[Response to reviews from Chapter 2: None as of yet, but I will update this part of the chapter once someone says something.]
The next day, Ladybug swung up to the top of the Eiffel Tower, where Cat Noir was leaning against the railing and looking out over the city. He didn't speak as he munched on a croissant.
"Cat Noir? Are you okay?"
"I'm just perfect, Ladybug. Absolutely wonderful."
There was enough sarcasm in his voice to flood the Seine twice over. Ladybug slowly walked beside him, relieved that he didn't move away.
"Look, Cat Noir. About last night, I...I'm sorry about what I said
"Don't be. You were right. I shouldn't have been acting so foolish in the middle of a fight. You were also right about not wanting to go out with me. You deserve so much better, anyway."
"No no, it's not that you're a bad guy to be with, it's just that I...I have feelings for someone else."
"I know. You told me before. That was the night we agreed to be 'just friends' and I guess I forgot. But now...I feel like we can't even be that."
"Cat Noir, what are you saying?"
He tossed the remains of his croissant off the tower, turned away, and crossed his arms. "I...I don't think we should be friends...at least not for a while. Until I can get over this.
"What, you're quitting on me?! But Paris needs both of us!!"
Cat Noir turned back and gave her a sneer. "I never said I was giving up on Paris. I mean we should just keep our relationship professional and only see each other on the job. Maybe that'll give you the time you need to get together with this boy of yours."
Ladybug stepped back in shock at her partner's words.
"I'm sorry, Ladybug. Our friendship ends...here. From now on, we're only partners, and nothing more."
He walked into the elevator and sighed one last time. "I'm sorry."
The elevator closed and went down, leaving Ladybug on top of the tower by herself. She struggled to keep back tears as she leaned over the railing.
She had just lost one of her closest friends...and she only had herself to blame.