A Daring Mother's Day

Chapter 2

A Daring Mother's Day - chapter 2

Written by: JuliaFC

Beta-read by: Agrestebug and Speckleflower. Thank you SO much! You're both the best! :)

Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Thomas Astruc, TS1 Bouygues, Disney Channel, Zagtoon, Toei Animation. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

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"What is there to get wrong with this picture?" Alya turned her phone and showed them the shot she had taken a few seconds before, of them hugging. Adrien was horrified to see that his face was in full view, and how terrible he looked. He gulped nervously and brought a hand to his nape.

"If you just let me explain!" Marinette started.

"I'm all ears," Alya retorted, crossing her arms over her chest. Her right foot was tapping on Marinette's floor rhythmically. "And it better be a good excuse because this can be a scoop for my Ladyblog. I already imagine the hits I would get. 'Chat Noir cheats on Ladybug with my BFF!'" Her hands and arms rose, her thumb and index fingers highlighting an imaginary headline.

"That's not true!" "I'm not cheating on Ladybug!" they said almost at the same time.

"Aaaaah... I just need to write a couple of words and hit send... and the world will know. Unless your excuse is absolutely reasonable, of course! In which case I may, and I highlight MAY, Let you off easy." Aylas expression went from mockery to puzzlement when she finally had a good look at Chat Noir, her smile dropping as she asked, "by the way, kittycat, what happened to you? Were you hit by a train?"

Adrien opened his mouth to answer. And then closed it again. Open and close... he felt like a fish, for a good few seconds. He didn't know what to say. Every time he thought of something, he opened his mouth to speak, but then changed his mind thinking it was too lame. He didn't want to dig an even deeper hole for himself. Maybe it would be better to keep his mouth shut!

"Yes, there you go, that's it right there," Marinette said, as she evidently understood that he wasn't going to speak any time soon. "That's why I was hugging him. He landed on my balcony a few minutes ago, Alya. He was in a state. I did for him what I would have done for you, had I found you somewhere, crying and in pain."

Alya's eyes softened when she heard that, and she smiled at Marinette. However, her gaze was still hard when it moved to his face. He gulped. "So, I have another question." Adrien knew he wasn't going to like this. Not in the slightest. "What was he doing landing on your balcony at..." she glanced at her watch, "ten to eight at night?"

"He said he was in the neighbourhood and saw my light."

"Of all lights! I'm sure that there are PLENTY of lights on in the neighbourhood. Why did HE stop HERE?"

"Because..." Marinette hesitated for a second. "Because I was involved in two akumatisations in the past. Do you remember Evillustrator? Ladybug had sent him here to protect me. And he also saved me when my dad was akumatised. So, he knew my balcony!"

"It still doesn't explain why HE chose to stop here instead than feeling miserable at home or go to get a hug from Ladybug!"

"HE has a name!" he joined in the conversation. Bugger it anyway, his voice was still all groggy and hoarse! He coughed to clear his throat. "I was around tonight and landed here by accident. Marinette saw my face and called me inside. Gave me a towel to dry my hair and a hug. Full stop. End of the story."