With the gray clouds and the thunder, most students would want to skip on school. With one exception. Bridgette Cheng.

"Wow Mari! I'm so excited! I'll finally get to meet Alya, Rose, Juleka, Nino, Ivan, Nathanael, Max, Kim, Alix, Mylene, and I'll get to see Adrien and Felix again! Who else do I need to meet? Are there any other classes I'll be having with anyone else? I guess there's dance. I bet everyone will be sooo nice. Oh! I almost forgot about Sabrina and Chloe!"

Bridgette blathered on and on about meeting the classmates, and Marinette was still trying to recover from the umpteenth embarrassing situation she's had with Adrien over the phone last night.

Marinette could not help but squeal in a mix of annoyance and surprise when she heard Adrien's voice on the end of the line. Staring at the phone in horror, she exclaimed, "H-heyyy Adrien! Just checking, um, if, you know, ball-school, I'llseeyoutomorrowtotalkaboutitbye!"

If she could help it, Marinette would (eventually) learn how to carry coherent conversations with her crush.

As Bridgette entered the classroom, all the students, even Chloe, were immediately charmed by Bridgette's presence and in awe of her kind and bubbly personality. Felix and Adrien arrived a bit late due to the mob of students dying to meet Felix Agreste. Although many of his new classmates recognized him from the ads, Felix was having a harder time connecting with students due to his demeanor. Bridgette was assigned to sit next to Nathanael and Felix next to Ivan. Unsurprisingly, Nathanael found himself easily able to converse with Bridgette, while Felix and Ivan developed a mutual liking for each other by not speaking to each other unless necessary. Adrien was pleased to see his brother seemed to be settling into class.

During the lunch hour, much to her dismay, Marinette saw Bridgette walking back to the bakery with Alya, Nino, and the Agreste twins in tow. She smiled shyly at Adrien, who looked like he had forgotten about the night before. When she glanced again at the girls, was sure she saw Alya and Bridgette with the same glint in their eyes.

"Mari! I thought it would be nice to introduce Felix to the best bakery in town while helping him make some friends."

Felix interjected, "Ms. Cheng, while I understand your intentions, you must realize I have enough… acquaintances who already take up my time."

"Well Mr. Agreste," Bridgette quipped, "one can only become successful if they broaden their base of contacts. Turning down such an opportunity could prove harmful in your future career."

Felix looked a bit taken aback as Adrien was the only one who replied to him in such a snarky fashion. The other four teens just stood in silence as they processed the last 30 seconds.

"Wow guys!" Bridgette woke them out of their stupor and said, "Come on, you know I'm kidding right? You all need to lighten up, especially you Felix. Let's get some croissant sandwiches and you four-some can tell Felix and me more about yourselves so we can become a six-some instead!"

Marinette was half-embarrassed by her cousin's behavior but mostly amused. "You are so awesome Bridgette" Alya cried, "I wish I had gotten the conversation on camera!" Adrien secretly wished she had recorded it as well. Felix realized he had no choice but to endure through the meal, as it was ten times more bearable than being surrounded by crazed Agreste fans. Even if Bridgette was constantly hounding him by "trying to get him to fit in."

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Before they knew it, lunch was over, much to Felix's relief. The now six-some walked back to school as late as possible to avoid the mob Felix had created. They had almost reached the classroom when out of nowhere, a girl had shoved everyone out of the way to get to Felix. Both Felix and the girl fell to the ground, and Felix found a girl with an orange ponytail on top of him.

"Ohmiiiigosh it's Felix Agreste! My name is Adaline! You have no idea how long I have wanted to see you in person! I thought it would never happen considering I could never start in the model industry with Gabriel, but maybe you can help me! It would be a dream come true! I watched one of your father's shows before…."

"Excuse me Miss-" Felix interjected, as he dusted himself off.

"I have to get a picture with you! There's no way that my family is going to believe this! Would you look at the portfolio of my shoots and give me some critiques?" Adaline shoved a pink folder in Felix's face as he blocked it with his hands and sent it to the ground.

"Miss Adaline! I am very sorry, but I am about to be late for class, and I have no time to look at your portfolio. The one critique I will give you is that you could never possibly be model material due to your lack of professionalism in dealing with other models." Adaline stared at him in shock. Adrien inwardly cringed as he assumed the girl's dreams would be crushed. one last glance at her, Felix tersely finished the conversation with, "Have a good day Miss Adaline."

Adaline stood there mortified as the crowd around her dispersed because of class starting soon. She heard the hushed whispers of those who agreed with Felix's words. I can't believe my idol said that. "Lack of professionalism." If he doesn't think I can be a model, there's no way I can do it. And now everybody knows it too.

She felt a strange aura suddenly surround her, but neglected to see the purple butterfly that had entered her pink folder.

Starburst, a voice called. I am Hawk Moth. Your dreams have been crushed. Your bubble has been burst. Let me help you avenge the broken-hearted and take revenge on those who have wronged you. All I ask in return is a dream of mine to come true, obtaining Ladybug's and Cat Noir's miraculouses.

With an evil smirk, Starburst claimed, "May your wish be granted Hawk Moth!"

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Marinette sat in contemplation at her and was processing Felix's sudden outburst earlier. Although it probably did not help that Bridgette was constantly trying to get Felix to like her. Bridgette could talk tons in front of her own crush and Marinette could barely share a coherent conversation with the one she thought she loved.

Maybe there's something to be said about throwing yourself out there. I guess I could at least try asking Adrien to the dance. What's the worst that could happen? Asking doesn't automatically mean I like him, right? Would Adrien saying no be a real problem for me? Well… maybe I should talk to Bri about it.

As she was waiting for Ms. Bustier to start history, Marinette turned her attention to the quartet behind her. She saw Bridgette talking to Ivan, Nathanael, and Felix. It was kind of cute whenever Felix put on his annoyed look as Bridgette asked millions of questions. Then again, it was a little more tolerable than Adaline because Bridgette was at least trying to be friendly. She overheard him telling off Bridgette for the fifth time when loud cries of terror pierced the air.

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