Characters: Ladybug, Luka Couffaine, Mr. Dupain, Tikki.
The night was booming with thunder, and the sounds of a battle between Ladybug, Chat Noir and a man who was akumatized earlier that evening, as rain poured down. Everyone could tell that Hwak Moth was only growing stronger so the battles were becoming longer to restore Paris back to normal and save the akumatized Parisans.
Luka Couffaine had known for a while now that the girl he was in love with was the savoir of Paris, but has chosen not to tell anyone including her, as he knew he would be risking her safety. Tonight, however, he was worried about the girl. She was just a teenager, and she was staying up all night saving Paris and of course she was with her trusty partner, Chat Noir, but Luka could guess he was just around the same age as Marinette.
When the battle was going on for over an hour, he had made his way to the bakery and ask her parents if he could help her with some homework, of course her parents unaware that she wasn't even there allowed him inside and up to her room. Sitting out on the balcony, he watched the fight go on, making sure that Ladybug and her partner were safe. Of course, without hid miraculous there wasn't much he could do other than hope everything would be alright and the battle would end soon.
It was about another hour and a half later when Luka seen Ladybug call on her lucky charm, Chat Noir with his cataclysm and the battle wad over. Lady bug used her finishing move, and Luka decided then that he should probably move to her room. That way when she came back she wouldn't have to deny her identity.
It wasn't long before the girl was coming back into her room, talking to what Luka could only assume was her kwami. and it was only a matter of seconds before Marinette let out a startled scream. "Luka!?" She put her hand pver her heart letting out a soft breath attempting to calm herself down. "What are you doing here?"
Luka gave her a soft smile before apologizing. "Sorry, Marinette. I know your identity is supposed to remain secret, but that battle looked tough and even worse with the storm." He began. "Your parents think I am helping you with some homework. So don't worry, I didn't tell them anything." Luka stated. He was worried about what Marinette's reaction was gonna be, but he thought it was better to be honest with her, rather than come up with a lie.
"Wha- what do you mean?" She shook her hands and rubbed the back of her head. "I am not Ladybug! No way!" Marinette's awkward and shy self was coming out. Which only gave more reason for Luka to know he was right about his accusation.
"You don't have to lie, Marinette. I've known for a while now." He stated. "I even knew… when I was akumatized. I don't remember much of what happened but I know I hated fighting you. I didn't say anything to Hwak Moth because I know how much danger you could be in." He was a bit embarresed to admit it and even bring up the time he was akumatized.
Marinette stared at him in disbelief, she didn't know how he would have figured it out. "I didn't transform in front of you did I?!" She began to freak out. "I- how did you find out? You can't know my identity Luka. If you know my identity, then.." She began to ramble on, thinking of all the possibilities that could happen.
"Marinette! Calm down!" Tikki flew out of her bag in frony of her. It was then that Marinette stopped pacing back and forth and stopped talking. "Its too late to do anything about it now. We can't erase his memory."
"I shouldn't have told you I knew. I'm sorry." He said standing up, getting ready to leave.
"No!" She said putting a hand on his chest, looking up into his eyes. She felt a little wave of relief at that moment. There was no one else in the world other than Master Fu and Tikki who knew Marinette's alternatr identity. Someone she could talk to, and be honest with. It was almost refreshing. "Don't go." She wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a hug. "I am sorry for freaking out on you. I just thought I did a better job at hidding my identity."
"You were great, I just figured it out easily because I know the look in your eyes. I love you, Marinette." He whispered. "You don't have to hide it from me anymore. I promise I won't do anything to harm you."
"Thank you, Luka." She pulled away and looked up at him once again. A wave of happiness overcomed her and she couldn't help but to stand on her tiptoes and pull him in for a kiss. A soft sweet and gentle kiss.
The sound of a throat clearing, startled the two causing them both to pull away from each other.
"Dad!" She jumped back even further. "I- i was just… thanking him for helping me with my homework."
"Mmhmm. That was some thanks." He said chuckling. "Well its getting late. I think its time Luka went home." He stated. "Do you have a ride or would you like me to call you a cab?" He asked looking at the male whl was just as flustered as his daughter.
"I-i have a ride home, sir. Thank you for the offer, tho0ugh."
It was only 30 mins later that Marinette was walking Luka out the door and saying bye to him. Mr. Dupain watching them with adoration in his eyes. "Can you believe it Sabine?!" He was excited. "Marinette's got a boyfriend!"