
i live here
“Thank you people of Paris. We are Kitty Section! Goodnight!” Rose spoke into the mic. Luka strummed the guitar softly, in the same chords that he had played for her in his room earlier today. Marinette squealed at the memory of her being in his room. She was in a boy’s room, alone. Not only that but a very cute boy who seemed to have similar interests as her. Luka looked towards her and gave her a sly grin. Marinette blushed furiously and ducked her head to hide it. Luka let out a slight chuckle before turning his attention to the blonde boy beside him. Mari leaned as close as she could to hear what they were talking about, while still trying to remain nonchalant.
“Hey man you did great. I didn’t think anyone could ever play that ol’ thing.” Luka smiled encouragingly towards Adrien. Adrien smiled at him appreciatively as he rubbed the back of his neck.
“Thanks Luka. I never thought I’d get the chance to actually play this without any headphones being plugged in.” Adrien saw the confused look Luka gave him so he went on to clarify. “My mom bought me one of these a while ago but my father never liked me to play anything other than classical piano so I always practiced on this keyboard with headphones plugged in. I’m surprised I sounded decent,” he said sheepishly.
Luka gave him a sad smile. “Man that’s rough but yeah you totally did an amazing job. Hey uh you’re friends with Marinette right?” Suddenly Luka looked nervous and his eyes kept darting to the floor.
“Yeah of course Marinette’s a very good friend. Why do you ask?” Adrien questioned. He saw Luka swallow heavily and cough a bit. The whole thing was a bit odd but Adrien didn’t want to judge his new friend too quickly.
“Doyouknowifshe’ssingle?” Luka said in a rush.
“I’m sorry what? I didn’t quite catch that sorry.”
Luka sighed. “Do you know if she’s seeing anyone? Like…does she have a boyfriend?” He looked so nervous Adrien was sure he was going to just drop the subject altogether. “Cuz she’s an amazing girl and obviously someone must’ve laid claim to her heart already but I’m too afraid to ask Juleka because she’s definitely gonna tease me about it so I figured I’d ask you cuz you seem cool so,” Luka rambled on when Adrien didn’t answer him right away. He should’ve. He should’ve told him yes, yes Marinette was single. His good friend Marinette who was the kindest, sweetest and talented girl he knew wasn’t off the market yet. But instead what came out was
“Why? Do you like her?”
He hadn’t meant for it to come off so harsh. He hadn’t meant to say that at all. Luka’s eyes widened at him and he looked absolutely apologetic.
“Oh god I’m so sorry Adrien. Crap, I didn’t know you liked her. I’ll back off dude really my bad.” He started to turn away from Adrien, a deep red blush staining his cheeks. Adrien collected himself.
“No no no Luka that’s not it. I don’t like Marinette at all. She’s just—just a friend! A very good friend. I uh—can help you get a date with her if you want!”
Something felt wrong with the words he was saying. But Adrien just chalked it up to overprotectiveness to his friend. He didn’t know Luka that well and though he was really nice to him, he felt wrong for saying he could set them up. What if Marinette said no? What if she got angry at him for even assuming that should would wanna date Luka?
Luka smiled at him appreciatively. “Thanks man but I can do that on my own. I just wanted to make sure she wasn’t seeing anyone.” Luka began packing his guitar carefully as Adrien began to pack the keyboard. Both of them unaware of the blue haired girl standing with tears in eyes and resolve in her heart.
Alya quests for the truth, Luka gives her the scoop in an obvious lapse in judgment, and Nino prays for everyone involved.
Meanwhile…


TBH, I thought so too but turns out he’s straight/bi idk. Basically, Luka IS competition for Adrien
Credit to: @berisan