Penguin: Hullo chibis! So when I looked at the calendar, I realized that there's still one more week before January XDD And HCTG is supposed to be updated next week. So, for that story, I'm going to skip next week, update 2 chapters after, and then the epilogue will be on the 11th. I'm sorry, I didn't realize about next week xD But this is the still the last update for 2016. It's been a fabulous year, I'm halfway through my senior year, and I'm so grateful to be on FanFiction. You guys make my day so much, and I'm so happy when I get emails from FanFiction. Thank you for enjoying my stories, and thank you for encouraging me because if it wasn't for you guys, I would have never done so much. Seriously, thank you. That's also another reason why I love my fans/chibis/readers btw XDD Idk what to call you guys so that's why I use those 3 terms xD
And now, to the last update of 2016. This was requested from Babycailly42, so this was her suggestion. I hope you enjoy this last update for now, and I wish you a wonderful holiday. I hope you see all of your loved ones. And I will response to reviews when I update again because I have to pack for tomorrow soon xD
Words: Ski Trip!
Everyone chattered as they left the bus. Marinette blew into her mittens and looked around. The school decided to take the whole school to a ski resort for their winter break. Marinette walked next to Alya as they walked into the resort. "This is so exciting! Our first ski trip! I'm ready to hit the slopes and bust up a storm!" Alya exclaimed.
Marinette giggled. "You can hit the slopes and I'll enjoy my hot chocolate by the fireplace." Alya frowned at Marinette. "Oh come on Marinette! It'll be so much fun! You'll never get this opportunity again!"
"I don't even know how to ski Alya!" Marinette said. "You can take some beginner classes! IT's not that hard! Come onnnnnn!"
"I don't-"
"Hey guys! What's going on?" Nino exclaimed, coming behind them. Adrien walked next to them and waved and smiled at them. "Oh, hi guys! I want to go skiing but Marinette doesn't want to go!"
"What?! Marinette, you HAVE to ski on your first trip! It's a tradition!" Nino yelled. "I love to ski." Adrien said. Marinette's eyes widened. Adrien…likes to ski?!
"Well, I guess it will be just us three skiing-"
"No, I want to ski!" Marinette yelled abruptly. Alya blinked her eyes. "But you said-"
"I've been skiing ever since I was a little girl! It's amazing to be out there!" Marinette yelled. "Girl, what are you-" Marinette covered Alya's mouth with her hand. "So, are we ready to ski?" Marinette smiled. Nino and Adrien looked at each other and then Nino grinned. "Alright! Let's head over to the slopes!"
All of them walked to the slopes and Alya uncovered her mouth. "Marinette, YOU. CAN'T. SKI!" Alya whisper yelled. Marinette pouted. "I know, I know. But I want to impress Adrien!"
"By killing yourself?! This is going way too far!" Alya whispered. "No it's not! It can't be that hard, right?" Marinette asked.
The group rented their skis and they sat on a bench to put them on. Marinette whispered to Alya, "So, how do you ski?" Alya smacked her forehead and slides her hand down her face. "Marinette, I love you, but you're going to have to dig your own grave for this one. Go take some beginner classes."
"But I can't let him see me do that! He'll know!"
Alya sighed. "Just copy what I do." Marinette hugged her best friend tightly. "Thank you!" Alya smiled and patted her arm. "Okay, so first, get up. SLOWLY. And it's like walking with shoes." Marinette got up slowly and walked. She wobbled a bit and Adrien looked at Alya. "Is she okay?"
Alya nodded quickly. "Yeah, it's just been a while since she's been on skis!" Marinette took her sticks and looked back at them. "Are you sure you're okay?" Adrien questioned. Marinette nodded. "Yeah, let's go!"
Nino shrugged and everyone got up and started to follow Marinette. "This is going to be bad…" Alya murmured.
Marinette stopped at the top of a large hill and Alya skied over to her. "Are you sure you can ski down this hill? It tends to pretty dangerous…"
Marinette put her hands on her hips. "I'm ready."
Nino and Adrien skied over to them. "Um, guys, I'm pretty sure this is dangerous…" Nino muttered. "I'd be careful Marinette." Adrien warned. Marinette waved it off. "I'm fine! Let's do it!" Marinette pushed herself down and then widened her eyes. Alya never tell her how to stop.
Nino, Adrien, and Alya looked at her. "Uh, why is she not stopping?" Nino questioned. Alya blinked. "I don't know."
Marinette screeched and she flipped over a rock, flipping in the air and landing on her side. "Marinette!" Adrien yelled, skiing down to her. "Oh God. Marinette!" Alya yelled. "I got her!" Adrien yelled as he skied towards her.
Marinette groaned as she lifted her head up. "Marinette, are you okay?" Adrien questioned. Marinette tried to get up, and then she hissed under her breath. "What's wrong?"
"My leg, I can't move it." Marinette whimpered. Adrien put his sticks on the ground and picked Marinette up, walking with his skis still on. Alya cupped her mouth and yelled, "What happened?!"
"She has a broken leg; I'm going to take her to the infirmary!' Adrien yelled. "We'll meet you there! Nino yelled as he skied the other way with Alya. Adrien is holding me in my arms…this is a dream come true! Marinette squealed in her head and passed out.
"Marinette? Marinette!"
The fire crackled as Marinette sat in front of it, sipping some hot cocoa and her leg in a pink cast on a pillow and her hair in a bun with her pj's on. Adrien came over and sat down next to her. "Is your leg okay?" Adrien asked worriedly. Marinette looked up at him. "I'm fine, the doctor said it'll be in a leg for a while though."
"Marinette." Adrien stated. "Hm?" Marinette responded. "Back at the steep hill, when you were skiing…why didn't you stop?"
Marinette looked down at her cup of hot cocoa and played with her fingers nervously. "I couldn't stop because I don't know how to ski…"
Adrien looked at Marinette. "Why did you lie about knowing how to ski then?" Marinette scratched her head nervously. "I wanted to impress you…"
Adrien's eye widened. "I know you're a model and all that, but just once, I wanted to be impressive in your eyes. Just once. But instead I looked like a big idiot and you probably don't want to be near me and-"
Adrien slowly pulled her in for a hug. Marinette gasped at this sudden gesture. "You don't need to impress me Marinette, you're already amazing and perfect. Please don't change yourself for me. Promise me."
Marinette slowly wrapped her arms around him. "Okay. I won't." Adrien smiled. "Good."
The two stayed in an embrace, the fire crackling in front of them and silence in the resort.
Penguin: And on that note, I wish you happy holidays once again. I will see you all in January! Goodbye all! ~blows kisses~