Big Break

It was the bands first concert since everything happened, and Owen and Milo pulled out all the stops. Flowers were waiting in the green room when the band arrived, extra staff were there to set the equipment up for them, and the line to get in was wrapping around the parking lot. Owen ordered them pizza and left a note wishing them luck in case him and Milo arrived late. Luka laughed when he saw the whole thing, he had to have told Owen not to go too crazy at least a hundred times in the week since everything went down.

(Y/N) was already getting everything organized, directing staff on where things went before they even got a chance to sit down. Adrien and Luka flopped on the couch in the green room, the other couples taking other seats and the floor as (Y/N) ran around the venue despite Luka and Adrien's protests. It was an hour before they had to go on before (Y/N) came back to the green room, looking like they just saw a ghost. (Y/N) made a beeline for the other exit door, Adrien catching their wrist and pulling them into their cuddle pile "woah there where's the fire?"

(Y/N)'s eyes widened "there's a fire?"

"No," Adrien half-shouted, panicked "it's an expression- are you okay? You've been busting your ass since we got here. You haven't even taken a second to enjoy what Owen did"

"Owen did stuff?" (Y/N) looked around, blinking slowly as that actually processed the flowers and the pizza and the extra staff. Their muscles relaxed, a happy sigh leaving their lips as they melted into Luka and Adrien's arms "he did...did we tell him thank you?"

"Already called him" Ivan answered without looking up from his phone. Mylene was looking too, probably going over the sheet music one last time.

"You're an angel," (Y/N) smiled, Adrien squeezing them tighter as they calmed down.

"So, what happened that had you looking so stressed?" Luka asked, regretting it as he felt (Y/N) tense up again. (Y/N) mumbled something but it was too quiet for anyone to hear. Luka smiled fondly and sat up, tucking (Y/N)'s hair back as it fell out of place "use your words, love."

"Jagged Stone is coming." (Y/N) said, standing up "his assistant called asking about availability. He specifically asked to talk to us after the show. His producers are coming too- do you know what this means?"

"This could end with a record contract. We could get signed!" Rose cheered, stopping as she saw the stress on (Y/N)'s face "why do you look so scared?"

"This show has to be perfect- you guys deserve that contract more than anyone. If I mess this up- is something goes wrong-" Luka heard the change in their breathing, he saw the almost imperceptible shaking in their hands and legs as he felt his partner get stuck in their own head. He was up and guiding (Y/N) out of the green room and onto the balcony before he knew what he was doing. "Luka, what-"

(Y/N) froze when Luka pressed his lips to theirs, his arm holding them tight around the waist while his other hand held their cheek. They melted into the kiss, it'd been forever since they kissed like this. They missed it.

Luka smiled as he opened his eyes and pulled away, wiping some tears away from (Y/N)'s face "You are going to do amazing, angel." He kissed them again, his smile becoming infectious "you care more about how this goes than anyone, you cannot mess this up. Just relax for me, love, you're shaking."

(Y/N) hadn't even realized how badly they were shaking until Luka pointed it out "I'm sorry-"

"(Y/N)-"

"I'm not even going on that stage-" a few tears started to slip again as their voice broke.

"Angel-"

"And I'm the one that needs comforting-" (Y/N) was interrupted with another kiss, one they leaned into as they tried not to cry.

"Don't you dare apologize for having feelings." Luka whispered, wrapping his arms around their waist again and resting his chin on their head, pressing a kiss to their hair. "We've talked about this." His voice was smooth, slow and gentle as he talked his partner down. "We will stay out here as long as you need, and not a minute less."

"But you have to-"

"No buts." Luka laughed quietly, his laughter more in his chest than normal.

Luka looked as the balcony door slid open and closed again, smiling as Adrien hugged (Y/N) from behind "you doin okay, honey?" He asked shyly, feeling a little guilty for interrupting the moment.

"Better," (Y/N) sniffled as Luka pulled back to brush more tears away "just- overthinking and stressing myself out."

"So business as usual, then?" Adrien kissed their cheek and spun them around to kiss their lips "I'm sure Luka already told you. But you are going to rock this. You are bending over backwards to make this perfect but now it's time to relax and let your boyfriends take the reigns for a bit."

"The last time I let you guys take the reigns we had to call the fire department." (Y/N) said, their voice and eyes filled with dread.

"So metal isn't supposed to go in a microwave, how was I supposed to know that?" Adrien said dismissively, waving his hand as he laughed it off.

"Everyone knows that." Luka said

"I didn't."

"Poor little rich boy." Luka laughed, pulling Adrien in for a kiss. "It must have been so hard not having to lift a finger to cook."

"Absolute torture." Adrien groaned, the smile never leaving his face.

Juleka's head popped out "I'm sure you're having your gay little moment out here, but it's time for sound check so get moving."

Luka blushed furiously as he led his partners inside. He didn't let go of (Y/N)'s hand until he got onstage.

Thankfully, sound check only took half an hour. They had five minutes before curtain and it was (Y/N)'s turn to get everyone to calm down. They started the oil diffuser with a sooting lavender scent before giving Luka and Juleka some much needed hand massages, shouting out their usual pre-show encouragement.

(Y/N) kissed Luka and Adrien one more time as they left to the stage, "You both look incredible. Knock them dead."

Luka smiled, giving (Y/N) a little wave as the band took their places, anticipation running through them like a drug.

***

As expected, Kitty Section slayed the house down. Rose sang with a pride flag draped over her shoulders that someone threw onstage at some point, Adrien's keyboard accompaniments were just what the doctor ordered. Luka always felt some of their music was missing something, and that something- or someone- was Adrien.

(Y/N) watched the whole thing with Nino, Alya and Marinette refused to go despite Adrien extending them an invite. (Y/N) was dying to get to know Nino more and they danced the night away while their best friends played. They laughed together as Nino spun them around and dipped them, clapping and jumping as they geeked out over the band. (Y/N) even shouted "those are my boyfriends" over the deafening crowds when Luka pulled off a massive guitar solo he'd been having trouble getting right.

Nino and (Y/N) hit it off great with the tension about Alya being off. He even offered to help out with sound if they need any help. He danced with (Y/N) some more until they snuck off the green room just in time for intermission. The in-house DJ played some music so everyone could still dance but give the live musicians a much needed break.

(Y/N) was in the middle of shoving Pizza into their mouth while Nino cheered for them to fit a whole slice in their mouth when Luka and Adrien walked in. (Y/N) almost choked but they committed to the joke and succeeded.

"Amazing!" Nino cheered as he clapped Adrien's shoulder "you never told me (Y/N) was such a blast to hang around! I'm a little sad you didn't introduce us sooner."

Luka was holding (Y/N)'s glass of water to their lips, fawning over them and telling them how potentially dangerous that could've been in hugged whispers while Adrien talked with Nino.

Adrien smiled, his eyes shining with pride "Yeah, they're pretty cool."

"Great dancer too, have you guys ever danced together?" Nino asked, tiling his can of coke up to his lips.

Adrien nodded, "we have. They're great."

"You landed yourself some good ones, Agreste." Nino grinned "it's good to finally see you happy."

Luka looked up at them "Well we try. How are you liking the concert so far?"

"You guys are so good it's a little frustrating. I was hoping you'd suck a little so I could give you guys some pointers and look all smart to impress Adrien's partners. But you did amazing!"

Luka smiled "good, I'd hope practice almost non-stop would pay off."

(Y/N) pulled Luka back onto the couch and whispered something in his ear, and Adrien recognized the three taps they placed on Luka's arm. "We'll be right back." Luka smiled, excusing the two to the unoccupied dressing room.

(Y/N) couldn't wipe the smile off their face as they pulled Luka in for a heated kiss, their hands slipping under his shirt almost immediately. "You did so good, baby." They murmured against his lips as Luka processed what was happening.

Luka picked (Y/N) up from the back of their thighs as they wrapped their legs around his waist. He kissed them, walking until (Y/N)'s back hit the wall, earning a soft moan from his partner before he moved his kisses to their neck. (Y/N) knew what praise did to him.

"You looked so good on that stage-" (Y/N) whispered, biting back a groan "you played so well- I'm so proud of my boy."

"Your boy?" Luka's eyes shimmered as his voice dipped, settling more in his chest voice than his normal one.

"My boy." (Y/N) smiled, kissing him again "all mine- adrien's too- but right now all mine."

Luka bit back a groan as (Y/N) rolled their hips into his "all yours-" Luka whispered reverently- almost like a prayer as he kissed (Y/N)'s neck and collarbone.

Luka jumped when he heard knocking on the door, relaxing when he realized it was Adrien's voice "I know you guys are making out in there but it's time for the next set. Get that cute ass out here, Couffaine."

Luka sighed, gently placing (Y/N) back on their feet and holding the door open.

Adrien's hand found its place right over (Y/N)'s ass "next time you sneak off, invite me along~" he kissed (Y/N)'s cheek and reveled in the flustered, dazed look on their face. "Jaw off the ground, doll. You have some dancing to do."

Nino laughed, startling (Y/N) as he escorted them back to the dance floor.

***

The second set was even better than the first, (Y/N) screamed along with everyone else in the crowd when they weren't dancing with Nino. Luka played even harder than normal, probably forcing himself to focus after their little adventure in the dressing room. Ivan and Mylene were giving it 100% while Rose sang her heart out. Juleka was perfect, as always.

Owen and Milo wove their way through the crowd and danced with Nino and (Y/N). It had to have been three in the morning when they were done playing and back in the green room while the staff Owen hired packed all everything up.

The whole world seemed to freeze when there was a knock on the green room door. (Y/N) answered, beaming as they welcomed Jagged Stone and his team inside. "Jagged! It's so nice to see you, how did you enjoy the show?"

"It was amazing, (Y/N), you're one hell of a manager for putting all of this together!" Jagged beamed clearly also geeking out "I've been following kitty section's music forever! I'm glad I was finally free enough to catch a show."

(Y/N) grinned as everyone else seemed frozen "Well they're a very talented group, I'm lucky they let me along for the ride."

Jagged beamed, shaking everyone's hands as they unfroze themselves "I would love to pass your stuff onto to my label if that's okay with you guys. I know some bands like to keep themselves independent."

Luka shook himself out of his fan boy mode "that would- that would be awesome! Thank you!" He dug through his bag for their CD as Nino swooped in and handed one to Jagged. "I didn't know you were a fan of ours! We're huge fans of your work-"

"Oh of course I'm a fan! You're all so great and passionate about what you do. We need more of that in this industry!" He dug in his pocket for something and handed it to (Y/N) "here's mine and my producer's card. I'll make sure to call you when I pass this off to her. I hope you guys have a great night, definitely cause for some celebration."

"Before you go- could you sign some stuff for us? We're- huge music nerds."

"Of course! I brought some merch that hasn't dropped yet, my assistant is bringing it in now."

Luka almost passed out, but he got his autographs.

***

"(Y/N) I am going to spoil you tonight." Luka whispered in (Y/N)'s ear, they were tucked into the very back corner of the car as Luka ran his hand up and down (Y/N)'s thighs Adrien holding (Y/N)'s hand while he whispered similar promises as he kissed along their neck.

"I hope you didn't plan on walking- our darling earned quite a reward for all their hard work tonight. Don't worry though," Adrien murmured, his voice sexy and low "we'll take care of you."

It was (Y/N)'S turn to almost pass out.

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