AN: Sorry for the later update! I've had a really emotionally rough last couple of days- I just found out my crush likes someone else. :( But I'm back! Hopefully I get you an update on Monday!
Chapter 8
—-time skip to the next evening—
-Adrien-
He checked his clothes in the mirror, while his kwami floated around him, filling the silence with his words. "I still remember the first Chat Noir I had when he went on his first date with his Ladybug. He was ALL over the place- I mean what a mess! But then the date went perfect anyway, and when he came back, he couldn't stop talking about her!" Adrien shook his head at the kwami's antics, and as he fixed his hair, Natalie knocked and entered, informing him that it was time to leave.
He walked up to the steps to Kagami's house, and as he knocked, her butler opened the door, revealing her standing and waiting for him.
"Good to see you, Adrien." She said with a smile and he offered her his hand and he walked her down to the car where the Gorilla opened the door for them. They drove down to the bottom of the Eiffel Tower, where Adrien had had a small dining table set up for them.
"This is lovely, Adrien." She smiled and Adrien beamed back.
"I'm glad you like it, Kagami." They sat down and the Gorilla brought over a tray of gourmet snacks Adrien hadn't tried before. He and Kagami ate, and after a couple minutes of silence, Kagami started the conversation.
"So have you finally changed your target in fencing, Adrien?" She asked calmly as she took another bite of food. Adrien smiled for a second and answered her,
"Why else do you think I asked you out?" She seemed to like that answer and as she opened her mouth to answer him, both of their left hands began to burn, and each of their tattoos flushed a dark, radiant pink.
Adrien watched Kagami's expression as their tattoos reacted and she looked down at her hand, a small, pleased smile across her face. She blushed, and managed to meet eyes with Adrien.
"That's something special, Agreste." Was all she had to say before slipping another forkful into her mouth. Their silence grew until Adrien set down his fork, and moved to his feet.
"You know what, Kagami?" She looked up at him.
"Yes?"
"This is a little too formal for me. Do you just want to go get some ice cream? I know a place."
"Sure," She smiled, pleased with his choice, and she rose and walked with him away from the tower, and down the street.
"Where are we going specifically?" She asked quizzically. Adrien just smiled, "We've got to find him first."
-Marinette-
She heard Luka's knock on the door and hurried downstairs after glancing at her reflection in the mirror one last time. She'd decided to keep her pink jeans and classic jacket, but switched out her pink flowered shirt for a crisp white shirt. Alya had talked her into leaving her hair down out of pigtails, and she'd even curled it a little so that it formed subtle little ringlets. Marinette made sure Tiki was in her clutch and that she had her phone before hurrying down the stairs to answer the door. She opened it and found him in his classic outfit, all the way down to the ripped jeans and beat up shoes. He had his guitar slung over his back and he was smiling just as nervously as she probably was.
"Good mo-evening, L-Luka!" She stammered, and he let out a chuckle before he held out his hand.
"Nice to see you Ma-ma-Marinette. Did you have a nice birthday party? Juleka said it was really fun." Marinette blushed hard, remembering the voicemail she'd been forced to send. Luka was grinning as he said it, so she knew he'd listened to it.
"Don't worry, I got Juleka to confess. I know she made you do it. But I loved it anyway." He laughed and Marinette tried not to turn even pinker.
"So where are we going?" She asked as he took her down the street, and when he turned to the side to look at her, her heart skipped a beat and the hand he was holding prickled yet again. He seemed to feel it too, and he smiled again.
"I thought I'd take you to a place I've just discovered. I think you'll like it." He led her down through the shops and streets until he led her down into an alley where he knocked on the back door of a music shop. The door was opened by a man who looked like an aged goth band member. Upon seeing Luka, he stepped to the side and let them in without a word. Luka led her down a slim hallway until they reached another little door that he opened with a huge grin.
"In here, Marinette."
It was beautiful. Posters of Jagged Stone and other awesome bands lined the walls, with a full band alignment, from a drum set down to a tambourine with a kazoo.
"This is perfect," Marinette gushed, but as she turned to one of the third walls, she peered into the technical room of a small recording studio.
"I knew you'd like it," Luka chuckled as he watched Marinette gaze about the room.
"Do you want to play something?" He asked, and Marinette nodded eagerly. He plugged in his guitar, and she picked up a random instrument- a couple of drumsticks, even though she didn't know what she was doing.
Luka let out a few wicked riffs that spread across the room in beautiful waves, and Marinette went nuts on the drums, hitting whatever drum she wanted and clashing against the symbols. Marinette looked up from the drums and saw Luka watching her with his classy, cool smile, and she felt her cheeks flush again. As they played, they both seemed to forget where they were and just connected to the noise/music they were making. Even Marinette's inexperienced drumming began to sound beautiful. As they both began to tire, Marinette watched Luka's eyes close for a minute, as though he was trying to hear someone whispering to him. But when they opened again, they focused on her and his crooked grin set her hand tingling again.
After a while, they were both exhausted, and slowed down. Marinette put the drum sticks down and watched Luka as he unplugged his guitar. He slung it over his back again and extended his hand to her. They walked out together hand and hand. Marinette was so elated and refreshed she felt like she could do anything.
"Where are we going next?" She asked, nearly bubbling with joy. Luka gave her another cool smile.
"Well, are you hungry?" he hinted, and her lips curled to a grin as she knew exactly what he meant. She was ready to go back, this time with someone that she trusted not to leave her behind. They walked down the darkening streets, both of them looking upward to watch the stars appear in a brilliant design around the moon.
"The stars are so beautiful tonight. . " Marinette sighed, and Luka squeezed her hand as he answered her.
"Just like someone else I know." At this point, Marinette swore her tattoo was never gonna stop turning pink and just change keep the color.
But her mind was refocused as they crossed a little bridge, following the clues Andre had left his customers for the day. They finally spotted his little cart in the park-like area by the Eiffel Tower and nearby the City Hall.
"What flavor do you think he'll give us?" Luka asked curiously.
"I have no-" Marinette started to laugh, but her breath left her in an instant as Andre's cart came into focus. Standing in front of Andre who seemed to be giving them a serious chit-chat was none other than Marinette's long-time crush Adrien and Kagami.
At least they weren't holding hands.
AN: What's going to happen next? Let me know what you think!
