A/N: The readers of FFN have abandoned me...
ME, THE GREATEST LEADER OF ALL TIME!
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"When the lights are turned off
I want to watch you
Everyone is attracted to you
You are the leader"
Dear Maria - Covered By Sunrise Skater Kids
Pairing - Ladrien
Prompt - 'Watching Your Loved One Sleep'
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It was as if all time in the world just completely stood still despite the sound of the cool, gentle breeze rustling through the withering trees and the distant chattering of the tourists and even the beeping of vehicles trapped in traffic in the background continued to buzz in her ears.
Though, none of them stood a chance against the sound of her pounding heart against her chest raw as she continued to watch in awe and utter adoration.
Ladybug has never seen him so soft...so meek...so vulnerable...
Ever.
The way that he was curled up on the edge of the wooden bench in the empty spot of the park like a small child huddling for warmth under a harsh winter's night.
The way that his strong arms that were usually so tense and on the edge served as a makeshift pillow under the side of his face against the armchair.
The way that his beautiful, golden locks slipped out of their neat, gelled formation and shadowed his closed eyes in a manner that was much too familiar for the heroine's liking.
This was a side of Adrien that she's never, ever seen.
And she couldn't get enough of it.
Without realising, she was bending over towards him as curiously as her partner's namesake, her face close enough to his to feel the boy's body radiating warmth and his cool breath hitting her cheek. Her fingers practically trembled as one of her hands made way to his peaceful face.
She hoped that her heart wasn't beating so loud that it would wake him-
"Ladybug?"
SHIT.
Jumping back a foot or two, and whipping her hands behind her as if they were scorched, the heroine let out a slightly manic laugh whilst the boy rubbed the sleep away from his eyes and sat up straight. She internally mourned for the cute, serene boy that was in Adrien's place seconds ago, his arms tensing anew as he whipped his head around with a scrutinising glare.
"Is there an Akuma, Ladybug? Did you need me as Aspik again or-"
"Ah! No, no. Hahah, no," Ladybug waved her hands as if to alleviate his concerns and a tender smile took place on her lips as she eyed him. She braved her way towards him in a few steps, arms still behind her back. "I was just swinging by and then I happened to see that you were on the bench. I only wanted to see if you were okay."
The girl wasn't sure if there was a trick of light going on or if his cheeks really did suddenly bloom in an adorable raspberry hue with a boyish shyness. She really hoped it was the latter.
"O-O-Oh...erm...thank you- yeah, I'm fine. I was on my break so I ended up just taking a nap...heh..." The tension completely left his arms as he twiddled with his fingers in a manner that matched her civilian behaviour when she was around him. Ladybug couldn't stop internally cooing at her crush, trying everything to not bring him into her arms and kiss his pretty little cheeks.
But it was oh-so-tempting just to see his reaction.
Regardless, with a small but polite bow of her head, Ladybug whipped her yoyo out and just before she made her departure, she faced the inquisitive model once more and smiled.
"I'll see you later, beau gosse,"
And then she was off, leaving behind her partner in disguise swooning over her like the lovesick kitten he is and his poor kwami grumbling about it.
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A/N: For my Ladrien hoes 3333
