My Stalker

Jealousy

Chat watched as Lila walked into the classroom. She was early. The teacher wasn't even there. She must have wanted to ambush Marinette.

He leaped down and leaned against the doorway. "Hey, Lila, right?" he was trying for nonchalance, but somehow, between her expression and his barely concealed rage, he didn't think it was very convincing.

"Wh-who are you?" She shrunk in on herself and uttered what was an obviously exaggerated whimper.

He felt a twinge of anger. This girl was used to getting what she wanted by stepping on everyone around her and taking credit for what other people did and it disgusted him. "Quit the act. I know what you did to Marinette," he growled as he stalked closer to her.

She straightened and smirked. "You're her boyfriend aren't you, Handsome?" She leaned toward him and placed her hand on his chest.

He actually hissed at her.

"It's a wonder Marinette thinks she's dating anyone at all." She said this louder than everything else which made him suspicious. And what did she mean by that? He was dating Marinette.

"What are you-" She cut him off by smashing her lips into his and digging her hands into his hair, holding him in place. There was a strangled gasp from behind him and he yanked away. He whipped around just in time to see Marinette sprint away.

He turned back and growled, "I'll deal with you later," before racing after Marinette.

After searching everywhere he could think to look with no sign of her, he decided to visit her after school the next day and explain everything.

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Chat was perched on Marinette's windowsill, waiting for her to get upstairs. He had been extra careful not to let her see him when she was walking home. He hoped she wasn't hurting too much, but after hearing the way she talked about what happened with Luka, he suspected she was.

He saw her open the trapdoor and trudge into her room, plopping her backpack on the chaise and collapsing into her desk chair. She buried her face in her hands and he felt a twinge of guilt for causing his Purrincess pain. He mustered his courage and tapped lightly on the window.

Her head jerked up so he knew he had heard him, but she didn't make a move to let him in. He had to get in. He couldn't explain that it was a misunderstanding if she couldn't hear him.

Her parents probably wouldn't let him in until Marinette had forgiven him and he couldn't just text her or send her a video. She'd probably blocked him and even if she hadn't, he doubted she would actually pay attention to what he had to say. That left him with two options. Break the window and climb in. Or go through the skylight. He opted for the skylight as it had no lock and damaging her house would only make her less likely to listen.

He leaped onto her balcony and opened the skylight, sliding in carefully so as not to get dirt on her bed. She was standing by her desk with her back to him. When he heard her sniffle, a part of him broke inside.

"Hey, Purrincess," he said softly.

She just sniffed again.

"I know what you saw, but you have to understand that it was just another one of Lila's tricks."

She whipped around and stuck her finger in his face. Her eyes were red, her face blotchy, and tears were streaming down her face. "It all makes sense now! The way you got tense when I was talking about Lila because I was criticizing your real girlfriend!

"Why though? Why go through all the trouble to pretend to be in love with me? That's what I never understood about Luka! Was it just because you're a coward or were you trying to get something from me?" She rushed on, not waiting for an answer. "But you know what this whole experience has taught me? You can't trust boys!"

He could tell she was barely holding back a sob.

"You're just like Luka and I want nothing to do with you!" Her face crumpled and she turned away.

He knew she was hurting and what she said wasn't true, but it still rubbed him the wrong way. He set a hand on her shoulder and walked in front of her, bending so his face was at her level. She tried to turn away, but he just set his other hand on her shoulder. "No, you need to hear this. I know what you saw, but it wasn't what you think. I was confronting Lila about what she did to you. And she must have seen you coming because she kissed me right as you walked in."

"You expect me to just believe you? What's your proof? Give me one reason!" she demanded.

"I can't."

"What?"

"I can't," he replied. "I don't have any proof or reasons you should believe me. I understand if you still want me to go. I just had to tell you before you decided. And I want you to know that no matter what you choose, I'll always love you."

He saw an array of emotions flicker across her face including anger and what he could only describe as desire. "Fine, you get one last chance. But if I see even a hint of polygamy, we're done."

"Agreed. Now, am I forgiven?"

"Yes," she mumbled as she sat on the chaise.

He sat next to her. "Can I kiss you or are we still not there yet?"

"Not there yet, but will you snuggle with me?"

"Of course, M'lady."

They settled down and he started purring which seemed to soothe her because soon she was asleep. He followed after a few minutes and his last thought was how glad he was that this had all been straightened out.

I'm posting this early because I can't wait any longer. I've had this finished for a few days and I'm so excited! Thank you to my wonderful beta Moonlight of the moon!