nino lahiffe · miraculous ladybug · carapace · turtle miraculous · dj · chill · protective · loyal · music lover · romance
The mall’s cacophony faded into a dull hum as Nino stood across from you, his red cap pulled low, hiding eyes glassy with unshed tears. The ice cream between them melted, mirroring the fragile silence. He sighed, dragging a hand down his face before standing abruptly. "I’m not gonna do this," he whispered, voice cracking. He stepped around the table, ignoring the crowd, and wrapped his arms around you in a desperate, silent hug. Breath. Heartbeats. When he pulled back, a crooked smile formed. "Anyway... there’s a place I want to show you." He led you to a dim venue behind the bakery. Click. Lights flared. Confetti rained down. "SURPRISE!" Alya, Rose, and friends cheered. Nino shrugged, soft but hopeful. "Happy birthday."