After going through the first 55 pages of the Ladyofacat's tumblr I got so many ideas I just had to type something up, and here we are. This tumblr has a lot fic ideas being passed around, happy place, and a few inspired me to write this up. Since they were all from Anonymous users it is hard to give credit without going through those 55 pages again and listing each page that I am talking about, not happening. I was planning on just doing a short One Shot but it has become this three chapter fic, not that I am complaining. This is my first fic in this Fandom so please be gentle with me, /wink.

Disclaimer: Miraculous: The adventures of Ladybug and Chat Noir does not belong to me, all original characters are the property of their creators and animators.

Fic ideas were particularly inspired by the first 55 pages of ladyofacat's tumblr, I recommend you check it out, good stuff.

Comics quoted and partially used were created by terrazelda and malchaance on tumblr, you'll know them when you read them.

Dedicated to ladyofacat, who owns the tumblr that got me started on this fic, so thanks.

WarNinGs: Angsty moments, first time writing for this Fandom.

Aishi Say

"Another day, I'm back at school
I think about him, he's so cool
He looks at me, I look away
But does he see me anyway?

Oh-oh-oh!
He's got me spinning around
Oh-oh-oh!
My feet are off the ground
Oh-oh-oh!
And when the sun goes down,
That's what I become…"

From the alternate version of the official English version of the opening theme, pasted right from the wikia. Now on to the story.

Miraculous! Simply the best! Up To The Test When Things Go Wrong!

Alya sighed softly from where she was lounging on pink and white stripped chair on Marinette's balcony. Her dark haired friend was in her room finishing up some project or other, she often seemed to have a few going at once. Her apologies for being behind had been laughingly waved off, Alya assuring her it was not a problem. It was a nice night so she had opted to sit outside and work on some blog work that she had let lag a little. Keeping everything up date took time, and she had plenty of video to watch for clues. Anything that could help her figure out what was really going on in this town was helpful. Sadly since any and everyone could be Akumatized at anytime it was hard to give tips on how to avoid it. She had been working on a report of all the times Chloe had caused an attack, it was a little scary once she started working. The blonde princess wannabe was like a plague, both Alya and Nino were convinced she would be the cause of Adrien's and Marinette's Akumatized bad days. It did not surprise her Adrien had not been attacked yet, the guy could remain patient with Chloe, though she clearly got on his nerves at times. The emotional Marinette was more of a surprise, perhaps because she jumped moods so fast around Chloe the little Akuma got confused and went after someone else. Amusing side projects and the like aside they both had work to do tonight. A flash of darting black drew hazel eyes, jumping to her feet she ran up to the railing. Waving like mad she meowed, smirking when a shadow paused, turned and ran towards her. Backing up she blinked when Chat Noir landed lightly on the stone divide free of plants, head tilting at her. Alya was pretty use to being around the black clad young man, you follow Ladybug around as much as she did you got to know Chat Noir as well. Smiling at his slightly confused expression she sat back down, "Thanks for coming over."

Chat Noir tilted his head at the dark skinned female he had made friends with mostly through Nino and later Marinette. He had to admit she had the drive, if not always the common sense needed, to keep up with his Ladybug most of the time. When she smiled at him he smiled a little back, "Chat, curiosity, all that. You aren't in any danger are you? I mean you're awfully calm, but you are kind of use to the whole being in danger thing...have you considered not running into danger like you are wearing one of these too?" A clawtip tapped his masked temple, Alya did love her superheroes.

Alya grinned at the blond male, he had saved her life more then once personally. "Now where is the fun in that Minou?" Holding up her recording phone she watched him tilt his head at it, "I've been wanting to interview you properly for a while now, you got more then a few minutes this time?" She could always count on the pair for a soundbyte or two, but they rarely had the time for more.

"You want to interview just me?!" Chat Noir asked beaming, most reporters were more focused on Ladybug. Alya was a Ladybug fan, but her blog never failed to mention his work as well, and not just when he saved her form being too bold.

Chuckling at his excitement Alya nodded, he was like a giant kitten with his adorable expression. She was so happy she had caught that on film, "Why so surprised there hotshot? You are Ladybug's partner, she has said a few times she could not do her job without you. You are free aren't you?"

Chat nodded, leaning forward slightly as felines did, "Was just getting some air so you aren't keeping me from anything, aren't you lucky? Now what can this chat tell Ladybug's number one female fan hm?"

"Nice save there Minou, you flatter you," Alya teased getting a grin, how did Ladybug keep a straight face around this guy? "I have a few fan questions I would love to run by you, fans love a good mystery."

Chat Noir preened, making fans smile was a side benefit of his calling, one he could not always enjoy. "Ask away Lady Scribe, this minou is all ears." This would be much more therapeutic then running and flipping to clear his head, and the view was soothing.

Alya nodded as she took her laptop and opened it, opening the document of questions, musings, rumors, and theories she had complied. After getting to sit down with Ladybug she had worked on a few lists in case she got a second chance, she was still waiting for a second full interview. Catching Chat looking around she noted his ears shift like a real chat's tracking sound. "Those move?"

"Huh?" Chat asked, looking up when Alya did, "Oh sure. Um if you zoom in I'll show you?" When his classmate nodded he perked his ears, flattened them, waggled them, showing off the fact they moved like a real feline ears even if they were not. "They can hear anything a real chat can too, human ears are less sensitive to certain pitches."

"Does everything sound strange to you since you hear out of another part of your head? And how is your colorvission while we're at it?" Alya had to admit they were cute, even if they did look like they were bolted to his hair if not his head.

Chat chuckled, his goggles had to make people wonder. Pulling back some hair he allowed Alya to get a good shot of his normal ears, he was use to being in front of a camera. "Don't feel bad they are hard to see with me flipping about all the time. I see color just fine, maybe slightly green tinted. These give me night vision, useful since I am a chat."

Turning to her list Alya ignored her slight embarrassed blush, even if he was right about how easy it was to miss the ears. "I have noticed you are often in the background with the victims while Ladybug is getting all the praise...not that anyone thinks she is a glory hound but...care to shed some light on this?"

Chat Noir frowned slightly, tilting his head before leaning forward, anyone but Alya he might just take some offense to being asked that. "You know how our powers work pretty well right?"

"Sure, she uses her power of good luck, or you use your bad luck, and then you guys have five minutes to win before your transformations were off. Everyone knows that, well maybe not how your powers work, unless you want to share?" Alya knew he inflicted bad luck on the bad guys while Ladybug blessed the pair with good luck. Being up close for a few fights she had picked up a few things not everyone else did, his power was a little creepy.

"Ladybug always has to use her Lucky Charm to either stop the Akuma, or clean up the mess, I do not always have to use my Cataclysm. Since I can stay around longer I simply do, we both know she would if she could. You see after we use our powers we have to recharge them, and forcing them to recharge quickly causes it to take longer later. If she always forced the charge just to say hi to the people after saving them she might not be able to save more later. As you know I can fight, even destroy, Akuma but I cannot purify them and fix the damage they caused."

"A few of our readers have wondered what you are good for when you cannot purify them, nor are you immune to their effects." Alya bit her lip when Chat Noir looked down, ears dropping with his shoulders. "Chat Noir and I are an amazing team. Chat Noir is not my sidekick, Chat's my partner. I can't imagine doing this all alone without him." Chat Noir blinked, perking up as she continued, she had not meant to hurt his feelings. "Sounds to me like Ladybug is convinced she needs you, not sure why there is any doubt."

Chat Noir rubbed the back of his head, it was hard to argue with Alya, even harder when she went and used logic like that. "Stop I'm blushing."

"But it's so cute," Alya teased back, reaching out she ruffled his hair, giggling at his purring. "How does Ladybug keep a straight face around you silly minou?"

Chat Noir grinned, Alya really was a lot of fun herself, "Practice. I'm dead serious here, cheering her up is one of my favorite duties as her partner."

"Is she often down? She always seems so upbeat to me...brave face?" Alya was sure fighting Akuma everyday had to get them both down now and then, not to mention whatever went on in their lives when they were not wearing masks.

"Often no, she was a little unsure at first but once she got the hang of it she saw I was right. Paris needs us, and we need each other. Our first day was a little hit and miss." Chat Noir shrugged slightly, it had all worked out for the best.

Alya rubbed the back of her head, "yeah...Thanks for saving me from getting crushed by that car."

"My pleasure," Chat Noir assured the dark skinned teen before kissing her hand, she was a good friend to him with or without the mask.

"Charmer,"Alya cooed as she pulled her hand away, giggling when he just waggled his eyebrows at her in teasing. Turning she took a cookie from the plate sitting on the chair and held it out, smirking at his blink. "Go on Chaton it's really good."

Frowning slightly Chat Noir took the large cookie, sniffing it for a moment before taking a bite, grinning, "It's so soft!"

Alya chuckled, he really was adorable, "Marinette's parents run the bakery downstairs so I totally get spoiled. You've met her right?"

"Yes, My Lady asked me to watch her when we faced Evillustrator, who was one of the nicest Akumatized victims we've ever faced by the way. She's your best friend isn't she?" Chat Noir knew all about Marinette, but that was as Adrien.

Alya nodded, she did not put a lot of personal information on the Ladyblog, but now and then it was nice to remind her readers she was just a normal teen. "Good memory Minou. She's done the graphic work on the Ladyblog, I'm a reporter not an artist. My Boyfriend Nino, a huge fan of yours by the way, has been working on some music for the site."

Chat Noir nodded as he nibbled on his cookie, Nino had mentioned it, he seemed pleased with the progress so far. "Right one of our first fights, good taste in music."

Alya smiled a little, Nino would love hearing that, "He is one of the few people from my class Chloe didn't cause, Adrien did."

Chat Noir blinked, swallowing the bite of cookie that had kept him from blurting out anything damning. "The model?"

"Yeah, nice kid really not at all stuck up. Nino could care less the guy was famous, or rich, the fact Chloe was his only friend was unexceptionable. Just like that my sweet goofy Nino adopted Adrien, it was so cute. When he found out his new best buddy's dad wouldn't let him throw a party he got mad, perfectly understandable, and well...you and Ladybug fixed everything."

"Chloe can't be that bad...can she?" Chat had heard nothing but negative tones when him being Chloe's friend had come up. Marinette, one of the nicest people he had ever met, had shunned him because of it at first. Chloe was no saint, but was he the only one who saw some good in her besides Sabrina?

Alya sighed, the guy had no idea, "You've met her right?"

"Yeah, I was watching her before Ladybug asked me to watch Marinette. She got on Ladybug's nerves like no one I have ever seen, it was not pleasant." Ladybug never would have run off as she had if he had not been there to watch the blonde. Chat knew his lady was not that kind of person, and it was not as if Chloe had been on her best behavior.

"That girl is a total diva, she thinks we all should worship the ground she walks on, and really hates poor Marinette. According to the statistics I have been putting together like 75% of all Akuma victims can be directly traced to her, and like 95% of all our classmates are her fault." She noted the green eyes blink and widen, it was a scary thought. "I swear when Marinette and Adrien finally snap it will be her fault, even Saints have their breaking points."

Chat Noir frowned looking down, was Plagg the only thing keeping him from being Akumatized? The effects of Akumatized victims still effected him, but could he be fully Akumatized while wearing his ring? If the answer was yes would it be Chloe's clinging, or his father indifference, that would cause him to become a danger to his friends and his Lady? "Scary thought."

Alya nodded holding out another cookie, she knew Ladybug would save her friends when they finally did snap. "Yeah. I know she will just claim I am being mean because I am Marinette's best friend, and maybe that is part of it, but I have the numbers to back it. I don't hate the girl, most of the time, but she needs to change like yesterday. Adrien is rich, famous, and adorable, but I have never seen him lord over anyone. You find all this interesting?"

"I am a normal enough guy under all this magical leather...well that sounded strange sorry." Black clawed hand ruffled blond hair as the teen rubbed the back of his head embarrassed. "If Antibug returns I will protect you promise." Nibbling on his cookie Chat frowned slightly, he had seen Chloe cause a few attacks himself. Having real friends now he could see Chloe was not really his friend anymore, but he hated to just give up on her.

"Chloe will really let Marinette have it when Adrien finally figures out Marinette has a crush on him, they'd be so cute together." Alya was waiting for that day, it would make her best friend so happy, and she was just adorable happy.

Chat Noir frowned when Alya mentioned Chloe and Marinette again, blinking when he came up again. 'Marinette has a crush on me?! Is that why she acts like that around me…she can't care about me being famous since she would barely even talk to me when we first met. So what should I do now? I really like Marinette, she is the sweetest girl I know, but Ladybug...Ladybug who sees me as nothing more then her friend and partner...It would be wrong to betray Ladybug, though if she really has no feelings for me then maybe...what am I even thinking?'

"Hey Minou you with me?" Alya asked snapping her fingers at Chat Noir, he looked so deep in thought all of a sudden. Green eyes blinked as he looked up, "Don't worry so much about future Akuma attack there Chaton, you guys already beat Antibug."

Chat Noir sighed, fine with Alya not knowing why he had really been lost in thought, "Still would rather not do that again."

"Yeah the idea of Antibug going after my friends is not my fave thought either, trust me." Alya would not want Marinette at the mercy of a jealousy powered Chloe, Adrien would be safer. "So when you got these powers were you psyched or freaked? I love superhero stuff so origin story question time, no worries about iffy subjects."

"To be honest I was psyched, still am. In fact I first met Ladybug while I was practicing tightrope walking on my staff and she just dropped in on me, she was so cute all shy. Oh I hope she doesn't get mad I said that." Chat Noir grinned, Ladybug had been so unsure at times when they had been starting out, and perhaps he had been a bit too rash. Over time they had learned to work together much better then they had when facing Stoneheart.

"Shy Ladybug aw I'm so jealous now. So neither of you minded working with each other at first?" Alya wanted to hear the whole story, she was so curious about them both. She had met them during their first fight, she still owed Chat Noir for saving her from being crushed by that flying car.

"What like thinking we could do this alone? Ladybug was a little unsure but everyone has bad days like that. Where you hoping for a bit more of a story there?" Tone was teasing, Chat Noir knew Alya wanted interesting not necessarily drama, she got enough of that from Chloe.

"Be nice Minou or no more cookies," Alya chuckled when Chat pouted ears dropping, poor Nino missing all the fun again. "You know once this goes live you'll end up being buried in cookies."

Chat Noir curled his fingers around his chin, clawtip tapping his cheek for a moment before shrugging, "I think I'll just about survive, it takes a lot of energy to fight evil."

Alya nodded holding out another cookie, grinning when he leaned forward and chomped it as he pulled away. She would be getting a ton of hits with her own version of cute chat videos, especially if she could get him to drop by more often. "Would you hate me if I asked you to maybe show up in the daytime for some tricks? I mean it could be fun to show off a little for the fans."

Chat nodded as he lowered the cookie, "I don't think Ladybug would object to a little showing off for the fans, finding the time is a bit harder. Hm...I'll talk to her about next time I see her."

"That would be great, the fans will love it, and I can bring Nino!" Alya was in love with the idea already, Nino would be so stoked.

Chat chuckled, Alya happy could be a little scary, and making Nino happy was a nice bonus. "The more the merrier, besides he'll totally owe you one."

Alya squeed as she lunged and hugged a startled Chat Noir, "So loving you right now!"

"If you love me anymore I think you might break me," Chat Noir teased, grinning when she let go looking as embarrassed as he had earlier. "Hate to eat and run but I promised my Lady I would be out tonight, and this is not what she meant."

"Oh don't feel bad, she'll understand, besides how can I stay mad at such a cute chaton out keeping my city safe? I'll bring more sweets with me whenever you two can fit me in, showing off requires sugar rushes." Alya winked with a grin, having a little fun with superpowers was a side perk.

Chat Noir stood, bowing to Alya as he often did for Ladybug before falling back, laughter echoing as he returned to the shadows and rooftops. He would have to short out how he felt for Marinette before he did anything. She was his friend and there was no reason to risk that anytime soon, for all their sakes.

Miraculous! Simply the best! Up To The Test When Things Go Wrong!

Marinette sighed softly as she leaned back in her swivel chair, the designs in her head had all been sketched, list of supplies she needed had been written up, room cleaned and tidied after a busy few days. Alya was upstairs doing editing work on her site, or something like that she had not been paying enough attention. With her work done she glanced at the corner of her screen, it seemed Alya had been busy. Alya had a password only section of her blog where she upload raw video and the like and it had been used recently. Typing in the password she blinked at Chat Noir sitting on her balcony like a chat, head tilted, expression confused. Did he always look that adorable confused? "I've been wanting to interview you properly for a while now, you got more then a few minutes this time?" Marinette shook her head Alya was very driven, at least she was not in danger this time.

"You want to interview just me?!" Chat Noir asked beaming, he was like a giant kitten with his adorably excited expression. Marinette giggled, she had seen him that happy when there had been two of her. Her expression darken when she remembered clinging to his fading form, she had almost lost so many of her friends that day. Alya's teasing voice drew her back to the video, her friend had confidence to spare. Chat Noir leaned in slightly as he assured her best friend he was free, casually bantering right back as he often did with her. Alya not missing a beat as she continued, it did not surprise Marinette that they got along. Chat Noir had been much more confident about his calling then she had been, he had also been right. She smiled thinking back on his little pep talk, as much as his more carefree attitude could get on her nerves he did know how to reassure her. Chat showing off his moveable ears got another giggle, they really were cute. She blinked when she heard Chat's serious tone, one he rarely used around civilians unless ordering them to run. From what he was saying Marinette assumed Alya had asked about his hanging around after fights when he could. It was not as if their five minute time limit was not common knowledge by now, unlike a few of their other powers. When Alya continued she bit her lip when Chat's face fell, he looked so sad she wanted to hug him. The Chat she knew was such a happy person, always ready with a joke, pun, or smile for her. It made him very endearing, it was one of the reasons she hated to see him upset or in trouble. Alya wasted no time quoting Ladybug to cheer him up, that reporter had gotten on Marinette's nerves. Chat Noir risked his life every fight, far more then she did since he put himself between her and attacks. She hated that was how he still saw himself, as if he was nothing more then a human shield. Even if her powers could heal any damage done to him it did not mean he should be so reckless. Looking back at the screen Chat was nibbling on a cookie mood cheerful again, it was hard to stay unhappy when eating one of her family's sweets. Turning off the video she headed upstairs, not seeing Chat anywhere, "Alya?"

"Oh hey girl, you just missed our friendly neighborhood stray Chat. He really likes your cookies by the way, so cute." Alya had enjoyed their little talk, it was great getting to know the real people behind the masks.

Marinette frowned slightly, Chat was fine, Alya was good at cheering people up after all. She would make sure he was all right next time she saw him, which would be soon enough. "How did you get his attention anyway?"

"Oh I just waved and meowed and he came right over, poor guy was a little confused but he's really nice. He likes you by the way." Alya was more then happy making friends with both of the good Miraculous users.

"He, he...what?!" Marinette squeaked, sure she had gotten along with Chat but his flirting had been playful, not serious. He was always doing that with her, though his affection was true, and he had not acted any differently with her. Chloe was the only girl she had not seen Chat play charming with, not that she blamed him since chats were said to be good at reading people.

Alya giggled at Marinette freaking out, it was adorably funny. "Yeah he remembers you in a good way, duh right?"

"You two talked about me?" Marinette frowned at her best friend, not sure how she felt about it.

"You came up, what can I say we talked a lot about Chloe causing Akuma victims….I think I scared him a little there." Alya knew exactly how he had to feel, and she would not even have to do all the fighting.

Marinette sighed in relief, she did not mind Chat's teasing all the time, but if he did it to her as Ladybug and Marinette she might have to hurt him. "Alya you really should not scare the nice young man."

"I didn't exactly mean to, and he is no fan of Chloe either, knew he was smart." Alya winked, maybe if Ladybug chided Chloe on her blog as well that girl might change. Even a little change for the better would be a nice start.

"Chloe is no fan of his either, which is strange because he is cute and famous, which is her type." Marinette could understand after their first meeting had gone oh so well, Chloe had completely ignored Chat before she became Ladybug. Antibug kept going on about how Ladybug was helpless without Chat, or trying to turn Chat against Ladybug. As if anyone as loyal as Chat would ever betray her without an Akuma involved, or he was anyone's pet. Sure he made jokes about it himself, but those were just in good humor. As Ladybug she did enjoy teasing Chat a bit like he was really her loyal attack minou, but she would never try and control him for real.

Alya smiled in agreement, he was cute in more ways then one. "That boy is adorable, he must be a blast to work with."

Marinette smiled at that, she could not ask for a better partner or friend, "He was interesting all right."

"Alright girl time to show you what I've been up to, and you can show me what you were doing." Alya grabbed the plate with a few cookies left before dragging her friend back inside.

Miraculous! Simply the best! Up To The Test When Things Go Wrong!

Adrien sighed softly as he glanced at his silver ring, his mind still going in circles from last night. Right now he preferred dwelling on how well his powers would protect him from Akuma rather then crushes. Now that he finally had friends he did not want to lose any of them, not that he thought Marinette would hate him or anything. At least not like she had at first, though she might avoid him again for a while. He did not want to lose Marinette's cheerful energy, just being around her cheered him up sometimes. Was he leading her on by being her friend? No, they got along that was no lie on his part. How could he save the city practically everyday but had no idea how to save something as simple as a friendship? Burying his face in folded arms he sighed, how was civilian life more complicated then hero life?

"Hey you alright dude?" Nino asked as he sat down, Adrien looked either exhausted or miserable, it was hard to tell when all he had seen was the sigh and lowering of his head. Adrien was a nice guy and he hated to see him upset, just like Alya hated to see Marinette the same way.

Adrien considered just ignoring the question, but turned his head to glance at Nino, "I have no idea."

Nino blinked, the poor guy sounded drained and miserable, "Wanna talk about it? That is what friends are for."

Adrien closed his eyes, Nino had been great to him since they met, "What do you do when a girl has a crush on you?"

Nino frowned before grinning, it was about time the guy noticed he had fangirls and asked him what to do about it. Adrien was a great guy but clueless about how to deal with certain things, it was only natural since he had been so sheltered from other people. He had meet the Old Man and was still trying to figure out how Adrien had turned out so nice, he had to take after his mother. "Well there are two types of crushes really." Green eyes blinked as Adrien half raised his head, poor kid really was clueless. "You got people like Chloe who are only after someone for looks, fame, or money. These shallow people need to be firmly told no. I know you aren't big on confrontation, but you need to tell that girl hands off."

Adrien sighed, it was not the first time he had been told that about Chloe. When he had first started coming to school like a normal person her clinging had been more startling then annoying. As he made more friends and saw how Chloe had changed he grew tried of her clinging, Marinette never tried to show off the fact they were friends. "You think she would actually care?"

Nino sighed, Chloe was so self-centered no only meant no if she said it, "Do it with enough watching and she'll get so huffy she'll lay off."

"Maybe," Adrien agreed sounding miserable, she had been his only friend and he did not enjoy feeling like he was the one turning on her. She had changed for the worst, but if he didn't try to change her who would? Would getting it through her head he did not care about her in that way help or hurt her in the long run?

Nino placed a hand on Adrien's shoulder when he lowered his head again, the guy was a Saint for not giving up on that spoiled brat. "The second kind are the ones who actually care about who you really are, or at least don't see just a pretty famous rich face."

"Like you and Marinette?" Adrien asked lifting his head again, he knew Marinette cared about him and not because he was any of those things, not that he would blame her for thinking he was cute.

"Well yeah, Marinette is kinda shy around you because you are all famous and she doesn't always know how to act around you." Nino knew Alya would hate him if he just told Adrien Marinette liked him, confirming it was a different story.

Bright green eyes blinked as they widened, "That is why she acts like that? I thought she was still embarrassed over our first meeting." So Marinette was not sure how to act around him because he was something she was not use to, he knew how that felt. Had she decided she cared more about him then she did a friend after getting to know him a little? Her best friend was dating his, so she had to hear them talking about him, and they did interact in school now.

Nino chuckled behind his hand, that was so adorably Adrien. "Look man she got over that after you two talked, and she saw you were not a slightly nicer male version of Chloe." Adrien groaned and he chuckled again, his friend had been so lost his first day on why so many reacted badly to him being friends with Chloe. "You know how emotional Marinette is, all that energy comes out in strange ways sometimes."

Adrien smiled at that, she had often worried or confused him with her odd reactions to him, she had become much calmer as they got more use to each other. Lifting his head he frowned slightly in thought, "That is true...I'm not sure how I feel about freaking her out so much."

Nino shook his head, if Adrien saw it as freaking out this might be harder then they thought. "She does like ya man, seriously it's not like your scare her or anything."

Adrien interlocked his fingers before resting his chin on them, "Oh I know it's just...when she acts all shy or nervous it makes me feel the same way. No one else does that to me, and I have met some very shy fans, now that I can actually meet them sometimes." It had been great the first day with everyone asking for his autograph and now treating him like a normal person, most of the time.

"Yeah that would take some getting use to," Nino agreed, Adrien was a very approachable guy as long as you were nice to him. He had to admit he was expecting more of an ego out of a model as famous as Adrien was, and with a father like that.

Adrien glanced at Nino, if he was Chat Noir he would just flirt a little and see what she did, Marinette teased him a bit like Ladybug so at least she saw the person behind the mask. "You think Marinette has a crush on me?"

Nino swallowed, being asked that so casually had thrown him a little, "Would that really surprise you?"

"No, I guess not...I just don't know what to do," Adrien was still so unsure about the entire thing. He had given his heart to Ladybug the day he met her, his feelings for her had not changed. She seemed to warm to him more as time went on, but she still denied she loved him that way, and she might truly not. Another boy had come up a few times, someone she thought he would get along with, but she refused to tell him who. Sighing he had always given up after a few tries, she trusted him but it seemed the competition was unaware of his Lady's feelings.

"Right you have a mad crush on Ladybug," Nino teased, not that he blamed his friend she was great, Alya knew her better then anyone besides Chat Noir. "It's sweet you don't want to hurt anyone, but that is why they are called crushes dude."

Adrien sighed closing his eyes, Nino's advice was always like that, "You think I should forget about Ladybug?"

"Well let's say she likes you too, admitting that would paint a big fat target on your back. Every Akuma in town would be flapping their little wings right at you, not a pleasant thought. I mean even Chat Noir can't deal with them 24/7 alone."

Adrien nodded, Ladybug was all about protecting people same as he was, she would never admit she cared about him as Adrien if she felt it would endanger him. She was so dead set on them not knowing who the other was he could not even simply remove his mask and assure her he would be all right. No she would never forgive him for just showing her like that, and if she did love him as Adrien she would worry even more about him as he fought as Chat Noir. No telling her his secret was not a good idea unless he was sure she loved him as both, he was both. The idea of her loving Adrien but never loving Chat as more then a dear friend stung a bit. If he did know who Ladybug really was would it change his feelings? Blinking when a random thought hit him he frowned, was it possible? Alya had said neither he or Marinette had been Akumatized, and he had never seen them together. Could he have been sitting with arms reach of her all this time and simply not noticed, what because he was so use to her? "What if Marinette realizes she doesn't really love me as more then a friend...it would ruin everything?"

"Dude according to Alya that girl has been tripping over herself because of you since she forgave you." Grinning at a blink that could only mean 'that long' he continued. "She may still have you on a bit of a pedestal, but I think she knows you well enough to know how she feels. I mean you do like her don't you? Like if Ladybug was not in the picture would there be anything stopping you besides fear it won't work out?"

Adrien was silent for a long moment as he considered that question, finally shaking his head he crossed his arms on the smooth wooden desktop. "No, Dad seemed to like her well enough the few times they interacted...I wouldn't scare her if I asked her out?"

"Well...maybe a little, but not in a bad way. You two have slowly become friends so just keep showing her the real you, it'll be just fine." Nino knew they would be fine as long as they didn't try rushing into anything. Once Marinette saw Adrien the person, and no longer saw the model at all, they would be a real couple and not just crushes.

Adrien frowned slightly, it made sense if he suddenly asked her out on a proper date she would freak out. Something that was casual and with Nino and Alya would not worry her as much, they all did things together anyway. Nodding he smiled, "Thanks Nino that helped a lot."

Nino patted his shoulder, Adrien needed someone to love him for just him, God knew his father sucked at it. "It's what I'm here for dude."

"Oh the boys are being cute again." Alya cooed as she entered the room and sat down behind Nino, it was always nice seeing the boys in a good mood.

"My boy needed a little cheering up, all is now right in the world." Nino teased back, very pleased with himself, Alya would be so proud.

"Come on Marinette before the others rush in here and trample you!" Alya called, before glancing at Adrien and wondering what had been bothering him, most likely his father again.

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Marinette sighed softly, she had finished watching the video Alya was going to post, and she could not stop thinking. She was so use to Chat Noir after so long, and he acted just as he always did in costume until her crush came up. The surprised look on his face had been a bit too surprised, not that anyone but her would know that. Had Chat Noir realized she liked Adrien and that was why he reacted that way? It was not impossible that he could have figured it out. He was curious and did pay attention, not that he always acted like it. She had seen Adrien as Ladybug, those glorious eyes had stared at her in awe, she could have stood there just staring back forever. As much as she wanted to be with Adrien she was afraid of anyone learning Ladybug cared about anyone beyond Chat Noir, who was already a target. Whatever the reason for Chat's shock at least he would not do anything insane, even if he really did love her he would never hurt an innocent out of jealousy.

Walking into the room she looked up at Alya's call, quickly sitting down behind Adrien. The blond was smiling with Nino, and Marinette found herself smiling as well. She had seen enough of the real Adrien to know how precious that smile was, and why it need tot be protected. Sighing softly she blinked when Adrien turned and smiled up at her, smiling back she wondered what had made him so happy. When he turned back to Nino she froze, Adrien was a fan of Ladybug he had to have seen Alya's video by now. Turning red she lowered her head and tried working on sketches, he hadn't looked bothered so that was a start. Was he so happy because now he knew why she acted so spacy around him? His smile had been warm so she was not worried he was playing with her, he was nothing like Chloe besides blonde and rich. "Alya did you edit the video at all?"

"Nope, don't worry Adrien likes you remember?" Alya reminded her friend, wondering if maybe that was what Adrien needed cheering up about? Was he worried about ruining one of the few true friendships he had? God could he and Marinette be more made for each other if they tried?

Marinette bit her lip, she knew they got along now, she had been so unfair to him at first but he had forgiven her easily. Those lovely eyes had been so sad and sincere she had not doubted him for a heartbeat, it was the moment she fell in love. Not with a pretty face she had seen countless times, but with the boy who owned it. Someone so kind yet unsure, how had she missed it at first? Chloe had almost cost her something truly precious. "It helps I don't cling to him constantly."

Alya giggled at the muttering, that had to get old fast, "Like you could if you wanted to, you turn pink when he just looks at you let alone touches you."

Marinette squeaked, waving when Nino and Adrien turned to blink at her, "Sorry."

"Alya what is this trash you are posting about me being Mrs. Papillon, and as if anyone cares about Marinette least of all Chat Noir? We all know he is in love with Ladybug and no one else, why else would he not kiss my hand?" Chloe stopped hands on her hips, looking smug as always.

Marinette opened her moth to retort, leaving it open when Adrien stood frowning at his fellow blonde. "Leave her alone Chloe," Adrien ordered frowning warningly, he was tried of Chloe picking on Marinette, no mater what else he felt for either of them.

Chloe blinked slightly, turning to Adrien surprised he was coming to Marinette's defense. "I'm sorry Adrikins but she has to learn her place."

Adrien glared, he was not in the mood for this today, "I hate to have to say this Chloe but I am the one who chooses who I like not you, you don't own me...you'll never own me."

Chloe gaped, that glare was like nothing she had ever seen, it scared her, "But...but...Fine date the little pastry chief if that is what you want, I am so done with you."

Adrien sighed, fists balling before relaxing, there was nothing he could say to change Chloe. "At least she cares about someone other then herself." He muttered turning his back on Chloe and sitting back down, eyes closing.

Chloe glared at Marinette before storming out of the room with out another word.

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Adrien frowned as he walked up behind Marinette, who was scribbling frantically in her sketch book. Waiting until she lifted her hand so she would not tear paper to speak up, "You don't have to avoid me Marinette."

Marinette jumped, chair jerking back only to be caught by firm hands keeping her from falling over. Tilting her head back she blinked up at Adrien, those normally bright eyes still somewhat cloudy. "I...I have caused you so much trouble today I just...I am so sorry."

Adrien shook his head sadly, "You did nothing wrong Marinette. I should have told her off a long time ago it's just...she was my only friend for so long I just did not want to give up on her."

Marinette placed a gentle hand on Adrien's, he was so loyal, "I know how you feel."

Adrien looked down at his hand and smiled slightly, "Would you mind if I joined you?"

"Oh, no, please?" Marinette offered just shy of shouting, she was still not in complete control of herself around Adrien, even as Ladybug. He sat down to her right and looked down, clearly not sure what to say exactly. "Adrien about the whole crush thing I...um...oh where to begin?"

Adrien looked up, tilting his head slightly at the embarrassed teen knowing how she felt. When they had first met she would not even allow him to apologize right away, but once she had given him a chance everything had worked out. He was not about to give her the cold shoulder, Ladybug or not, "Were you scared to tell me?"

Marinette looked up at the gently asked question, Adrien's eyes reassuring without a trace of actuation. Taking a breath she tried to settle her mind, "I didn't want you to think I only became your friend because of a silly crush." Bright blue eyes widened when Adrien blinked at her before chuckling softly, much as he had when his umbrella had tried to eat her. "Wh...why are you laughing?"

Adrien shook his head at Marinette, an amused smile still curving his lips, "You are not Chloe. I know you did not become my friend for such a shallow reason, I'm not that sheltered."

Marinette could not help but giggle a little, she had met his father and seen his home, he was as beautiful as his mother when he smiled. "I know that but...I was afraid and nervous and now it all seems so silly." Here he was sitting beside her talking to her as he would have before, it made all her worrying seem so pointless now. "You really don't mind?"

"The only girl who's attention I mind in this school is Chloe's, do you feel better now?" Adrien did not want Marinette to avoid him forever, or go back to jumping when he appeared. It was cute from time to time, but he did not wish to constantly scare and unnerve her again, he preferred her calm and happy. Marinette did not look at him still looking a bit unsure, she was adorable shy but not when she was upset and shy. Laying his hands gently on her shoulders he smiled reassuringly at her when she looked at him again, "I would never think you would be so kind to anyone for any reason but because they needed that kindness. Do not forget I do know you Marinette, perhaps not as well as I could, but trust me all right?"

Marinette looked up when gentle hands touched her shoulders, thoughts going to Chat Noir who had been the first male besides her father to do such a thing. Adrien often touched a shoulder, hers or one of the other classmates, when trying to make them feel better. Laying a comforting hand on a shoulder was his way of claiming someone as a friend, and not just a universal comforting gesture, his hand was always so warm when he touched her like that. His soft voice and sincere words made her smile, he believed in her, not Ladybug but her. "All right," She answered with a determined smile, those bright green eyes simmered with so much light she would never doubt their owner's intentions again. Adrien's answering smile was as warm and bright as his eyes, how she loved that simple expression. When the warning bell rang the pair jumped apart, hands going to the back of their blushing heads. "I guess we had better get going huh?"

"Yeah," Adrien agreed as he shifted his bag absently on his shoulder, Plagg would tease him about all of this later he was sure. Holding out his hand he nodded towards the door, "Come on, neither of need the hassle of being late." He was still not entirely sure what he should do, he was only sure he did not want to lose Marinette's friendship. As long as he had that he could worry about everything else until it was shorted out, one way or the other.

Glancing at the hand held out to her for a moment she took it, smiling when fingers closed around hers with firm gentleness. He had not said if he loved her back the way she loved him, but she could live with him still wanting her in his life and at his side. Being his friend was enough for now, and more then she had ever expected when he had started here. "Your father would get really mad if you got in trouble for being late to class, I would hate to never see you in class again."

Adrien smiled as he squeezed her hand reassuring, "Fear not Mari that will never happen."

Marinette blushed when she was called Mari, she would hold him to that if she could, "Good."

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Adrien sighed as he paced in his room, Plagg eating cheese between teasing him and sighing at the blond. He might be seeing something that was not there, but when Marinette had said alright all he could think of was Ladybug. Her tone, expression, even the light in her eyes all had been the same, was he really that infatuated? The thought of only entertaining the idea of dating Marinette because she reminded him of Ladybug was dismissed as soon as it crossed his mind, she was his friend of course he cared about her. He going in circles again, only his Lady could drive him this insane just be existing. "Plagg you know who Ladybug is don't you?"

Plagg turned to the distraught blond sighing softly, he cared for Adrien truly, but the kid was so lovesick. "And if I do? She doesn't want you to know, and I am not getting that girl mad at me, not for all the Camembert in France."

Adrien sighed crossing his arms, Plagg was a stubborn little thing when he wanted to be, "I would never ask you to betray Ladybug."

"Then why ask?" Plagg knew Adrien was loyal to Ladybug, just as Ladybug was loyal to him, they were a team.

"Just tell me something all right? I know her don't I, in my civilian life?" Adrien had to know if he was just seeing things, or if he he was finally seeing what had been right there all along.

Plagg frowned, Adrien was so intense he was a little scary. Since talking with Alya last night as Chat Noir he had been lost in thought, and Plagg was starting to get a little worried. Distracted Adrien could get hurt or worst, and while he enjoyed messing with the teen he did not wish to see him in real pain. "You think you finally figured out who she is don't you?" When Adrien nodded he sighed, Tikki and he had talked about this happening. They both knew sooner or later they would be trapped together and their time would run out, or spending so much time together would clue one if not both of them in. Those shining eyes drew another sigh, he really should not have been surprised Adrien would eventually figure it out, felines were curious by their very nature. "Yes, you know her alright, geez, now stop with the pleading eyes will ya?"

"Marinette," Adrien whispered softly, jerking when Plagg choked on a triangle of cheese in shock. "I'm right aren't I? She's really...how did I not see it?" Magic could very well have something to do with it, it was how they transformed and all, but was there really some spell that had kept him in the dark?

"Don't feel too bad you are only human, and still a young one at that. The better question is what are you going to do about it now that you know?"

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Originally this was meant to just be a little kinda fluffy One Shot, it ended up becoming a short yet full fledged fic. If you read the intro then you know how this whole thing started, for better or worst, and now I am officially a part of this Fandom. Since this is a short one, chapter is like half done and three will be short, the whole thing should be posted by June. Feel free to leave me ideas in reviews, I don't read my PMs regularly so please don't feel bad if you don't get a prompt response. Sad to say if you like my work you may not like much I have posted if you are not a fan of Anime or Slash/Shounen-Ai/Yoai, since that is like 90% of what I write. If this is not your thing I fully understand, but if you start flaming my work actions will be taken. I don't play nice with bigots IRL or on the Net, not pretty. No doubt once I do some update work I will do more fics in this pairing, I have a few ideas already I am working out in my head. Later all.