I got kind of sick last night so I got some extra time to write. I love fluff, LadyNoir, and Tumblr prompts, so this is what happens! I plan on maybe 5 short chapters. Happy reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own Miraculous Ladybug or the cover art.

Step One: Assess the Situation and Find the Solution

Marinette sighed loudly, huffing as she plopped her chin into her hands. Today was supposed to be the day she asked Adrien out on a Valentine's Day date, and yet she managed to fail. Why couldn't she just gather up her courage and ask him? As she was quietly berating herself, she missed the soft sound of snow crunching underneath someone's feet.

"Happy Valentine's Day, M'lady!"

Marinette jumped at the sound of her partner's voice, her earmuffs slipping forward and landing on her nose. After fixing them she turned to see Chat Noir with a bright grin on his face, cheeks rosy from the cold and a red box in his hands. He was wearing the scarf and hat she'd given him for Christmas, the hat made specifically to fit his cat ears. His smile faded a bit when he looked at her. Marinette's eyebrows were raised slightly from the surprise but her eyes held some empty emotion, her mouth in a neutral position. When her almost blank expression remained unchanged, Chat's brows furrowed in concern.

"Is something wrong, LB?"

"Nah." She waved off his concern after a few seconds, giving him a weak smile, "Just kind of tired, I guess."

Chat's eyes scanned his lady and he noted every detail. Her limp figure, the obviously fake smile,disappointment in her eyes, slight furrow of her brows, the snow settled in her hair making it look a bit like glitter in the sun.

"You didn't get to do something today." He finally assessed, sitting down in the snow with her and putting the box next to him. From her look of sudden surprise, he knew he was right.

"How did you…"

"When you get to know someone, you start to recognize their emotions," He shrugged, "And I know you very well, M'lady. Now, what's wrong?"

"Okay, Chat-tective, I'll tell you, but only if you promise not to laugh."

"Cat's honor." Chat grinned, crossing his heart.

Ladybug took a deep breath before nervously playing with her pigtails and unnecessarily fixing her scarf.

"Well...I planned to ask my crush out today for Valentine's Day, but every time I tried to ask, I chickened out! Al-My best friend was trying so hard and pushing me along but I kept tripping on my words and AUGH! Now I'm alone on Valentine's Day! 'It's not that bad, maybe next time!' she says as Ni-Her boyfriend whisks her away! Everyone else has plans! I'm like, the only single person in the class! How?! It's not fair!" She cried out, frantically gesturing with her hands as she talked. Her partner couldn't help but chuckle at her movements.

'And- Hey! You said you wouldn't laugh!" Ladybug crossed her arms and glared at him.

"My apologies, Bugaboo, but you're adorable."

Ladybug let out a squeak and covered her now flushing cheeks. Why am I blushing?

"So...You're sad because you don't have a date?"

"...Yeah…"

"I can take you out if you want, M'lady~"

"Ha! Sure, Kitty."

Chat Noir leapt up with a smile lighting up his face. He clapped and pulled her up onto her feet to stand with him.

"I'll take you out! We can have fun and you'll feel all better!"

"I was only kidding…"

"I'm not! It can be as platonic as you want, Ladybug." He offered the last bit, knowing it'd make her warm up to the idea. This was exactly what she needed to be cheered up: a good friend and a good time.

"I guess there's no harm in hanging out together…"

"You won't regret it, M'lady."

That's it for now! Please review! Constructive criticism is appreciated!

Have a pawsome day!