Day 1: You're injured please stay the night...please...

Chat used his baton to keep himself steady as he tried to ignore the searing pain that spread throughout his body.

Blood trailed down the side of his lips and there were bruises seen all over his body.

Maybe taking on that group of thugs alone wasn't his best idea that day, but it was worth it.

She was safe.

"Chat?" Soft and gentle hands caressed his cheek. He couldn't help but find comfort in her touch. "Chat you're hurt."

"Tis but a scratch Princess." Chat replied with a smile to try to ease her concern. "I've gotten worse scrapes than this. I'm more worried about you."

Marinette frowned knowing well that he wasn't okay and that he was trying to put his own well-being aside for her sake.

Marinette had made a stupid decision to walk home on her own and as a result she was attacked by a group of angry looking thugs. They had her cornered near a dark alley and she had no way of escape nor could she find a place to transform in time.

Right when one of the crooks made a grab for her arm Chat who happened to be passing the area jumped into the scene. He was able to give them a good beating causing them to make a run for it, but not without getting a few scratches and hits from them. One of them even drew a knife.

Chat had enough strength to carry Marinette the rest of the way home, but once they reached the balcony he felt his energy plummet.

"Come inside." Marinette said holding on to his other arm. "We need to tend to your wounds."

"Mari it's really not..."

"Chat please." The blunette stared up at the blonde with her bright blue orbs and Adrien was finding it increasingly difficult to say no.

"Okay..."

Twenty minutes later Chat Noir sat on Marinette's bed back facing her way as she tended to the wounds beneath his suit. He removed one arm out of the skin tight wear allowing her to care for his injuries.

They were silent the entire time, it felt slightly awkward given that they always had something to talk about, but this time it seemed like niether of them knew what to say.

Chat's eyes widened when he felt Marinette's arms wrapped around his waist and she hugged him from behind.

"Marinette?" He spoke softly.

"Thank you for saving me...I...I don't know what I would have done if you haven't been there. I was so scared..."

The blonde took hold of her hand and linked his fingers through hers. "I'll always be there to protect you princess. Whenever you need me."

Her hold on him became tighter. "Please stay..."

"What?"

"Stay the night...with me...please."

Adrien's heart started to pound at her request. As much as he loved the idea of staying within her embrace just like this for a little while longer, he needed to return home soon before his father realized he was missing. Curse his luck.

He sighed. "Mari...I really wish I could, but I have to..."

"Just for one night. Please Chat you're injured I want to make sure you're alright I want you to stay here...with me...by my side. Say that you will."

Chat Noir turned around to face the girl and she looked back up at him with those beautiful blue eyes once again, this time shining as she was at the brink of shedding tears.

His ears went flat and his heart ached at the sight. With a smile he leaned forward and pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek surprising her, then he rested his forehead against hers before responding.

"As you wish...princess."