Feelings

37-Chat Noir

I scream as a sharp pain travels throughout my body. I feel sick. I feel faint. I feel weak. I feel a hand on my shoulder and a familiar voice calls out to me.
"Adrien, can you hear me?"
Luka stands over me and tries to help me up.
"Get off," I pant.
"I'm sorry man but you gotta let me help!" He replies.
I have no energy to argue so I let him pull me up. I stand up but my legs immediately give in and I fall back down. Luka grabs my arms and holds me up.
"You need to detransform," he whispers.
I nod and try to detransform but I can't seem to speak.
"You okay?" Luka asks. I shake my head. "Can you speak?" I shake my head again. "I'm gonna take off your miraculous, okay."
I nod as he slips the ring off my finger. I turn back into Adrien and I fall down. At least as Chat Noir I had super-strength so I could hold on a little easier but the pain takes over my body.
"C'mon man, we gotta get you inside!" Luka says.
He picks me up and runs me into the hospital. I hear voices all around me but I don't know what they're saying. I'm layed on a bed and I feel a sharp pain in my thigh. Then everything goes black.

I wake up with no idea how long I've been passed out. Luka is sitting on the edge of the bed with a worried look on his face.
"I'm so sorry man," he whispers.
"It's fine. You were worried about Mari. I was too," I smile back.
"There's a small problem though," he says.
"What did you tell them?" I ask.
"I said you came with me to see Marinette, but they started asking questions about you being released from the hospital in Paris. I didn't say anything but I'm pretty sure that you're identity is in danger. I'm real sorry man."
"It's fine. Gabriel's in prison already so I guess it doesn't matter if Chat Noir exists or not," I sigh.
"Let me get a nurse, let them know you're awake," he mutters before leaving the room.

A few minutes later he returns with a nurse. She runs a few tests before standing back and looking at a clipboard.
"Well Mr Agreste, you have a broken rib and several bruises. You should be back to normal within 3-6 weeks. You don't have to stay here but it's recommended that you take it slow and rest in bed." The nurse says before walking towards the door. "You can leave when you want within the next 12 hours."
"Okay, thanks," I say.

I sit up and Luka sits next to me.
"I went to see Mari," he says.
"Is she okay?" I ask.
"Yeah, she was asleep but the doctor said she only has a few cuts on her head and no damage to her brain. She's going to be fine."
"I'm so mad at myself. You were right Luka," I whisper.
"What?" He asks.
"I can't believe that I let her get hurt. If you were in my position you would've managed to save her. I useless." I cry.
"What are you on about? You had a broken rib and you still got up to save her. I mean I love Mari with all my heart but if she wants to be with you, I couldn't think of a better suited person," he protests.
"You should tell her," I say.
"No, she wants you," he replies.
"No, she wants Chat Noir. She's over Adrien. She only wants half of me. She'll want all of you," I say. It hurts knowing that she doesn't want me.
"She doesn't want any of me, man. I probably won't tell her. It'll just mess with her head," Luka moans.
"Love's hard," I groan.
"I'll second that," Luka laughs. "Come, lets get you to your future wife."
"I need to transform into Chat first!"
"Why?"
"I don't want her to know. Not right now," I explain.
Luka hands me the ring and I slip it on. I slowly get out of the bed and stand up.
"Plagg, claws out!"
I'm transformed into Chat Noir and we leave the hospital room behind us and head down the hall to Marinette's room. I knock on the door and a voice calls out from inside.
"Come in," she says.
I open the door and smile at her.
"CHAT!" She exclaims.
"Hey princess, how you feeling?" I ask.
"A little dizzy and my head hurts, but it could be worse," she giggles.
I love her laugh. My heart begins to race. I, for some reason, think of Luka who's still standing in the hall.
"Umm princess," I mumble.
"Yeah?"
"There's someone here to see you," I tell her.
"Who?"
I walk over to the door and drag Luka in.
"He's got something to tell you," I explain. I turn to leave but he grabs my arm.
"What are you doing?" He whispers.
"Tell her," I whisper. I wink at Luka before stepping into the hall. I probably shouldn't eavsdrop but I can't help it. I sit by the door and listen to them.

"Umm, hey Mari," Luka stutters.
"You came all the way here for me?" Marinette asks.
"Yeah, I was worried. And my mum sends her love."
"That's sweet that you were worried but I'm fine."
"There's something I need to tell you Marinette."
"What's up?"
"Marinette, I love you. I always have. And you don't have to say anything, I just. I just wanted to tell you," Luka blurts.
There's a silence for a while and I consider going inside but just as I stand up Mari sighs.
"Luka, I love you," Marinette whispers.
My heart sinks and my eyes fill with tears.
"I love you, but not in the way that you love me," she finishes.
I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding. I know I was the one who told Luka to tell her but I never wanted her to return the feelings.
"I know. You love Chat. It's obvious. I didn't expect you to return the feelings. It's okay," Luka says.
"Yeah, I do love him," she whispers.
"Well have you told him that?"
"No."
"Tell him."
"What am I supposed to say? Hey Chat, I'm head over heals in love with you and I think about you all the time. I want to be with you all the time. I love you. How am I supposed to tell him that!?" She laughs.
I stand up and open the door.
"You just did," I smile.
"CHAT? Were you listening the whole time?" She yells.
"Yeah," I step closer to her bed and sit next to her. I move a strand of hair from her face and smile at her. The door closes as Luka leaves us alone.
"Kitty..."
"Princess, I love you," I smile.
"I love you too, kitty," she replies.
I lean foward and my lips meet hers in a short, sweet kiss.
"Mari, will you be my girlfriend?" I ask.
"Seriously?" Her eyes widen.
"Yeah," I laugh.
"Yes! YES YES YES!" She screams as she grabs my hands.
We share another short kiss and smile at eachother. I sit next to her and she lays her head on my shoulder.
"Princess?" I whisper.
"Yeah, kitty," she replies.
"Can I tell you who I am?" I ask.
She looks up at me and smiles.
"Are you sure you want to?" She questions.
"Yes M'lady."
"M'lady? You know!" She shouts.
"Yeah, I'm sorry." I mumble.
"Don't be, it's okay kitty." She giggles.
"So, you want to know who I am?" I ask.
She nods her head.
"Plagg, claws in......"