His Mute Princess

Chapter 10

Marinette flipped through the images on Alya's phone. In all the photos, Chat held her close. Alya fangirled and gushed about how cute they looked. His poses were very professional as if he had done so many times.

Marinette tried following with, trying not to faint. Her attempts worked somewhat. They both looked as if they were missing pieces of a puzzle; they fit perfectly.

Alya's favorite picture (and Marinette's too but she would never admit it) was the last one. In said picture, he had one hand on her small waist and the other holding her hand, lifting it up to his lips, giving it a kiss. Marinette was looking up at him, her face red and her glossed lips parted slightly.

It was Sunday now and Alya had stayed over. She and Mari were both just too excited and Alya wanted to tease her friend. "Is he coming over today?" Marinette shrugged. He visited whenever he could, it wasn't a consistent day or time.

"If he does, you better tell me!" Alya pointed a finger at her friend. "Especially if something a little, oh I don't know, inappropriate? Were to happen... " Alya smirked. Marinette's eyes widened and her face turned red. She grabbed a pillow and threw it at her friend. Alya laughed. "I'm just joking!"

Marinette huffed and turned away. Alya's laughter died down and she suggested they go out to eat breakfast, do some homework together, hang out for a bit, and then she'd leave.

Marinette agreed and they headed out to a small restaurant nearby. They had their breakfast and headed back to Marinette's. They both sat on her chaise trying to desperately finish their homework they just could not understand.

After a few hours of confusion and frustration, they managed to finish their homework. Alya stayed in Marinette's room for a bit more and left before the sun started setting.

Chat didn't visit her that day. He was worried people would be out looking for him to see what house he'd go to. He hoped everything blew out soon.

He and Ladybug had another talk during patrol that night. They decided he should try to avoid seeing her for some time. Chat only agreed to this with one condition, of course. He would leave a rose and a note for her everyday.

The first note explained why he wouldn't go. He explained that he didn't want anyone to bother her and put stress on her. Marinette smiled at this and her heart fluttered. She knew it wasn't going to be long before she fell head over heals for the leathered hero.

The rest of the notes always said something sweet. He would compliment the way she dressed, the way she did her hair, her makeup, or just say how much of a wonderful person she was.

Marinette sometimes left something as a response. Her first note to him asked if she knew him. He knew things that happened during the day that he could not have possibly notice as his hero form. Chat simply replied, "Purrhaps."

This went on for about 3 weeks. By the time those 3 weeks were up, things had died down. People knew Chat wasn't going to back on his word and, no matter how hard they tried, they weren't going to find who the mystery girl was. The public just let it be.

After said painstakingly 3 long weeks, Ladybug told Chat he could go visit her. He saw her during those 3 weeks, of course, as Adrien. But it just wasn't the same. He couldn't hold her or hug her or kiss her. He could only admire her for her beauty.

The second the words, "tu peux y aller" came out of Ladybug's mouth, Chat ran for her place. Ladybug just rolled her eyes and smiled.

He eagerly knocked on her window and waited for her to open. Marinette's heart skipped a beat when she heard the knocking on her window. She turned around fast, too fast, and tripped over her own two feet. Chat heard a small crash and chuckled.

Marinette got up and opened the window, her face flushed. He stepped inside and they both looked at each other. The weather was starting to get cold and she wore pink fluffy pajamas with white polka dots. Her hair was in two French braids and she looked absolutely adorable.

Chat didn't know what to say and stood in silence. Out of nowhere, Marinette threw herself on him and hugged him tightly. Chat blushed a little and hugged back. He chuckled, "I missed you too, princess."

She looked up at him and smiled. Her lips were glossed and he gulped, trying to hold back the urge to kiss her.

Slow Adrien. Take it slow. He told himself.

She pulled away, 'I'm so glad to finally see you again!'

"I'm glad too princess," he smiled. Her smile grew and Chat felt his heart skip a beat. She pulled him towards her bed by his hand. Chat's face turned red and he gulped. Innocent, little Marinette had no idea why.

They sat there together and talked about anything and everything. Marinette shared the events of her week. How she had made so many friends and learned to ignore the things the evil blonde in her class said to her. This made him chuckle. She spoke of Alya's excitement and constant chatter of the night he and Ladybug visited.

Chat smiled throughout the entire thing. Even her hand and arm movements were perfect to him. The movements were sweet and smooth. She was so expressive and said much without making a single noise. It was something he admired in her. Granted, he admired many things about her, but this one took the cake.

When she was done talking about the events of the last 3 weeks, she looked up at him and smiled warmly. Chat couldn't hold back anymore and placed a hand on her cheek. She closed her eyes and they both leaned in.

Her soft lips touched his and they both felt a strong spark. He cupped her face with both hands and deepened the kiss.

After a few seconds, they pulled away, gasping for air. Marinette's face was flushed and her blue eyes almost shining.

"Prince-"

He was cut off by her lips crashing into his. His hands went to her small waist and he held her close. He pulled her into his lap and broke the kiss, both needing air.

She smiled and huffed, seeing her lip gloss smudged on his face. He chuckled and wiped it off. She laid her head in the crook of his neck and they sat there enjoying each other's warmth.

Marinette knew she was falling for him and she couldn't be happier.

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Tu peux y aller = you can go

I want to keep this book sin free. This Mari is pure and innocent.

But for you sinners 👀 I wrote some in my one-shot book, it's chapter "I love you"

This is so far my favorite chapter.

EDITED

It's pretty stalkerish of Chat to leave the notes complimenting her, but honestly fuck it lmao, I don't feel like rewriting that.