Masked (Miraculous Ladybug Fan-fiction)

Part 34. Painful

  Jagged Stone was playing at the Effiel tower. Thanks to the tickets from the contest, we managed to secure a place close to the stage. "Good evening Paris!!!!!" Jagged screamed into the Mic as he stepped out on stage. Everyone cheered in response. "Are you ready to rock and riff?!" He asked in a shout. "Rock and Riff!!!" We all shouted just as Jagged began to play.

The crowd's screams and the feedback from Jagged's guitar as he finished an awesome solo made adrenaline course through my veins. After about 20mins of nonstop playing, Jagged went backstage for a short intermission.

Nino was invited to play music during the recess. The crowd dispersed as everyone went to the bathroom or went for something to drink. Luckily for us, Luka had bought some drinks before the concert started, so we didn't really have to leave. "Your friend is really good. He's improved significantly since the last time I heard him" I nodded in agreement.

I glanced around the venue curiously as I admired the lights and the decor. My eyes opened wide when I noticed a girl dressed in a beautiful yukata. I had never seen one in person before. It was royal blue with a pink sash tied around her waist. A large pink bow adorned her back. My heart sank deep in my chest when I saw who she was with.

Adrien chatted amicably with Kagami as she played with the sash around her waist. "Hey, everything okay?" Luka asked as he glanced in the direction I was staring. His face remained expressionless, even after seeing what I'd seen. Suddenly, a familiar tune snapped me out of my trance. My heart skipped anxiously as Nino played my favorite song.

"Would you like to dance?" Luka asked as he extended his hand out to me. I glanced around and noticed that all the couples around us were dancing, including Adrien and Kagami. Timidly and with a heavy heart, I placed my hand in his and allowed him to take the lead.

"Wow, you're a really good dancer..." he whispered as we swayed back and forth. "T-thanks, you too..." I managed to choke out as I fought back tears. "Please don't cry..." he whispered as he pressed his forehead against mine. His soft voice helped calm me a bit.  "Thank you for accompanying me tonight. It really means alot to me..." he said as he placed a hand lightly on my cheek.

Heat rose to my face as he leaned in a bit closer. "Luka, we shouldn't..." I began nervously but trailed off when he brushed his thumb lightly over my bottom lip. His touch left my skin feeling tingly. "I know you still love Adrien, I'm not an idiot..." he trailed off as he pulled me in and hugged me while we danced. My heart nearly popped out of my chest as his musky scent surrounded me. "But regardless of your feelings, I can tell you like me too..." he whispered. He brushed his nose against mine just as the song slowed, nearing its end. "We can't Luka...we shouldn't..." I whispered just as my eyes began feeling heavy.

"Why not...?" He asked as he tucked a strand of hair gently behind my ear. His sapphire eyes seemed to glow against the light of the tower. "B-because...Iove is painful..." I managed to utter just as the song ended. "Yes, yes it is..." he whispered just before leaning in all the way and pressing his lips against mine.