Adrien jumped slightly at his watch beeping. That was the patrol ten minute mark. He had to hurry out there! Carefully balancing the tea cups, Adrien ran upstairs to his room to transform. The bedroom window flew open and out Chat Noir went. Trying not to spill the tea cups proved to be rather challenging but they survived and he landed on their meeting spot in due time.

Ladybug was standing there waiting for him. "Oh, there you-" Her words stopped when she noticed the dishes in his hands. "What's with the tea cups?"

Chat felt the colour drain from his face as his eyes met his Lady's. "U-U-Uh…" He chewed his bottom lip. Don't ruin this!

"I-I thought we could warm up with some tea before we sailed off," he flashed her a toothy smile and prayed she'd agree to it.

She smiled. "That's sweet of you Chat. Sure, why not." She took a seat down on the roof and with a shaky hand, he handed her a tea cup. She took it happily and sniffed it.

Chat's mind drew a blank as he stood there, watching her. He grinded his teeth down and hoped she wouldn't notice the smell being off.

"This smells so delicious!" she beamed. "It smells like chai."

He nodded rather quickly. "Y-Yeah it's chai!" He took a seat next to her after noticing how awkward he was being. Chat held his own up and gently blew on it. It had cooled down a bit from being outside so he was able to take a sip right away. His eyes were on Ladybug like a hawk and he watched every movement, gauging on whether the potion had worked. She had taken a few sips and seemed perfectly fine still. Perhaps the potion needed some time to sink in. His heart was pounding in his chest and he felt his hands shaking so badly that he thought he'd drop his cup.

Ladybug gently sipped her warm tea and held the cup between two hands. It was a chilly night so she was happy that Chat had thought of the brilliant idea of having tea. She took another sip and felt the warmth travel down her throat. When she opened her eyes, she leaned back, almost spilling her drink.

"Uh, hi Chat."

Her neck was stretched backwards and she could feel Chat Noir's breath on her face. He had a goofy grin on his face.

"Hi M'Lady!" he leaned even closer, chasing her backwards. "Why are you the prettiest thing in the universe?"

Ladybug placed the green flowered tea cup in its saucer on the roof next to her hip. It would spill if she continued to hold it. "Uh, do you mind backing up a bit?" Her hands were placed on the shingles by her waist for balance. "You're a little close, don't you think?"

"Nope!" Chat's cheek rubbed up against hers and Ladybug could swear she could hear the faint sound of purring. "I love being close to the woman I love."

Ladybug began crab walking backwards but each time she moved, Chat scooted closer.

"Chat could you please back up?" She was beginning to feel uncomfortable by her partner's actions. He never got all up in her face and always respected her personal space. What had gotten into him tonight?

A frown appeared on his face the more she pushed him away. "I love you Ladybug."

A nervous chuckle filled the air as Ladybug gave him a look of pity. She knew he loved her but even still, hearing him say it with such honesty in his voice made her heart flutter. "I-I know but you don't need to get this close."

"Yes I do!" Chat stood up on his knees and clasped his hands together like a prayer. "I want to cuddle you and let you know how much I love you and hold you close and protect you and-"

He continued to ramble and Ladybug couldn't help but wonder what he was doing. Sure he made his feelings clear but he never acted like this. It was strange.

"Chat," Ladybug interrupted his string of words. "Are you okay?"

He stopped talking and flashed his Lady a charming cat grin. "Of course I'm okay! I've got you!"

Ladybug raised an eyebrow at him. "No really, what's going on? You're acting… strange." She backed up again, sliding her body across the shingles as Chat thrusted himself forward.

"Chat!" she cried out, bracing herself.

"Hug me LB! Hug me!" Chat stretched his arms wide and collided with her.

Warm arms wrapped themselves around her and Ladybug stiffened. Was Chat sick? What happened to him? It was definitely not normal Chat behaviour. "I think you need to get some rest. Maybe the cold's gotten to you." She felt him shake his head.

"Only if you come with me."

She sighed and began pushing his body away from hers. He had quite the grip on her.

"Please let go Chat."

Seriousness filled her voice but for whatever reason, Chat didn't catch her annoyance and only hugged harder.

She groaned as her muscles worked themselves. With enough force she successfully pulled away from him and let out a breath as he collapsed to his knees, whining. She had no idea what was wrong with him but clearly something was up. "Chat, I need you to listen to me." She stared into his eyes and was happy he obediently followed. "I need you to go home and sleep off whatever this is, okay?"

Being difficult seemed to be Chat's game tonight and he shook his head, grabbing onto her shoulders. "But Ladybuuuug!" He whined, nuzzling his head into her shoulder. "I love you!" A few nuzzles were enough for him to be pushed back rather roughly.

"Please." She was begging now. Perhaps he had too much to drink? He was under age but maybe he got into some by accident somehow?

"I love you Ladybug! I love you more than anything!" He stood up, arms outstretched. "I LOVE LADYBUG!" The volume of his voice was earsplitting and she was sure the entire city of Paris heard him.

"Chat, shh!" She placed a finger to her lips but Chat wasn't listening.

"I WANT LADYBUG TO MARRY ME!"

She tackled him to the ground with her hand across his mouth. She was now on top of him but that fact wasn't her focus. "You have to be quiet!" she whispered loudly. Chat had a dopey grin on his face and his eyes were squinted. "Can we be this close forever?"

Ladybug huffed and pinned his arms above his head. There was no resistance. Chat just laid there helplessly with that stupid grin. She leaned over him and accidentally pushed harder on his wrists when he started giggling. "Chat I'm worried about you…" she trailed off and gazed up at the starry night. "I just really want you to be okay. Please listen to me."

That seemed to work and Chat's ears drooped. "No! Don't be sad Ladybug! I'll do anything! I love you!"

Ladybug eyed him and gave him a small smile. "It would make me happier than anything else if you just went home to go to bed."

"But then I'd be away from you…"

The hurt in his voice was intense and Ladybug had to remember that he was drunk and most likely wouldn't remember anything after this.

"If you miss me you can…" She thought about what to tell him to make him do as she wanted. "Um…" What could she get him to do?

"I'll always miss you but I know you're deep right in my heart!" Chat announced proudly. "You're always deep with me and I love you and I always think about you and always hope we can spend the entire day together and you're the best Ladybug! I want to make you happy always and even have kids with you someday when we're older and even get a pet hamster named-"

Chat put a halt on his rant when he heard Ladybug shushing him.

"Chat Noir," she let go of his right wrist and brushed his loose bangs out of his one eye. "Which direction is your house?"

"Your direction!"

Ladybug slapped her forehead and tried again. "Is your house there or there or?" Her finger pointed in all directions.

"I want my house wherever you are!" Chat leaned up as if to sit but Ladybug pushed him back down on his back.

"You need to get home safely and go to bed. Could you call me when you get home safe?" Ladybug furrowed her eyebrows and wondered if him travelling on his own as a good idea.

"I always want to call you! I could talk to you for hours," he beamed and winked causing Ladybug to roll her eyes.

She stood up and was on guard for anymore of Chat's surprise hugs. She held out her hands as she began backing up. "Make sure to call me okay? Please don't forget."

Chat remained on the ground and nodded, giggling like a little girl.

Ladybug took that as a means to escape. She'd get home and stay as Ladybug for a few minutes until Chat called her. That is, if he even did. From the state he was in, she almost wanted to follow him to make sure he traveled home safe but she couldn't without learning his identity. With a flick of her wrist, she swung her yo-yo and soared from building to building. Eventually she made it home and landed on her balcony. Taking a seat in her chair, she crossed her legs and held up her yo-yo, waiting for Chat's call.

Many minutes passed and she heard nothing. She wanted to try to call Chat herself but she feared him getting distracted and not paying attention to where he was going. She didn't need him getting lost.

She tilted her head back in her chair in wonder. What did Chat have to drink tonight? He was completely out of it. He seemed fine when he first got there but his condition plummeted the later the night went on.

Her ears twitched when she heard a faint cry. An akuma?

She stood up quickly and leaned over her railing to try to get closer. What was that noise?

"Lay!"

Lay? She really focused her ears, trying to pinpoint what the person was saying. Before she could get anymore closer to figuring it out, the sound found her.

"Ladybug is the best! She's my favourite! I'm singing for heeeeer!"

Her heart sunk and she squeezed her eyes shut. Please don't make it be…

"I love her and I love singing and we go together like love does!"

Ladybug opened one eye and immediately covered her eyes with her hands. Chat was walking down the streets of Paris, singing loudly for all to hear.

She shrunk down behind her railing. The last thing she needed was for Chat to spot her.

"We're going to get married and have kids and buy a big house!" Chat yelled out in a singsong voice. He coughed. "I think we're a great paaaaaaair!"

Ladybug inwardly cringed. What should she do? She couldn't let Chat wake up the entire city but she also barely got away last time. If she ran out to him and told him to be quiet, he'd be glued to her again. She felt guilty as she sat there, contemplating on what to do as Chat walked past her, practically marching.

"I love Ladybuuuuug!"

His voice echoed, bouncing off the buildings on either side of him and she knew it wouldn't be long before someone complained.

Ladybug watched as he walked down the street until he was practically out of view. She sighed and listened for anymore noise. The night was silent and a deep breath was exhaled through her mouth. Either he was too far away from her or he had cut out the singing. She remained squatting behind her railing, awaiting Chat's call.

But it never came.

Twenty full minutes passed by and nothing. She was worried about him but there was nothing to be done about it now.

"Tikki, spots off."

Landing in her bed, Marinette rolled onto her back and groaned. Guilt ate her alive as she tossed and turned for what felt like an hour. She should have gotten him and dealt with the clinginess. What was wrong with her? He was her partner and she just let him wander while obviously under the influence of something!

"Stupid!" she shouted at herself and slammed a pillow over her face.

Tikki flew over top of Marinette's covered face. "Marinette?"

She flung the pillow down to her feet. "I left Chat Noir outside all alone while he's drunk!" Marinette stood to her feet and began climbing the stairs to her skylight.

"What are you doing Marinette?" Tikki questioned as her chosen climbed higher.

"I'm going out to find him."

A worried finger found itself against Tikki's mouth. She flew up and met Marinette on top of her balcony. "You're missing something."

As soon as Marinette turned around with a questioned look, a smile grew on Tikki's face. "Me!"

Oh Chat... what have you done? One more part to go after this! :)