Love Square -Adrienette/LadyNoir/MariChat/Ladrien MIRACULOUS LADYBUG FANFIC

CH43 In your arms

[Adrien's POV]

It's starting to get really cold now; I have to wear a big jacket to school. I walk into class to find Nino and Alya cuddling in my usual seat. Marinette is sitting behind them with her head in her hand, and large purple bags under her eyes. Looks like I'm not the only one who didn't get any sleep last night.

"This school seriously needs to invest in some heaters." Alya says as she cuddles up to Nino.

"Your lips look a little cold, beb." Nino says. "Want me to warm them up for you?"

Alya smiles and kisses her boyfriend. I make a repulsed noise that causes them both to look up.

"Woah, dude, you look almost as bad as Marinette back there." Nino chuckles.

"Those damn dogs kept me up." I reply, only half-lying. "Guess you could say I had a...ruff night."

Marinette makes a tired groan. I'm not sure if she's just exhausted or if that was aimed at my pun... Nah, she's definitely just tired. That pun was hilarious!

"I can't believe I missed that fight." Alya whines. "There were no eye witnesses! I'm just gonna have to ask Ladybug about it the next chance I get to interview her."

Ladybug...I hope she's okay.

Alya looks stricken with an idea. "I know! Marinette, you should—"

"No." Marinette answers shortly.

"You don't even know what I was going to ask!" Alya complains.

"You were going to ask if I could use Cat Noir to get you an interview." Marinette says.

"Use is a strong word." Alya replies. "Maybe just ask him politely?"

"No." Marinette repeats.

I walk past Nino and Alya to sit down next to Marinette. "You okay Princess?"

"Yeah..." Marinette heaves a heavy sigh. "I guess I'm just in one of those moods...you know, when you just need a hug and some hot chocolate?"

"Well in that case..." I wrap my arms around Marinette and pull her into my chest. She's so warm and cuddly, and she smells like a toasty bakery. "How about I take you out to get some hot chocolate after school?" I ask as I stroke her head.

"That would be nice." Marinette says softly.

[Marinette's POV]

Adrien feels so warm and safe...so reassuring, like Cat Noir.

My mind is stolen by memories of last night. The way that Cat Noir held me and stroked my head, just like this.

Chat...I hope he's okay.

I feel myself melt into Adrien's warmth, my mind slowly drifting. I wish I could stay like this forever. Unfortunately, I am rudely awoken by the ringing school bell. Just a few more hours...a few more hours and it'll be just me and Adrien.

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[Narrator's POV]

Adrien and Marinette left their bags together while they ordered their drinks, giving Tiki and Plagg the opportunity to finally talk to each other again.

"Tiki, I have a problem." Plagg says fearfully.

"What is it?" Tiki questions. "What's wrong?"

"I think..." Plagg pauses as if it is too painful to say. "I think I ship MariChat!"

"What is a MariChat?" Tiki asks.

"MariChat, like, Marinette and Cat Noir." Plagg explains. "The two imperfect halves coming together. In secret. In the cover of night. The forbidden love is just so romantic!"

"You're strange, you know that?" Tiki replies. "Marinette would never get involved with Cat Noir, at least not as her civilian self. The real question is whether Marinette or Cat Noir will give in first. Either Ladybug confesses to Cat Noir or Adrien confesses to Marinette. They wouldn't go for this MariChat thing."

"I don't know, Tiki." Plagg says. "They're pretty close."

"I think you're just being a sore loser because Adrienette is clearly winning."

"As if!" Plagg argues. "Who would want a boring high school romance when you could have an awesome superhero relationship?"

"Well you placed your bet on LadyNoir, there's no changing." Tiki says stubbornly.

Plagg sighs. "Do you think it's wrong of us to bet on the lives of our humans?"

Tiki pauses guiltily.

"Just kidding." Plagg laughs. "Who cares!"

"You'll care when you're serenading me whilst wearing a beautiful dress." Tiki replies.

As Adrien and Marinette finish ordering, Tiki and Plagg retreat into hiding.

"Free camembert..." Plagg purrs as he slowly shrinks into his bag.

"You're lucky you'll be giving me a private performance seeing as no one can know of your existence, but Cat Noir...I'm gonna get Alya to film Cat Noir dancing in his dress and put it on the LadyBlog." Tiki whispers evilly before disappearing into her own bag.

[Adrien's POV]

Marinette and I are sitting in a little café drinking hot chocolate. It feels so good to hold on such a cold day. Every gulp I swallow fills me with warmth. It's the same kind of warm feeling I get when I hug Marinette. So toasty and comforting.

"This is so good!" Marinette says as she happily sips away on her hot chocolate.

"It's hot and sweet, just like you." I reply.

Marinette's face goes red. What did I just say? That came out totally wrong! Ah! I regret everything! I can feel myself burning with embarrassment. Suddenly the air around me doesn't feel so cold, it's smothering and flustering.

Marinette giggles. "Thanks Adrien. You really cheered me up today."

Marinette brings such warmth and light to my life. Hearing that I have somehow made a positive impact on her life too...it makes me smile.