It was about 10pm and Chat should be going home soon. He was leaning against the cold metal railing on Marinette's rooftop and he glanced over to her. Marinette was sat politely on her beach chair with a blanket wrapped around her body, it was spring so when the night fell- the air still carried the bitter cold from winter so the blanket gave her warmth for these late nights with Chat.

Chat was nervous all night, he had something on his mind and Marinette could tell- he was fidgety and barely spoke to her all night.

"It's getting late Chat i should head inside, so should you" Marinette smiled up towards Chat. She assumed that if he wanted to talk her would've by now, maybe he just wanted her company. Chat looked at her with a panicked expression and tried to find the right words to ask her not to leave him all alone, Chat had come to Marinette's home with the intention to tell her he loved her and swore not to leave until he did. But so far, no luck. He knew she was in love with another boy, and he couldn't change that, but it didn't feel right to him if he had these feelings and never did anything about them. Sure, part of his heart still belonged to Ladybug but he knew that they could never be together- it'd be too dangerous, plus she loved another boy- just like Marinette. It's like his love life was cursed, he was never chosen. With or without his mask- by his family or his friends.

"Chat?" Marinette asked. Chat had zoned out and Marinette had moved over to him, taking his hand in hers and let out a little shiver as the blanket fell off her shoulder. But she didn't let go of Chat.

"Sorry princess, I need to talk to you, do you mind if i come in for a bit?" he asked- looking towards the hatch in the floor. Surprised Marinette said,

"sure but we'll have to be quiet, my parents are downstairs". Chat gave a quick nod before the pair dropped down onto Marinette's bed.

Chat gently closed the hatch, trying to keep quiet and he found himself sat crossed legged facing Marinette who was snuggled in the warmth of her covers, but still say up to face Chat noir. Chat blushed, 'she looks so cute and she is so comfortable around me, what if this messes everything up?' he asks himself.

"So- what's up?" Marinette asks curiously.

"can i ask you something?" Chat replied, eyes pinned down to the bed, not wanting to reveal his blush creeping out past his mask.

"sure" Marinette replied

"you know the boy you're in love with, the one you don't like talking about- does, does he love you back?" There was a pause.

"no" she squeezed out, why the sudden interest in her love life- he seemed to hate talking about it before. "why?" she asked.

"I just need to know who it is- and since he doesn't, y'a know- maybe now you can finally tell me" Chat looked up to see a wide eyed Marinette staring blankly at him.

"Chat, I-i don't know..."

"It's okay if you don't want to, it's just-" he trailed off.

"it's just?" Marinette continued

"it doesn't matter" Chat blurted out before letting his eyes drop back to the bed again.

"Chat..." there was about two minutes after that where they just both sat in silence. It was peaceful but tense- neither of them knew what to do. Marinette was sure she could tell Chat about Adrien, she wasn't sure why she was keeping it secret- it's not like he would know it's ladybug that likes him after all...

"It's Adrien Agreste" she blurted out. Chat swung his head up in complete shock, a mixture of happiness and confusion plastered over his rosy face.

"like the model..." Marinette continued, unsure of what to say next.

"i-i know who he is" Chat said nervously- bringing his arm up to scratch the back of his neck.

"Of course it's him, every girl in the city wants the rich, teen model" Chat said, expecting Marinette to respond like any other girl but instead he is taken aback by what she says.

"No! Chat he's nothing like that at all. At first i actually hated him- but then he gave me an umbrella and i fell in love right there" Marinette had been in love with him all this time. He wanted to know more.

"An umbrella?" Chat smirked, trying to act like he had no idea what she was on about. He knew what day she was talking about, it was the first day of school and Marinette was his second newest friend, it was Chats best day- he went in with an umbrella and left with the love of his life, he just didn't know it yet.

"It's a personal story" Marinette giggled as she gave Chat a little nudge.

Still sat face to face their eyes met for a moment and Chat went on to ask in a sassy tone,

"So what's so great about the Mr Adrien Agreste?"

"He's more than everyone sees him as. At first i thought he was a rich stuck up boy, i mean- he's friends with Chloe. But he's more than that, he's kind sand generous and even thought he has his own baggage he's always there for me. I cant even talk to him without stuttering yet we are really go friends." Marinette sighed. "friends" she said faintly. Chat knew what she meant- he was Adrien after all. He had to play this right if he wanted things with Marinette to work out, she was comfortable with Chat, but liked Adrien. He had an idea.

"you know, i know Adrien as a civilian, purr-incess" he said with a wink.

"you do?!" Marinette's eyes shot to his and she waited for her answer, ignoring his pun,

"yup" he smiled

"d-does he talk about me?" she asked shyly

"he does"

"and??" The suspense was killing her, "just spit it out silly kitty. She jumped towards him, landing on his lap. He stretched his legs out and let Marinette slip into the gap between them as she wrapped her arm around his neck. Chat blushed- moving his arm around to support her waist, they were getting cosy together, finally.

"he thinks you're amazing, and talented at what you do" Chat begins

"oh-" Marinette is disappointed- is that really all he had said about her? She glances up at Chat to see a smirk forming on his face

"but he also said, that you're the most brave girl he's ever met- and the only one to ever stand up-to his father on his behalf- he said you're a fighter and won't let the little guy get taken down, his words *wink* , like when you stand up for your classmates if Chloe goes too far. He said that you're shy and innocent- in a refreshing way, and he hopes you still don't hate him for the gum incident-"

Chats voice trailed off, becoming lost in Marinette's bluebelle eyes. But, something wasn't right, Marinette had tears in her eyes,

"What's wrong princess?" Chat asks in a worried tone, pulling her closer to him as she burrows her head in his shoulder- a feeling which felt weirdly familiar.

"A-adrien, he says all of this but still calls me a friend, i don't know what to do Chat, am i waiting my time, denying other feelings for no reason?'" she said in a rush through her sobs. Chat was speechless, he had no idea how invested she was with Adrien.

"Marinette i- i'm sorry- i-i had no ide-"

"how would you, you're not him so you don't have to worry."

Chat held Marinette for a few minutes before moving her to be sat in front of him. Perched on her knees, his leather covered legs either side of her, Chat couldn't help but admire her. Her head hung low and Chat leant forward and wrapped his arms around her- she returned the gesture. Chat began to pull away but they caught each others eyes and hovered, head by head, giving each other a loving side look.

"i love you too Mari" he whispered before saying

"Plagg, claws in".

Marinette froze, staring into Chats eyes as he de transformed to reveal a teary Adrien.

"A-adrien?" She asked

"yes princess?"

"silly kitty" she let out under her breath. "But what about Ladybug?" She questioned,

"she will always have a part of my heart- but she loves someone else and i love you- i hope that she isn't a problem?" Adrien replied with a worried look.

"of course not my prince"

Adrien was relieved and pounced onto Marinette, flipping her onto her back, Adrien now on-top of her. She blushed and so did he, before leaning in and placing a kiss on her lips.

Marinette was under Adrien for a while, each kiss growing passionate- and hands tailing over each other's bodies.

"Ugh cut it out you two, i'll leave you alone once i've got my camembert- you've been at it for like 5 minutes!!" Plagg groaned, sat on the cat pillow next to the nee love birds. Adrien got off Marinette and once again sat in-front of her, but this time as Adrien. They both blushed as they looked at each other before letting out a little giggle,

"helllllooooo- i'm being starved over here" Plagg continued

"here" Adrien replied, handing the Kwami a smelly block of cheese

"i-i hah you're not funny- i- no- i-i mean it's not funny. wait no he. him not funny. i- ugh" Marinette slaps her hand to her face in embarrassment- she was still nervous around him in his civilian form.

"i still make you nervous dont i?" Adrien asked with a smug look on his face

"careful- you're letting your Chat noir show" Marinette replied

"oh so you can talk to me?"

"m-maybe" Marinette looked over to Plagg before saying "it's weird seeing you interact with a Kwami, as Adrien you know"

"what?" Adrien replied. How did she know what a Kwami was? Was she not afraid of Plagg?

"like- he's probably a big part in your life and no one ever sees it" Marinette continues, not realising her mistake. Play it off. Let's test this, Adrien thought.

"Plagg i'm out of camembert"

"but- *burp*". Adrien was stunned. Marinette realised her mistake and looked to Adrien with wide eyes.

"how did you know he was a Kwami?" Adrien asked. Marinette froze. Shit.

"my Kwami burps when he says my civilian name around my partner- to protect our identities..." Marinette sat there, eyes wide- this was it, they were about to reveal everything, she felt sick.

"m'lady?" Adrien said. It all made sense to him now, he was in love with the same girl.

"yes kitty?" Marinette replied shyly, holding eye contact with Adrien.

"you're the women of my dreams, i'm feline quite purr-fect about this you know?"

"ONE MORE CAT PUN AND I SWEAR ILL THROW YOU OFF THE EIFFE-"