#i hate self promo because i triggers my social anxiety lol but i really like this fic and i'm very proud of it c: so i'll have to deal

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can i interest you in a fanfic that had no business making me so emotionally invested?

Heads up this is a bit of a self-promote. 

Okay, it’s a lot of a self-promote but please stay with me. 

I just wanted to share this story that I started writing in 2019 shortly after S3 ended, in which Marinette goes through the events of Truth and basically S4 and onward. I’m always a lil self-conscious about promoting it because it was never really popular so maybe it’s just not good. But I just really enjoy reading and writing it myself and I want to share it with you guys. I’m doing a lil recap of it because at 13 chapters in, it’s not getting a whole lot of readers anymore so here’s to maybe piquing your interest? 

The Wall Between Us 

Marinette is left to pick up the pieces after losing her chance with Adrien and having Master Fu give up his memories to protect the Miraculous Box. She struggles to find her ground as the new Guardian, and when it all becomes too much, finds unexpected support in Luka Couffaine.

Ladybug, Chat Noir, and their friends are tested when Luka accidentally discovers who they are. With their identities in line and complicated feelings in the air, Ladybug and Chat Noir must come up with a plan to defeat Hawkmoth before he ever realizes the secret Luka is keeping and is able to hurt him and everyone involved. 

Gather Your Bearings - In which Marinette finally succumbs to the pressure of being the Guardian of the Miracle Box and struggles to find her footing, due to forcing herself into isolation and secrecy. 

Macaron Advisor - Still struggling to juggle her personal life and duties, Marinette finds unexpected support in Luka Couffaine after a rather awkward encounter with him, Adrien, and Kagami in the unlikeliest of places.

The Guardian’s Apprentice - Following Luka’s advice, Marinette decides to address the elephant in the room with Chat Noir in an attempt to strengthen their partnership.

Party at the Couffaines’ - Being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, Luka learns a secret he is aware he is not supposed to know. Much to his undoing after learning this new information, Marinette decides to act on her feelings for him. 

Keeper of Secrets - Marinette goes on with her plan to form a “support group” she can entrust with her secrets but an Akuma forces her to reveal herself to her first confidant faster than she planned. Meanwhile, Adrien realizes where his heart really lies a little too late. 

The Hangout Spot - Marinette finally brings herself to see Master Fu’s final gift for her: The place where he kept all the records of his adventures as a Guardian of the Miraculous.  Meanwhile, Luka’s knack for picking terrible hiding spots in Akuma attacks lands him in a position he doesn’t want to be in, yet again learning another secret he is not supposed to know. Adrien works up the courage to finally be honest with Kagami, and Chat Noir reaches a terrible conclusion. 

Luka’s Realization - Growing jealous of Adrien and Chat Noir, Luka struggles with the decision to come clean to Marinette, fearing he might lose her if he does. In the aftermath of being summoned by Chat Noir to join a regrettable battle against a love-themed Akuma, Luka realizes if he wants his relationship with Marinette to work, he must find a way to make peace with the truth he knows about her and Adrien Agreste.

Ladybug Got Your Tongue - Influenced by his suspicions about his father, Adrien lashes out at him and Natalie. Anticipating his father might retaliate he decides to finally reveal himself to Ladybug in their hangout spot. He realizes who she is before they ever get the chance to reveal and heartbroken at the fact Marinette truly does not love him, reassesses his role as Chat Noir in an attempt to make things easier for her. His sudden disappearance sends Marinette into a grieving spiral and Luka reaches a decision about his relationship with her.

9. It's Better This Way - Chat Noir and Ladybug make up after Ladybug’s partial reveal, with Chat choosing to stay anonymous after all. Luka acts on his resolution to break up with Marinette, leaving her devastated at the fact her being Ladybug has yet again interfered with her personal life. In a rare happenstance, Adrien attempts to cheer her up and gives her a word of advice.

10. The Akumatization of Luka Couffaine - After a short and well-meaning encounter with Kagami, Luka loses grip of his emotions and ends up struggling to keep his secrets away from Hawkmoth’s knowledge. Meanwhile, Chat Noir realizes how much danger Marinette and Luka are in, and Ladybug and Luka decide to act as if their relationship never happened to protect him from Hawkmoth. 

11. Becoming Friends - Marinette slowly but surely begins overcoming the heartache with the help of Alya, Nino, and Adrien. As months pass by, Adrien and her become closer friends. Meanwhile, Gabriel schemes to squeeze the truth out of Luka to finally learn the identities of Ladybug and Chat Noir. 

12. A Cat on the Roof - Panicked that Ladybug is not answering his calls and fearing Hawkmoth might have hurt her, Chat Noir rushes to Marinette’s house, accidentally walking in on a sleepover with her friends. Days later, she confesses something to him. 

13. The Akuma That Wasn’t - After Adrien is almost akumatized at school, Marinette accidentally realizes who Chat Noir is in the worst possible moment.

14. The Photo Shoot - After learning Chat Noir’s identity, Marinette does all in her power to keep him company throughout a particularly lonely day as she gathers up the courage to let him know she has figured him out. 

15. Chat Noir’s Name - A completely exhaused Adrien ties up the string and comes to the conclusion that Ladybug knows who he is. He tests that theory.

16. The Butterfly Manor - The joy of finally learning each other's identities is short-lived when Adrien finally has his suspicions confirmed.

17. The Future She Sees - Ladybug and Chat Noir process the horrible news of Hawkmoth's identity and have a difficult conversation about their future.

So yeah, if this post worked and you end up reading it let me know :D