Soulmates had never been a term that is cut and dry, never been something that hides everything under one big circle of this is the way that it actually is. She'd never consider the more compact sort of soulmate when she had a best friend who kept her grounded, kept her going on strong, and encouraged her through every difficult storm and challenge of insecurity.
Alya's a one woman support team that could easily fill up a hall with the level of support that she gave as not everyone gave that same amount.
"So today's the day, huh?" Alya smiled up at her, and Marinette tried to relax, her friend had supported her through everything so far, helping her to rethink not so smart decisions and encouraging her to look beyond the box of 'supposed' things that you could do.
"I hope so." Marinette sighed. It was getting harder by the day to think that she could say the words or that he'd even like her back even though there was hope to be had with every wink sent her way, every warm smile, and every casual touch, but she never wanted to overthink everything about it and not see him for just everything beyond all of that.
"Even if you doesn't like you back, you have your 'soulmate' here." Alya shrugged with a smile, "Though I'm sure that he absolutely adores you."
Marinette laughed, but her heart warmed at just the sweet and genuine tone to her best friend's voice. She was being honest, and just sometimes Marinette felt like having a loyal friend by her side meant more than any words that Adrien could tell her or not tell her. Alya had always been strong where Marinette couldn't be and thoughtful where Marinette could barely come up with a plan.
Marinette had her moments though when she had to be that way for Alya, and perhaps that's what made friendship so incredible. It was never one side completely giving or one side completely taking, but two sides trying to remain loyal and there for each other.
Truly, she did have at least one soulmate in her life even though it was a platonic one and not a romantic one, Marinette would still be so happy to just have that one in her life.