A Series of Ridiculous Reveals | By : Cat_Eyes Category: +M through R > Miraculous LadyBug Views: 3026 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Nino was sweating. It had been two days since he found out Marinette was Ladybug, and since then, he had hoped she wouldn't beat him into bloody pulp every time she glanced at him.
It hadn't been intentional. Nino had simply been walking down the street and had turned a corner just in time to see Ladybug change into Marinette. He had thought she would beg him to keep her secret, eyes watery and hands trembling, but that was not what happened. Instead, she had grabbed him by the collar and growled at him that if he told anyone, or said anything, he would be very sorry. Nino had nodded frantically, and had refused to speak at all since Monday. His silence was remarked upon by his family, teachers, and peers, but all Nino did in response was point at his throat and cough pitifully.
On Wednesday, Nino was seated at his desk before class with everyone else, waiting patiently for the bell. He could feel Marinette's glare, boring holes into his back. He shrugged, trying to ease the tension.
'Hey, did you guys see the akuma battle on Monday afternoon?' Alya asked, suddenly.
Nino flinched before turning to face Alya, Marinette, and Adrien. No one noticed his reaction as they had all turned to Alya. He forced himself to smile as they conversed.
'Yeah, it was awesome,' replied Adrien. 'Ladybug is amazing,' he added in a dreamy voice as he rested his chin on his hand.
Marinette shifted in her seat, her face red. Nino nodded as his cheeks began to ache.
'I wonder who she is,' Alya continued. 'Do you think Chat Noir knows?'
'I doubt it,' Adrien replied with a frown.
Nino's eyes slid cautiously to Marinette. She was already staring back at him with a look that clearly warned him to keep quiet. Sweat broke out anew before he turned to Alya with a shrug, hoping to seem nonchalant.
'It must be hard, maintaining a secret identity,' Marinette said, thoughtfully.
'It can't be that hard,' Alya scoffed.
Marinette shook her head. 'No, I mean having to lie about it. It must be really hard, having to deceive the people you love most.'
Nino looked up at Marinette. She was staring woefully into her lap, wringing her fingers. In his shock, Nino had never considered what life must be like for her, now. He could keep a secret when necessary, but it wasn't like he had anything so big as a secret identity, or a whole other life. Furthermore, it went against Marinette's nature to lie to people; she abhorred liars. His heart went out to her.
'She'll be ok,' Adrien told her, laying a consoling hand on her arm. 'She's tough, and she's got Chat Noir. If she needs someone to talk to, she has him.'
Marinette gave Adrien a small smile, blushing lightly. He grinned back at her as Madame Bustier entered and called the class to attention.
Nino turned to the front and focussed all of his attention on the lesson. Everything would be fine if he could keep himself distracted with more important things. Adrien sighed, gaze drifting somewhere else as he fantasized about Ladybug. Nino heaved an exasperated sigh of his own.
The day passed uneventfully. After school, however, there was another akuma attack, and the students fled home to safety. As Nino walked, the battle shifted until it was only a block away, but Ladybug and Chat Noir defeated it soon after.
Nino emerged from behind a billposter to see Chat Noir huddled close to the other side, before a bright flash came over him. Blinking away the spots, Nino's mouth dropped open when he saw Adrien where Chat Noir had just been.
Adrien looked at him in surprise, then grinned guiltily. He rubbed the back of his head as he got to his feet. 'Oops,' he said with a forced chuckle.
'Oh, for crying out loud. Not you, too,' cried Nino, throwing his hands up.
'Hey, you can talk,' Adrien said, happily.
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