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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