To Catch a Ladybug

Chapter 9

Marinette's POV
After Luka locked himself in his room Alya stormed off. She's probably going to find Lilith. And I don't blame her for being mad. The second I saw Luka I remembered everything. Lilith kidnapping me and forcing me to drink a weird liquid. And everyday I slowly lost my memories. She brainwashed me into believing I was in love with her. I can't believe I didn't figure it out before now. She cooked breakfast every morning and put the potion in it. That way she could keep me under the illusion of being in love.

I have to talk to Luka, to tell him I'm sorry. That I wasn't myself and I didn't mean it. I knock on his door and wait for a reply. After a few seconds of silence I frown. Somethings not right. I look down and gasp. A small pool of blood is under the door. I frantically try to open the door but it won't budge. Shit shit shit! "Nino! Call an ambulance!" I yell, panicking. He looks at me before noticing the blood. He pulls out his phone and dials the number. Now I just have to open the door.

After a few minutes I managed to open it. I stare in horror at the scene in front of me. Luka is slumped against the wall. Blood is pooling around him as it escapes his body. His eyes are open and he seems to notice me. At least he's still alive. It doesn't take long for the doctors to get here. They pick up his limp form and set him on a stretcher. I watch as they push him away. It's just like when they carried Adrien's body away. I just hope that there won't be a reason for a funeral.

Alya's POV
After a few minutes of walking I realized I had no idea where Lilith lives. I should go back and make sure Luka's ok. Lilith will have to wait. As I start walking back my phone rings. I check the contact and frown. Before I can say anything Nino's talks. "It's Luka, he's on his way to the hospital." He says, freaking out. I can't believe it. I knew he wanted to, but I was hoping he wouldn't. I run back to the apartment and see Luka being put into an ambulance. Marinette's face is twisted in sadness.

Marinette's POV
It's been two weeks since Luka tried to kill himself. He's recovered but refuses to see anybody. He probably hates me now. But I don't blame him, after all I hate myself for how I acted. I can't believe how much of an idiot I am. Why did I believe Lilith? I know Luka never would have cheated on me. I wonder if he'll ever forgive me. Probably not. And if he does, it won't be anytime soon. But I'll find a way to make it up to him. No matter what I won't leave him ever again.

It's been what, a month now? Luka's back in his apartment and Alya and Nino are taking care of him. I've wanted to check on him but I always make an excuse not to. And it's usually me telling myself he doesn't want to see me. But I'm going to see him today. I don't care what I keep telling myself. If he doesn't want to see me then he can tell me himself. And yeah, it'll hurt, but I deserve it. After everything I put him through I'd be really surprised if he didn't completely hate my guts.

After a few minutes of walking I make it to the apartment. Taking a deep breath I knock on the door. It opens to reveal Alya. She looks surprised to see me. Even though I told her about my memories returning she's probably still really mad at me. But I can't blame her. She steps aside and lets me in. I look around and see Nino sitting on the couch. And after a few seconds Luka walks out of the kitchen. He notices me and stops. I can't tell what he's thinking but I'm sure he isn't happy to see me.

Luka's POV
Alya, Nino, and I were watching a movie. I got up to make a snack and when I returned Mari was there. I wasn't expecting her to visit me. I was so sure that she wouldn't want anything to do with me. After all, I had taken one look at her and then tried to kill myself. Alya told me about what Lilith had done to her. And how Mari has regained all the memories she had lost. So maybe she doesn't hate me. That's when I realize I've been staring at her and it's probably getting weird.

I mentally slap myself and clear my throat. "H-hey Mari." I say quietly. She smiles nervously and gives me a small wave. "Uhm hey." She says, avoiding my gaze. I can hear Alya and Nino leave. "Would you like anything to drink?" I ask politely. She shakes her head and sighs. "I came to say I'm sorry. What I did to you was terrible." Her voice is quiet and I can see her tearing up. "And I understand if you hate me for it." She says through her tears. I stare at her in shock. She thinks I hate her?

Marinette's POV
I start to cry uncontrollably. After a few seconds I feel Luka's arms wrap around me. "I could never hate you. Especially since I'm still in love with you." He says quietly. I can't believe he's still loves me. After everything I did he still loves me. I try to ask if he really means it but the words won't come out. And almost as if he knows what I'm thinking he leans down and kisses me. I missed this, the way he passionately kisses me, how he can always cheer me up. But more then anything, I missed him.

My heart pounds with joy as we break apart. Luka continues to hold me and I feel more tears start to fall. But these are tears of happiness. "I don't deserve your love. But I'm happy that you still feel that way about me." I mumble quietly. He hears me and gives me another kiss. "If I could give you the world I would. And yet you'd still deserve more." His voice is quiet and sweet. Even though I know it's not true I appreciate the words. It's him that deserves more than the world can offer, not me.