Story Title: The Kiss

Fandom: Miraculous Ladybug

Disclaimer: No, I do not own these characters. No amount of wishing will ever change that.

Author's Note: So recently, I got into Miraculous Ladybug. One of my followers on Tumblr loves the show, so I thought I'd check it out. I literally watched ten or eleven episodes last night. I was up until nearly midnight. I didn't even mind that they were in French. I just loved the episodes so much. Ever since then, I have had this idea for a fanfiction in my head. This is my first ever fanfiction for Miraculous Ladybug, so if you know more than I do (and I'm sure a lot of fans do) and you have an issue with the way the characters act, talk, etc., let me know. It will help me in the long run. Also, I'm going to be doing this story in the perspectives of both Marinette and Adrien. It'll be sort of like the way Grafitti Moon was set up (if you haven't read it, the book alternates between perspectives and explain the same events from both their perspectives - also, you should check it out).

Chapter One: The Kiss

POV: Marinette's

"My Lady, wait up," I heard Cat Noir yell from behind me. I slowed to a walk and let him catch up. When he did, he smiled at me.

"Yes?" I asked him.

"Well, I have something that I want to tell you that I've been meaning to tell you for a while now," he told me. I stopped completely, turning to look at him. "Actually, you know, I think I should tell you in private."

A huge variety of things passed through my mind when he said that. Did he want to stop being my partner? Did he do something wrong? Did he stop liking me? What? What is it?

He quickly took my hand and pulled me into his arms as he quickly extended his staff and boosted us onto the roof. He put the staff back on his waist, and he sat down. I stood there, looking at him. He had a small but nervous smile on his face.

"Won't you sit, princess?" he asked.

"I don't have a lot of time, actually..." I trailed off, knowing I had about two minutes before I would change back. I didn't want him to be around for that.

"I know. I don't, either, but this is important," he put up, getting to his feet. He walked over to me until he was only a few inches from my face. Nice try, kitty.

"Well, if it's so important, then tell me," I said, a little impatient now.

"I think it would be better for me to show you," he whispered. I froze as he leaned forward. I was holding my breath, not sure what to expect. As far as he knew, we hadn't kissed before. But the first time had been...really nice. I just didn't want him to know that so he had even more of a reason to kiss me again.

Everything important slipped my mind when his lips touched mine. My eyes closed slowly, and I kissed him back. Why was I avoiding this before...?

After a little bit, I opened my eyes. Only to find myself face to face with Adrien. I jumped back, a quick scream coming out of my mouth. My face immediately went red as I stammered trying to come up with something to say. But like before, my mind was totally blank.

He smiled a bit before shaking his head. "We just kissed, and you're still embarrassed to see me? Cute," he chuckled, flashing his green eyes at me. I gulped. "Now, I know we weren't supposed to know about each other's identities. We were supposed to keep that a secret. I never expected it to be you, though."

"W-what do you m-mean?" I asked.

"You're just so nervous and shy, Marinette. But when you're Ladybug, you seem so easy-going and confident," he told me. "But it doesn't surprise me that it is you. You're one of the last people in our class who hasn't been Akumatized. And when I look into your eyes when you're Ladybug, I feel like I've seen them every day for a while."

While he was waiting for me to speak, I thought this over. The Adrien Agreste that I was so completely in love with (yes, I can admit to that) was a guy who I talked to on a regular basis whether I knew it or not. I talk casually with him, I save the day with him, I even joke around with him. I've even kissed him before! And I just got to kiss him again!

"Uh...Marinette, you okay?" he asked me.

I laughed nervously. "Yes, of course I'm okay. I-I'm fine. I just need some time to think about this," I laughed, my eyes darting around, looking anywhere but at Adrien. He was smiling at me. Still. I wasn't making a total fool of myself. Yet. But I need to get out of here before I do.

"Well, I'll let you be. See you in class tomorrow, Marinette. Or should I say, Ladybug," he chuckled, running off, leaving me on the rooftop. As soon as he was out of sight, I fell to my knees.

Tikki came out of my bag after eating the cookies I had stashed in there earlier. "You kissed Adrien," she said happily.

"Adrien is Cat Noir," I breathed, still completely in shock. I couldn't believe it. How could Adrien be Cat Noir? No. That's not the question I should be asking. The question I should be asking myself is, how did I not put the pieces together?!

"Which means you have more of a chance with Adrien. You two connect on a deeper level that others will ever connect with you two," Tikki pointed out.

"But how could Adrien be Cat Noir? Cat Noir is so flirty around me, and he's always full of cat puns. Adrien isn't like that. He's confident but not that talkative. He isn't always cracking jokes or flirting with me," I said breathlessly.

"But like he said, you're not the same when you're Ladybug, either. You two have more freedom to be yourselves when you're in disguise," she told me, smiling. I closed my eyes, nodding.

"You're right, Tikki. Let's go home," I said, mentally preparing myself for tomorrow. Seeing Adrien in school will probably be pretty awkward. Oh, no. If he brings up the kiss, Chloe will hate me more than she already does. No, he wouldn't do that. He'll most likely leave the topic alone until we're alone next. Whenever that will be.

"No need to worry, Marinette. Things will work out," she told me, smiling. I smiled back, laughing a little. Yeah, they probably will. I was counting on it.