I ran the fastest I've ever possibly ran, even faster then when I was in my Ladybug form. When I got far enough, I used my climbing technique that I had learned as Ladybug to quickly climb a tree, in fear that my friends (probably now ex-friends) would run after me.

When I got close to the top of the tree and found a nearby branch I got situated, and then also let out a big breath. I could feel the warmth of my cheeks become overbearing.

"How did Lila find out, Marinette?" Tikki popped up in front of me. I rolled my eyes while huffing and puffing.

"I don't know if she found out, maybe it was a lie, or maybe it wasn't." I whispered, making sure I stayed quiet since my classmates could be anywhere by now. "I can't believe this happened. First I find out Adrien's identity, and now the whole class knows mine? Alya looks like she practically hates me and Adrien... he basically gave me a death stare."

"Well I don't think Adrien was mad, I think he was just suprised."

"Even if he was just suprised, he could have helped me." I brought my hands up to my face in order to hide the tears that I felt would spill at any second. "I can't believe I let the whole class find out? And Hawk moth, if he found out I-I..."

"Marinette there coming." Tikki's high pitched voice said before she went silent. I slowed my breath so my harsh breathing couldn't be heard, and brought my legs to my chest.

My sense were heightened as I began to become in deep thought.

If Hawkmoth knows my identity, my family, and friends... they'll be in trouble. My secret life will be forced to be given to the world and I wouldn't be able to live a normal life anymore. And Chat noir... it would affect our teamwork, in fact, it would affect everything.

When I heard leaves crunch from under me, I stopped my thinking and quitely looked down. Adrien was standing at the edge of the tree, looking around. He wasn't yelling my name or anything, he was just... looking.

I didn't get a chance to look at his face before he began to circle the tree, and then walk away. As I heard the crunching of leaves get farther away, I blew out another breath before releasing a few tears. "I definitely can't do this." I said to myself.

"Marinette your not thinking this through, you can go back and fix-."

I cut Tikki off, "I don't care if I'm being stupid or not, I need to leave." Before Tikki could say anything, I softly said, "Tikki Spots on."

Usually, it was refreshing to be in my Ladybug form, but now that I was having an identity crisis, it didn't feel refreshing at all. I quickly took out my yo-yo before flinging through the trees. I didn't care where I ended up at, I just needed to get away.

After about 30 minutes of swinging, and seeing the first city from the forest, I found an alley way then transformed back. Of course, Tikki immediately had something to say, but I quickly took off my earrings just to shut her up.

I knew I was acting like a bitch, but I just had to let it all out before we got back in town, where Hawkmoth was probably waiting to strike a final blow.

Before I could even leave the Alley, a sudden black shadow came in front of me. I pushed Chatnoir away before rolling my eyes roughly.

"Would you just leave me alone for once, and how did you even find me!" I yelled at him, practically pouring all of my frustration onto him. "And what is with this stupid world?! Why does Lila have to even be a human being? Why couldn't she have been a piece of grass that I could step on, or a particle of water that I would never come into contact with!"

"And how are you even able to look at me?!" I started to pull out the two little bows that kept my buns intact. "How are you able to be okay with me lying to you, after I already found out your Ident-."

One of his hands went to the back of my neck before he lifted my probably matted hair. He then spoke the first words that I've heard from him, "Where did your earrings go, bugaboo?"

"That's all you care about?!" I slapped his hand away, "You only care about where the hell my earrings went? I threw them away!... I-I threw them away!" His hand shifted towards the back of my head before he pushed my head onto his shoulder, laying it down gently. "Am I going crazy?" I asked, my voice wavering. "I'm such a loser."

"Where are the earrings really at?" He whispered in my ear.

"In my purse, I didn't want Tikki to see my melt down." I cried.

"Let it all out Princess." He said.

So I did.

"I bet the class hates me, and you, I don't even know how you're able to look at me. I mean I lied to y-you just hours ago. And I'm confused, should I even be Ladybug. Does the class really know my identity?"

"Your the only Ladybug I'd except M'Lady. And the Class, screw them." He commented.

"But Alya, she probably hates me now." I said while lifting my head up from Chat's shoulder. "You have you're identity hidden, and I- mine is about to be given away. I'll be putting everything, especially my family in danger." My eyes connected to his green tinted ones.

"We can always figure this out together, you still have me... and Kagami... and Luka." I could hear the slight bitterness in his voice, but chose to ignore it.

"The four of us will never be able to go against a whole city of people. I-I think I have to run away, give the miraculous box to you so you can find a better Ladybug." My hands flew to my fave as I began to wipe the tears. "I was never good enough for this, and I never will."

"M'Lady don't say that, look at me. Deep breaths, deep, deep breaths." His hands and face began to move at a slow and constant rhythm, trying to get me to breathe. "I would never want another Ladybug."

"Okay..." I followed him with his exercises. After a few seconds, I felt like I was back in control.

"Let's get you something to eat, I wouldn't want my bugaboo starving now would I?" He smiled, making my insides squirm. I suddenly let out a small hiccup and I knew it was because of all of the crying I had just done.

I was a mess.

"S-sure." I said.

"Claws out." He said and before I knew it the flashing green light surprised me. In front of me now stood the Adrien I had always known.

***

We walked into the Restaurant, probably looking and smelling like dirt. But I didn't mind as long as Adrien was by my side.

My hair was down and although it was matted, I didn't really care. My-Adrien's sweatshirt had a few dirt spots on it from climbing the tree, and my leggings had small little rips as well.

Adrien didn't look any better. His hair was a mess, Although adorable, and he looked like he had just got down working out at a gym. But somehow, he was able to pull it all off.

"Oi! Mr.Agreste? I'm-Umm where would you like to be seated at?" At that moment I had realized that I had forgotten just how famous Adrien was. I mean he was a very well known supermodel. I think it was the fact that I had always spent so much time with him, that I had never seen him as a 'famous model' but instead a friend who I had a massive crush on.

"Table for two." He stated while wrapping his arm loosely around my waist. I felt comfort in his small gesture.

The waitress looked at the action that Adrien had just made, then gave me a small smile. "You must be lucky." She winked, before grabbing two menu's and beginning to lead us to a seat.

"Oh, no. I'm the lucky one." Adrien added in.

I felt weird at the fact that I was just crying about 10 minutes ago, but now everything seemed normal.

Now I could finally breathe.