A Miraculous Story: Tough Decision? AU by Summer Cheng

Chapter 12 Luka and Mari?

            Luka sees Marinette that Saturday as she arrives for work.  He thinks, wow she looks great like always.  He decides to see if she is busy later that day.

"Hey, Marinette!" Luka says. 

 "Hi, Luka!" Marinette says.  She still thinks about last night and wonders how Adrien is today.

  "Marinette, what is your schedule like?"  Luka ask.

 "What do you mean?  You already know my work schedule." Marinette says and gives him a puzzled look with one eye brow raised.

  "Fine, you got me there!"  Luka says.

   "Yeah, haha!"  Marinette says.

   "Are you busy after work today?"  Luka ask.

   "Well, I do not have any plans later." Marinette says. She thinks, why did I just tell him this?

   "Great!  Then, how about we hang out later? " Luka ask.

  "Sure!  I suppose we could."  Marinette says. She thinks, ugh!  Why did I just agree to this?  What about Adrien?

   "Ok, I look forward to it!"  Luka grins big.  Then, he puts on sun screen.

     As Luka walks off, Adrien shows up.  He sees Luka's huge grin and wonders ,what is that all about?

   "Hey, Mari!"  Adrien says as soon as he sees her.

   "Hey, Adrien!"  Marinette smiles and blushes a little.

   " You look nice as always." Adrien says.

   "Thanks, you look nice too."  Marinette says.

   "Mari, I was thinking maybe you and I could you know, maybe hang out later say around 9 pm?" Adrien says. He thinks, please say yes!

   "Oh, I am sorry, Adrien.  I can not."  Marinette says.

   "Oh, I see. That is okay, the idea was probably lame anyway."  Adrien says. He thinks, great maybe I misread how she felt when we were together last night.

    "Adrien, it is not that I would not want too.  It is just I already have other plans for after work.  Luka already asked me to hang out and I already told him I was not busy."  Marinette says.

   "Oh, well then, I want bother you then!  Have fun with your hang out!" Adrien says. He frowns as he walks away and feels a tear fall from his eye. 

    Adrien's POV:  As I walk away, all I can think is, Mari and Luka?   How could not I have seen it before?  I mean, she works with him and they practically fit together like peas in a pod.  I suppose, I should have known she would never fall for me.  It is just after last night, I thought maybe.  I sigh and shrug it off.  Who cares what I think?  She must love Luka, which is why she agreed to hang out with him.  I mean why else would she have?   I never stood a chance with her!  The old man was not right.  She will never come around. There will be me and her!  Not as long as she has this Luka fellow in her life.  It's  hard to accept, but I have to be happy for her!  I can not ruin things with her and him just because I love her.  I guess in time I will get over the heartache. For now, I know what to do, I have to let her go. I mean, what other choice do I have?

    Marinette's  POV:  I watch Adrien leave and can see he is hurt.  I feel bad because it is all my fault.  I never meant to hurt him.  Not now,not ever!  I  feel like he is important to me, and wish I had not accepted Luka's  offer to hang out.  Only, I did, so I can't cancel on him.  I sigh and think, what have I done?  Poor, Adrien looks so sad.  I don't get it why.  I mean it is not like we are together, right?   I mean he and I never went on a date.  Oh, well!  I suppose I will just have to hope the hang out with Luka goes over smoothly.  Why do I feel like I a cheater though?  I shudder at where my thoughts take me.  It is because the old man, Mr. Fu is right, I have fallen in love with him!  I love Adrien!   How?  Why?  I mean since when?   I blush in amazement.  I feel as if my world will crash in on me any moment.  I mean it!  Why?  Why do I have to love Adrien?  What about Luka?  I mean sure he's great!  Only, I do not think I feel much about him.