miaou.

friends to lovers

you've definitely had a crush on your best friend at some point in your life and it either went horribly wrong or extremely well. you like the idea of love when there is mutual pining and just a deep understanding of one another. being able to fall into the romantic things easily without the annoyingly awkward talking stage because you already know everything about them and vice versa. you might have a fear of rejection hence why you live vicariously through fictional relationships in hopes that one day that might be you. newsflash friend, you actually have to put yourself out there and stop waiting for love to magically fall into your lap

Tiki seemed pleased that Plagg was also now in trouble with his holder. Even if it were a small punishment in her opinion, the fact that he would be punished at all for his wrong doings was a step, at least. She zipped back over to Marinette, giving her beloved wielder an apologetic look. 

“I’m sorry Marinette, I needed to do something to keep you from knowing that Adrien was your partner. It was all I could think of that wouldn’t cause you any real harm.”

Marinette, having listened and understood everything by now, cupped Tiki in one hand to bring her closer. “It’s okay, I know you only thought you were doing what you had to in order to keep everyone safe.” Though, she really did want that coffee, it had smelled so amazing at the time. But she could forgive her kwami, especially since she knew Tiki was sincere about it. 

“Plagg on the other hand, I don’t think I can forgive.” She eyed the little cat-like being with a tired sigh. “Thanks to you, I need a new school bag and new text books. Don’t expect me to make you anymore treats anytime soon.” Tiki shot Plagg another look before darting into Marinette’s purse. She probably wanted a little rest, Marinette thought. 

Since the kwami’s had settled down, Marinette wondered what the next step would be. Here she was with Adrien on the very top of the Eiffel Tower. Technically, they weren’t alone. But she knew he loved her and he knew she loved him now. Where do they go from here? 

Oh, but she hadn’t actually said… those three words. Could she trust herself to say them now? Without getting tongue tied? She had already felt like saying them would be difficult to Cat Noir, before she knew he was Adrien. She always had difficulties with saying what she wanted when it involved someone she loved. 

“Um… Adrien…” Marinette was careful. Cautious. She didn’t want her words to get all jumbled up. She could just feel the butterflies threatening to burst out of her chest, making things harder for her once more. “Just in case it wasn’t… clear. I wanted to say that I… I love you.” 

She smiled slightly, her face turning a rosy shade of pink again as she stared at him with her big blue eyes. She certainly felt small in this moment, standing there with him. But he was there with her, they had each other. 

Plagg’s ears seemed to flatten as Marinette scolded him, grumbling something about how he wasn’t appreciated in his time. Adrien sighed, and held his overshirt open for the little being. The cat kwami sunk into it, pulling a piece of cheese from his innermost pocket before settling down to enjoy it. Time to recharge, anyways, if they were going to eventually get down from here.

❛ I think he’s learned his lesson about interfering... ❜ The boy assured, before giving his attention back to Marinette, flashing her a smile. The more he looked at her, the more his heart fluttered in his chest. The girl of his dreams was suddenly right in front of him, who he... really had hoped it would be, all along.

There was so much he wanted to tell her, so much he wanted to share that he hadn’t been able to before. So many questions that he had for her. But at the same time, he enjoyed the quiet. The stillness of just the two of them.