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      In this story, Ladybug and Adrien go to the USA for a nice vacation.  It happens to be July the fourth. Time for some fun!

     Ladybug's  POV:

      Adrien and I arrived just in time to see all the red, blue, and white decorations.

       It seems they are everywhere. Lots of American flags are flying.

       I see a few houses with posters that remind us it is a holiday.

      "Adrien, today is an important day."

    "Oh, what makes you say so, Ladybug?"

     "It is the fourth of July."

     "Yes, what about it?"

       I laugh as he scratches his head.

     "It is Independence Day here in the United States of America."

      "Oh, right, I forgot."

        Adrien and I get ready for the day.  We are going to a nice restaurant nearby.

      "What would you two like to eat?"

       "Hmm, what is the special?"

        I  look at the waitress in amazement as she rolls her eyes.  She sure is rather rude.

       "Miss, we are from out of town. We are here on vacation."  I tell her.

          "Today's special is strawberry pancakes, blueberries, pound cake, watermelon, and my favorite homemade fruit punch."

            I look at Adrien. I see him drooling. It figures.

           "We will both take the special."

          As the waitress leaves with our order written down, I glare at him.

          "Adrien, must you be so embarrassing?"

        "Sorry, sweetheart. It is just everything sounds so good it makes my mouth water."

           I smile, then blush. 

         "Ladybug, I only love you."

         "I love you too, Adrien."

         After the meal arrives, we both sit in silence as we eat. It sure was delicious.

          I was glad Adrien and I got to try it.

        Next, we went outside and saw a sign that said, "Fourth of July sale, everything is 50% off!"

            I walked into the store with Adrien close behind me. The two of us looked around. I saw a cute dress, and Adrien was admiring a pair of striped pants.

          I tried on the dress. It fit.  

         I bought him the pants, and he purchased the dress for me.

       We went back to the hotel and changed into our new outfits.  Adrien came out of the bathroom looking all handsome in his new pants. I thought they looked great with his blue t-shirt.  

       "Looking beautiful in your new dress."

       "Thanks, Adrien."

      I debated on rather I should tell him my identity behind the mask. We have been dating for two years now.  

      I have on a cheap mask right now. The hero one I rather not wear much unless it is necessary. No sense in remaining transformed and keeping Tikki worn out for no reason.

      "Adrien, I think it is time I showed you something."

    "Like what?"

    I kissed him, then slowly removed the discount store mask.

    "Ta-da, it is just me. Do you still love me?"

      "Yes, cause you are my everyday ladybug with or without the mask, Marinette.  Plus, I knew four weeks ago it was you. I did not say anything cause I was sure if you were ready to tell me or not."

      I stood there flabbergasted.  

      I laughed.  "I suppose nothing gets past you, Adrien."

     "I suppose not, Marinette, m'lady."

    "Your lady?  Chat is it, you?"

   "Yes, I am surprised it took you this long to figure it out."

      Adrien and I kissed again.

        Later after a nice picnic lunch and swim, we sat out on the beach.

             We had a  pizza for supper. Then, for dessert, ice cream. It was not as good as Andre's, but it was still alright.

            Late that night, we saw fireworks. At that moment, Adrien got down on one knee.

           "Will you marry me, my princess, m'lady, best friend, love of my life, Marinette Dupain-Cheng?"

           "Yes!"

          Adrien put the ring on my finger as a bunch of strangers clapped. I must say this was the best fourth of July ever!

     the end

   Until the next one-shot story,

   bye-bye, little owlets!

 Summer out!