It was not everyday when Adrien was allowed a day to hang out with friends at the movies, to get to laugh over shared jokes with Nino, and chat with the girls and try to get to know them better as new friends of his. Every moment like this felt like something new altogether, and Adrien was loving this hint or taste of freedom, this immense joy that clung to him, and the laughter that surrounded them.
As the movie wound down and the lunch afterward did too, Adrien wondered if he'd ever get another chance like this again as they laughed and carried on with joy in their hearts even as they bid goodbye, and Adrien would have to call Gorilla to be picked up.
"Thanks for hanging out with us, Dude." Nino told him, bumping his arm lightly with his fist, "I'm really glad that your father let you."
"Me too." Adrien murmured with a smile as he glanced over at his very best friend ever or at least so far, "Hey, Nathalie, can you send Gorilla to pick me up? We're not far from-."
Nino smiled absentmindedly as Adrien spoke on the phone, not paying the conversation too much mind.
"Hey, Nino?" Adrien asked decently quiet over the phone, abuzz with energy despite his early morning photoshoot, "Want to come over and play video games today?"
"Your old man is letting us hang out again today?" Nino asked, and Adrien was positive that he wasn't hiding his joy and excitement very well.
"Yeah, lately, it seems like he's better about that." Adrien admitted, "As long as I avoid Akumas and head home quickly after Akuma battles. He wasn't very happy after Gorizilla."
"I don't think anyone would be after what you told me, dude." Nino spoke up, "I'll be right over. Just let me ask my parents first."
Adrien felt like he was dreaming or walking on air or something of the sort as he buzzed with excited energy from getting to hang out with his best bed all weekend together so far. It's like his father had flipped a switch labeled, 'Extra Nice,' and thought that he'd give it a try.
He couldn't help his barely disguised excitement as he beat Nino at Ultimate Mecha Strike Three until they switched to a game that Nino was a bit better at to let the competition get fiercer though not more serious and to give Nino more than a chance to win.
Now, Adrien just hoped that he'd be allowed some day soon to invite Nino over for an anime marathon, given that Nino would agree to watching some of Adrien's favorite shows with him. He already had more hope than ever that his dad might say, 'yes' now.