Epilogue - The Best Man's Speech
"Nino Lahiffe was a good man. A kind man, a caring man and we are gathered here today to pay respects to our fallen hero. Supporting his beautiful wife, caring family and kind friends. Oh, excuse me. I'm reading from the wrong piece of paper. This is his obituary."
The room filled with laughter as Adrien stood alongside his best friend to give his speech. Marinette rolled her eyes. He mentioned doing this but she didn't realise he would actually go through with it.
"I met Nino almost ten years ago as I ventured into the world of public school. He welcomed me to the gang and encouraged me to advance my social skills. Unfortunately this also led to him pissing off my father and getting kicked out my house on multiple occasions, dressing up as a cat and a turtle to roam the streets as superheroes, and him hitting on my fiancee." Adrien raised his glass to Marinette, of course he had to get that in. They had been engaged now for weeks, she wasn't sure why Adrien was still hell bent on telling everyone he met. It was about the tenth time he'd mentioned it this evening.
"Nino and Alya are a perfect match. Their love for being locked in animal cages at the zoo, their love for that Penguin game, which no-one can remember the name of and for trying to match make as many of their class mates as possible."
"Here, here!" Kim shouted out to the room as he flung around Alix's shoulders pressing a sloppy kiss to her forehead. She shoved him back in his own chair as the rest of their friends laughed. The two had been inseparable since returning from Monaco. No one quite knew what they were, but they were definitely something.
"When Nino decided he wanted to make his life more complicated by marrying Alya, we all couldn't have been happier. That meant she'd leave the rest of us alone."
Again the room was filled with laughter, only for Adrien to be given the death stare from the beautiful bride and Maid of Honour. Though if Marinette was being honest, she did find that quite funny.
"Now as the best man here today, I'm meant to be the one to tell the embarrassing stories of Nino and he's many conquests leading up to his leading lady, however the closest story I have involves a trip Japan and a very pretty Ladyboy."
"Marisha!!!" Max shouted out from their friendship table raising his glass. Again a chorus of laughs circulated between all their friends, and a look of sheer panic shot through Alya's mother's face.
"Don't worry Mrs Cesaire, I can honestly say the only person to end up with her in their bed was Kim!"
"Way to sell me out, Agreste!!" Kim hollered over the crowds.
"Seriously though, Nino and Alya. You are perfect together and undeniably soulmates. You are the heart of our friendship group and have been fundamental in making us all better people. Your love inspires so many of your friends and we are all envious of the life the two of you are creating together. The dream jobs, perfect house, beautiful wedding and hopefully one day you'll make me an Uncle."
Alya and Nino, stared at each before smirking. Alya laying her head on the shoulder of her new husband. They truly adored each other and their lives.
"I ask that we all raise a glass to the new Mr and Mrs Lahiffe. To Alya and Nino."
Around the room were chorus' of toasts as everyone sipped on their champagne. As Adrien set his champagne flute down on the table a smug grin took over his face and Marinette knew in that moment she was screwed.
"Now if anyone wants to see embarrassing pictures of the groom, you'll find me trying to get up close and personal with the stunning Maid of Honour."
The wink he threw at her ignited the fire already simmering in her stomach. He was going to have it when they made it back to their hotel room, and she was positive they'd both enjoy the outcome.
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