A Paw for a Spot || MLB FF

05) Ally.

Marinette's POV:

Despite the fact Chat disappeared again as quick as he originally left, I felt a lot of closure. I must admit, being held in his arms felt amazing. I miss him. To the point I feel myself craving for his touch. A wave of realisation hit.

"Tikki..." my best friend paused briefly to look at me.

"Yes, Marinette?"

"I think I have a tiny crush on Chat." Forcefully admitting.

This was so not the plan, I like Adrien? When the hell did I start gaining feelings for Chat? And why are they only surfacing now?

"It's completely normal for Ladybugs and Chat Noir's to develop feelings for each other over time, Marinette. Although you mustn't let it distract you from your duties to protect Paris!" Exclaimed the red bug.

"I know, Tikki. It's just going to be hard without him... What am I going to do?" Tikki listened to me rant with such kindness in her eyes, God she's a literal angel.

"Trust yourself, Marinette." giving me immediate flashbacks to the day I got my miraculous. I smiled upon this comforting memory.

'Okay, alright. I can do that." Tikki giggled at my trying to convince myself.

"Ugh, this is actually painful, Tikki. 'Open your eyes and look around, you'll see me.' That could be literally anyone." Flopping on my bed in exasperation.

"Who in France with Green eyes and Blonde hair is famous?"

"I can't help you Marinette, you have to do this on your own. Besides, maybe you should sleep on it, it might come to you tomorrow."

"You're right Tikki. But what if I called upon the help of another superhero?" Tikki stared at me with confusion, until it clicked.

"You mean Rena Rouge?"

"I mean, yeah. Alya is a great reporter and I'm sure she can help!"

"While that is true, you'd be risking the exposure of Chat Noir to more than one person. That's very dangerous, especially if she gets akumatized and knows either his or your identity. It's extremely risky. You'd have to do it without making her aware it's Chat Noir you're looking for." The red bug advised.

"Alright. So tomorrow, I'll ask Master Fu and tell him our plan? Then Rena can help me locate the stray without telling her who it is we're looking for." Feeling very confident in myself and my plan, I pulled my bed sheets over myself as Tikki positioned herself next to me on my pillow.

"Goodnight, Marinette."

"Goodnight, Tikki."

---- Next Morning ----

"C'mon Marinette, up and at em!" Slowly opening my eyes to see Tikki nagging me to wake up.

"It's too early for this!" Groaning as I buried my head into my pillow, feeling a tug at my hair I looked back around to see Tikki literally trying to pull me up.

"Okay, fine, look, I'm getting up! Happy now?" Giggling in approval as Tikki flew away. Quickly showering and getting dressed, I was ready to go visit Master Fu once again.

"Come on Tikki, we gotta go!" Watching my Kwami munch down the last of her cookie.

"I am around 13 billion years old, you know." rolling her eyes at me as she flew into my purse.

"Goodmorning, Marinette." The sweet voice of my Mother greeted me as I walked down the stairs. Kissing her on the cheek as I normally do.

"Goodmorning." Stuffing my face with a Croissant.