WHAT?! A new update already?! Crazy, I know *rolls eyes* but I had SO much motivation and inspiration (weird, right?) to write so HERE I AM!

Don't get too use to the frequent updates, though, I'm posting when I can. I'm a very busy kitty, mind you.

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LuciaKata: Aww...you're just too sweet! Here's a cookie for you! (::) And yes, I do have a plot, it's just a matter of how I'm going to write it. For example, I was originally going to have the last chapter and this chapter be the same chapter, but I was like 'lol nope' and so here we are! Plus, I try to have each chapter being about 1,000 to 2,000 words, and this one is about 1,200 by itself sooooo...yeah.

Chise Sakamoto: Oh...it will come...I can promise it will come…*evil laughter* *stops laughing* I didn't do anything.

Amian4life: XD That's probably more accurate, to be honest. And if you thought LadyNoir was enough, prepare for MariChat! As frustrating as this love square is, I LOVE IT! We can all fangirl together. *screams*

Disclaimer: There are multiple reasons for why Miraculous does not belong to me. One being that this is a fanfiction site, for FANFICTION, in which this fic is rated (so far) T, for Teen. I, on the other hand, am also rated T, not because I'm a teenager, but because I'm trash.

Chapter 4

It was late, but the patrol had left her teaming with ideas and inspiration that she had to get out under fear of exploding from them.

Okay, that might of been a stretch…

Still, just looking at Paris, even though faded shadows and dim streetlights, was enough to open her mind. As soon as she got back to her room, the bluenette had de-transformed, put a cookie for Tikki by her desk, and sat down in front of her sketchbook, pencil already in hand.

Not much time had passed, to be honest, she was finishing the hem of a dress when a knock broke her of her concentration. In reaction she had practically flung her pencil across her room and almost fell out of her chair.

Marinette's first thought was to check the time, but she didn't even have to look at the clock to see it was still the heavy hours of the night. Confusion quickly settled in and was about to claim it as her imagination when the sound rang out again. In a panic, she looked at Tikki, who simply pointed to the hatch that lead to her terrence…

...Where Chat Noir was.

Marinette nearly screamed at the sudden appearance, only for it to be replaced with confusion (and slight annoyance).

"I got this, Tikki." She said. Tikki nodded, and quickly flew off to Marinette's closet, where she wouldn't be seen.

Marinette scrambled for the hatch, opening it in one fluid motion, the slight chill of the wind hitting her. Chat stared with wide eyes for a second at her, not sure of himself it seemed, but then his usual smirk was back. "So, purr-cess, are you going to let me in?"

Marinette gave him a deadpan look. "What are you doing here? It's nearly 1 in the morning, there better be a reason for this!" She said, then added, "And I'm not going to let you in if you're going to be making puns."

Chat's smile seemed to falter slightly, before picking back up. "Do I need to have a reason to see my princess?"

Marinette sighed. "Seriously, it's not everyday, or night really, that one of Paris's superheroes show up on my terrace out of the blue."

Chat's shoulders slumped, the cat looking down slightly. "Actually...I just...kind of need someone to talk to right now…"

Marinette blinked in surprize at the sudden change in behavior, behavior so unlike the alley cat. She bit her lip and nodded. "Okay, kitty, come on. Let's go inside."

Not even a minute later, Chat Noir was sitting on her chaise, with Mari sitting in her desk chair. "So...why did you want to talk to me? I mean, surely there are other people you can go to."

Chat ran a hand through his hair. "Not really...I can't really say anything to my civilian friends without giving away I'm Chat Noir, and it's not really something I can bring up to Ladybug either…"

Marinette could understand not telling anyone in civilian life, but Ladybug? It clearly had something to do with being Chat Noir, so...why not?

"Why can't you talk to Ladybug?" She asked.

"Because," He said, "I made a promise to her...just earlier actually…"

Marinette froze, she knew what promise he was talking about, just hearing him say that had helped her feel so relieved and happy, and now there was a sinking feeling in her chest.

"P-promise?"

Chat cracked a small, sad smile. "Yeah, that I would try to be more careful, to not take as many hits for her...I don't like seeing her worried, and I would do anything for my lady, but…" Chat looked at the girl, "I just feel I have to protect her. It's who I am, what I do."

Marinette didn't know what to think, much less what to say. Why would he lie to her? Why would he make such a selfish promise?!

"I know what you're thinking, how could I make such a empty promise to Ladybug...it's just…" Marinette just looked, wide eyed. "It's just I don't know what I would do if anything were to happen to her. Risking myself to me seems like a much smaller sacrifice than losing her. I-I've lost people important to me before, in multiple ways...I-I don't want Ladybug to be added to that list."

"...I understand." Marinette said after a while. She really did, it was like the reason she kept her identity a secret, to protect the people she loved, to keep the people she cared about safe. She didn't want to risk anything happening to them, whether it be because of an akuma on the loose, or Papillon himself coming after them, and she didn't want them to worry about her when she went off to fight. It worked the same way, just this time, it was for her peace of mind.

Chat smiled at her, a genuine, and a familiar smile. "Thank you princess. I needed this little chat."

Marinette groaned at the pun. "Nice way to ruin a moment, you silly cat."

And the smirk was back. "Sorry, princess. My a-paw-logies."

Marinette rolled her eyes, despite being glad that her kitty was back to being himself. "No Chat."

Chat opened his mouth, no doubt to fire back a pun, only for a shrill beep to break the silence. He glared down at his ring, which was displaying two pads left.

Marinette noticed too. "So...I guess that's goodnight, I guess." She said. The girl would be lying if she said she wasn't enjoying his company.

Chat smirked again at her. "Sorry princess, but if you will paw-lease excuse me, I must go."

Marinette sighed again as she went to open the hatch to her terrence. Soon enough they were standing on the roof of the bakery, Chat perched on the railing while Marinette hung closer to the hatch.

"I guess I'll see you around Chat."

"Until next time, purr-cess." He said with a salute before extending his staff and dashing across the Parisian rooftops.

Marinette watched him go as he quickly became part of the shadows. Tikki, having realized Chat was gone, flew up to see Marinette gazing off in the distance.

"You know, Marinette, whether you know it or not, it's easy to see you like him."

Marinette instantly blushed. "W-What?! N-no! No! He-he's my friend, nothing more!" She stammered, looking away from the ladybug kawami.

Tikki giggle, remembering what past Ladybugs' had said. "Sure, Marinette."

Marinette halfheartedly glared at her kawami, before sighing. She could never be mad at her, even just faking it. Tikki giggled again and hugged the girl's cheek, causing her to smile.

The bluenette leaned into her touch slightly before looking back in the direction Chat had been going. "It doesn't matter, Tikki, I love Adrien. It means nothing, I'm just tired is all. I just need some sleep." She said opening the hatch again.

Tikki smiled, she knew the girl was denying it now, but she knew the realization would come. This was something many past Ladybugs had went through, and it looked like Marinette was no exception.

Marinette stuck her head back out again and looked at her. "Come on Tikki, I'm going to bed. I still have school tomorrow." She said. Tikki giggled and immediately flew in.

Despite the fact that many Ladybugs had gone through the same scenario, Tikki felt this one was her favorite.

Aww Tikki! You're just too adorable! And Marinette, it's no use running from your feelings, they'll catch up eventually! *evil laughter*

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