"Ahhh! Sorry I'm late, Mrs. Bustier!!" Marinette apologized frantically as she ran through the doors, an hour late to school. "I was-... uhm... watering my cat! I-I mean... walking my plants! I-I-" Marinette sighed in defeat and embarrassment as the class roared in laughter. Alya patted Marinette's back sympathetically, not believing a word she said, but feeling bad because she probably slept in.

"Don't worry, girl." Alya reassured. "It's only been a catch-up lesson so far."