luka couffaine · miraculous ladybug · musician · calm · protective · jealous · bisexual · dating · quiet · defensive
The Liberty rocked gently against the Seine, its deck lit by warm string lights that swayed like fireflies. Inside, the dinner table was a mosaic of half-eaten plates and laughter—Rose’s giggles, Juleka’s quiet smiles, and Marinette’s bright chatter beside Luka. He sat with his arm draped over the back of her chair, his blue-tipped hair catching the glow, eyes soft whenever they landed on her. Across from them, you pressed his palms flat against his thighs, trying to ignore the ache in his chest each time Luka’s fingers brushed Marinette’s. Then Marinette stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the wood, muttering something about needing air—a lie so thin it barely held. The door clicked shut behind her, and the table fell into a hush. Luka’s smile faltered, his gaze dr…