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

A Flower for M'lady part 4 by Summer Cheng@SummerCheng37

   Chat Noir's POV:

    I felt relieved and sad all at once. My lady returned my feelings. She even surprised me with a kiss. But alas, I could not be with her at least not yet, since Hawkmoth was still a danger to us all.

      To make things more of a struggle, I found myself attracted to another girl. One whom I saw more of in college than I had in the past. She was kind, stubborn, and lovely. She reminded me of Ladybug which was crazy because there was no way that could be true.  I sighed as I thought of both women who had won my heart. The one by night who was my partner against the supervillain and the other by day the civilian girl, Marinette whom I found myself drawn to almost as if I were a moth to a flame.

      I knew giving m'lady the bracelet was risky, but I had to. It was to show her that my feelings for her were true. Then, the next day, I felt as if my heart were torn in two. I saw Marinette and something stirred in me that hadn't in years. What could it all mean?

       

      In my civilian form, Adrien Agreste, I am often overlooked as the model son of the "great Gabriel Agreste fashion designer."   Yet, I long to be someone people can see for me.  Marinette's attitude toward me never ceased to amaze me. She did not seem to like the attention I gave her, but she did not have many friends either. I could tell because the others had abandoned her years ago. I was still not too happy about this. I swore to remain faithful to her. I could tell she still had her doubts.

      I don't know what had come over me, leaving her that rose and the ridiculously cheesy note. Plagg had teased me nonstop since I got home. He knew that I had a thing for her. I sighed. Why couldn't I have one crush instead of two? Yet, I felt somehow that despite it all the girls would understand.  It was not like I meant for this to happen.  I was starting to love Marinette the more I saw her.  Her brushing me off only deepened the love I have for her. I liked Ladybug. Maybe a small part of me still loves her, but not as much as I had before.

        I sighed. All this was too much for even me. Why had the Chat side of me agreed to be with Ladybug after all this was over?   I longed for Marinette. Each night I dreamed of the college girl while I wondered at the same time how m'lady was faring.

          

         "Plagg, I am losing it?  I thought Ladybug was the one I wanted. Lately, I wish for Marinette.  I do still love Ladybug but I feel a deeper love for Marinette. I am not sure how to handle this.  I know my father could never understand."

   "  He keeps trying to push Lila at me. I will never betray my girls for the likes of that rotten rat. She is nothing more than a liar, a thief, and a slut. I never want to date someone to please my father again. Look how things went when I dated Kagami for two years to please him. The girl thought I loved her, and when I tried to explain she was devastated. She called it off before I could. I felt bad because she was a friend," These were the words I spoke to my kwami.

         I heard Plagg laugh. "I told you, boy, Ladybug is never far from you. Marinette is not either. The girls are one. As in Ladybug is your Marinette and Marinette is your lady."  Plagg said.

        "What?   Plagg, how could that be possible? I mean Ladybug has been acting strange lately. Last night she kissed me after we fought a villain. She never did that before except to snap me out of it when I was akumantized.  Then, Marinette well she does not seem to notice me. I thought she knew I would never leave her like the others. She seems a bit standoffish." I replied.

            "Adrien, it sounds like you love Marinette. You might love Ladybug a little, but your flame is more towards Marinette now. That is okay, I am sure  Ladybug will understand," Plagg stated.