Chasing Feelings by Neondiamond | M | 20029
When homicide detective Louis Tomlinson first gets assigned to work with detective Harry Styles, the newest addition to the Doncaster police station, on the biggest case of his career, he’s less than enthused about it. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and Louis has no time to waste working with a newbie, despite how attracted his inner Alpha may be to Harry’s sweet scent. Along the way, he finds he may have been too quick to judge the Omega.
Into This Mess by crimsontheory | E | 20561
The first day of Louis’ promotion is going well, far better than he expected. That is until his new partner shows up, who just so happens to be the guy who stumbled half-dressed out of his flat that same morning.
Or the enemies to lovers detective AU.
a long way down (to the bottom of the river) by MediaWhore | M | 24184
“Most people would call Harry silly for believing in curses. Childish would also be a probable insult thrown his way. In their little town full of little people, Harry’s whimsical nature and beliefs mean that he’s subjected to frequent judgemental looks and whispers. It doesn’t usually bother him. Most people don’t know about the magic thrumming through his veins or about how powerful words can truly be. Most people don’t carry around their ancestors grief like a burden. They don’t have to pay for deeds hundreds of years old like Harry and his family have. They get to love freely without fear.
Harry and his kin aren’t so lucky.”
a practical magic au in which Harry and his sister accidentally kill her abusive boyfriend with magic and Louis is the D.I working the case.
A Study in Love by Rearviewdreamer | M | 24307
Louis knows everything about everyone which has put him at a great and weird advantage over nearly all of them since the very beginning. He can solve any puzzle before most people know where to begin. He is rarely perplexed, mistaken, or wrong, and obviously, Louis is never ever surprised. And yet, his new flatmate after a very long string of failed ones has Louis questioning how he ever did any of it without him.
Catching a Partner by berzerkshires | M | 24936
This documentary follows the story of two people who fell in love in the last place you'd expect. Louis is a detective at the Boston Police Department investigating a trail of recent murders. Harry is the latest victim who survived an attempted murder and is sent to live at a safe house with Detective Tomlinson as the killer is still at large.
This is their story.
i've heard it both ways by vintagehistories | E | 26331
“I, uh.” Harry is scrambling, trying to think of something believable on the spot. He remembers the woman from reception and her phone call and says the only thing he can think of. “I’m a psychic.”
Everyone stills.
Zayn laughs, Detective Edwards looks confused, and the officer holding the door open looks mildly frightened.
“A psychic?” Zayn gets out between his laughs. “I’ve heard it all. You’re definitely spending the night in the holding cell now. You’re wasting all of our time here.”
an au based on the tv show psych where harry is shawn, louis is jules, liam is gus, niall is mcnabb, and zayn is lassie.
When Darkness Strikes by he_wants_to_write | E | 58766
Private Investigator Harry Styles is called to help solve a brutal homicide case in a small town by the North of England. There, he stumbles upon Detective Louis Tomlinson, and although their personalities crash and dark mysteries haunt their circumstances, the pair does have one thing in common; the will to catch the responsible behind the murder.
Or, the suspenseful, thrilling Enemies to Lovers that evolves more than romance and slow burn.
technicolor by creamcoffeelou | E | 81386
When the small town of Twin Lakes begins experiencing a string of serial murders, a team of detectives is called in to help. Louis is the head of the team and meets a hard-headed psychic who everyone else seems to believe is the one who will solve the case.
Louis isn't so sure.
OR
The slow-burn, hate-to-love, crime au where Harry is a psychic, Louis is a detective, and the world is against them.
Where you'd rather be by Itsmotivatingcara | M | 103456
Louis runs the best Canine Search and Rescue school in Augusta, Maine, one that trains dogs to track missing persons. He lives an idyllic life on Togus Pond where he's built his career from the ground up. He has everything he could ever want, a beautiful home, friends he adores and a dog that aids his students in their training. Romantic entanglements have never been high up on his list of priorities.
That is, until he stumbles across a body in the woods. A woman was brutally murdered and dumped on his doorstep. It doesn't help that the Detective on the case happens to be devilishly handsome and just the right amount of broody.
Detective Harry styles has a murder to solve, he's just gotten out of a long-term relationship and he's certainly not looking for another. Regardless of whether the man who run's the SAR unit's blue eyes sparkle with promise and a sense of belonging. Something he may or may not have been searching for all his life.
Or
Detective - Search and Rescue AU
When homicide detective Louis Tomlinson first gets assigned to work with detective Harry Styles, the newest addition to the Doncaster police station, on the biggest case of his career, he’s less than enthused about it. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and Louis has no time to waste working with a newbie, despite how attracted his inner Alpha may be to Harry’s sweet scent. Along the way, he finds he may have been too quick to judge the Omega.
My writing was mostly focused on all of those blog posts last week. Which means I haven’t done much fictional writing. Instead, this week’s post is about a handful of awesome fics I’ve read this month.
LoveSquare Week 2020 by @kittyynoirr (aka LittleLottieWrites)
Really sweet exploration of the different prompts. Including at least two awesome Ladrien stories.
The Enemies AU story/chapter was an awesome pilot for a potential future multi-chapter story.
Chasing Feelings by @coffeecomicsgalore
A continuous story with each Fluff Week prompt as a different chapter theme.
A sweet tale of how the Love Square collapses into a lovely couple.
Final chapter has the most adorable over-the-top dorky Adrienette pranking the class, and an off-the-wall reveal that I LOVE because of how gloriously stupid and perfect it was.
Two Hundred Seventeen Days by @chanceuseladynoire and @zenmisery
Another continuous story with each Fluff Week prompt as a different chapter theme.
Aged up Adrienette story with hints of the other sides of the Love Square throughout the story.
ALL. THE. FLUFF.
Kwami shenanigans because they’re beyond sick of the Love Square BS.
Immortal Bonds by @thetauruspixie
A demons/supernatural entities AU
The story officially starts, giving a base on what Marinette’s life is like before any supernatural influence. However, an interaction with Master Fu seems quite unnerving....
Due to the AU nature, only the most basic knowledge of the fandom is needed.
Discordant Sonata by @edendaphne
An Aged-up and Enemies AU
Each chapter has its own musical term as a theme, and wonderfully selected mood music.
Chat Noir battles with whether or not he’s on the correct side while the duo also deals with their growing affections towards each other.
It is angsty and heartbreaking, but there’s also rays of hope that make you want to read more.
Due to the AU nature, only the most basic knowledge of the fandom is needed.
Displaced by Time by @cyhyr
A FFXV fanfic
A main cast made up of delightfully well-rounded OCs that you quickly become attached to.
Time travel shenanigans makes the story intentionally a bit confusing so the reader must get their bearings alongside main character Vesper.
The story takes place almost parallel to the events of the game, and may even quietly influence the events.
No prior knowledge of the fandom is needed.
Please, give these fics some love. And for my full reactions/reviews on them, check out my blog.
The Rogue’s Scribe: Come Check Out These Fics!
Marinette and Adrien walked in to class holding hands. It wasn’t any different than the previous day so no one made a fuss, but when Adrien guided her to her seat, he leaned down to give her a simple peck to her lips before sliding into his own seat. Marinette smiled and Adrien winked ready for what would happen next.
Three... Two... One.
Alya’s eyes were ready to fly out of her head and a loud squeal erupted from her chest. Nino’s eyes were just as wide, but instead he just yelled “Dude!” and slapped Adrien’s back. Chloe, still reeling from yesterday’s fiasco, chose to ignore it as best she could, but everyone could still see her stewing with her arms crossed and nose stuck up in the air. The rest of the girls – Mylene, Alix, Juleka, Rose, and even Sabrina – all squealed in happiness. Lila sat in the back and scowled, not saying a word.
Adrien and Marinette looked to each other and shrugged. “We have no idea what you guys are implying. We’re just friends.” Adrien said with a straight face.
Alya’s jaw dropped while chaos ensued everywhere else. They all surrounded the pair, trying to figure out what was going on, mainly asking about the kiss.
“Doesn’t everyone kiss their friends? I mean, we are French. Is that not normal?”
Marinette tried to hold back a laugh and straightened her face to respond. “I know you guys have been wanting to hear this for a long time.” She reached out and grabbed Adrien’s hand that was draped over her desk. “We upgraded our relationship and made it official.” This prompted a gasp from the girls. “We are now best friends!”
Alya almost fainted. “What the heck! This is not what I meant when I wanted this ship to sail.” She turned to Adrien. “Yes, we are French, but we kiss each other on the cheeks, NOT the lips. That’s strictly relationships.”
“But Alya,” Adrien whined, “we are in a relationship. We are the best of friends! And best friends have an amazing friendship! We love each other like family. It’s okay to kiss family like that, right?”
So many groans filled the room. Ms. Bustier walked in and brought the attention back to order. Marinette and Adrien shared a giggle with each other before Adrien cleared his throat and faced the teacher. Marinette could feel the heavy glare coming from her best friend. She turned to her and shrugged her shoulders, placing her index finger to her lips to ‘shush’ her and promptly watched the board like a model student.
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At lunch, Marinette and Adrien found each other in the courtyard and gave each other the biggest, gaudiest hug that anyone had ever seen.
“BEST FRIEND!” They said in unison as they embraced.
The groans could be heard around the school, making this entire thing so much more worthwhile. Earlier that morning, as they walked into the school together, Marinette explained that the class has been waiting for this moment ‘for like ever’. Adrien – as Marinette had found out, enjoys being a bit mischievous – brought up the idea to play a prank on the class. Intrigued by the idea, Adrien continued and mentioned that they should make a show of their “friendship” throughout the day, then reveal their relationship the next morning. The plan was working and it just amused to two of them to no end.
Really, the real reason they needed to wait to announce to the class was because they needed to tell their families before news spread around quickly. With Adrien being famous, their relationship was bound to be on the front page of some sleezy newspaper and he didn’t want to defend their relationship to his Father. It was important that he tell him the news himself first.
As soon as their friends left the courtyard, Adrien wrapped his arm around Marinette’s shoulders and kissed her temple. “I’ll come back as soon as I can so we can hang out before classes start.”
“I’ll wait for you. Text me when your close?”
Adrien led the two to a discreet little corner of the entryway of the school. He leaned down and placed a chaste kiss to her lips, relishing in the softness. “I’ll see you soon.”
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Lunch at Marinette’s went well. Telling her parents the great news only ignited a celebratory passion in Tom’s belly. Sabine had to bring him back down into the world of Paris, and insisted she bring Adrien over after classes were complete so they could give the young man a hug and a cake of his choice. Marinette asked if they were buying Adrien’s love with food, allowing Tom to agree with another bakery pun. A quick text of a thumb’s up emoji to Adrien and she enjoyed the rest of her lunch in peace.
Adrien’s lunch was quiet, per usual. It took some time to coax Nathalie to request Gabriel’s attention for an important announcement that needed to be had before he went back to school. Nathalie was able to find five minutes of his time, which Adrien hoped would be enough to state his case on having a relationship with Marinette. It took some convincing, a little back and forth badgering, but then Gabriel obliged. Happily, Adrien responded back to Marinette’s text with a thumb’s up emoji and a heart.
Only forty minutes more to go before he could see her again.
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The afternoon brought in an early summer storm, but that did not stop the two superheroes with their weekly patrol. Ladybug and Chat Noir walked by the Notre Dame Cathedral huddled under an umbrella to save them from the rain.
It was late in the evening by the time they were almost finished with patrol, with only a few Parisians out faring the crummy weather. They waved sweetly to the children, but were left mostly alone to each other’s company. Even with the slight chill in the air, the mood was delightful.
Ladybug could not contain her giddiness; Chat was in an extremely adorable mood. He was whistling as he walked and Ladybug could see that his nerves could not contain his excitement any longer. Every so often, he bounced on the balls of his feet, waiting to spill his happy secret, but he wanted to wait until his Lady asked him first.
Ladybug was just as distracted but could not contain her enjoyment for the cat’s antics. She shook her head and gave in to his excitement. “Alright Chat.” Chat’s ears perked up. “What has gotten you so happy all of a sudden?”
Chat was titillated that she took the bait. “Well, Milady, since you asked so nicely, I have some purr-fect news! I have a girlfriend now!”
Ladybug felt a twinge of jealousy, but it was short lived. Honestly, if anything, she was excited for him. He deserved to have someone who loved him the way he should be loved. “Is this one of your silly games to get me jealous again?” She teased.
“No, not at all! I have been thinking about this girl for a while now. After a simple misunderstanding, this night-in-shining armor asked his princess out on a date and to be his girlfriend.”
“Chat, that’s great!” She hid the confusion behind her fringe. He used to call me princess. But she continued. “And I assume that with all your bouncing around that she said yes?”
“Yup!” He cheered, popping the p. “She was so happy she let me kiss her. It was seriously amazing.”
Ladybug smiled as she played with the handle of the umbrella. “I guess I should share my news too then. It seems like you’re not the only to start a relationship.”
Chat looked at her with the softest kitten eyes and waited for her to continue. “Do you remember that boy I’ve been pining over the last year?”
“You mean the one that I called a dummy for not seeing you for who you are since day one?”
She pouted at him. “Yes, Chat. That boy.” She lightly slapped his arm. “And don’t call him a dummy!” He chuckled as he feigned hurt. “Well, after our own misunderstanding, he asked me out on a proper date.”
“That’s awesome, LB. I’m so happy for you. What are the odds that we would both be with someone on the same day?”
“Yeah, what a coincidence.” Ladybug added. She heard a laugh coming from her partner and Ladybug just had to inquire. “All right Chat. What is so funny?”
“I was just thinking about my day. Actually, my girlfriend told me something interesting, and because I am such a mischievous kitten, I asked her if she was willing to pull a prank on our class.”
Ladybug stopped in her tracks and turned to him. This was becoming awfully familiar. The conversations between Tikki and Wayzz over the last few weeks were starting to make sense. She swallowed thickly and decided to ask. “Did you happen to prank your class that you and your girlfriend were best friends instead of being in a relationship?”
Chat looked at her with his eyes wide in shock. “Ye- yeah?”
A few seconds passed in silence before they broke it in a whisper-yell.
“Adrien?”
“Marinette?”
Their expressions went from shock, to happiness, to an overwhelming feeling of amusement.
“We’ve seriously been pranking everyone all day all to end with us being the biggest clowns of our lives.” Chat said in astonishment.
Ladybug could only nod her head in agreement. “I’ve had this feeling for weeks. Tikki and Wayzz have been urging me to have us reveal ourselves and now I know why.” She dragged her hand down her face. “You have no idea how crazy I was over both sides of you! I have been in love with your civilian self for over a year and I recently fell in love with this version of you. Having to choose between the two of you was one of the most awful things I had ever had to experience.”
Chat let out a boisterous laugh. “Oh my gods. You know I’ve been in love with you for over a year! I fell in love with your civilian self over the last couple of weeks.” Chat then realized what she had just said. “Wait, you have been in love with me for over a year?” Ladybug nodded bashfully. “I cannot believe we have been chasing our tails over the last year only for us to fall in love with each other two times over.”
“I’m so glad I don’t have to choose. I’m so happy that I get to have both sides of you.”
Chat pulled her into a hug. “You just said you loved me.”
“Yup.”
“And you love all of me.”
“Every single side of you, mon minou.” She thumbed his cheek. “And I believe you just said you loved both sides of me, too.”
“Mhmm.” He hummed sweetly in her ear as he nuzzled his nose in her hair. “And I will tell you this again and again until the day I die. I. Love. You. Marinette Dupain-Cheng.”
“And I love you, Adrien Agreste.”
They stood there under the umbrella, thunder rolling in the skies above them, falling deeper in love with each other just like she did that faithful day over a year ago. They fell into their heavenly gaze, soaking in the love and compassion that radiated from their souls, intertwining them together as soulmates so often do.
Adrien cupped her cheek and leaned his forehead against hers, nuzzling his nose with hers in an endless supply of eskimo kisses to fill his heart. An adoring smile spread upon his lips before pulling her into a slow, but passionate kiss. Pulling back slightly to see the light blush on her cheeks, he relished in the thought that he was lucky enough that both sides of her would always be a huge part of his life.
And if the look of desire in her eyes had anything to tell, she felt just as lucky as he did.
Plagg comforts Adrien and Chat comforts Marinette.
Ao3
Day 5: Comfort
Adrien spent most of the afternoon staring at the computer screen mindlessly scrolling through social media. His homework sat idly on the table beside him, half-filled answers written in between the three subjects of homework that needed to be completed by tomorrow. He sighed heavily. His mind erratic with thoughts trying to understand why his mind had malfunctioned all day.
First it was with Nino and Kim, which caused quite a teasing from them. Then it was with Alya after he walked in to the classroom holding her hand. Then Chloe had to be Chloe and cause such a scene. Alix and Nathaniel eyed him the rest of the day, mocking him with kitten eyes whenever he turned their way.
Finally, there was Marinette. She was so adorable with her constant blush. And the little flirting she did earlier? The kiss on the cheek? Grabbing his hand? Where did that all come from? Why was he so flustered all of a sudden?
“I can hear you think.” Mumbled Plagg from his spot on the couch.
“Sorry, Plagg.”
“Kit. Why are you moping?"
“Do you really want to know?”
“Not really but if you don’t talk about it, you’re just going to sit there all afternoon doing that, and it’s cutting into my cheese date.”
Adrien spun his chair around, leaning his head against the headrest. “I thought I was in love with Ladybug. I mean, I still am, but I know she will never want anything more than a friendship. But is Marinette more than just a friend to me? I value her so much more than that, but is it fair? Is it like I’m making her out as second best?”
Plagg floated up to his chosen and sat on his shoulder. “Listen, I know you want Ladybug to love you the way you love her, but do you think there is any reason she would change?” Adrien shook his head dejectedly. “You seem to really like Marinette. You bought her flowers, held her hand, hugged her, protected her from Lila the other day and Chloe today. You even asked her to play a duet with you out of nowhere, which sounded like a date by the way, until you decided to say ‘as friends’ which only made her sound sad. At least that’s how I heard it through your shirt.”
Adrien sat up almost knocking Plagg off his shoulder. “I did make it sound like a date, didn’t I? Then I took it back! I can’t believe I messed that up.”
“Are you saying that you want to take Marinette out on a date?”
A ding rang on his computer and he turned to see what it was. It was a notification on one of the social media sites where Marinette posted a picture of a dress she was in the middle of designing. It was a gorgeous red steampunk dress with a corset top. It had some black lace in several parts of the corset and there looks to be something forming where the skirt and top meet. Adrien cooed before liking the photo and commenting how amazing it’s already turning out. When he turned around, remembering he had left mid conversation yet again, he saw a scowling kwami floating in front of him with his arms crossed.
Adrien shrunk into his chair, looking sheepishly at him.
“And you were saying?” Plagg said in irritation.
“Okay. Okay. Maybe I want to take her out on a date. Maybe I like her more than a friend. Maybe I have feelings for her. But it still doesn’t make me feel good knowing that I’m going after her since I can’t be with Ladybug.”
“Just because you still love Ladybug, doesn’t mean you can’t love someone else. How does Marinette make you feel? Is there a difference between how Ladybug makes you feel and how Marinette makes you feel?”
Adrien pondered a moment. Ladybug has this fierceness about her that takes his breath away. She’s strong, courageous, and willing to do whatever it takes for Paris. Her giggles when she enjoys one of his puns, her eyes shine like sapphires when she figures out her lucky charm, and her kindness when mistakes happen – all those parts of her make his heart soar whenever they are together.
Marinette was also just as fierce. She handles so much on her plate with being the class representative, running her own online store, dealing with Chloe and Lila, trying to make sure that everyone is involved in one way or another, helping out her family in the bakery... and then she’s got eyes that are as blue as the ocean; it makes you want to dive in and soak in it. And her laugh, her cute blush, she’s so creative and perfect, and when she gets excited, she has this adorable butt wiggle, and whenever she gets excited or nervous her words go a million miles a minute and stumbles on her words, and... and...
It hit him like a ton of bricks.
“Plagg?” Adrien said slowly and with hesitation, his eyes wide with realization. “I think. I think I really like her.”
Plagg smirked. “Not sure which girl you’re talking about, kit.”
“I think I’m in love with Marinette.”
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Marinette sighed as she placed her sketchbook down on her chair. She curled herself up as she wrapped her arms around her legs and tugged on her pant leg to fix the bunching that was irritating her calf. Tikki noticed her chosen’s dismay, zipping from the potted plant that was sitting in the sun.
“Marinette?”
“Hmm?” She mumbled without looking.
“Are you okay? I thought that this was what you were waiting for?”
Marinette sat and looked sullen. Tikki wasn’t wrong; she has been waiting for Adrien to notice her since the day she fell in love with him. Yes, she loved every second of Adrien holding her hand, protecting her from Chloe, hugging her when the tears started to flow, and asking her to do a duet with him, but it seems like the only thing he wants from it is to remain friends. At least that’s what he said today. And if that’s any confirmation of how he views them together, then why should she continue.
“He only did that as a friend, Tikki. You heard him. Yeah, he said my voice sounded great, but when he asked me to sing alongside him, it sounded like he wanted to ask me out, like a date, but then he said ‘as friends’,” she mocked his voice as she air quoted, “and he ran out of there all flustered. How am I supposed to feel about that? I seriously don’t even know how to process this.”
Marinette started to sniffle, holding back the tears that were threatening to spill over. “Why would I ever be so dumb to think that Adrien would even like me that way. And then on top of it, I’ve been turning down the one boy that I know loves me all because my heart belongs to Adrien.” She rubbed her eye with the back of palm. The tears had finally broken through and trickled down her face. “It’s stupid. It’s foolish of me to ever think I could love someone who loves me back for me. Because no matter which way I turn, I end up being too late.”
She buried her face into her arms as they relaxed on her knees and sobbed until she couldn’t cry anymore. Tikki sat quietly beside her chosen, watching out for any akumas that may be heading for her. Tikki then felt a presence, turning over and hiding when she caught a glimpse of who lurked on the roof.
“Marinette?” Chat questioned with panic as he jumped down to her balcony. “Marinette? Are you okay? Are you hurt? Did someone hurt you?”
Marinette continued to cry, nodding a yes, no, no to his questions. Without hesitating, Chat pulled Marinette from her spot and wrapped his arms around her tightly. He shushed a calming noise in her ear and he clawed soothing strokes in her untied hair, waiting until the hiccups turned to soft breaths and the last of the sobs were leveled out to quiet tears. When Marinette was ready, she pulled herself away from Chat, sniffling into her palm as Chat pulled a tissue from his hand. Marinette graciously accepted it.
“I’m sorry, Chat. You didn’t have to do that. I’m just a mess right now.”
Marinette apologizing for crying? “No. No, princess. Please don’t apologize. Any reason to cry your feelings out is a good reason as any. I don’t know who did this to you, but I’m here if you need a shoulder to cry on. I can keep an eye out for akumas if you need to just let go for a bit. I’m here.”
Marinette lunged herself back into Chat’s arms, wrapping her arms around his neck. “Thank you. You have no idea how much I needed to cry right now.”
Chat wrapped his arms around her, holding her tightly until she let go. “Do you want to talk about it?
She sniffled again. Could she talk about this to him? If her speculation was right and Adrien and Chat are one in the same, then he would figure it out in a heartbeat. But if he wasn’t, then maybe this could be a way for her to sort out her feelings. The feeling of fear started to creep back up her spine making her feel nauseous from the anxiety.
“Not really, Chat. I just had a rough and confusing day.” That would be enough to both intrigue him but not give away too much. “I just needed a good cry to sort out my feelings.”
Chat frowned and turned to the skyline. The blue haze from the day has now turned into a pink and purple mess with golden streaks throughout. “I’m sorry you had a rough day. I hope that if there is a ‘who’ in the mix that caused this, they realize that you crying is a catastrophe.”
Marinette chuckled at the pun which then made Chat smile. She decided to bite the bullet and take a chance at this. “There is this boy I like. I’ve mentioned him before. He’s so sweet, and caring, and he’s been so protective over me lately. I thought maybe, just maybe, he started feeling something towards me. Maybe I had my hopes up. Then he asked me to accompany him as he played his instrument, and I was so excited, until he added the dreaded ‘as friends’ line.” She paused for a moment, trying to stop the tears that were forming again. “I guess it’s just easier to say that it broke me a little.”
Chat looked at her in shock. He broke her spirit? She wanted it to be a date? She wants us to be more than friends? Oh god, I’m a jerk! I shouldn’t have added that line!
“Chat? Chat! What’s wrong?”
Chat shook his head. “Sorry, I didn’t expect you to tell me. You said you didn’t want to talk about it.” He rubbed his neck nervously. “What did he do after he said that?”
Marinette frowned as she recalled the moment. “He ran off.” She whispered so low that Chat had strained to hear her. “It made me think that everything he did today was all a mistake. I just had my hopes up. I‘m stupid enough to think that maybe he loved me too.”
She loved him? She loved him! Marinette Dupain-Cheng loves me, Adrien Agreste! And I love her too! Oh my gosh, this is the happiest day of my life. Wait, no. She’s so heartbroken! What am I going to do?
“You’re not stupid, Marinette. Don’t' settle yourself short. But maybe... do you think that he added it accidentally? Like maybe it was out of nervousness?
Marinette wiped the stray tear away and thought about it. “Maybe? I don’t know. He was a jumbled up mess. Maybe he didn’t mean to say it.” She started to perk up a smidgen. “I guess I’ll just wait and see tomorrow on how he acts towards me. Maybe I’ll just play it by ear. I don’t want to spook him or anything.”
“Why don’t you just message him? It’s still pretty early. Maybe he’s awake?”
“No. I won’t do that. I can’t do that. I’m already a hot mess whenever I’m around him. The last thing I need to do is try to sort out my feelings when I don’t know how he truly feels about me.”
“Maybe he’ll come around, Marinette. Just give him time.”
“Yeah, you’re right Chat. I will.” She pulled him into a hug. “Thank you for listening to me. But if you don’t mind, I need to get back inside before it gets too late. I have homework I couldn’t concentrate on that’s due tomorrow and I’m willing to bet that you have some yourself. Good night Chat.”
