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Miraculous Ladybug does not belong to me, either as the songs that I might or might not use for this story.

I'm trying to adapt some things from the story to fit with the series but might as well continue with what I originally thought so it may differ with the original show storyline.

Chapter 2: The Beginning

Luka noticed her grimace and spoke in a worried tone.

"Marinette, you don't look too well, with the akuma attack I couldn't get to the Pharmacy. Let's take the subway together, I'll take you home."

"Thank you, Luka, it's better if I go alone."

"Marinette, you look hurt. There's no possible way that I'm going to let you go alone in that state."

Yes, she was hurt. But this was not about her crash into the rink. It was rather the one in her heart. Now she knew why it's called a crush.

Thinking about it sent chills down her spine.

She didn't notice Luka taking off his hoodie till it was placed it over her shoulders.

"You were shivering. Hope this helps a little."

Marinette smiled and looked down. Being near Luka was comforting and helped keep her calm.

There was concerned looks from her Kwami from the place in her bag where she was hidden.

She knew that she needed to stop her feelings from overwhelming her or she could be akumatized. But the image of that kiss was tattooed on her brain so she kept thinking about it over and over again. She didn't even realize when she got home.

"Marinette!" Her parents were running to her with concerned faces and that woke her up. She saw Luka coming behind them with the same expression.

"Where does it hurt sweetie? Tom, we should take her to the hospital, look at how pale she is."

"Must have been a hard hit. I'll get my keys."

"Mom, Dad. Please, don't worry. I'm okay, I just think I need to rest."

She didn't stop to take a second look at them, she just kissed Luka goodbye and went to shower.

Their parents just looked to each other considering if they should let her be or grab her and go to the doctor.

"Sir, Ma'am. Would you allow me to pass by later tonight to check up on Marinette? I'm worried about her."

"Oh, Luka. You're very welcome to come anytime."

"Thank you for walking her all the way here, son."

"Thank you, ma'am. Sir, there's nothing to thank for. There's the least I could do. Marinette is a very brave and kind person. It hurts to see her sick."

"I can see you're very fond of her."

"I am, ma'am."

"What about you join us for dinner? I'm really grateful for coming along with my daughter."

"Thank you, Sir. I might take on that offer, but I need to home and get something that might help Marinette."

Sabine and Tom smiled to each other as they said their goodbyes to that boy to go back to work. However, Sabine looked up to the stairs full aware that her daughter had something else than physical pain.

"Marinette, please come down for dinner. We got a guest darling."

A guest. That was just perfect. She didn't want to go downstairs, she didn't want to eat and especially, she didn't want to see anyone. But not coming down would only make her mother even more worried than she already was.

She had no idea who was the guest of her parents so she decided to wear something a little bit more casual than her usual clothes and opted for a black A-Line dress with a rounded neck, it had an abstract red pattern at the bottom that would make you think of flames. And after a second look, she resolved to wear a red modern-obi belt and her black ballerina flats.

She walked down the stairs and heard her parents laughing in a contagious tone that made her smile. Her surprise came later when she saw who were they laughing with.

"Luka? What are you doing here?"

"Wow, Marinette you look great."

He noticed the weird look from Tom and quickly added not missing, however, the blush on the girl's cheeks.

"I mean you look better. I… I came here to see how were you doing.

"You… were worried about me?"

"Of course, I was. You didn't seem okay when I left earlier."

He quickly took a bag he had near him and approached her.

"I brought you this. It's some pain pills, it's nothing too strong though. Also, there are some chocolates, Juleka said you liked the ones with Cherry."

He grabbed a second bag and took out a canister and some gel packs.

"Mom made you some soup, she said it would make you feel better. And I thought you might want to try this. To ease the pain too and maybe to help you don't feel sore from the hit."

Marinette was flustered with so much attention from the guy and took what he was offering with a little smile.

"Thank you, Luka. I didn't expect this and I really appreciate your concern. I'm feeling a little better. You didn't have to trouble yourself so much."

Luka looked directly in her eyes and she felt like he was reading deep into her soul.

"I did have to. Well, it's not a trouble, but I did have to come to see you after how we parted earlier."

Marinette looked down to hide the colour on her cheeks. Luka was making her blush frequently today.

Sabine told them to sit so everyone could have dinner and so they did. Marinette also asked her mom to serve her some of the soup that Anarka prepared for her. It would be rude not to eat it and she was delighted, it was delicious.

Marinette was picking up the table, she was smiling at how lovely the dinner was. Everyone was talking calmly and comfortable which was really nice.

"Marinette."

"Yes, mom?"

"You can leave the rest to me and your dad, you go talk to your friend."

"Thanks, mom."

"Oh, sweetie? He is a good boy."

Marinette looked away, she didn't saw him the way her mom was thinking.

"Luka lets go upstairs to talk."

"Is that okay? I mean, it's already late and you might be tired."

"I'm good. Also, you brought your guitar for a reason right?"

"You're right."

He picked up his things and walked behind her to go to her room.

"Marinette. Keep the trapdoor open."

"Yes, dad…"

She rushed into her room and tried to hide the intense red colour that was on her face.

"Sorry about that."

"It's okay Marinette, he is just taking care of you."

"Maybe, but it's embarrassing."

The boy was looking around her room. And she was thankful for having taken down all the pictures of Adrien after the show fiasco.

"Please, sit down." She pointed to the divan while she sat on her chair. Places they sat on respectively.

"Marinette, are you sure you're ok? You don't seem like you are. And I can tell is not exactly from the accident before. Is it?"

She didn't answer, she just looked at him and tried to force a smile. She couldn't. If she said anything she would break down.

Luka just started playing a soft elegant tune almost ethereal and stopped only when he noticed the tears on her face.

She didn't know when she started crying. And was only aware of the tears when Luka wiped away one of them placing his hand very softly on her cheek.

"Do you want to get rid of this pain?"

A/N: Thank you to the people who are supporting the story. For the follows and favorites. Thank you for the feedback. It's very important for me to read your reviews and your feedback. I'd like to say I'm writing the other chapters already, so I hope to update it regularly.