I can't help falling in Love with you

Gala

Tims pov:

The door opened and we stood on a giant staircase that lead into a huge hall full with famous people.
I looked over at Marinette who stopped in her tracks. "Are you alright? We don't have to go in." I whispered near her ear while putting my hand on the small of her back.
"No I want to." She nodded detriment, took a deep breath,pulled her shoulders back and pushed her chest out.
"That's the spirit nugget." Jason cheered and we walked down the stairs together.
When we just reached the bottom of the staircase I heard someone screaming and the person came closer making me step in front of Marinette instinctively.
The crowd parted and revealed one overexcited Jagged Stone who was running towards... me?
"I knew it was you as soon as I saw that gorgeous dress!" He screamed. Marinette stepped out from behind me and opened her arms. He hugged her. "And I see you're wearing the jacket I designed 2 month ago.".
"Of course I am that thing is rad." He said finally releasing her from his bear hug.
"Oh and that photoshoot! I was so surprised to see you posing for someone else's brand. But what ever, you two would make a good couple." He said point at the both of us.
Then he learned close to me and whispered "But if you touched her in any inappropriate way. I will find out."
"Jagged." , Marinette said annoyed.
"No one touches her inappropriately."
I had to pull myself together not to start laughing.
"Jagged." She warned again.
"You got that."
"Honey!"
A new voice screamed making him back off. I looked up and saw his wife. "I am sorry. He so dramatic sometimes."
Bruce cleared his throat grabbing Jaggeds attention.
"Hey! Sorry old friend I didn't see you there." he said and put an arm around Bruces shoulder and they walked off.
Marinette and Penny hugged. "I better go with them. See you around sweetheart." She left.
"You designed his jacket?!" Jason screamed.
"Oh my God Marinette you're mmmhm." Marinette covered his mouth.
"Shhhh. Yes I am MDC but I would be thankful if you don't let everyone and their mother know about it." She hissed.
"Most interesting. Anyway I am sirten I saw Kent. So I will be off." Damian said.
"And the buffet is screaming my name." Jason said and walked of.
We where the only ones left standing.
"Thanks for keeping it cool." Marinette said relieved. "Yeah ofcourse...."
It got quiet between us.
"Is everything okay ?" Marinette asked. "Yeah why wouldn't it?" I said a bit to fast.
"I don't know I feel like you are acting weird around me. Like I'm made out of glass or something. You barely let me do anything on the beach yesterday. "
She wasn't completely wrong. I felt bad about the fight we had even though she didn't know it was me.
I was angry that her parents hurt her and for some reason I couldn't look at her te same way since.
"I'm sorry that I'm giving you this feeling. I just can't help it." I said rubbing my neck.
"It's not bad just... dial it back a bit. Okay?"
"Yeah. Okay. ...I want to go and say hi to Conner. You want to come with me" I asked.
She thought about it but then shook her head. "I wanna go take a look around."
I nodded and watched her leave.

Marinette's pov :

I walked around for awhile look at the decorations an recognizing a few celebrities here and there.
After gladly accepting a glass of champagne from one of the waiters I took a sip.
Than I heard someone say "We're not in France anymore. Under age drinking is illegal." I turned around and saw Luka with his arms crossed.
(Btw Marinette and Luka never date in this story but where really close friends.)
"Oh my Gosh!" I screamed jumping around his neck as he embraced me. We stayed still for a while.
"You're still tiny." He laughed. "I'm wearing heels!", "Seriously?" I slapt his shoulder and tried to push away from him.
"No no I'm sorry." He laughed and held onto my waist. "Ofcourse you're wearing heels. I knowtest right away."
"You better." I frowned and leaned against him again and we swayed a bit to the background music.
"So how is America treating  you Jagged junior?" I asked. "Well it's interesting. Music business sucks but I still love to play.
Living with my dad and Penny is pretty cool.", "That's great to hear."
"How come you're here anyway? I didn't hear anything about you outing yourself as MDC." He whispered into my ear as we made a full turn.
"You remember the new job I told you about?"," Yeah. You sounded upset and never told me why.",
"My boss and I had a few.... complications but resolved them over time and he and his family were invited here. ".
I said as we looked at each other.
"And your boss is...?" He asked as he pushed me out to pull me back in but before he could I felt a pair of hands grab my waist.
"Right here. And you are?" I heard Tim asked in a slightly tense voice as he pulled me against him.
"You?" Luka stepped closer and grabbed my shoulders. "Him?" He asked me.
"Marinette you know him?" Tim asked.
"Yes I do. Luka calm down please." I said getting stuck between the two.
"No, no I won't calm down. Do you have any clue what you did to her? " I felt Tim's grip tightened uncomfortably. "Luka the people." I tried to remind him.
"I don't care he didn't see the state you where in and I don't ever want to see you like that again." He hissed tightening his grip as well.
"You can't decide who she talks to." Tim growled, his grip even harsher.
"But I can give her advice to stay away from you cause I'll know you'll hurt her again."
How ironic.