Chapter Fourteen: I Do

Adrien let out a shaky breath as he looked out of a window at Marinette who held their sleeping six-month-old daughter in her arms while she sat in the grass under a tree. She stared into the sleeping face while gently tugging at the cat ears on the hood of Mèlodie's red sleeper outfit.

"How many times are you going to get yourself worked into a panic over her?" Plagg asked.

"More than I would like to admit, and fewer times then she works herself into a panic over me."

"You about lost it when Mèlodie was born." Plagg reminded him with a cocky grin.

"I'm aware." Adrien growled in response. "Make yourself scarce, Plagg. People will be showing up soon."

The two were now living in their own house. It had a large front and backyard. It was a rather old structure with tall ceilings and big windows. There was a sitting room, a huge foyer with a spiral staircase leading to the second floor, living room, dining room, kitchen with a breakfast nook, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, and a large patio. It was very fancy, and at the moment very empty.

The house had just been finished renovated. New flooring, new carpeting, new tiles, fresh paint, new wiring and plumbing, new everything. The paint had barely dried and it smelled heavily of wet paint throughout the entire house.

Marinette stared at Mèlodie as she slept in her arms. It was hard to believe that it has been six months since she was born. Her eyes shifted from Mèlodie to Adrien who was standing by an open window watching her. She smiled and waved. He waved back with a dorky grin.

Marinette's phone buzzed, alerting her to new texts. Alya.

"He girl! How is that precious kitten of yours?"

"She is perfect. Sleeping at the moment. When will you guys get here?"

"Soon. Your parents will be there first."

"See you then!"

Marinette set her phone down just in time to see her parents. She beamed and Sabine hustled over, scooping Mèlodie into her arms. She cooed at the sleeping infant. There was no doubting who she got the majority of her looks from. She was the spitting image of her father. She leaned over slightly so Marinette could place a kiss on her cheek.

"Adrien is inside. Our friends will be here soon, and the moving company is, I don't know. Adrien would though."

"Did you go get your gown?" Sabine asked Marinette as Tom stepped around her to go talk with Adrien.

Marinette nodded enthusiastically. "I did. You should see the dress for Mèlodie!" She grabbed her mom's hand pulling her inside. They stopped long enough to pass Mèlodie over to Adrien, and then Marinette pulled Sabine up the stairs.

Everything was open and empty, their every sound echoed through the entire house. Adrien could hear as Marinette mercilessly tugged her mom up the stair and through the halls. He looked at Tom and they both laughed quietly.

Marinette held out a little dress for her mom to see. It was a white dress with floral embroidering along the bodice of the dress. The sleeves were short and puffy and the skirt was made of layers of tulle and a silk with a lace overlay. It was frilly and adorable and had a matching hair bow and shoes.

"That's gorgeous!" Sabine gasped. They were interrupted by the sudden shrill cry of Mèlodie. "That's your cue, my dear."

Marinette chuckled and took off down the hall, and went down the stairs two at a time. Adrien was already waiting at the bottom of the stairs. They had done this so many times in the last six months, it was like clockwork. Adrien passed Mèlodie over to her and she cradled her against her chest. She kissed Adrien quickly before heading out to feed Mèlodie under the tree.

Tom clapped Adrien on the shoulder. "Are you nervous for the big day, my boy?" he asked.

"I should be, but I'm not. We've already done so much together. We're moving in together, We have a baby, We have spent almost every day of the past four years together. It seems like we're finally putting a name to what we've been doing all this time." Adrien responded. "I am more nervous about getting moved in here."

Tom nodded and gestured to the open front door. "Your friends are here." Adrien grinned.

Shortly after their friends arrived, the mover showed with their belongings. A lot of them new and purchased shortly after they got the house. With their friends, Marinette's parents, and the movers, they were moved in and unpacked relatively quickly. There was still much to do by the time night fell. Mostly organizing and finding everything a place. Of course, there was still so much empty space as the house was huge and they did not have that much.

The days passed quickly while Adrien and Marinette put together their home. The day of their wedding arrived. Their home was full of people. There were caterers and the people setting up in the large backyard for the ceremony. The dining room and sitting room were packed with tables and seating. There was a large cake sitting on a table in the dining room, prepared by Tom and Sabine.

Sabine carried around Mèlodie who was currently dressed in a pink dress covered with ladybugs and hearts. Sabine wore a dusty pink silk cheongsam with gold trim and floral designs. She oversaw everything that was happening. Tom, Gabriel, Adrien, Luka, and Nino were all getting dressed in one of the bedrooms. Marinette, Rose, Alya, Juleka, and Mylène, got dressed in a different room.

Marinette was dressed in her wedding gown, which was identical to her anniversary dress only white in color and a longer train. Paired with it were a pair of white heels, gloves, and a veil. The girls all wore matching dusty pink floor-length dresses with an off the shoulder neckline and bell sleeves.

Marinette sighed while looking in the mirror as Alya was standing behind her working on putting her hair up in a bun with a mess of ringlets. It looked wonderful. There was a knock on the door and Sabine poked her head in.

"Oh, baby, look at you!" Sabine cooed at her daughter. Her chest tightening at the overwhelming feelings. Marinette turned to her mother and grinned. "Thought I'd bring this perfect little bundle to you so she can be dressed." Sabine said, passing a happy looking Mèlodie over.

"Thank you, Mama." Marinette said, holding Mèlodie tightly against her chest as she leaned up to kiss Sabine's cheek.

Sabine waved as she left the room to go check on the men. She knocked gently on the door and when she was answered she peeked in. Adrien stood there in a white tuxedo, white dress shoes, with a dark blue boutonniere. The men all wore dusty pink tuxedos, to match the women. "Oh, Adrien.. You look absolutely handsome!" She cooed, stepping into the room to place a kiss on his cheek. She stepped over to Tom, standing on her tiptoes to adjust his bow tie. "The ladies are just about ready, and the ceremony will start soon." she said and then left them.

Adrien let out a shaky breath looking at himself in the mirror. He locked eye with his father through the mirror. Gabriel nodded at him causing him to smile.

Marinette and Adrien stood in front of an archway made of pink roses. The wind blew gently as they listened to the wedding officiant began speaking. Emerald eyes locked onto bluebell eyes. Their hands held together in front of them, tightly gripping each other.

The world faded away in a blur as the listened to the officiant, gave their vows, and exchanged rings. Remembering the day they met, remembering the day they came together as superheroes, remembering the day they became a couple, remembering the day they found out they were going to be parents and remembering the day they became parents. The last four years had been an adventure, but it was only the beginning.

"Do you, Marinette Dupain-Cheng, take Adrien Agreste as your lawfully wedded husband?"

"Until the end of days.." Marinette repeated her original promise, earning a small smile from Adrien.

"Do you, Adrien Agreste, take Marinette Dupain-Cheng as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"Until our dying breaths." Adrien repeated his original promise in turn. Marinette smiled, tears, happy tears, running down her face. He wanted so bad to kiss her, more than ever before, he waited for his cue.

Marinette and Adrien never broke eye contact, not once during the entire ceremony. When they finally heard "You may kiss the bride", was when the eye contact was broken as Adrien pulled his new wife into his arms, crushing her lips with a powerful and loving kiss. Cheers and sobs erupted around them and they could not help but chuckle.

After the ceremony, everyone filed back inside for dancing, food, and cake. Marinette slipped away to change into a white sleeveless maxi-dress and ballet flats. At some point Gabriel and Nathalie left, having to return back to work. He made sure to press a kiss to his daughter in law's cheek before leaving.

Adrien stared in shock at the show of affection from his father. "He must really like you." he said with a chuckle.

"Only figuring that out now, Minou?" Marinette teased.

Hours flew by and the celebration was still going strong. Tom and Sabine retreated to the guest room, having grown too tired to keep up with the teenagers.

"You should have seen the complete panic!" Alya laughed. They had somehow got to talking about the day Mèlodie was born.

Marinette never got told this part. No one told her how Adrien panicked, not even Adrien. "Really?" she asked as she rocked Mèlodie in her arms.

Adrien was nodding, clearly embarrassed over his panic attack. "What can I say?" he shrugged, emerald eyes locking with bluebell eyes. "The one person who keeps me grounded was unavailable."

Before Marinette could respond Ivan shouted that there was something happening near the Eiffel Tower, holding his phone up so people can see the live footage.

Alya shook her head. "Of course." She said and took Mèlodie from Marinette. "Go, while everyone is distracted." she whispered to the couple.

Adrien grabbed Marinette's wrist and pulled her as he ran up the stairs. They got to their bedroom and shut the door behind them, making sure to lock it. "Ready, Milady?" Adrien asked with a familiar grin.

"As always, pussycat."

"Plagg! Claws Out!"

"Tikki! Spots On!"

Ladybug and Cat Noir grinned at each other then leapt from their bedroom window.

That's it, guys! This story is complete!

I know it is hectic and poorly written in some places. This is the first time I have committed to writing anything in years, and my first Ladybug and Cat Noir fic. Thanks for reading! Means a lot! Will be writing more LB & CN stories in the near future.