Second Chance

Chapter 5

Disclaimer: I do not own the series Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. No copyright intended. I do own the story line, because I made that all up with my brain. AU Story. Enjoy :)

The Next Day

I woke up to an empty bed and the smell of chocolate chip pancakes. I smiled as I sat up in Luka's bed and stretched. Thankful for the oversized shirt on me as I made my way out of his room, to find him cooking. Shirtless and only wearing some lounge shorts. I tiptoed until I was behind him, then hugged him, nuzzling my face in his back.

He chuckled, "Good morning to you too, Mari. Mom and Jules already left for the morning but I thought I'd make you breakfast in bed."

"Hmm."

I giggled then started to kiss the back of his neck, as I know it's a weakness for him. I then grazed my fingers down his belly, playing with his happy trail. He was flipping a pancake when I did that and almost flipped it outside of the pan.

"Marinette, quit doing that or I'll end up burning them." He said, smiling.

I giggled then licked his neck and put my hand down his shorts, that did it. He turned the stove off and turned around so fast I barely had time to react as he set me on top of the counter. He kissed me, roughly, as I giggled. His hands ran up and down my back, realizing that I'm only in his shirt and my underwear, I felt him smirk against our kiss. His hand grabbed my right breast roughly causing me to gasp as he was kissing me with the same roughness. He then crouched down, pulling my panties down to ankles until they were on the kitchen floor. He rubbed my things affectionately before he started his kisses, then slid his tongue in, licking all around me. Then he did something new. He bit me, not hard, just enough to where it felt good. I gripped his hair in my hand, using my free arm to support my weight on the counter. My head rolled back at the pure euphoria he was giving me, I could feel myself building and getting wetter and wetter. I moaned. Loudly. Then I came. He gave me one last kiss before coming back up, wiping the sides of his mouth. Fuck he looked so sexy doing that.

"Better now?" He asked.

I smirked and shook my head as I grabbed him. He pulled me towards him, until I was level with him as he inserted himself in me then started thrusting. I made all kinds of noises which encouraged him to go faster but faster wasn't what I wanted. I kissed his neck.

"Harder, Luka." I whispered in his ear.

He adjusted me to where he could get a better angle and pounded into me like never before, I could feel the whole of him inside me and I loved every bit of it. I cried out in pleasure to the point of screaming as he kept going harder, harder, harder. My nails dug into his back so I'd have something to hold onto as I came. But that didn't stop him, he just kept going and I came again.

"Luka!" I moaned out his name, as he hit my g-spot hard and made me come again.

He hit it a few more times and I tightened my walls around him and that's when I felt him pulse in me, he came. He thrusted a few more times gently before pulling out. Both of us were breathless but I didn't care. I pulled him to me and kissed him roughly, biting his bottom lip as we parted.

I took a few breaths and smiled, "Now I'm better."

He smirked, then kissed me again, before he went to take care of himself in the bathroom. I took a few more breaths then tried to get down from the counter but my legs were too wobbly when I tried to stand that I fell on the floor. Luka must've heard me fall as he came running by my side and helped me up, carrying me, bridal side, back to his room and laid me down. Kissing me.

"Just stay in bed for a bit until you regain feeling back in your legs."

I nodded, "Okay."

I took a few deep breaths to fully calm myself and tried to massage my legs to get the feeling back. It was working slowly but working. He came back moments later with the finished cooked pancakes and some orange juice. I slowly sat up to where my back was resting on the wall, as he set the tray on my lap. I thanked him then gladly started eating the breakfast he made me.

"So where did Jules and your mom go so early?" I asked.

"Mom went out grocery shopping and Jules went over to Rose's. I don't know what happened after their fight. All I gather is they both wanted to spend time away from one another."

I nodded, "What time did you get up?" I asked.

"About 2 hours ago. It's 11:23 am right now." He explained and I nodded.

"Mari, forgive me, but um while you were sleeping. Your phone was going off, it was Alya. I didn't get to answer it in time but I thought I'd just text her for you but the funniest thing. I tried putting in your passcode but it seems to have been changed. Do you want to tell me why you changed it?" He asked.

So you wouldn't accidentally see the baby's sonograms and videos, "Oh um I change it every now and then. That's all."

"Hmm…okay" He said, dropping it but I know that look.

He knows something is up but doesn't want to press me. I finished the food he made me and tried getting up but he just took the tray from me and headed back out to the kitchen. I sighed as I swung my legs around. I then reached for my phone on his dresser, I unlocked it to find a missed call from Alya and a text.

Alya: It's a lazy Sunday. Do you wanna come over and watch Vampire Journal in our jammies?

Delivered: 10:47 am

Marinette: Maybe idk, I'm really tired today. Might go back to bed

Delivered: 11:30 am

I then lock my phone and put it back on the dresser. I got up off the bed to test out my legs and when I didn't immediately fall over I took that as a sign. I then go over to grab my dress to change back into and find my bra and panties.

I kissed Luka's shoulder as he was cleaning up the kitchen and doing the dishes. "I'm gonna go shower, okay baby."

He turned around and kissed me, "Okay, I love you."

I then head into the bathroom, closing the door behind me and setting my clothes on the bathroom sink. I then start the shower up and slip off Luka's shirt and hop in, letting the hot water wash over me. I take my shower then get out, wrapping myself up in a towel then my hair. I grab my underwear and put it on just as Luka comes in, I gasp and try to cover myself at the intrusion.

He chuckled, "It's just me babe, and it's nothing I haven't seen before. You can relax."

I let out a breath and giggled, "I've gotta pee." He said.

I giggled, "Then go pee."

I shook my head as I grabbed my dress and started to put it on but then Luka's hand on my stomach made me pause. As he feels around my bump. Oh shit.

"You okay Mari?" He asked me.

"What? Oh yeah, I'm okay. Probably just bloated, it happens when I'm close to my period."

I mentally slap myself. That was the time to tell him, ya idiot. He just nodded as I buttoned up the rest of my dress.

"You should just bring over a duffel bag or something to keep over here since you practically live here." He said, joking.

I giggled, "Yeah, you're right. Maybe I will."

I then leave the bathroom and shake the towel to dry my hair and toss it in his bedroom hamper.

"What do you want to do today babe? I have the day off. I know there's not much to do on a Sunday but I'm sure we can think of something." Luka said from the bathroom.

"Well I know I want to go home and change then I don't know. Maybe a nice walk?"

Luka smiled, "Sounds great. Maybe run into Andre and get a sweetheart's cone?"

I smiled back, "Sounds perfect."

And it was just that, perfect. Hours passed and I'm sitting on a bench with Luka, enjoying our ice cream under a shade tree. The sunlight pouring through the leaves, warming us in its glow. I sighed then looked over at him. He had his eyes closed and head back, he looked at peace.

"Luka?"

"Hmm?"

"Y-you know you can talk to me if you want to, about your dad, I mean. I'm here for you."

Luka smiled and gave my hand an affectionate squeeze, "I know."

I nodded slowly then rested my head on his shoulder. He sighed.

"Growing up without half of who made you makes you question a lot about yourself. You, my love, are so fortunate to have both parents who love each other so deeply in return."

I giggled, "You make it sound like I won the parent lottery."

He sighed, "In a way, Mari, you did. My parents? All I've ever known was my mom, wanting to take care of her. Behind the tough exterior is a woman who's broken, I'm sure you saw that at dinner last night."

I nodded but stayed silent, "That one glass of wine wasn't all that she used to have. She's doing a lot better now and I'm proud of her, but that one glass used to be bottles. I made sure Juleka never saw her like that, passed out on the couch with an empty wine bottle on the table, tear-stained cheeks as she cried herself to sleep. It took her seeing herself how I saw her to get her out of that state and she's been slowly getting better, it's just any mention of him and she shuts down. That's why I haven't told her that I know about the secret photo album she keeps under her mattress, filled with pictures of her when she was younger with the mysterious man I know is my father. I see his face every time I look in the mirror."

I put my hand on his cheek and turned his face to me, telling him I understand. He sighs and leans into my hand, kissing my palm.

"Now, mom's given me a name to the face. Jay. My middle name. She named me after him but I don't even know him. And I'm pissed. Juleka was right about everything last night. I just can't stand to see my mom upset and even now I feel guilty for being pissed off at her. How fucked is that?" He asked with a bitter laugh.

"Luka, you've taken care of her your whole life, you need to stop. You have every right to feel the way you're feeling right now. She's the adult here, let her figure out her own shit. Confront her, Luka. You have a right to know the other half of yourself, good or bad, that's for you to decide. Not her. She seems to be willing to talk to you more. All she does with Jules is fight."

Luka chuckled, "That's because Jules knows what buttons to push and she slams on them."

I laughed a little, "Fair point."

He sighed and leaned back, "You're right though. It's about time she starts telling me the truth."

"I can be there if you want me to be, just to support you. Though I understand if you don't, it's between you and your mom."

He chuckled, "Thank you baby but this is something I have to do on my own. I'm just not quite ready yet, I'm afraid if I try now, I'll just yell at her."

I kissed his cheek. "I love you."

He tilted my chin to him and kissed me gently, "I love you too, Marinette."

Time Skip: 2 weeks later

I got out of bed and looked over at the calendar, April 16th. I'm now 11 weeks along and the baby bump is growing little by little, the size of a strawberry now according to my pregnancy tracker app. I stand in front of my mirror, lifting my shirt up to see it. My belly looks like a small hill, I giggle a little looking at it, rubbing it knowing the little life inside me is growing stronger every day. I sigh as I grab a pair of leggings to change into and a simple t-shirt that has one of my favorite anime characters on it and pull on Luka's hoodie that I sort of kidnapped from him since our date night. I absentmindedly touch the necklace that's still around my neck. I still haven't taken it off, besides showers, since that night. Especially now that things with Luka have gotten a little…tense.

I don't know what it is but he's been getting more…frisky with me lately and normally I'd love it but I'm beginning to become too afraid when we're in the middle of it and he notices my bump. I don't think telling him I'm bloated is gonna work again, there's no way he's going to believe I'm on my period again, for 2 weeks straight. So I've been trying really hard to avoid it, though I hate to do it. I read up on it, thank you google, and sometimes the man can get more aroused by his pregnant partner. It makes sense to me, like maybe he's picking up on a scent or something, no that's ridiculous. He's not an animal, though the way he ravishes me says otherwise, last time we did anything he literally ripped my clothes off. Any little free time we both have, I've been coming up with more excuses, even worse I made mom lie for me once. He came over a few days ago wanting to take me out on a date to the ice skating rink but mom told him I wasn't feeling well and wasn't up for company. Before then it was helping dad in the bakery or deliveries and then it's working on the costumes, which is actually true, I'm doing final touches today and I have plans to go over to the houseboat to meet the band and have them try everything on.

I've been dodging Alya too, she keeps trying to grill me in school but I evade her. I know it's pissing her off but I know if she pushes enough I'm going to break. I put my hair in low pigtails and made sure I had everything I needed in the tote bag I was bringing. I then sighed, grabbing my phone from my desk, seeing a missed call from Luka, a blue heart next to his name in my contacts. I pressed the call back button and waited, he answered almost immediately.

"Sorry I missed your call, I was getting everything ready and my phone was on silent." I explained to him.

"It's okay, baby, are you on your way over?"

"Yeah, I just have to put everything in my scooter then I'll be over soon."

"Alright and babe, you know you can tell me anything, right?"

"Yes, I know."

"Then will you tell me what's wrong?"

I hesitated for a moment but shook my head, "Nothing's wrong, why do you ask?"

"Well for one Alya is here trying to grill me for answers I don't have and two, you have been acting..off lately."

I sighed, "I've just been busy. We all have, is that a crime?"

"What? No. Why are you getting so defensive?"

"I am not. Look, I gotta go. I'm about to drive the scooter, I'll see you soon."

Luka sighed, "Alright, I love y-"

I had already pressed the end call button and put my phone in my purse, and slung the tote bag on my shoulder as I went down the stairs. Dad heard and saw me and hurriedly helped me by holding the door open for me as I went outside to our little driveway.

"Honey, why don't you let me drive you over."

I lift my scooter seat, "It's alright. I'll be fine papa."

"Oh Marinette, are you leaving now?" Mom asks as she comes out of the bakery.

"Yeah, I should head over before it gets dark out." I answered.

"Why don't you take dad up on his offer? Let him drive you." Mom suggested.

"Luka's isn't that far from here, I will be okay." I reassured her, shutting the seat.

"But it's not safe for you to ride the scooter with the baby-" Dad began to say then grew quiet as I looked at them.

I gasped then looked at mom, "You told him?!"

"Don't give me that look, young lady. I had to tell him. He caught me watching your sonogram video the other day. It's been 11 weeks, Marinette, you should have come clean a long time ago. Does Luka still not know-"

"Ugh! I don't have time for this. We'll continue this conversation later." I said as I got on my scooter.

"Marinette!" Mom yelled after me but I was already gone.

I can't believe she told him. I wanted Luka to know first. Then again, it's not like I made it easy for her. This secret was too much to keep especially after asking her to cover for me with Luka on top of everything. Have I been a horrible daughter? It didn't take long before I was at the houseboat, getting off my scooter, I grabbed the tote bag and walked over on deck where everyone was gathered around, hanging out. Ankara was over at the bar putting out snacks and drinks for everyone. Alya smiled upon seeing me then her smile dropped and she walked over to me.

"You okay?"

"Y-yeah, I just had a small fight with my mom before coming over." I explained.

"Do you want to talk about it?" She asked.

I shook my head, "No, it's fine. Let's just have a good time, okay?"

She eyed me skeptically, looking around, I noticed Luka doing the same. She sighed, "Alright. You know how to get a hold of me when you need to talk."

She then walked back over and sat with Nino, clearly upset at my refusal to talk but not wanting to push me. I hated making her upset. She was my best friend, I could tell her anything, anything but this. Luka came around and took the tote from me and set it on the small table in the center, where all the couches were arranged in a circle. When Mylene came running on the deck, holding a flier.

"Hey! Everyone, I have some news!"

Ivan stood up, "What is it, Mylene?"

Mylene bent over hands on knees to catch her breath as she set the flier on the table. Luka picked it up and read it.

"No way! Jagged Stone is going to be performing at the jubilee!" Luka said excitedly.

The sound of a plate falling on the floor gets all of our attention, we look to see Anarka shocked as the food she was currently carrying lays in a mess.

"Mom? Are you okay?" Juleka asks.

"Here, let me help you Ms. Anarka." Rose said sweetly as she walked over to help her clean up.

"What else does it say?" I asked.

"Not much, just that he's going to be the main headliner. This is great!" Luka said.

I giggled at him then turned to everyone else.

"Well, with that great news is everyone ready to be upgraded?" I asked the group.

"You bet!" Rose exclaimed.

I sat down next to Luka and went through the tote handing everyone their individual boxes, setting my make-up kit aside and setting my purse on the table. Rose got excited the most as she opened her clothing box. Grabbing Juleka's hand and running off to her bedroom to change, Alya and Anarka left to go help the girls while Ivan went into the bathroom and Luka left to change in his room. I sat back, slouching on the couch, a wave of nausea hitting me. Oh c'mon why now?!

"You okay, Mar? You're looking a little pale." Nino asked, as he looked over at me.

"I'm okay." I said, he scuffed then got up and walked over to the bar counter.

He grabbed a water bottle and sat back down, handing it to me. "Thank you."

I twisted off the cap and took a drink. "You're welcome. You know that you can talk to me too if you need to. You're like a sister to me Mar and honestly, you're starting to really worry me too."

"I know, Nino, I'm sorry. I don't mean to worry you, I'm fine." I said, setting the water bottle on the table.

He scuffed, "I don't buy that for a second. You've been dodging Alya for weeks, why?"

I blinked as I looked at him, "Don't give me that look. Alya doesn't push it because she doesn't want to upset you or make it worse but I'm not Alya. So, why have you been pushing her away?"

I scuffed, "I have not been-"

"Bullshit, Mar and you know it. Can you tell me the last time you two hung out? Had one of your monthly sleepovers?"

I opened my mouth to say something but the words didn't come. Nino nodded and leaned back.

"Exactly. I love you Mar but I don't love what you're doing to her. You know she was crying on the phone with me last night feeling like she's lost her best friend, thinking she's done something horrible that she doesn't know about to make you act like this towards her. So whatever is bothering you, talk to her, because I for one am done watching her heart break."

My lip quivered and my eyes stung, I have never been so frustrated before. Knowing Nino is 100% right and how stupid I've been acting. The anger stirred in me.

"I can't!" I yelled, getting up and walking away.

Nino caught up to me before I could step foot on the bridge connecting the road and the deck of the houseboat. He turned me around, anger leaving his face as he saw my tears.

"Why?"

I shook my head, "You wouldn't understand. No one would."

"Try me. Let me help you, Mar."

I searched his face, my vision blurry through the tears and I broke. "I'm pregnant."

My voice was barely a whisper but he heard me, his hands fell back to his sides as he looked at me. Then he did something I never expected. He pulled me into a hug.

"It'll be okay, Marinette."

I sniffed as he let go, "Don't tell her. Please. I haven't even told Luka yet."

He looked at me, eyes searching my face, debating with himself. "Mar-"

He was cut off by Alya coming back upstairs, she looked at the both of us, eyebrows raised. "Everything okay with you two?"

"Yeah, we're great, right Nino?"

Nino gave me a look but cracked an awkward smile, "Yeah, babe, we're good."

She walked over to us, looked at me closely. "Mari, have you been crying?"

"Marinette's crying?" Luka's voice sounded behind her.

All of our friends coming back up on deck, seeing the look on Luka's face almost sent a new wave of tears to the surface but I bit my lip.

"What? Pfft, no." I said awkwardly, smiling.

She crosses her arms over her chest and gives me that look like she just knows, "Uh-huh. Nino, why was Marinette crying?"

Smart move, glaring at the weaker one. Nino laughed nervously, "Shit! I dunno why you chicks cry at random? Maybe she's just moody cause she's on the rag or something. Quit staring at me, woman!"

"Yeah something is definitely up, don't wanna tell me? Okay, it's cool. I'll find out eventually. One of you is going to break at some point." Alya said, pointing her finger at us.

Luka touched my arm to get my attention. I turned to look at him, "What's wrong, Mari?"

I shifted my gaze to everyone around us, all staring at me, my eyes settled on Nino and he made a movement with his eyes that told me to tell Luka. In front of all these people? No, this isn't the time. The little signal didn't go unnoticed by Alya or Luka, as Nino rubbed the back of his head and laughed nervously. Kissing Alya as a distraction.

"I love you." He said to her, with a half grin.

She just blinked then narrowed her eyes at him then went to sit down.

I took a breath and smiled at Luka, "Nothing. Everything is fine, I swear."

Luka looked at me, just as how Alya was looking at Nino. He knows when something is up with me, cursing his intuition. I sighed, turning my attention to the group.

"So who's ready for makeup first?"

Hours pass and I'm onto the last one needing make-up, Luka. I was just finishing the Kitty Section icon on his cheek when my phone started ringing. I sighed but Luka kissed me before telling me he'd grab it for me. I nodded then paused as I capped the eyeliner I was using. Shit. I ran over quickly to grab my purse from Luka before he could open it. I just remembered I kept some of the baby's ultrasound pictures in there. Afraid he was going to see them I freaked out. That is not how I want to tell him. I honestly should have by now but every time I go to, I chicken out and let the fear take over. It's not like I can hide this from him forever, he's going to find out. Either on his own or by me telling him. But I'm already in a deep web that I've spun and now Nino knows.

"The hell was that? Am I not allowed to get your phone for you anymore?" He said, surprised.

I was quiet, unable to answer. "What's wrong?" He asked.

"Nothing." I said, clutching the purse to me.

"You're hiding something from me, Marinette." Luka said as he looked at me, hurt and anger all over his face.

I leveled his gaze, "No I'm not. I told you everything is fine, nothing to worry about."

"Bullshit! I know when you're lying Marinette, just talk to me!"

"There's nothing to talk about."

Luka yelled in frustration, "Damn it, Marinette! I love you. I love you more than anything in this life but you're still hiding things from me. I thought you'd stop doing that shit to me! D-do you really not trust me? After everything we've been through." His voice cracked and it almost made me cave.

My anger vanished at the sight of his face, that look of hurt killed me, "Luka, it's not like that."

"The hell it isn't! You've been avoiding me for weeks and I deserve to know why. You say that you love me but I don't see it anymore. You don't treat someone you love like this, so until you're ready to talk to me and really tell me what is going on that you've kept so secret, come find me. In the meantime, you're right. There is nothing more we need to talk about."

"Luka…" I said as I reached out for him but he flinched away from my touch and backed away.

I looked at him, hoping I didn't just see him do that. A lump formed in my throat as I looked at him, tears stinging my eyes.

"Luka."

Nothing. He didn't even look at me. Suddenly I couldn't breathe, I looked around at everyone looking at us with concern on their faces. The only one knowing the truth is looking at me all the more concerned. I couldn't stand everyone staring at me. I needed to leave. So that's what I did, I packed up my make-up and put my purse over my shoulder. Sniffing as tears silently fell, Luka still had his back to me. My lip quivered and I bit it trying to contain the sobs wanting to come out. I went to try and get him to look at me but I retreated my hand. He has never been this pissed off before, I shouldn't push. I clutched my hands into a fist and looked away then started walking away, stopping for a moment. I set my stuff on the deck for a minute as I shrugged off Luka's hoodie and draped it over one of the couches.

Rose gasped, "Mari, don't-"

I dared one last look at Luka, but he still turned away from me. With tears rolling down my face I grabbed my stuff then walked away, putting my things in my scooter and leaving.

Luka's P.O.V

I didn't dare turn around until I heard her leave. I shut my eyes tight to keep the tears in, knowing this fight was it. Any future we might've had together, gone. Until she talks to me. This is just a fight all couples go through them and once she sees how ridiculously stubborn she's being, we can fix it. Whatever it is, that is until I finally turned around and saw my hoodie draped over the couch.

"What the hell, Luka?!" Juleka screamed at me.

I ignored her, "Sure she has communication issues but that's no excuse to be that cold to her!" She screamed at me.

"I didn't ask for your opinion about my relationship, Juleka!"

She scuffed, "If there's even a relationship left! You didn't see that look on her face, you might as well have just hit her. That's how deep the hurt in her eyes went."

My throat closed up on me. I knew she was crying but that much grief, it makes me regret telling her she doesn't love me, when I know she clearly does. She's more herself and open with me than anyone, even Adrien couldn't hold a candle to what we have. I just wanted to show her that it wasn't okay to shut me out when I've been nothing but there for her, every step of the way. She may put up a smile when I know that's not how she feels inside but I just slammed a wall between us.

"I get you were trying to teach her a point but fuck Luka, that was cold. Good luck getting her to talk to you now. She's going to be too afraid to." Alya said.

"I didn't ask for your opinion either, Alya." I seethed at her, warning in my voice as I glared at her. Hating how true her words were.

"Hey, don't even think about getting in her face. Maybe you should just go cool off, hmm?" Nino said, stepping between Alya and I.

"What did she tell you?" I demanded from him. He knows something.

Nino's 'keep the peace' nature changed to one of protection, "She should be the one to tell you. C'mon Alya, let's go."

"Nino!" I yelled after him.

He turned back around, stopping before getting on the bridge.

"I'm not telling you but what I will say is that she was afraid to tell you before but now, after this, she's terrified."

With that they left, soon after everyone else left, shaking their heads. I yelled in frustration. Marinette! I picked up the nearest thing I could find and hauled it somewhere, the chair broke into pieces as it made contact with the cabin.

"Woah! I'll not have you damaging my furniture, young man!" Mom yelled, walking up onto the deck.

I wiped my hand over my face as she walked up to me, pacing. Mom looked at me all worried.

"Hey, hey, what's the matter, son?"

"Mari-" I couldn't even finish her name. It felt as if the oxygen was taken from me.

Mom hugged me to get me to settle and she sat me down on the couch, "Deep breaths, Luka."

I did as she told me, "There ya go. Now, tell me everything."

End of Luka's P.O.V

Alya's POV

Nino changed direction from my house towards Marinete's bakery. I sighed knowing there's no point to check on her when she's going to close in on herself and refuse to talk.

"Nino, where are you going?"

"I'm going to see Mari."

I sighed, "Nino, it's pointless. She's going to shut everything out now."

"That's exactly why I have to go check on her. She's in no condition to be this stressed out and heartbroken because her boyfriend is a fuckin moron."

Woah. I've never really seen this protective side of him for anyone that isn't me. It makes me wonder what she told him, I sigh. I'm about to find out.

"What's going on with her Nino? I know you got her to tell you."

He paused in his steps, "I promised her I wouldn't tell anyone."

"Even me?" I asked.

He couldn't meet my eyes, giving me my answer. "Oh."

"Yeah but fuck it. After what Luka did she's going to need her friends, you just have to promise to keep it between us." Nino said.

I nodded, "I promise."

Nino sighed and tried to find the right words. "When I tell you do not grill me for more details because I don't know them. Before she could tell me anymore, everyone came back up and she didn't want to talk about it so openly, understand?"

"I understand."

He sighed, "Marinette is pregnant."

"What?"

Every sound around me vanished. I couldn't hear the late night traffic, I couldn't hear the bustle of others walking and talking on the streets. I couldn't hear anything besides my own heartbeat. She's pregnant. Everything makes so much sense now and after what just happened, oh no. She needs me. I looked at Nino and kissed his cheek.

"Go home Nino. I'll go to her."

End of Alya's P.O.V

Mom and dad were sitting at the table when I came through the door. Probably waiting up for me to have a family talk but I was in no mood. Not after my fight with Luka.

"Marinette-"

"Can we please just not? I just want to be alone right now." I told my mom, holding a hand up.

Mom stooped at the stairs, "Oh honey what happened?"

"Luka and I got into a fight. I may not have to tell him at all now, so it's all good, right?" My voice cracked as I tried to be sarcastic.

"Mari-"

"Mom. I just want to be left alone right now, okay?"

Mom didn't say anything more and let me go up the stairs to my room, looking at my dad. I shut the hatch to my room and threw my purse, it hit the wall. I started crying as I realized I might have just broken my phone so I went over to check it, sure enough the screen was cracked. I fell to my knees and picked up my keys and wallet and sonogram, except it wasn't here. Great. It must have fallen out either when I panicked and took my purse from Luka or on the ride here. Either way it was lost. That's when I had it. I grabbed the pillow off my chair and screamed into it to muffle the sound. Tears flowed down freely, I didn't care. It felt as if my heart was slowly ripped out of me and my lungs wouldn't work properly. I had no breath without him. I should have told him the truth long ago, why did I have to be so stupid?!

"Mari."

"Mama, I thought I told you I just want to be alone."

"Wrong person that loves you."

I turned to see Alya, arm opening the hatch about to come in. "Alya."

"Hey, girl. Scoot over, there's enough floor for both of us." She said, smiling.

I sniffed and scooted.

"How long, Mari." Was all she said.

I sniffed and wiped the snot from my nose. Nino told her. "11 weeks."

"Damn. You sneaky lil bitch." She said, we both laughed.

"Mari, why couldn't you tell me? I know you'll say because you wanted Luka to know first but there's something else. Do you think I would judge you for being a pregnant teen?"

I sighed, "Maybe. Start off by telling me how stupid I am to not wait until I have birth control first."

She giggled, "Well, that's a given but you already know that or you wouldn't be beating yourself up about it. I am the last person to judge you. I had a pregnancy scare when I first did anything with Nino. Thankfully it was a false alarm but I know how you feel. You don't have to feel it alone, Mari."

I turned to look at her, she had her own tears in her eyes. I fell into her arms as she hugged me, letting me get all of the pain out.