The "Perfect" Son

Chapter Four: Wait, What?

  I know for a fact Father will not want me to be in a band. I might as well ask anyway though right? I want to ask now, I guess I'll see if he is busy or not. So I get up, and go to his office. I knock and he tells me to come in. I open the door, walk in, and say, "Hello Father, can I ask something?" I say. He turns. "Yes you may." He replies. "Well I was wondering if I could start going to Luka and Juleka's house on Friday's and Saturday's to practice with their band? I understand if I can't-" I start to say before he interrupts. Well, guess I'm not going. "I suppose you can, I don't mind." He interrupts. "Yes Father- wait, what?" I say dumbfounded. "I said you may, now head off to school." He says, coldly. I leave the room and go outside to leave for school. I get in my bodyguard's car, still weirded out.

Did Father really say yes? Am I dreaming? I must be. I hit myself, ouch. Nope I am not dreaming. Wow, this is great! I can't wait to tell everyone! Well.. Actually, maybe I shouldn't. Then they might get their hopes up about seeing me all the time. Yeah I think I'll just tell Luka and Juleka. It's for the best. I see I'm at school already and get out. I walk inside into my classroom. "Hey dude, good morning!" I hear Nino say from his seat. I go sit next to him. "Good morning to you too Nino!" I say happily. Then class starts.

Classes went by pretty quick. It's lunch now. I suppose I should text Luka that I'm coming over. After I do that I see him text back pretty quick saying, "That's great! Can't wait to see you!". I smile. "Hey Adrien, who are you texting?" I hear Nino say. "Oh, just a friend." I say, feeling bad I can't just tell him exactly who it is and why I'm texting them. But I'd rather nobody get their hopes up.

Later it's after school. And I went straight to Luka's house which Nathalie texted I could do after she asked Father. I get in my bodyguard's car and wait while we drive there. When we get there I get out. Say thank you to my bodyguard, and walk towards the houseboat.

"Hey Adrien!" I hear Luka say while inviting me over. I wave hello. "So first we will practice with the band for an hour or so then everyone goes home. Then we can hang out, if you want" He says. I smile. "Yeah, of course I do!" I say. "Great" He replies.

After we practiced some new songs, everyone except me and Luka left. Juleka was going on a date with Rose I believe. "So where's your mom by the way?" I ask, wondering where she is. "Oh well she got an opportunity to be in a band a couple days ago, and traveled out to meet them. She won't be back for another week." I hear Luka say. "Oh okay, so she just left you alone?" I ask, knowing Father would not. "Yeah, she knows we can be trusted to be on our own." He says. I fake smile, knowing Father would never trust me enough to do that.

Later while we're hanging out I start thinking about something. Luka's really nice, I mean that's obvious. But I mean I wonder why we barely ever talked before. I remember Marinette used to date Luka. She would always act weird around him before that. That must be why. She still does sometimes. "Hey Luka, I want to ask something." I say, hoping he doesn't get too mad when I ask. "Yeah?" I hear him ask, seeming curious. "I know you said you didn't want to talk about it, but it's been bugging me. Do you think Marinette might like you? I mean she does act pretty weird around you." I say kind of tense. He frowns a little bit, then laughs. "Adrien, she doesn't act weird around me, she acts weird around you." He says, laughing a little. "I'm confused, what do you mean?" I say, curious. "Marinette doesn't like me. I'm pretty sure she likes you Adrien. I really didn't want to point it out but it's kind of obvious at this point." He says laughing even more. "Luka, Marinette does not like me. Sure yeah she acts a little weird around me, but maybe that's a thing she does around everyone." I say, also laughing. "If you say so." Luka says.

While we're talking I start doing it again. Staring. I know it's rude, but I just can't help it. "Adrien? Hello? ADRIEN!" I hear Luka shout. "Huh? What? Sorry." I say, embarrassed. "It's fine, I didn't mean to yell, it's just you were not responding. "Sorry I was staring at-" I start to say, cutting myself off. "Staring at what?" I hear Luka say, and for some reason I'm nervous. Why am I nervous? I was just looking at him, not a big deal. I mean it's not like I can tell him, that's weird. "I was- uh, staring at the guitar picks you have." I say, hoping that is believable. "Adrien, the guitar picks are behind you." Luka says, chuckling a bit. I start sweating. I look behind me, then back at him. "Uh nevermind." I say quickly. "Okay?" Luka says confused.

About an hour after that conversation I start thinking. Luka is in the bathroom so I don't have to worry about an awkward silence. I start thinking about if maybe Father would let me stay over? No, I shouldn't push my luck. Well.. I really want to stay over though. Plus it's the weekend. "Hey Adrien, I'm back." I hear Luka say while sitting on the bed. "Hey, could I maybe stay over?" I ask. "I mean sure, my Mom wouldn't mind, but your Dad might." He says, sounding a little sad with that last part. "Well I'll call him and ask." I say, grabbing my phone and calling Father. "Yes? I'm far too busy Adrien, what do you want?" He says, coldly, like usual. "Well I was wondering if I could stay over at Luka's tonight?" I say, tense. "Absolutely not Adrien. Do not push your luck, matter of fact, come back early, you can go back tomorrow. I'll have your bodyguard pick you up now" He says, sounding mad. "Yes Father, I'll see you at home." I say, and hang up. "So? What did he say?" Luka says, sounding a little excited. "He uh- well.. He said yes." I say, knowing I'm lying. "I just have to go get some clothes and stuff and I'll be back soon." I say, while grabbing my things. "Oh, wow. That's great! I'll see you soon!" Luka says, sounding happy.

I realize I'm doing a bad thing while I am in the car going home, but I just couldn't say no. He looked so excited. What is wrong with me? Why am I being so weird. I never disobey Father. Especially not for something like this. Should I tell Luka the truth? No I can't now, it's too late. I mean it's a good lie, I'll just turn into Cat Noir to get over there, he will never know the difference. This isn't a terribly bad idea, Right?