Marinette was distracted all the next day. She was nervous. She knew what she had with Chat wasn't a dream. She'd hardly paid attention in class all day, and after school, she had to make an appearance as Ladybug.

The day seemed to fly by. She felt like the rooms moved around her, like she was going through the motions. She had a lot on her mind. The kiss had shocked her, and she wasn't sure what to think. She was nervous to see Chat later, though he didn't know it was her he'd kissed the previous night.

Suddenly, she was home. She looked around her room, and almost began to wonder how she got there. Her clock blinked at her from across the room, the numbers flashing at her urgently. She sighed and stood up, transforming herself. After leaping out her window, she dashed across the rooftops. She skipped off onto the ground, and touched down with the grace of a feline. She then sauntered to the front of the building that held the Mayor's office.

Chat Noir was already there, surrounded by raving fangirls. As soon as the crowd caught sight of her, they surrounded her as well. His green eyes caught hers, and he smiled at her. She smiled back, and a strange, warm feeling bloomed in her stomach. The crowd seemed to quiet down as she looked at him, and he walked over to her, putting a hand on the small of her back.

"Look at this- my lady can't even keep her eyes of me, for even a second!" She said, booping her nose. She blushed brightly and looked the other away.

"No, I was just trying to figure out what was wrong with your face, then I remembered that's just how it always is." She said with a playful smirk. A hand went to his chest, and he took a step back, holding her hand.

"My lady! You hurt me so!" He said, in a mock-hurt voice. His hand went up to his head, and he pretended to swoon. "My lady, I may never be the same." He said, wiping a fake tear away. Ladybug shook her head and smacked his shoulder, putting a hand on his shoulder.

"Stop it, please. We have a ceremony to get to." She said, grabbing his hand.

Ladybug lead him to the podium with the mayor, who was smiling at them. She smiled back, and gave a little bow. The crowd was going nuts, and Alya was in the front row, filming eagerly. Chat kept his gaze on Ladybug, and he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was when the sunlight hit her this way.

Neither Chat nor Ladybug were quite sure what the ceremony was for, since they were too lost in thought to pay attention. Chat was busy looking at Ladybug and thinking about her. Thinking about the kiss with Marinette... he had no doubt they were one and the same. It had to be. And Marinette was also thinking about the kiss. She thought about Chat and wondered why he chose her to kiss like that. She then wondered if he maybe figured it out, but then dismissed the idea. She doubted it.

Once the Ceremony was over, the crowd flooded hem once more with a barrage of questions and requests for photos. Indulging the crowd was fun, making funny faces for selfies and asking the invasive questions with vague and mysterious answers.

The crowd dispersed around an hour later, and soon, Chat and Ladybug were off. They sat on a rooftop together, and watched the sun set below the skyline. Since they hadn't been doing much action, they could stay their superhero personas for longer.

The roof they sat on was flat and warm, with a perfect view of the city. They didn't speak for a while, just sitting with each other, and enjoying their company. Enjoying the moment. Occasionally, they would glance at each other, and catch each other's gaze, causing them to blush. Otherwise, the moment was quiet and serene and placid.

Ladybug looked over at Chat Noir and blushed a bit, letting out a soft sigh.

"You know.. you're not so bad to hang out with, when you're not making stupid puns." She said, with a slight laugh. He laughed with her.

"Yeah.. i'm only trying to make you laugh. Lighten up sometimes, will ya? You're so tense in battle." He said, nudging her side. She shook her head and smirked.

"I wonder why."

"No, but really... if anyone could have been Ladybug... I'm glad it was you." He said softly.

By now, the sun had set. They were covered by a blanket of stars. A breeze blew by, causing them to shiver. Chat laid back, and looked at ladybug for a moment, then pulled her down next to him, wrapping an arm around her, putting the other behind his head. She let him hold her, blushing brightly.

"Have you ever just.. laid out and stared at the stars?" He asked softly. Ladybug didn't answer, so he continued on. "I do. I stare at them, and I wonder how we could have something so naturally beautiful to be seen every night." He said. He licked his lips nervously, then continued on.

"I also wonder how you could manage to be even more beautiful without even trying." He said. He felt her stiffen slightly, then scoot closer to his side. A small smile formed on his lips.

"My lady, do you remember when we fought the Dislocoeur? I was trying to tell you something, when he shot me with his arrow. And it's something I think about telling you every time I see you. I think it when you.. you stand by my side at formal appearances. I think it when you strike the bad guys with your lucky charm. And I couldn't stop thinking it when you got hurt, and I was worried out of my mind..." He said. He turned to look at her, and she had a silent tear falling down her cheek, looking back at him, He smiled at her, sitting up a little.

"My lady, i-" Suddenly, his miraculous beeped. Ladybug jumped, and looked at him sadly.

"I wont go. I want you to see me, who I am, if you'll have me.." He said softly, cupping her cheek in his hand. Her eyes widened, and she nodded, gently grabbing his wrist.

"Chat.. I had no idea you-"

"Shh, My lady.. Just-.. just let the moment carry us, yes?" HE said, smiling at her. She nodded, and he pressed his forehead to hers.

"I love you, my lady. I always have, and not being able to tell you has killed me inside.. not being able to help you when you got hurt almost killed me... but now, I'm all yours, hero or not... if you'll have me." He whispered, then leaned in and kissed her.

He closed his eyes and held the kiss out, wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her against himself. Her arms wrapped around his neck, and her eyes shut tightly. As the tension in the kiss rose, Adrien felt his transformation wear off. He slowly detransformed, and soon, he was in his regular clothes. As soon as it ended, he started shaking, half from the cold, half from his nerves about her reaction. He slowly pulled from the kiss, squeezing her hip slightly, then sat in front of her, eyes open and awaiting her reaction.

Ladybug felt him pull away, and she blushed brightly, keeping her eyes closed. She told herself whoever he was, she would still love him. Just as she always had. Her eyes slowly opened, and her vision focused. He was blurry for a moment, until he came into focus, and she gasped , covering her mouth.

"A-adrien?!" She said, a hand falling to her chest, the other on her mouth.

"Y-you know me?"

"W-well, you're a model. Everyone knows you, right?" She said, and he slumped a bit.

"My lady, if you don't wish to show me who you are, I will respect that. You dont have to. But I'm ready to have you know me. Because, my lady.. I really do love you.." He whispered, kissing her once more. She kissed him back, only to be interrupted by her miraculous beeping.

"Adrien.. I love you too. But i-.. I'm not ready.." She said, blushing brightly. "I have to go."

And with that, she was off into the night, leaving Adrien sitting on the roof with his kwami.

Hello lovlies! A little romance on this day couldn't hurt, no? Sorry for the late update, i've been swamped this weekend. I did pretty good in my archery match, and I went to the opening of the Bernie Sanders Primary office in my city! it was really exciting, and i'm super pumped to volunteer there!

So, this chapter may feel a little rushed at the beginning, but im pretty proud of the second half. It came out really great, and im so pumped.

Also, be on the lookout for a one-shot kainora fic based off the song trust in you by the offsrping. Maybe oneshot. Probably, though.

Not much to say this week except that the fic is close to the end! but fear not, for i will continue to write! many fics, for my few fandoms. Maybe a steven universe, def alta/lok, and of course Ladybug! I'm trying to deviate away from homestuck, but you may see one or two things from me for homestuck. That fandom just means a lot, and im not gonna totally give it up.

Anyways, i hope you enjoyed, and i'll see you again soon, my lovlies!