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░8░ HUIT【Time-With-Tiki】

❀MARINETTE/LADYBUG░

ꕤ Saturday ꕤ

𝓘 was thinking again since my last hangout with Alya, about Luka and especially Cat Noir. She seemed really concerned with me . . . but what could I say? It's not like . . . I could totally tell her that 'I'm Ladybug' or that 'Hey, I decided to forget dating as Marinette—and go for the guy that was hardcore crushing on me—that I happen to . . . work with everyday!'

She'd freak out because I'm pretty sure she's trying to plan something with Adrien, or even that the #1 Ladyblogger is actually Ladybug's best friend, like can you even imagine that!but . . . I can't just, go after Adrien, because . . . I'm with Cat Noir, and I couldn't be with Luka and I don't think Adrien will ever see me that way! No matter how much effort I try to put in for him, or . . . our future.

I bring my knees in on my chair. Another thing I can't seem to figure out, is how to hide the other Kawamis better. They know when to hide, but . . . now that I'm guardian I have to uphold my responsibilities as Ladybug even more! That's another reason why I failed with Luka, because . . . I couldn't tell him.

But, If I were to even think about telling Cat Noir who I was, it would change everything. Tiki highly thinks it's unacceptable because Hawkmoth would use it against us, and to be perfectly honest—I can't even imagine who Cat Noir could possibly be, because he's probably someone that's not even remotely my type.

He's probably someone that's the total opposite of Adrien. Like Cat Noir thinks he's 'so funny' or like sometimes, he just doesn't know how to think with his head! Although, I have to admit I've been really crushing on Cat Noir but compared to Adrien, he's calm, talented, handsome, and he's definitely more mature than Cat Noir.

Sometimes it's so hard to decide! Which guy should I be with? If only it was possible to be with them all . . .

I look over and see Sass playing with Mullo, I wonder how they keep being good friends, they're total opposites but they make it seem like they're alike. But more than that, I don't know how long I can keep this up.

Maybe I should distract myself a little. I look over at Tiki resting on my sofa. Kawamis aren't required to sleep but it's still leisurely to let the time go by. I call out to her, "Tiki—I need to ask you something!" Tiki opens her eyes in surprise and floats over. "What is it Marinette?" I haven't really talked to her about my change in status with Cat Noir, but I have a feeling she can sense it.

I let out a sigh, "Tiki, I think I'm going to date Cat Noir . . ." Tiki opens her mouth, "Marinette, are you sure that's what you want?" I flick my wrist, "Of course it's what I want! Look, I didn't tell you because I was so tired but . . . him and I kissed, and I—kinda really liked it." Tiki pauses for a moment, "You kissed Cat Noir and didn't say anything?" I give Tiki a nervous smile.

"Yes . . . and I think he thinks we're dating." Tiki floats up close in my face, "Marinette! Didn't you just break up with Luka? What about Adrien? Are you giving up on him!" Tiki yells at me. I push her back and wave my hands, "Tiki, I know it's hard for you to understand, but I really need someone right now, I know . . . it's a bit complicated with Luka! but I genuinely think . . . it's a good idea to take a step back from Adrien, and accept Cat Noir." Tiki stares at me in silence.

I try to reinsure her, "I know the rules: never reveal each other's identities. But, I'm not going to go past that . . . I think I just want to see what happens you know?" Tiki floats off for a hot minute facing the other direction, "Marinette, I don't know if it's the right time." I look at her from the distance, "What do you mean?" Tiki comes back to me. "What if you end up hurting someone?" she says. I respond, "I'm not going to hurt someone, besides—I've already hurt myself, I want to heal you know?" Tiki kinda frowns, "Okay—if you think that it's better to date him, then I guess I have to take my owner's word . . ."

I smile back at her, "Thanks Tiki, I knew you'd understand." She forces a smile as a response. I tap my fingers on my knees. "So, should I call him and set something up from my communicator in my miraculous?" Tiki thinks for a second, "You mean . . . as a date?" I get up from chair, "Yeah, as a date, I should meet up with him not for an akuma, but . . . maybe just to see him?" She looks over a bit confused. "Please Tiki! I promise to make sure you're fed! And it's not like . . . I'll be using my miraculous for any other personal use." She lets out a sigh, "Fine, go ahead and try to meet up with him, but tell me about your date later? okay?"

I go up to her and bring her up to my cheeks to give her a hug, "Thanks Tiki! I knew I could count on you!" She hums in response, then I let go and say, "Tiki—SPOTS ON!

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~Word Count: 955 words~