Marinette followed Adrien into the unfamiliar classroom.
She looked around. It seemed like a stereotypical science lab. There were lab tables to sit at. There seemed to be projects all along the wall. There were people too. She didn't recognize any of them.
Adrien sat down in the front row.
She sat next to him.
People started whispering.
"What did I do wrong?" Mari asked.
"Usually you sit behind me, with Alya." Adrien smiled. "But you can sit here if you want."
"I don't really know anyone except you, so I'll stay here"
"Ok, that sounds great. You can borrow my notes after class, and we can work on the homework together."
"How is one person so nice?"
"I guess I'm just purrfect."
"I hate you." Marinette laughed. "Why do you love puns?"
Adrien was about to answer when a voice that could only be described as annoying interrupted him, "ADRIKENS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? Why are you next to Maritrash?"
Marinette looked up at the blonde girl that was yelling and rolled her eyes. "Listen, people can sit where they want. And Adrien chose to sit with me." She put a fake smile on her face, but anger in her eyes.
"Its probably just because he feels bad for you. When you feel normal Adrikens, sit with me."
He gave her a smile. "Sorry Chloe, I told Mari I'd sit with her until she remembers... or until she wants to sit with Alya. And then I will sit with Nino."
Marinette scowled. Chloe. That name fit. It sounded like a blonde with resting bitch face... and that's what she was.
Chloe stomped off and Adrien apologized. "I'm sorry, she gets like that sometimes."
"It's not your fault."
More people came in the classroom. A girl with ombre hair looked at Marinette, shocked. And she gave her a big smile. And a wink.
Marinette didn't know what was happening.
The girl smiled. "Girl. We have to talk after class. You're sitting with Adrien? This is progress."
Marinette gave her a confused look. "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm sorry."
The girl's face fell. "I'm sorry. And I'm Alya by the way."
"Nice to meet you Sorry. I mean Alya. Sorry."
They laughed together. "This is strange."
"So you're the best friend I've heard all about."
"I guess so. What did they say about me?"
Marinette laughed. "You'll just have to find out."
