Ladybug's heart pounded as she dropped down on her bed. She and Cat had been out on patrol when a sudden thunderstorm had sprung up, and with a hasty goodbye kiss, they'd headed for home.
Detransforming and changing into soft pajamas, Marinette dried her wet soggy hair, turning when she heard a soft thump! Landing on her bed. The heroes knew who they each other was under the mask, and Marinette knew her Kitty didn't like storms.
"Um, hi," he said, as she climbed up the ladder. "I was halfway home when a big boom scared me and I high-tailed back here. Can I stay till it calms down?" "Of course. I'm glad to not to be alone in the storm. Though, before we cuddle, let's dry your hair!"
A half-hour later, Cat lay with his head against her chest as she read a story, his ears flapping and swiveling as he listened. But then, subtle at first, then growing more loudly, Cat begin to purr. Marinette yawned, leaning back against the pillows.
Cat's purring always soothed her, and this time no different. "Cat?" she stroked his hair gently. "Mm?" "You know, we've always weathered storms together, literally and figuratively." "That's true, isn't it?"
Whenever the other had a problem, even before the reveal, they would confide in each other first. A loud crack made Marinette's heart jump, and Cat wrapped his arms around her. "Wanna go downstairs?" he asked.
Downstairs where her loving parents would provide hugs for both of them, and cozy cups of hot chocolate. Marinette nodded. Even as the storm raged around them, they would whether this storm together too.