Miraculous short- stories book 3 by Summer Cheng @SummerCheng37.

A Flower for M'lady part 2 by Summer Cheng@SummerCheng37

 Author's note:  I am not sure how many parts this will have at least 4, maybe even 5 to complete it. I will do my best to make it a good one.

       Chat's POV:

      I  lept away feeling sad that I had to leave so abruptly. I wanted to stay by her side all night.

      I could not though. Not when Hawkmoth was not defeated yet. Besides, Ladybug had made it clear where she stood with me. I would try to respect her wishes and be her friend. It would be hard, but what other choice did I have?

          I didn't know her identity and did not intend to seek her out. I promised not to reveal myself to her unless she chose to reveal herself first. I felt it was best, this way. I did not want to be pushy out of fear I might lose her altogether. 

          That was one of my greatest fears next to losing myself or having someone take away my miraculous. If that happened I would lose my freedom. I could not stand that since my father was a control freak and I did not trust him. I overheard him talking to Nathalie about some phone messages. What did he mean did she delete the messages Emilie left her? What was my father trying to hide from me and why?

          I had suspected for a while now that Ladybug was right and my father was Hawkmoth. This made me feel afraid to leave my bedroom door unlocked. I could not risk his coming into my room in the middle of the night and figuring out the ring was special. He had acted strangely about it the first time he saw me wearing it six years ago.

          It had been six years of fighting by her side, no wonder I was in deep. I loved her. I would do anything to keep her safe, see her smile, and know she was there for me. I sighed. I recalled how surprised she was to see the rose. I wondered why she did frown when she saw it. Didn't she know I could not tell her or show how I truly felt because I was sure she would only reject me again if I did?  Did not she know how I lay awake at night thinking of her?

          I know it was crazy being in love with a masked girl. I could not help it. She was so good to me. She had been the first girl to hug me, to cry over pictures of my mother with me, and to kiss my cheek. 

          I also felt drawn to another girl Marinette. I did not know why it happened. I thought for the longest time she was only meant to be a friend. Lately, I began to see her in a different light. She was someone I looked forward to seeing maybe even more than Ladybug. I could not tell her because she seemed interested in Luka. I know they broke up years ago, but I heard they kept in touch.   

         I am in college with Marinette and she and I sit together. I was surprised to discover we were in the same poetry class together. I don't dare to ask her out because I am sure she would say, no. Besides, my father keeps trying to get me to date this snob, you know the one, Lila who I must say is all bad news. What my father sees in her is beyond my reason to gag at the suggestion. There is no way, I will ever date Lila, not in a million years. She is ugly, rude, a liar, and a downright pest. I can tell she is only after my riches. She can't see past that or my looks.

       There is only one girl, I want to date. I am unsure which one since I have a thing for  Marinette and Ladybug. It would be easier if I knew one of them loved me. I sighed. I am hopeless. I mean it. How will I ever stand a chance with either of them?

          I have seen the way, the college boys droll over Marinette as if she were a piece of steak and the way the villains stare at Ladybug when they think I am not looking. I am not sure what to do. The idea of having to choose one girl over the other troubles me. I don't want to lose either of them. Each of them is important to me.

            I bought a necklace to give to Marinette but was too afraid to give it to her. It stays inside the box hidden deep within my sock drawer for now. Plagg is the only one who knows about it. I can trust him not to tell anyone. I bought Ladybug a bracelet, but I am unsure if it is right to give it to her. How can I be sure?

               I  suppose it is silly for me to try to pursue a relationship with either girl. Yet, I want to have one with both. I am not sure which one I wish to be with the most.

             Little did I know that Ladybug was talking to her kwami about me as Chat Noir or that she had told her something no one knew. I did not suspect the Ladybug kwami shipped m'lady and me.

            "Plagg, what if I can't decide between m'lady and Marinette by the time Hawkmoth is no more?" I asked. I meant it as a rhetorical question. I was shocked by the response Plagg gave me.

         "Adrien, pull it together, man. I am sure whichever girl you choose will be honored to be with you. Besides they are the same woman," Plagg replied.  I stood there with my mouth opened wide. What had Plagg just said?  Could it be true that Marinette was my Ladybug and Ladybug my Marinette?  I felt that was impossible. How could it be so?

          I  went to bed dreaming of Marinette and Ladybug being the same. If only it were that simple, I thought.

   Find out more in A Flower for M'Lady part 3 by Summer Cheng 

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     Until then,

bye-bye,

little owlets!

Summer out!