Mending A Broken Heart (+18)

Chapter 17

"I love you," she whispered.

I love you. 

Adrien stared down at her in shock. Ladybug just said she loved him. 

Marinette grew nervous at his silence. Was it too soon? They had been seeing each other for months and dating for a few weeks now. Did he not love her back? She was his girlfriend, that had to mean something. He wasn't just using her for sex. 

She felt him shift and move out of her. She whimpered slightly, feeling empty and almost hurt. Yeah, he had to pull out of her eventually, but the timing was making her worried. 

Adrien sat back. The words still ringing in his mind. His heart fluttered in his chest, and he felt happy. 

Ladybug sat up, looking away. It wasn't until that moment that he noticed her expression. She looked hurt. That's when he realized, he hadn't said anything.

Ladybug just said she loved him in a vulnerable state. She said it while he was still inside her. His silence was probably making her worry. 

Adrien placed a hand on her cheek, turning her face to look at him. He smiled, a soft blush on his cheeks. 

"I love you too, ma petite coccinelle," he said softly before leaning in and pressing his lips against hers. 

Her eyes widened momentarily before closing, and she leaned into the kiss. 

After a few moments, they pulled apart. 

"You're my world, Ladybug," he smiled, resting his forehead against hers. 

I love you too.

You're my world. 

The words continued to ring in Marinette's mind. 

They had cleaned up by now and were in bed. They followed the same routine as previously. Adrien currently had his arms wrapped around her, his chest pressed against her back. He was sound asleep.

Marinette, on the other hand, was awake. Adrien loved her. He told her she was his world! 

As excited as she was, she couldn't help but feel the guilt set in once more. 

She turned to look at the clock next to Adrien's bed. 

1:34 AM. 

She sighed. She grabbed Adrien's arm and slowly removed it from her body. Careful as to not wake up him, she moved out of his grip and sat on the edge of the bed. 

Marinette stood up, making her way to the bathroom. She stepped inside, turning the light on after closing the door. She walked over to the sink turning the faucet on. 

Somewhere else in the room Tikki and Plagg sturred awake. Tikki looked towards the bed, seeing Marinette was gone. She turned to the bathroom, seeing some light slip out of the door. 

Plagg mumbled something incoherent. Tikki ignored him and flew over to the door, phasing through. Still half-asleep, Plagg followed. 

He phased through the door and came face to face with a wide-eyed Marinette. 

He froze, finally waking up. His gaze flipped between her and Tikki. Tikki looked confused as to why he had followed her. 

"You're Chat Noir's kwami..." Marinette whispered. Despite her knowing Adrien's identity, she hadn't officially met Plagg. He stayed in the shadows when he visited. 

He knew she knew, he and Tikki had discussed the topic when Marinette detransformed at night. 

"Yes, yes I am," he replied grumpily, crossing his tiny arms across his chest.