Miraculous One Shots **DISCONTINUED**

Nathaniel's Route

(A/n)- This is the alternative route to the Marc x Reader x Nathaniel one shot where the reader gets the journals but one is taken away. Who got it? ;)

You stared in fear at the red-head before you. He clasped the journal in his hand, seemingly mocking you for letting your guard down. You turned to Marc who was eying the other journal.

You clutched it tightly against your chest. You weren't letting both of them go. Evilistrator smirked at his rival.

"You never were quite fast enough, Marc. Never have, and never will be." He took you by the arm and hoisted you onto his plane. You struggled against his grip.

"Marc! Help!" You tried to reach out to the male. Evilistrator narrowed his eyes.

"No! You're not leaving me!" His grip tightened and he took off. From the force you dropped the other journal.

A wave of panic came over you. Marc raced to grab the book, successfully catching it and racing up to the two of you. "Not so fast, Nate!"

He conjured up one of his paper planes and threw it at the red-head. He dodged it with ease. Evilistrator scribbled away at his tablet and a box fell down on Reverser. He fell to the ground with a thud.

"Haha! Weak! Now, if you'll excuse us, we must be going." Evilistrator zipped away, leaving Marc to fend for himself. You looked back at your friend, feeling guilty for what has happened to him.

"Nathaniel, please! Let me go!" You kicked at the male's grasp, trying to free yourself. He didn't budge.

You cried. What have you done? The two people you care the most about have been akumatized, and it's all your fault.

"Please..." You cried. "I'm sorry..." The tears pooled from your eyes.

"I'm sorry, Nathaniel. I'm sorry for everything. I should've been honest with you." You sniffed. The male paused to look at you.

"What do you mean, (Y/n)? You didn't do anything wrong. It's Marc that was trying to rip us apart -" "I like you, Nathaniel!"

It wad silent. The male was frozen. You liked him?

"...What have I done...?"

You felt yourself descending. Your feet landed lightly on the ground. You were confused.

"W- what-" "I'm sorry, (Y/n)..." Nathaniel bowed his head in shame.

Nathaniel brought out the journal. Your eyes lingered on it for a few seconds. Nathaniel placed it in your hands.

"Please, free me."

You looked from your friend to the journal. Your hands shook as they held the book. You looked back at Nathaniel.

Your hands slowly tore the book on half, releasing the akuma. You watched the purple butterfly flap away. Nathaniel morphed back to his civilian form.

"I love you, (Y/n)."

Nathaniel wrapped his arms around your (smaller/bigger) form. You let him stay like that for what seemed like eternity. You closed your eyes to enjoy the moment.

You could feel his heart beating. His arms tightened around you. You blushed.

"I love you so much. I'm sorry that I'm such a coward."  His words made your heart ache. "Nathaniel... it's not your fault. Please, don't cry."

Nathaniel pulled away from the hug and stared into your eyes. "I let myself get akumatized and almost hurt you. And you're not mad at me?" You gave him a smile of reassurance.

"No, Nathaniel. I'm not mad at you. I could never be mad at the guy who has always been there for me and has always made me feel special." You wiped away his tears. "Because I love you."

Nathaniel's eyes glistened. "You have no idea how long I've waited to hear those words. You're amazing, (Y/n). You make the world a much better place. And I can't express to you how much I love you."

Nathaniel leaned in and pressed his lips against yours. Your eyes widened. The kiss was over before you could process what had happened.

You could still feel his lips on yours. It left you feeling tingly and nervous inside. Nathaniel just kissed you.

Nathaniel just kissed you!

Your cheeks flushed. Nathaniel stiffened. "I-I'm sorry! I don't know what came over me! I just-"

You cut him off with your own sweet gesture. Nathaniel's eyes grew and his cheeks flushed just like yours. This kiss lasted a little longer.

It was sweet. You pulled away and smirked at the male. "I love you too, Nate."

"My little tomato child."

"Hey!"

Bonus:

Marc watched the two with a swelling feeling in his heart. His eyes filled with tears. A squeal left his lips.

"My ship! I knew my hard work would pay off!"

(A/n)- So? Didn't expect that, did you? I hope y'all enjoyed it! Thanks for reading! Bye for now!