybug. After all the time that we did our thing ten years ago, I could only hope that she'd get it and come to see me, soon.

I've spent my life alone within walls by my father. Spending time alone outside wasn't so bad. It gave me the world to view.

"Cat Noir."

"My lady, you're here."

"Of course, I have no reason to ignore your resquest. After all, it's been ten years. No one to defeat since Hawkmoth, so here I am."

"I'm glad you came ladybug. It has been a long time, and I feel now that there's nothing to come between us, I want to tell you something."

"Cat Noir, wait. If I know what you're thinking, it should wait."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because there is something between us. Our identites. Is that what you really want?"

"Please ladybug, it's been quite obvious to me that we have to know each other under these masks. After all we've been through before, it makes sense that we can do this now."

"I think I want to, but is this the right time?"

"There's never been a better time."

I see her hesitaton, and I understand it. I respect it.

"Ok, but not tonight. I'll feel better about it if we did this somewhere safe. Meet me at the college, it has a greenhouse on the rooftop."

"Thank you my lady."

"Meet me this weekend. Hang in there kitty, just a few days so I can get ready."

"I understand, I'll be waiting for you my bugaboo."

Ladybug smiled at me and waved goodbye.

"Bug out."

Watching her leave made my heart soar. She was going to do it, and it made me nervous. Whoever she is under the mask, knowing the person too, I love her all the way through. I just hope she isn't disappointed in finding out who I am. I'm as much Cat Noir as I am Adrien Agreste.

Will she love me for me too? All of me?