Luka vs. Nathaniel x Reader

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You entered the art room with Nathaniel. "So when can I see this new comic book?" You asked. Nathaniel blushed and stuttered out, "S-soon. It's not done y-yet..."

You giggled at his bashful state. "Alright. But when it is done, I want to be the first one who reads it!" You took your seat and took out your sketchbook.

You were a cover artist. When Mari was busy you did Jagged's cover art. Right now you were working on his world tour album.

"Hey, guys! Mind if I join in?"

You turned to see Luka standing at the door. You smiled. "Sure, Luka! The more, the merrier!"

He smiled and took the seat next to you and Nathaniel. "I didn't know there was an art  club here. I should've know you two would be here," he commented. You blushed.

"Yeah, we come here every morning. Nathaniel been working on his special comic and I'm just doodling a cover for Jagged Stone." You showed him the paper you had started working on. "That's cool! You're Jagged Stone's cover artist?"

You blushed even more from the compliment. "Only in Mari's stead. She's a little preoccupied right now so I'm doing it." You went back to working on the art.

Luka what hed you work. He was impressed with your talent. "Hey, maybe you could do our covers. The last person quit and I'm not too good at art..."

You chuckled. "Sure. I'd love to." Luka smiled again and went back to watching you work.

Nathaniel watched with saddened eyes at the interaction. He knew he should be happy that you're making new friends, but he wasn't. Especially since that someone was Luka.

He had considered Luka a rival from day one. He had somehow managed to get close to you, something that took Nathaniel years to do. And you just opened up to him just like that.

He felt a ball of jealousy from kne the pit of his stomach. Seeing you with Luka just didn't settle right with him. He let out a frustrated sigh.

"I-I gotta go. I'll catch you later, (Y/n)." He packed his things up and left. You watched him leave with confusion. "Um...ok. see you in class."

You turned back to Luka. "That was weird. Class doesn't start for another ten minutes." Luka shrugged his shoulders.

"Maybe he forgot something." You turned back to your paper. "Maybe. But Nath's usually the last one out. It's just strange, that's all."

You finished the drawing and showed it to Luka. He gave a thumbs up. "Awesome! You're a really talented artist, (Y/n)."

You blushed at the compliment. "Th-thanks, Luka." You put it away in your bag.

"So when is your next concert? I heard Mari talking about it yesterday," you said. Luka beamed. "It's next week. I hope you can make it."

You smiled. "Of course! I've been anticipating going to one. I've listened to and memorized all of your songs." You giggled.

Luka blushed. "O-oh, really?" He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.

"Yeah. I especially like (Random song)." Luka's blush deepened. That was his favorite song out of their album too. "I must have listened to it a thousand times," You laughed.

Luka chuckled. He didn't know you listened to his music. Knowing that you were listening to his songs made his heart skip a beat.

The bell rang. You gave an "Oh!" And started gathering your things together. Luka slung his bag over his shoulder.

"Would you like to walk to class with me?" Luka offered. You blushed and nodded your head. "S-sure..."

You headed out the classroom. Nathaniel walked by your side. "S-so I was wondering...if maybe..."

You saw his flustered state. "I-if maybe you'd like to walk home with me...? W-we live on the same street! And I was just thinking-" "Sure, Nath. I'd love to."

You gave him a smile. His cheeks flushed. "R-really?"

"Yeah! Why not? You can tell me about that comic you've been working on while we walk." His heart beat sped. "U-um...it's N-not ready yet..."

He averted his gaze. "Oh...ok. Well, we can just talk. Like about how you haven't been showing up to the club all week." You gave him a knowing look.

Nathaniel squirmed. You both walked outside and down the stairs. "I-I just haven't been feeling i-inspired lately..."

You rolled your eyes. "I know that's not it and so do you. What's been bothering you, Nathaniel? You've been acting up tight for the past few months. Don't think I haven't noticed." Nathaniel swallowed the lump in his throat.

You noticed? He stayed silent. You continued to stare at him.

He glanced at you, quickly look away soon after. "I-I'm sorry to worry you..." You frowned.

"Nathaniel, you're my friend. It's my job to worry about you. I just wish you'd tell me what is that's been bothering you. Sometimes it feels like I did something and..." You brought your gaze down to the ground. You sighed.

Nathaniel's eyes widened. "N-no! You did nothing!" He was quick to correct you.

You looked to him. "Then what is it?" Nathaniel looked away.

"Hey, guys!"

You both turned to see Luka waving at y'all. You cleared your throat and put on a smile. "Oh, hey, Luka!"

He caught up to y'all. Nathaniel kept his gaze down. "I was looking for you, (Y/n). I was wondering if you'd like to come over for some brainstorming for the cover?"

You turned to Nathaniel. He was looking at you with saddened eyes. You turned back to Luka.

"Sorry, Luka. But I have to get home. And I promised Nathaniel that I would walk home with him." He looked at Nathaniel. His smile quickly turned into a frown.

He knew what this meant. He looked back to you. "O-oh, ok. Well, I'll see you in class then."

He looked back at Nathaniel before turning away and walking off. You turned back to your friend and started walking home again. Nathaniel almost sighed in relief.