Miraculous short- stories book 3 by Summer Cheng @SummerCheng37.

Three No's and a Yes Part 6 (Final Part) by Summer Cheng@SummerCheng37

       Luka was relieved that Kagami hadn't noticed his presence yet. He didn't want to be a distraction and cause her to make a mistake. He could see that her fencing skills were improving every day. He watched as she thrust her fencing sword into the dummy, hitting its chest. He realized he needed to be careful not to accidentally harm her, as she was quite skilled and dangerous. He thought she was intelligent, lovely, and someone he would do anything for, but he could also sense that she held back. Was it because of her past with the Agreste boy?

        An hour later, he finally spoke, "Kagami."  She looked up surprised to see him, but smiled. "Luka, how long have you been standing there?" She asked. "Long enough to admire your hard work," He said. "Oh, I see, well it is very flattering that you can enjoy my skill so much. I have noticed your guitar playing and I must say it is good," Kagami remarked. "You think so?" He asked. "Think nothing,  I know so," She replied. "I have grown to look forward to your being here," She said. "You have?" He inquired. He was thrilled she enjoyed his friendship but wondered if there could ever be more between them. 

           Kagami saw him looking at her lips and blushed. She felt the growing attraction between them too. She did not know how to respond to it because she had never felt this way with anyone. Not even with Adrien her ex-boyfriend.  She stood closer dropping the fencing stuff and let her helmet fall to her side. She reached out and grabbed hold of one of his hands. 

           "Luka, I am not sure where we stand," She said. "It is alright, I feel the same," He confessed. He saw the look in her eyes and smiled. He leaned in but stopped. "I want to kiss you, but I..." He began. "Then, why don't you?" She inquired.  "I beg your pardon," He stated. "Why don't you go ahead, and kiss me?" She asked. Luka was stunned at her words. He saw the seriousness in her eyes and could hear it in her voice. He closed the gap and kissed her. He did not stop at her cheeks, no, he kissed her lips. He felt her return the kiss. He sighed. Could it be that she loved him as he had grown to love her?  

             Kagami pulled away. "Luka, I know it is crazy. These last few months I have enjoyed having you here with me. I think I am ready to move on. I love you," She confessed. Luka held her close, "You don't know how much I longed to hear you say those words. I love you too, Kagami," He said. Then, he kissed her again.

             

           Back to Felinette...

        Marinette stood there feeling flustered. She could not believe it. Felix had admitted he liked her. She could not say anything. She did not know what to say, to be honest. She wept. She was not sure why she reacted this way, but she did.

          Felix pulled her to him with her head resting against his chest. He did not care what anyone else thought. He only cared how she felt about him. He wanted her to care. He knew she was hurt and he hated it. He hated the pain he had caused her in the past. He hated the pain Adrien had given her. But mostly he hated that he loved her. He loved her and he could not tell her. 

         He wanted her to know he was the new cat holder, but that was something he could not say either. He could not because Plagg insisted it was too dangerous for her to know. He hated that he felt he was lying to her. He hated that it was partially his fault that Adrien had married another girl. He had been the one to introduce them. He never thought the boy would be foolish enough to fall in love with her. He always thought Adrien loved Marinette. How could he have been so wrong?

        "I like you. I will prove it to you. I have to tell you something else. I know you will hate me even more. Adrien and I were on the same trip. I met the other girl first, but she was not my type, and I did not think much of it. I introduced her to Adrien. I never meant to hurt you. So, if you want to hate someone don't hate him. It is all my fault. I never should have introduced her to him. I feel like I ruined your chances with him." Felix said. He was shocked when she did not pull away from his arms.