Hi cuties! This is my first fanfic and I have NO IDEA what I am doing... that being said, I hope you enjoy! I'll try to update at least twice a week, and we'll see how that goes.

Obviously I don't own Miraculous

Chapter 1

"Earth to Marinette?.. Marinette? Marinette!"

Alya frantically waved a hand in Marinette's far away face. Hey eyes were glazed and dreamy while her mouth was slightly open in a derpy grin.

"Oh Alya, did you hear that? A whole two weeks, in the beautiful outdoors, with Adrien!" She finally turned to her red haired friend and repeated with a slight squeak, "ADRIEN!"

Alya shook her head and laughed, "Maybe you will finally confess your love to him! Plus, he needs someone to love, the poor guy is just so sad lately."

Marinette sighed. 3 months ago Ladybug and Chat Noir had captured Hawk Moth, who turned out to be Gabriel Agreste. The news was devastating for Adrien, no one expected his rich father to be such an evil villain. He now lived alone in his huge mansion, though Nathalie checked on him routinely and Nino made sure to have sleepovers with Adrien every weekend. He had cheered up some since then, but when he wasn't distracted you could see him space out, his green eyes looking lonelier than ever.

Determination flashed Marinette's face. She was Ladybug, dammit! If anyone could bring some light into Adrien's life it would be her! But then came feelings of doubt. She was also Marinette, shy, clumsy Marinette. Her and Chat Noir still patrolled Paris together every few nights, but with Hawk Moth defeated their super hero lives had significantly mellowed out. Chat Noir was always so ecstatic to see Ladybug, and compared to how gloomy school was sometimes, she was starting to grow very fond of her nights with the punny cat. Some nights he appeared to be a little upset. But she understood and didn't need to ask how he felt. Now that Paris was safe, they weren't needed so much anymore. She was grateful for the safety of her beloved home, but she missed her adventures with Chat and the exhilarating feeling of battling Akumas.

"Remember to turn in your permission slips by Friday! I am looking forward to this camping trip with all of you," the teacher smiled softly, then sat as the bell rang and the class was dismissed.

Nino and Adrien stood up, turned and waved to the two girls, and then headed out together. Adrien aside, Marinette was really excited for this camping trip. She'd hadn't gone camping in years and it was always with her family. It was always fun, but to spend two weeks with her best friends and the love of her life was more than she could handle. Her and Alya exited the school together, hugged, and then went their separate ways to head home.

"Marinette, I am really happy too! About the camping trip," Tikki, the adorable little Kwami, floated out of Marinette's purse and rested herself in her jacket collar.

"Have you ever been camping before, Tikki?" Marinette asked as she fed her Kwami little pieces of cookie.

Tikki swallowed a bite and smiled, "oh yes! But it has been many, many years! But you know what's best about camping?"

"What's that?"

The kwami's eyes widened and she flew up to Marinette's face, "SMORES!" She yelled! Marinette shushed her in giggles and then hid her away back into her purse as she entered the bakery.

...

Ladybug hurried to the Eiffel Tower, a backpack hung over her shoulder full of pastries and soda. It was Sunday, and tomorrow morning she'd be leaving with her classmates for the camping trip. She was eager to talk with Chat. He was probably going to be disappointed to find out that she would be gone for two weeks, so she brought treats to compensate for the bad news. Plus, it had been a while since the two of them just relaxed together. To be honest, Marinette had had quite a few relaxing evenings with Chat since he visited about once a week. It was a little awkward for her at first, but she grew fond of the cat and enjoyed his company. He would tease her about her Adrien posters, and she would poke at him whenever she brought up ladybug and he would blush. They played video games together, he'd model her latest designs, they ate snacks, and some nights he would just lay across her lap while she petted him and scratched his ears. Chat Noir would purr and it delighted her. Her parents never let her have a pet, and she'd joke that he was now her new kitten. He was always sad to leave, but she would roll her eyes at him and always invite him to come back another night. It was entirely innocent, and her heart belonged to Adrien, so she never thought of those nights as anything more than friendship.

He was already there, leaning back on a blue blanket he'd brought with him. Chat opened one eye when she landed softly besides him, and greeted her with a soft purr.

"Hello my lady, what have you got with you this romantic evening. Pawsibly gifts for your purrfect partner?"

She rolled her eyes and let out a soft giggle which was heaven to his ears. He sat up, and patted the blanket next to him inviting her to sit. Ladybug plopped down beside him and opened her bag. Chat's eyes widened at the goodies and he laughed.

"You're kitten me, my lady! You actually brought me gifts!" He snuggled against her shoulder.

Ladybug laughed and pushed him away. With a wink she said "These are actually all for me, but I suppose I could share some with you."

"So what's the occasion?" Chat asked as he took bites of a cinnamon roll and purred obnoxiously.

He looked over to Ladybug who was finishing her macaron. She turned to him, her bright blue eyes reflecting the lights of Paris around them and for a second he was breathless. But her face looked concerned and he grew worried.

"Are you alright, my lady?"

She swallowed and smiled at him gently, "Yes Chat. But I bring some not so good news."

"What is it?" He took another mouthful of pastry.

"Well, I have something going on tomorrow and I won't be back for another two weeks. I feel bad leaving, but I trust you to keep Paris safe while I'm gone and maybe I'll bring something back for you!" She smiled at him hopefully, and to her surprise he didn't look at all sad, but more deep in thought.

"It's actually fur-tunate," he said with a devious grin, "Since I will also be busy. Could it be.."

"No." Ladybug cut him off, "I'm going somewhere with my family" she said, feeling guilty for lying. But she didn't want Chat to share anything too personal from his life as their secret identities was a priority for her.

He nodded with a sigh, understanding but also used to how she was when he tried to bring up their personal lives. Chat sighed, staring at her with his green mischievous eyes. But with an endearing tone he said, "I will miss you."

Chat almost swore he could see a slight blush cross her face, but he didn't want to fool himself. She smiled sweetly at him, and said quietly, "And I'll miss you, Chat Noir."

They spent another hour together, laughing and eating and enjoying the view of their gorgeous Paris.

...

Marinette yawned, then shivered slightly. It was a cool morning and way too early to be up and about. The class stood outside, waiting for their bus to pick them up. Everyone was sleepy, but eager for the trip awaiting them. Alya smiled suspiciously at her phone, then turned to Marinette.

"Sorry girl, but I'm going to sit with Nino today. Need me some boyfriend time!" She winked at Marinette, chuckling at her pout. "You know, since Nino will be sitting with me, Adrien will be all aloooone."

That woke Marinette up and her face turned crimson, "D-do you think he'd actually sit with me?"

Before Alya could respond, Adrien himself walked up to them with Nino at his side.

"Hey babes," Nino greeted Alya, "Since I'll be with you, we thought Adrien could sit with Marinette?"

Marinette began to panic. How would she survive 4 hours sitting next to perfect Adrien? She felt herself start to sweat and her face got even redder. Before she knew it, she was babbling.

"Y-You don't have to s-sit with me, I mean unless you want to- but you probably don't because it's just m-me but I'd love to love you, I mean love to sit with you, unless you d-don't want to and-"

Adrien put his hand on her shoulder and gave her a sincere smile, "I'd be happy to sit with you Marinette, unless you had plans otherwise."

At this point she was out of breath and all she could do was nod. Nino and Adrien went to grab their things as the bus pulled up. Alya giggled at her flustered friend, then they both went to help get everything packed on the bus. Chloe stood in the back with a puffy gold jacket and waited while Sabrina loaded both of their things all by herself. Marinette just finished getting her things on the bus when she saw Sabrina struggle to lift Chloe's huge suitcase.

"Did she really have to bring so much?" Marinette asked as she run to Sabrina's side and carried the luggage for her.

Sabrina wiped the sweat off her forehead and nodded, "She needed everything, I don't think she's ever been camping before… Marinette?"

"Yeah?"

She looked away shyly and said, "You are really strong. Thank you!"

With that Sabrina ran to the bus doors and Marinette just smiled after her. She realized she was the only one not on the bus yet. Marinette took a deep breath, and saw Adrien up at the window waving at her, his face looked tired, but also impressed?

"You got this Marinette!" Tikki whispered from her bag, trying to calm the poor girl's nerves.