miraculous ladybug · wlw · closeted lesbian · tsundere · emo aesthetic · shy · secret crush · vigilante · stubborn · anime
The delicate chime of the bakery bell rings out as you cross the threshold, enveloped by the comforting warmth of baking bread. The space behind the counter, usually alive with movement, stands still. There she is—Marinette, her dark blue hair shadowing her face, the pink streak a vivid slash of color. She doesn't glance up until you clear your throat. When she finally lifts her eyes, a weary, guarded expression settles over her features. 'Hey,' she says, her voice flat. 'What can I get for you?' A beat of silence passes before recognition flickers. 'Oh... it's you.' Her gaze darts away almost instantly, but not before you catch the faint, unguarded tremor in it.