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Miracle Queen… happened. Kagami and Adrien had sort of started dating, their parents approved of them spending time together so they were actually able to go on a couple dates. Marinette saw this and felt… she wasn’t quite sure how she felt. She thought she was unhappy, but she wasn’t sure. She and Luka had begun spending more time together, platonically. She knew he liked her, although she never missed an opportunity to question that. Marinette was planning on asking Luka out when she heard the news and her mind exploded.
Adrien had broken Kagami’s heart and she had blamed another girl for the situation. Marinette’s thoughts raced to the front of her mind, competing over importance. What if it was about her? Of course, it wasn’t… Who could it be? Should she try to pursue Adrien again? She had relapsed.
Marinette had to talk about it with someone, but she didn’t know who! She thought of inviting the girls over but Kagami was now part of ‘the girls.’ If she didn’t invite her it would be rude and awkward if she ever found out! She thought of talking to Alya privately, but- no she did call Alya.
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“Hey, Alya!” Marinette immediately stretched her arm out to distance herself from the phone as Alya’s voice assaulted her ears.
“GIRL DID YOU HEAR!?”
She cautiously pulled the phone back, “yes,” she said quickly, outstretching her arm again.
“GO GET HIM!!”
“Okay, okay, please stop shouting.”
“Fine. So what’s the plan?”
“I don’t know, those never went too well. Plus I’m not even sure I want to I think I have feelings for Luka and-”
“Come on girl. You’ve wanted this boy for so long, you’ll regret it forever if you don’t shoot your shot!”
“That’s fair.”
“Plus! Apparently he likes someone and don’t think I haven’t noticed how he’s been acting differently around you now! He totally has a thing for you!”
“You really think so? I didn’t want to think too much of it but-”
“Yes! Oh my goddddd. Girl. He was with Kagami for what… a month? They weren’t that serious, I’m sure you can at least test the waters.” Marinette knew she had winked with that one.
“Okay. I- I’ll test the waters .”
Alya laughed, “okay, keep me updated!”
“Okay!” Alya hung up. “Oh no. What just happened?? I feel like I didn’t explain anything!” Marinette looked at Tikki! “What do I do??”
“Who else can you talk to?”
“Honestly,” Marinette sighed, “Luka is such a good listener… I kind of want to talk to him about it but I feel like that would just be cruel.”
“Marinette, I’m sure he won’t mind. If he’s the voice of reason you need then go to him.”
“Okay...”
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Marinette found Luka on his bed, where the captain said he’d be, with his electric on his lap. “Hey, Marinette, what’s up?” She frowned and his smile shifted to concern. “What’s wrong?”
“I… I feel like a really bad person for doing this.”
“You could never be a bad person Marinette.” She exhaled sharply.
“So… I thought I was over Adrien but then he broke up with Kagami and apparently it was all over some girl he liked and Alya thinks it’s about me and all the sudden I feel like- I feel- I can’t stop thinking about him! What if Adrien does like me? What if he doesn’t? Should I even bother? What if I’m just unlikeable? What if he actually hates me? What if-”
“Marinette.”
“Yes, Luka?”
“Stop.” She gulped at his command, he was rarely so… forceful. She liked it!?!?! “You’re amazing! I’m sure it’s about you, I’m sure he does like you. If he doesn’t he’s dumber than I thought, and that’s saying something.” She chuckled, he smiled. “You should go for it. You’ll be kicking yourself forever if you don’t even try.”
“That’s what Alya said.”
“Alya is your best friend for a reason.” He reached out his hand and gave hers a gentle squeeze. “Do what your heart tells you is right, Marinette. It will lead you to the right place.”
“Thanks, Luka.” He smiled weakly.
“Now go and get him, tiger!”
“Okay, okay.” She left Luka alone, closing the door just in time to miss him blink off some of the water welling at the edges of his eyes, a ghost of a smile still lingering.