The Running Bear (Cat Noir x Reader)

Chapter 9: Note To Self: Don't Deliver Mail To Celebrities

Trying to make light of it, I remark, "At least my life-long dream of swinging like Indiana Jones finally came true." 

Cat Noir's emeralds sparkle. "You're so cute when you're excited."

I scoff, knowing he's lying. "I'm not cute, Kit Kat."

"Hey! That's a very claw-ful thing to say!"

"But it's true!"

Ladybug claps her hands. "Focus, lovebirds. We're running out of time, and we need to get his bubble sword. It's gotta be where the akuma is!" 

Cat Noir's ring beeps, causing him to look at it in concern. "Better hurry." 

"And don't call us lovebirds," I warn.

We race back to Adrien's house and hop on top of the gate. We overlook the chaos and realize the entire house has been trashed. Scorch marks line the building, presumably from The Bubbler's wand. The streamers and DJ booth are destroyed, either out of rage or rebellion against our villain. But thankfully, all the kids are safe. 

Alya's head pops up from behind the wall. Her face immediately lights up. "It's The Hero Trio!"

I resist the urge to smack my forehead. Why aren't they inside the house? Isn't it safe inside there?

"No one wants to party with you anymore, Bubbler," Ladybug smirks. "Give it a rest."

Everyone in our class starts chanting our names in excitement, and it honestly feels really weird. 

Weird to hear people actually cheering for Makwa of The Hero Trio when I assumed they'd just be cheering for Ladybug and Cat Noir. But at the same time, it feels...nice. It feels good to be appreciated. I straighten up a bit as my features turn stoic, only because I know superheroes always look cooler when serious. 

My evidence? Every MCU actor in existence. 

Frustrated that he can't dictate their actions anymore, the Bubbler whips out his bubble sword and traps all of our classmates in green bubbles. My stomach completely drops. 

"Outer space is the next stop for your precious peeps! And they're never coming back!" The Bubbler cackles. "Not alive, at least!"

"Alright! That's it!" I yell. 

He makes a run for it and we pursue him, hurriedly leaping from building to building. As The Bubbler sprints up the Eiffel Tower, he starts shooting more streams of exploding bubbles at us. We avoid them and continue sprinting up the tower. 

I look over at Cat Noir and smile. Reminds me of when we faced off against Stoneheart and when we raced each other up the tower, and when he-

No! Focus! Get him out of your head!

I shake my head to clear it of my distracting thoughts and keep running. The minute we reach the top of the Eiffel Tower, Cat Noir's ring beeps again. 

"I'm gonna switch back soon! Hurry!" Cat Noir yelps. 

"I'm on it! Lucky Charm!" Ladybug yells. 

And the Lucky Charm for today is...

"A wrench?" Ladybug and I question simultaneously.

"Your plumbing skills are gonna help us out?" Cat Noir asks, taking out his staff. 

I giggle, but then my bear ears perk up. Turning around, I dodge the exploding bubble shot at my back. Another one aims at my stomach, and I slice it, jumping from ledge to ledge to avoid getting hit. 

But I'm not fast enough. Several of them hit my chest and face and the explosion slightly burns my skin, causing me to hiss in irritation. 

Cat Noir throws his staff at the Bubbler as it ricochets off the back of his head. "Hey! Get away from her!" he shouts.