A short chapter today, just to lead into the finale. If you enjoyed, please leave a comment, tell me what you thought, and share with other Ladrien Miraculers!

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I love you Adrien. I love you. Never stop being by my side. I'll protect you. You'll protect me. Please.

Ladybug's head was in the clouds, with mixed emotions of surprise and happiness. Her dreams of kissing, going out with Adrien, and being with him were finally coming true. This kiss seemed to break drown the barrier between her and her Prince that saved her. And she loved that prince. He loved that princess.

But it could never be.

Adrien finally broke away from the kiss, revealing her bright-red blush that showed her excited expression. Adrien was in love. He cracked open a smile, mainly out of habit. Out of love.

There was a little bit of silence, but then Ladybug had a question to ask.

"You.. you love me? How... why..."

"Calm down... please." Adrien took a breath, and put two hands on Ladybug's chin. Adrien gazed, and saw her beauty, her emotion. She looked- happy. No smile, no raised eyebrows, but.. he knew it.

"Yes! I love you! You protect us, and, well, you look very pretty doing it.."

Ladybug blushed, and looked away. Adrien smiled, and leaned in closer.

"How long... how long..." Ladybug mumbled.

Adrien leaned in, and whispered into her ear. In a veery soft, loving voice, he finally said the words that he's been wanting to say to her since day one.

"Ever since you became m'Lady"

It took a moment, but the realization finally set in on her. "Chat?"

"Hey, bugaboo." A moment passed Ladybug had a blank expression on his face, just looking down. "Look, I'm sorry, for telling you. I... I love you. I love you and I'll continue to love you if I'm Adrien or Chat Noir."

"Adrien... Adrien..."

Ladybug open-palmed slapped his face.

"I told you that we can't know each other's identities!"

Adrien lowered his head in shame.

Ladybug put her hand on Adrien's chin and cupped it. She gave a smile, and said, "But I'm really glad you've told me."

She brought Adrien's chin close to her face...

And kissed him.

Adrien had the exact same expression as Ladybug did when he kissed her- bright red face, and a mixture of emotions of surprise and happiness.

"To be honest... I've loved you too."

Adrien smiled, and tried to hold back the tears of joy that both he and Ladybug were feeling. Just... Ladybug had trouble holding in her tears. She was so happy, and she was even more attracted to Adrien. He loved that. He put his arm around Ladybug, brought her close, and put her crying face on his chest. He hugged her head, and rested his chin. His suit was ruined, but he didn't care. He'll protect her until he dies. Like a loyal companion. Like her companion.

The crying did not stop until a few minutes later.

"Bugaboo, are you alright?"

Sniffling, she murmured, "it can... never be.. never...be.." She then hid her face in her palms, and started crying more. "IT CAN NEVER BE!"

"What?!"

"It can't, Chat! You don't know who I am!"

"Then please tell me! Please! I...I wanna spend the rest of my life with you!"

"I can't! I..."

"Then let me find you! Give me a hint! I wanna know who you are."

A pause.

"...I'm afraid..."

"Of what?"

"You... knowing who I am. You won't like me! I'm not rich! I'm not pretty!"

"Of course you're pretty, you idiot! How did I fall in love with you in the first place?!"

Silence fell, as Ladybug blushed, and looked away.

Adrien spoke. "You know, I've spent a long time trying to find you..."

Another pause.

Quietly, she mentioned, "you're looking too hard."

"What?"

"You're looking too hard, you idiot! I see you all the time!"

Adrien was stunned, as he realized he has been looking too hard. "Is that your hair color?!"

"What?"

"That's a pretty unique color! Is it real? Does it change?"

"Does your hair change?" Adrien looked at his own hair, and felt like an idiot. "I gotta go.. tonight was nice. See you around."

Adrien was completely invading Ladybug's space, and blew his chance. But he had a lead! She did love him!

But would she ever forgive him for what he did tonight? Only one way to find out.

Find that girl.