I'm Never Letting Go (Adrienette)

Chapter 7

The Kitten

Adrien POV:

Marinette could have had a lightbulb appear above her head. It was obvious that she had a good idea. She grabbed my hand and dragged me inside the bakery. I laughed and ran after her."Since I don't think that we're going for ice cream anymore, how about we make some chocolate chip cookies?" I shrug. 

She looks so happy! But my father will punish me if I'm not home soon! It couldn't hurt to bake some cookies, right? He likes Marinette anyways!

Before I can second guess my decision I say "Let's do this!" She nods and smiles. She mimics to follow her, she heads to a small door towards the back of the shop labelled 'Back Kitchen'. She pushes the door open to see her parents working on an intricate cake taking up an entire countertop.

"Oh! Hello sweeties! Could you use the front kitchen today? We need this one for the wedding cake we're designing" Sabine (Marinette's Mum) said cheerily. Marinette smiled, nodding as we backed out of the door.

"So, I guess we're using the kitchen in the front, is that okay with you?" I smiled and gestured for her to lead the way.

Once we got to the front of the shop, we saw a customer. A tall woman with pasty white skin and round, black sunglasses. Besides her was a small black kitten. It looked up at me with big green eyes, licking its paw delicately. 

"I'm sorry Adrien, we'll start baking in a minute, I just need to help this customer," Marinette said apolitically. I grinned,

"Go ahead Marinette, I don't mind waiting." She smiled at me sweetly and went to help the customer. 

The little kitten pawed at my feet and I looked down at it and grinned, leaning down to pick it up gently. I stroked its silky ears while watching Marinette handle the customer. She looked adorable, freckles lightly dusted her cheeks and her hair shone a navy blue in the sunlight streaming through the window.

Do I like her? I had been asked the question many times. However, before now, I had always had an answer. She's just a friend. Now... I don't know. I think I like her. At least a bit. This is all so confusing! Well, she's kind, beautiful, caring. But my heart belongs to Ladybug.

"Hey, Kitty!" I looked up, startled. Ladybug? How did she know my secret identity? It was Marinette, beaming down at the kitten in my arms, I blushed. That was scary. Now that Marinette isn't stuttering and blushing with me, she really reminds me of Ladybug. No wonder I like her! Those two are so similar!

Oh Adrien, you naive boy! 😂

Marinette scooped the Kitten into her arms, tapping it on the nose and whispering "Who's a cute Kitty?"

I smiled and looked at the girl with a black cat. I swear I was in heaven! 😇