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“Oh, you asshole.” She says with a glare. “Of course, it’s MY fucking turn.”
He winks at her and she rolls her eyes.
“What can I say, Bug-a-babe?” Adrien says. “Someone’s gotta carry the team.”
She narrows her eyes at him and scowls. “Ugh, do you have to make the same pun every fucking time I do this?
[...] She bends down and picks up Adrien in a bridal carry, which as always, he enjoys way too much in her opinion. [...]
She doesn’t know why he likes to be carried so much, but his expression afterwards is always super cute and it’s an excuse to have him in her arms, so she’s okay with it.
Here's day 21 y'all. A lil identity reveal for my daily dose of ladrien hehe. I hope that you like it! Lemme know what you think!
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Chat Noir stumbled into his room through his bedroom window. Immediately, he detransformed, clutching at his injured leg with a hiss of pain.
Idiot. Stupid. What were you thinking ?
Adrien banged the bottom of his palm against his forehead as he mentally chastised himself. How he had managed to injure himself during a patrol with no akumas was beyond him.
Hobbling, he collapsed onto his couch with a sigh of relief. He flexed his injured leg lightly and was relieved that he could move it. It must just be a sprain then. Blowing out an exhale, he tousled his hair.
“You alright, kid?” Plagg asked, his green eyes wide with concern.
“Yeah, I’m fine.” Adrien gave him a small quirk of his lips. “Just need to rest.”
Plagg nodded at him, hovering nearby as he gobbled down a piece of cheese.
Thumping his head back against the couch, he shook his head at himself. Ladybug just had to have looked so beautiful with her pigtails blowing in the wind. Her cheeks were flushed a light pink and so he had stumbled on the rooftop he had been leaping off of, his leg slamming into the building. Ladybug had seen it all with the pair of widest, kindest blue eyes he had ever seen.
She had lifted him up, her brow furrowing with concern. “Are you alright, Chaton?”
He had waved her concerns off before quickly making his way back home, the suit masking most of the pain until he had detransformed. Now that he was on the couch, he didn’t move his leg, allowing the pain to subside slightly. He knew he had to be more careful. Sighing, he looked at Plagg, who was now munching contentedly on his cheese. "I'll be fine," Adrien whispered, more to himself than to his kwami.
Suddenly, a soft tap on his window caught his attention. Adrien’s heart skipped a beat as he turned to see Ladybug peering inside, her eyes filled with worry. He scrambled to sit up straighter, wincing as his leg protested. He noticed gratefully, that Plagg had managed to disappear, probably off to eat more cheese.
Adrien forced a smile, trying to mask his discomfort. "Ladybug, what are you doing here?"
She climbed through the window with her usual grace, closing it behind her. "I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd drop by. You know, just to hang out."
His heart pounded in his chest, both from the pain and the thrill of seeing her. She had been doing this more often lately and he had found himself looking forward to her little impromptu visits. "Well, you know it's always nice to see you," he said, his voice warm.
Ladybug smiled and sat beside him on the couch. "So, what have you been up to?"
Adrien shrugged, careful not to move his leg too much. He was desperate for her not to notice. "Oh, uh, you know... just relaxing. It's been a long day."
She nodded, laughing as her sapphire eyes gleamed over at him. "I understand that. So, did you maybe want to watch something?"
He nodded eagerly. Watching a movie was easy. He wouldn’t have to worry about his leg that way. He grabbed the remote, turning on a random movie.
They talked for a while as it played, making idle chatter and little comments as they watched. Adrien found himself momentarily forgetting about his injury, lost in the comfort of Ladybug's presence. However, when he shifted slightly to get more comfortable, a sharp pain shot through his leg. He couldn't suppress a wince.
Her eyes immediately narrowed with concern. "Are you alright?"
Adrien quickly waved her off, forcing another smile. "I'm fine, j-just a little sore from fencing."
Ladybug didn't look convinced. One of her eyebrows slowly rose as she looked at him. "Let me see."
Before he could protest, she gently lifted his pant leg, revealing the swelling and bruising. Her eyes widened in shock. "Adrien, this looks serious! You should have told me!"
"It's really not a big deal," he insisted, shaking his head, trying to move his leg from her grip. "I just need to rest."
Ladybug's brow furrowed as she studied his face, her eyes scanning his. Slowly, she murmured, "T-this reminds me of someone."
Adrien's heart raced. She couldn’t have... "W-what... who?"
"Chat Noir," she whispered, her lips parted as her gaze seemed to light up with realization. "He gets hurt and tries to hide it too. Always putting on a brave face. A-and he injured his leg today too. T-the same leg."
Adrien's breath caught. He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out.
Ladybug's eyes widened with realization. "Adrien, you—"
He looked away, feeling a mix of fear and guilt. "I'm sorry, Ladybug. I-I didn't want you to find out like this. I-I didn’t think you would come over today."
Her hand gently cupped his cheek, turning his face back towards her. "Adrien... you're my Chaton?"
He nodded slowly, his eyes filled with vulnerability. "Yes, it's me."
Ladybug's expression shifted from shock to understanding, then to a tender smile. She glanced away from him, shaking his head. "Wow... everything makes so much sense now."
"I’m sorry! I don’t want to burden you with more secrets," Adrien confessed. "And I-I definitely don’t want you to see me differently."
Her gaze immediately whipped back to him, her thumb gently stroking his cheek. "Adrien... no. You could never be a burden to me. You're my partner, both as Adrien and as Chat Noir."
His eyes filled with relief and gratitude. "Thank you, Ladybug. I was afraid you might be angry."
She smiled warmly. "I'm not angry. I'm just worried about you. You need to take better care of yourself."
Adrien chuckled softly. "I'll try. It's just hard when I'm so used to protecting everyone else."
Ladybug's eyes were warm as she looked at him. "It's okay to let someone else protect you sometimes."
His heart thumped loudly in his chest at her words and he nodded, feeling overwhelmed by her kindness.
She leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to his forehead. "Now, let's take care of that leg."
Adrien smiled, his heart swelling with another large wave of affection for her. "Thank you, Ladybug."
She stood up, looking around the room. "Do you have any ice? We should reduce the swelling."
Adrien pointed to the mini-fridge in the corner. "There should be some in there."
Ladybug retrieved the ice pack and carefully placed it on his leg. "This should help. But you really need to rest."
He nodded, grateful for her care. "I will. And maybe we can spend some time together while I recover?"
Her eyes sparkled as she threw her head back with a loud giggle. "I'd like that."
As they sat together, chatting and laughing, Adrien realized that, despite the pain and the secrets, he was exactly where he needed to be—with Ladybug by his side, both as Adrien and as Chat Noir.
But I finally wrote something! One chapter of a thing. For now, but more will be coming, I promise! As I mentioned previously, I am moving for the next couple weeks, but I will hopefully have some down time to write here and there. I also still need to plan the ending for this fic, but shhhhh that's future Cat's problem ;) Anywho, here's the beginning of a Ladrien secret-dating adventure. Enjoy~
This chapter covers days 6, 7, and 8 (social media, jealousy, and biggest fan respectively).
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Rating: G
Summary:
When Adrien wins a contest on the Ladyblog, he catches the attention of Ladybug herself and scores more than just an opportunity to hang out with her. Caught in a fever dream high, the two lovebirds try to navigate their budding relationship away from the public eye and find that keeping secrets is a lot harder than they anticipated. Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes, what doesn't kill them makes them want each other more, and they'll do whatever it takes to stay in breakable heaven.
Chapter 1
“You Play Stupid Games, You Win Stupid Prizes”
“Alright, Bugheads, now onto the big announcement! With summer holidays coming up, I thought it would be a fun time to host a little contest, and ask the question: How well you know our resident superheroine? I’ve created a quiz that only the most die-hard fans will be able to pass because the stakes on this one are high. The person with the highest score will get to spend an afternoon with Ladybug! And don’t worry, this was approved by the head bug herself! Details for entry are listed below. Best of luck to all of you, and don’t forget to stay connected!” Alya’s cheery lilt ended on Adrien’s computer screen, and he leaned back in his chair.
“A whole afternoon with Ladybug?” He swooned.
“What’s the big deal? You already spend every afternoon with her.” Plagg hovered over Adrien’s head with a wedge of cheese.
“Yeah, when we’re fighting bad guys,” Adrien said pointedly. “She never wants to spend time with me outside of work. This could be my chance to finally see a movie with her.”
“What’s the appeal of seeing a movie anyway? You just sit next to each other in silence for several hours. The only plus is the buttery popcorn with its salty, crunchy, oily goodness...” Plagg shoved the cheese into his mouth and chewed thoughtfully for a moment. “On second thought, why don’t you and I go see a movie? I’m much better company.”
Adrien rolled his eyes and clicked the leaderboard in the comments of Alya’s post. Someone had already gotten a decently high score on the quiz, only a few points away from perfect. A few scrolls down, the same username popped up again, and Adrien’s grip tightened on his mouse.
ladybugsfuturebf: Good luck beating my score! Only Ladybug herself could score higher. Can’t wait to spend one-on-one time with her on our date!
“Who does this guy think he is? A date? Ladybug’s future boyfriend? Before me?” Adrien scoffed.
“Need I remind you, the contest is to win a chance to hang out with her, not date her,” Plagg said.
What kind of flowers do you think she likes? Oh, wait! I already answered that on the quiz! She’s gonna be so impressed she’ll forget all about Chat Noir.
Adrien’s teeth ground together. There was no way such a boastful, arrogant person was in the lead. And forget about him? Please, he was Ladybug’s best friend! No one knew her better than him. He could ace that quiz in no time.
“What are you doing?” Plagg sighed as Adrien clicked the entry form.
“Oh, come on, Plagg. I can’t let that guy win! If anyone is going to win a date with Ladybug, it’s me! I know her better than anyone,” Adrien said.
Plagg floated down in front of his face. “And you don’t think it’s going to be a problem if you get a perfect score? Let’s just broadcast to the world that you’re Chat Noir!”
“I’m not that dense, Plagg.” Adrien waved him out of the way. “I’ll sign up with a fake email and username. No one will ever know Adrien Agreste won.”
Pursing his lips, he tapped the keys of his keyboard in thought on the account creation screen. He needed something inconspicuous, but not too mysterious. Something that wouldn’t be surprising when Chat Noir revealed himself as the winner, but also, not something that would be a dead giveaway that it was him. He didn’t want Ladybug to disqualify him for cheating. Besides, he wasn’t really cheating. There were no rules that her best friend and partner couldn’t enter…
He’d keep it simple but on brand — thecatsmeow had a nice ring to it, and it was surprisingly not taken. Now that his account was squared away, he just had to pass the quiz. 40 questions? Piece of cake.
What is Ladybug’s favorite color? Easy, pink.
Favorite musical artist? Jagged Stone.
Eye color?
It was almost sad how easy the questions were, and before he knew it, he’d finished. Adrien sat back as the site tabulated his score, and Plagg came to a rest on the top of his chair. A perfect score flashed on the screen, and Adrien shot up with a whoop.
“Yes! Take that ladybugsfuturebf!” he cheered.
“Don’t you think Ladybug is going to be mad when she finds out you won?” Plagg asked.
“Oh, come on. If anything, this just proves how much I pay attention. She’ll be impressed that I know her so well,” he said. At Plagg’s skeptical expression, Adrien sat back down. “And she’s not going to have a choice because I won fair and square.”
“You’re delusional.” Plagg floated off.
Adrien shrugged it off, smiling at his username at the top of the leaderboard. He was finally going to get that movie date with Ladybug! Nothing was going to sour his mood.
***
The next day, Adrien arrived at school as usual, shutting the door to his silver town car without a second thought. After winning the date with Ladybug, he was on cloud nine, imaging how romantic it would be in the dark theater. Maybe he’d pick a horror movie and hold her when she got scared. Oh! And their hands could brush as they both reached for popcorn at the same time! Entering the contest was the best idea he’d ever had.
“There’s no way it’s not him. Chat Noir totally won the contest,” Alya said as he entered the classroom.
Adrien stopped in his tracks. Okay, maybe not his best idea, but it was fine because he used a fake account. There was no way they traced it back to him.
None of them paid him any mind as he took his seat beside Nino, who was tapping his chin in thought.
“But why would Chat Noir need to enter a contest to spend time with Ladybug. He spends like the most time with her out of everyone,” Nino said.
“It’s so obvious. He’s been trying to get her to go to the movies with him for like ever, and now she has to say yes,” Alya said.
“Shouldn’t that be against the rules or something?” Marinette asked. “I mean, they spend so much time together, of course he’d know all the answers.”
“I’m willing to allow it because I think it’s really funny, and I don’t mind being Chat Noir’s wing woman.” She shrugged.
“Alya!” Marinette gasped.
“What? I want them to get together. Sue me.” Alya giggled.
“Hey, didn’t all the contestants have to have valid accounts to enter? What’s the name on the email address for the username that won?” Nino asked.
Adrien stiffened.
“Way ahead of you,” Alya said. “I looked right after the results posted, but the email is registered to an obvious alias, which further proves that it’s Chat Noir. He wouldn’t use his real name. He may not always look it, but he’s a smart cat.”
He wasn’t sure if he should be offended by that statement or not.
“Dang, would have been cool if we learned who he was,” Nino said.
Adrien breathed a sigh of relief when they let it drop. Everything was fine, and Alya wasn’t going to disqualify him. He could already taste the popcorn!
“Ya know,” it was Max who spoke up, having stopped midway up the stairs to his desk upon overhearing their conversation, “if you’re interested in knowing who the account really belongs to, I can track the IP address.”
Adrien’s heart shot up to his throat.
“Wait, for real?” Alya perked up.
“That would be totally awesome!” Nino added.
Maybe it would be fine. His father paid for crazy firewalls to protect his design secrets. No way anyone could get through them… Right?
“I recently upgraded Markov’s tracking capacity. I can crack a low-grade military firewall and find an address with pin-point accuracy,” Max said.
Most of the time, Adrien was amazed at Max’s genius, but today he was terrified of it. Plagg was right, entering the quiz was a surefire way to get him caught!
“Guys, that’s an invasion of privacy! Besides, don’t you think it will be dangerous if it is Chat Noir? I mean, exposing his identity will lead Hawkmoth right to his door. You’re practically handing him his Miraculous,” Marinette, his sweet pig-tailed savior, said.
Adrien cleared his throat and turned around, “Yeah, Marinette’s right. I think it will cause more trouble than it’s worth.” For him specifically.
“Chill out, I’m not going to post it online or anything. I just think if we knew who he was we could help him. I can be the girl on the ground, and I can also give him tips to fix his pitiful attempts at flirting with Ladybug,” Alya said.
Pitiful! Oh, she was definitely getting snubbed next time she asked for an interview.
“Alya, it’s dangerous and wrong. Even if he entered the contest for selfish reasons, that doesn’t mean you can invade his privacy like that.” Marinette chided. “Promise me you won’t look into it. It would put all of you and him in danger.”
Alya pursed her lips, exchanging glances with Max and Nino before slumping in her seat.
“Fine, I won’t look into it,” she said.
“Good,” Marinette said as Mlle. Bustier entered and called for everyone to find their seats.
Adrien turned back around, breathing out a ragged sigh. That was close, but it had all worked out in the end. He’d have to stop by the bakery later and buy a caseload of chouquettes to thank Marinette. Her level-head really saved his hide.
As the day wore on, Adrien pushed the morning’s conversation from his mind, though he had a feeling Plagg would give him an earful about it later. It would all be worth it when he and Ladybug finally went on their date. Could he get cherry blossoms this time of year? They were just barely out of season, but he could probably pull a few strings.
He pulled out his phone to check as he entered the library, and he’d almost found a promising listing when he rounded the corner and found Alya and Max crowded around a laptop at a table. Ducking back behind the bookshelf, he strained his ears to listen.
“His firewall is surprisingly good, it may take me a while to crack,” Max was saying.
“But you can definitely get around it?” Alya asked.
“Of course, what do you take me for?” Max scoffed.
They were going through with it after all! Adrien’s heart sped up, his palms growing shaky and sweaty. He should go over to their table and call them out for going back on their word, but would it be suspicious if he got onto them? Why would he be so bent on keeping Chat Noir’s identity secret unless he was Chat Noir? This was bad! What should he do?
Adrien bolted from the library, peering out over the railing at the courtyard below. Marinette was sketching quietly on a bench, and he raced to her side. She looked up at him with wide eyes, recoiling back with a nervous smile, probably in response to how desperate and deranged he looked, but there was no time to worry about that.
“Marinette, we have to stop Alya and Max. They’re in the library trying to crack Chat Noir’s firewall right now!” He panted.
“What?” She abandoned her sketchbook on the bench and took the lead back up the stairs to the library.
She burst through the doors and stormed over to their table, and Adrien did his best to look supportive but not too panicked. Alya winced when she saw them, and Marinette placed her hands on her hips.
“So, you were just going to go behind my back and do it anyways?” She scoffed.
“I’m sorry, girl! But think of how much good we could do if we could team up and help him!” Alya said.
“Think of how much danger you’re putting yourselves in! If Hawkmoth finds out you know his identity, he’ll come after you and your families. What if one of you gets akumatized? You could get hurt. Chat Noir could get hurt or worse!” Marinette said.
“She’s right. You guys shouldn’t go through with this,” Adrien added.
“I’m almost through the firewall,” Max said.
“Call it off, Max!” Marinette ordered.
“Keep going! We’re so close!” Alya pleaded. She turned to Marinette and pressed her palms together. “Look, I know it’s risky, but what if we can help take down Hawkmoth? That’s worth the risk, right?”
“It’s not our job! We don’t have superpowers, and it can put us and the people we love in danger!” Marinette placed her hands on Alya’s shoulders. “Please, stop.”
“Girl, I know you’re scared for me, but I promise I’ll be careful. ‘All that’s necessary for the triumph of evil-”
“That doesn’t apply here!” Marinette shook her head.
“I made it through the firewall!” Max said. “A few more seconds, and I can tell you exactly where he lives.”
Marinette and Alya were at a stand-off, and every clack of Max’s keyboard was a nail in Adrien’s coffin. He didn’t have a choice, but if they were going to find out it was him, he was going to do whatever it took to convince them he wasn’t Chat Noir. He just hoped Ladybug didn’t think he was a total freak afterward.
“It’s me!” He blurted. When Marinette and Alya turned to him with quirked brows, he let out a sigh. “I’m the one who won the contest. I’m thecatsmeow.”
Max’s keyboard went silent, and he turned the screen to face them where Adrien’s home address was flashing. “He’s telling the truth.”
“Whoa, so you’re Chat Noir?” Alya grinned.
“No!” Adrien held up cautioning hands. “I’m just, uhh, I didn’t want my father to know I entered, so I used a fake profile. There’s no way he would have let me go if he knew about it.”
“Why didn’t you say anything sooner?” Marinette asked.
Adrien rubbed the back of his neck and averted his gaze. “I guess I was just embarrassed. I didn’t want any of you to think less of me.”
“I don’t think less of you!” Marinette assured him. “I-I mean, you won the contest fair and square, and you had every right to enter.”
Alya’s eyes narrowed, and Adrien shrank under her gaze.
“I’m still not entirely convinced. Ladybug and I made some of those questions crazy specific. How would you know she doesn’t like anchovies on her pizza, or that she likes lemon in her tea?” Alya crossed her arms over her chest.
“I… have a lot of money and free time.” He shrugged. “I got a bunch of drone cameras and spy equipment, and I watch her and Chat Noir all the time.” When everyone stared at him with wide eyes, he quickly added, “Not in a creepy way! I just admire her.”
“…You don’t know her identity, do you?” Marinette asked.
“No, of course not! I’d never do something like that.” Adrien shook his head. “I’m just…her biggest fan.”
Alya looked him up and down, her skeptical expression giving way to a smile. “You could have just said something. I mean, you know how freak-crazy I am about all of this. I would have understood.”
“I’m sorry. I’m just used to keeping a lot of my interests a secret because I have my father’s brand to consider — and my father to consider. If he knew what I was doing, he’d put an end to it immediately.” Adrien traced his thumb over his ring behind his back.
“Well, you don’t have to worry about us. Your secret’s safe.” Alya placed a hand on his shoulder with a wink. “Though, I may need to borrow your drone from time to time as payment.”
“Alya,” Marinette said in a warning tone.
“We’ll discuss the details later,” she said. “And if you ever want to talk Ladybug, I’m always here.”
“Thanks.” He smiled, letting his shoulders relax.
“Though, I am still a bit confused on your logic. I mean, you won the contest, so you were going to have to reveal it was you eventually to claim your prize. What was your plan there?” Alya quirked a brow.
“Uhh, wear a disguise?” Adrien said with a wince.
Alya threw her head back with a laugh. “Well, congrats on winning. I’ll pass the message on to Ladybug that you’re the winner, and we’ll arrange your prize soon.”
“Thanks,” Adrien said.
When the bell rang, Alya and Max packed up, and Adrien breathed a sigh of relief as they headed to their next class. That was way too close, but somehow, he’d managed to convince them. Plagg was going to scold him later.
Marinette fell into step beside him, tugging at her blazer.
“Um, congrats on winning,” she said. “I-I think it’s a good thing you won instead of some weirdo. I mean, if I was Ladybug, I’d be happy you won because it means we’d get to spend time together, and who wouldn’t want to spend time with you?”
Adrien smiled at her. “Thanks. I’m looking forward to hanging out with her. I admire her a lot,” he said. “And thanks for your help earlier.”
“N-n- Mmmhmm.” Marinette nodded.
She fell back to link up with Alya, and Adrien bit back a smile. It wasn’t exactly what he’d planned, but he still got to spend time with Ladybug either way. And who knew? Maybe there would be advantages to her going with Adrien Agreste instead of Chat Noir. At least this way, she couldn’t scold him. Besides, it didn’t matter to him which side she fell in love with, so long as it was him. He couldn’t wait for their date!
I was going to post this one tomorrow for the @ladrienjune Day 2 - prompt, Gorgeous, but honestly that one is a little bit of a stretch. And I read caterinawrite's Ladrien June story (go read it! It's starting off so cute!!), and she felt empowered to write for prompts that aren't today. AND I just wanted there to more stuff out today on Day 1!! Because IT'S LADRIEN JUNE!!! And I'm excited!!
This chapter lines up nicely with Day 18 - Secret Relationship and Day 29 - Make Out. Like really well.
Chapter 9: One Last Kiss
Ladybug touched down softly on Adrien’s bedroom floor. He didn’t notice immediately, his attention on his computer screen.
She let herself just watch him for a moment. Locks of his hair fell out of place and into his eyes, just a less than perfect enough to be endearing. He was reading something and his expression was natural, resting, and just so relaxed. She rarely ever saw him like this.
She smiled fondly, and made herself knock on the window behind her.
He whirled towards her, his face lighting up like sunshine first creeping over the horizon in the morning.
Something in her chest twisted - something both warm and sad at once.
She loved him a little more each day. She didn’t want to end this thing that they had.
She had already lost Alya. Why did she give everything up?
And so she didn’t stop him when his arms circled around her waist, when his lips found hers.
He clearly meant for the kiss to be chaste - a sweet greeting to his quasi girlfriend. It was Ladybug who deepened it.
If she was only going to get one more kiss, she needed it to be out of this world. She needed to feel it in her toes. She wanted him to always remember it.
Because kissing him one last time wasn’t risking anything they hadn’t already risked. Especially since no one could see them. They were in his room inside a mansion that had a three meter wall around it. As long as she didn’t keep visiting him regularly he should be safe.
And so she lost herself in the dance of their tongues, the warmth of his breath, the safety of being held in his arms.
But it couldn’t last forever.
When she pulled back, his eyes remained closed, his face was glowing in pure delight. He rested his forehead against hers.
“Wow, what did I do to earn such a kiss?”
Her chest tightened in agony.
He must have seen something in her expression because his smile dissolved, and his hands tightened on her waist.
“What is it? What’s wrong?”
“We can’t do this,” she said, tears building in her eyes.
“What? Why not?” he asked, his brows furrowed in confusion.
“If anyone ever found out, Hawkmoth would never let you be.”
“No one has to find out,” he insisted.
“I shouldn’t be visiting you regularly like this at all. It’s too dangerous.”
He shook his head. “I’m fine. It’s worth the risk. You are worth the risk.”
She pulled out of his hold. “No! I’m not! Don’t you understand?! He could use you against me, and it would work! I would hand over everything for you.”
He looked thunderstruck. “What?” he whispered.
“I love you,” she confessed. “I have for a long time. Longer than you realize. I wouldn’t be strong enough. We have to stop this.”
He stepped closer to her, smiling softly in that way that turned her insides to jelly. His hands cradled either side of her face.
“Yeah…” he breathed a centimeter from her face. “We should stop.”
His lips were on hers once again.
They didn’t stop.
…
Ladybug didn’t visit again for three days. Adrien worried that she wouldn’t come back.
He really really wanted her to come back, but he wasn’t sure he deserved for her to come back. Had he pressured her the last time? She had tried to break up with him, albeit for stupid reasons, and he had just kept kissing her.
And that didn’t include the fact that he was essentially lying to her. She had already said no to Chat Noir, and yes, she was the one that insisted they still keep their identities secret.
He still felt like he was lying about who he was.
But he had loved her since the day they met for her determination and bravery, for her ability to stand up against a literal supervillain. And over the last few weeks, he’d gotten to see a softer side of her where she could share her fears, where she could let herself be silly. And he loved her more.
Maybe it was selfish, but he wanted to keep this. He understood that she was scared for him, but he could protect himself.
If only he could explain that to her.
When they met for patrol, he probably would have broken down and told her everything except she was so agitated he could barely keep up with her and at the end of it she was off before they could talk.
Now, he wanted her to come back not for him, but because he was worried about her. She was clearly upset or hurting about something. Maybe she still hadn’t been able to make up with her friend, or maybe the internet was saying something stupid again.
He just wanted her to be okay, and he thought he could help her get there if she wasn’t already.
But he couldn’t do that if she wasn’t here.
She showed up in his room an hour later.
“Hey, you okay?” he asked when she landed an hour later in his room.
She huffed. “It’s not like I’m allowed to be anything else.”
He stepped closer. “What can I do?” he offered, careful not to initiate any contact. She should be the one to decide what she wanted from him.
“Kiss me,” she begged.
He was only too happy to oblige.
“I can’t come again,” she told him later that night.
He wanted to argue. Instead he only nodded. “I understand.”
She came back again two nights later, sweeping him up in her arms and kissing him senseless immediately. He found himself hoisted up, and his legs immediately wrapped around her waist for support.
Her lips attacked his own, and he met her strike for strike. She trailed down his jaw and his neck, and then into his ear sending shivers down his spine.
He returned the favor, wanting to make her feel as good as she made him. To distract her clearly from whatever it was that was bothering her even if she couldn’t explain.
Maybe especially when she couldn’t explain because what else could he do?
“That really has to be the last time,” she gasped between kisses.
“Of course,” he agreed readily.
They both knew it wouldn’t be.
…
The akuma caught him completely off guard. He had been in fencing practice when the akuma broke through the wall, demanding his heart.
She wasn’t just collecting hearts. She wanted Adrien Agreste specifically, which meant he had no way to transform.
He took off running instead. He made it out of the school into the open, only to trip over a crack. It only cost him two seconds, but the akuma was faster.
He managed to kick her away. It turned out to be enough because a second later Ladybug swooped down and scooped him up and away before the akuma recovered.
He relaxed against her tiny frame, trusting she could carry him to safety as she had done more times than she knew.
“What’d you do this time?” she asked with a teasing lilt.
“I don’t know!” he insisted. “Just an ordinary rabid fangirl I guess.”
She nodded sagely. “Ah, you committed the crime of being too pretty.”
He sighed. “Anyway! I vote we don’t wait for Chat Noir,” he said. “This one is insanely fast. You can use me as bait.”
She hesitated, and he mentally prepared himself for her argument. But instead she called for her lucky charm, took in the scene around them, her brows furrowing in that adorable way they always did when’s he was concentrating.
Then she nodded. “Yeah, okay. Here’s the plan.”
Her plan worked perfectly. Once the akuma was purified, she turned to him with an offered fist.
“Not bad for a pretty boy.”
He stepped past her offered fist, and wrapped his arms around her waist.
“What? No fist bump?” she asked, grinning.
“Doesn’t the princess always kiss the hero who saves them?” he countered, leaning down, hovering a few centimeters over her lips.
Her blue eyes sparkled. “You’re the princess in this story?”
“Absolutely!” he grinned cheekily. “Over protective father, locked away in a tower, magic hair.”
She laughed. “It fits too well!”
“It’s good to see you laugh,” he told her, with a soft smile. “I haven’t seen you laugh as much of late.”
She eyed him, caressed either side of his face in her hands and closed the distance between them.
Her lips swallowed his own in feelings that were becoming far too familiar but never enough.
“Stay safe, princess,” she whispered. And then she was gone.
And he stood alone on an outdoor terrace, wondering how to get down. No one witnessed his lovesick sigh or the grin on his face.
Anddd day 5 is now finished :). I hope you like it <3. Sorry it's a lil late tonight I was watching the idea of you and got distracted haha. Lemme know what you think <3
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Night had fallen over Paris, and the city was bathed in the soft glow of streetlights and the distant twinkle of the Eiffel Tower. Ladybug swung gracefully from rooftop to rooftop, her heart light after a successful patrol. Her thoughts drifted to Adrien Agreste, the boy who had captured her heart. She knew he had been feeling tired and stressed lately, and she wanted to cheer him up.
Reaching his mansion, Ladybug paused momentarily outside, peering into his bedroom window. Adrien was sitting at his desk, his shoulders slumped as he stared at his computer screen. Ladybug took a deep breath and tapped gently on the glass.
He looked up, surprised, but his expression quickly softened into a smile when he saw her. He hurried to the window and opened it, allowing her to slip inside.
"Ladybug," he said, his voice filled with warmth and relief. "What brings you here?"
"I wanted to check on you," she replied, her eyes full of concern. "You've seemed tired lately at school, and I thought you might need some cheering up."
Adrien's cheeks tinged with pink, and he looked away, clearly touched by her concern. "That's really sweet of you. I have been a bit stressed with school and... well, my father's expectations." He scratched the back of his neck.
Ladybug’s eyes softened and she reached out, placing a comforting hand on his arm. "It's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Y-you're not alone, Adrien. I-I'm here for you."
Adrien's blush deepened, and he offered her a grateful smile. "Thank you, Ladybug. It means a lot to hear that."
"How about we do something fun to take your mind off things?" she suggested, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Do you have any games we can play?"
Adrien's face brightened. "Actually, I just got a new video game. Want to try it out with me?"
Ladybug nodded enthusiastically, and Adrien set up the game console, handing her a controller. They settled down on the floor, side by side, and started playing. The room filled with the sounds of laughter and playful banter as they navigated the virtual world together.
At one point, their hands brushed against each other on the controllers, and Adrien stammered, his face turning a deep shade of red. Ladybug giggled, her own cheeks rosy. They both looked away from the other, their eyes gleaming from the simple touch.
Before she could muster up the courage to say something, Adrien paused the game, turning to face her. "You know," he began, his voice soft, "I don't think I've ever had this much fun just playing a game."
Ladybug smiled, flicking her gaze back to meet his. "Me neither. It's nice to just... be together and forget about everything else for a while."
Adrien's gaze softened, and he reached out, taking her hand in his. "I'm really glad you came by tonight, Ladybug. You always know how to make things better.
Her heart fluttered at his words, and she flipped her hand, intertwining their fingers as she squeezed him gently. "That's because I care about you, Adrien. More than you know."
Their faces were inches apart now, the air between them charged with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. Adrien's eyes flickered down to her lips for a moment before returning to her gaze. "Ladybug... can I tell you something?"
Her breath caught in her throat, and she nodded. "Of course, Adrien. You can tell me anything."
He hesitated for a moment, gathering his courage. "I... I've always felt something special when I'm with you. Even when I'm just thinking about you. You're not just a hero to me, you're... someone I care about deeply."
Ladybug's eyes widened, her heart pounding in her chest. "Adrien, I feel the same way. I've always admired you, not just as Adrien, but for the kind, caring person you are."
The room seemed to close in around them, the world outside fading away as they leaned closer. Adrien's hand moved to cup her cheek gently, his thumb brushing over her skin. Ladybug's breath hitched, her eyes fluttering shut as she felt his warmth.
"Ladybug..." Adrien whispered, his voice barely audible.
She opened her eyes, looking into his with a mixture of hope and longing. "Adrien..."
Their lips met in a tender, tentative kiss, the world around them disappearing entirely. It was soft at first, a gentle brush of lips that sent shivers down Ladybug's spine. Adrien's hand moved to the back of her neck, pulling her closer as the kiss deepened.
Ladybug's arms wrapped around his shoulders, her fingers tangling in his hair as she kissed him back with all of the emotions she had been holding inside. The kiss was a perfect blend of passion and tenderness, each of them pouring their hearts into it.
When they finally pulled apart, both of them were breathless, their foreheads resting against each other. Adrien's cheeks were flushed, and Ladybug's heart was racing.
"Wow," Adrien murmured, his eyes still closed. "That was... incredible."
Ladybug giggled softly, her own cheeks burning. "Yeah, it was. I've wanted to do that for a long time."
Adrien opened his eyes, his gaze filled with affection. "Me too. I'm so glad we finally did."
They stayed close, their noses touching as they exchanged soft, happy smiles. The night seemed to stretch on forever, filled with the promise of many more moments like this. In each other's arms, they knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, their hearts forever intertwined.
Eventually, though, Ladybug glanced at the clock and sighed. "I should probably go. It's getting late."
Adrien looked disappointed but nodded. "I understand. Thank you for tonight, Ladybug. You really did cheer me up."
She smiled, leaning in to brush a soft, quick kiss against his lips again. "Anytime, Adrien. Remember, I'm always here for you."
As she slipped out the window and into the night, Adrien touched his lips, still feeling the warmth of her kiss. His cheeks turned a deep rosy shade of red as he collapsed back on his bed, letting out a shout of joy. This had been the perfect night!
And here's today's chapter <3. I hope you liked both of these :). Stay tuned tomorrow for the final chapter of Ladrien June <3
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Paris had never seemed more beautiful to Adrien. The city of love, with its bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere, felt like a reflection of the happiness he found in his own heart. Ladybug was more than just a hero to him; she was his partner, his confidante, and now, his girlfriend.
It had been a few weeks since they had started dating, a secret they guarded fiercely from the world. Adrien cherished every stolen moment they shared, every secret smile and whispered conversation. And, honestly, he still couldn’t quite believe just how unbelievably lucky he was.
Tonight was a special day though. Ladybug had promised to visit him tonight, and Adrien could barely contain his excitement. He paced around his room, checking the clock every few minutes. When he finally heard the soft tap on his balcony window, his heart leaped.
He rushed to the window and slid it open, a broad smile spreading across his face as Ladybug stepped inside.
"Hey, you," she said, her voice warm and playful.
"Hey yourself," Adrien replied, pulling her into a tight hug. He relished the feel of her in his arms, the familiar scent of her hair.
They stayed like that for a moment, just enjoying the closeness. Then Ladybug pulled back slightly, her blue eyes sparkling as she looked up at him.
"So, what did you have in mind for tonight?" she asked.
Adrien grinned. "I was thinking we could watch a movie, maybe order some food. Just relax."
"Sounds perfect," she said, her smile mirroring his.
They moved to the couch, settling in close together. Adrien started the movie, but neither of them paid much attention to it. They were too wrapped up in each other, their fingers intertwined, their bodies pressed close.
As the movie played on, Adrien couldn't help but steal glances at Ladybug. She was so beautiful, her features softened in the dim light. He reached up, gently brushing a strand of dark hair from her face. Ladybug turned to him, her eyes full of affection.
"Adrien," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
His heart raced as he leaned in, capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. Ladybug responded eagerly, her arms wrapping around his neck as she pulled him closer. The world around them faded away, leaving only the intense love and connection they shared.
Adrien's hands roamed her back, pulling her even tighter against him. He could feel the rapid beat of her heart matching his own. Their kisses grew deeper, more urgent, as if they were trying to pour all their love and longing into this one moment.
Ladybug's hands weaved their way into Adrien's hair, tugging gently as she kissed him with a fervor that left him breathless. He responded in kind, his lips moving against hers with a mixture of tenderness and passion.
They finally broke apart, gasping for air. Adrien rested his forehead against hers, his eyes closed as he tried to steady his breathing.
“Ladybug," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "I love you so much."
"I love you too, Adrien," she replied, her voice just as soft and emotional. "More than anything."
They kissed again, slower this time, savoring the sweetness of the moment. His hand cradled her cheek, his thumb brushing gently over her skin. Ladybug's fingers traced patterns on his back, sending shivers down his spine. He leaned closer into her, his eyes fluttering closed as he enjoyed the warmth of her touch. If only he could feel the true heat of her skin on him. One day, he assured himself, one day he would.
Eventually, they pulled away, their foreheads still touching. Adrien opened his eyes, looking into Ladybug's with a mixture of love and awe.
"You're my everything," he said softly.
"And you're mine," she replied, her smile radiant.
They cuddled up on the couch, the movie long forgotten as they held each other close. At that moment, the world outside didn't matter. They were together, and that was all they needed.
As they drifted off to sleep, wrapped in each other's arms, Adrien knew that no matter what challenges they faced, as long as they had each other, they could overcome anything. Ladybug was his sanctuary, and he was hers, and together, they would face the world. No matter what. They were everything to each other.
