...hi there.

"What do you think Chat wanted to talk to me about Tikki?" I glanced at my kwami who was settling into the bed I made for her when we first met.

 Tikki munched on her cookie before answering. "I'm not sure. Maybe he just wants someone to talk to?" 

"Hmm." I went up on my balcony to wait for Chat. "When do you think he'll be here--Tikki, hide!"

As soon as Tikki flew back into my room, Chat Noir landed in front of me. "Hello, Princess."

I rolled my eyes. "Hello, Chat Noir."

He smirked. "Fancy seeing you here."

Really? "I live here, but ok. Sure. Nice seeing you here too."

"Always the witty one, Marinette.  Anyways, I wanted to ask you something. See, I'm trying to get a g-girl's attention and--" 

"You need help in courting her." I was surprised. After years of going after Ladybug, he's now just asking for help? "Well, what does Ladybug like?" As soon as I asked the question, I regretted it. Why was I helping him court me? I don't like him like that!

Chat's eyes widened. "Oh no. I'm not trying to get Ladybug's attention this time. I still love her, of course, but someone else caught my eye."

I was impressed. Chat liked another girl. "So, what's she like?"

Chat looked down at the ground sheepishly. "Well, she's kind, gentle, funny, confident, and will do anything for her friends."

"Ok," I nodded. "do you know her interests?"

"Erm...not really. We're friends, but she's sometimes shy around me so I don't get to ask her what she likes and stuff. I do know some things, though. I know she likes fashion, baking, and hamsters. She seems a lot like you, come to think of it."

"She does. What's her name?"

Chat Noir immediately stiffened. "Uh...B-Bridgette...?"

 I narrowed my eyes. "Don't know her."

"W-well she...she isn't from here s-so I would be...I would be surprised if you did."

I slowly nodded. "Ok. Well, If it were me, I would like it if someone got to know me. Like, really got to know me. I would appreciate small gestures like gifts for no reason, or a day spent with the person who likes me. Eventually, the person might confess and we'll see how things go on from there."

"Seems simple enough," Chat's miraculous beeped. "Thanks, Purrincess! I'll see you later!"

I smiled fondly at the black cat. "See you, Kitty."

Once Chat leaped out of sight, I went back down to my room and flopped on my bed with a sigh. "What's wrong, Marinette?" Tikki asked, "You look upset."

"I don't know, Tikki. I thought I would be glad that Chat likes someone else now."

"And?"

"And now I feel so empty knowing that there's someone else."