Accidental Love A Marichat Story

Chapter 28- The big day

***Story is coming to an end soon. I hope you like the new chapter.***

The group of friends stared at each other in silence. No one dared to speak at the moment. Truthfully speaking, no one knew what to say. War was upon Paris, and now they had to make a choice. Either they'd risk their lives and help or stand on the sidelines and hope for a miracle.

Alya bit her lip as she stared at her best friend. No one was speaking. She was uncertain if fear was keeping them paralyzed or the news of Ladybug and Chat Noir's identity, but it was as if time froze.

"Know that this is war, and many of us might be hurt or even worse. That is why I am giving you the option. Rest assured that we will not judge you, and our friendship will not end if you decide to leave. All I ask is that you keep our identity a secret," Marinette continued, breaking the silence.

From his seat, Luka stood up and walked towards the bluenette. "I am with you. I will always be. What happened to you was my fault, and I owe you my life."

"It's not your fault," Marinette whispered.

"It is, but even if it wasn't, my heart and life will always be yours. I stand by you!"

"You could-" Marinette hesitated.

"I know," Luka interrupted. "And I am willing to if it means you and Paris will be safe."

Marinette smiled weakly. Luka had always been the best guy friend she ever had. That is why she trusted him to stand by her.

Adrien's fist almost turned white at the interaction. While he knew Marinette's heart was his, he couldn't help but feel his insides burn when Luka came close to her. It was his job to protect his Lady, not his! Adrien's body reacted on its own, quickly moving forward and placing his arm around Marinette's waist, pulling her closer to his chest. While Luka's loyalty to Marinette was appreciated, it was time he understood that Marinette had a boyfriend!

Noticing his best friend's reaction, Nino stood forward, interrupting what Luka was about to say. "You know Alya, and I will always stand by you." Marinette nodded gratefully. Nino knew Adrien was overreacting, but Luka's basically declared his love for Marinette again in front of everyone. It was time he understood not to come in between their relationship again.

"You were my first friend. I will always be grateful for everything you have done for me. I will stand by you till the end," Kagami responded, grabbing the dragon miraculous from the box.

Slowly one by one, everyone agreed. Each person taking their respective miraculous upon agreeing.

Marinette let out a sigh of relief. She knew they needed all the help they could get. Hawkmoth would probably call as many akumas as he could, and Ladybug and Chat Noir alone would not be able to stand alone.

Natalie warned them that Gabriel had declared war, and now they would end it!

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Adrien walked into the room and sighed as he watched Marinette whisper something to Tikki and point at the book of the guardian.

The blonde was uncertain what was going on, but he was almost sure that Marinette was attempting to create space between them.

But why?

She claimed to love him every night, yet she hid things from him.

Adrien tried to listen. The past few days had been the same, making it obvious that his girlfriend was hiding something. He was becoming irritated.

"We need to talk!" Adrien called out, closing the door to their bedroom. Startled, Marinette jumped up and closed the book.

"A-Adrien, you scared me."