Private Practice Adrienette ( sin🍋)

Chapter 6: Abrupt Depature

I was still reeling from Adrien's sudden departure as i headed into Work the next day.

What could have possibly inspired him to flee in the middle of our make-out Session?

''Hey Sparky, Wait Up!''

I winced as that horrible nickname Reverberated across the town square. All the traces of irritation vanished as soon as i looked back and saw Luka Jogging towards me.

''Hi Luka.''
Luka's clothes we're disheveled and of my eyes weren't decieving me, they we're also covered in flecks of dirt and sawdust.

''What on earth have you been upto?'' He looked down at himself and grimaced.

''I was over in Ashland all day building a Habitat House.'' He Said.

''That's wonderful!'' I exclaimed even though i had no Idea what he was talking about. Luka fell into step beside me as I continued the walk to my Office.

''Habitat Form Humanity. It's a Charity dedicated to putting rooms over people's heads. I recently begann volunteering. My Chance to Play Bob the Builder for a day. '' He clarified. I guess i wasn't that good in disguising my cluelessness.

Could he be any more perfect? Handdome, Intelligent and Charitable.

''It's great that you are lending to Talents to a good cause.'' I said.

''I don't know about Talents. Mostly i'm a strong back and my hands are only skills to play the guitar. Every bit helps though. WE Made a Lot of Progress today. Unfortunatley-'' He Held Up one Hand, Palm Up. ''sometimes Progress comes at a Price.''

I Tool his smooth, well-manicured hand in mine and examined the Splinter wedged into his thumb.

''Ouch''

''Yeah. Stubborn little bugger. I spent half an hour going after it with a pair of tweezers, but in only worked it in deeper. Then i called Kagami, because...well...old Habits, I guess. Plus I figured she'd enjoy stabbing me for a while, but she told me to catch you at the office''

Of course he called Kagami first....But i need to focus on what matters- He sought me out now. He needs me.

''Let's get you into an exam room and i'll take care of it.''

''Thanks Marinette. I owe you one.'' I tried to keep my voice casual as i probed Luka's Splinter with the tweezers. ''So, do you have any big Plans for your Saturday night?''

''Nothing Major. A friend of mine from New York is in Lexington. I'm driving over to meet him for dinner. We night hit a Club or something afterwards.''

For one fanciful second, I imagined Luka and I as a couple, spending the evening in Lexington with his out-of-town friend. It sounded a Million Times better than my actual Plan- the weekly Check-in with Dad. It's none of my Businesswho he spends his time with...not yet anyway.

"So tonight you will enjoy catching up with an old friend, and I am pleased to say you will do it splinter free." I held up the tweezers and showed him the sliver of extracted wood."

"Wow, you have got a gentle touch. I did not feel a thing."

"You might want to consider another was to contribute to the cause. Sounds like building is hazardous to your health." He stood from the exam table and laughed.

"You might be right, but I could never bail on Adrien."

"Adrien?! He was there today?" I asked surprised.

"Oh, he did a lot more than just show up...."

I wondered if that's why he left last night. But it's still strange how sudden he left. I pondered if I should ask more about Adrien but decided not to.