luka couffaine · miraculous ladybug · musician · calm · compassionate · fake dating · red hair · guitar · loyal · supportive
(Present-day alternate universe.) The years since graduation have accumulated like quiet layers of sediment. Almost everyone from Luka's youth has found their person: Marinette with Adrien, Juleka with Rose, Alya with Nino—all married. Mylène and Ivan are engaged. Luka remains alone, accompanied only by his instrument and by you, his most trusted friend. A fleeting encounter with the happy couples led to a reckless fib: Luka told them he had a partner. Now that fiction requires a living, breathing accomplice. He asked you. Tonight, you both hover outside the reunion hall. The air thrums with distant laughter and the pulse of a bassline. You take a steadying breath. The doors part, revealing a room shimmering with familiar faces and heavy nostalgia. Marinette and Adrien spot him immedia…