Song for Isabelle *A Luka Couffaine Love story*

Chapter 23

ISABELLES P.O.V

How do I manage to get myself into these types of situations? I look around Krazy karls and see the dim light shimmer above us. The tension is as thick as ever. We have been sitting in silence since we got seated. Apart from the small talk Maddie and I made, Luka and Tobio have been staring at each other the whole time. "So when did this happen?" Luka asked as he motioned between Tobio and i, a hint of disapproval in his voice masking the hurt he had behind his eyes.

"Well about three weeks ago...I had run into him in Versailles a while ago and then we reconnected and became closer." I turned to look at Tobio who already had his gaze on me, he planted a soft kiss on my forehead and rubbed my thigh in a reassuring way. His warmth felt reassuring in all of this awkward anxiousness.

"She's great, I'm truly the luckiest person in the world being next to her. These past few weeks have been amazing. I'm honestly crazy about her, I feel like I could go on forever and not find the correct words to describe her.""Please don't" Luka cut him off, rolling his eyes and taking another swig of his beer. His knuckles turned white with the force he had gripping it. "What the fuck is your problem dude" Tobio shot back. "You're my problem, you just don't-" he began to say, slamming his hands on the table and getting up. "I don't- what? Deserve her? No, you're the one who doesn't deserve her after all the shit you put her through, you're really going to sit there and decide who is or who isn't worthy of her." Tobio said standing up getting closer to Lukas face. What has gotten into them. I really just wanted to have a nice dinner. So much for a welcome back dinner. I looked over at Maddie who now had her head in her hands. Evan is trying his best to calm her down. She looks up at me and mouths sorry, I send her a reassuring smile and say it's okay and reach out to hold her hand giving it a light squeeze. She nods in my direction before getting up and walking away, Evan trailing behind her.

"You don't know shit between us" Luka said, shoving Tobio back. I began feeling hyper aware of the scene we had caused. The Persians who had gone out for a relaxing dinner were now witnesses to these idiots.

"Tobio lets just go, i don't feel safe in this situation. I want to go home "I say to Tobio, holding his arm back, trying to create space between them. "Please just go get the car, ill meet you out there in a few. Is that okay?" I say stepping in front of him, placing my hand on his cheek. His eyes met mine, and shivers began to ride down my spine. His once warm gaze was now ice cold and terrifying. He scowled at me lightly before grabbing me by my waist and planting a kiss on my lips. He had never touched me in this way, the aggressive way he stuck his tongue in my mouth made my stomach turn. I pushed him away. "Go" I say, stepping back, watching him give Luka a death stare and begin to walk away.

"Is that really what you want? He's Not good for you, he will just hurt you. How can you let him touch that way?" luka asked, his eyes swelling up with tears, his once deep voice was now cracking as the words left his lips. "Why do you care blue?"because i love you, when are you going to understand that bells, you're my everything. I can't just forget that." He said as he came closer to me, cupping my face in his hands. His scent lingering in my nose, having him this close to me is making my heart leap but i just cant. I cant do this anymore, i cant do this to Tobio. I have to say goodbye. It's what's best for us both. "I had to watch you and marinette in front of me for years. I suffered in silence for so long. I stepped aside for you and your happiness. You had your chance, Couffaine... now its time to let go." i say pushing his hands away and began to walk away. With my back turned to him i stopped and uttered " I really did love you Blue, but were just a house fire and i think its time we let it burn out."

I didn't dare to look back. I wasn't strong enough to turn back and still be able to walk away.

Luka stayed there watching Isabelle walk out the restaurant. He fought the urge to run after her, she had made it clear she wants to move on. Who was he to stop her? If she was truly happy, why couldn't he be happy for her. Her words ricochet in his head. "I had to watch you and marinette in front of me for years. I suffered in silence for so long. I stepped aside for you and your happiness. You had your chance, Couffaine... now it's time to let go. Had seeing him and Mari together really hurt her that much? Was she suffering over this for years? Had he really been the cause of her pain.

Back to Isabelle's p.o.v

"Tobio".. "Tobio.. Wait up "I say trying to catch up to him. He had been waiting for me out front. His soft features are now replaced with a scowl. In his hand a dimly lit cigarette. Once his eyes landed on me he let out a 'tsk' and began to walk away towards the car, flicking his cigarette onto the street. "Tobio" I called out after him, grabbing his hand as he walked away. "What Isabelle" his words dripping with anger. His tone catching me off guard, I let go of him and took a step back. The shock on my face must have been apparent, his face began to soften and he let out a deep sigh. He rubbed his temples with his hand and clenched his jaw. "Look, I don't appreciate you making me look like a fool in there-""But, I-" "LET ME FINISH-" he stated, raising his hand at me. The action in itself so unlike the man i've come to know, it was as if a switch had flipped in him.

"You embarrassed me tonight, what was this? Was this part of you guys plan? To embarrass me? "No- i-i didn't" "you, you , you what? So how long have you've been screwing him?" he said puffing his chest and coming towards me. I was in a state of shock, and his tone was unlike anything I've heard before. The lump in my throat grew larger and I just couldn't hold back. The tears began to spill and all I could muster out was a barely audible "I'm sorry" He sighed and clenched his jaw. "Are you seriously crying, Isabelle." "Look, I'm sorry, I just don't appreciate your friends treating me badly. I don't like that you didn't stop him or anyone... you just let them shit on me, that really hurt me.. Haven't I shown you I love you? Why can't you love me the same and protect me?" he said taking me into his arms, his breathing changing and i could feel the slight shake showing me that he was now in tears. He is right, Tobio has been so great to me and has shown me that he has great love for me. I should have defended him in front of Luka. "I'm sorry, I'll fix it.. I'll do better, I promise "I say hugging him back.

A sound of a ding broke us apart, he reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. "Listen, I have to go take care of something... are you good to head back on your own?" he asked, taking off before I even got a chance to answer.. I sighed and pulled out my phone. 12:30 am. Great. I missed the last train. I guess I'm walking. A perfect way to end such a perfect night.