Adrien was twenty years old when he first became Chat Noir and met Ladybug. Four years later, amidst the toughest time of his college career, he meets Marinette Dupain-Cheng. A College/Reverse Crush AU exploring what would happen if Marinette was four years younger than Adrien, how that would change the nature of their superhero partnership, and how one chance meeting can spark an affair that causes a long-dormant battle of duty vs desire to reignite. An Illustrated fanfic collaboration between myself (writer) and Edendaphne (art). https://www.wattpad.com/user/edendaphne

When Chat noir finds out who Ladybug really is, how will he react? Will he still love the woman he truly loves? Somewhere down the road, ladybug finds out who Chat Noir really is and this causes a huge conflict. #781 in fanfiction

Marinette Dupain-Cheng is an average peasant girl growing up in a small village named Parisilia. It is strictly under the rule of King Gabriel. Since her father was murdered by the King's men years ago, she has learned to fend for herself with the help of her friend Alya. Living in the village isn't easy, especially when the taxes are raised and getting by is made increasingly difficult. So Marinette has to do something about it. But how could she as an average peasant girl? Her plan is to overthrow the kingdom. Feeing hopeless, Marinette nearly tosses aside this idea. On a cold and dreary night, when a fairy godmother grants her biggest wish, she has the ability to transform into Ladybug, a spotted hero who will demand change for the village. But she'll find that it's easier said than done when she unexpectedly meets Prince Adrien. Will Marinette ever have a happy ending without jeopardizing the lives of the ones she loves?

Tout avait juste commencé par une remarque. Une simple remarque, prononcée par l'héroïne de Paris. "Tout serait certainement plus simple si on savait qui se cache derrière le masque du Papillon" Si seulement. Suite de "Quand tout explose", mais les principaux événements s'y étant déroulés sont résumés dans le chapitre 1.

Leur adversaire du jour était de très loin le plus coriace que Chat Noir et Ladybug aient jamais eu à affronter. Et alors que la situation se compliquait de minute en minute, Ladybug commençait à être cruellement à cours de temps : son miraculous bipait de plus en plus fréquemment, indiquant une détransformation imminente.

Marinette a dix-sept ans et sait maintenant qu'elle n'est pas l'élue d'Adrien. Ayant brisé le coeur de Chat noir deux ans plus tôt, elle se prépare au célibat. Bien que ce nouvel arrivé au lycée semble l'avoir remarqué! Et si Adrien n'aimait pas du tout cette nouvelle situation? Si il connaissait le jeune homme en question? S'il réalisait qu'il lui volait sa Lady ...