"Bugaboo?" Cat whispered in Ladybug's ear. "Hm?" came her non-verbal response as she sprawled across his lap during patrol. "It's time for school, and if we want to get Starbucks, we need to get a move on." Ladybug shifted her head in his lap. "No, to comfy," she groaned. Cat chuckled.
She sat up slowly, but Cat noticed she seemed a bit droopy, for she had been quiet on this morning patrol. "You feeling okay?" he asked, taking her hand. "Yeah," she yawned. "I guess finals are stressing me out and there's no end to the homework." "I feel your pain, but look on the bright side. Homework means study dates." "Only you would think homework enjoyable, Kitty!"
It was a relief to step inside the warm coffee shop and Ladybug to a deep breath. The smell of roasting coffee was one of her favorite smells, but today she felt like something different. "Will you order me a peppermint tea and a blueberry muffin?" Cat pretended to look shocked. "What, no coffee?"
"Just have a bit of a sore throat is all," she looked into his beautiful green eyes, "plus your eyes remind me of a peppermint." They lingered for a moment, gazing into each other's eyes before Cat broke eye contact. "Are you sure don't want some black licorice? I am a black cat, after all."
"Oh, Kitty."
Cat found Ladybug in their spot, sliding her tea over. "Thanks, love. Mm, good." she reached for his hand, enjoying her tea and her partner. "We're a bit like pepper and mint, you know," Cat told her, breaking into her thoughts. "Your more serious, while tell the puns." "I told you, someone has to be in charge. But together, we are stronger and that makes our relationship even more sweet."
"Love you, my sweet Bugaboo," Cat's fingers brushed against her cheek, and Ladybug knew she was about to be kissed. "As sweet as peppermint?" she teased. Cat didn't words, for right now, kisses would provide the answer, a kiss that was indeed, very sweet.