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Marinette knew it was ridiculous to like him. Adrien would never feel the same way about her. Then again she never told him how she felt. But what could she say? “Hi Adrien, I really like you. I like you so much that I planned out where we could get married, how many children we could have, and what kind of house we’d have.” Okay, maybe she wouldn’t say THAT, but she feared rejection. She chose not to be embarrassed.
She sat upon her bed wondering if he’d actually like her in that way. She doubted it though. She’d overhear him talking to Nino about some girl. She was sure it was not herself.
Then there’s also Chat. She had tried for months to be in denial about it but now she accepts it, she likes him too. At first it was just him making sure she was safe from Akuma attacks. Then they started talking about personal issues. As if the sleepovers and late night snacks together made it any better. They became closer over the past few months. She really likes him and now she doesn’t know what to do.
She was in such a daze that she did not hear Tikki calling her name repeatedly.
“Marinette!” Tikki said for the 26th time.
“Oh! Sorry Tikki, I wasn’t paying attention. What happened?”
“Chat has been standing on your balcony for 10 minutes. He’s literally begging for you to let him in.”
“What else is new.” Marinette rolled her eyes. She got up and went to the balcony. Chat looked as if he was about to leave.
“You’ve crawled out of your hiding spot.” He teased.
“If I was trying to hide from you, it certainly would not be in there.” She said pointing to her room.
“Why are you here?”
“A prince can’t check on his princess to see if she’s okay?”
“No, so why are you here?” She said with an attitude. She didn’t mind Chat around but she was a bit frustrated.
“Meow, no need to get feisty. I just wanted to hang out.” He said grinning.
She rolled her eyes.
“Are you okay? Really. I’m getting concerned.” He dropped his smug grin for a more serious expression.
“It’s nothing.” She mumbled.
“Is it that boy?” He questioned not knowing that boy is actually him, well Adrien.
She never told him it was Adrien specifically. She just told him about some boy and how much she tried to talk to him and get to know him. Chat told her about Ladybug but never mentioned her name. They were two hopeless romantics.
“Well…yea. I keep getting worked up. Maybe I should just forget about him.” She said gloomily.
“Marinette, if that guy can’t see how amazing and wonderful you are then that’s his lost. Plus, you’re beautiful.”
A faint blush ran across her face while Chat’s face was as red as Ladybug’s outfit.
“Well I-I mean you kn-”
“Thank you Chat.”
There was a brief pause.
“How are things with you and your lady friend?” Marinette questioned.
“I don’t think she’s into me like that. Plus I have my eye on someone else.”
Marinette’s eyes widened. He found someone else? She thought to herself.
“Anyways, can we please go inside. It’s chilly.” He questioned.
“Oh, sure” She replied.
They sat and talked. They watched cat videos (his suggestion) and played video games. Marinette always won of course. They also snacked on a lot of junk food.
“Well this was fun.” Chat said yawning. It was 1 am. They’d been with each other for so long they hadn’t realized the time.
“Yea, you should probably get back home. I’m sure the other alley kittens are waiting for their leader.”
“Ha ha ha.” Chat said dryly.
She giggled at him. She had a wonderful time with him. He looked so adorable. She could kick herself for describing Chat Noir as “adorable.”
“Goodbye Chat.” She said.
He pulled her close and gave her a hug. His warmth was radiating on her chest. She could feel him. She could feel and hear him breathe.
He was close to letting her go when she collided his lips with hers. It sent chills down her spin. The way he held her, her body against his, it was good. Good? Great.
She pulled away and looked at him. His face was redder than a tomato.
“I’m sorr-” She was about to apologize when he pulled her back in. He could feel her soft hands graze his back. He held her close to him so she’d never fall. Then he pulled away. She was just staring at him. She looked confused but pleased.
“The real reason I came was because I wanted to tell you that I liked you. Marinette, every time I’m with you I feel like I can do anything. You make me feel like it’s not so wrong to be myself. I love how you’re so determined and hard working. You’re smart and gorgeous. I would really love for you to be my girlfriend.” Chat felt like he was about to faint. He wasn’t sure how to breathe at that point. He’d only felt that way about Ladybug but he never confessed her. Marinette, however, made him feel like he could do anything.
Marinette was dumbfounded. She started quivering which resulted in tears. In the end she started laughing.
“I knew it…” He muttered sadly. She stopped giggling when she heard him. She looked at him and smiled.
“You big dork. I like you too. I’ll be your girlfriend.”
He looked at her and smiled. He hugged her tightly.
“I also have something for you.” He said reaching into his pocket.
“Gifts already?” She questioned.
“A prince must always spoil his princess”
He pulled out a fairly small box. He handed it to her.
She took the box from him and opened it. To her surprise it was a bracelet. It was a golden bracelet with diamond charms hanging from the chain. She eyed him suspiciously. It was real gold and diamonds.
“Where did you get this?”
“I bought it.” He said proudly.
She was not going to argue or question him. She was tired and still trying to understand everything that happened. She put it on. She gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Then she started to yawn.
“Let me help you.” He said. He lift her legs up with one hand and held her back in the other one. He climbed up the ladder and tucked her in the bed. He gave her a kiss on her forehead.
“Goodnight Princess.” He said smiling.
“Goodnight my Prince.” She said sleepy.
He left.
Tikki zipped next to Marinette.
“You’ve got a boyfriend.” Tikki teased.
“Whatever.” She said blushing in the dark.