A Masked Getaway

Chat Noir

Sitting in Félix and Kagami's villa, Chat Noir could only really compare it to sitting in the headteacher's office—not that he'd ever been there.

He sat with Ladybug on one side and Félix the other, each of them showing nothing but guilt on their faces—though he was sure his and Ladybug's guilt might be linked to the shower they'd taken together instead of getting ready. They may have extended those three minutes to twenty-three.

"Did I tell you how beautiful you look this evening?"

Chat Noir heard Ladybug suck in a laugh as Félix attempted flattery on the one person he was sure never responded to such advances.

"Absolutely divine," he decided to add, Félix turning and giving him a scowl.

Kagami stopped, her head turning slowly to face them as though she was possessed. "Both of you need to learn when your opinions are appropriate."

In other words: keep your mouths shut.

"Ladybug, anything you want to add?" The look Kagami was throwing her way was equivalent to a knife throwing act. Her glare was sharp, harmful and completely unnecessary. What had she ever done to Kagami?

"Nope, I think the boys said it all." She smiled up at Kagami who didn't even change a millimetre of her face. There was definitely something here that Kagami wanted to get off her chest. "Though, maybe you could give me the number of your hair stylist. This new 'do' looks divine."

"I've been telling her for weeks how poofy her fringe is looking. Like a marshmallow."

Chat Noir let out a chortle, almost certain Kagami was about to dispose of his cousin over the nearest cliff.

"So," Chat Noir coughed, "how much did you actually hear?" His hand sought out Ladybug's, bracing himself for the second reveal of the night. Maybe it would help him with the whole 'not being there for her when they were together' situation—finally some closure to their short lived relationship.

"Enough to know who you are, and that you're cheating on my best friend with this hussy."

This time it was Félix's turn to snort.

Chat Noir and Ladybug sat stock still. He didn't know which was more shocking, the fact she thought Marinette and he were in a relationship or that Kagami Tsurugi had just used the word hussy.

"I'm not a hussy!"

"She's not a hussy!"

Chat Noir and Ladybug spoke at the same time, hands still joined and keeping a united front against their new foe. Together as always.

"You do realise I can't lie to Marinette. She's my best friend. You either phone her and tell her, or I will! No texting, no emailing. You call her or Bibbity Bobbity Boo to her! I don't care! But you tell her."

"Bibbity Bobbity Boo? How much did she drink?" Ladybug suddenly asked Félix, much to Kagami's chagrin.

"I'm not drunk," she stated, before turning her attention to Adrien. "I just feel sorry for Marinette. You're perfect for each other. I don't understand what changed."

That was the most heartfelt thing he'd ever heard her say. With a sigh, he dropped his transformation and stood up, feeling Ladybug's hand reluctantly let him go. "I promise you," Adrien said. "I love Marinette with all my heart. But I love Ladybug too. It's not as black and white as it seems."

"Or red and black," Félix chipped in. Turning sharply, Adrien glared at his cousin. Félix shrugged in response.

"But Marinette!" Kagami stated, moving forward towards Adrien. "Your heart is too fickle, Adrien."