I have to protect her?! (ML AU)

Marinette's Birthday

"You know you don't have to walk me home. I live right next to our school" Marinette said. Her fingers were interlocked with her boyfriend's Adrien, as they slowly arrived and her family duplex. On the first floor there was a small cafe. The display case filled with all different kinds of delicious looking treats. On the second and third floor was Marinette's family's home. She didn't care if it wasn't as massive as Adrien's, who was a famous model so of course he was living in luxury. Her home was cozy and cute, just like her.
"But I will always choose any option that include hang out with you, even if it for a minute." Marinette felt a pink blush forming on her cheeks. She couldn't help but smile at how sweet her boyfriend was. "Plus it's a way to escape Chloe for bit." Her smile faded but she understood. Chloe has been teasing Marinette since grade school. Chloe also knew Adrien for a long time, she was his first friend since he wasn't allow out of the house a lot. Since high school Chloe was getting more clingy to him. She liked him but everyone knew she saw his as a prize as something just to say, hey I have the hottest boyfriend therefore I'm better than you. Even after we became official she kept saying that Adrien was dating her, Chloe became clingyer that ever. These days it was hard to get a moment alone with him because of Chloe and other crazy fan girls.
Marinette slip her fingers out of her boyfriend grarsp and open the bakery door to the sweet aroma home baked cookies, Marinette favorite smell in the world. She turned towards Adrien, "well I'll text you later" putting on a smile a turning back. Adrien grabbed her wrist and moved in front of her.
"Can I stay her for awhile, your parents wouldn't mind , they like me." He put his hand behind his head. "at least they said they like me, maybe they were just doing that to be nice..." Marinette chucked at her boyfriend insecurity. "Of course they like you, and they wouldn't mind if you stayed but only for a little bit," she said pinching her fingers together in front or her right eye, which made Adrien smile.
"Whatever you say princess." Then he started walk upstairs with Marinette close behind him. "So, how's Alya?" He peeked at Mari form behind his shoulder.
Alya was her best friend and was her wing man when she had a crush on Adrien when she was hanging out with Adrien before they were dating she was also hang out with her. Lately Alya hasn't been full of energy like usual Alya, but she didn't want to concern Adrien "She's great, how's Nino?" Marinette lied
"Nino's alright, he still calling everyone dude. Yesterday 'Nino was like dude you dropped you papers' to this girl who was rushing so much that are didn't notice she was dropping stuff. The girl believed that Nino actually thought she was a guy and slapped him. He was just stunned because he didn't realize what he said that upset her." Marinette busted out in laughter. Adrien stopped at the door so Marinette could finally stand next to him. Adrien slowly turned the knob to a her living room filled with her favorite birthday sweets, colorfully wrapped presents and familiar smiling faces choursing happy birthday.
The living room was decorated in light pink flowers and paper ceiling ornaments. Most of the people here were family and classmates. Near the stair Rose was her usual cheerful self she was take out her excitement by hugging Julika's arm while Julika enjoyed her touch. Next to them was Nathaneil and Nino, Followed by Alix leaning against the couch back holding her skates in one hand. Marinette noticed a girl she never met before but she was holding her uncle hand making it assumeable that they were dating. Alya was leaning against the wall, smiling. Other family members of hers were here along with Mylene and her father in the back and her parents infront of the crowd, and holding a birthday cake in her lap her great Grandmother was sitting in her wheeled chair. She lived in a separate apartment close to Marinette's parents in case she needed help. She was a mysterious women she was often sneaking out , whenever we asked her where she was she would say "a bug never talks" which nobody but her understood.
"Happy birthday, Marinette." Adrien put his arms around her waist and nested his chin on top of her head. She smiled up then greeted the guests as she waltzed around her living room. With all the drama at school she forgot it was her birthday, which made it easy for them to surprise her. Marinette took note to put more focus on herself, having forgotten her birthday made her feel like an old lady.
"Anyone up for cake?" Marinette mother called a few minutes after her arrival. And of course her being a very popular baker in Paris everyone shuffled over to the counter where the cake was being cut. "Birthday girl first." She heard her mother shout from in front of the crowd. She ducked and dodged people until the only thing between her and her mother was a large colorfully frosted marble slice of cake. Marinette mom did her usual smile while guestering for her to take the cake, which Mari happily applied to.
Marinette then when to the sofa to eat. Her boyfriend after getting his cake join her, then Alya.
"Girl this party is amazing, who knew your parents could decorate and CAKE." Showing her love of the cake by emphasizing the k and forking up a big piece that she shoved into her mouth. After swallowing she continues, "but we really didn't surprise you, I mean, like who forgets there own birthday?"
Adrien butted in before she could answer. "Actually, she didn't mention it was her birthday at all today." Afterwards he ate another forkful of cake.
"Yay I guess I was out of it this week. All I kept thinking about is what Chloe going to do to me next." Marinette frowned at the thought of her oldest and worst enemy. Alya glared at Adrien but neither Marinette or Adrien noticed because Adrien was using his thumb to wipe frosting off Marinette's cheek.
Adrien put one of his hands on his girlfriend's shoulder to comfort her. "Don't worry about her Marinette. You have me..." Adrien was cut off by Alya.
"And your best friend forever to protect you." Alya said giving her a huge smile, that made Marinette smile.
Form behind an arm wrapped around Marinette' neck like a one armed hug, which startled her. Another arm held out a present in front of her face. "Time for the birthday girl to open presents." Her father accidently yelled in her ear. "I believe this is for you."He said Marinette put her plate on the coffee table then laid her palm out flat in thin air. Her father gently placing it in her hands.
"Thanks Papa." She gently unwrapped the package to find a bag of light colored fabrics she had wanted.
Marinette opened the other presents, Ayla got her a bracelet with her favorite colors, her uncle gave her a reservation at a fancy restaurant that her and Adrien can use, Rose and Julika got her pink paper flowers to decorate her room and Adrien got her a sketch book.
"With all the amazing ideas you have, you're going to fill up your old one quick, so I got you another one," Adrien explained. Marinette blush then leaned in to kiss him.
"Get a room." Alya said behind Mari which got the guest to laugh and the happy couple to break the kiss. Marinette thought she opened all the presents, then told the crowd that form around her while opening her presents that she was going to get more cake. She leaped over the couch and walked over to the kitchen counter where the cake was placed.
Before she cut a piece for herself she heard a weak voice say happy birthday. Marinette turn to see her great grandmother behind her holding a black and red box in her right hand. Her great grandmother held it up to her, "for you" came out almost as a whisper. Marinette noting whatever was inside it was old so carefully took the box and open it. Inside were red earrings, they were simple yet beautiful.
"Thank you Zǔmǔ." Marinette said then hugged her great grandmother.
"Dear, can you promise me something." She said looking her Marinette dead in the eyes.
"Of course, what is it?" She would of looked away, because her great grandmother's stare is kind of creepy. But looking away can often tell if someone is lying which she wasn't a liar no matter what Chloe says, so she keep staring at her blue eyes.
"Do not put them on until my funeral. Then all questions will be explain." Her great grandmother explain and looked to the heavens.
"Zǔmǔ, that won't happen for years, you should take this back" Marinette put the box in her her great grandmother hands and pushed it towards her.
Her great grandmother smiled. "I'll let you believe that because it's your birthday. But you must take the box." Marinette took it out of her great grandmother hands again, and thanked her.
An hour later the guest were leaving Marinette stood holding the door saying thank you for there presents and their participation. Marinette gathered the trash and threw it out. Then she grabbed her presents and darted to her room where she started her homework, and wondered what her great grandmother meant by all questions will be explained.