"I bet autumn is your favorite time of year, Trixx," Marinette told the Kwami as they walked through one of the quieter parks by her house. "Leaf piles, and bonfires, and best of all, hot chocolate!"
"If I actually were a fox, I would cozy up in my den, taking a long winter's nap!" "With a cute winter hat and scarf," Marinette got a light bulb of inspiration. As they walked along, she dug in her bag. Trixx who was watching were they were going, suddenly called, "Look out!" "Wha-" Marinette asked, and bumped into a tree, sending her sketchbook and pencil tumbling to the ground.
Adrien, who happened to be jogging in the park, saw Marinette go down. Putting on a burst of speed, Adrien ran over to her. "Marinette? You okay?" Marinette looked up, rubbing her head. Seeing Adrien, she wondered if she had just seen a angel. "Yeah, just a moment of clumsiness. I was thinking of winter, naps, and winter hats."
"Autumn's only just begun, but today is chilly out!" As to emphasize his point, the wind gusted around them, and a few leaves fell around them. "Maybe I should get home. Its more chilly then I thought!"
"May I walk you home?" Adrien asked. "Uh…." Marinette stammered. "Say yes!" a small voice hissed in her purse, and she remembered how to talk again. "Yes! Yes, that would be nice. We could hang out for a bit if you want."
Trixx, Plagg, and Tikki watched as Adrien and Marinette happily colored pictures of leaves. They were happy that the Guardian was having such a good time, for she worked very hard keeping Paris safe.
"Look at the glow on her face!" Tikki squealed. "Here, you can use the yellow," Marinette told Adrien shyly, as they swapped yellow and orange.
"Let's make them Lover's Hot Chocolate!" Trixx said. "How do you make that?" Plagg asked. "Follow me, and I'll show you!"
The Kwami's set to work down in the silent kitchen. "Its like regular hot chocolate, but you add love to the drink. And Marinette certainly loves Adrien!"
The drinks were soon ready, and Trixx reminded them to add the heart-shaped sprinkles to the whip cream. Plagg was elected to get them, and Nikki set out a plate of cookies.
The Kwami's longed for the day when the two friends no longer had to hide their identities.
After Adrien left, they came out of hiding. "You are so sweet, thinking of Adrien and I like that. Your the best little friends a Ladybug could ask for." They gathered around her, and she hugged them in turn. "Now, with a warm belly full of coca and cookies, I'm ready for a nap!"
Soon, human and Kwamis were napping peacefully as the leaves rustled outside. Trixx sighed happily. It was nice to do something for Marinette for a change, and making Lover's Hot Chocolate was one of her favorite things!
