˗ˏˋ— 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐑.ᐟ

He waved. ❝ Hey, everyone. ❞

And was he really Chat Noir without pushing any of her cute, little buttons? ❝ It’s clear as day, M’Lady, we’re just meant to be. You miss me. I miss you. You get what I mean? ❞

He had to chuckle, the tension dissipating as he added with a tease in his voice, ❝ Don’t tell me you actually missed me? ❞ Of course she did, he had a feeling that he was on the right track with that assumption. He had felt the same, after all.

Adrien chuckled, ❝ Don’t worry, Plagg. I’ll buy a tub just for you. ❞

Seems like a good day to catch a movie. Casually waiting outside for his turn at the ticket booth.

❝ No matter what, I’ll always come back to you. You’re stuck with me, Red. ❞

His eyes simmered with guilt, breathing out a heavy sigh as he took in the depth of her sharp, blue eyes. ❝ I really am sorry. I should have at least left you a message or something. ❞ She would never tell him outright, but he had an inkling.

Chat was expecting this, fingers fidgeting slightly against his chest before grinning in a sheepish manner. ❝ I’m sorry, M’Lady. Would you believe me if I told you that my personal life had left me 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 out of commission? ❞

❝ It’s like you’re trying to tell me something. ❞

➠ allowed no hesitation to settle between them as he pressed his lips against her own. Soft and gentle. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵.

Adrien wasn’t sure 𝘸𝘩𝘺 such a thing occurred to him. But for once, he wasn’t going to question. He felt a familiar flutter in his chest as she leaned forward, prompting him to gently glide his hand down to the small of her back. Then, tucking her close, the blonde ➠

➠ nodded towards a happy couple, head tilting innocently to the side. Almost as if to say, ❛ 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘦? ❜

Adrien took in the way the skies were illuminated by the fireworks, struck with delight at the beauty of it all. Green eyes then swept over the crowd, taking the way many sealed such a moment with a memorable kiss. Gaze soon met hers, his smile turning soft as he lightly ➠

➟ ❝ 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑! ❞

He noticed Marinette press comfortably into him, her warmth a welcoming sense he had not felt in a very long time. Adrien couldn’t help but do the same, unable to stop smiling, happy to be welcoming the new year with her. ❝ . . . 1! ❞ The crowd screamed before . . . ➟

The excitement in the air was electrifying, the crowd of people beginning to chant along with them. Green eyes lit up as he counted along, ❝ 𝟕 . . . 𝟔 . . . 𝟓 . . .! ❞ He turned to face her, face flushed from the cold, but enjoying himself all the same.

❝ Here. Hopefully this helps. ❞ Adrien placed his arm around her, pulling her closer to him in order to stave off the cold. ❝ I guess it’s just you and I tonight, then. Disappointed? ❞ He asked lightly, a chuckle leaving him.

❝ No, I don’t know. ❞ He was genuine in his response, unsure exactly of what she meant. It wasn’t like their friends to just run off, especially on such a momentous occasion. ❝ Kagami? Oh, no. Just me tonight. ❞ He beamed at her, ❝ Are you cold? ❞

❝ I’ve always wanted to see things from down here. A first for everything, yeah? ❞ He laughed happily at her excitement, he was looking forward to this all day. Glancing around, he then asked, ❝ Did you get separated from the others? ❞

❝ Looks like I made it. ❞ He had snuck out as Chat, but naturally, no one needed to know that. ❝ Excited for the fireworks, @TheMiniMenace? ❞