QUESTION: What one shot of mine would you rate as the "best" or "most touching" one of this collection? I want to know what moves the hearts of my readers and try to write a bit more like that :3

Prompt: Uh, I think I'm a bit late but…Marichat May? :3 OlderMarichat!

Rated: K+

Can I pick princess?

Chat safely set his princess down on her chair at their balcony, eyes carefully scanning her panting figure now that they were out of the heat of the battle.

It was a good thing Paris was still in turmoil after the latest akuma attack, with his lady transforming into her civilian form right in his arms while he was leaping over the roofs of Paris hadn't been the safest choice, but a necessary one all the same.

It had been a good thing he didn't use his cataclysm, he wasn't sure who would have brought his wife home if he had transformed too.

He kneeled down by her side and inspected her hands, searching for injuries. A hand shot out to gently cup both his cheeks and direct his gaze to his princess' beautiful face.

There were small scratches here and there, nothing too serious, but it still made his stomach churn uncomfortably, "I'm fine kitty, purromise," on any other day, that pun would have made him sweep her off her feet and cheer, but his frown stayed on his face.

"I'm sorry Marinette, I shouldn't have left your side before making sure the akuma couldn't move at all, I was too careless. If I had restrained him longer you wouldn't have-" she stopped his worry rant with a finger on his lips.

He blinked when she glared at him, "Chat, I'm fine. Tikki protected me," the kwami flew up to Marinette's face and nuzzled her cheek affectionately before settling on Chat Noir's shoulder, "And you did too. You took so many hits for me kitty, it's not fair," she crossed her arms stubbornly and the action made him chuckle.

He leaned forward and tenderly kissed her forehead, before gently resting a hand on her stomach, "Of course, I have to make sure my wife and the mother of my unborn kitten are safe," he nuzzled the side of her face, purring contently.

Marinette sighed and nuzzled her husband back, muttering half-heartedly, "We're not calling our child 'kitten'," judging by the small smile on her face, she didn't seem too much against the idea and that made a small grin appear on his face.

When Chat took her hands again within his own, Marinette looked up at his serious expression, "I know you're not showing yet but please take it easy. I don't think Hawkmoth will go easy just because Ladybug decided to have awesome little kittens," he shook his head, "He will try to use it against you. Let me fight the battles and you'll transform at the end when you need to purify the akuma,"

Marinette snorted, "Don't be ridiculous Adrien, Paris needs both of us. Besides, who will watch your back?"

Chat grinned, "I'm sure Alya or Nino can fill in when I can't handle something. Nino's a walking shield, he'll be fine if I hide behind him for a bit of cover," he winked and Marinette rolled her eyes playfully as she affectionately rubbed at the ears atop his head.

The elated purr made her smile fondly, "I don't know if I want to kiss you or shove you off a bridge,"

Chat's eyes gleamed, grinning down wickedly at his wife, "Can I pick princess?"

She laughed.

Thank you for reading! :3 QUESTION: What one shot of mine would you rate as the "best" or "most touching" one of this collection? I want to know what moves the hearts of my readers and try to write a bit more like that :3