Chapter 10: Questions

Last night, he's at it again. Chat Noir has visited Marinette yet again for questions about the gift and Marinette threatened him at the word 'Camembert' that quickly stopped him from asking forcing him to play a 30 minute video game with her so that his visit isn't going to be a waste.

As they were playing last night, she noticed that Chat is very well concentrated that not a single pun or words come out from his mouth as they play and this is her first time playing with him so she was slightly weirded out by the atmosphere as if he knows how good she is. She hates to admit but she misses the teases and puns last night.

This thought came to her mind still as she arrived at school. She was sitting at her chair with her hands below her chin as she thinks deeply of why there was no puns. She was also staring at a picture of Adrien Agreste in the fashion magazine she bought earlier and last month's magazine. Alya then joined her in her desk after talking to Juleka and Rose about the Ladyblog. The auburn-haired Alya noticed how she was staring intently at the magazine.

"Girl, wait for a couple of minutes and you will see that piece of paper walking and sitting in front of you." Alya said but Marinette remained focused on the page.

"Good morning guys!" Adrien greeted as he was standing beside of his desk, waving at Nino, then Alya then to Marinette.

"Good timing Adrien, mind giving your face to Marinette, she's been staring at your pictures for a couple of minutes." Alya teased.

Adrien looked at Marinette curiously at how her eyes rolled back and forth to the old and new magazines. He walked forward and looked at the magazines with her so closely. He also noticed a black marker she's holding in her hand and began scribbling the outdated magazine. Adrien flinched as Marinette started drawing a mask on his face and cat ears on his head. He watched Marinette nervously.

"W-what are you doing Marinette?" Adrien asked nervously but Marinette was lazily busy to even hear him.

"Oooo, are you starting to believe in my Ladybug and Chat Noir theories?" Alya asked happily watching Marinette doodle. Adrien quickly glared at Alya at her comment and slowly backed away to go to his seat.

"Wha-" Marinette quickly looked at Alya and raised a brow at her. "No, Adrien being Chat noir is again silly." She said with a smirk. "I just don't have pictures of blonde guys except for these, I just am curious at how Chat Noir looks like wearing casual clothing." She explained with a shrug.

Adrien was internally screaming right now. He is not very comfortable hearing people talking about Chat's true identity especially right in front of his face.

"You look pale." Nino's voice came echoing in his mind and he quickly calmed himself.

"I'm fine, it's nothing. Nothing at all." Adrien said with a nervous chuckle.

Marinette was switching glances to Alya, Nino and Adrien and looking at her improvised picture of Chat Noir, she thought of who among these people told him about the gift and she needs to know because once she knew who told him, she's making the information a somewhat threat or a tease in case he'll visit tonight.

"By the way Alya," Marinette began and she scooted closer to her friend and began whispering to her ear. "Did you tell at your Ladyblog that I'm giving gifts to a certain cat?"

"No, why would I?" Alya replied in a low voice. "It's clear that you wanted it to be a secret so I didn't."

"I see, thank you for your giving me your honesty." Marinette said with a sweet and relieved smile and stood up facing the desk that Nino and Adrien shared. She looked at Nino. "Nino, can I have a word with you outside?" she asked and headed out of the classroom.

Nino raised a brow as he exchanged looks with Adrien and then he stood up glancing over at Alya who wiggles her brows at him before going to see Marinette outside the classroom.

"What up?" Nino asked once he saw Marinette leaning her back at the railing.

"I was just curious, did you perhaps told about a little gift I was giving that a certain cat might know about?" Marinette asked calmly and politely, tapping her fingers at the railing.

"Hm? I don't quite get it." Nino said as he tilted his head. "Gift? Certain cat? You got me confused." He added and think very thoughtfully but still he's not getting the point and gave her a shrug.

Marinette stared at Nino's innocent and confused look and she moved forward and tapped his shoulders lightly. "Nothing, forget about it and if you do remember, please keep it a secret. Thanks!" And she walked back in the room followed by a confused Nino.

Once Nino returned to his seat, Adrien leaned close to him. "What did she asked you?" he asked.

"I don't even know the conversation."

Adrien looked over at Marinette who was looking at him straight in the eye and once their eyes met, she quickly walked out of the classroom. He gulped and sat frozen.

"I think it's best to go to her." Alya said with satisfaction and Adrien do as told.

"Adrien?"

"Is something wrong Marinette?" Adrien asked after he peeked his head to the door. The girl stood in front of him, her head lowered as she starts to fidget her fingers.

"Chat Noir oftens talks about you, Am I right?" Marinette began letting a smile curled in her lips. Her eyes rolling everywhere just to avoid having eye contact. "Are you friends with him or something?" She looked at him curiously as soon as she noticed Adrien stood frozen and moved awkwardly from his position.

"Y-yeah...?" Adrien replied rubbing the back of his neck.

"So you would've ...I don't know, told the cat about the plan I have for him." She said nervously.

Adrien didn't say anything. He just stared at the girl nervously.

"Uh Adrien, are you okay?" Marinette asked as she tilted her head. "You seemed space-out, don't tell me you're the one who told him."

Adrien flinched and let out a chuckle. "Me? No...I didn't tell him, he must have figured it out...he keeps pestering me for asking you what it is to be honest."

Marinette bit her lips and looked apologetically at the boy.

"I'm sorry I jumped into conclusions. Its just that he keeps visiting my room and bugging me about it and I can't finish it because of him." She ranted.

"Oh...sorry to hear that." Adrien mumbled looking a bit guilty as he stared at their feet.

"Well, at least Ladybug don't bother you at night." Marinette mumbled unaware that Adrien is still in front of her. "I envy you..."

He looked at Marinette surprisingly. That's half true. Ladybug did visit him at night but just for advices. "I don't think Ladybug would force somebody to do what she wants unless if it's for the better good." He said.

"True-Ah...sorry about that, just...just don't let him know, don't ever tell. Chat Noir must not know!" Marinette rambled as she made her way back in the classroom.

"Wait," Adrien called, grabbing her shoulder. "Can I ask what did you bring him-I swea I won't tell anybody."

Marinette gave him a hesitant look then looked at him straight in the eye. "Alright, I got him a hoodie."


'Everyone is innocent' Marinette thought. After asking her three friends about whether they told Chat. She had no choice but to believe that Chat's civilian self is too sly and sneaky to notice. She looked at the person in front of her, she was daydreaming again, having the thought that they both share a secret makes her jump for joy. It's rare for them to have that bond of trust and friendship. She's not gonna let Adrien know that Ladybug already knows or else that friendship will be destroyed. Looking at the boy, she noticed some physical appearance he have with Chat Noir, like the blonde hair and green eyes. She also looked at that scribbled face of Adrien in her magazine. She leaned closer to her desk to reach Adrien and maybe tap him on the shoulder while the teacher is busy writing on the board. Adrien turned to her right after he felt her skin.

"Do you like cheese?" She whispered.

"What, why bring that up now?"

"umm curious? Just answer me."

"No, I dislike cheese."

"Okay, thanks, bye." Then the girl soon crept away in silence leaving the blonde boy confused.

"Why…why…why…" Marinette mumbled these words as she pounds her fist at her desk while her head is placed on the table. Her small talk with Adrien about cheese earlier affects her so much. She could feel that he's weirded out by the question leading to the fact that he'll be angry at her and she doesn't want that to happen.

"Don't sulk like that, it's clearly you're fault that asking him about the thing he hated." Alya said.

"You're not helping Alya." Marinette pouted.

"Why did you even ask about cheese all of a sudden?"

"I don't know, I just thought about it since he always talks about cheese the other day." She said emphasizing the word cheese.

"Woah, what's wrong here?" Nino exclaimed with a whistle.

"Pouting, she's just regretting talking to Adrien about cheese." Alya replied watching her friend amusingly.

"What's that about cheese?" Adrien suddenly asked as he joined Nino.

"Nothing, nothing. I'll go home now." Marinette stuttered and left the classroom. "I still need to buy that fabric." She mumbled as she walked pass the boys.


Thank you for reading, following and the likes but can I ask you for your patience in waiting for next chapters? I can't post or write freely like everyday like I used to but maybe on sundays or weekends. Still need to check new schedule for adjustment for leisure things though so I'm not sure when I'll be posting the next chapters.

Same thing on the other miraculous Ladybug fanfic entitled "Maid's life" in case you're reading that as well.

Thank you and good day!~

-det2x