Disclaimer: See Chapter One.
Warnings: See Chapter One.
Word Count: 5,092 (Purely Story only)
A/N: So...I got another reviewer! And it's one from my other fic *wide grin* I'm happy to see you! Anyway, you will see that I posted this at midnight hehe. I was able to sneak up to the bathroom and post this from my phone. I'm very proud of myself. So hopefully I can do that every Saturday...if I continue to write *sweat drops* I'm stuck at chapter 11 but I'm getting some flow back. Luckily the chapters are kind of long.
Anyway, like I said before; I would enjoy some reviews however, if I don't get any I'm still going to continue this. I mean I have two people interested in this. I can't and I won't let them down! Anyway on to the review!
Reviewers:
thekageofthenight- Ch1: Oh I'm so happy *wide smile* I'm happy you thought it was great!. Omg I wish I had a YYH mug x.x That would be awesome. hahaha At least you didn't almost drop it. That would have been a tragedy. Yup and he is sooo underestimated, it makes me so mad. Enjoy the next chapter *winks*
Ch2: Yup cause I figured a lot of people would ask that question haha. Tho...not too many people are reading this *sweat drops*. I'm happy you like it. Trust me...I'm sinking my own ships T-T; I'm a huge Yusuke/Kuwa fan and a Marichat fan haha. So this is half killing me haha. Especially the Yus/Kuwa *sigh* but i kind of hint at things...*looks around* Aww I'm happy you are still enjoying them! It was suppose to be a Kurama/Alya fic and a bromance with Chat and Kuwa...then the muses got involved *sweat drops* as they usually do haha. So I'm happy you are enjoying this! I hope you enjoy this chapter too!
(PS: If there are more reviews, I apologize in advance as I wrote the A/N and what not around 9:20pm. I wasn't able to add any reviews if more came in. You will be answered in the next chapter if more came in after 9:20pm my time)
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Chapter 3
When they got back to her house, Marinette invited the two boys up to her balcony. They had to go through her room, which made her flush a bit. Thank God she already took down all of Adrien's pictures. Otherwise she would have died. The three sat on the balcony. Kuwabara had his cat in his lap and was petting it. The carrot top truly loved his cat. It was adorable. Marinette couldn't help but smile at how adorable Kuwabara looked.
Marinette thought for a moment. He really loved cats. It was obvious by how he instantly got protective over her partner. She smiled fondly at the memory. She thought of her partner as her best friend. No. She loved him like a brother. He was family to her and if anything happened to him...
She didn't want to think about it. So the fact that Kuwabara had gone out of his way to protect her partner, well she felt indebted to him.
Marinette cleared her head before pointing out all the places she could see from her balcony. It was a great spot for sightseeing without even leaving her house. She had a great view of a lot of the popular 'tourist' spots. They had a great view of Le Grande Paris hotel, the Eiffel tower, College Francoise Dupont which was their school, Adrien's house...
She was about to point it out but stopped herself. Kurama noticed a hesitation but didn't mention it. He turned to look at his friend. The carrot top seemed to be a bit uncomfortable. The redhead wasn't sure why but it was extra obvious by how he was petting his cat. It was as if he was trying to calm his nerves for some reason. Kurama made a mental note to ask Kuwabara when they were alone.
Kuwabara was a bit unnerved. He could still sense that strange aura. It was like it surrounded the bluenette. Not to mention, it felt like the same aura that came from that girl in the costume, Ladybug. Neither felt evil or anything. They were actually soothing, like a mother's warmth. It still made him uneasy. What didn't help was he was starting to think that the bluenette was Ladybug. He could be wrong. Although, his instincts hadn't failed him before...
"Are you okay Kazuma?"
Kuwabara flinched at the name. It reminded him of his ice maiden. She was the only one to call him that...well other than his sister. However, Yukina had a different way saying his first name. It was so gentle and sweet sounding. He flinched just thinking about her voice. He felt himself stiffen as the image of the ice maiden flashed in front of him. That short blue hair that use to be long. That white skin that blended into the snow and complemented her ice power. Those deep red orbs that held so much sadness as she tore his heart in two.
Kuwabara had fallen in love with her the minute he saw her on that video. She had been in trouble and was being made to cry just for her crystal tears. The carrot top had saved her with the help of Yusuke. That was when his heart got attached to her. It grew more as she visited him at the Dark Tournament. When she ended up living with Genkai. When she moved into Kuwabara's house...
"Kuwabara?"
Kuwabara's eyes snapped to the redhead. He could see it in those green eyes. He was worried for him. He flinched. He hated to make people worry about him. He continued to pet his cat who slept in his lap.
"I'm sorry." Kuwabara said.
He forced a grin to his lips.
"I guess I'm tired from all the excitement." he said as he scratched the back of his head with a nervous laugh.
Kurama looked at his friend with a grim look. He turned that bookmark into a high priority topic for later.
"Oh, well you can always take a nap." Marinette said with a smile.
Marinette could tell something was bothering him. She had only met him today so she felt it would be too forward of her to press anymore. Kuwabara gave her a grateful smile before scooping his cat into his arms.
"Yeah, I think I'll do that."
"I'll wake you up for lunch." Marinette said with a nod and smile.
"Thanks." Kuwabara said before going back down to his room.
Once the carrot top was gone, the two sat in silence. It had gotten unbelievably awkward. Marinette felt her heart beat slightly. Why? The bluenette had no idea. She couldn't help but at Kurama. He seemed to be deep in thought.
A thought came to her mind.
"I'm sure he's fine."
Kurama's eyes blinked before turning to the girl. She had a brilliant smile on her lips. It made his heart jump. He calmed it down before giving her a warm smile back.
"I'm sure you are right."
The two stared a bit too long. Marinette noticed first before looking a way with a slight blush. Kurama smiled. He was use to that reaction from the girls. It annoyed him most of the time but he didn't mind it from Marinette for some reason.
"So," he began, making her turn back to him; his heart thumping again.
"What do you have plan for this week, before we go to school that is. Are there places you recommend we visit before we become busy with school?" he asked, leaning back in his chair.
Marinette blinked at him before furrowing her eyebrows. That was a good question. Living in Paris, it didn't hold the same magic as it would be for someone visiting. She couldn't think of something that might truly interest a foreigner.
"Well, we could go to the zoo. Or we can visit the Eiffel tower...I don't know to tell you the truth." She said with a shy smile before laughing.
Kurama's heart fluttered at the laugh. Her smile was so bright and the way her eyes squinted as she laughed. She looked adorable. He smiled warmly at her.
"Well, they both sound like fun."
Marinette's face flushed slightly. She turned around biting her lower lip.
'You love Adrien...' she thought to herself.
A flash of said blond went past her eyes. Her heart didn't flutter as hard as it normally would. She shook her head.
"Are you alright?" Kurama asked, making her turn back to the red head.
She yelped and jumped out of her seat. He had been so close to her. Those sparkling emerald eyes full of concern and wonder. Her face turned redder as she flung her arms around.
"I-I'm fine! I guess I'm tired! Yeah, I should take a nap like Kazuma." she said, able to not stutter.
Marinette was a bit proud of herself but wondered if her heart fluttered this much with Kurama, why didn't her mouth fail her like it did with Adrien?
Kurama could tell that was a lie but let it go. They had only just met that day. It would be too forward of him to ask anything more. He didn't truly know her. Although, he wanted to get to know her. He smiled at her before standing up. He tilted his head to the side and smiled.
"Well, I'll let you sleep then." he said before heading back downstairs.
Marinette blinked as she watched him start to leave.
"I'll see you at lunch." he said glancing back at her with a smile.
"Uh yeah..." she mumbled before he left.
Once he had left, Tikki flew out from behind Marinette's light jacket she had thrown on before heading up to the balcony.
"Well, he seems nice." Tikki said, a smile that implied more.
"Yeah...but not as much as Adrien." she said, however, her words felt flat.
Tikki giggled before kissing her cheek. Marinette pouted before going back to her room, her kwami smiling as she followed behind the bluenette.
~~~~~~~~Scene Change~~~~~~
Marinette had been lying in her bed staring at the ceiling, when her mom announced it was lunch time. When she had got down stairs the boys were already at the table. Her dad was finishing up with some customers. So it just left her with her mom and the two boys.
"So," Mrs. Dupain-Cheng began, as she sat down.
She served them Bouillabaisse. It was a soup that had shellfish, scallops, carp, and cod fish. It was served with a spicy mayonnaise made with garlic, olive oil, bread and chilis. It looked delicious to both boys.
"Anything exciting happen on your little exploration? I noticed you all came back so soon after you left."
"Yeah, something called an akuma attacked. And then two heros came out of nowhere." Kuwabara said.
He noticed the girls hadn't touched the soup or the bread. It looked as if they were waiting for Mr. Dupain-Cheng. Kurma had noticed as well and the two boys waited with the girls.
"Ah, you mean Ladybug and Chat Noir." Mr. Dupain-Cheng said, walking in from the bakery.
He had closed it so they could have lunch for the next hour. Nothing was usually open around this time, other than restaurants. He sat down.
"Bon appétit!" Mr. Dupain-Cheng said before picking up his spoon and eating the soup.
The girls also began to eat as did the boys.
"Wow this is great!" Kuwabara said, his eye widening.
"Thank you sweetie." Mrs. Dupain-Cheng said with a smile.
"Yes, very delicious." Kurama said with a warm smile.
Mrs. Dupain-Cheng couldn't help the blush. The boy was cute after all!
"Oh you guys flatter me." she giggled.
Mr. Dupain-Cheng laughed. His wife was just too cute.
"So, could you tell us a little about them?" Kurama asked.
He continued to eat the soup and had a piece of the baguette.
"Not much is known about them or their identities. However, they've saved Paris so many times since they arrived." Mrs. Dupain-Cheng said with a fond smile.
"The only thing we know is if they weren't around, Paris would be a much dangerous place. They don't just fight akuma's. They help the police with everyday problems." Mr. Dupain-Cheng said with a grin.
"They sound miraculous." Kurama said with a warm smile.
Marinette choked on her soup at hearing that. It was a weird sentence, in her opinion.
"Are you okay?" Kurama asked, concern in his voice.
Kuwabara stood up.
"I know the heimlich if you need it." he said, looking ready to go over to the girl and perform it.
She shook her head and put her hand out.
"I-I'm fine...wrong tube..." she gasped out before drinking some water.
"You shouldn't eat so fast." Mrs. Dupain-Cheng said with a worried look.
"Sorry..." the bluenette said with a shy smile.
The rest of lunch was relaxing. They all felt satisfied.
"Thank you again." Kuwabara said, sitting back and patting his stomach.
It wasn't a lot of food but it was still filling.
Marinette giggled as did her mother.
"You're welcome." she said, standing up and clearing the table, Marinette joining her.
"Here." Kurama said, standing up, holding his dish.
"No, sit down."
"But..." Kuwabara started, also getting up to help clear the table.
"We have it." Marinette said with a warm smile.
Kurama felt his heart flutter. The two boys sat back down. Mr. Dupain-Cheng stood up and helped a bit before going back to the bakery to reopen it.
"Oh crap..." Kuwabara said with wide eyes.
Kurama turned to look at his friend. It seemed something came to his mind.
"I forgot to call my sister..." he grumbled.
Kurama winced.
"You didn't call her once we arrived? I did so with my parents." Kurama said.
He had called them when they landed in Paris.
"Argh she is gonna kill me." he grumbled hitting his head against the table.
"You should probably call now." Kurama said with a chuckle.
Marinette and her mother had come in at this moment.
"I'm going." he said, rushing up stairs.
The two woman looked at Kurama, confused.
"He forgot to let his sister know he arrived here safely." he said with a smile.
"Well, at least he remembered now." Marinette said with a smile.
Kurama's heart beat again.
"Why don't you go upstairs and relax?" Mrs. Dupain-Cheng said with a smile.
"Alright." Marinette said before giving Kurama a smile.
He didn't know how many smiles he could take from this girl. He nodded before following the bluenette upstairs. Neither noticing the knowing smile crossing the woman's face.
~~~~Scene Change~~~~~~~
"One more time!" growled Kuwabara getting frustrated.
Kurama had sat back on the chaise, petting Eikichi who sat in his lap.
After Kuwabara talked to his sister; or rather got yelled at, they all went up to Marinette's room. The moment Kuwabara saw the game system, he insisted they battle each other.
The score was 28 to 17. Marinette being the winner.
"Sorry, but it's almost dinner time." Marinette said with a giggle.
Kuwabara threw his head back and put the controller down. He stood up and gently scooped up his cat from Kurama's lap.
"Let's go Eikichi. Time for yer dinner..." he grumbled before going back down stairs.
Kurama chuckled as Marinette giggled at the carrot top. Once they calmed down, they were left in an awkward silence, again.
"Did...you want to play?" Marinette asked, pointing at the seat next to her.
Kurama thought about it. He didn't really play video games. The last time he had played a game was when he faced Game Master when trying to save Kuwabara from Sensui. He grimaced at the memory. He had to kill the boy. Sure Koenma had saved the boy; which was part of Sensui's plan. However, it still haunted him.
"Are you okay?" Marinette asked, snapping Kurama out of his thought.
She had gotten up from her seat and was kneeling in front of him, making eye contact. He blinked at her. After a moment he composed himself and gave her a warm smile.
"Yes, I'm sorry. I was just thinking of something."
"You're still worried about Kazuma?" she asked, concern in her voice and face.
Kurama inwardly flinched at the name. He wasn't use to hearing the carrot top's first name. His eyes widened for a split second before they went back to a calculating look.
"That explains his mood..." he whispered, looking towards the trap door.
"Explains what?"
Kurama's eyes snapped back to look at Marinette. He gave her a small smile.
"Nothing."
Marinette would have pushed more, however, she could tell that whatever it was, it was a touchy subject.
"I would like to ask you a favor though." he said, looking serious.
Marinette blinked and nodded.
"What is it?"
"I know this is an odd request. But would you call him Kuwabara? I know he said he didn't mind being called Kazuma, however..." he stopped to think of a way to explain without giving out too much information. "He is just use to being called Kuwabara. I think he didn't realize he would feel uncomfortable being called Kazuma."
Yeah, that made sense.
Marinette looked at him. She didn't understand. She had noticed the carrot top had flinch at his first name. She found it a bit odd but she chalked it up to a different culture. She smiled and nodded.
"Okay."
Kurama's heart fluttered at that smile. He gave her a warm smile that made the bluenette's heart felt as if it was going to stop. The two stared at each other a bit too long.
"Oi, Ku..Shuichi," Kuwabara started to yell from below the closed trap door.
He had started to call the redhead by his 'real' name. He had to change it to his 'human name.
Kurama was human but not really. He was once a fox demon known as Yoko Kurama. Only a few people knew about that. And even fewer knew how he sent his spirit into a woman with child and became Shuichi Minamino. It was a well kept secret and Kurama would get pissed if anyone called him Kurama around his parents or anyone that knew the redhead. Kurama had gotten mad at Kuwabara once when he had screamed that name at the redhead's school.
"Do you know where I put my ca..." Kuwabara continued as he opened up the trap door.
He stopped when he noticed how close Kurama and Marinette were. They both had turned towards the trap door with wide eyes. The two blinked at the blinking carrot top.
"Sorry, I'll come back." Kuwabara said going back downstairs.
He closed the door and shook his head.
"Really is the city of love." he chuckled before going back to try and find his cat food himself.
Once Kuwabara left, Marinette had stood up straight, making Kurama jump at the sudden movement.
"I-I think I'll ah...yeah...go?" she said stuttering with a blush on her face.
Kurama blinked up at her before chuckling. She looked adorable as she stuttered and blushed. He stood up, making Marinette jump back. He gave her a smile.
"I'll see you at dinner then." he said before leaving her room.
Once he was gone, Tikki flew out from her hiding spot a grin on her lips.
"You were pretty comfortable there."
"Oh hush Tikki." Marinette said before falling back on her chaise.
"But it's true."
"I'm in love with Adrien, Tikki. I can't just stop loving him and fall for another guy. I mean that's like...cheating or something." Marinette said with a sigh.
Tikki gave her a worried look.
"But you're not dating him."
"That's not the point. I mean, I've loved him for so long...I just can't fall in love with someone else..." she mumbled before covering her face as she laid down on the chaise.
Tikki frowned at her chosen. She knew there was nothing she could say to make Marinette feel better. She rested on her chest. Marinette peeked at her kwami through her fingertips. Tikki gave her a warm smile, making the bluenette smile back. She picked up Tikki and kissed her head, making the red kwami giggle.
"Thanks tho Tikki." she said with a smile.
"Of course Marinette." Tikki said with a smile.
~~~~~~~~~~~Scene Change~~~~~~~~~~~
When Kurama went back to their room he saw Kuwabara sitting on the bed with a smile on his face. He was watching his cat eat quickly from the bowl. It was set up next to his bed. Kurama sat next to Kuwabara. It seemed Kuwabara knew he was in the room and didn't jump. Kurama smiled. His spiritual awareness was much stronger than it had been four years ago and it was already strong back then.
"So what was she? " Kurama asked.
Kuwabara turned from watching his cat to blink at the red head.
"What do ya mean?"
"When that akuma attacked. You said that Cheer Master had a human aura but something else too. What is it?" Kurama asked looking him dead in his eyes.
Kurama had wanted to ask Kuwabara all day, however, this was the first time they were alone to talk about it.
Kuwabara hesitated for a moment.
"I don't know. It's not a demonic aura but it still feels...human. All I know is that akuma thing had a strong evil presence. I haven't felt that since Sensui..." Kuwabara stopped and shivered.
He still got goosebumps thinking about that case. He had been kidnapped after all! And the fact that sicko was playing a video of mankind at its most disgusting moments...well he couldn't erase those images. He still had nightmares about what he saw.
Kurama noticed Kuwabara's shiver. Kuwabara never shared with the rest of them what had happened. What they did to him, if anything at all. They all noticed how he changed afterwards. Even Yusuke noticed.
"It's okay." Kurama said with a reassuring smile.
Kuwabara gave him a shy one back.
"Yeah well, the other two, Ladybug and Chat Noir..." Kuwabara paused after saying the cat's name.
There was something about that cat. He wasn't sure what but he felt like there was something there. Something more to the cat hero. Something that connected Kuwabara to the cat. He had a sinking feeling it might have been love. He was able to see the red string of love. It had linked him to Yukina at one time. It was still connected to his pinky but it had changed. It was weaker. But he had seen another string beginning to form before Kurama even invited the carrot top to France. Kuwabara had thought he was just forcing himself to get over his heart getting broken by Yukina. He wasn't sure about it or anything any more.
"Kuwabara?" Kurama said, worry in his voice and eyes.
Kuwabara snapped out of his thoughts and scratched the back of his head letting out a laugh that was too exaggerated.
"Well, they felt like good auras." he said with a forced smile.
Kurama narrowed his eyes.
"You need to tell me what's wrong."
Kuwabara froze. He didn't want to talk about it. He didn't want to think about it. He didn't know what he was feeling towards the cat named Chat Noir. And the energy that he was feeling didn't help matters. It seemed that this 'normal' trip was going to be anything but normal.
"Kuwabara."
Kuwabara's thoughts were interrupted again. This time Kurama's eyes showed worry. It made him flinch. He didn't want to make the redhead worry.
"I'm fine I swear Kurama." Kuwabara said trying to give him a reassuring smile.
Before Kurama could press more, Mrs. Dupain-Cheng came up the stairs.
"It's dinner time boys." she said with a warm smile.
Kuwabara sighed in relief. Kurama mentally cursed his luck but gave the woman a warm smile.
"Thank you. We'll be right down."
She smiled before yelling at Marinette's door, letting the bluenette know it was dinner time. Once the woman was gone, Kurama turned back to Kuwabara, a look that made the carrot top gulp.
"We aren't done. We are going to talk about this." Kurama said as he stood up, "Not right now. But you will tell me."
Kuwabara gulped again. He sweat dropped as Kurama's face turned into a smile before he headed downstairs, Marinette right behind him. Kuwabara sat there for a moment.
'Well I'm doomed...' he thought before going down as well.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~Scene Change~~~~~~~~~~
The table had an assortment of ham, cold cuts, and sausage. Kuwabara and Kurama looked at each other. They didn't know what kind of dinner this was.
"Bon appetit!" Mr. Dupain-Cheng said before going for some of the food.
The girls started to get pieces of the food. The two boys began to grab their own pieces.
"Mmmm this is really good." Kuwabara said within bites.
"Oh this is just the appetizer." Mrs. Dupain-Cheng said with a smile.
Kuwabara's eyes widened.
"Appetizer...ya mean there's more?!" he shouted.
Marinette giggled.
"We usually eat a three course meal for dinner. Although some people have a four but that's too much for our small family." Mr. Dupain-Cheng said with a hearty laugh.
Kurama looked down at his plate with a sweat drop. He was going to go home fat, he just knew it. He didn't have much of an appetite in the first place, so to make room for more food...
Kuwabara stared in shock for a moment before a grin crossed his face. He loved to eat. And if it was a three course meal that meant...
'Dessert.' he thought with a wide grin.
They all enjoyed the food that consisted of Cassoulet, which was beans stewed with pork, leeks, and mushrooms. On the side was Camembert and Pont-L'Eveque cheese with some baguettes. Then finally dessert came...
"Bon appetit!" Mr. Dupain-Cheng said as he set the plate of chocolate éclairs on the table.
Mrs. Dupain-Cheng had already cleaned the table with the help of Marinette. Both boys offered to help but were denied very quickly by both girls. They were back at the table and were ready for dessert.
"I don't think I can eat another bite..." mumbled Kurama.
The portion sizes were small. Even so, it still felt like a lot of food.
"Oh come on!" Kuwabara said before biting into the delicious homemade treat.
"This is delicious!" he said as he washed it down with a cappuccino.
"I'm happy you enjoyed it." Mr. Dupain-Cheng said with a grin.
Both girl's cleaned up the mess, again denying the two teens to help them. While they were gone, Mr. Dupain-Cheng explained that in France it was an insult for the guest to help with the dishes or any form of clean up. Both Kurama and Kuwabara were a bit surprised but didn't argue.
After the table was cleaned up, Mr and Mrs. Dupain-Cheng went up to bed, Marinette doing the same. That left the two boys in their room by themselves.
"Let's finish that conversation." Kurama said sitting on Kuwabara's bed, patting the spot next to him.
Kuwabara looked a bit scared but sat down.
"What's wrong Kuwabara?"
Kuwabara sighed before crossing his arms over his chest and looking up at the ceiling.
"It's nothing I can't handle."
"That's not answering my question." Kurama said in a low voice that made Kuwabara shiver.
Kuwabara looked away from those intense green eyes.
"I...it's nothing. Really Kurama. I just don't like the feeling I'm getting from that akuma thing. I mean, the fact that Ladybug and Chat had that same feeling like that akuma doesn't help. But theirs are like a comforting feeling, ya know?" Kuwabara said giving Kurama a confused look.
Kurama furrowed his eyebrows. He didn't know. He couldn't feel aura's like Kuwabara could. A thought came to his mind.
"Was it the same feeling as what is around Marinette?"
Kurama had a sneaking suspicion that Marinette was Ladybug and vise versa. He wasn't positive and knew he had to ask Kuwabara.
Kuwabara stiffened, causing Kurama to get suspicious.
Kuwabara didn't know what to do. He knew it felt the same but he had read too many comic books to know that a superhero's identity should never be revealed. It never ended well for anyone. He knew Kurama would never tell another person or do anything bad with the information. It wasn't Kuwabara's place to even share that secret. Especially since he wasn't supposed to know it.
"That was kinda different too." Kuwabara said giving Kurama a forced smile.
He wasn't lying as it did feel sort of different. It wasn't coming from Marinette but was around the bluenette.
Kurama narrowed his eyes.
"Different how?"
"Just...different ya know?" Kuwabara said with a shrug.
Kurama looked into Kuwabara's eyes. It looked like he wasn't lying. Although, Kuwabara wasn't a liar. He let out a sigh. He could have sworn the bluenette was the superhero. Kurama was even more interested in who Ladybug was under her mask.
Kurama's thoughts went back to the events that had happened earlier that day. Something else had been on his mind.
"Listen..." Kurama said. "You need to be more careful. You can't call forth your spirit sword like you did. I know that you were trying to help that girl, but you could have grabbed her like you did with Chat."
Kuwabara's body stiffened at the cat's name. Kurama narrowed his eyes. He couldn't understand his friend's reaction to just the name of the feline superhero. He couldn't worry about that right now. Kuwabara had to be careful not to let anyone know his true power. He had the power to cut thru dimensions for Koenma's sake! Someone would want to use that for evil. And with those akuma's that seem to possess people...well, Kuwabara would die rather than hurt another human or do something evil. However, if he ever got possessed...
"I know."
Kurama looked at his friend.
"I'll be more careful." Kuwabara said with a smile.
Kuwabara knew the danger. But he couldn't help it. He wasn't going to let that girl get hurt, especially if he could do something about it. It could be easier to hide with superheroes protecting Paris.
Kurama gave his friend a smile and put his hand on his shoulder. Kuwabara smiled back before yawning.
"Guess it's bedtime." Kuwabara chuckled.
Kurama wanted to continue, however he also yawned.
"Seems like it. Good night Kuwabara."
"Night Kurama." Kuwabara said with another yawn.
Kurama got up and went over to his bed. He had already pulled it out.
Kuwabara pulled his cat to his chest and the two went to sleep together.
Kurama smiled before laying on the pull out couch. He couldn't sleep right away. His thoughts went to the bluenette and Ladybug. If they weren't the same person then why did they look so similar? Sure, there were a few differences but it was only characteristically. Physically they were similar. But if Kuwabara said they had different aura's then that was the truth.
Thinking about the carrot top, Kurama began to think about Chat Noir. Kuwabara seemed to act a bit weird around the cat hero. The redhead had as sinking suspicion that Kuwabara might be getting feelings for the feline. A yawn caused his thoughts to cease. There was no use to think about that or Ladybug that night. He needed sleep and could worry about all those things later.
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"Who's this loser sitting next to my Adrei-kins."
Marinette, Alya, and Nino all groaned. Adrien flinched. In the doorway was the blonde that had been attacked by the akuma about a week ago. Next to her was an orange hair girl with freckles and glasses. She looked a bit geeky but had a pretty face behind the 'nerd' style.
Adrien felt his anger growing however he calmed himself. It was the same anger that would appear when the blonde girl would pick on Marinette. However, he had been friends with her since he was little. She was his only friend for the longest time. So he couldn't hate her. He was just annoyed with her more often than not.
"Chloe, this 'loser' saved your life." Alya said with a glare.
Kuwabara realized it was the girl who was almost attacked about a week ago.
"Oh yeah! Are you okay?" he asked, his eyes showing concern.
"Yeah, no thanks to you. My hair got all messed up. If Ladybug didn't come and defeat that akuma then it would have been worse! I would have to buy a new outfit." Chloe said with a huff.
Kuwabara looked at the blonde dumbfounded. He couldn't believe someone was more worried about their clothes and hair than their own safety. Not to mention, she didn't mention Chat Noir. He had been there too. He had helped defeat the akuma. All Kuwabara did was block the akuma's attack. It was really Ladybug AND Chat Noir that saved the girl. Kuwabara clenched his fists under the table. He wanted to say something.
"Apologize!"
See you all in the next chapter!
