Never Forget and Never Forgive

Chapter 5 - The dance

Marinette was very excited about the dance. She had still been cold about Adrien, and barely spoke to him. Luka would drop by to see Marinette, much to her delight. Except that Alya would mysteriously show up and start embarrassing them. Typical of her.

"Marinette? I just wanted to say sorry." Adrien said to her. Marinette ignored him. "Adrien!!!!! Hi! Excited for the dance?!?!!!" Lila squealed. Marinette have a tinkling laugh that didn't reach her eyes. Then she stalked off. Adrien forced a smile on his faces and replied to whatever Lila said.

"Marinette? Luka is here!" Sabine called, beaming with pride as she watched Marinette descend the stairs, without tripping on herself. "Bye Mama! Papa!" Marinette said as she hugged them. "Bye sweetheart. Hope you have a good time." Sabine said.

"Woah. That was a goodbye. My mum just said, treat Marinette well." Luka joked. "Yeah.. my mum is crazy about her goodbyes. Let's go!" Marinette said. Luka couldn't help just staring at her. His gut told him something was wrong about her melody in her heart. It sounded more sinister than usual. Nether less, he led Marinette into the gym. It was completely changed. There was a stage in the middle. The dance floor beamed with lights.

"Mari! Luka! Hey!" Alya called, coming instantly, dragging Nino. "Hi!" Marinette said cheerfully. Alya raised a brow and punched her lightly on the shoulder. "Ugh Alya!" Marinette groaned. The four started to dance. Marinette was having so much fun, dancing with Luka until something ruined it. The king and queen awards for the dance. It was Adrien and Lila. And they were going to kiss. 

Marinette's blood boiled. Luka felt the anger and sadness and squeezed her hand. "You don't need to watch." He said, gently covering her eyes. But Marinette could still see. She ran out. Luka instinctivly followed her. Same with Alya, but she stayed hidden, just in case.

"Marinette!?" Luka called, searching for her. "Here." Marinette replied. Luka sat beside her, next to the river while Alya hid behind the bridge. "Mari.... That wasn't the best thing to watch." Luka said, rubbing her back in soothing circles. "It wasn't....." Marinette sobbed, clinging onto Luka like he was the last lifeline on a boat. "Thank you for checking on me." She whispered, loosening her grip a little. "I'm tired of Lila and Adrien. It's just not fair, how she gets so far with her lies!"  They both didn't see an akuma flying their way.....

"Marinette! Watch out!" Luka screamed, shielding her. No matter. It flew into Marinette's purse. Luka started to panic, glancing at Alya and telling her to come over. "Mari! Think positive thoughts only! Otherwise Hawkmoth will get to you!" Luka cried, and started to shake her shoulders gently. 

"No.... There are people who care about me! For instance, Luka!" Marinette cried. Hawkmoth said something else. Something that made Marinette give in. Before she transformed, she whispered, "Run Luka! Remember, try and bring me back! I love you." Marinette disappeared into the mist.  Luka said something inaudible to Alya, but Marinette could hear. "I love you too."