#ninobug

Caranette. They're just two blushy idiots who can't look each other in the eye yet have to pretend they don't know who the other is while also acting natural.

Ladybug and Nino in Sodas & Skateboards

Today’s drabble is dedicated to the fantastic @jattendschaton to say thank you for being an amazing person and friend and I love you. <3

“How long have you been standing there?” Nino winced, easing his headphones down around his neck.

Ladybug covered her mouth, trying to hide her smile where she was crouched on the fire escape outside his window. “Long enough to see the air guitar and aborted scissor kick.”

His cheeks grew warm. “Cool, cool, so long enough to completely look like a dorkasaurus. Nice.”

She grinned, ducking her head so she could ease into his room. “You seemed like you were having a good time anyway.”

Nino fished the iPod out of his pocket and paused his music. “It’s a pretty good album.” He looked up at her expectantly. “Is everything okay? It’s been a while since you stopped by.”

It was her turn to look embarrassed and she nodded quickly. “Everything’s fine. I’ve just missed you, that’s all.”

He scratched the back of his neck. “Yeah, I’ve missed you too. Things have been kinda...”

“Yeah.” She perched on the windowsill, crossing her ankles and studying her hands. “I’m sorry.”

Nino blinked in surprise. “For what?”

“For telling you it would be safer if we didn’t interact. I was trying to protect you but I think I was really just scared.”

Ninette: Nino and Marinette 

Carabug: Carapace and Ladybug 

Ninobug: Nino and Ladybug 

Carinette: Carapace and Marinette

Today’s drabble is dedicated to @teamsavingmyles to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope your day is absolutely wonderful and full of amazing things! <3

“Trust me, I know exactly what I’m doing,” Nino said with confidence. “Mostly.”

Ladybug tried not to wince as he cleaned her arm and shoulder wounds. 

“Sorry,” he murmured, his touches gentle but effective.

“No, it’s not you. I can be a weenie sometimes,” she admitted with a nervous laugh.

“How’d this happen anyway?”

“I was on patrol and not paying attention. I kinda swung into the side of a building.” 

Nino bit his lip to keep from laughing.

“Yeah, yeah, I know,” Ladybug chuckled with a roll of her eyes. “I’m just glad Chat wasn’t with me. I would’ve never lived it down.”

“What was on your mind?”

“Why do you think something was on my mind?”

“I’ve seen you in action. You’re usually pretty focused,” Nino replied, peeling down a bit more of the arm of the suit to check for injuries. Ladybug’s skin felt hot everywhere his fingers touched. 

“Believe me, I’m not always like that, especially when I’m left alone with my thoughts.”

“You must have hit pretty hard. I’ve seen you guys throw down plenty of times and the suits still look like new. You actually tore the fabric here.”

“Yeah, I may have been knocked out for a few minutes.”

Nino’s movements stopped, eyes going wide. “You have to go to the hospital.”

“I’m fine,” she insisted.

“You could have a concussion!”

“This isn’t the first time I’ve knocked myself out, Nino. I’ll be fine.”

He frowned and went back to inspecting her arm. “Now that I’ve got them clean, I think these are mostly just deep grazes. It doesn’t look like you’ll need stitches.” 

“That’s a relief,” she sighed as he smoothed bandages over the wounds.

He nodded and started cleaning up the bloodied wipes. “So, uh, you never said what you were thinking about so hard that it made you swing into the side of a building.”

Ladybug flushed, cheeks going pink beneath her mask. “I can’t tell you.”

“That bad, huh?”

“It wasn’t bad,” she corrected, “but, uh, personal.”

“Oh, right, sorry.”

Ladybug studied the pattern of Nino’s blanket, suddenly feeling awkward. “Thanks for helping me. You’re really good at patching people up.”

Nino shrugged, packing the small medical box. “I’m from a big family whose members have an unfortunate addiction to dares when they all get together.”

She laughed. “And you’re usually the medic?”

“Someone had to be,” he grinned. “Besides, no one dares the medic to jump off the roof.”

“Smart.”

“Hey, so I know you came over for me to help you and stuff, but I just wanted to say that...I mean, if you ever want to...” Nino’s face darkened. “You’re welcome to come hang out whenever.”

Ladybug smiled, feeling her heartbeat pick up. “Really?”

“Absolutely,” he nodded quickly. He tentatively reached up, brushing her loose hair back behind her ears. Ladybug tensed for a moment before realizing he wasn’t going after her Miraculous. “I’ve never seen your hair down.”

“I lost one of the ties when I hit the building,” she murmured, eyes glued to the fond expression on his face. He shook himself and quickly snatched his hand back.

Ladybug stood stiffly, her heart beating too fast. “I should go.”

“Yeah, right, of course.” Nino stood with her and they awkwardly faced each other.

She bit her lip and leaned forward, kissing his cheek softly. “Thank you, Nino.”

“Anytime,” he breathed as she crossed the room and slipped out of the window. 

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It got a bit angsty but I thought this prompt called for some Ninobug action. <3

“I can’t stand the thought of losing you.”

Ladybug began to turn back towards Nino before she stopped herself, keeping her eyes on the ground so she wasn’t tempted to look at him. “You know I have to do this.”

“But why you? Why can’t it be...” Nino trailed off with a grimace.

“Were you going to say Chat?”

“I don’t want to lose either one of you.”

Ladybug fought off the tremble that was settling at the base of her spine. “You know we have to do this,” she said quietly.

Nino closed the distance between them, one of his hands going to her face and forcing her chin up so she had to look at him. “Mari, I’m in love with you.”

“I know,” she whispered, eyes closing tightly against building tears. “But that can’t matter right now.”

“Because you have to be Ladybug right now,” he nodded, swallowing hard. “I understand.”

Marinette’s blue eyes peered at him from beneath the red and black mask. “Hawkmoth has hurt so many people; he’s hurt you.” She cupped his cheek with her gloved hand. “This is our chance to take him out. We can’t miss it.”

“And what if it’s a trap?”

“I have to take that risk.”

“Please be careful, Maribug. Please.” Nino kissed her as they both cried quietly and held onto each other. They reluctantly pulled apart at the clearing of a throat.

Chat Noir moved to their side, putting a hand on Nino’s shoulder. “We should get moving, my Lady.”

She sniffed and nodded, wiping at her eyes and nose. “I need to go clean up for a second. I’ll be back.” She walked away stiffly, disappearing into the bathroom.

“You’ll keep her safe.” Nino kept his eyes on the closed bathroom door, heart pounding.

“With all nine lives,” Chat Noir promised. 

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