𝕸𝖎𝖗𝖆𝖈𝖚𝖑𝖔𝖚𝖘 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖎𝖙𝖞 : 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖆𝖑𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝕺𝖋 𝕱𝖆𝖙𝖊

ᏢᎪᎡͲ 2⃣- ᎪᏔᎪᏦᎬΝᏆΝᏀ ϴҒ Ꭺ ᏟᎻᏆᎷᎬᎡᎪ

The morning sun cast golden hues over the city of Paris as Françoise Dupont High School came to life. Students chatted excitedly, exchanging summer stories and adjusting to the bittersweet reality of being back in school. For Marinette Dupain-Cheng, today wasn't just any school day. It was a chance for a fresh start.

Clutching the straps of her backpack, she took a deep breathas she stepped onto the new class room. Maybe this year, things would be different.

A group of students had already gathered inside, scattered all over the classroom , engaged in lively conversations. Kim and Ivan were locked in another one of their never-ending dares, while Alix skated around with a smirk. Juleka and Rose sat on the back, quietly whispering between themselves, and Max was busy fiddling with some new tech gadget.

And then behind was Selene who stepped in with Nathaniel.
Unlike Marinette, who still clung to the hope of an uneventful school year, Selene had entered the scene with her usual brand of amused detachment.

Without hesitation, she stepped in nod to Nathaniel and before long, she was already engaged in light conversation with Alix and Rose, her sharp gaze scanning the schoolyard with the air of someone watching a particularly entertaining reality show.

"First day back," Selene mused, arms crossed as she leaned against the wall beside her.

"Same people, same drama. Let's see how long it takes for the chaos to kick in."

She didn't have to wait long.

A familiar, sharp voice cut through the morning chatter.

"Ugh, out of my way, losers!"

Chloé Bourgeois, as always, made sure her presence was felt. Sashaying through the class door with Sabrina trailing close behind, she flicked her golden hair over her shoulder and wrinkled her nose in distaste.

Her gaze landed on Marinette, and immediately, the sneer was in place.

"Well, well, Dupain-Cheng," Chloé drawled, her tone dripping with fake sweetness.

"Still dressing like your grandma picks your outfits?"

Marinette: Ugh. Here we go again.

Oh, it's starting ! Selene thought in amusement.

Chloé: That's my seat.

She pointed where marinette was sitting. The second raw from the front.

Marinette: But Chloé, this has always been my seat.

Sabrina: Not anymore! New school, new year, new seats!

Chloé: So why don't you just go and sit beside that new girl over there?

She pointed at the new girl. Selene too gave her a once over quickly.

Marinette: But...

Chloe: Listen. Adrien's arriving today and since that's going to be his seat, this is going to be my seat. Get it?

Marinette: Who's Adrien?

Selene too thought to herself that .

Chloé: Can you believe she doesn't know who Adrien is? What rock have you been living under?

She and sabrina laughed.

Sabrina: He's only a famous model.

Chloé: And I am his best friend. He adores me. Go on, move!

" Hey! Who elected you Queen of Seats?" A new voice sounded.

Chloé: Oh. Look, Sabrina! We've got a little do-gooder in our class this year. What are you gonna do, super newbie? Shoot beams at me with your glasses?