Gabenath One Shots

A Forced Movie Night

Adrien walked into the atelier grinning like a fool. Nathalie watched the teen as he strode into the room holding a movie in one hand and Nathalie's favorite blanket in the other. She raised a brow at him as he placed the movie on her desk.

"We're having a mandatory family movie night." He announced before turning to his father who stood at his podium. Gabriel glanced up at his son and saw how determined he looked.

"Depends on the movie." Gabriel said figuring that no matter how much he pushed his son was not going to budge. Adrien held up the movie for his father to see.

"Steve Jobs. I know what you're thinking. It is going to be some boring bio pic. My friend assured me it wasn't. Kate Winslet won two awards for best supporting actress in this." Adrien said walking over to him. "Please Father. You and Nathalie have been working late all week. It's Friday night and we haven't done anything as a family in ages." The younger Agreste was laying it on thick. Nathalie turned off her computer and plugged in her tablet before walking over to stand beside Adrien. She took the blanket from his other arm and held it to her chest.

"I think a movie night is an excellent idea, Adrien." Nathalie said coming to Adrien's aid. "He is right, Gabriel. We have been working late into the night all week. Why don't we take a break and watch a movie?" Nathalie told him looking up at him. They made eye contact for a brief moment before Nathalie tore her gaze from him and looked down at Adrien. Gabriel sighed and turned off his monitor before walking over to two of them.

"I suppose I can watch a movie. It's been awhile since I have watched a movie that didn't have your mother in it." He told his son putting a hand on his shoulder giving it a gentle squeeze.

Adrien wrapped his arms around his father's waist for a quick hug before going up to the screening room in the west wing of the house. Nathalie looked up at her boss and grinned.

"I'm glad you agreed to this sir. It has made Adrien's day. Maybe even his week." Nathalie confessed as the two walked side by side to the screening room. Gabriel looked down at his assistant and shrugged.

"I figured I wasn't going to win that argument. Especially once you went to Adrien's aid. I was outnumbered. I have been asking so much from you lately, so this could also be like a thank you I suppose." He admitted as the turned down the hall towards the west wing. The smell of popcorn filled the hallway as they neared the screening room. Nathalie gave her boss a small smile.

"I have been getting a lot of thank you's from you these last few months." She pointed out slightly teasing him as she did. He stayed quiet a moment. There was no doubt in her mind that he was fact checking what she told him.

"I suppose I have been thanking you quite a bit." Gabriel agreed. "You have been the only person who has constantly stood by me through everything. I know I am a bit unbearable at times. I can not even begin to imagine how much you wished you had a normal life." He confessed to her making her purse her lip and shake her head.

"I don't want normal. Normal is boring. My life was bland and gray before I started working for you nearly twenty years ago. Now, my life is more colorful and interesting. It was a bit repetitive once everything happened with Emilie, but these last few months have been full of adrenaline infused adventures on the road to your ultimate goal. I am just glad to be along for the ride, Gabriel." She grinned seeing a small smile on his face. "I quite enjoy yelling at Audrey Bourgeois from time to time as well." She added with a small chuckle. Gabriel let out a chuckle as well.

"You enjoy it too much sometimes it seems." He said stopping at the doorway to let Nathalie walk into the screening room first.

"I won't argue with you about that." She replied. Adrien had already picked out their seats and gotten the popcorn popped, buttered, and salted. Nathalie went over to one of the cabinets in the back of the room. "Adrien, where are the M&M's at?" She asked him looking through the cabinets. Adrien held up a bag.