I do not own these characters. This story is inspired by an anime/cartoon called Miraculous Ladybug, and you should definitely go watch it! :) It's the best show you won't regret it.

While Marinette was at home talking to Tikki about her newfound feelings for Chat, Plagg was doing everything he possibly could to get Adrien out of bed. After Adrien realized that the scarf was from Marinette, he had decided that he can't just sit there being sad about it and decided to just talk to Marinette about it the next day; but when he woke up he couldn't bring himself to get out of bed.

"Come on kid, I know it's disappointing that you're father lied, but you can't let it get to you. Just eat some cheese." Plagg said from his seat on Adrien's forehead.

"It's not that simple Plagg. I thought he was finally starting to change but instead he just used my friends gift as a way out." Adrien rolled over knocking Plagg onto his pillow and hid his face in his arm. Plagg sat there for a few moments and then squeezed his way under Adrien's arm.

"Then shouldn't you get up and go thank Marinette? You know you have to go to school anyways or else you won't be allowed to go." Adrien groaned and rolled out of bed reluctantly to shower and get dressed before heading to school.

"That's great Marinette!" Tikki sat hiding in Marinette's collar as she was making her way to school.

"How is this great Tikki? I mean I love Adrien don't I? And having feelings for my partner is such a bad idea in so many ways." Tikki chuckled and moved closer to Marinette's ear.

"It's not that bad! You trust him more than anyone right?"

"Well of course I do!"

"And he makes you feel safe and happy."

"Yes but-"

"Then I don't see the problem. You guys are meant to be in each others lives no matter what, and Ladybug and Chat Noir have always been able to figure out any problem." She smiled then dove into Marinette's purse as she neared the school steps.

"Yeah I guess." Mari murmured to herself and made her way towards Alya.

Adrien stepped out of his car and took a shaky breath.

"Come on kid," Plagg whispered from his shirt pocket, "you can do it." Plagg wasn't usually this serious when it came to helping Adrien out, but he was trying to be there for him more and Adrien relaxed a bit knowing that he had Plagg with him. He smiled at him and walked over to where he saw his friends while playing with the scarf around his neck. As he got closer and closer, he started becoming more nervous. 'Why am I freaking out so much? It's only Marinette, she won't be upset with me for not noticing sooner.' He breathed one last time, placed a smile on his face and swung his arm around Nino.

"Hey guys!"

"Adrien! Whats up bro?"

"Not much." Adrien said quieter and then he made eye contact with Marinette. She started blushing realizing that she had been caught staring but she didn't look away. Instead she looked quickly at the scarf, smiled at him, and then she slowly hid behind Alya. 'Why does she always hide from me?' Adrien thought. He took a step closer towards the girls and cleared his throat.

"U-um Marinette?" He leaned over to the side a bit to see her behind Alya. Marinette looked at him in surprise and came out of her hiding spot.

"Y-yeah?"

"Um, thank you…for the scarf." Adrien's cheeks reddened slightly as he watched her look at him in shock and he starting playing with the scarf nervously. "I'm sorry I didn't realize that is was made by you sooner. I noticed the stitching last night. I really do love it thank you so much but, why didn't you tell me it was from you?" Nino watched as the Alya grabbed Marinette's hand as a way of encouragement, then he looked at Adrien sadly. He knew that getting that scarf from his father had meant a lot to him, and he could tell that he was seriously upset about his father lying so he slung his arm around Adrien hoping that that would comfort him a bit. Marinette was still silent after a few moments but she quickly spoke up as she saw Adrien's eyes fell to the ground.

"You just looked so happy. That's all that mattered to me. I-I didn't need you to know it was from me as long as you were happy." She tugged on one of her pigtails with her free hand and blushed madly at the ground. Adrien's eyes shot up as he heard this and he was almost on the verge of tears. 'How did I get so lucky to have a friend like Marinette.' He quickly took a step forward and hugged Mari softly.

"Thank you." He whispered to her. She looked up at Alya in shock as Alya made crazy hand motions that looked like she was telling her to hug him back. So she did.

"O-of course Adrien! Anytime! I-I'll always want you to be happy! I mean- ahaha yeah. I just want you to be happy." Adrien pulled away and stared frozen at Marinette for a moment before the bell rang.

"Ah! B-bye!" Marinette quickly grabbed Alya's hand and made a run for the doors blushing and smiling like the nervous mess she is. Adrien stared after her and was only taken out of his daze when Nino softly punched him in the shoulder.

"You ok bro?" Nino was seriously concerned about his friend but couldn't help himself from laughing a little at Adrien's bright red face.

"…I think I love her."

Nino stared at Adrien in shock.

"….what?"

Adrien's eyes and mouth opened wide and he took a few steps back away quickly.

"Ah haha! D-did I say that out loud?! I meant, um, gonna be late to class!" Adrien quickly ran into the school as Nino stood there dumbfounded.

"Oh hell no! You are not hiding from me!" He said as he chased after Adrien.

Alya and Marinette sat texting secretly in class trying their best to avoid their teachers gaze.

A:HE NOTICED

M: I KNOWWW

A:I swear to Ladybug, Marinette...HE LIKES YOU

Marinette sat there blushing and quickly swatted Alya.

M: NO WAY!

A: Yes way! anyways, where is he and Nino?

M: Idk, they are really late

A: Hey Mari

M:Hm?

A: I bet Adrien is talking about you to Nino.

Marinette covered her blushing face and Alya laughed at her friend.

M: Alyaaaa stopppp

Alya laughed a little too loud this time as Ms. Bustier turned around and gave the girls a warning look, leaving them too scared to text the rest of class.

"AH NINO stop it!" Nino had caught up with Adrien just before he made it into the classroom and quickly grabbed the bag of his collar dragging him into the boys bathroom. After finally making it inside, he made sure to be blocking the door and released his friend.

"Nuh-uh, we are not leaving until you tell me everything." Adrien quickly covered his blushing face and sank to the ground.

"Ninooo, this couldn't have waited until lunch? I'm going to be in so much trouble for not going to class!" Nino's eyes widened as they heard the final bell ring and sat in front of his friend.

"Ah, sorry bro, I didn't think of that." He scratched the back of his neck nervously and looked up at his friend.

"It's okay, you're just worried about me. It's too late now anyways. So, what do you want to know." Adrien leaned back on his arms and hung his head back waiting.

"Everything. So you love Mari? How long bro? Why didn't you tell me? Are you okay about your father lying? And I totally told you so about liking Marinette." Adrien laughed nervously and looked up at his friend.

"Alright, I'll tell you everything."