"So, remember your going to pick up Thai after work," Marinette was telling Adrien, as he straightened his tie in the mirror." "Yes, Bugaboo. Your going to be home late tonight, aren't you?" Marinette hooked a earring to her ear with one hand, while swiping lip gloss across her lips with the other. "Probably, but it would be no later then eight."
"I'd better go," Adrien said, picking up his briefcase and walking over for a kiss goodbye. "Love you."
Marinette sat down on the bed with a sigh. If she thought their superheroes lives were busy when they were younger, it was nothing compared to now! Adrien still worked in the fashion instrudy, as did Marinette, but Adrien now worked on the business side of things, instead of being a model.
At least she didn't have to leave for another half hour, so she could make breakfast, and just get her morning Starbucks. She was just standing up when her phone buzzed.
Adrien: Change of plans, love. There's a function tonight and I need to be there. So much for noodles in front of the TV.
Marinette: Its alright, and have fun!
Adrien: I will, but I miss you already.
Marinette's work day was relatively quiet, and she picked up a soup and sandwich on the way home. "Adrien?" she called, foolish hoping his function had been canceled and he would come out of the living in his pajamas. Silence greeted her, and she felt a lump in her throat.
She doodled in her sketchbook as she ate, then stopped. Maybe Adrien was absent tonight, but that didn't mean it would happen every night. She begin to draw little Cat Noir doodles, hoping her silly doodles would bring a smile to her husband's face.
Marinette tried going to bed, but without Adrien there, the bed felt cold and lonely.
"Hey, your still up?" Adrien walked in around eleven, and Marinette sat up in bed. "Couldn't sleep." Adrien sighed, running a hand through his hair. "You okay, love?" she asked, noticing the circles under his eyes. "Yeah, just I was told its going to be a busy week at the office, which means late nights, Bugaboo."
Before Marinette could say anything, he disappeared into his office.
Marinette woke early, finding Adrien still asleep. She smiled, glad he could get some rest. Quietly rising, she begin to place her doodles in places that Adrien would be sure to see them. Then she headed out for work.
At lunch, while she was eating her banana and yogurt, her phone buzzed.
Adrien: Found your doodles. Thanks.
Marinette: For the record, your hair is very fluffy.
Adrien: They call me the Handsome Floof.
Marinette: Meow love you. See you tonight?
Adrien: Meow got it, and I love you too, sweet Bugaboo.