Flashing lights [GABENATH]

Chapter 1: preparations

Tomorrow was Gabriel and Nathalie's 1st anniversary since they first started dating, and the two had only became more closer ever since. Gabriel seems like he's planning something.

Nathalie slept more peacefully than she had ever before after what Gabriel said to her last Sunday during the evening, Gabriel had already gotten out of bed to prepare everything for tomorrow. Suddenly a knock came from the other side of the door, quickly waking up Nathalie from her sleep.

"Come in!" Shouted Nathalie. "Good morning Miss." Said another female voice. "Ah, good morning to you too, Elyna." Elyna, being Gabriel's new assistant after Nathalie retired the role. "Uh, by the way Elyna, what time is it?" Asked Nathalie. "12:45pm, Miss." Answered Elyna as she opened the blinds. "Deary me! did I really oversleep that much? I must be behind schedule.." Cried Nathalie. "Not at all Miss, Mr Agreste told me to clear your schedule and wake you up at this time. As your anniversary is tomorrow he wanted to pick out decorations for the party he's planning." Added Elyna. "An anniversary party? Hm, alright. I'll meet him down stairs. Thank you Elyna."

Nathalie got out of bed, drew on her dressing gown and went downstairs to join Gabriel and Adrien for breakfast.

"Good afternoon you two." Nathalie said whilst rubbing her eyes before putting on her glasses. "Good afternoon, Nathalie!" Replied Adrien cheerfully. Nathalie smiled, poured herself a coffee and sat down. "Anyways, Adrien I could've sworn Gabriel was in here. Is he doing something?" Asked Nathalie. "He was here about half an hour ago, he said he was going out to get something for the party tomorrow." Answered Adrien. "Hm, alright then. I was told by Elyna that we we're going to get them together, maybe he just wants to make sure."

Nathalie finished her coffee and headed back upstairs to freshen up and get dressed, she threw on a comfy, peach colored turtle neck sweater with a white skirt. Along with some tights and white stilettos.

Meanwhile, Gabriel snuck out to pick up something from the jewelry shop.

"Oh, Mr Agreste! Here to pick up the ring you commissioned?" Assumed a familiar voice. "Of course, I plan to propose tomorrow at the party. Speaking of the party, did you receive an invitation, Amelie?" Asked Gabriel. Amelie, who was a great friend of Gabriel, and the twin sister of his deceased wife Emilie, worked at the front desk of the jewelry store after retiring her acting career. "Why of course, I've already picked out what I'm gonna wear! We've spent over months planning the event, how could I possibly miss it?" Gabriel chuckled at Amelie's enthusiasm.

"Heh, but anyways here! A personalized ring for Nathalie right here, she'll absolutely adore it." Said Amelie, as she handed the ring box to Gabriel, showcasing a beautiful silver ring decorated with mini white gems and a big white diamond in the middle. "Thank you, Amelie." Gabriel paid for the ring and left the store.

As Gabriel got into the car to head back home to pick up Nathalie, Nooroo flew out his coat and greeted him.

"Good morning Mr Agreste!" said Nooroo in a tired, but cheerful manner.

"Good afternoon, Nooroo." Replied Gabriel, in hopes to imply well enough to the drowsy kwami that the morning had already gone past. "Huh? Its that late already?" Peeped the now alert creature, concerned about how long he had slept for. "No worries Nooroo, today is a free day as mine and Nathalie's anniversary celebration is approaching tomorrow. Really, I'm glad you've had such a peaceful rest in my coat. If I had awoken you, I'd be the one that's at fault." Retorted Gabriel, in a mix of a cheeky and sympathetic manner, but Nooroo could hardly tell between the two. "Uh.. but anyways Nooroo, would you like anything to eat before I go and pick up Nathalie? You must be starving after the rest you've had." Suggested Gabriel, in attempt to change the topic. "I am a bit hungry, could we maybe go by the Dupain-cheng bakery?" Asked Nooroo. "Why of course! The usual chocolate covered strawberries I assume?" Nooroo nodded and Gabriel started the engine and drove off.

After Nathalie headed back upstairs, Adrien finished his breakfast and went back to his room. He opened up his cabinet and grabbed a slice of Camembert cheese which then was handed to his trusty little companion Plagg.

"Blegh!! So much lovey doviness in the air it makes me sick!" Wailed Plagg before taking a huge bite out of his cheese. "Heh, or maybe that horrible cheese scent is finally getting to you Plagg." Replied Adrien in a cheeky tone whilst he opened his phone to call his friend Marinette. "Hmph!" Grumbled Plagg before he took the final chomp of his cheese as Adrien giggled before dialing Marinette's number. "Hello? Ah! Hi Adrien!! What do you need?" Questioned Marinette, as she picked up the call. "Nothing much really, I just wanted to make sure you got the invite my father sent about his and Nathalie's anniversary party tomorrow night." Said Adrien in response to his friend's suggestion. "Ohh!! Yup! I have it right here." Adrien sighed in relief. "Alright Marinette, also please check Nino, Alya and the others for me. See you tomorrow!"

"I will Adrien! Goodbye!"

Later on in the evening, Gabriel and Nathalie had just gotten back from the venue the celebration will take place, along with some shopping made along the way home. Nathalie had already been worn out and called it for a day, whilst Gabriel decided to go in his workshop to work on his sewn designs.

"Goodnight love, get enough rest so you can have enough energy for the celebration tomorrow." Said Gabriel, as he kissed her on the forehead. "Aren't you coming to bed as well?" Nathalie inquired. "I will sometime later, I just need to add some finished touches onto your 'surprise' dress." Gabriel responded. "Alright then, I hope there isn't much to finish otherwise you'll spend the entire night without sleep. Don't be too selfless now." Gabriel sighed which quickly turned into a chuckle and then kissed her on the cheek again.

"Goodnight, Nathalie."

"Goodnight, Gabriel."

Nathalie returned a kiss on his cheek leaving a red lipstick mark, making him turn slightly pink before he regathered his thoughts and entered his studio.

"Now Nooroo, how does it look so far?" Asked Gabriel

"It looks absolutely Amazing Sir, Nathalie is destined to love it!"

"Hmph, Thank you Nooroo. But I must say, you deserve a little bit of credit as well. Don't you?" Claimed Gabriel, whilst sewing on the last few designs onto the dress. "Do I?" Asked Nooroo. "Why of course, you suggested the idea of a beautiful white rose design onto the dress knowing that was her most beloved flower, this dress is merely the product of our own thoughts." Nooroo blushed at the man's statement and hugged his cheek. Gabriel clasped his hands over the Kwami's sudden embrace.

After putting Nooroo to bed and changing into his velvet robe, he slowly tiptoed into the master's bedroom in hopes to not awake Nathalie, who was fast asleep. He slowly got into the bed and wrapped his hands around Nathalie's body, drifting away into a deep sleep.