Marinette heard the voices, some she recognized, others were new. The one that seemed to speak to her all the time was Chat. But it would change to Adrien's voice without warning. But the voice continued to talk to her, comfort her and asking her to come back to him. What was he talking about? And it slowly resurfaced, the kidnapping, the pain, the boy, and Chats soft words before he brought her to the hospital. That's where she was, wasn't it.

Marinette fluttered her eyes open and she saw the white ceiling. She turned her neck to get a better veiw of her surroundings and caught glimpse of a slouched person in the red chair. Her eyes adjusted to the surrounding light and the figure was more visible. His blonde hair covered his face as he slept soundlessly. She smiled, and her heart skipped a beat.

He must have felt it or something but he lifted his head and turned towards her. Their eyes connected and he rushed to her side. He was kneeing there, hands pressed on one of hers. A blush spread on her cheeks.

"Thank god your awake." Adrein let some tears slide but she reached out and wiped them.

"It's ok, kitty. I'm here now" he looked up quickly.

Did she?

Did she call him kitty?

By the look on Adriens face sent a message to Marinette and she spoke.

"I know who you are. And I love you too"

He didn't know what to say but he had to say something, " I know who you are too. And I love you so much, Marinette. "He kissed her and it was tender. His lips were soft and delicate, and felt a spark fill her body. The separated and he pulled back, he forest eyes seemed much clearer and brought a smile to her lips. She choked a laugh and leaned up to embrace him in a hug. Her arms wrapped around his neck and her head in the curve of his neck. He wrapped his around her waist and back.

A knock broke them apart and they looked to the door. Alya stood there with a grin and her arms crossed. Tear slide down her cheeks and she rushed over to join the hug with Nino right after. The four friends were there, together, and better than ever.

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The room was dark, Hawkmoth stood there looking to his hand to see the video of the friends hugging. Even without sound he could still see what had happened. A click of heels sounded behind him and the his latest appear next to him.

"It's done."

"Good, now for the next phase of my plan. We know who ladybug is, now to find out Chat Noirs. Once they are revealed to the world, we will strike." He turned his head to the girl. "Then we will kill them. Go." The girls heels clicked and her face lite from the doors light and her blue bell eyes turn purple once again. Evil took her mind and she left him in the dark. A single tear trailing behind.