Fanfiction Recommendations
*I used the authors’ summaries*
Secret Santa by TheLastPilot
Adrien and Marinette draw each other’s names in their classes secret santa and do their best to get the perfect gift.
Kiss and Dash by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
It starts of when Marinette kisses Adrien on a dare and runs off but it really spirals out of control when Chat Noir takes revenge with his own kiss and dash. Do all people kiss the same way? Adrienette/Marichat/Ladynoir/Ladrien.
Quiet Ice, Silent Nights by TheLastPilot
Cat Noir is on a late night run about town when he catches sight of a lone ice skater. To his great amazement it’s his classmate, Marinette.
Lucky Us by Princess Kitty1 *This is one of my personal favorites
-AU- Marinette Dupain-Cheng’s life isn’t going as planned: twenty-six, recently dumped, and running her parents’ bakery. The highlights of her day are the emails sent by her mysterious pen pal, Chat Noir. That is, until handsome model Adrien Agreste starts swinging by the bakery after hours. But how is he to know the Ladybug he loves is standing right in front of him?
Princess Day by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley *I don’t usually go for Marichat fics but this one was cute
When the Mayor of Paris announces a new holiday called Princess Day, which everyone knows is just an excuse to spoil Chloe some more, there is no one Chat Noir would rather spend it with than his very own princess.
Workout Buddies by wonderbugs *Adrien and Marinette grow closer
When Adrien saw Marinette in the gym, he couldn’t help it. He just HAD to join in.
check yes juliet by exosolarmoonlight  *mixed reveal
He was never meant to hear it. “If only asking out my crush was this easy.” Ladynoir. Canon-verse. Angst and humor. Reveal fic.
Pick-Up and Chase by SKayLanphear *My favorite author and story
After she accidentally trips into Adrien and apologizes about “falling for him,” Marinette learns that he’s no match for cheesy pick-up lines–whether they were unintended or not. And while she finds it flattering that he turns into a flustered mess with only a few words, Marinette comes to regret making him uncomfortable. That is, until she learns he’s Chat Noir. At which point the phrase “just desserts” becomes a permanent fixture in her everyday plans.
A story in which Adrien is flustered, Marinette is smooth as glass at dropping lines, and Chat Noir gets the romance he was always asking for–even if he doesn’t quite know how to handle it.
Fourteen Days of Valentine by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
How unfair it is that Christmas gets a love song like that while Valentine’s Day, the holiday for giving your true love gifts, have no songs at all. I’m thinking of Fourteen Days of Valentine.“ Chat Noir begins to woo Ladybug, promising a gift every day leading up to Valentine’s Day…but they don’t see each other every day, right?
Paws Fur Coffee by Zaphirite
He was so sure that Ladybug would already push him off a rooftop if she knew his civilian identity worked at a café called “Paws Fur Coffee” of all names, but his flub on the chalkboard menu just topped it all off. His neat handwriting read back to him: “Chai Noir”. (In which Adrien has some cool drink ideas and gets to know a regular customer) [Cafe College AU]
Nothing is as satisfying as a good romantic revealÂ
Art Credit to https://nokkiart.tumblr.com/
These aren’t too bad because I can’t stand to go through the suspense of intense drama, but still they are all gems
Wingless by spectaclesandbooksÂ
The last person Marinette wants to discover her secret, is of course, the first one who does. But what price will Marinette have to pay to buy Chloe’s silence? And what toll will it take on her and those around her? Namely, one very worried kitty cat… LadyNoir/Marichat, etc. Angst, fluff and all kinds of fun
Chasing the C/h/atwalk by Inkkerfuffle *Aged up, hidden gem
Paris. The city of lights, love and fashion. Follow the progress of Marinette Dupain Cheng as she enters the extremely competitive world of Reality television for a chance to be the winner of Project Runway: France.
Marinette and Adrien are getting married! Unfortunately, Adrien is bothered by the fact that he didn’t invite Ladybug, while Marinette gets cold feet every time Chat Noir flits through her head. A story of mixed up love, rash mistakes, and two oblivious superheroes who should have figured things out a long time ago
My Last Thoughts are of You by SkayLanphear
When a freak accident sends Marinette into critical condition, the only thing she can think about is Chat Noir. She wasn’t going to make it and someone had to tell him. Otherwise, he’d never know what had happened to her–why his lady had never returned. And, as it just so happens, Adrien is there with her near the end, so she decides that he can take the message to Chat just as well as anyone.
On The Prowl by ghostgirl19
“I’ll be fine, Alya. It’s only a couple blocks.“ "But it’s ten at night, it’s not safe. Especially with that Chat Noir prowling around.” AU
Trouble in White by imthepunchlord *I don’t really like akumatizedchat! but this one was goodÂ
Finding your soulmate is supposed to be uplifting, and amazing, and just… miraculous. But for Marinette, it wasn’t any of that. Her soulmate, he… he was… What does one do when your soulmate is an akuma?
Curiosity and Satisfaction by imthepunchlordÂ
When Adrien agreed to this line of work, he thought all his focus would be on the job of catching the elusive Lady Luck. It never crossed his mind that someone else would catch his attention. Marichat, Enemy AU
I love Emma Stone…my reaction to anything remotely sad^Â
A Present from Marinette by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
As the school year progresses Adrien discovers that Marinette makes everyone a birthday present…everyone but him. Why was he being left out?
Practice Makes Perfect by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
When Alya announces there will be kissing games at her party, Marinette freaks out. After all she’s never really kissed someone before. But then when she’s reminded that practice makes perfect…who else is better to practice with other than her partner Chat Noir?
Paw-lov’s Theory by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
Ladybug decided to try and condition Chat Noir out of pun habit with kisses! Chat Noir, however, turns the table on her and now Ladybug can’t resist kissing him whenever he puns. Whether or not he’s wearing the mask.
Class Akuma Conspiracy by Krazy Ky-Sta Hatter
There’s a conspiracy afoot in Alya and Nino’s class. Akuma seem to be attracted to them. So far everyone has been possessed. Everyone except Adrien and Marinette, that is. After Alix and Kim start an argument, the class start placing bets on when they will get turned. Alya is not happy about it. She has another theory in mind. And she is going to win that bet, one way or another.
the transitive property of love by l0ngl0st
If A likes B and B is C, then A likes C…right? Wrong. / Adrien and Marinette slowly start putting two and two together. Oneshot.
The Hazard of Being a Baker’s Daughter by SillyUsagi *I have a soft spot for short reveals
One night while on patrol, Adrien notices flour in Ladybug’s hair. When Marinette complains about the flour from her dad’s bakery the next day at school, he starts to get suspicious. (aka “The Flour Reveal Fic”)
Now kiss by Krazy Ky-Sta Hatter* Aged up AU
 A year after leaving school, Marinette is living her dream. Never could she have imagined working alongside Adrien and his father, let alone living with them. But with closeness comes clashing, which results in explosive tension and confused emotions. And now with her in front of the camera with Adrien… Oh god. She was doomed.
Little Princess by imthepunchlordÂ
Marinette did the unthinkable. She took the bullet for Chat. And now she’s stuck in his care and poor Adrien doesn’t quite fully know what to do with a kid.
The Reveal That Didn’t by SKayLanphear
Me: Okay brain, what new fic ideas do you have for me today? I’m thinking angst.
Brain: Oh, I’ve got a great one! How about Marinette finds out that Adrien is Chat Noir and finally works up the courage to confess her feelings to him. Of course, he doesn’t know she’s Ladybug so he rejects her as kindly as possible. Marinette, in a moment of panic, admits that she’s Ladybug to him but he doesn’t believe her. The next day, Chloe (having overheard the last part of their conversation) starts berating her in front of the whole class for claiming that she’s Ladybug just to win Adrien’s affections.
pt. 2 Alternative happy ending
Her Smile by Krazy Ky-Sta HatterÂ
He really, really loves her smile. Marinette leaves little notes for Adrien all the time, and she signs them with a smiley face. He loves that smiley face… only… why is it drawn on a letter from his Lady?
Fermeture by KarmaHope *Must read, my favorite one shot
The hardest part of being a superhero is no longer being a superhero. It’s been five years since Marinette last saw Tikki; since she last saw Chat Noir; and she can’t take it anymore. A reunion/reveal fic.
Halloween Dress-Up by quicksilversquaredÂ
When Marinette’s school decides to have a costume contest, she and Alya dress up as Ladybug and Chat Noir. Little do they know how much they’re amusing a certain black cat.
A Gift Fit For A Princess by RicardianScholar Clark-WeasleyÂ
Sequel to A Present From Marinette. Marinette’s birthday is coming up and Adrien is freaking out on what to get her. Meanwhile the rest of the class, barring Chloe, are working on the whole serving Adrien up on a silver platter
The Santa Claws Reveal by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
When Ladybug asks Chat Noir to help her deliver her Christmas presents, he is surprised to learn that all of Ladybug’s friends are HIS friends too. There is only one conclusion to make from this especially when they don’t deliver a present to a certain Princess that lives in a bakery…
Hand to Hand Combat by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
When Kim and Alix get a little competitive again, Adrien and Marinette suddenly find themselves up against one another in an arm-wrestling match…
Handsprings and Aerials by DarkScales
An obstacle course, a fistbump, and revelations. Reveal fic, Fistbumps Verse part one. Pre-series.
Classroom Acrobatics by quicksilversquaredÂ
A teacher’s attempt in catching latecomers results in Marinette choosing a somewhat unconventional way to enter the classroom.
The Cutest Delivery Boy by ghostgirl19Â
Marinette is beyond mortified when Alya requests the pizza place they order from to send their cutest delivery boy. CollegeAU
Going Once, Going Twice by ghostgirl19 *Jealous AdrienÂ
Attention, guests. The time has come for our Date Auction!“ Adrien froze. Date auction?
Commitment by Simply-ArienÂ
It was obvious to anyone within the vicinity of the girl that she had been stood up. / Adrienette AU
The Naked Truth by RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley
Ladybug and Chat Noir end up in the same alleyway as they de-transform which would be totally fine…if it wasn’t for the fact that both Marinette and Adrien had been in the shower mere moments before the Akuma attack.
A Roll of the Dice by ghostgirl19Â
Alya gives Marinette a set of adult love dice that are guaranteed to give who plays them a fun time. Later that night, Chat Noir suggests to Marinette that they play a game with them to see if they work.
Epiphanies by PFTones3482Â
Or, how every single member of Marinette and Adrien’s class managed to figure out who Ladybug and Chat Noir were before they could. One-Shot.
I Like You A Latte by KaoreiÂ
Just her luck that she had to get stuck with the annoyingly flirty waiter who won’t stop making cat puns every chance he gets. — Adrien/Marinette, coffeeshop!au.
