Emotional Support [Complete]

"Pound it!"

The two heroes fist bumped in victory as they turned their attention to the rather disoriented Chloé.

"Was... Was I akumatized?"

Cat Noir knelt down to her, picking up the picture of Chloé and himself when they were in primary school-- though he was home schooled. He smiled at how happy they both were. They were young and Chloé hadn't gained feelings for him yet, nor did he see anything but a sweet side of her before he realized how she treated other people. Sometimes he wished their relationship could go back to the way it was in that photo. He handed her the photo which she beamed at before holding it close to her chest.

"You know," Cat Noir told her, "I'm sure Adrien still cares about you very much."

Chloé shook her head, chuckling sadly. "Usually, I'd say you're right. Because he adores me, everyone adores me. But that's not true. I know it's not. Adrien... doesn't even like me. Meanwhile, he loves Marinette."

Marinette half-laughed. "No, he doesn't."

Cat Noir didn't skip a beat to argue. "Of course he does!"

All three kids blinked, completely confused by the conversation. However, they knew it was best not to question it. 

"Well, not like that," Ladybug returned.

"Right." Cat Noir turned back to Chloé. "Not like that. And I'm positive Adrien didn't mean to hurt you. Next time you see him, let him apologize, okay? He's probably hurting, too."

Chloé nodded. "Yeah, I will."

Cat Noir smiled and helped her up. He used his baton to get her off the roof, Ladybug close behind.

"Thank you, guys..." Chloé says. "I can walk home myself."

Ladybug's earrings beeped. "No problem, Chloé. Bug out!"

Ladybug used her yo-yo to grapple the side of the building and swing away. Cat Noir frowned and extended his baton to follow her.

"Ladybug! Wait!"

Ladybug turned to her cat. "What is it, Cat Noir? I only have three minutes."

Cat Noir hesitated, scratching his neck. "Uh, so Adrien Agreste, huh? That's the guy your in love with?"

Ladybug's eyes widened. It's better neither of the heroes knew much about the other's lives. "What? No way!"

Cat Noir pouted. "But, you said..."

"I just said that so Lady Coeur Brisé wouldn't infect me," Ladybug said. "Gotta go!"

Cat Noir grabbed her hand before she could jump away. "Wait!"

Ladybug stared back at him, questioningly. "What is it now, kitty?"

"Would you..." Cat Noir blushed deeply before shaking his head. "Have you... ever heard of touch therapy?"