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Marinette was sitting in her room sewing, as she usually did before bed. She was working on a project for Alya, a ladybug-themed scarf. It was rather simple, and she was looking forward to finishing it tonight, and giving it to Alya tomorrow. Marinette lived for the reactions that people gave when she presented her gifts to them. It was sometimes the only thing that kept her going on large projects.
She was just about to finish when there was a knocking on her trapdoor. She looked up, frowning. He had come by the previous night, and never came two days in a row. What was he doing up there tonight?
Marinette opened her skylight and let him in. Chat Noir entered, and sat in his usual spot on her lounge. This was the third month in a row that he had stopped by, but he had only recently been allowed to enter her room.
“Hello, purr-incess. Having a good night?”
Marinette rolled her eyes. “Hey, Chat. What brings you here tonight?”
Chat gave her a mischievous grin. “I missed you. It was claw-ful, having to wait to see you. So, I came tonight, rather than tomorrow.”
“Well, sorry, but I have a project that I am making for a friend, and I would like to finish it tonight.” Marinette gave him an apologetic smile. She always hated the days she had to send him away.
“I won’t take up too much of your time, princess. I just have a gift for you.” Chat was still grinning, which made Marinette wonder. What did he have? He didn’t have anything in his hands when he climbed in…
Chat reached behind his back and pulled out a pink rose, a flower that generally symbolized admiration and graced, among other things. Marinette stared. “That’s for me? Why?”
Chats’ grin turned into a gentle smile. “Because, you are very special, Marinette.”
Marinette turned away, blushing, only managing to barely say “Thank you, Chat.”
By the time she could look up, he was already out her window.