Can You Keep It A Secret?

Chapter 35: Special Enough?

"I'm so glad you're able to leave and come back to my house." Alya says as we walk out of the hospital. "Me too. As much as I love Tikki's and Plagg's company, I hate being in hospitals."

"So I know Adrien came to visit everyday, but did you ever actually see him?" I shake my head. "I wanted to, but I'm a little scared to talk to him, so I made Tikki and Plagg tell him I was sleeping." "Why?" "I'm still in love with him Alya. I'd get distracted during our conversation because I'd be too busy fighting the urge to kiss him." "Then don't fight it." "I'd have to. I told you already it's not fair to him that I keep changing my mind." Alya sighs and nods her head.

"Anyways your birthday is in 2 days. What do you want to do?" "Nothing." "We have to do something! What if we get our nails done, do some shopping, and then take a walk in the park?" I smile. "That sounds fun." "Perfect! I'll text Chloe and let her know."

~Adrien~
"How's Marinette doing?" My mom asks as she walks into my room. "I don't know. Every time I went to see her Plagg and Tikki always told me she was sleeping. I don't think she wanted to see me." "Or she really was sleeping." "No, she's probably still mad at me so she told them to tell me she was sleeping. I made a big mistake when I told our friends. I lost her mom." I say with a tear escaping my eye. "Don't say that. The two of you are meant to be. You'll find your way back to each other." "How can you be so sure? I really messed up. Maybe it's irreparable." "She loves you Adrien. She'll forgive you."

"How are you going to get her to go to the party?" "I told Alya and Chloe to stall her. Then when I'm finished setting up I'll text them to take her to the park."

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~Marinette~
"Happy birthday!" Alya says and jumps on the bed. "It's so early!" "Get up! My family and I made you breakfast." She says and pulls me out of bed. "Alya!" "Marinette!" She says mocking me. "Hurry Chloe is going to be here soon to pick us up." I nod and we walk out of the room.

Her family pulls me into a hug. "Happy birthday Marinette." "Thank you." "Come eat. We made pancakes." Her mom says and pulls me to the table.

After we finish eating and getting ready Chloe comes and takes us to the mall. "I thought we were going to get our nails done." "We are. After we do a little more shopping." Chloe says. "We just went shopping." "Well we had to cut it short because you wanted to watch The Notebook and eat your feelings." Alya says. I roll my eyes as we walk into a store.

"Just a couple more stores and we'll go get our nails done." "Why did we even need new outfits for today?" "Cause it's your birthday. Duh." "I know but we're not doing anything special." "I'm offended." "You think spending the day with us isn't special?" They say with a hand over their chest for dramatic effect.

"I didn't mean it like that. I just meant we hang out like this all the time. So I don't really see the need for new outfits." "Because we want to look good on your special day." "But is it really special if all we do is the usual shopping?" "Fine we'll end the shopping here then. On to the nails!" Chloe says and drags us out of the mall.

"So what about this? Special enough?" I shrug. "I appreciate the gesture but it's not really special." "What if we add ice cream to the list?" Chloe suggests and drags us to Andre's.

"Is this special enough?" "Not really." "Marinette! You love ice cream!" Alya says. "I know I do but it's not really special." "Movies?" "I thought we were going to take a walk in the park after the shopping and nails." Chloe checks her phone and shakes her head. "Not yet! We need to make this day special first." Alya says and we start walking towards the movie theater.

"Please tell us that made your day special?" "Want the truth or a lie?" "Truth." "No." They sigh and tap their chin trying to think of other things to do. "Look I'm having a really good day with you guys-" I start but Chloe cuts me off. "It'll be better once we figure out how to make it special. We haven't been to the Eiffel Tower in a while. Let's try that."

~Adrien~
"So today is gonna be the first time you talk to her since the breakup?" Nino asks as we set up the decorations. "Yeah. I'm kind of nervous." "Don't be. I'm sure it'll go well." Luka says. "Thank you guys for helping me set up." "No problem dude." "Yeah we'll always help you when you need it."

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"The roses still aren't here yet." "Adrien you're pacing." Luka says. "Sorry. I didn't notice." "Is it a big deal if the roses aren't here?" "Yes! Everything needs to be perfect. I need the 12 red roses. That's the most important part." "Why?" "You'll understand soon." I say. They give me a confused look before nodding.

~Marinette~
"Is it special now?" Chloe asks. "I'm sorry guys." "Okay what's going on with you? We went shopping, got our nails done, ate ice cream, went to the movies, and visited the Eiffel Tower and it's still not special?" "Alya calm down. It's her birthday. What do you need for it to be special?" "I don't think I need anything. It's more of a who I need." "Adrien?" They both ask simultaneously. I nod and blink back my tears.

Chloe rubs my back trying to comfort me. "I'm sorry guys. I'm really grateful for you and everything you've done for me but-" "You just need him." Alya says finishing my sentence. I nod with tears now falling.

Alya and Chloe's phones ding and they both put on a big smile as they check it. "Can we try that walk in the park now?" "I don't know. I'm not really in the mood for anything. Can we just go back to your house?" "After the park? Please?" I sigh and nod. "Okay let's wipe those tears first and then we'll go." Chloe says as she wipes my tears. "Wait!" Alya says and reaches into her bag. She pulls out lipgloss and applies it to my lips. "Now we can go."

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A/N: Okay I have to end it here because I have something planned for the next part but it might be a lot so I need to start a whole new chapter.❤️