The Line Between Love And Hate

Chapter 29: Haunted

~1 Month Before Marinette Leaves~
I open up the door to my room and see Luka standing. He smiles down at me. "You look beautiful." I look down at my clothes and smile.

I'm not wearing anything special. My outfit is the same boring outfit just a little edgier in honor of Jagged.

Okay. I admit that I did do my hair and makeup for this occasion. I had to look my best today. It's mine and Luka's first date. It's technically my first official date.

"You ready?" I nod and close the door behind me.

"What song are you most excited for?" "Honestly anything from his Candy Apple album." Luka smiles. "Really? His food phase?" I laugh and nod. "Don't judge. That album is my favorite."

~~

After the concert, Luka takes me to eat and then drives us back to Francois Dupont. As he parks the car he says, "Wait in here for one second." I nod as he hops out of the car. I watch as he runs to my side and opens the door.

"Sorry. I just wanted to open it for you." He holds his hand out to me. I smile and take it. "Always a gentleman Luka."

"Okay I have new one." He says continuing the game from the car ride. "I gave up everything" " 'But my dreams' Too easy." "Okay 'My guitar' " " 'Is my only family' " He scoffs. "And you said mine was too easy." "Okay you try coming up with a better one then." He taps his chin showing that he's thinking.

"Okay I got it. 'Under the moonlight by the sea' " "Oh my god!"

~Adrien~
"Adrikins! Get over here! There's a bug in my dorm!" Chloe shouts from the phone. "I'm on the other side of campus Chlo." "I don't care! I am not going to sleep in this room with a bug!"

"Well can't you kill it?" "Are you serious? You want me to kill a bug? Gross. Just get over here." "Okay. I'm on my way." I hang up and put my phone in my pocket.

~

I finally make it to the women's dorms when I spot her standing outside her door with him. Her laugh fills up the quietness of the halls. "You really don't know the next line?" "Stop! It's on the tip of my tongue." "The clocks ticking Marinette."

Her smile grows wider and brighter. Her eyes soften when she looks up at him. "I know! I know! It's his very first song." "That's not what I'm asking. You need to finish the lyric." "Under the moonlight by the sea kiss me!" She shouts excitedly.

"If you want." Luka looks down at her. I watch as the blush makes its way to her face. Her hand moves to his jacket and she uses it to pull him down. I watch as her lips meet his. I'm watching the love of my life kiss another guy.

I can't do this. I can't stand here and listen to them. I can't stand here and watch them. I turn and walk to my dorm trying not to look back.

~Marinette~
We pull apart and he rests his forehead on mine. I keep my eyes closed trying to take this moment in. "I had fun tonight Marinette."

"I did too Adrien." As soon as it leaves my mouth I want to pull it back in. My eyes shoot open.

"Oh my god. Luka! I had a good time Luka. I meant to say Luka. I- I swear. I don't know why I said Adrien. I'm so so sorry. Oh my god I-" Luka laughs and brushes my hair out of my face.

"It's fine Marinette." "Really?" He nods. "I know you love him." "I-" "It's really okay. I love you enough for the both of us." He places a kiss on my forehead. "I'll call you tomorrow okay?" I nod and he walks away.

My heart hurts as he leaves. He shouldn't have to love me enough for the both of us. That's not the way this should be.

I open my door and throw myself on my bed. "I'm such an idiot."

                                           ~~

I spend the rest of the weekend in my room. The first time I go out since my date with Luka is Monday mornin for classes.

I walk in and take my usual spot next to Adrien. "Hey Agreste." "Hey Mari." Adrien smiles at me. "What? Oh my god do I still have toothpaste on my face?" I reach for my phone, but Adrien stops me.

"No. It's just this is the first time you've greeted me in 2 weeks." "I'm sorry." He shakes his head letting me know it's fine. Alya turns around to me. "So." "So?"

"How did the date go?" Adrien turns his attention to his notebook. "Al class is gonna start." "Teachers not here yet. We have time." She looks at me hopefully.

"Come on girl! I need details! Did he hold your hand? Did you guys kiss? How far did it go?" "Oh my gosh! Shut up! It wasn't like that." "So you guys didn't kiss?"

Perfect timing. Our teacher walks into the class and I lean closer to Alya. "I messed up. Big time." I whisper to her. "Tell me about it after class." I nod and lean back into my desk.

~~

After class Adrien throws his arm over my shoulder. "Want to go get some food?" "Yeah su-" Alya links her arm through mine and pulls me away from him.

"Sorry blondie, but we have some stuff to go over." Alya starts to pull me to the direction of our dorms. "Oh okay." "Tomorrow Agreste?" I ask and he nods. "Better not ditch me." I smile until he's out of sight.

Alya shoves me into my dorm and closes the door behind us. "Tell me everything." She says and so I do.

"You didn't." "I did." I grab a pillow and smash my face into it. "Oh my god." "I know!" "Has he called?" I shake my head. "No. I blew it." I throw myself back and groan.

"You did not blow it. Luka's in love with you. He wouldn't let one little mistake mess things up with you when he barely got you." "Alya this was a big mistake. I don't blame him if he hates me now."

"Girl that boy adores you. He could never hate you." "I mean wouldn't you?" "Yeah, but that's just me. Luka said he understands."

"But that's the thing Al. He shouldn't have to understand. He shouldn't have to deal with mistakes like this. Luka doesn't deserve what I did to him. He deserves someone who feels the exact same way."

"Do you think you could get there?" I nod. "Surprisingly yes. I never thought I'd be able to see it with anyone other than Adrien, but I really can see it with him."

"Okay then don't end things with the poor guy. He likes you M. Like really really likes you. If you think you can get there then give yourself a chance to get there."