A Thing: Copycat

(Y/N)'s P.O.V.


"Why do we have to do this again?" I ask in a nervous tone. Marinette, Alya and I were at Marinette's house for an 'urgent' meeting. It was only when I entered the house that I realised it was a trap. Another ploy to make me confess...


"Just call him, (Y/N)...It'll be fine. Ask him out! We've been dying to see you two together!" Marinette says making me sigh. "B-But, what will I say...? I can't just immediately ask him out...I think?"


"Hmm...you have a point." Alya thinks but shakes her head. "Just...improvise!" She tells me making me look down. "O-Okay..."


"You can do this!" Marinette and Alya cheer and before I can back out, she presses the 'call' button. I nervously pull up my collar before sitting down on my chair. My phone vibrates.


'Hey, this is Adrien's voicemail. Leave a message'


I frown in disappointment, covering the phone so it doesn't hear what I'm about to say. "It's gone to voicemail," I say to Alya which makes her pat my back. "It's fine. Just leave a message and don't forget to ask him out!" She says making me gulp and place my phone over my ear.


"H-Hey, Adrien. I just wanted to talk to you...about...something. S-So, if you get this message, please call me back...or don't. Your choice..."


Marinette facepalm at my choice of words.


"Okay. See you later. BYE!" I say and throw my phone on the bed.


I look at my friends who have a frown on their face. "What did you expect me to say?! I can't just twirl my 'sickening blonde hair' and say, 'Hey, Adrikens! Wanna go out with me?! It's a date~!' I'm not Chloe Bourgeois, you know! And seriously, confessing my crush to him over the phone is totally unreal! He'll think I'm a pathetic girl who has a crush on him-"


'If you wish to listen to your message, press 1 and if you wish to delete your message, press 2.'


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"PRESS 2, PRESS 2!!!!" I realize what I just said and yell as Marinette hurriedly picks up my phone and presses the number. She sighs, "That could have gone worse-" 'Message saved'


"NOOO!!!!" I shriek and fall on my bed. "H-Hey. It's not as bad as you think..." Marinette says making me glare at her.


"Okay, it's bad. But you were going to tell him one of these days someway or the other." Alya says making me frown, "The voicemail recorded the whole conversation!" I say to her, "Big deal. It's not like he'll take your outburst to heart" Marinette says making me stuff my head onto the pillow. "I seriously called him 'Adrikens', mocked Chloe who is his childhood friend, and confessed my crush when I was trying not to!" I sigh deeply. "It's definitely time for me to die in shame..." I say and facepalm myself.


Alya suddenly sparks up. "Unless..." She pauses as I sit up to hear her plan. "Unless...what?"


"Unless we can get to his phone before he does!" She says making me look at her, "How exactly are we supposed to do that?!"


"If Adrien's phone went to voicemail, he must be busy which also means that he's probably doing some sort of photoshoot or something...I don't know...but where exactly?" She says making my eyes widen. "A-Alya! You're a genius!" I say overjoyed.


"I think I know where he is and what he's doing!" I say, "I heard him say something about afterschool fencing classes! So, that's why he didn't pick up!" I jump enthusiastically.


"Come on! Let's go!" I say which makes us bolt down the stairs. I push the door open and head out towards the school before getting interrupted by Cat Noir who jumps on building and lands on the middle of the crowd.


"What's with the crowd?" I inquire and look at Alya who looks like a bulb lightened in her head.


"It's the unveiling ceremony of the heroes' statue!" She yells to which I pause.


Oh right...


"I totally forgot!" Marinette and I say in unison which raises Alya's eyebrow. "Uh..you both never mentioned going to the unveiling before," She says sceptically making me look at Marinette. The blunette chuckles, "U-Um, I was going to but...I...have a thing which I also forgot and I have to go. BYE," Marinette says abruptly with her hand behind her head before rushing off. I look at Alya, "I want to come to the unveiling but...Adrien's phone..." I mutter which makes her nod.


"I'm sorry, (Y/N), but I have to cover the unveiling for the blog..." She says making me smile, "It's fine..I'll manage...I think?" I say which makes her frown, "Okay...I'll see you after!" She says, "And don't screw up again!" I wave at her before rushing towards the school which seems just across Marinette's house.


"Isn't Primvère supposed to be in the unveiling too?" Seven pops out of my pocket, "Yep. But (Y/N) must be at the school first!" I say addressing myself. "But it's a ceremony in your honour!" She says making me smile, "But there's also (Y/N)'s honour at stake right now!" I say which makes her sigh. "We'll be in and out in five minutes! We'll be in the ceremony in no time!" I say as I sneak through the school doors.


I sneak past the school gym where the fencing classes are taken. I enter the guys' locker room, "Oh boy..." I mutter as I stare at the number of lockers here. "If you call his phone, it might ring," Seven says making me directly call his cell. A clear ringing sound leads to one of the lockers. I try to pry it open but it doesn't budge. "It's locked!" I mutter which makes Seven ghost her way in the lockers and open it from the inside.


"Thanks, Seven!" I say and open up his bag where his phone lays. I try to unlock his phone but I can't. "The ceremony's ending!" Seven says which makes me stop what I'm doing. I place Adrien's phone in my pocket as I hear the guys walk towards the locker room.


Third Person's P.O.V.(Before the unveiling)


Ladybug arrives at the Place de Vosges right on time. She sighs and looks around. Cat's here but no sign of Prim.


"Excuse me, Ladybug, but Primvère Rosé's not here." Théo, the sculptor of the statue, says. He looks at Ladybug which makes her purse her lips, "It'll be fine...she must've lost her way in Paris" Cat jokes which make Théo nod. "No need to worry. Besides, I don't think she'll miss this moment," Ladybug assures him.


"It's just that I wanted Primvère to autograph this photo...She's amazing, brave and smart. The way she saves everyone..." Théo pauses. His words make Ladybug smile. But it's not the same for Cat, he sees what Théo's talking about.


"I think it's best for us to commence the ceremony. I think it'll get her here faster," The mayor says but Théo shakes his head. "P-Please, just for a moment, Mayor Bourgeois. I know she'll come. I can feel it" He says which makes Cat Noir feel uneasy. It wasn't unusual for him to see others show adoration for his lady but not right in front of him.


Few minutes pass and still no sign of Primvère. The mayor looks at Théo who, disappointed, nods his head.


"It is only fair for us, Parisians, to pay homage to the heroes who save us from evil. Primvère Rosé, Ladybug and Chat Noir!" The sheets unveil and a golden statue of the three heroes. Cat's statue crouched down with his baton on one hand and the other balancing him from the podium. Ladybug's statue, standing behind Cat Noir and her yo-yo string swirl around her. Last but definitely not the least, Primvère Rosé's statue, it stands tall behind the other two statues as she pulls back one of her arrows and her whip circles around the statues.


Ladybug and Cat Noir awe at the statues like the crowds surrounding it. But Théo sighs in disappointment as Primvère doesn't arrive.


Soon the ceremony ends and everyone returns home, including Ladybug. "These statues are great! One thing is slightly off though...I'm taller than the ladies~" Chat says to Théo and looks at his upset face.


"Primvère Rosé...didn't show up...I just wanted to express my admiration for her...I wanted her to know that everything I had, went into her statue." Théo says as his eyes sparkle with determination, setting something off in the cat-like hero. "And I'm sure if she took some time to know me, she would see how much we have in common, our devotion to the things we love..." Théo's words show that he is clearly in love with Primvèreand probably too much into his declaration of love that he doesn't notice the gaze Cat Noir holds shift into a darker one.


He puts his arm over Théo's arm, turning his smirk into a bitter smile, "Hey, don't mean to burst your bubble but Prim and I...we're a thing~" Cat's words lead Théo to frown. There's a moment of repulsion between the two.


"Really?" Théo's eyebrows furrow.


"Yeah...we're like this,~," Cat says and crosses his fingers which makes the other male push him away in anger. He storms out of the place, regretting ever talking to the hero.


"That should get you off my lady..." Cat Noir pipes with a satisfied smirk.


(Y/N)'s P.O.V.


I manage to get out of the locker room. Even though the ceremony ended, at least I saved my dignity. Now that I have Adrien's phone, I should probably go over things quickly and give it back.


But not long as I walk, the piqûre effect takes over me. I shriek in pain. "A-Another Akuma?" I choke out before looking around until I gaze lands in my pocket.


"I'm sorry, Prim, but the Akuma can wait..." Therefore, taking a stride towards home.


I shut the front door before quickly entering my room with a sigh. I sit on my bed and take out Adrien's phone. The ominous feeling of guilt clears my clouded mind which makes me slump. "Maybe I should return it..." I say which makes Seven groan.


"Seriously?! After all the trouble we went through?"


I keep on trying to unlock his phone when suddenly, it rings.


"H-Home?! It's Adrien! He's searching for his phone!" I drop his phone on my bed and shriek, "What if he finds out it's me?! W-What if he hates me after this?!" I cry out which makes Seven chuckles at me and sigh deeply. "Ah, (Y/N). You should really keep your priorities straight..." She mutters making me nod.


"I know but it's so hard being (Y/N) AND being Prim at the same time..."


Soon, the ringing stops. "Phew." I rush towards my desk and place it there. It's probably best if I focus on the Akuma at hand.


Then another phone rings...My phone. "Alya..." I accept her call. Her face shows on the screen.


"Problem fixed?" She asks making me chuckle, "Almost...just need to unlock his phone, erase the message, put it back where it belongs and act as if nothing happened..." I mutter.


"No. Way. You took the dude's phone??" She smirks at me, "Yes, I mean no...I mean...it doesn't matter! I'm just borrowing it for a while and when the job's done, I'll return it back!" I shake my head in embarrassment making her giggle. "Where are you anyway? I could use some help..."


"No can do, girl. I'm waiting for more information on the Cat Noir robbery at the Louvre." She states making my eyes widen, "What? Someone robbed Cat Noir?"


"No, no, didn't you hear? Cat Noir came in and stole the Mona Lisa! Crazy, right?!"


"Crazy...? No, that's impossible!" I say which makes her nod. "Totally! But I know that Primvère Rosé and Ladybug will come to save the day and I do NOT want to miss it! Just chill and Hang on tight and I'll be there, 'kay?" Alya assures me which makes me nod, "Okay..bye," I say and hang up. I sit on the chair beside the table before I begin to process the conversation in my head.


"Hmm...a black cat stealing the Mona Lisa? Never saw that one coming..." I mutter before looking at Seven who munches on cranberries. "Chat's a LOT of things but not a robber..." I mutter as his image flashed across my mind.


"Whatever! Let's go investigate!" I say and stand up from my chair and get into my stance.


"Seven, it's springtime to bloom!" I say which sucks her into my choker. I transform into my alter ego and jump out of my window.


I spot Ladybug standing on one of the buildings. "You heard?" I say as I run beside her. "Yep. What's that cat up to? Maybe it's another Akumatized villain?" She says in a confused tone.


An Akuma...I frown as I realize I could've prevented this.


We reach the Louvre, only to see a numerous amount of police enforcement surrounding it. The mayor stands with a worried look on his face. "Mr Mayor, this is ridiculous! There must be a simple explanation..." I say as Ladybug and I stand beside him.


"The cat's in the bag, Primvère, you don't need to worry anymore." The head police officer, Roger Raincrompix, says confidently making me frown. "Don't think you'll keep him there long enough!" I say and try to walk past him but he blocks my way. "I'm sorry but you might wanna leave this to the EXPERTS," He says taking me aback. I sneer at him as I return to Ladybug.


A few minutes later, the officer's radio squeaks and a voice booms out. "Cat Noir's getting away!" As soon as we hear this, Ladybug and I rush towards the Louvre, followed by Officer Roger. We rush down the stairs and see a squad of officers taken down.


"If Cat Noir's so innocent, why is he running away?!" The officer says.


"If you were wrongly imprisoned, wouldn't you run away?" Ladybug states which make the officer talk to the radio.


Suddenly, my whip's end and Ladybug's yo-yo starts ringing. We both glancing at each other, rush up to the surface and pick the call. Cat's face pops up on the other end. "Cat Noir, what's going on?"


"You both know that I'm innocent right?!" He says in a pouty tone which makes us frown, "No time for sympathy, Cat. Where are you?" Ladybug says which makes him shake his head.


"I'm sorry but I'll find the imposter and deal with this once and for-" He's interrupted by the sound of a helicopter.


Ladybug and I look up to see the helicopter and the black cat hero jumping from building to building, trying to escape.


"Aren't you both going to go after him?!" Officer Roger says which makes us look at him, "Uh..we'll leave that to the experts." We both say in unison before using our weapons to escape from the scene.


We both land on a building and look around. After a while, my whip starts vibrating. I slide it open and Cat's face pops out.


"Cat, where are you-" "I found my Copycat's den.." He whispers which raises my eyebrow, "What? I don't understand...just tell us where you are..." I say but he shakes his head.


"You would understand if you were there this morning.." He mumbles in a heavy way.


"But Cat-" Ladybug tries persuading him, "No, this is between me and him..." He says and looks around, "I got myself into this mess and now, I have to get out of it," He says and hangs up.


"That stupid cat..." I mutter. "Whatever he got himself into, I'm going to give him a hell lot to think about!"


"At least we can track him down..." Ladybug says and shows me a map on her yo-yo where a paw symbol blinks. "Great! Let's go!" I say and we rush towards the spot.


We jump down inside the sculptor's studio where we find two Cat Noirs. I gasp at the sight in front of me. A Cat Noir on top of another Cat Noir, who is in chains...well, that sounded wrong, didn't it?


"There you are~," The Cat on top says as I rush towards them. "Are you seeing what I'm seeing?" I ask Ladybug, who looks at confused as I am, as I stare at them back and forth. "He really does look like you..." Ladybug says and walks towards them.


"Where's his Akuma?" I ask as Cat Noir, on top, looks at me dreamily.


"Inside his ring, of course. Take it," He says making me look at it. I reach for it but I get caught off guard by it beeping.


"Oh my...he has the same powers as you, too," I point out and he gives me an amazed smile, which seemed a little bit off at the moment. "Simply amazing, isn't it?" He says.


The one on the bottom tries escaping and pleads me to free him.


"If you don't believe that I'm the real Cat Noir then ask him about our love for each other.." The captured---and supposed imposter underneath him says to me. My eyebrows furrow, "Have I ever lied to you, my sweet~?" He whispers making me look up to who I thought was the real Cat.


Now, I'm very confused. I look at Ladybug who just nods. I lean close to him.


"I hope you didn't tell him about us," I say sternly to the one on top. "W-What?"


"That we're...you know...and our little promise~" I blush deeply saying these words.


He looks dazed. "Y-Yes! Of course..." He says enthusiastically which gives out his true identity. I scoff at the real imposter and smile at him, "We never made a promise..." I pause, "Copycat!" I point out to him.


He growls. "I love you, Primvère! I'm way better than this mangy alleycat!" He says making my eyes widen


Whoa...


"I'm sorry. Liars are losers and even though this 'mangy alleycat' annoys me to pieces, he never lies to me!" I smile and say which makes Ladybug giggle, "Very accurate, Prim," She says to me.


"Thanks for the compliment...I think?" The real Cat says and pushes Copycat.


Copycat looks at us in anger, "If I can't have you...no one can!" He activates his 'Cataclysm' and looks at me.


"Time to wrap this up!" Ladybug says and pulls out her yo-yo. "Lucky Charm!" She, too, chants and the object falls on her hand, "What? A spoon? What am I supposed to do with this?"


I see Copycat approach me but I block myself with Cat's chains, to use Copycat's Cataclysm to break them. My plan becomes successful and Cat becomes free. He kicks Copycat to the opposite wall. "Excellent job, m'lady~," He says making me wink at him. "Where's his Akuma?" Ladybug asks, "A picture in his pocket," He says in a know-it-all way until his miraculous beeps. "Let's make it snap!" He says making us give him a nod and look at Copycat.


Copycat laughs evilly making me glare at him. Cat rushes towards him and attacks him but fail and gets kicked away. I take my turn and fight with Copycat. He smirks and blocks all my attacks as I block his. I jump on a ledge above them. Ladybug also tries sparring with him but follows me onto the ledge.


"Whoa, he's pretty good," I comment on his skills which makes Cat frown, "You don't need to rub it in!" He says in an annoyed tone. Copycat smirks, "I told you I was better than him!" He says making me smirk and look at Ladybug.


"But we're better than both of you!" I say and use my whip to snatch away Cat's baton from Copycat's hand. I pass it to Cat who smirks.


They spar together with their batons so roughly that it leads them to fly off and land to the ground.


I jump down and use my whip to grab Copycat's hand. "Hey! I'm the real one!" "No, I am!" They quarrel.


I puff my cheek annoyed, "Now, you're both annoying me to pieces!" I say and look at them.


"Come on Cat. Scratch attack!" I say making him smirk, "Sure! I love a great catfight!' He says and continues fighting with Copycat.


This gives time for me and Ladybug to scan the area in divine vision.


I smirk and look at Ladybug, "I know what to do!" I say before looking at Copycat. "Roses Divine!" I chant and rose petals form around me and strike towards Copycat which makes him get off Cat. Ladybug makes a fishing rod with the spoon, Cat's baton and some duct tape.


She swings it across the room and catches Copycat with the fishing string, through a supporting beam. I jump up and grab the picture in his pocket. I look at it for a second. A picture of me flying on the streets of Paris. I wince as I tear it in half. "Ouch...well, that hurt." I joke before the Akuma flies out.


Ladybug de-evilises it and releases it making me pull back an arrow and shoot it straight up into the air as she throws the spoon.


"Miraculous Ladybug/Primrose!" We both say in unison and everything goes back to normal.


Cat catches Théo who falls from above. "Nice catch!" Ladybug says making me giggle. He puts him back on the ground. "I'm so glad that you were able to tell apart from me and the copycat..." He says making me smirk.


"Once I could tell who was the one who really loved me, it wasn't a big of a deal..." I say teasingly and place my hand on my hip.


"Well, it's great to hear that..." Cat blushes and says, just as his miraculous beeps continuously. "Better help the guy out," Cat says making me look at Théo, "Yep. His crush just got crushed," Ladybug says making me bite my lip.


"Gotta split before I change back!" Cat says making me smile at him. He stops and glances at me before rushing away.


Ladybug pats me on the shoulder, "You know that you crushed Cat's crush too? That makes two of them..." I blush as she says that.


"Well, gotta go!" She says and swings away.


I hear someone groan. "W-What happened...?" I look at Théo. He looks up at me as I pick up his picture.


"P-Primvère...?" He stutters as he notices me approaching him. "Hey...I'm sorry I couldn't make it this morning." I say which makes him shake his head, "No, no...it's fine!"


"Really...? I was pretty embarrassed for missing this one opportunity to see that beautiful statue you created..." I say which makes him smile more.


"No more injustice in the world and here's a token from a rose~," I say and blow a flying kiss towards him, for a little tease, which makes rose petals form a pen and the picture flies to my hand.


"C-Can you autograph this for me?" He asks making me smile, "Of course!" I say as I sign the picture before sighing and looking at it. The autograph glows and laminates on the paper.


"You really have some artistry here...I'm a fan of your work!" I cheer for him which makes him stand up. "Thank you, Primvère...and don't worry, I know about you and Cat Noir. It's okay..." He mumbles sadly which makes me raise an eyebrow.


"Huh...?"


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'If you wish to hear the message again, press 1 and if you wish to delete your message, press 2.'


I look at Marinette and Alya. They nod which makes me press 2.


I sigh as a giant weight of stress lifts off my shoulders. "That was hard," I mutter.


"Great job, (Y/N)!" Marinette cheers making me smile. "Well, love's a lot of things," Alya says and pats me on the head.


"From what I've learnt today, love can also be a dangerous thing..." Marinette says making me nod. I frown for a second.


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"Cat Noir said that you both were a thing..."


I raised an eyebrow at that statement, feeling a tinge of anger rise. "And why would he do that?"


"Well..." The painter looked a little timid to say something and it was confusing me.


"I kind of openly professed my love for you and I think it bothered him." My cheeks flush at that.


"Seriously, he looked like he was about to murder me for saying that..."


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Recalling the events that took place before, Théo's words make me blush and bury my head on a pillow.


"Girl, are you okay?"


"Yep, Just a little stressed..." I mutter, "...anyway, I'll just return his phone tomorrow...and maybe, ask him out?" I say which makes the girls squeal. "YOU BETTER!"


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The next morning, I sit in the class waiting for Adrien. I blush deeply at the thought of him.


"You might have dropped it somewhere, dude." Nino's voice makes me look up. "But even if I dropped it, someone must have picked it up in the boys' locker room" Adrien sadly mutters making my heart clench.


Shoot.


"You can do it!" Alya and Marinette whisper making me nod.


I sneakily place his phone inside his bag but then it drops the bag. I internally shriek as I quickly make out of the scene.


"What?" Adrien says as he picks up his bag and sees his phone.


"I thought I checked my bag a thousand times!" He picks up his phone in astonishment. I sigh deeply.


"Dude, you need a chill-out! Let's go to the movies after school!" Nino says making me quirk up.


"Hey, mind if some friends tag along!" Alya says and looks at me with a wink. "Sure! Why not?" Nino agrees.


"Hey, (Y/N)?" Adrien calls out to me. I turn to them as if I wasn't listening in, "Hmm?" I blush and hum in response. "Wanna join us?" He says and smiles at me. My body heats up at his gaze on me and I look at them. Marinette and Alya give a thumbs up to me. Nino winks playfully at me. as Adrien looks at me with certainty.


"Count me in."


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End Chapter.


I know what ya'll are gonna say. I know I wrote you're gonna ask him out but at least he ended up asking you out to a movie.....where the others are also gonna be there T.T

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