The next few days, Marinette felt really guilty. Everytime someone mentioned Chat Noir- she would nervously explain that she had to go do something.

It was painful, knowing that she had yelled at him. Every now and then- tears would stream down her face.

Now was one of those moments, she cupped her face as she cried into her hands. Flopping onto her bed- but a crunch snapped her out of her thoughts.

She immediately lifted herself up. Examining the green piece of paper.

Her eyes widened, a single tear dropped onto the thin piece of paper- staining it.

"I miss you too." She mumbled to nobody in particular, that night- she slept with the paper to her chest, breathing heavily.

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The next day, Alya knew there was something wrong with her best friend. "What's up girl?" The auburn-haired girl questioned.

"Just didn't get enough sleep." She mumbled, rubbing her eyes.

"Oh- okay. So Chat Noir hasn't committed a crime in awh-" Marinette blocked Alya out.

She was proud of him, even if he wasn't a hero. Lazily, she glanced up at the board- but she found a black- stripped t-shirt in front of her.

"Adrien?" She questioned with ease, gazing up at him. They had gotten closer the last few days- much to Marinette's dismay though-

He reminded her of Chat Noir. His voice- his attitude.. Just slap a mask on him- give him cat contacts- mess up his hair- then she would kiss him thinking he was Chat Noir.

Her gaze snapped to Nathaniel when he cleared his throat, Interrupting Adrien. "Hi Marinette, I was wondering if you would like to get coffee with me sometime." Nathaniel smiled nervously.

Marinette cleared her throat. Obviously guilty. "I-I'm sorry Nathaniel- I got into a fight with my crush a few days back and I'm still learning to forget him.."

Adrien knew she was referring to Chat Noir. His gaze ripened. "Hey, uh- Marinette." She sniffled in response. Turning her gaze towards him.

"I think you should apologize to him, he must be bent out of shape over that." He mumbled, scratching the back of his neck.

"I think your right.." She looked down, ignoring Alya.

"I just don't know how.." She mumbled softly, a tear trickling down her face.

"Just go up to him and kiss him!" He nudged her shoulder.

"What if he pulls away? And says he never wants to see me again?" She questioned- making him sigh.

"No man can resist you, Marinette. Just trust me on this, okay?" He gave her a warm, encouraging smile- that she easily nodded to. Making a mental note in her head.

"Alright. Talk to me at lunch." He added, before taking a seat next to Nino- who gave him a confused look. Knowing his secret.

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She sat next to him, lunch in hand. Her gaze lifted to the sky. Trying not to cry.

"Marinette? Are you alright?" It pained him to see her bent out of shape about him. She nodded in response- nose painfully reminding her that she needed to cry.

"So what's his name?" He questioned- making her shake her head. Scooting away from him.

He sighed in frustration. "Don't worry, I already know its Chat Noir. Anyway-" He was cut off by a gasp from her.

"H-how you d-did! I mean how did you k-know?" She rasped.

"Because I know." He shrugged. Before placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Anyway, you just need to go up to him and kiss him. He obviously loves you." He patted her shoulder.

"No he doesn't, he's just saying that." She mumbled. Suddenly, Adrien stood up. Offering her his hand.

"Trust me, Marinette." Hesitantly, she reached for his hand. She was immediately pulled up.

"Look, has Chat ever been claimed as a player?" She innocently shook her head.

"Right. Has he ever yelled at you?" He continued. She shook her head again.

"Just minor scolding.." She mumbled.

"Scolding means he cares for you, and don't think I didn't see that wound on your hip." He added, making her huff in response.

"What does he say to you?" He continued, both hands on her shoulders.

"I-I uh- He says he loves me, and he'll protect me- yet.. He's stubborn- cutely stubborn.. I-I.. Technically.. I can't date anyone.. He says I belong to him.." She spoke, blushing at the thought of him.

"Good, now- are players called out as players?" He questioned at her.

She nodded slowly.

"Do players yell at their victims?"

She nodded again.

"What do they say?"

She rambled on and on about stuff, obviously not liking players.

He cut her off mid-speech.

"So, is Chat Noir a player?" He proceeded.

She shook her head slowly.

"Does Chat Noir love you?"

She hesitantly nodded.

"Good, now what are you going to do when you see him?" He questioned, making her pause for a moment.

"Grab his face and kiss him?" It came out more or less a question. Adrien sighed.

"Is Chat Noir still wearing that bell you gave him?" He hissed. Tapping his foot impatiently on the ground.

She nodded again.

"Soo?"

"I will grab him by his bell and kiss him!" She scowled, determination in her eyes.

He nodded in approval- then the bell rang. He sighed. "See you in class." He waved.

As Marinette approached Alya- the girl raised an eyebrow.

"What did he tell you?" Alya asked, nudging her shoulder.

"Just encouraging me to kiss my crush." She shrugged. A mischievous glint clouded Alya's eyes.

"Are you going to?" Marinette immediately nodded.

"Is this going to be your first kiss?" She asked again.

"I-I- well.. He already kissed me.." She mumbled.

Alya gasped. "Girl! Behind my back? Seriously?" Alya scolded as they walked to class.

"I was nervous.." She huffed at the girl before they went desperate ways.

How did Adrien know all that about me and Chat Noir? That seems a little auspicious... Oh well. I'll figure it out one day.

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I have so many regrets. I wanted to do a cute chapter but I forgot about adding the stupid bell in..

Argggghh

Hope you enjoy ;p