Notes:

Wow, so far I've gotten over 1k visitors over the past week. I was not expecting this to be popular at all. I got really busy this week with midterms, projects and final projects all coming up, so I'll update when I can. Sorry for the shorter chapter, I decided it was better to get what I have out rather than wait another week.

Marinette put the cover over her toothbrush and set it in the cup next to the sink before grabbing the sink on either side to support herself. Still in disbelief of what just happened, she ran through her memories over and over seeing Adrien flirt with her. He did flirt with her, right? Why did she get so flustered at the sight of Adrien only half clothed?

'Oh god did I stammer again. Dammit. I've seen him shirtless before why was that so bad.' She thought to herself before deciding to open the door slowly. Adrien was sitting on the bed with his, thankfully clothed, back towards her. Even though she was being quiet he must've heard her and turned around with a sheepish grin.

"Sorry about embarrassing you like that. I didn't really think before I spoke. Will you forgive me?" Adrien started scratching the back of his head and looked genuinely concerned for her. Not wanting to make it even more awkward than it already was, them being alone together in her apartment after both of them saying something they regretted, she decided to say something back.

"Yes, although I would've preferred it if your shirt stayed off," she said with a wink before walking to her room without looking at him again and closed the door behind her with a look over her shoulder to see him sitting there with his mouth on the floor. She laughed and turned around to explain. When she could get her laugh under control she could still see the shock written all over his face and she was thrown into another fit of laughter. "Did you forget how to laugh?" She said through her giggles.

"I was just really not expecting that. Okay then." He started to crack a smile and Marinette calmed down to smile back. "Well, I'm going to go to bed, it's pretty late and we have a long day of shopping ahead of us tomorrow. Goodnight Marinette, thanks again for letting me stay."

"It's no problem at all, I'm glad you were able to come back and visit me- us. Visit us," Marinette stumbled over her words again and then took a deep breath, calming herself. "I'm going to go to bed too, night Adrien. If you need anything just knock," she said with a polite smile and went back into her room and shut the door behind her.

Adrien woke to sweet dreams of Marinette's laugh and smile. He fumbled in the dark for his phone on the floor next to him and pulled it up to be greeted by a much too bright screen. The clock said 6 in the morning. Even after a year, his father's parenting still woke him up at 6. He only got four and a half hours of sleep. He sat up and decided to root through the fridge for some cheese, knowing how loud Plagg would complain if he didn't get his morning cheese. Luckily he found some string cheese.

He nudged Plagg and sat the cheese next to the half sleeping kwami. "It's no Camembert but it's cheese and it's all I could find." Plagg hungrily grabbed the cheese and started eating, seeming only half awake through his mouthfuls. Adrien lightly laughed at the thought of Plagg and his sleep eating habit.

Plagg flew into Adrien's bad with his cheese at the sound of the door opening. Adrien looked up to see Marinette rubbing her eyes and stretching in the doorway, her shirt riding up a little with her stretching. He could feel the heat rising to the tips of his ears at the sight of her stomach showing.

"Good morning Marinette!" Adrien said excitedly. Marinette mumbled something unintelligible back before walking to the fridge to get out milk and cereal. "I see you also didn't get much sleep. Why are you up?"

"Some dumb visitor was shuffling around in the fridge rather loudly."

"Oh… Sorry."

"It's fine. We can just get a head start on shopping today now." Marinette poured her cereal and her milk before putting it all back. "Did you want anything to eat?"

Looking at the cereal he decided to buy something while out later that day. "No, I'm good. I'll get something warm out. It's pretty cold out. I could buy you something if you want?"

"No, but thanks for the offer," she said with a smile. "When I'm done with my food I'm going to get ready and shower."

Embarrassed at the thought of her in the shower, he blushed and scratched the back of his head. "Mind if I take a shower first since you're still eating?"

"Go for it," she mumbled in between bites.

After waiting in line for 10 minutes Adrien finally picked up his cheap breakfast and was ready to go shopping. "Let's go in there." Adrien pointed to a small boutique and started directing her over. He still hadn't dropped his arm from around her shoulders from when she was cold earlier. The weight of his arm sent shivers down her spine and caused a warmth to spread out from it.

They walked into the shop and she instantly recognized the merchandise.

"So, I know you're a big fan of Chat Noir, even though you try to keep it under wraps." He said with a wink as he opened the door for her. He dropped his arm from around her as he walked past her to pick up a small black pillow with a green paw print on it. He pulled it up to his chest and turned around to show it off to her with a big grin.