Yay! BONUS CHAPTERS!
Since this chapter is so short, you get it early! Don't worry- we'll still have our regularly scheduled programming posted on Saturday.
"Thanks for walking me home." Alya swung her hand, linked with Nino's as they made their way to her house. Since it was so late after the akuma attack, Alya called her parents to let them know that she had somehow "ended up" on the other side of town and was now on her way home with Nino.
"There's no way I'm letting you walk alone after everything we went through tonight." Nino pulled Alya closer to drape an arm around her neck. Briefly kissing her forehead, he continued. "Hey, how did it feel finally discovering the identities of Ladybug and Chat Noir? You were chasing it for so long…"
Alya leaned into him. "I felt some of what you did- hurt, confused, a little betrayed. But since finding out, I haven't had an urge to post anything about it. They're my friends. And now, I can help protect Paris too!" The blogger tilted her head to meet his eyes. "Doesn't it make so much sense about them, knowing what we know now?"
Nino chortled. "All the sneaking off and lame excuses! I suppose we'll have to do better than them with our new secrets."
"I guess you're right." The pair stopped as they reached Alya's building. "Oh. We're here."
"Wait," Nino held tight to her hand. "I didn't see what your worst nightmare was, and I don't have to know. Just know that I'm always here for you, babe. You're not alone."
Alya smiled, kissing him before opening the door. "I love you, dork. You're not alone either."