I call dibs on your heart [Miraculous Ladybug]

Chapter 1: On that day

Marinette woke up to Mrs. Bustier's angry voice demanding her attention. Still sleep-deprived, Marinette proceeded with her nap without realizing that she was actually in school and not in the comfort of her room.

"Dupeing-cheng, this is the second warning" The teacher called Marinette from her desk. "I understand that you're tired but this is not the time or place"

Alya, sitting beside our protagonist, tapped Marinette's shoulder trying to wake her up from her slumber.

"What's wrong with you girl? You're gonna get in trouble again." Alya said in a low but concerned tone for only her friend to hear.

"Dupeing-cheng! This is it. Go to the office. NOW" Mrs.Bustier demanded as she stood up from her desk.

Raising her head, our hero woke up suddenly and harshly. She opened her eyes, taking a minute to realize where she was. Her view was her teacher looking at her directly with arms crossed and piercing eyes that glazed through her soul. Mrs. Bustier was one of the most gentle teachers, but even she had a limit.

Marinette opened her eyes in shock as she realized what was happening, quickly cleaning up the drool on her cheek, she stood up to apologize.

"M-Mrs. Bustier, I-I'm sorry, I didn't even notice I was asleep. I- I...." she stood quietly, as she saw her teacher's look of disapproval. It was the 3rd time this week Marinette had slept in class. And let's not even talk about how many times she'd arrived late to school in the whole semester. The class laughed at Marinette's ridiculous reaction, and of course, Chloe couldn't hold her comments.

" By now, that book had to be covered in drool" she gossiped to Sabrina, but in a high tone. Everyone heard.

"ugh, gross" Sabrina laughed

"Enough" Mrs. Bustier raised her voice and everyone stopped laughing and talking. "I want everybody to open page 186 and read chapters 8 and 9. Chloe, start reading out loud the first 5 pages, then pass it around to the next student." her tone was sharp and direct. " As for you Marinette, let's go outside."

"Agh. This is all that pigtailed's fault" Chloe complained as she opened the book with attitude.

Alya held her best friend's arm, trying to give some comfort as she smiled at her to cheer up Marinette, who was, of course, not having her best day.

Marinette smiled back and took her things, leaving the class. The teacher followed her outside and looked at Marinette with a tired look. They stopped by the hall, in front of the classroom door.

"Cheng, this is not like you." The teacher spoke in a more gentle tone now. Our blue-eyed girl was ashamed, but how could she explain that she was busy most of the time? Especially in the night, saving Paris and fighting off evil Akumas. Instead of defending herself, Marinette bit her lip to hold in her thoughts.

"I don't know what's happening with you lately, but you need to focus. You're in your senior year of high school now. This is not a game." Her teacher's look was sincere, she meant no harm in her words.

"I know Mrs. Bustier, I'll get back on track. I promise. " Marinette lowered her gaze, wondering if she would even maintain that promise. It was impossible for her, especially now that the city Ladybug more often.

The red-haired teacher sighed. "Alright, I'll give you one more chance. But stay outside just until French class ends. I won't send you to the office, not today. But don't say a word about this to your classmates."

Grateful, Marinette smiled at her. "Thank you! I'll try my best, I promise."

The redhead responded with a smile and left back to her class.