A Burning Desire

15- The Other Guy

Marinette's POV

I heard the front door shut, and as soon as it did, I let out a loud sigh of relief and fell back onto my bed. Words couldn't even describe how relieved I was for that to all be over with.

Even though everything was done with, I couldn't help but feel like Ayla was—I don't know—disappointed in me? Sure, sleeping with Adrien was a bit impulsive, but hey, it was my choice.

"Marinette?" A soft voice spoke from behind me. I turned to see Tiki pointing her finger towards the window.

"What's Chat Noir doing out there?"

My head snapped up at that. "What did you say?"

"Look outside."

I peeked my head outside to see Chat—He was on a rooftop which was a few buildings behind. There wasn't any signs of an Akuma, or any sign of distress. What was he doing?

I checked the News app on my phone to see if anything had happened that I wasn't aware of—But when I saw the time, I knew what was up.

It was already 4:30—it was time for our city patrol.

And I had completely forgotten.

"Tiki, Transform Me!"
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"Hey, Kitty." I smiled as I hurried towards him.

He looked up at me, and gasped sarcastically.

"Do my eyes deceive me? Is it really you?"

I giggled. "Oh shut up. I completely forgot we were patrolling today."

I sat next to him and he smiled. I hadn't seen him since that very akward encounter I had with him in my bedroom. As Marinette, of course.

"Again?"

"It's the third time this week you were either late or completely ditched me. Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, no, everything's alright." I said as I sat down next to him. "I guess i've just been letting my guard down, you know?"

He nodded "Yeah, its been too peacefully lately. Way too good to be true."

"Maybe he's on vacation" I joked.

"I hope he stays on it forever."

I sighed as I overlooked the city of Paris—The sun was already lowering itself in the sky and the traffic began clearing up. It was so peaceful. it hadn't been this peaceful in a while, and I enjoyed it.

"Ladybug"

I turned my head to see Chat looking at me. He looked—Nervous?

"Yeah?"

He took a deep breath before he spoke. "There's something that's been on my mind lately, and there's no one I trust more than you to tell."

"I'm in love."

In love?

"Chat" I scoffed in disbelief. I couldn't believe he still had feelings for me.

"We've had the conversation so many times, Kitty, i don't—"

"No, no. Not with you." He quickly cut me off.

"Oh."

God, I just embarrassed myself so bad.

"There's this girl that I've been seeing, and I think Im full on falling for her." He started, his lips curved into a smile.

"Oh, wow." I said, forcing a smile. "That's..nice."