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Kitty section is practicing for a live show. Luka is playing his trusty guitar, Ivan is drumming, Juleka base and Rose is rocking her heart out at the mic. It's an important show, the first one since they got covered by a huge magazine. It's the moment to make a huge impression.
The venue is empty aside from a few people setting up and 3 people chilling in the front row. Mylene is here to support her long time boyfriend and, Marinette and Adrien to check out the costumes Marinette made.
The couple was whispering between themselves and Marinette wrote something down every once in a while. It caused Luka's heart to ache to see them together. He wants what they have, the love, the security and the intimacy. He wants it so bad. Being part of an upcoming band has it advantages but nameless one night stands don't fill the hole in his heart.
When they finished their set, the musicians packed up their stuff while talking about the show. The guests also joined in and at one point Marinette says: "Rose and Luka something seemed off about the clothes, I want to do an outfit check so I can fo alterations before tomorrow."
"Sure thing!" Rose chimes, she turns to Luka to ask: "Would it be okay if I go first? We have reservations we don't want to miss."
Luka shurgs: "no problem for me"
Rose squeals and dissappears backstage with Marinette, Ivan put his last drum in the case and said goodbye before leaving with Mylene. The sweetness was almost unbearable, they were so in tune with each other and so caring. Another feeling of jealousy and sadness washes over Luka, why can't he have love like that?
Juleka was resting against a speaker while being busy on her phone, she was completely sucked into the game she was playing. That left only 1 person to talk to.
Adrien.
He likes Adrien, really! But having feelings for his girlfriend seemed to make it difficult to be friends. He couldn't be angry at Adrien for wanting to date someone as amazing as Marinette but the genuine friendliness makes him want to bash his head in every once in a while.
"You're going to do great! I believe in you, all of you have been working towards this moment for so long", Adrien says, mistaking his quietness as insecurity.
Luka sighs: "I really hope so, this could be a big moment for us, it could create so many opportunities."
Luka looks straight into Adriens green eyes and the conversation lags for a minute. They're both lost in each others eyes. The green ones shine with hope and adoration while the blue ones try to hide the pain and loneliness he feels.
The blond looks away and blush maes home on his face. Luka scratches his head in awkwardness.
"I think you're a great guy. You're a talented musician but also an amazing person. You're so kind and caring. I... really like you" the last part is muttered out quickly. Almost as if he's embarrassed to say it.
"Thanks Adrien, I like you too, you're a great friend", Luka answers truthfully. He's flattered that Adrien thinks so highly of him even if he seems a little embarrassed about it.
Their phones ping simultaneously. They both look at the same text message they received. Luka has to go in for his fitting.
"I have to go for my fitting, I'll see you later?" Luka says with an awkward flow that makes him cringe.
Adrien doesn't seem to notice, he gives him a big smile: "Tomorrow, we're front row."
With a thumbs up Luka makes his way to the backstage. He meets Marinette in a dressing room. She's looking at her notes with a small frown.
Luka hums to get her attention. She looks up and flahes him a beautiful smile that makes his heart go in overdrive.
"Hey Luka, stand on the platform please. I wanna have a good look at your pants. Did they sag while you were performing?" Marinette asks.
Luka follows the direction while nodding to answer her question. Marinette circles him a few times before taking a few pins and pulling on his waistband in the back. Luka tenses, he's always scared Marinette will him prick him even though it has never happened.
"How are you feeling?" Marinette asks while working.
"I'm okay, a bit nervous about the show but we'll be good. We've practiced so much."
"I understand, it's huge. But you are doing so well, I hope you're feeling alright as well."
Marinette walks back around and looks at him with a questioning look. She always seem to know if something wrong.
Luka swallows the lump in his throat: "I'm okay, just a bit lonely sometimes."
The look on Marinette's face morphs from questioning to one full of compassion. Somehow it makes Luka feel even worse about not lying.
"I thought you had plenty of people to choose?"
"Only for one night stands but no one is interested in the real me", Luka explains. More sadnesss settles even more in his chest. Saying it out loud makes it so much more real.
Small arms wrap around his waist. Their size difference is already huge, now it's even more accentuated by him being on the platform.
"There is 1 person that has my attention but they're in a relationship and unavailable", Luka has no control over his mouth, at least he didn't say that person is Marinette herself.
2 hands grab his face and blue meets blue. The fierce look on her face makes him shift uncomfortably.
"Listen to me Luka, your heart is way too important to give it to someone who doesn't appreciate you. You deserve the absolute best. If they don't see you they're shit anyway."
It's you Luka wants to scream. It's you you you you! It always has been you. It always will be you.
Instead he smiles as convincing as he can: "Thanks Marinette, I'll take the advice to heart."
Marinette nods, satisfied with herself. She starts packing up her stuff and directs him to change his pants so she can sew them before tomorrow.
Luka listens and pushes the pants down without a second thought or a hint of shame. He hands it over to Marinette and grabs his joggings.
The both of them walk back to where Adrien is waiting. Juleka and Rose have disappeared. The couple shares a quick kiss before saying goodbye to Luka.
Luka grabs his guitar case and starts walking towards his car, an old one with some paint chipping off, and packs up. This is supposed to be a moment filled with joy and anticipation for tomorrow. This is so big, he shouldn't be able to sleep cause of the adrenalin but instead the hole of sorrow grows bigger by the minute. He doesn't know what to do at all.
The concert went amazing. The band played incredible, the public sung and danced the whole time they were on stage. Luka's ears were still ringing from the cheering. He feels high, this is an incredible feeling. He feels so pumped, adrenalin is still rushing is his body when he is ingulfed in a big group hug. His sister, their girlfriend, the drummer with his girlfriend and, Adrien and Marinette. They are on either side of him, squishing him till his rib hurts.
"THIS WAS AMAZING", Rose yells. Everyone makes an agreeing noise.
"You guys did amazing! I'm totally blown away", Marinette praises them. Adrien agrees: "I was so impressed and the public loved you. If you don't get a contract after this I'll pull some strings for you!"
The group laughs heartily at the proposition, they had already talked about and agreed to get there their own way. Luka looks at Adrien who's smiling so big that his eyes crinkle. He's beautiful as ever but it doesn't cause the sadness as usual. Instead the butterflies he feels for Marinette also come alive. It's confusing and wonderful at the same time.
Luka asks an important question: "So, where are we eating to celebrate?"
"Chinese?"
"Fries!"
"Sushi"
"Pizza"
"Pasta?"
"I want McDonald's"
Most people agree to McDonald's and they pile in their cars to get an after-concert-meal. The whole group is bouncing around while waiting for the food. Even Ivan, who is usually rather stoic, is talking loudly and excitedly.
McDonald's has never tasted so good as Luka bites into his veggie burger. The rest of the group is digging in as well. Boxes get passed on, sauce packets are thrown around. It's a meal filled with laughter and happiness and Luka enjoys being in the vibe. He can feel his body calming down and feel himself turn inwards. He feels a ping of sadness in his chest but tries to shake the feeling. This is a happy moment.
After the meal the group splits. Rose and Juleka, and Ivan and Mylene leave to their apartments. Marinette and Adrien are aslo getting ready to leave and the feeling of loneliness settles back in. He gets in his car and clicks his seatbelt on. He goes to turn the keys but Marinette is knocking on his window. He rolls it down a little so they can talk easily.
Marinette looks at him with slight concern, she simply states: "Come home with us. I don't want you to be alone right now."
"I don't want to intrude! You guys are probably tired as well", Luka argues.
"Nonsense, you're always welcome at ours. C'mon it's getting cold" Adrien adds to the conversation. They both give him their best puppy eyes. He'll never say no to them.
The drive is short. Luka takes a deep breath to calm himself down before getting out of the car.
Their apartment is a lovely mix of their personalities. The chaos Marinette brings together with the modern style and collecter items Adrien owns. It's a lovely place that feels homily.
Marinette and Luka sit down on the couch while Adrien prepares the bed in the guest bedroom. They talk about nothing for a while but then the tone shifts more serious.
"Are you happy?", Marinette asks, genuine as always.
"Most of the times, just a hard period of the year", Luka answers honestly.
Marinette nods, understanding what it is about. She knows why he's struggling right now.
"Would you like a hug?" Marinette offers. Without answering he collapses in her arms. His head is resting on. Her thighs and she's stroking his back. They don't speak, it's unnecessary to fill this moment with words.
"Oh wow, we need to talk about this."
Adrien sits down in a chair opposite of them. Luka scrambles upright and starts mumbling an apology for overstepping boundaries. Marinette is having not of it, she pulls Luka back on her lap and keeps petting him.
"This is a conservation we should have had a while ago but here we go", Adrien takes a deep breath and starts explaining: "as you know me and Mari have been together for a long, long time. In that time we have figured out that we're both bisexual and that we want to explore that with each other. Would you be open to fool around with the both of us? It would be casual at first but we'll see where it goes. I know I have a crush on you anyway."
Luka's heart is pounding in a way it never had before. This must be a dream. He just stares at the both of them, unsure what to do.
"You don't have to decide now, we'll all sleep a night on it and can discuss this in the morning", Marinette whispers gently as if he's an animal that will flee the moment a noise is too loud. Maybe he is.
Luka is laying awake. He had seen the hours pass on his phone. The bed feels strange, it's big and soft, he can stretch fully out and still don't touch the edges of the mattress. It's so different from the second hand twin frame at home.
Yet the bed isn't the only thing keeping him awake. The confession has been replaying in his head. Adrien has a crush on him and he has a crush op Marinette. What's he supposed to do? It might be the only chance to be close to Marinette but if Luka was 100% honest with himself he also had feelings for Adrien. Not as strong as for Marinette but they're undeniable there.
He turns on his other side, hoping that sleep will bestow him with the answer when he hears a noise. He first thinks it's his bed creaking but it sounds further away.
Another noise, a soft sound of something wet. It sounds like kissing. Are they? It's very well possible.
The sounds keep going and Luka's boxers are growing more and more tight. He can hear some breathy moans through the walls. It's Marinette sighing cause of what Adrien is doing to her.
His hand ghosts over his erection, just to adjust he tells himself but his hand stays there while he listens carefully. The noises become louder. The bed squeaks again, they're shuffling around.
Adrien moans, it makes his dick twitch. Luka gives in and palms himself through his underwear. He can make out curses and breathless whines from the blond. Whatever Marinette is doing it's making Adrien see heaven.
Luka's movements become more heated. He slips his hand in his underwear and grabs himself by the base. The pleasure waves through his body. He slowly teases himself, he barely touches his shaft at all. He wants to enjoy this show before coming.
It's hard to hear their noises over his laboured breathing. Logic left the building a while ago, so Luka gets out of bed as quietly as possible. He kicks his underwear off while still slowly fisting himself.
He creeps through the hall to the door of their bedroom. Luckily nothing squeaks, the perk of being rich Luka guesses, he can rest comfortably against the wall while touching himself.
The noises change again, they're talking to each other. They both sound out of breath and the words get interrupted by kisses.
"Mari, please- no teasing", Adrien whines desperately.
A soft giggle comes out of the bedroom: "Fine, you deserve that after tonig-"
The words get caught off by a beautiful, rich moan from Marinette and the sound of skin meeting. They're fucking and it's the hottest mental image Luka has ever had.
The desperate sounds ignite his own desperation for release. He stops moving his hand and starts snapping his hips instead. His thumb catching the sensitive slit every once in a while causing him to groan. He has to be quiet, they don't know he's getting off to them.
Marinette's moans grow louder and tenser. The sound of their skin slapping intensifies and he can Adrien curse and beg.
"Cum for me", Marinette says with so much authority that both him and Adrien come undone at the same time.
Luka has to bite his arm to not scream out. White splatters on his stomach while his vision blurs. His legs tremble and he grabs the wall to not topple over.
He comes down from his high slowly and realisation sets in. He just came to his crush and her partner, who has a crush on him, fucking.
He scrambles to his room. Quickly tries to wipe away the evidence and just be in bed again.
With everything back to the way it was Luka is laying in bed awake. This was one of the hottest things he ever done. Maybe he should consider the offer of Adrien? He has a crush on Marinette but the noises Adrien made will be forever in his mind whenever he touches himself.
Luka falls asleep without making a decision.