Autumn's Bounty (LukaxReader) (AdrienxReader)

Chapter Fifteen

Luka stood on my front porch, flowers in hand.

"Oh my," I gasped, taking them and admiring the silky petals.

Luka smiled, "I just thought I'd surprise you.." he trailed off, as he caught sight of my ring. "Where did you get that? It's... it's pretty." He probed, taking my hand into his and looking at it closer.

I laughed nervously, and took my hand back. "I just kind of found it.. Uh, do you wanna come inside?" I moved aside for him to come in.

"Uhm... no, that's alright," he says, stepping back. "I should get stuff ready for our dinner date tonight, sorry Belle." Luka smiled gently, and left.

It had been about a week since my first time using my miraculous. I can't explain the feeling of wanting more action. I'm antsy to be out there again, fighting. I found myself unable to sleep tonight, and decided I'd patrol a little, just for funsies.
Sure, the patrol ended up at Luka's place, but whatever.
I found his window and just watched as he wrote sheet music, taking a break from time to time to focus on homework.
After a little while he seemed lost in thought, and sighed heavily before flopping down on his bed. I know he's my boyfriend, but as Powder, I felt like a stranger to him. I was so intrigued, I just wanted to get closer. I was about to knock when I saw him talking to something, or someone, but there wasn't anyone in sight. That was until a blue creature... a kwami, came into view. They seemed to bicker for a moment before the creature sighed, and I watched as Luka transformed into...Viperion.
My heart dropped, and I froze for a moment before I disappeared, running until I found myself back in my bedroom. I quickly dropped my transformation and began hyperventilating.

"Oh my god," I whispered. "No wonder it's been him saving me all these times!" I tugged at my hair in frustration, how could I not see it?

"What an interesting turn of events.." Calii said nonchalantly, resting on my pillow. "He's here." She whispered, and before I could ask who, she disappeared.

Moments later, a few taps came from outside my window. I turned around, trying my best to slow my heart rate as I moved towards the window. I pulled back the curtains to reveal Viperion, a small smile on his face.

'Let me in,' he mouthed, pointing down at the locks.

I exhaled, and obliged, allowing him to come inside.

"V-Viperion, what are you doing here?" I asked, my voice wavering.

He looked around my room for a moment, as if searching for something. "Just.. checking up on you, that whole kidnapping thing had to have some kind of negative affect on you." He stated, finding a place to sit down, which happened to be at my desk.
The boy stretched, and leaned on his hand, pallidly looking at my notebooks scattered about.

"Yes, one would think it should have.." I mumbled, eyeing him. "But it didn't for me, I'm fine."

Luka- Viperion, glanced up at me, deadpan. "So, no.. risk-taking behaviors? No panic attacks due to triggers? Restless nights?" He nodded towards the clock. 2:18am. "You went through something traumatic, Belle. You don't have to be so stoic about it." He sighed.

I let out a quiet laugh. "Chat Noir said the same thing about a week ago." I said it without thinking.

Viperion's eyes flashed with anger for a second, before he composed himself. "Really? What was Chat Noir doing here?" He questioned, sitting up.

I can't lie, the way he looked, sitting in my chair, forearms resting on his knees, it was hot. My face flushed, and I looked away.
"He comes about sometimes, just to check in, why?" I asked, I couldn't let him think I know his identity.