So, Adrien shows up in a Chat Noir hoodie... ((Lukadrien))

So, Adrien shows up in a Chat Noir hoodie

Recently the Ladyblog had begun selling hero themed clothing. Adrien had bought at least one item inspired by each of the heroes. The proceeds went to charity and the designs Marinette had come up with were all really nice. So he found himself with a nice little collection of superhero merchandise in his closet.

Adrien had plans to hang out at the Couffaine's place one evening. As he went through the clothes he paused at the Chat Noir inspired hoodie. It was his favorite design. Marinette really captured his energy as a hero well. Since his suit was what he wanted the hoodie felt like an extension of that. However, he never wore the specific hoodie out. It was reserved for hanging out in his room where no one could see him in it. Aside from the one time he wore it on patrol, just for kicks.

"You know, you should wear it out." Plagg said.

Adrien sighed. "I love the design! It's awesome. But don't you think people might get a bit suspicious?"

"Adrien, people are blind." Plagg pondered for a moment. "You've been seen wearing things inspired by every hero BUT yourself. It might be more suspicious of you to not wear Chat Noir things."

"You might be onto something." His hand grabbed the hanger again. "Just don't let me get too comfortable wearing it out."

Later, Adrien walked onto the familiar houseboat. The hoodie was comfortable and warm in the crisp autumn air. Some of his other friends were wearing hero inspired designs as well. He was happy to be out of the mansion and hanging out with his friends.

Nino was wearing a Rena Rouge inspired design proudly. Someone asked why he admired the hero and he was absolutely showering her with praise. Adrien immediately looked to Alya, he knew she was Rena Rouge and that her boyfriend was well aware of that. Others, including Adrien, joined in on admiring Rena as a hero. He was glad she was hearing all of the nice things people were saying about her. In his peripheral vision he caught a glimpse of her wiping a tear from her eye when she thought no one was looking. He knew how much it meant to her.

"Nice hoodie, Adrien." Luka said with a knowing smile.

Adrien felt himself get nervous at Luka's expression. "Thanks! Marinette did an amazing job with the designs."

"She did. All of them really seem to capture the hero's personalities." Luka agreed.

Marinette had heard them. "Thanks guys, I'm really glad you like them!"

"So..." Luka's smile looked downright dangerous now. "What is it about Chat Noir that you admire? You must be a fan of his, right?"

"Oh, me? A fan?" Adrien faltered. "You could say that. I mean he's been protecting Paris for a while now, with Ladybug of course."

"Yeah, I know that but what do YOU admire about him specifically." Luka lifted an eyebrow.

"Well...I..." Adrien could feel a blush beginning on his face.

"I for one admire his bravery." Marinette offered. "I don't think Ladybug could ask for a better partner."

Luka's attention had been on Adrien but Marinette's words warmed his heart. Being aware of just who Marinette was made the meaning hit twice as hard. He wished Adrien knew so he could recognize the the weight behind her words.

"He is brave and selfless." Luka added.

"A little too selfless at times..." Marinette murmured.

Luka looked directly into Adrien's eyes. "Yeah, Chat Noir could be a bit more careful out there."

Adrien had to keep himself from huffing aloud. He'd always jump into danger if it would keep someone else safe. He would do what he felt was necessary.

"He is one of the strongest and most incredible heroes that Paris has." Luka complimented him more.

"Oh definitely!" Alya agreed. "Chat Noir has saved me a lot of times and he also knows how to encourage you when you're feeling down. Have you seen the clips on the Ladyblog of him comforting akuma victims? He really has a way with people."

Adrien blushed as other people joined in with compliments. The dim lighting that evening at least made that easier to hide.

"But surely there must be things you admire about the hero, right Adrien?" Luka narrowed his eyes at him. "I mean, you are wearing his merch so you must think a lot of him."

Then it clicked. Adrien knew exactly what Luka was doing. The realization was two-fold. First, Luka wanted Adrien to be encouraged as a hero. But that wasn't all. Luka also wanted to see Adrien get flustered. Adrien was more than aware that Luka knew his identity. The blue-haired boy thought he had the situation under control.

Perhaps he forgot exactly who he was dealing with.

"I wear things inspired by all of the heroes, Luka. My favorite design is the Viperion one, actually." Adrien looked directly in Luka's eyes.

"Oh?" Luka's eyes widened. Suddenly Adrien's demeanor shifted like a cat about to pounce.

"Yeah, he's brilliant. He looks great in that suit too."

There were other people around him talking about the different heroes, some may have even been talking about him, but Adrien's focus was on Luka. The guy who was playing a dangerous game. He was Chat Noir after all. If anyone could turn around this attempt to fluster him, he could.

"You know who else looks good in their suit? Chat Noir. Not to mention the fighting skills, he must really work hard at it." Adrien praised himself. He could feel a slight blush on his cheeks the whole time. But there were things he'd allowed himself to be proud of. Encouraging words from Plagg, Luka, and Ladybug were some of the reasons he felt he could. He still had his self doubts, but for the moment he decided to let loose and give himself a pep talk while also getting the reward of seeing Luka's plan fall apart. "And the guy is funny to boot. I mean how could you not admire someone like Chat Noir?"

People around him agreed. Luka looked at him dumbfounded for a moment.

The cheeky grin and wink combo that Adrien shot Luka's way was the final straw.

"You know what Adrien, I think I need your help with something." Luka reached for Adrien's wrist and pulled him away from the others, down the stairs, and out of sight.

Adrien laughed as he was drug behind him. "Oh, what can I help you with my very good friend Luka?"

"Oh my gosh, shut up." Luka groaned and let go of his wrist. "You are killing me!"

"You're the one who tried to get me all flustered!"

"Me!?" Luka pointed to himself. "I only did that because YOU are the one that showed up in Chat Noir clothing! And I have to act like there's nothing to that? Like everything is the way it's always been?! Come on!"

Adrien posed and flicked the tiny bell shaped zipper. "Oh so you like the look?"

"I do." Luka stepped closer. "But you know what looks even better on you?"

"What's that?"

"The confidence." Luka smiled softly. "You should be proud of yourself."

"You like that huh?" Adrien closed the distance some more and glanced at Luka's lips. He leaned towards him before suddenly stepping back and tapping his chin.

Luka huffed at his antics. "What?"

"Well, my very good friend Luka..."

Luka facepalmed at that. "I'm begging you to stop."

"Last I checked, Viperion has a boyfriend." Adrien gestured with his hands explaining the situation as if Luka didn't already know how complicated things were. "We can't have Luka who Ladybug knows is Viperion being seen with someone else. Ladybug might start to suspect something about your boyfriend's identity. Which, may I remind you, she doesn't want to know."

"No one can see us down here." Luka closed the distance a little again. "You are just being a tease."

"Am I? Or are you trying to seduce me? What would your boyfriend say?" Adrien said in a sing song voice. He leaned towards Luka again playfully.

Luka reached forward and pulled Adrien's hood complete with sewn on cat ears over his head.

"Oh would you look at that? My boyfriend is here after all."

"Guess he is." Adrien smiled and looked to Luka's lips again.

Adrien then found himself being pulled forward by fabric of the hoodie. Luka's lips crashed into his.

The kiss was deepened by Adrien's hand finding its way into Luka's hair and pushing them closer.

For the first time they were kissing without the masks. Although the hood hid their faces, it was still one they would both cherish forever.

When the kiss ended they touched their foreheads together.

"I love you, Luka"

"I love you too."

Luka pulled back and took both of Adrien's hands in his.

"What is it?"

Luka sighed and glanced at the floor of the ship before looking back to the blonde. "Times like these, make me want to tell you who Ladybug is. It feels like if I did, you two would be closer to her knowing who you are. Then, we wouldn't have to hide our relationship anymore..."

"Listen, it's just as tempting for me to want you to tell me. But ultimately, I'd rather her tell me on her own terms. It's what she wants and I know you want to respect her wishes or you would have already told me by now."

"You're right. But I also want to be with you and not just with the masks in the way. It kills me to be around you and have to act like nothing has changed between us."

"It's torture. Sometimes I wish I didn't feel as deeply as I do. It would make things easier." Adrien said somberly.

The grip on Adrien's hands tightened. "Never, ever, apologize for that. It's one of the things I admire about you."

Plagg poked out from Adrien's hoodie pocket. "Sheesh, you are both hopeless romantics!"

"Guilty." Luka shrugged.

Adrien laughed. "Here's an idea. You could just tell me who Ladybug is, I reveal myself to her. She gets mad that we forced a reveal and kills us both. We could be together forever as ghosts! Who cares if we're wearing masks or not then?"

Luka chuckled at that. "It's a solid backup plan."

"For now, we should probably be getting back to the others." Adrien started up the stairs then turned around and kissed Luka again quickly. "One more for my very good friend."

"Ha. Ha. You're hilarious." Luka rolled his eyes.

"You love me." Adrien winked at him.

"Oh, I do." Luka followed behind him. "I really do."

While Luka and Adrien might have to finish the evening pretending there was nothing more between them. Viperion and Chat Noir would see each other in the morning. With a patrol that would no doubt start with a breakfast date on a rooftop. They both found themselves really appreciating Ladybug's patrol schedules lately.

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Note: I really like imagining them not having secrets between each other, dating, but also realizing that they can only be open about their relationship on one side of their "lovesquare." If they don't they risk Ladybug finding out Chat Noir's identity and she doesn't want to know because she sees it as too risky. Secret relationship it is.

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