Second Chance
Chapter 6
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
Anarka's P.O.V
I sighed as I wiped the sweat off my brow, sitting up from cleaning the floors of the deck. I looked over to where I set my water when something caught my eye, something shiny reflecting off the sunlight. When I decided to clean up the ship while Juleka was at school and Luka at work, I wasn't expecting to find a photo, tucked away under the stage. I looked down to pick it up and when I realized what it was, I almost collapsed. I sat in the nearest chair as I looked at the sonogram. Marinette's name and birthday at the top, her 8 weeks sonogram. I brought my hand to my heart as I realized why she had been acting jumpier than usual around Luka. She still hasn't told him. I shut my eyes tight as she reminds me of a time I did the same. I never told Jagged either.
Flashback
Chaos was around me as a whole team of people got busy backstage, each one with a different task. Everyone moved around me as if I weren't there making sure everything was in perfect shape, the chatter of thousands of fans screaming in the audience. I had been trying to see him since I arrived but no one would let me through until I saw a familiar face, Penny.
"Pen!Pen, please help me get through." I shouted, waving and pleading to her.
Penny looked around until she spotted me, frantically trying to get her attention as I waved my arms, the bodyguard doing his job way too well.
"George, it's alright. She's with Jagged." She told the beefy man.
He blinked and shook his head, muttering out an apology. The nerve. "See? I told you who I was, didn't anyone ever teach you manners."
"S-sorry ma'am."
"Hmm, I'd hope so." I said as I stopped around him and met up with Penny.
"Anarka, what are you doing here? I thought you couldn't make it." Penny asked me.
I sighed, "I-I know but I need to see him. There's something we have to talk about."
"I'm sorry but can it wait? He's about to go on any minute now." She said as she pushed her earpiece in to hear it above the noise.
Then there he was, all dressed up in his leathers about to go on, Bodyguards all around him as they walked him to the stairs to the stage, people fussing about to get his guitar and attach his mic. I sighed with relief at finding him.
"No, it can't." I said as I walked past her.
"Jay! Jay, we need to talk." I shouted to get his attention.
He smiled at seeing me and pushed the people away from him to run over to me. Picking me up and twirling me in his arms, kissing me. I laughed into the kiss as he set me down, wishing the moment wouldn't end but I knew it had to.
"Anarkie, I'm so happy you changed your mind. You're gonna love the show." He said, excitedly.
"Jagged, we have to start now." His manager told him.
"Yeah, yeah just a second man." He said back.
I sighed, "Jay we need to talk about something. Something that will change our lives." I started out saying then he laughed.
He spread his arms out wide, "Something is changing our lives, Anarkie. Look all around us, it's all happening tonight, I can barely believe it! Everything the band and I have been working so hard for is about to come true. Right now on that stage. Can you hear it?"
Everyone was silent for a moment, only the sounds of the crowd could be heard.
"That is the sound of a thousand adoring fans all waiting to hear my music, our music, Anarkie."
"Y-yes but Jagged this is different." I said, growing worried and my confidence depleting.
All of them were cheering for him. Supporting him. His dreams were about to come true. What I was about to tell him could wreak everything he's worked so hard for. Not just him, the band, they've all put in so much to make it this far. What I need to talk to him about could ruin everything. What am I doing? I-I can't. I clutched at my stomach where two babies lay in my womb. I just found out today. Reason for me telling him I wouldn't be here tonight, I had a doctor's appointment. 8 weeks. I've been 8 weeks pregnant. This life wouldn't even be fit for children, all the touring, the press, I don't think I could handle the greedy paparazzi shoving cameras in my baby's face at all chances they got. He's only 23, he doesn't even know what being a father is, given his was shit and all he's ever done is chase this down. This dream of becoming a rockstar. No. What am I doing here? I looked back at him as tears stung my eyes as I realized…I don't belong here.
"Anarkie? Baby, what is it?" He asked, growing concerned.
I blinked and sighed, "N-nothing. It can wait, have a good show."
He grinned then kissed me, "I love you, Anarka."
"I love you too, Jagged."
Then he pulled away and I watched him get on stage to greet the crowd, fans all around cheering his name. I hugged myself as the backstage crew surrounded me, fading into the background. I knew what I had to do. This was goodbye.
Flashback End
No. I-I can't let her do this. History will not repeat itself. Not to herself and most certainly not to my son. I grabbed my phone off the counter and dialed Sabine's number. She answered on the second ring.
"Hello? Sabine, we have a lot to talk about."
End of Anarka's P.O.V
The school day the next day was a little better than how it's been. I feel as if a weight had lifted off my shoulders now that Alya knew. Though I couldn't help but check my phone between classes hoping to get a text or call from Luka. Nothing too grant just like a heart or something to let me know he still loves me but I got nothing.
"There wasn't a message 5 minutes ago, there won't be one now." Alya said as she watched me check it again for like the 6th time during our lunch period.
I sighed, turning my screen over and setting it on the table while I ate my salad. "This is stupid, why won't he just let me know he's not mad anymore or-or I don't know. I just hate this."
"I know Mari but he's left it up to you to be the first one to make the move. So why aren't you making it?" Alya asks, taking a bite of her apple.
"What if he just ignores me? He's never been so angry before and I don't like it when it's directed at me. I know I fucked up but ugh! I just wish he'd let me know it's safe for me to talk to him without him giving me that look. It's so frustrating."
Nino smirked, "You both are frustrating and equally stubborn. You both need to get your heads out of your asses and kiss and make up already."
"Maybe if I wait it out until he calms down it'll be better.."
Alya groaned, "Marinette."
Time Skip: After School
I hum a random tune as I make my way up the stairs to the front door, though I wish I hadn't. As soon as I walked through the door, 3 adults all sat around the table. My parents and Anarka.
"Marinette, please sit. We need to have a talk." Mom said, gesturing to a seat.
I slowly walked over after kicking my shoes off and setting my school bag on the couch, then sat down, looking at the adults.
I eyed my dad, "What's going on?"
Sabine shared looks with Anarka and nodded. Ankara reached in her bag and pulled out a small photo and slid it across the table, but not just any photo. My missing sonogram.
"I'm going to scold you or yell at you. I'm not mad at you, lass. I just want to know why you haven't told my son that he's going to be a father."
I looked down, ashamed, "I-I'm too scared to."
Anarka sighed, "Well how do you expect to explain to him 9 months later and you have a barin on your hip, hmm?"
Mom gave Anarka a look as I started to cry. Mom took my hand, "Honey, what she means is that you know you can't keep this a secret forever. You're 11 weeks now and are able to hide it but the baby is going to be growing with you and Luka is going to find out one way or another. We're just worried that if he finds out too late, your relationship will be damaged."
I sniffed, "It already is."
"I know ye had a fight last night. He and I had a talk afterwards. This is nothing that can't be fixed and with the way I know you two love each other it'll work out."
"Honey, just talk to us. What are you so afraid of? Luka loves you so much, Marinette, he would never abandon you so why are you so adamant about pushing him away?"
I didn't know how to answer that because I didn't have one so I went with a different approach.
"Having a baby is a big responsibility-"
"Are you insinuating my Luka isn't responsible-"
Mom gives her another look then nods for me to continue. "No, I'm not saying that, Ankara. I'm trying to say that suddenly you are responsible to keep this baby alive and safe. I've already accepted that my dreams of going to college for fashion design are put on hold but I don't want him to do the same because of me. How are we going to raise a baby if he's gone all the time on tours? You just can't."
"Your dreams will never be on hold, Marinette. We will figure something out." Dad interjects, taking my other hand.
"And what if we can't?'
"All I am hearing are these 'what if' scenarios but ye never know what'll happen if ye let the moment pass ye by." Anarka said.
She sighed as she came around the table to kneel beside me, she reached up to caress my face, wiping the stray tears away.
"Ya know I see a lot of myself in you, lass. Don't make the same mistakes I did, Marinette. Tell him." She said, then kissed my forehead.
She grabbed her bag from the table, "Tom, Sabine, thank you for the hospitality but I've said all I needed to the lass."
My parents nodded, "Have a good day, Anarka."
With that she left and I turned to my parents, giving me all the love and support I could ever need in this life. It reminds me of the conversation Luka and I had before and looking at my parents' loving faces, I understood now why he said I won the parent's lottery.
Time Skip: 2 days later
I sit on my bed biting my nails, staring at my phone. I've been picking it up about to call him then second guessing myself and setting it down for the past hour. I keep having this fear that he's just going to ignore me. That's it! He can't ignore me if I go over there. Right. I get down off my bed and grab my black leggings and cardigan out of my wardrobe, then I pick a pink halter sundress and I do my hair in low pigtails, with braided sides. The necklace Luka gave me is still sitting where it belongs, on my neck, as I put on some lip gloss. I then go downstairs and slip on my pink ballet flats and walk out the door. It's been days and I can't take it anymore. I had decided to tell him after my talk with the parents but wanted to give him some space still if he needed it. It's not like I made anything easy for him. He's right to be furious with me, I've been frustrated with myself on how I handled all of this. Not well at all.
I made my way over to the houseboat, knowing the walk there by heart. Part of me was expecting to see him playing the guitar as he often does when he needs to clear his head but he's not there. I don't even see his bike anywhere. Hmm. Weird.
"Luka?" I called as I walked across the deck.
"Luka? I called again walking downstairs.
"He's not here, Marinette. He picked up a shift." Juleka answers from the couch.
My heart sank. "Oh."
She paused her show then turned around to look at me, with a smile on her face, "Were you coming over to finally talk to him?"
"I certainly was going to try."
"Come sit, I'll stay with you as you wait for him."
"Actually maybe I should just go back home-"
"Marinette, sit. Talk to me, I'm a way better listener anyway." Jules said.
Luka's P.O.V
It's been days since our fight and it's been radio silence. Agonizing radio silence. I miss her so much but I will not cave first. She needs to know that she can't keep doing this shit to me. The lying and hiding things has to stop, it's only going to hurt us if it keeps going. It's been hard focusing on rehearsals when all I can think about is her. Wondering if she's missing me as much as I miss her. But that damn stubbornness! It's infuriating. The jubilee is days away and I don't feel prepared at all, the band can see it too. I sigh in frustration as I get off my bike as I was just getting home from work. I start to make my way downstairs when I stop in my tracks.
"Do you think he hates me?" Her voice.
My heart aches at the sound. It sounded so frail and broken. I just wanted to make myself known and go to her. But I don't.
"He could never hate you, Mari." Jules said to her.
"I-I just miss him. So much. It's been days and nothing, I've never seen him this angry before, much less when it's my fault. Every time I pick up my phone I just end up staring at it, thinking he wouldn't answer. And I don't blame him, I fucked up big time, Jules." She said, sniffing.
She's crying. "Then talk to him. It's literally so simple. He should be home from work any minute now, all this heartache could be fixed if you just go to him, learn to trust him-"
"Jules, I do trust him. I trust him more than anyone, it's just me… it's so hard for me to talk to him. I'm scared too."
What? Why would she feel scared to talk to me? I thought I was the only person she ever felt safe around, she's even told me that a few times.
"Oh c'mon Mari, what could be so scary that you can't talk to him? What'd he do? Knock ya up?" Jules said laughing.
But Mari wasn't laughing, I peaked around the corner to see her face as a new wave of tears flowed down her cheeks. She sniffed and wiped her nose then stood up and grabbed Jules' hand to put on her stomach over the fabric of the dress she's wearing. Then looked back up at Jules. Jules' eyes grew wide then she started feeling around Mari's belly on her own.
"Oh shit, Mari. H-how long?" Jules asked, her voice hesitant.
"11 weeks."
"11 weeks." Jules said absentmindedly like she was in a trance.
In that moment I swear my heart slowed. A mix of emotions came rushing to the surface at once. Marinette is pregnant…I got her pregnant. H-how? I know how, dumbass, but when? We were being careful. My eyes widen in realization. The night of the party. Shit.
Jules shook her head and looked at Mari, standing up and talking with her hands, "11 weeks?! Marinette, are you out of your mind?! You've kept this secret from my brother, the guy who can see through people like glass, for 11 weeks?! I'll give ya props but damn Mari. Why haven't you told him yet?"
"I-it's not like I don't want to, it's just every time I try the words die on my tongue and I chicken out. God, I'm pathetic."
Marinette covered her face in her hands and fell to the couch. Juleka sighed and sat next to her, rubbing her back.
"You're not pathetic, Mari. W-who else knows?" Jules asks.
"My mom. Then my dad, Nino, Alya and your mom found out just recently and now you. I've was dodging Alya lately too because I knew I would crack and tell her and I wanted Luka to be the first to know. But of course nothing ever happens the way I intended. He has a right to know, this will affect his life too, not just mine."
Jules sighed, "You're right he does. But Mari, what are you so afraid of? It's not like he would reject you or the baby. Hell with how much he loves you I'm sure having a family with you was somewhere along the road. It just so happens that the road is a lot shorter than any of us thought."
"Jules, I'm 17! This isn't supposed to happen at 17! I'm scared all the time. Sometimes I start fearing miscarriage or it being stillborn, I have no idea what I'm doing! Then I get all in my head sometimes. Like what if he gets so mad and disappointed in me, he wants nothing to do with me anymore. Or worse he embraces it. Juleka, you know your brother, just as well as I do. He would drop everything to take care of us, everything. I-I can't do that to him. Just because my dreams have to be on hold doesn't mean his do too. A-and what if he does? I don't want him regretting the dream he missed out on later in life ... because of me."
"Oh Mari. That's what you've been worried about?" Jules asked, brushing some of Mari's hair behind her ear.
Mari sniffed. Juleka giggled, "I love you but you really are an idiot."
Mari looked at her confused, "How can you not see all of your fears are ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous." Juleka said mimicking Chloe to get her to laugh.
It worked briefly, Juleka hugged her then put her hands on her shoulders, looking straight at her and sighed.
"I do know my brother and while he may drop everything he doesn't feel is a priority, he'd have everything he needs. He'd have you and your child. Of course you're scared Mari, you've been shouldering this alone for so long. But you don't have to. Mari, neither of you have to give up your dreams. Sure it'll be difficult as hell being teen parents but look around you. You have a whole team of people waiting to support you if you just let us."
Mari looked at her and cried more. Juleka wiped her tears with her thumbs as she held Mari's face, then tilted her chin up so she'd look directly into her eyes.
"Do you honestly not know how much you mean to my brother? He would never abandon you, so why have you been pushing him away?"
I sat up straight waiting to hear the answer. If she can't talk to me, at least I'll find out what's going on this way. Part of me feels guilty for eavesdropping on their conversation but no, Marinette has been keeping something as huge as this from me. I shouldn't feel guilty for finally finding out why the love of my life has been acting well, like a bitch, even if I find out indirectly.
Mari sighed then smiled, "My mom asked me the same thing and I didn't have an answer for her but now that I've had time to think. I know in my heart that Luka would never hurt me like they did but that doesn't stop the fear that was ingrained in me. It's the same reason I had such a hard time telling Adrien how I felt about him. I'm afraid of getting too close to anyone, only to end up burned."
Juleka gasped, "Mari…"
"Did you know in the 8th grade I had the biggest crush on Kim?"
Juleka snorted, "Kim?"
Mari nodded and laughed, "Yeah. I thought he was pretty cute and I liked how he always made people smile and laugh at his lame jokes. Our parents knew each other in the community so I basically grew up with him and being the only other Chinese family close to us, we often had dinners together and loved going to the New Years festival every year since I was 9."
"I had no idea, Marintte." Jules said.
Mari sighed, "Probably because he and I aren't as close as we once were. Anyways, we all know how awful Chloe is and how she has some personal vendetta over me, she somehow found out about my crush on Kim. And she did what Chloe did best, scheme and poor Kim, oblivious as ever, got played. I asked him out to the swimming pool that weekend and I decided that I was going to confess my feelings to him, however he took it, I was prepared for it. When I told him how I felt he turned around and knelt to me, holding a box in his hand. I thought it was a gift or something because just maybe he returned my feelings but no when I opened the box, dozens of small spiders crawled out and all over my arm. I freaked out and panicked then ending up falling into the pool, I struggled to get out of the water but I managed. I was shivering as I looked back at him, laughing his ass off at the brilliant joke he and Chloe made up for me. I ran out of the pool and locked myself in a changing room. I vowed to myself then that I would never tell another boy how I felt about them until I knew for sure who they really were."
Juleka put a hand on Marinette's shoulder, "Mari that is awful, I'm so sorry that happened to you. So, Kim's the reason you have the constant fear of rejection and why you could never tell Adrien how you felt let alone my brother in the past. You let your guard down once and it traumatized you. That makes so much sense now why you resort to hiding and secrets, you've never had anyone that made you feel safe enough to be totally vulnerable with. Until my brother…"
Mari nodded as she watched Juleka connect the dots, Jules gasped, "I understand now, why it scares you so much even still when you know different."
"But Mari, pushing him away like you've been is only going to damage the good you have. He's hurting too, Mari. You have to talk to him, I know it's scary right now but think of it like ripping off a band-aid. Witnessing how you two love each other has made me believe in soulmates. Don't let fear control your life anymore, before it's too late."
Mari nodded and wiped her eyes, "You're right." She said standing up, getting out her phone.
She hesitated, " Do you think he'll answer?"
Juleka smiled, "No matter how mad he is at you, he will always answer your call. Trust me."
Marintette hugged Juleka tightly, "Thank you, Jules."
Shit. Shit. Shit. I scramble my way back upstairs and hide in the cabin, nearly hitting my head on the steering wheel. I watch her come up the stairs, phone to her ear as she walks by the cabin. Then her footsteps stop as she hears a buzzing sound, I fumble getting my phone out of my pocket when I see her face coming into view.
"L-Luka?"
I sighed and sat on the top step of the cabin, "Hey, Mari."
Her eyes search my face then widen as she puts her hand to her mouth, "Oh no. H-How long have you been home?"
I shrugged, "A while."
"And how much of that did you hear?" She asks, hesitantly.
I sighed and looked into her sapphire eyes, sparkling even now with fresh tears forming as she bites her lip, trying to control her emotions. I rubbed the back of my neck.
"All of it."
She lets out a shaky breath, "Oh."
"Yeah. Oh." I said back as I looked at her.
Her bottom lip wobbled as tears silently spilled down her face, "I am so so sorry Luka. I never wanted you to find out this way."
"Show me." I told her, wiping her tears with my thumb.
With shaky hands she undid her lock screen, finding out her new pin was 1024, I had a feeling that was her due date, then went into her photos as new tears spilled down her face. She opened a video and turned the volume up, then handed me her phone. The very device she had been so protective over lately and now I knew why. The video was of her laying on a bed in a doctor's office, said doctor was moving a device around Marinette's belly. It was mainly static at first, I watched Marinette hold her mom's hand, then there it was. Ba-bum. It was beating a lot faster, making it sound like an echo, but there it was. The heartbeat. My own heart slowed and I felt a lump forming in my throat as I rewatched the 1 minute 47 second video. She hesitantly swiped her phone right and there was a black and white photo of her womb. A sonogram, and there in the center, no bigger than a bean, was the baby. 8 weeks. That's when I cracked and tears spilled from my own eyes.
"Luka, I'm so sorry I didn't-"
I cut her off by pulling her to me, hugging her tightly as if she'd disappear from my arms. She hugged me back just as tightly. I pulled away slightly and held her head, caressing her cheek and pulled her into a kiss. How I missed these lips. I missed this hair, my fingers digging through the silky strands. She hummed against my lips and I took that as an opportunity to slip my tongue in her mouth. I missed her taste. So sweet like strawberries. I ran my hands down her legs and lifted her up so she's sitting on my lap. I missed her touch, her porcelain skin. I missed her. She broke away to catch her breath and smiled as she rested her forehead on mine as I took a few deep breaths of my own.
"S-so, you're not mad at me anymore?" She asked, timidly but still smiling.
I chuckled a little and pecked her lips, "No, I'm not mad. I never was really that mad, Jules was right, I was hurt. A lot. Baby, please, don't ever keep things from me again. Stop thinking you have to do everything alone, I'm right here and I'm not going anywhere. The only way you'll be rid of me is in death and even then I'll still haunt your ass."
She giggled and nodded, "Promise?"
"Promise."
She sniffed then laughed a little, "Everyone was right, I should have listened. I feel so silly now for being so afraid. I'm really sorry."
I smirked, "Well you are stubborn, too stubborn, it pisses me off sometimes how you can't see past your own nose at times."
We both laughed then I kissed her again and lifted her as I stood up, she wrapped her arms around my neck and looked at me.
"Now I believe we have some making up for lost time to do." I said as I carried her downstairs, switching her around so she's bridal.
She giggled, "Aw did you miss me?"
"Very much. I'll show you." I whispered to her, then kissed her cheek.
She blushed and giggled, Juleka turned around from watching her show to see us. She smiled, "I take it that you two made up?"
Mari nodded, "Good. I'm going to Rose's, I do not want to be here for your make up sex."
Mari laughed as I walked through my bedroom and closed the door.
End of Luka's P.O.V
Time Skip: Later That Day; 4 pm
I lay on his chest as he plays with a lock of my hair, both of us happy to be with the other again. I never want to have another fight with him again, it was agonizing. Though the make up sex was amazing.
"What do you say about us getting our own place?" Luka asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.
I pushed myself up to look at him, "What?"
"I'm serious. I have some savings, what's to stop us from just getting our own place?"
"Um, the fact that I'm still 17? My parents would never-"
"Yes, they would. Have you forgotten how much they love me?" He teased, with a smirk.
I giggled, "Oh yes of course how could I? Our moms have been secretly planning our wedding ya know." I teased him back.
He smirked, "I haven't even asked you yet and I already know the answer."
"I was kidding Luka." I said sitting up and leaning away from him.
He sat up too, knees drawn and arms resting on his knees, his hand holding his wrist. "I wasn't."
"Marry me." He said simply as he looked at me.
I raised my eyebrow, "You're serious?"
He smirked then reached behind him to open the drawer to his nightstand, then handed me the small white box that was in it. He opened it and took out a ring, then took my right hand.
"Marinette Dupain-Cheng, will you do me the honor of being my song for all eternity?"
I looked at him and giggled, not believing this, "Yes! Yes, a million times yes!"
I said excited as he slipped on the ring, it was a tear shaped diamond in the middle as the band was braided and shimmered in the singlight. Luka kissed me as I kissed him back.
"In every language, yes, oui, ya, si, da, shi de-" I said between kisses.
He brought me in close to deepen the kiss until I was sitting in his lap.
I giggled, "How long did you have this ring in there?" I asked.
He smirked, "Some secrets I'll never tell."
I laughed, "Let's do it. Let's get our own place, get married, all of it but let's wait until after graduation."
"That's fair."
He started kissing my neck, brushing my hair out of the way. "Oh and it should be close to my parents so they can help with the baby."
"Okay." He mumbled as he kissed his way down to my breasts.
"But not too close if that makes sense. I know mom was talking to me about going baby shopping, did you want to come with us?"
"Yeah." He said as his hands traced my skin.
He groaned as he flipped me over, him in between my legs as he kissed my jawline and cups my breasts.
"Did you want to start coming to my doctor's appointment?"
"Of course I want to."
"Great. I'll tell my mom and she can help get a calendar or something so I can write them down for you. Does that sound like a good idea?"
"Luka?" I asked as I felt him starting to kiss the sensitive spot on my inner thigh.
Luka made his way down to my vag before sighing, "Yes baby that's a good idea."
He pulled my hips closer to him then started doing what he does best, getting me to shut up. I felt my body shiver and my nipples harden as they were exposed to the afternoon breeze outside coming in through the porthole window. I moan out his name as he teases a sensitive area, he keeps going and I just relax into it, the climax slowly building. I hummed as he did something new with his tongue, liking whatever he did a little too much as I came a little. It was like he had an insatiable hunger for me and he was going to get his fill as he started sucking on me and giving me love bites.
"Luka." I moaned as I released and he gladly took everything I gave him.
Then he knelt on his bed and pulled me up on his lap and put my favorite part in, I smiled as he started going at a gentle pace. But he knows that I'm not gentle. I easily switch us as I'm on top, his back to the wall as I ride him. His hands all over my body and face in my breasts as he sucks at one. I moan as he does as we match pace. Coming together and for a moment it feels as if the world is suspended. I kissed him as I felt him twitch inside me.
"All better?" I asked.
He kissed me roughly, "Not even close."
I giggled as I matched his roughness, grabbing for his back. His favorite thing. I licked up his neck and sucked in his bottom lip, he growled as he slid his tongue in my mouth. He flipped me to my stomach and lifted my ass up, angling himself then putting himself back inside me, hard. I cry out at the first sudden jolt he gives me then he has his way with me, going harder and harder. Making me moan out screams of pleasure. Sending shock waves throughout my body, I clutch his bed sheets in my hands. I don't know how many times I came, I lost count after 4. If I wasn't pregnant already, I would be now. He slows down as he finishes then pulls out, I fall onto his bed and curl up as he gets off to head to the bathroom. So glad it's just us, his mom and sister wanted to give us time to ourselves as we made up and talked about everything we needed to. Luka comes back in to help me to the bathroom so I can pee and back into his room once I'm done.
"Is rendering me un-walkable really that necessary babe?" I teased as he carried me.
He chuckled, "I'm sorry baby."
I smirked and kissed his check, "You're amazing as always but would it kill you to tone it down a bit ."
"Okay, okay, next time I'll take it slow."
I giggled as he set me back down on his bed, I happily laid on my back to relax, thinking he would slide in next to me so I could cuddle him, he cuddled me instead. Running a hand over the bump as his head lay on my chest. I smiled as I got comfy, one arm under my neck the other playing in Luka's hair.
"You'll be able to feel them soon. I read that the movements typically start at 16 weeks. Then at 20, we will be able to tell the baby's gender."
He was quiet as he laid there. "Did you want to find out together or do you want to have it be a surprise?"
"Find out together." He answered.
"Okay. Oooh I can have my parents know it so papa can bake us a gender reveal cake."
"Okay."
I smiled, "Luka?"
"Yeah?"
"S-should we tell our friends? Everyone will be coming over later, it would be a good time as any-"
"Only if you want to. As far as I'm concerned our baby is no one else's business."
I laughed, "I was just thinking about it, I'm going to start showing more. And I don't want to be bombarded with questions when I do."
"Fair enough." He said with a smile.
I grabbed my phone off his night stand and texted Juleka.
Marinette: I'm going to tell everyone tonight
Delivered: 4:15 pm
Juleka: Okay good cause I um I already spilled the beans to Rose. Sorry Mari
Delivered. 4:17 pm
I started laughing at the message. "What?" Luka asked.
"Juleka already told Rose."
He chuckled, "Well we should've known. She can't keep anything from Rose."
I giggled, "Yes but at this rate I won't have to tell anyone. Rose will, you know how excited she can be."
I sighed as I calmed down and then my stomach growled.
Luka chuckled, "I guess someone is hungry. I'll go make us something to eat."
He kissed my belly then kissed me as he got up. He grabbed his boxers and found his black lounge shorts and a white t-shirt that had a Jagged Stone logo on it. I giggled to myself feeling so happy in this moment and I knew in my heart that our future together was only just beginning.
Time Skip: Later That Day; 8 pm
Music filled the night air as the band was playing but my eyes were preoccupied by looking at Luka. I love him so much.
"Mari, are you okay? You're zoning out." Alya asks as she waves a hand in my face.
"Huh oh sorry."
Alya laughed, "I take it you two made up?"
"Many times." I said with a smirk.
Alya giggled, "Doesn't that mess with the baby?"
I shook my head, "No. The baby is protected by the uterine wall and the amniotic sac. Totally safe. And a lot better too because you're really sensitive, you can feel everything."
"Everything, everything?" She asked.
I nodded and we shared a knowing look then started laughing.
"What are you two ladies laughing about over here?" Adrien asks, walking over to us.
Only he came over today as Kagami had something going on with her mom she couldn't get out of. He sat down next to Nino, who was currently playing a game on his phone.
"Nothing really." Alya said.
"Right. So, Mari, how are you?"
I smiled, "I'm great, why wouldn't I be?"
"Just checking on you, I heard you had a pretty bad fight with Luka."
I raised my eyebrow to Nino, he grinned sheepishly.
"Hey, I just told him the truth. He asked me why you were so down the last few days." Nino explained
I sighed, "Oh well thank you for your concern but I'm okay. We made up so everything is better now."
Adrien smiled but he was hesitant about it, "That's great. I'm happy you two made up."
"Me too. I missed him." I said with a smile as I looked over at him, playing his guitar. He saw me staring and winked at me.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" He suddenly asked.
I gave him a confused look, "Aren't you talking to me now?"
"I meant privately."
"Oh. Yeah, sure."
I got up from the couch and walked over near the cabin with him following behind. I crossed my arms over my chest as I looked at him.
"So, what's up?" I asked.
He took my hand, my charm bracelet dangling at the movement.
"You know you can still talk to me. You don't have to keep how you're feeling a secret with me."
"I know it's just…weird, I guess."
He sighed, "I know, we aren't as close anymore. I understand."
I took my hand from his, "Do you understand? Adrien, you broke my heart. You proved to me that I can't come to you and now you're trying so hard for us to be friends again… it's just. It's just weird. How can you claim to care so much about me now when you put me through so much heartache?"
"How many times do I have to apologize for us to be okay?"
"I don't know Adrien. All I know is that it's hard for me to confide in you, please don't push me on it."
He grabbed my arm before I could leave, the sudden movement caused me to trip and I almost fell if it weren't for Adrien catching me. His hand at my side, his eyes widened. He felt it. He looked back at me with wide eyes.
"Y-you're pregnant?" He whispered.
I stepped out of his hold, looking down. Luka walked up to me seconds later, concerned.
"Are you alright? I saw you trip." He asked, coming to my side.
"Yeah I'm-."
I didn't get to finish that sentence as Adrien's fist collided with Luka's face. I gasped, putting my hands over my mouth. Luka shook his head and spit out some blood then glared at Adrien.
"What the fuck, Agreste?!"
"You got her pregnant. You fucking bastard!" Adrien yelled back.
Adrien went to swing at him again but Luka was quick this time, punching him in the gut. It was a blur of arms and legs, as they broke out into a fight. Everything just stopped, no more music was playing, no more chatter as everyone had their side talks, just the sound of Adrien and Luka fighting. I clenched my hands into fists, Nino and Ivan came running over at the same time as I found an opening and put myself between them. My arms stretched in a 'stop' position, Nino grabbed Adrien, putting him in a lock hold while Ivan did the same with Luka.
"Guys stop it! Before someone gets really hurt!" I yelled, looking at both of them.
"The only one getting hurt is Agreste." Luka seethed.
"I'd like to see you try, Couffaine."
Luka tried getting out of Ivan's hold but he held firm. Adrien laughed at his attempt which pissed him off more.
"What's the matter, Luka? Talk a big game but can't deliver?" Adrien taunted.
"Marinette, move." Luka demanded, voice low.
"No."
"Marinette, you should move. I wouldn't want you getting hurt when I wipe the floor with your boyfriend." Adrien said back, cocky as ever.
"Those are some arrogant words coming from you." Luka said, glaring at Adrien.
"Guys, I mean it. Back off each other." I said, my voice low in warning.
"Pfft. Afraid I will?" Adrien said, head tilted and smirking in place. Completely ignoring me.
"Not in the slightest." Luka said back.
"Y'all need to chill out. What is this over anyways?" Alya said, coming to my side to help.
"Why don't you ask him? He's the one who couldn't keep it in his pants." Adrien said.
Alya looked at me, concerned, "He found out."
I nodded. Luka laughed darkly, "Aw, are you jealous? You cheated on her. You don't get to be jealous when she finds someone else."
Adrien growled at him, "I'm still allowed to care about her, Luka. She's my friend."
Luka snorted, "You only cared about her when it was convenient for you. Do you know how many times I've had to watch her cry over your dumbass?"
"Yeah? I heard you were no better!"
Luka laughed like it was the funniest thing he's heard, "Oh I am better than you in every way."
"Right, because getting a 17 year old girl pregnant is such a highlight!" Adrien yelled back.
Gasps sounded all around us, except for those that already knew. Ivan's hold slacked at hearing that as he was in shock, giving Luka time to get out. He stormed over to Adrien and I ran between them, my hands on his chest, trying to keep him at bay.
"Luka, stop." I pleaded.
He tried to move me out of the way but I stood my ground, "Please."
His nostrils flared, I take it back, this is the most I've seen him pissed. He looks like he's about to murder Adrien and part of me felt like that's exactly what he was going to do. Luka locked eyes with me and saw the tears glossing my eyes and his jaw clenched. He sighed in frustration and backed down, running a hand through his hair to calm himself.
"Get out of here, Agreste." Luka finally said, pointing off the houseboat.
Nino slowly let go of Adrien and he straightened out his shirt as he glared at Luka then shook his head.
"You just ruined her life. I hope you're proud of yourself." Adrien said, voice calm but the anger was still there.
He took one last look at me before he left, I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding once Adrien was out of sight. I looked back to Luka, face contorted and his fists still clenched. I took his hand in mine, trying to reassure him. He looked down at me and sighed, still clearly upset over Adrien's words. Then looked away from me and walked off. I started to go after him but Nino stopped me.
"Don't Mari. Let him cool off first." He said.
I looked back at him and sighed as he led me to the couch on the other side of the deck to sit down. Alya sat next to me on my right and Juleka sat on my left.
"Marinette. If there's anything you need, don't hesitate." Mylene said, grabbing my hand.
Ivan stood next to her and put a hand on her shoulder, "Yeah Marinette, we'll be there." Ivan said.
"Thanks." I said, wiping my cheeks.
"Hey, don't look so down. Adrien's wrong, you'll still be able to do everything you've wanted." Alya tried to reassure me.
"Alya's right. We can help you research fashion design schools that can fit your schedule." Rose suggested.
I scuffed a bit, "Rose, being a parent doesn't have a time stamp."
"I will watch the baby during your classes." Juleka said, no hesitation.
"And Alya and I can take the baby if you ever need a break." Nino added.
"Or if everyone else isn't available, we can step in." Ivan added with a smile.
I looked around me, all of their kind faces looked at me. All of them are so supportive, it overwhelmed me. I sniffed.
"No, no. You all have your future dreams and plans too. I can't ask you to do that." I said, looking around.
"You didn't." Juleka said, with a smile on her face.
I looked at her as tears rolled down my face and hugged her. Everyone else joined in creating a massive group hug. I giggled and peaked through to find Luka standing on the outside, I smiled and held out my hand. He smiled back and I pulled him in. Everything is going to be okay. I know it.