[ The hug is unexpected. Marinette nearly jolts out of her skin, her eyes opening wide in a moment of weakness. She wills herself not to turn around though, before melting to jelly in his arms.
She feels weak. Cat's words pierce her right in the heartâin the good way, she thinksâthough they come as no surprise, after all this time. She's not entirely convinced that nothing will change between them, either, but at this point, all she can do is trust him, and hope for the best. ]
I know. [ It's a quiet acknowledgement, laced with sadness that she still can't return those feelings. Not yet. ] I'm so sorry, Cat Noir.
[ Marinette closes her eyes again, reaching up to squeeze his hand, which she noticed are no longer gloved. ]
...I'm going to turn around. But don't look yet...okay?
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She feels weak. Cat's words pierce her right in the heartâin the good way, she thinksâthough they come as no surprise, after all this time. She's not entirely convinced that nothing will change between them, either, but at this point, all she can do is trust him, and hope for the best. ]
I know. [ It's a quiet acknowledgement, laced with sadness that she still can't return those feelings. Not yet. ] I'm so sorry, Cat Noir.
[ Marinette closes her eyes again, reaching up to squeeze his hand, which she noticed are no longer gloved. ]
...I'm going to turn around. But don't look yet...okay?
We can do it together.