Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir REWRITE

Nino Aka The Bubbler

In Marinette's room. Marinette Dupain-Cheng is sleeping and then is woken up by her cellphone.

Marinette: (wakes up and makes Tikki go flying) Huh? Happy birthday-- ow! (jumps down the stairs and hits her chaise.) Happy birthday! (she gets on her computer and turns it on, revealing her desktop background to be a collage of Adrien Agreste's pictures.) Ah! Happy birthday, Adrien. (She makes kissing noises towards the screen.)

Avalon: Are you done? (Giggles)

Marinette: (Blushes) Uhhh how long were you-

Avalon: long enough to save this ones behind (Holds Tikki)

Tikki: (Mutters) Never again

Adrien is brushing his teeth.

Plagg: Happy birthday, Adrien! (brings a piece of Camembert cheese wrapped with a red bow.)

Adrien: (disgusted) Ugh, Plagg! Get that filthy piece of Camembert out of my face! (plugs his nose)

Plagg: Huh? (eats the cheese.) Mmm.

Marinette is walking down the stairs with a gift in her hands while her mom is in the kitchen drinking tea.

Sabine: Marinette, don't forget to clean your room after school today.

Marinette: Mom! It's Friday, and We are already doing something with Alya.

Sabine: Fine, I'll go ahead and clean it, but don't blame me if I come across any of your private stuff, like your e-mails, your diary--

Marinette: (makes a nervous face) Okay! I'll do it, I'll do it. (goes up to her mom, gives her a kiss, and starts to leave.)

Sabine: Have a nice day, sweetie! And make sure she enjoys herself (Kisses Avalons cheek)

Avalon: I know mom I love you too
(as they close the door)

Marinette: Happy birthday-- I mean, have a nice day!

Sabine: (surprised face) Hm? (shrugs) Hm. (drinks)

Adrien is eating alone at a big dining table. He looks sad.

Nathalie: (walks in) Your schedule, Adrien. (hands Adrien a tablet.)

Adrien: (takes it) Thanks, Nathalie. (Nathalie starts to leave.) Hey, um, my father get back to you about my birthday party? (his face lights up.)

Nathalie: Well, um-- He doesn't think it would be a good idea.

Adrien: (turns sad again and speaks softly) 'Course not.

Nathalie: Happy birthday, Adrien. (leaves)

Outside of school. Adrien and Nino are talking. Meanwhile, Alya, Avalon and Marinette are hiding nearby out of sight. Chloé and Sabrina are in the school but near enough to see what's happening.

Nino: (as he blows bubbles) Dude, seriously? Has your dad always been such a downer? You'd think he'd at least remember what it was like to be young and wanna party a little.

Adrien: No, I'm pretty sure he was a downer back then too. Well, at least I tried.

Nino: (wraps one arm around Adrien) It's your b-day, dude! Insist!

Avalon: (encouraging Marinette) You can do it, you can do it!

Marinette: I can do it, I can do it!

Nino: You know what, I'm gonna have a little convo with your pops.

Adrien: Don't waste your time. He's not gonna change his mind.

Marinette: (pops up to look at Adrien while he's not looking) I can't do it, I can't do it!