Archive of Our Own ^beta

It's during one of the few hours of free time that Adrien gets to himself that it happens. A notification goes off on his phone and he glances at it, frowning at the unfamiliar user that by all means should not be able to message him. He clicks around in his settings (some recent update had reset the preference that stopped people he didn't know from messaging him, though thankfully he didn't have too much junk filling his inbox) before opening the message.

It's just a link, no description or anything, and, ignoring his knowledge of internet safety, he clicks on it.

The cat wins this time around, his curiosity (and the link) takes him to a webpage. The blue text at the top of the page reads 'Archive of Our Own', and scrolling down he's met by a block of information.

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Archive Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Category: M/M
Fandom: Heros Of Paris (RPF)
Relationship: Chat Noir/Adrien Agreste
Characters: Chat Noir, Adrien Agreste
Additional Tags: Mentioned Ladybug, Ex-LadyNoir, Chat Noir Needs A Hug, Chat Noir-centric, Angst With A Happy Ending, Fluff, i may be cringe but at least im free, this is NOT unsympathetic ladybug im so tired of seeing that, ladybug is cool they just didnt work out, Ladybug And Chat Noir Friendship
Language: French

Black Cat, White Angel
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Summary:
After his breakup with Ladybug, Chat Noir goes to his favorite spot to clear his head. But he doesn't expect someone else to already be there...

Notes:
hey! so this is my first rpf because ive seen just. so much ladybug bashing and i thought that like. i should write what id want to read instesd because she is so ooc in most fics (imo!!!). anyways i promise ill update 'In Darkness There's Light' soon ive just been super busy with school and stuff, this is just a short thing i did kind of as stress relief.

He skims over the text, eyes catching on the names. He should probably be weirded out by someone writing about him, but, well, it's not actually much different from the tabloids, except for it being much more entertaining and not sold as the 'real true secrets coming out!'. Which already makes it better than the tabloids and the majority of any reporting about him. The real question was why someone sent it to him, it wasn't anyone on his publicity team, or anyone he recognized.

He was already in for a penny, so he might as well go in for a pound. At least if it was something really weird he could tell Nino about it as a 'crazy celebrity stuff' story.

It was a calm, clear night, and if not for the urban light pollution the stars would have been bright and beautiful. As it was, the sparkling lights of Paris were enough to replace the stars.

Chat Noir thought about the way the lights had reflected in her lavender orbs, his bugaboo's, as a single tear dripped down over her cheek. She had said she didn't want to hurt him, and he believed her, but that didn't stop the bruises on his heart from aching.

Adrien winces at the description, only slightly because of the poor writing. Most speculation on his and Ladybug's relationship was. Not like that. Most people assumed they either were dating, or would be soon, and he tried to not think about it much but those assumptions felt warm even as he tried to shove those feelings down. He skipped over a couple paragraphs.

He gracefully lept through the city, staff extending as needed to catch him from his free falls. His goal was one rooftop in particular, the place he always went to clear his head.

He thumps down onto the roof and freezes as he hears a quiet yelp from the other side.

"Ah, sorry civilian, I didn't realize this spot was already occupied, I didn't mean to startle you!"

Chat turns to leave but is stopped by a quiet voice. "Wait, it's alright! You don’t have to go!"

That voice, it was. Familiar. "Adrien Agreste?"

The blonde stepped out from where he had been standing behind the chimney. "Yeah, and. You're Chat Noir aren't you?"

Chat laughed. "In the fur!" He knew there was a reason this was his lucky rooftop, how often did you get to meet Paris's most famous model?

Adrien sets his phone face down on the table, and buries his face in his hands. "Oh. My God."

There's no one else in the room to hear him, except Plagg who twitches a single ear in his direction.

After what feels like several minutes of trying to not break down in laughter Adrien drags his hands down and places them in his lap. He has no idea how to respond to this. He picks his phone back up and continues reading.

"Anyways. What are you doing up here? Shouldn't you be asleep?"

Adrien shrugged, looking off to the side. "I just wanted to get some air."

Chat Noir nodded, walking over to stand beside him. "Mew too."

The pun slips out naturally, and the catboy is startled when Adrien laughs. "Ha, good one!"

The corners of Chat's lips pull up in a smile. "What, you actually like those stupid jokes? I thought everyone hated them."

The blonde shrugs, looking over with the lights of Paris reflected in his green orbs and a faint smile on his lips. "Not everyone."

Chat Noir thinks that maybe, just maybe, the bruises on his heart can start to heal.

End Notes: sorry its so short! if anyone wants more i might write a longer one (slowburn fuck yes) but for now im gonna focus on In Darkness Theres Light! please kudos and comment its my life and soul thank you for reading !!!

Adrien honestly has no idea what he just read. After a moment of silence he shakes, and then starts howling with laughter. This evidently disturbs Plagg enough to cause him to come floating over, eyes narrowed in concern.

"Hey, what's going on over here?"

Holy shit Adrien can't *breathe*. Plagg seems to realize he's not going to get answers quickly and pats Adrien on the back, glaring daggers at the phone as if it personally wronged him.

After several minutes of trying and failing to get himself under control, Adrien manages to wrangle his laughter into much more manageable giggles. Plagg arches an eyebrow at him.

"Done?"

"Hardly." Adrien grins at the eye roll Plagg gives him.

"What's so funny anyways? Did someone get a picture of your dad mid-sneeze? Did Ladybug get tangled in her yoyo?"

Adrien huffs in amusement at the mental image. "C'mon Plagg, you know I wouldn't dare make fun of my lady like that."

"That makes one of us!" Adrien sticks his tongue out and Plagg responds in kind.

"Someone sent me some writing about. If Chat Noir and I got together I think."

Plagg takes a moment to process this. "You're Chat Noir."

Adrien grins. "Yes."

Plaggs whiskers twitch. "I always do say self love is important."

Any composure Adrien had been holding onto is abruptly let go of as he collapses laughing again.