Adrien P.O.V.
I stand outside of a small shop, I pace as I wait outside. Marinette, Tikki and Plagg are inside with a Chinese man who's named Master FU, he seems familiar but right now I have no time to worry about him. It's three in the afternoon and Marinette has been in there for two hours, I haven't moved from here since I placed her inside and was asked to wait out here.
People pass by me, some in a rush others taking their time, the familiar buzzing of cars fill the streets and people pass by in their bikes. There are christmas lights put up everywhere as well as ornaments to celebrate the season, there's a soft blanket of snow covering the city and the skies are a clear grey. I snuggle into my Ladybug sweater for comfort and hope and pray that Marinette will be okay.
I hear a bell chime and a door open, I quickly turn around to see Master Fu with Marinette at his side followed by the two kwami's. She's pale and seems weak but her bruises and scratches are gone, her wound seems to be healed up as well. I quickly go up to her and hug her making sure not to squeeze her, I feel her arms wrap around me weakly. I release her and turn to see Master Fu who has a somewhat smug smile on his face.
"Thank you so much... how did you... do I owe you anything?" I ask him as he motions with his hand for me to be quiet.
"So many questions Mr. Agreste but I think another day I'll answer them. For now, take her home, make sure she eats and stays in bed all day. Don't make her talk too much and absolutely no getting up from bed at all" he instructs me, I nod as I allow her to lean on me. She has a soft smile on her face but she seems very tired and weak.
"Thank you so much, how can I pay you?" I ask him as Plagg and Tikki fly into my pockets.
"This is more of a thank you, now hurry off. Until we meet again Adrien" he says as he walks into his shop, I didn't tell him my name but that's the lets of my worries. I have to get Marinette home.
"You don't have to go through all this trouble Adrien, you should rest" Marinette says as I tuck her into bed, her voice is soft and her face is drained from color, her eyelids half shut.
"It's no problem princess, anything for you" I tell her as I take a step back.
"Please get some rest kitty" she tells me, as a small yawn escapes from her.
"Fine, I'll be in the guest room," I tell her as I walk away but I feel a warm hand grasp for my arm, her soft but weak touch sends chills down my spine.
"Can you... please stay with me?" she asks me shyly, her face gets flushed with the lightest shad of pink and I smile my own face heats up.
"Are you trying to seduce me?" I ask as I raise an eyebrow.
"You wish, is that a yes?" she asks as a small smile edges at the corners of her mouth.
"Of course princess, just let me change" I tell her, I grab a pair of sweats and a shirt from my bag and head to the bathroom, once inside I start doing a victory dance, I change and go back into the room. Marinette is shifted onto one of the sides of the bed, she motions shyly for me to lay next to her. I slip inside the warm blankets and shift myself to look at her, she does the same and we lay there in silence just looking at each other as Marinette's eyes get droopy.
"Sleep princess, I'm here to protect you" I say to her, she scoots closer and I wrap my arms around her. Normally I know she wouldn't allow me to lye with her, usually I would flirt non-stop in this situation but right now I know she needs comfort and peace. She nuzzles into my chest and I place my chin above her head.
"Kitty... I'm sorry" she says, her voice is shake-y as if she were about to cry.
"I was scared... to lose you... and I forgot my promise..." she says, she is shaking slightly, small sobs between words escape her, I can feel her warm tears on my shirt. I separate myself from her a little so I can see her face, I use one of my hands to wipe her tears and kiss her forehead.
"It's okay now princess, you're here with me, I know I can be annoying and selfish but you're my sunshine," I say, she looks at me and her bluebell eyes shine once again as she stops crying.
"Silly cat," she says as she nuzzles in my chest again holding onto my shirt weakly.
"Your silly cat," I say and we both drift off into slumber.
I wake up to the scent of Marinette, she lies on my chest as we embrace each other, my face becomes red as I remember the events that happened only a few hours ago, she shuffles in my arms and wend up at face level. Her face has regained a bit of it's color, her is untied but neatly brushed, a single strand falling onto her face, she breathes softly and lays there peacefully.I wish I could forever stay in this moment, with her wrapped in my arms, the world at peace.
I watch her for a couple minutes before she also wakes up, she looks at me and takes a few moments to reagin her memory. She looks shocked at first as she remembers but then she eases up and looks at me.
"Good morning silly cat" she says as she yawns and nuzzles into my neck, causing my face to heat up.
"M-M'lady..." I say, as she continues to nuzzle into my neck.
"What? You smell nice," she says as she finally stops and pulls away from me with a wink, I'm glad to see her like this again but really enjoyed being able to cuddle with her.
"Right, also it's not morning, I'm pretty sure it's around seven... in the evening" I tell her, as I point from to the window as I sit up.
"Wow, wait... shouldn't Alya be here?" she asks as she remembers her best friend.
"I took care don't worry, she said she'll be here tomorrow around five in the afternoon" I tell her, she relaxes again and rolls around in her bed, suddenly an audible stomach growl is heard. Her face becomes red as I laugh.
"Don't laugh! I haven't eaten for a whole day!" she says, more like whines.
"Sorry princess but it's just so cute it" I tell her as lean in close to her making her blush.
"Oh cut it out silly cat, I should make something to eat" she says as she slowly stands up.
"I don't think you should be out of bed" I tell her, remembering what Master Fu said.
"I feel a lot better, I already stayed in bed for a long time" she says.
"Fine, then I'll be helping you cook to make sure you're safe and sound" I tell her, I need to make sure she doesn't do anything that could possibly make her sicker or weaker.
"Adrien, it's okay... you don't have to come and-" she says to me but I interrupt.
"I'm going no matter what" I state, she just lets out a sigh and rolls her eyes as she makes her way to the kitchen and I follow. She looks through the fridge and takes out some ingredients and opens some cupboards and takes out other things.
"Need help?" I ask as I sit in a chair in the kitchen so I don't get in the way.
"No thanks, you ca just sit there and taste things for me okay?" she says as she pulls out a pot, I smile and nod violently. I love food! Even more when it's made by my princess!
Time passes and she makes me taste things like cooked linguini, broccoli and, some chicken. I don't mind and happily taste making sure things are cooked, I swear this is heaven. Finally she tells me to sit in the dining table, first she sets a cutting board with pieces of camembert and cookies at the end of the table for Tikki and Plagg. Then she comes out with two plates of chicken alfredo.
"I'm not too good of a cook but I hope you like it" she says as she places the plates down and across from me in the four people dining table.
"Anything from you make is delicious princess" I say to her as she rolls her eyes but smiles. I take a bite of the pasta and it really is delicious, to be expected of M'lady.
"Like it?" she asks as she looks at me.
"It's so good!" I exclaim as I stuff some more pasta in my mouth. My diet is so strict that creamy pastas like this are not something I get to eat often, and this is just so delicious.
"Really? I thought it might be a little dry, you see normally I make it so the alfredo sauce is creamier but I had to work with what I had" she says as she takes a bite herself.
We eat in silence, not an awkward one but a comfortable silence. She's very graceful as she eats, not getting herself dirty and making no noise as her fork touches the porcelain plate. Her cooking is really good, for some reason moments like this make me think she would be a great mother, and a great wife...
"Marinette, marry me and cook for me everyday" I say suddenly, her cheeks turn red and her eyes grow big, I feel my cheeks growing warm as well. She doesn't seem able to put words together as she just emits noises like "asdfghjkl" or "eeeeeeee". I see Tikki and PLagg giggle as they fly out of the dining room.
"Marinette?" I ask as I slightly shake her shoulders.
"Is it legal to get married at sixteen?" she asks, I'm not sure if she's talking to me though.
"Wait... what am I saying?!" she exclaims as she pulls herself out of her daze becoming a deeper shade of red, I laugh. She's just so cute, I laugh hard and can't stop laughing. Soon I hear her laugh as well, all that can be heard in her tiny dining room is our laughs.
"I wish it could always be like this" I tell her as I calm down.
"Really?" she asks me as her melodic laugh dies down.
"Yeah, you always make me happy" I confess to her. my cheeks growing warm.
"Y-you do too," she says with a smile, her cheeks pink. We finish eating and do the dishes, she tries to convince me to not help but I can be stubborn as well.
"You know M'lady..." I say as she passes me a cup and I dry it.
"Yes kitty?" she asks as she washes a plate.
"I wasn't kidding, I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life with you," I say as I place the cup down. I look over to her and see her staring at me, her face is red and in shock.
"I-I-I doubt... I really doubt that" she says as she looks away and continues washing the plate, scrubbing at an invisible stain.
"Why? You're purr-fect" I tell her, but she just hands over the plate and searches for another plate to wash, but nothing.
"I'm not and you're just saying that" she says as she turns off the sink and walks away from me into the living room, I place the plate down and go after her.
"Princess," I say but she continues walk, I grab her arm and pull her to me. She refuses to look at me but I can tell her face is red, her skin has partially regained it's color but she is still pale.
"M'lady, why do you not believe me?" I ask her, I can't help but to feel a little heartbroken by the fact she doesn't believe me.
"Because, ugh... Adrien you know how I feel about you and Chat. Saying things like that doesn't really help" she says to me, her gaze resting on the floor. I don't know what to say.
"Well, I think it's only fair you know my true feelings for both Marinette and Ladybug" I say as I lean in towards her, she looks shocked and I place my forehead on hers.
"I've fallen deeply, and madly in love for both of them" I confess and without another word kiss her.
A/N: AYEEEEEEEEEEEEE.