Where did you go?

27~ A couple of superheroes

(Marinette's POV)

We finish fighting the akumatized villain and end up going home earlier than planned. I know this was the norm a couple of months ago when Hawkmoth was still very active, but I forgot how much it tired me out. I could not even imagine Cat Noir not being here and leaving me to do this all by myself.  My miraculous would've been taken already. Plus, I just spent hours playing video games with my parents when I got home, they put up a big fight when it comes to Ultimate Mecha Strike 3. 

When I'm about to go to sleep, I find myself thinking about what Cat Noir said. He said that he was "planning something". Does that mean he's going to ask me out soon? How is it going to be when we're a couple? I hope Hawkmoth doesn't find out. It seems impossible, but I feel like if he finds out, one way or another he's going to use it as an advantage to try and beat us. I can't let that happen. If we date, it has to be secret. Speaking of, before I left today after the fight, he invited me to the very top of the Eiffel tower to hang out. I wonder if he's going to ask me then. Whatever, that's tomorrow me's problem. I shake everything out of my head and exhale. I need sleep. 

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The next morning is a weekend and the day is gloomy.

I love gloomy days, the vibe is so beautiful.

Even though it's the perfect weather to be sad, grey skies and rainy days always make me so happy, for some reason. Either way, today is going to be fun, I have a mini date with Cat Noir. At least, I think it is. I get up and do my usual things to get ready for the day. I'm finishing up with my makeup when my phone starts loudly ringing on my desk. It's Alya.

I pick up the phone. 

"Hey, girl! What's up?"

"Hey! Nothing much, just getting ready for the day. You?", I ask.

"Same. Nino and I are going to the movies today."

"Nice! What movie are you guys gonna watch?"

"The new one that features Jagged Stone! Anyways, I just wanted to call and make sure you're okay."

"Yeah, I'm fine, thanks. But what's that all about? Are you okay?"

"Yeah, thanks. I just have a weird feeling about today. Do you get what I mean?"

"Kinda. Well, maybe it's just your anxiety or something. Maybe going out with Nino will help you feel better?"

"Yeah, most likely. I don't know, it's weird."

"Definitely. I hope you feel better. Everything's okay girl."

"I hope so. Okay, girl, I'm about to leave my house. See ya on Monday! Love ya."

"Love you more! Peace!"

We hang up the phone. 

I wonder what that's all about. I hope it's just a feeling of her anxiety. I don't want Alya to be feeling nervous all day. I hope going out with Nino today makes her feel better. 

I head down to my kitchen to get a snack before I leave to go with Cat Noir for the day. Last night I told my parents I would just be with Alya, they don't question it anyway. I had the best time with them last night. We all bonded so much. 

When I reach my kitchen, they're not there. I look around but all I find is a small note on the counter. 

'Morning sweetie! Lunch is in the fridge when you get hungry! We went to go check out a furniture store in London that your grandma told us about. We'll be back by tonight! Love u xx'

Furniture store? My parents are so random sometimes.

I grab a snack and take advantage of the fact that the bakery is closed to get some pastries to take to Cat Noir. I'm sure he'll love them. I grab some of the baked goods in a small picnic basket and transform to head out through my balcony, as usual. 

The city looks absolutely beautiful today. I feel free to go out today since my parents won't be home until way later. The StarTrain trip to London takes a couple of hours there and back, plus the time that they'll take to shop. 

After a couple of minutes of jumping through the roofs of Paris, I arrive at the Eiffel Tower and make my way up to the very top with the help of my yo-yo. Once I arrive, I jump down onto beautiful scenery. There's a pink blanket on the floor with a little vase of roses and candles surrounding it. Cat Noir is sitting on the blanket with a big cheeky smile. 

"Kitty! This looks great. You have a talent for decorating, you know", I say with a smile on my face while sitting down next to him. 

"Thank you, M'lady", he says. "Whatcha got there?"

"Oh! I brought pastries from a nice bakery that I went to", I say while putting the basket down and opening it. "Feel free to grab some, I've heard that they're delicious."

Hey, don't judge me. I'm doing a bit of self-promo here. 

He grabs a chocolate croissant and finishes it in a couple of big bites. I grab one and eat it, too. 

"That was delicious!", he says. "Anyways, the real reason I brought you here was because of what I told you yesterday."

I pop the last bite of croissant in my mouth and look at him.

"I wanted to do it right", he says while grabbing my two hands and looking me in the eyes. 

I can feel myself getting tomato red. This is so embarrassing. 

"Ladybug, would you make me the happiest cat on Earth, and be my girlfriend?"

My lips spread into a wide smile and I nod.

"Of course!", I say.

He pulls me into a hug while we're sitting down and we cuddle for a while until he pulls away and looks at my face.

"Can I kiss you now?"

"Wow, you win an award for being the most romantic guy ever, Cat Noir", I say sarcastically.

"There's the sarcastic bugaboo that I love so very much", he says laughing.

He starts to lean in, and I do too. We're centimeters away when he stops and looks at me with a serious look on his face.

"Sorry, just wanted to make sure that we wouldn't get interrupted again", he says with a smirk on his face. 

I roll my eyes and grab his face to close the gap in between us. I feel a little sparkle in my stomach when we share our first kiss. Am I in love with this guy?

We pull away and he looks absolutely starstruck. I laugh at his reaction and he laughs with me. We spend time holding each other in an embrace before hearing a loud crash in the stadium from afar. 

"What was that?", I ask.

"I don't know, let's go check it out", he says.

I nod and we head off, leaving our little date behind.

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