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MyDearGoddessofthemoonandsun

Mei-chiri

Thank you for the much needed criticism my lovelies.

(1/18/2016): Sorry for the original chapter of this! I actually stayed up from 11 pm to 2 am typing the first 4.8k. This chapter has been extended almost another double it's initial amount as well as improved pacing (hopefully).

(2/05/2016): IMPORTANT! I cut the last part almost entirely (might add one or two things). Thanks to Mei-chiri for the extra help! The pacing is going to go insanely slower, so expecting any "lewdness x10" won't be till a few chapters from now. Though subtle things will occur! Plus NSFW will be drawn soon for some...lame foreshadowing...

Disconnection

"Bye, bye butterfly!" Ladybug said as she waved at the butterfly, before turning around and giving her partner a fist bump.

"Well, that worked out better than I expected today!" the sound of a beep from Ladybug was heard and she scratched the back of her head. "Well that's my cue to go. Until next time Chat Noir!" before she could turn to run, Chat Noir grabbed her wrist.

"W-Wait! My cat's honor still stands, your secret is safe with me…! P-Please, it's ok to reveal yourself." Chat tried to word out his sentence carefully. Ladybug's identity was a touchy subject and the moment she hears it, she bolts without a second thought even mentioned. Adrien was determined to hold her still this time. "I won't judge you and to be fair, I'll show you how I look as well." His gripped to her tightened as he gave her a reassuring smile.

Ladybug went quiet, unsure what to do. They would both be fair, but at the same time, he still might judge her? He said he wouldn't, but she still couldn't take her chances. The thought that their relationship might change was frightening to her. What if they wouldn't be able to fight akumas as efficiently as before? "I…I...Chat, you know we can't. You would be disappointed in me either way! I'm just a plain girl. There's nothing that stands out about me, I'm nothing like I am now. M-Masks are good at hiding what you are really like you know." Marinette diverted her eyes to the ground, she couldn't bear to see her companion's face.

Chat could feel his chest tremble, he wanted to know so bad. He knew he was pushing his little luck he had, but pressured on. "W-Well…! It's the same for me as well! This is what I want to be like, but...I can't be like that without this mask on! We are the same, My Lady…" His voice felt desperate, he wanted to see who she was. He WILL learn to accept both sides of her. In return, she can learn to accept both sides of him as well. It would be a foreign experience for both of them and they'll help each other out.

Another beep, Ladybug didn't have much time. She knew that Chat liked her, but he only liked half of her, the part of her she wished she could have consistently. If their identities were revealed, they might put their lives in danger, not just by Hawkmoth, but the people in their lives. Marinette wouldn't forgive herself if it happens, he had a special spot in her heart, no matter how tiny. There was no strings attached when they were like this, and to risk the freedom they both are enjoying now isn't worth it.

"Chat Noir, I know you like me. But, but...I already have someone I like." She tried to keep her voice firm, but kept going. "I always thought, if he wasn't around...I would give you a chance though." The last part went a bit faster spoken than expected. Quickly pecking Adrien on the cheek, she roughly pulled her arm away from him and ran off.

He could feel his heart drop. His Lady liked someone else and the feeling of rejection felt like it shattered the bit of sanity he had left. His heart went to a stalemate, hearing the little glimmer of hope from her sweet lips right after though. Little too quick and too soon, she kissed his cheek and he felt himself engulfed in warmth. Adrien's body felt a pull and at that moment, his restraints to respect her identity snapped. Walking carefully behind his lady and into the alley he quickly moved behind the trashcan and watched.

"Ok, Tikki, spots off." She said and the transformation reverted her back to her civilian form. Eyes widen, Adrien had to hold in his loud gasp.

"Phew, that was a close one, but still Marinette...why didn't you reveal yourself to him? He even offered to reveal himself as well." Tikki swirled around her chosen and landed on her shoulder. The blonde could hear a heavy sigh and remained still. His Buginette, was in front of his nose all along, how could he be so blind?

"I-I, it would be awkward. I'm just a clumsy girl going after a hopeless crush. There's nothing special about the normal ol' me, I just don't stand out." She slouched a bit, seeming down. Adrien could feel himself engulfed with guilt. He really didn't know his precious lady after all, but now that he knew they were just a seat away...he could get what he wanted. He would redeem himself.

Relief finally washed up in his chest, he was actually glad it was Marinette. He always found her interesting and full of surprises. Each day it felt like he would learn a little more and he couldn't deny he was developing an attraction to her. This definitely though, hit the goal of huge surprises. Secretly he would have vague thoughts of if Ladybug truly rejected him, then he would settle for his precious princess. Even though Plagg was a grouch, he gave some advice sometimes if bribed. Reassuring his chosen that it was ok to like more than one person. However, he felt his relief drain away when he remembered that his princess confessed to liking someone else, but...who? If he could find out who it was, he could deter that person away and try to wiggle himself in. He remembered Nathanael having an interest after he turned to an Akuma back then, and he clenched his chest.

"Aw, don't be a spoil sport, Marinette! You're still Ladybug in both ends of your spectrum!" The kwani went and rubbed her cheek affectionately against her companion. "You're wonderful, talented, and have big heart. The list goes on for me to keep going, I wish you could see that there are people who always notice you for who you are!" Adrien smirked, seeing his Lady obvious blush. She was always so selfless and modest of how wonderful she was. He was quickly warming up to the idea of the two being one person.

"S-Still, I feel like I'm not getting anywhere with Adrien!" His heart felt like it was stopping. What…? "Every time we hang out or I try to talk to him, I can't find the words to speak to him! I always mess up trying to say something and Alya has to always has to come to the rescue. I want to talk to him properly, not choke and have someone else help me out..." the kwani nodded, understanding the situation better. Adrien could feel the relief washing in again, but felt a slight sting as well. His Lady loved the other him, the fake him he puts on for everyone. Before he could sulk at the double edged sword, he heard her speak again, as well as the sound of footsteps.

"Adrien is sweet and caring to everyone, but yet, now that I'm getting to know him...there's more to him that meets the eye." He held his breath, both in ready to hide once more when she passes and at her words. "There feels like an underline to him, a part of him he's hiding from the public and it would also be nice to get to know what he's really like…" Peeking over, he could feel his face fire up. Marinette's warm smile filled the constant aching hole he felt since his mother left. Genuine love and curiosity for who he really was. His fingers twitched, wanting to just go and hold her, but quickly went to the other side of the trashcan as she came by. It wouldn't be good for her kwani to see him, she would surely call him out.

"Maybe it is hopeless, he's so far out of my league Tikki! His family is successful, and he has a lot going for him for his future. Me, I'm just a baker's girl with nothing to give to someone like him." Even with her back turned, he could sense her bitter face and wanted to reach out to her. 'No, My Lady, you ARE what I need!'

What he wanted more than anything else, was for someone, anyone to genuinely love him. All of him. He wanted to shake the feeling when felt he was so empty inside. Marinette had a family that loved her all her life. Oh, how he envied their love for her, but they nurtured a beautiful lady to love other as well. She radiated warmth and support for anyone, even if it was hard to. He didn't want someone of his class like Chloe or something materialistic that his money can buy.

"Well, if that's what you want...Oh! remember Nathanael? He still seems interested in you. You both like to draw and seem to be compatible in personality, it wouldn't hurt to try to befriend him?" Tikki reassured, and her partner smiled. "Maybe, I never got to properly talk to him after the incident either...yeah, maybe I should try." Adrien's eyes darkened as she turned the corner and left. He felt the third beep on his end and he started to jump on the roofs to his home.

No. No. No. He won't let this happen. He won't ALLOW it to happen. Now that he was so close and Marinette in a sense reciprocated his feelings, he'll twist this to his liking. She liked shy and quiet Adrien, not Chat Noir, not the real him. He knew though, there was a spark for that part of him in her. All he had to do was nourish those feeling and make it grow.

"Whoa, whoa, careful Adrien." Plagg said suddenly as his partner returned to his room and changed back. "I know what you're thinking. I'm not sure I like how this is going." He floated onto Adrien's desk and crossed his stubby legs.

"What are you talking about Plagg? This is perfect! She likes part of me, so I don't have to sway her more than I already have." His face was smug and the kwani flinched at that look. It was a rarity to see his partner like that. Although, he did show…'that side' he held an air of slyness to him. He was also aware that the blonde can be manipulative at times when he got to this point, something he didn't enjoy seeing.

"Why don't you just reveal yourself that you are Chat Noir to her? I mean, you ARE the guy she likes and you DO like her back. What's the big deal to it all?" He usually wasn't one to be interested in those affairs, just cheese. This was an alarming problem though, so he needed to butt in. "Besides you love one side of her, and you haven't invested your time to really love her civilian side at all." Adrien shook his head in disagreement and looked at the little being sitting on his desk.

"No, if I just waltz up and reveal myself to her, she'll run and slip through my fingers. I'm not allowing that to happen Plagg." He made a smirk and the kwani swore he shook a little, but kept still. "She needs to be cornered. She'll ease into the idea that she not only likes Adrien, but also Cat Noir as well. When the time comes to reveal myself, she'll be relieved she doesn't have to choose."

"And if she completely rejects you?" Plagg, uncertain to ask. He could feel Adrien's dark gaze on him.

"There won't be a rejection. I won't let that happen." He was firm on his confidence. Marinette was the only light he could attain. He couldn't imagine giving his heart to another, no one can compare to his Lady. She WILL be his and he won't let no one else take her away from him. He didn't care if he was selfish, he wanted her love. No, he lusted and needed her light. The future was dull for him, but she was his hope and dream, someone that he can give all of himself to. There was no words to describe how desperate he needed her. "Hey Plagg."

"Hm?" The kwani still sat there, studying his chosen quietly.

"Has any other Cat Noir's wanted Ladybugs?" He turned his attention to Plagg, who started to float towards him.

"You surely aren't the first or will be the last to have wanted their Ladybug." he started to go around Adrien until he faced in front of him . "Cat Noir and Ladybug have always been like two pieces of a whole. They need each other to balance out their luck, their flaws, and their qualities. One can't go on without the other, without each other, you are both destined to fail."

Plagg started to fly near the window. Staring outside, he continued, "Because of this, there have been many from both ends wanting to capture each other's affections. At an earlier time, me and Tikki didn't understand why many couldn't come to terms to be together or...resulted in other things." Adrien could only assume that they would turn on each other or...resort to murder. "After many, we decided to try to pick our chosens as compatible to us as they are to each other. It didn't lead to them out to get each other, but at times both couldn't even come to terms to tell each other their love. Deciding to live the rest of their lives in regret after."

"I see, do you think me and Marinette have a chance…?" Plagg turned around and shrugged. He knew who Tikki picked in the very beginning and they were both certain these two will be together. However, the path to doing so could get dark and unpredicting. Adrien maybe a nice boy, but the life he's been through, has shifted his view on things. He's not the only Cat Noir that will be capable to manipulate his Ladybug's love. Though he might be the small few to be able to succeed. "Only time can tell. If you truly love her like you are going on about, then you may get your wish come true."

That night Adrien laid in his bed, silently planning. He would have her wrapped around his finger when it all comes together. The consequences of this won't be too severe, all he had to do was pull her in as Adrien. Playing with her, treating her a 'best friend', but as Chat Noir he would pull her the other way. He would give his real affection to her in that form and ease her to him. She would be stuck between two parts of him, nowhere to escape as her mind and body will be too occupied by him already.

Yes, he won't let anyone take her from him. Screw the public, Chloe, their friends, and most of all...his father.

She belonged with him.

His alone.

'Mine...'

He closed his eyes and he fell into a dark slumber. Something awakening deep inside him, and Plagg could only sit there and watch. As he stared into the moonlight he decided to make a connection to Tikki. With how things are getting, he needed to see Tikki and discuss the possibilities with her. Taking a huge chunk of cheese, he managed to sneak out and meet up with his other half. The discussion lasted majority of the night and they were prepared to lead their chosens in the right way.

Hopefully, they wouldn't fall apart after everything was done.

As dawn was coming in, the two kwani made their farewells. Determined to make it all work out for their partners.

The morning came bouncing by faster than Adrien expected and he realized he forgot to set his alarm. It wasn't late, but he wasn't early either. Riding the car, he looked over and saw a familiar bluenette running. Telling his driver to stop a bit ahead of her, he brought his window down.

"Hey, Marinette, need to head to school?" She jumped for a bit and fumbled with her bag. He made an innocent smile to seal his offer, although in his mind he was smirking. Actually looking now, he didn't realize she was a complete mess around him. Something very un-Ladybug like of her, but he was enjoying the effect he had on her by just being in her presence. The blushing girl decided to agree as she got in and sat near the window.

Adrien observed her body movements, trying to see the similarities between Marinette and her alter ego. Seeing how stiff and nervous she was around him, how her face kept looking other directions, and her breathing seemed to be heavy. He found himself amused, but feeling a bit hot seeing her like this. He felt himself on the edge, and the urge to play dangerous too early was starting.

Deciding to test the waters, but trying to be subtle, he shifted his body closer to her until their shoulders and arms were touching. Marinette's gasp hitched, and he could feel his lips tug in triumph, liking that she was squirming from his small movements. "Ah sorry, I thought I left something on your seat. May I?" There wasn't any chance for her to reply as he already started to move his hand behind her back. With the ends of his fingertips he trailed down lightly, just enough she didn't feel the intentional touch. She arched her back from his butterfly touch and looked for whatever was hiding. In actual seriousness, he actually left a pencil behind her, but tucked into the seat.

"A-Ah, Adrien, are you sure it's the-haaah!" She covered her mouth as she felt the light finger tips around her butt. The blonde licked his lips when she wasn't looking. As Ladybug, the way her hips and butt would sway would drive him mad to run his hands up and down them. Soon though, he will.

"Ah, I found it! Sorry if I made you uncomfortable." He shot her an apologetic smile and she seemed to have bought it. He brought the pencil into his bag, but still remained shoulder to shoulder with her. "N-No, just you surprised me is all." She tried to keep her voice in the same level as everything else. He chuckled and wanted to do more until he heard the car come to a stop. "C'mon, let's hurry to class."

Letting her get out first, he got out after and as she turned around to look at him, he offered his hand. In a bit of shock, she brought her hand to his and he held it as they walked to their lesson. From the corner of his eye he could see her seeming looking down with a huge smile on her face as if she won the grand prize. She wasn't the only one though, he could feel a real smile come across his lips, happy he was holding his Lady's hand. Her hand was warm and soft as well as being so tiny compared to his own. He decided to rub her hand lightly, and he felt her hand tighten around his. He was confident that both their hearts would burst in that moment.

Thankfully, they made it to class just before it started and sat in their respective seats. He noticed something was different today and sat next to Nino.

"Hey, what's going on?" He asked and Nino shrugged. "Apparently we are getting Sex Ed. AGAIN and they want to show us how it's like as a class rather than separating us this time." He could feel himself shudder as he explained.

He never actually got a real explanation of sex before. There was one awhile back in class to understand themselves, but not much was explained about the female's. It was awkward to say the his father didn't know shit and he was stuck with a book and an awkward Nathalie. Nino helped out, though explaining how pleasurable things such as masturbating and porn. Not that he was into porn. He found his Lady's movements to be enticing enough for him to go get a cold shower anyway. Though, he did look out of curiosity and it did help him with his fantasies of his Lady. Hentai was his most likely to look at first though, the possibilities were endless with them. On a plus side, he always imagined his Lady to have high pitched moans. It wasn't really imaginary though, since his Buginette would unconsciously make lewd noises as they moved or she got hurt.

Sitting down and watching this "lesson" made the class full of tension. Most of the students felt uncomfortable being informed of this less with their opposite sex. There were a few murmurs here and there and the blonde could hardly hear the one behind him. Adrien tried to concentrate on listening in on the girl's conversation from behind, though he was keeping a vague mind on the current lesson.

"What, girl, you rarely masturbate?" He heard Alya's whisper. Adrien felt his ears perk up, interested on this new information about his princess. "It helps relieve stress, you shouldn't let it build up so much!"

"W-Well, I mean I never had the time to do that type of stuff." He could perfectly relate. She had school, the bakery, and akuma hunting as well as designing clothes. His Lady really knew how to dedicate herself and it just made him love her more.

"Well how often you do it?" Whoa, that was a bit personal, but he would like to know too. Though he muted Alya's voice when she mentioned how often she did it.

"U-Uh, maybe three times every few weeks...I might after seriously stressful day too." She muttered quietly, but he managed to hear it. So, after purifying an akuma she might do...that? He mentally licked his lips, enjoying the thought. He'll keep note for later.

Their conversation came to an abrupt end when they started watching a video. The tension in the class was already uncomfortable, but it was getting to the point of unbearable as they watched all of it together. Some people snickered, others looked away, and a few had their face curl into disgust. This continued to what may seem like hours for them, though it was just their entire class time.

"As I'm well aware, that a few of you maybe young and have already lost your virginity, well…" The teacher rolled on and on after the video ended. Adrien mildly paying attention as he eyed his kwani move around in his bag for some reason. Looking over to get a better view, he saw what appeared to be Tikki chatting with his kwani inside. The two were in silent whispers until the red kwani noticed his staring eyes. She gave him a nervous wave and sneakily went back into Marinette's bag. With his mouth covered he gave a signal that Plagg would have to spill on what was going on after.

Plagg only let out a tiny sigh.

"So let me get this straight, you two were talking about the same subject we were learning about today?" The blonde questioned.

"Meh, it's good to know your sex smarts, but the fear of pregnancies isn't much of a problem." Plagg started after as they headed in the bathroom. Closing the stall, Adrien decided to give his partner some cheese, since he forgot to earlier.

"What do you mean?" The blonde's face was confused as he tilts his head.

"What I mean is, mm, Chat Noir and Ladybugs need to always be ready for battle, we can't afford for an unexpected pregnancy to occur or the Chat ,mm, Noir to be tied down,mm." He took the cheese and swallowed the rest whole. "The chances of getting a replacement at the last minute or even for a few years can take it's toll, we don't want the pressure pick if time is not on our side."

That made sense. They were still human, sex and pleasure can always have its' consequence if not kept an eye on. Plagg started to fly back into his bag. "As long as you are Chat Noir, you are in a sense...sterile. You can't get anyone or your Ladybug pregnant, no matter how much you try to...uh, do it."

Hearing that made Adrien feel, naughty at the thoughts he was getting in his head. Though he realized a thought.

"Would that mean, if I ever wished to have children someday, would I have to give you up or...I'll never be able to have my own?" The black kwani looked at him and he stared back for an answer. He knew that his Lady might want to have children someday, this might be heartbreaking for her. Before his partner could give him a proper answer, he heard someone speak.

"Hey, Adrien, you done? The girls and me want to go to a cafe to get some food for lunch, want to join?" Nino said as he peeked out the bathroom. Adrien quickly, 'flushed' the toilet and washed his hands to join them. This was his moment, he didn't need to mess this up.

Seeing Marinette like she was earlier, he doubt he would mess up enough for her to take notice. However, he had Nino and Alya there and that was a different story, so he had to watch himself.

As they were walking to the cafe, the girls ended up walking ahead of them, chatting to themselves. Looking over to his friend, he decided to ask him a question.

"Hey, Nino, have you ever been interested in girls, other than Alya and Marinette?" That maybe wasn't the best words put together, but his best friend knew how he was with things he didn't know.

"Well, yeah, but I mean you see the girl in front of me? She's the only person I'm truly interested in now." His gaze aimed at the Ladyblogger fanatic. There was a sparkle in his eye that Adrien surely knew was what he had when he looked at Marinette. Though there was a difference.

Nino had an innocent love Alya, while Adrien held a obsessive love for Marinette.

"You thinking of doing anything for your next date?" Nino shrugged. His face seemed a unsure, but he tried to be determined.

"No idea, but I'm thinking of asking her out to the movies soon. There's cool action movie from America I want to watch." He turned to his friend with a smirk going across his face. "So, I have a question for you." The blonde looked at the DJ and bit his lip.

"W-what?", he replied.

"Do you think Marinette is cute?" Nino said simply. Alya told him to ask, but knowing how dense his best friend is was a challenge in itself. Adrien started to fight down his blush. Refusing to let it show. Alya's pose in the front turned rigid, realizing he was about to answer. Being in the spotlight he could feel himself sweat.

"She is…? It's not that she's ugly…" Oops, he could feel Nino wince and Alya turn slightly towards him. Giving him a glare that was obviously there to kill him.

Shit.

"O-ok what I'm saying is, she's always been beautiful and I wouldn't think cute is enough to describe her someone as wonderful as her." He managed to say and his only reply was a gape from the two friends. Marinette, seemed to be focused on something else, not really paying attention to Adrien's confession.

Nino seemed satisfied with the answer, but Alya wasn't. She made contact with him and her eyes made signals. Hopefully this would get a better reaction from the blonde.

"That's sweet. Well you see our classmate Nathanael has been thinking of trying to put the moves on her for real. However, he worries he can't get the right words out to woo her. What you said might motivate him….?" Nino seriously didn't know if he even worded that right. Alya was mentally smacking herself, he can be a serious moron sometimes. She could feel herself cringe and looked over to her best friend who was looking at her phone.

It wasn't a complete lie or truth. Nathanael actually had the nerve to talk to Marinette earlier today and they even exchanged numbers. Alya was worried though, she wanted her friend to be happy. She needed to know if Adrien had any feelings for her friend to be sure. If not, they can all move on and her bestie can find someone she can hold dear to her as to them. If this model does then she can still encourage her friend to pursue him with no fear of her getting hurt or him feeling guilty.

Adrien wasn't sure what he meant, but the moment he heard Nathanael and woo her in the same sentence, he felt he snapped a bit.

"Well, what makes him so special that he can ask her out!?" He blurted out, but managed to compose himself. "Like...what makes him think he has a chance that she'll say yes after that akuma incident?" Despite the lame cover up, you could sense his passive aggressive tone spill through. The two stared in shock...was he jealous?

"Dude, you're so jealous." Nino deadpanned and Alya was definitely snickering at him.

Even though he cared for Nino as a brother and Alya was a good friend, he didn't need them to butt in already. He had everything laid out, but to see it all fall through because of these two? Well he needs to quicken the pace or play a bit dirty now. They were quite nosy, and his precious Buginette couldn't say no to her dearest friend if anything happens. It hasn't been a day and he's already fucking up. Some sneaky cat he was.

Alya might be his main problem he concluded though. Being a fan of their alter egos, he can't simply woe his Lady to submission compared to openly flirting with her. They had an audience, they had fans, and they had the one person that can bust them at any moment if they give into their desires. Once he headed home, he'll have to lay out another way to avoid her.

Quickly he paced up to Marinette and grabbed her wrist, noticing she was looking at her notes from earlier to pay attention to the whole commotion that just happened.

"A-A-Adrien?" She said in shock. He tugged her wrist, the feeling felt familiar and she jumped at his touch. The sense of deja vu couldn't complete as she got dragged off.

"I wanted to show you something." He said quickly and dragged her off to another direction.

"But what about the other two!?" Marinette exclaimed looking over at her two friends with the most confused look on her face.

"HEY, NINO, SHE'S ALL YOURS!" The only reply was that shout from the blonde as the two left behind stood there awkwardly.

Nino and Alya were sure they could stand there all day with what just happened. Once they managed to get their minds out of the gutter, Alya suddenly freaked.

"Hey, hey, Nino, what's up with Adrien!?" She turned to his direction and got close to his face. "He's acting strange. I've never seen him so bold around Marinette before!"

She may not be close to him, but she knew that the type of person Adrien showed off to be was definitely not doing that. Nino backed away, feeling a bit surprised at her sudden action, but tried to straighten himself up. "I didn't word what I said earlier, it might be my fault he's acting like this suddenly." He turned away, his face with guilt. Alya backed off and Nino continued.

"You and me both know that his home life isn't...the best. The way everyone perceives him, isn't what he's really like it at all. He does care, love, and...gets jealous." His face turned sour for a moment. The girl next to him titled her head. She was aware of his home life as well as how his father wasn't one would deserve the award for parenting. She wasn't sure where this was going to.

"Adrien has had some mild interest in Marinette for a while, even though he doesn't know that Marinette has liked him for so long. He's coming to, but the main problem with him is: Once he wants something, anything that can fulfill that longing he's had, he'll try his damndest to get it." Nino has only seen it a handful of times, but those little moments reminded him that his friend has gone through something he'll never understand.

Something he's grateful he won't ever have to.

Turning to Alya, his face was serious and she could feel this wasn't something to look over lightly now. "If he's really looking at her in a serious light, we need to be sure no one tries to pin at her when he's around…his jealousy is something to be feared." It was more so his envy, but they work hand in hand and Nino didn't know which were actually worse.

Alya gulped, was it good for them to come to this? Why didn't Nino say this earlier? Though from the look on his face, she can tell he was uncertain on Adrien's feelings in the first place. Whatever was going to happen, she needed to be sure that both her best friend and Adrien wouldn't be mentally destroyed at the end of it all. Maybe she should warn any Marinette admirers, especially poor Nathanael. The possibilities already felt draining.

Her and Nino were definitely not ready for this.

Elsewhere, the blonde managed to get them far enough from their friends, but still a few ways to return to school. He directed her to a cafe, a little more pricey than the one they were aim to go. Bringing her inside they stood in line and stared at the menu.

"You want anything? I'll buy." The girl jumped and started to fidget. He could feel a light chuckle wanting to come out, finding her doing that endearing.

"I-I mean you don't have to you know…" She's never seen the actual menu here before and felt she needed to take whatever was cheapest. The idea of ADRIEN paying for her was a nice thought, but she still didn't want to put the burden on him.

"I insist." He said as he put his hand on her shoulder and gave it a light rub. Not sure what to actually say, she merely nodded and looked at the menu. Looking down Adrien can see that Tikki in the bag that was peeped open. She seemed to be looking at him cautiously.

After buying their meal for lunch they spent a few minutes in silence, they walked out and Marinette looked back and forth, unsure of what was happening.

"H-Hey Adrien, w-what DID you want to show me?" She asked nervously. Marinette still was full of joy knowing she spent some time with her crush, but she felt something was off. Adrien was holding her hand once again and she was containing the feeling she had in her chest from bursting. She tried to ignore the off feeling to focus on her composure.

He suddenly lead her behind a tree and scanned the area, no one seemed to be around. It was a bit early, but this would be good to start. He'll plant his plan into her now.

"A-Adrien?" She wasn't sure to feel wary or be uncomfortable. If it was Chat Noir, she would have made him cut to the business already, but this was her crush. She couldn't possibly do that to him!

He let go of her hand and placed his hands holding her cheeks. His face was indescribable, but she felt like prey trapped by her predator. There was a pull to him, as if his body alone was calling to her own. She could feel apart of herself scream out however, begging for him not to do what she thinks he was going to.

"Hm, Mari, have you ever known how cute you be?" That caught her off guard and she gulped. She stood still, unsure of what's to happen. She's never seen Adrien like this. His green eyes felt like they were piercing her soul. Deep down she worried she might plain out admit she's Ladybug to him; she kept herself vigilant.

"No…I've never found myself...that cute." She managed to say. His eyes scanned her eyes, nose, then her lips that were slightly trembling. His right thumb started to lightly rub her lip, enjoying the softness of it and imaging how they must feel.

"Mari, you shouldn't put yourself down like that…" He felt himself come closer to her, his body almost crushing her against the tree. The soft mounds of her clothes covered breasts rubbed against his own covered chest.

Marinette felt like she was in a trance, she wasn't sure what was going on, but her heart was racing and she could feel adrenaline coming through. The feeling in her started to push at her, wanting her to make him stop.

He leaned forward and her heart felt like it was about to burst. Was he going to kiss her?

Unfortunately, her phone went off and Marinette snapped back to reality.

Quickly, she checked the message, seeing it was a scolding text from her close friend. Adrien silently cursed, but kept his composure. He realized he would have to tone himself down instead of getting into her personal space already.

"A-Ah, Alya says we need to hurry back, b-but Adrien what just happened-" She was cut off as he kissed the side of her lip. She could feel his moist tongue suddenly and she felt herself shudder.

"I think you are a wonderful person." He said simply. "Oh, and you had a crumb on you that was really bothering me." He gave her a wink before he took her hand and they walked back to school. Marinette confused on what happen, but starstruck just as much could only gape in silence. He kissed the back of her hand as he walked her back to class.

"I'm sorry." He said suddenly, he could feel Marinette jump with surprise behind him. "I shouldn't have just upped and kissed you like that. You must have felt uncomfortable that I was in your personal space."

The dark haired girl wasn't sure what to say, but breathed in. "I-I'm sure you were caught in the moment and just-well I mean you most likely just-" She started to ramble, not really sure how to excuse what he just did to her. Her loyalty to him made him want to bring her somewhere and go even further as he wanted. However, they still had class and he had to keep his grades up.

"Still, I shouldn't have done that. I don't want to scare you away, you're my friend." His face was sincere, but he could feel the creeping partial lie he just told her. He's wanted her for so long and he can't let her run.

"Well...Just try not to do it again?" Marinette said, though she herself wasn't sure of her current answer. She was willing to look pass it though.

Adrien pulled her in for a hug and held for for a moment. "Kissing your hand, cheeks, or giving hugs are what friends do right?" He placed a kiss on her forehead and they continued to the classroom.

Marinette was at a loss of words. She reasoned that with his lifestyle, he would expect that's what friends do. A part of her wanted to say that something was VERY wrong, but the other won by sympathizing. Looking at his backside, she could only make a small smile out of concern for him.

She was completely unaware, of his dark smirk the entire time.

Once they got to the hallway, they noticed no one was present towards the room. Turning around he gave her a grin, one they made her entire being shutter. He put his finger against her lips, and he whispered hotly against her ear.

"Don't tell anyone about what happened, please?" The way he said it, charmed her and she only nodded as he kissed her gently on the cheek. Letting go of her hand, he opened the door and they entered to class.

Walking in he could tell Alya was already trying to barrage questions onto her friend. Nino asked him what he was doing and he calmly said they went to a better spot to eat at. The nervousness Nino showed through his eyes made Adrien know he was aware of what was to happen. The class started once more and he decided to put more attention this time. He had his ear on the girls behind him, trying to be sure Marinette wouldn't open her mouth. To his glee, she never did.

The day went by like a breeze right after and as they were leaving for the day. He turned to see Marinette give him a small smile as everyone was leaving and he returned her another wink. Chatting with Nino for awhile he decided to get ready. He had to patrol with his Lady and would give her civilian self a 'special' visit.

Walking into the car he needed to be sure for tonight's patrol and after. He needed everything planned out for good and hopefully everything will start to sew together soon.

Marinette will be his.

'Watch out, the real fun has yet to start, My Lady.'

Her heart, body, mind, and soul will be his to selfishly have.

And no one will have her.

No one.

And there was nothing she could that will stop him.