HEARTSTRINGS { Lukanette FF } [COMPLETED]

9 - My Moonlight Stranger

Luka's POV

Without warning, Marinette latched herself onto me tightly. I flinched when I heard her crying again.

But I heard her song, it wasn't sad. It was happy, joyful. A strange melody it was, but regardless, I was happy too.

"You still have my jacket?" I chuckled, pulling away and tilting my head. Marinette sniffed, and I saw her cheeks blush bright red even in the moonlight when I wiped her tears.

She laughed and nodded, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't be crying but-" she used her hands to dry her wet cheeks.

"I'm so happy. You're my Moonlight Stranger!" she said in disbelief and joy.

Moonlight Stranger? "I'm your... what?" I questioned. Marinette laughed, a beautiful sound.

"That's what I called my mysterious savior four years ago." she said, then her smile faded, "I'm sorry, I forgot about you after a while..."

I looked at her sadly, "I did too actually..." I murmured without looking at her.

Luka's phone vibrated from his pocket, when he looked at the screen, he bit his lip and his skin was pale.

"I have to get going, see you soon, Marinette!" Luka said frantically before rushing away.

My cheeks felt warm, but I nice kind of sensation.

Adrien's POV

I watched quietly from a towering building as Chat Noir when Luka and Marinette parted.

So... Luka decided to pursue Marinette when she was vulnerable, huh? Sneaky punk.

Something stirred in me that... didn't feel right. Like a hurricane of emotions were trapped in my stomach. Marinette deserves someone who gives her space.

Not Luka.

~ The next morning...

"Why're you so upset, Adrien? Are you jealous?" Plagg teased, consuming a slice of camembert.

"One word, Plagg; confusion." I sighed, I was on my bed, thinking about was I saw yesterday.

When I met Luka, he was kind. I was sure he was a good person. But when I saw him with Marinette last night, my impression on him changed.

I knew that I shouldn't pry, but I wanted to know what kind of relationship Marinette and Luka were in.

"Plagg, claws out!"

Marinette's POV

"Wow, Marinette, these are really impressive!" Rose exclaimed, holding up a light blue t-shirt with the Kitty Section logo on it. "Thanks! Sorry, it was rushed. I had a lot of stuff to do." I mumbled, scratching the back of my neck.

The members of Kitty Section had gathered in my room for the new shirts I made. "Where's Luka?" Ivan asked. "He said he'll be here once he's finished with his assignment," Juleka replied.

As if on cue, the doorbell rang. "That must be him," Juleka said. "I'll get it!" I exclaimed excitedly, I ran down and opened the door. Luka was standing in front of me, aqua eyes shining like usual, but today, there was a certain glint in them...

"Hey, Luka! Come in." my cheeks flushed as he stepped inside and hugged me.

"Ahem...!"

Luka pulled away as quickly as lightning when the Juleka cleared her throat. I turned around and my cheeks became redder when I saw the rest of the members plus Mylene behind her.