Hey everyone! Last but not least (and actually there is one more, but that one is much longer and I'll explain later lol) this one is for Rosehealer02! Your feedback and new perspective on things, and talking ideas out with me, has really helped me more than I could ever say.

Also I do not own the characters, just the plot! Enjoy!

Ladrien

They sat side by side on the roof of the mansion, sharing the large, fluffy black blanket. It wasn't too cold, but cold enough that Ladybug had brought hot chocolate. The warmth of the thermos seeped into his hands, and as she laid her head on his shoulder, a soft smile erupted on his face.

He laid his head against hers, watching the stars twinkle in and out of existence.

"I'm sorry." Ladybug said suddenly.

He lifted his head, looking at her with a confused frown, "For what? You can lay on my arm anytime you want, you're my girlfriend."

Ladybug shook her head, trying to smile, "No it's not that. I… You are so wonderful Adrien." She touched the little golden sun around her neck. It was an inside joke between the two of them. When they first started dating, she told him that he was her sun, her brightness and joy even on the darkest of days.

She was his moon. His night. His safe haven. She was a light of her own, but gentle and soothing, a balm to the bright unbearing day where he had to hide who he was.

He touched the crescent moon on his neck, its smooth and cool texture a reminder of the girl it represented. "I'm nothing special." He told her yet again, watching as her gaze turned fierce.

"You are! Stop saying that. You aren't just a handsome face Adrien. You are so much more than that. You are truly kind and loving, smart and amazingly athletic." She took his hand, kissing his knuckles and sending a shockwave into him that instantly pushed back the cold. Heat rose to his face, and she smiled lovingly, holding his hand to her rapidly beating heart.

"I love you."

A strong bite burned in the back of his eyes, his voice trembling. They had been dating in secret for over six months, and this was the first time the three simple words had ever been spoken out loud. He scooted closer to her, using every last tendril of will he had to keep the tears from falling.

"I'm sorry I've never said it before now." She continued, "I was just, afraid."

"Afraid…" he whispered in shock, "Of… of what?"

"That, once I said it, or if I said it too soon that… I'd scare you away." He pulled her into his arms, the subtle floral aroma mixed with that familiar scent of something warm that he could never place filling him to the core.

"You could never scare me away." He wished more than anything that he could tell her who he was, that he was by her side more than she believed, but the night he agreed to go out with her as Adrien - Bunnyx had appeared out of a burrow in his room.

Her warning was simple, 'Don't tell her who you really are, and don't let her find out.' Apparently, the balance was interrupted at the moment, teetering at the edge of a cliff that would cause the end of the world. He didn't know her real identity, and she didn't know he was Chat Noir. It's the only reason their dating right now was safe. According to Bunnyx at least.

"I love you too." He whispered huskily, kissing the side of her head before holding her closer. "More than anything in this world. No matter who you are under the mask, my heart will be yours until the day mine stops beating."

He felt her arms tighten around him, and she asked him shakily, "Adrien I… I don't want to lie to you anymore. I can't."

He waited patiently, watching as her eyes bolted up to his when he stayed silent.

"Not about anything bad!" She quickly tried to reassure him, "I would never, ever hurt you that way."

He smiled, "Bug I know you wouldn't. You are the most honest, genuinely good soul I've ever met. I'd never believe that you'd do something to hurt me on purpose, and I know how you feel about liars." She opened her mouth but he put a finger to her lips, "But I know that lying is necessary for you sometimes, because of this."

Lightly tracing the outline of her mask, her eyes closed, saying it again, "I don't want it to be that way anymore."

She looked down in her nervousness, finding the courage to get the words to actually form. "Do you remember a few weeks ago, when you said you wished we could spend more time together?"

He nodded, "But with my schedule it's hard. I know. I can't expect you to change your life around mine, that isn't fair to you."

The tremble in her hand didn't go unnoticed by him, and he asked instantly, "Are you getting cold? We can go down to my room."

She shook her head, "No, it's not the cold…" she started to stand anyways, "But, maybe we should go to your room for this."

He nodded and she put her arm around his waist as he stood with the blanket and thermos she'd brought. She quickly yoyo'd them into his room, and he set them down on his coffee. She was back in his arms in seconds, and he asked softly, "Talk to me Bug, what's going on?"

Instead of answering, she pulled back, running her fingertips through the small hairs at the nape of his neck. Her eyes locked on his, and the words that left her caused a short in his brain.

"What?" He asked, knowing he heard her wrong.

"If you are okay with it that is. I know it will probably change things, and if you want to break up with me after you know I'll understand… but I need you to know who I am. Who I really am. I hate not being able to help you the way I want to sometimes. Being so close, and not being able to even give you a hug when I can see how down you are… it eats me up and I can't take it anymore."

Her words took a minute to process as his mental capabilities finally started rebooting, and he understood within seconds, "I know you outside of the mask, don't I?"

She nodded, and he said it instantly, "I want to know. I'm not going to lie I… I've had my suspicions, and I really, really hope I'm right."

"Who do you think-" he shook his head, cutting her off gently, "I don't want to jinx it." He went over to his desk, writing her name down and folding the paper in half before walking back over to her. He lifted the little slip of paper, smiling, "I'll show you, once you detransform."

She let out a shaky breath, and said it softly, "Tikki, spots off."

The brush of magic swept over her being, and he beamed, his heart swelling to unimaginable proportions when he saw her face. He held the slip of paper out to her in silence. She took it, opening it and staring at the name for a few seconds before tears fell from her eyes.

"Don't cry Marinette." He whispered lovingly. She practically crashed back into his arms, and he told her with no hesitation, "I love you, I've been in love with you for so long it has killed me to keep those words to myself." He squeezed her tighter, "But there is something I have to tell you too."

She wiped the tears from her face giving him a questioning look when he continued to smile at her, "You aren't the only one of us who has had to lie on occasion, and I hope you know that I never would have done it if I hadn't been warned not to say anything."

Before she could say anything, he looked at the brilliant red kwami smiling at him in approval. He knew then that this was the right thing to do. "Hi Tikki. It's nice to see you again."

She giggled, "It's nice to see you too Adrien."

Marinette looked between them, "Again?"

"Oh come on Pigtails, don't make us spell it out for you." The black cat kwami appeared at the top of Adrien's head, settling down in his hair with a mischievous grin on his face. "You know I don't like having to do too much work."

Marinette pointed at Plagg, her eyes wide, "PLAGG! What are you doing… here… with…"

Marinette went as still as a statue, and Tikki shook her shoulder when she realized what was happening, "Marinette, breathe!"

The bluenette took in a much needed breath and her tears renewed as she covered her mouth, her eyes wildly scanning his face. Recognition shining in her eyes after only a minute or two, "Minou?"

He smiled, "M'lady."

A soft sobbed escaped from between her lips, but her eyes were bright as that sob turned into a small laugh that rang through his core. Their lips met the way they had a hundred times before, but this time it was different.

It was like their first real kiss all over again, only this time, with nothing holding them back.

Thanks for reading! And a BIG thank you again to my beta's. You are all so amazing and absolutely wonderful. I have never been more honored to have friends like you four. (Ma soeur de coeur, that means you too!) Thank you for being such an inspiration to me (they are all amazing writers as well^-^) and for everything you do!

As always feel free to comment and review if you want! Good or bad, i can take it!

Au Revoir for now!