A/N: Sorry for the break, life got in the way. Hope you enjoy! 😊

Chapter 10

A draft wakes Adrien up, he pulls the covers over their naked bodies, and buries his head back into her hair as they spoon. He gently wraps his arm around her, brushing his fingers up her stomach and rests his hand against her chest. He briefly wonders how long he has been asleep, but the comfort is too strong and he falls back into a comfortable sleep.

Marinette stirs, slowly becoming aware of her surroundings. She rubs her cheek into the pillow and smiles, relishing in a comfort she hasn't known until now. She stretches her legs and grimaces. She has her soreness, from the akuma battle, and another type of soreness forming in her body from the recent activities. She runs her fingers through Adrien's hair and smiles at his peaceful face. He stirs from his slumber and is greeted with Marinette's smiling face.

"Hey there." He stretches.

"Hey", she smiles.

"How are you feeling? I didn't hurt you, did I?"

"Just the usual soreness, I'm good." He sits up and stretches his arms further. The trap door opens and Marinette's father pokes his head in.

"We're back! Oh…" He takes a minute to take in the scene; Adrien siting up stretching, with the sheets laying around his hips, exposing his upper body to the world.

Tom focuses his voice down to his wife. "Good thing we weren't gone long since we only left two condoms…we must leave more next time! Dinner is almost ready kids, don't be too fast; make sure you get clothes on this time." He heads downstairs, leaving two red-faced kids behind.

Adrien scratches the back of his head and shares a look with Marinette. "Well…if we can endure this embarrassment, then we can handle anything else they dish out…"

"You seriously underestimate my parents Adrien. No one is safe."

"Do you think they'll notice if I slip out via the roof?"

"Yeah…they might notice that…when you don't come down for dinner…" The trapdoor opens again and this time its Sabine.

"I brought you guys dinner, I figured after all your activities you might want to stay up here with each other." She enters the room and sets the tray next to the bed. "Enjoy!" She heads back downstairs.

"I stand corrected." They put their clothes back on and eat their dinner in silent embarrassment.

"I'm enjoying our time together, I'm afraid next week my father has me on a tight schedule so we better hang out while we can."

"I'm enjoying our time together as well. Let me know if there's anything I can do to lighten your load next week."

Adrien wiggles his eyebrows. "Oh, I can think of a few ways to do that."

Marinette shoves him in the shoulder, "Jeez I don't know how I didn't see that you're Chat Noir…"

"Well in your defense, I don't fully feel like I can be myself unless I'm my alter ego…have to think of the Agreste name…" He trails off in thought.

"That must be hard, I'm sorry you feel like you have to hide who you truly are. You're a great person no matter what mask you're wearing." She gives Adrien a hug and he holds her tight. A few tears hit her shoulder and she threads a hand into his luscious blonde hair. She rubs his back with her other hand. "I've always admired you from afar, you're a great person Adrien; you've always had my back."

He rubs the side of his head into her neck. "And I'll always have your back mylady, no matter what mask you have on." She squeezes him tighter.

"Same goes for you kitty, you can always count on me and please don't hide who you are around me. I can handle all your lame cat puns any day." He raises his head and smiles. She wipes away a few stray tears on his face. "Is that a challenge?"

"Yes."

"Challenge accepted mylady." He cackles madly.

"Oh, the things I do for love…"

He smiles wide and perks up because of her comment.

"I love you too Marinette." He leans down and kisses her on the lips. It's a kiss full of love and promise to each other. A promise to always be there and to have each other's back. As well as the feeling of acceptance. A feeling that Adrien hasn't had since his mother was in his life.

A/N: I know a lot of fluff these last few chapters, don't worry I won't overload you too much. I will hopefully overload you with chapters though! :p