AN: This chapter is written for twinklingfrost14. Enjoy.
Chat let out a long, steady purr as Marinette stroked his head.
He could get used to this. He could really get used to this. Being stroked like a giant house cat, while eating strictly forbidden pastries on the roof of the Dupain-Cheng bakery.
"You know Kitty, you could just come inside and eat pastries inside instead of laying out here like an overgrown house cat," Marinette said and Chat poked her arm with his nose.
"But I like it up here," he said with a slight whine. "It's all peaceful. And quiet. And lots of pastries. And the most beautiful girl in Paris stroking me. That feels good."
There was a moment of somewhat awkward silence as the two teenagers realised what Chat had just said.
"Well….I mean...most beautiful girl in Paris after my Ladybug of course," he quickly added blushing as he sat up. "Not that you're not pretty, I mean-"
Marinette giggled. It was almost satisfying to see the ever flirty Chat Noir lost for words for a change. Chat pouted.
"You're mean to me princess," he said and Marinette giggled once more.
"And you're funny," she replied with a smirk, before giving him another pastry.
"I take it back. You're purrfect," he said before stuffing the pastry into his mouth. "Hmmm...so good."
"Good kitty."
"Ah, but I'm your kitty," he replied with a smirk. He returned to his place, resting his head on Marinette's lap once more and once more, a comfortable silence fell over them.
"Honestly Chat, you eat like you've never had pastries before," Marinette teased and Chat smiled.
"Yeah, well my father and Natalie insist that I keep to a strict diet," Chat said lazily. "Part of being the face of the Agreste Fashion house I guess. Hmmm...delicious…"
There was another awkward moment of silence and the colour fled from Marinette's face.
"Adrien!?" she practically squeaked. "Adrien Agreste?"
Chat sat up sharply, accidently crashing his head into Marinette's jaw.
"I'm so sorry Princess. I didn't mean to-"
"ADRIEN!?" Marinette squealed and Chat looked sheepish.
"That...wasn't meant to happen," he said with a blush. He stepped forward gingerly. "Princess? Are you…"
An explosion suddenly broke the spell. Leaping to her feet, Marinette yelled out "Tikki, transform me!"
"Princess?" Chat asked in a stunned, slightly disbelieving voice. Ladybug whipped her head around so fast, she actually felt her neck click.
"Damn," she whispered.
The two heroes stared at one another for a little longer, before another explosion rocked the city. She smiled at him. He smiled back. And the two heroes leapt into yet another battle.