Spider-Miraculous (Chaipunk!)

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Pavitr rushed around his room, tripping over books and rummaging through drawers, trying to grab everything he needed. He was about to be late to his first day of high school, and it was just his luck that he couldn't find any of the things he needed. Finally though, he managed to put it all together and rush down the ladder that lead to his loft.

"Morning auntie!" He said, nearly tripping over the last stair (he caught himself in the last second). "Good morning Pavitr. Here, I made some samosas for you to take to your class!" She said, handing him a cardboard box filled to brim with the savory pastries. "Thanks auntie, I'll make sure they get there safe!" Pav said, already on his way out the door. His aunt laughed. "Worry about yourself first, please." She said. Waving goodbye as the door to their French-Indian bakery closed with a little jingle of a bell.

Pavitr ran down the streets, barely stopping to look both ways as he went. He was about a block away, and doing well, until he noticed an old man about to cross the street on the other side. Shit! There's a car coming, oh what do I do? He would have been biting his nails in suspense if his hands were free. He took a deep breath and set the box down. Sorry auntie, I don't think I can keep my promise! He thought, as he sprung into action, sprinting across the road and almost tackling the man in attempt to hold him back.

Up close, the man wasn't nearly as old as Pavitr had thought. Maybe in his late 50s? Either way, Oav managed to get him out of the road just in time for the car to speed by. He let go of the breath he had been holding in and helped the man up. "I'm so sorry about that sir, are you okay?" He asked, looking around for any injuries the man may have sustained. "I'm fine. Thank you, young man." He said, dusting himself off. Pavitr breathed out a sigh of relief. Then sucked it right back in as he whipped around to look back across the road.

"Oh, no, the samosas!" He cried, putting his hands to his face. "I can't believe I left them over there, I don't have any time to get them back!" He said, turning back to the man, who put a hand on his shoulder. "If it's any consolation, you saved my life, and in my opinion that's a lot better than saving a few baked goods." He said, smiling. Pav smiled back, weakly. "Yeah, you're right. Thank you, I have to get to school now though, so I'll see you later!" He waved, picking up the pace to a jog again.

He made it to the school just as the first bell rang, and was up the steps and through the door as the second one went off. He made it to class, remembering the way from the tour he had taken during orientation, and looked around for a free seat. "Psst, Pav! Up here."

"Miles!" Pav grinned and slid into the seat next to his friend. They had known each other since middle school, Pavitr had been worried they wouldn't be assigned to the same class. "Saved you a spot." Miles said, proud of himself. "Thanks." Pav replied, fist bumping him.

Just then, their teacher came in and introduced herself. Then, she asked everyone to go around and introduce themselves as well. Margo, Ganke, Gayatri, Peni, and Benjamin introduced themselves first. Pavitr remembered some of them from middle school as well. And then of course, Pav gave Miles the look. Miles rolled his eyes in response at the next student. "Everyone already knows who I am." He said, kicking his feet up to rest on the desk. "Even so, Mr.Thompson, please introduce yourself." Their teacher replied in a calm, but annoyed, manner.

He rolled his eyes. "I'm Flash Thompson. The MAYOR'S son." He put a lot of extra emphasis on the word "mayor" as if nobody would get it if he didn't raise his voice. "Thank you, Mr.Thompson. Now, please put your feet down. Even the mayor's son has to follow the rules."

The class giggled a bit, and Foash rolled his eyes and put his feet down. "Psh, whatever. My dad could get you fired whenever I want..." he muttered under his breath. "Alright, next we have a new student joining us from England. I'm sure you all know him, but we'll have him introduce himself anyway. Mr.Brown?"