Masked (Miraculous Ladybug Fan-fiction)

Part 1. Aftermath

           "Keep the rose, it goes with your costume" Cat's words resonated in my mind as I tossed and turned on my bed. I glanced at Tikki, who was sleeping peacefully on my pillow. Tiny snores emanated from her little body. I flipped over and laid on my back as I stared at the ceiling. "Why is my heart still racing...?" I asked myself as I draped my arm over my eyes. "It's just Cat Noir, I should be used to his shameless flirting by now..." my thoughts trailed off as I flipped over to my side again. I stared longingly at my pictures of Adrien from across the room.

My face turned dark red when I remembered his kiss. His lips where warm and his breath had been shaky. This whole time he had been in love with me, and I had been taking it as a joke. Cat had been serious the entire time. "Aggh!" I groaned as I sat up and messed up my loose hair. My heart raced when I remembered the previous year's valentines day. My face turned dark red, when I remembered the kiss I had given him in an attempt to break him from Dark cupid's spell. I remembered what Miss Bustier had said in class that day about love conquering hate. "That kiss must have worked because of Cat's love for Ladybug..." I whispered to myself as I recalled the events of that day.

My eyes opened wide when I remembered how he had silenced me. "I promised myself I would tell you the moment I saw you..." his voice echoed through my thoughts. "Was he about to confess...?" I asked myself out loud. "Marinette?" a soft voice startled me from my thoughts. I turned to see Tikki sitting on my pillow. She yawned as she rubbed her large eyes. "Is everything okay?" I nodded softly. "Yes, go back to sleep Tikki..." I said as I stood up and put on my slippers. "Where are you going?" she asked as I made my way over to the trap door. "I'm just going downstairs for a drink of water. Get some rest" I smiled serenely, attempting to calm her. She nodded and curled back up on my pillow.

After I had my drink of water, I glanced out the kitchen window. The moon was round and the stars twinkled dimly against the Parisian lights. "I wonder where Cat is right now. Is he sleeping? Or could he be thinking about tonight just like I am?" I thought to myself as I turned and made my way back to my room. After I laid down, I closed my eyes and managed to drift off to sleep. The events of that night circled my thoughts for the remainder of the night.

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