A Series of Events

7

Winter was coming, and soon it arrived. Nearly everyday there was just a little bit of snow at night, and it would melt as soon as the sun rose. Marinette couldn't get away with leggings anymore, and no one was safe in cute clothes. It was the time for bulky jackets, hair-messing hats, and jeans. Marinette stepped out of the house wearing some black skinny jeans, black boots with heels, a black trench coat that was cinched at the waist by a belt, a bright red scarf, and the hat and gloves Adrien had made her. She let her hair down, and in the month that the winter progressed, her hair had grown much longer. She was now completely healed from her injuries, and felt no pain. She was even allowed to start running in gym. Although she was a bit out of shape when she came back, her "out of shape" was everyone else's "in shape."

Marinette walked into class, and hung up her coat. Underneath she wore a loose grey sweater.

She passed Adrien and Nino to sit with Alya who was also dressed for the cold.

"Hey girl." Alya greeted.

"Hey. Do you know if they are going to start the buses again? It is way too cold to walk outside anymore." Marinette asked. A week or so ago, the buses stopped because the weather was worse, but now it had evened out.

"I don't know. But I hope so. I felt like I was going to freeze to the sidewalk." Marinette glanced down, and saw that Adrien wore the green sweater she made for him. She smiled, knowing she was also wearing the gift he had gotten her.

Nino turned around to talk to the two.

"Guys. I was eavesdropping on the principal this morning. I heard him talk to someone about inviting Ladybug and Chat Noir to our Christmas Ball. How cool is that!? It would be awesome if they came." Nino whispered excitedly.

"That's awesome! You and I can meet Ladybug and Chat Noir. A while ago I interviewed them, and they were so cool. Although they only stayed for 10 minutes, they were really nice." Alya reminisced on the previous week. Both Marinette and Chat were able to get to Alya after a fight, and they talked to her. The records were written down on Alya's website instead of releasing the audio.

"I don't know if I'm going to the ball. I kind of just want to spend some time at home. I still have some makeup work after I missed that day last week." Marinette told her. She didn't plan on going as Marinette, but going as Ladybug would definitely happen.

"Dang girl. I feel sorry for you. I understand you have all this work, but sometimes you need to treat yourself." Alya tried telling her.

"I do treat myself. But I need to get my work done. I'm going to try to apply for an apprenticeship next year, and I'll need top grades." Marinette apologized.

"It's alright. I'm not going as well. I've got work, and dances aren't my strong suit." Adrien agreed.

"You aren't going?" Nino asked surprised. Adrien shook his head.

"Modeling, schoolwork, Chinese lessons, fencing. The full nine yards."

Miss Bustier walked into class, and everyone turned to her to pay attention.

It was the end of the day, and everyone got ready for gym. Marinette tied her hair into a ponytail, and so did Alya.

"Find a partner to stretch with for 10 minutes, then we'll do laps." He told them.

Marinette and Alya gravitated towards the other.

"Can you help me out? I'm not as limber as I used to be." Marinette laughed.

"Sure. But don't freak me out." Alya told her. Marinette laid on her back, and rose her leg. Alya used her hands to push on her thigh and calf to have it press against her body. Marinette only felt a little muscle pain since she hadn't stretched as rigorously as before. Marinette got halfway with a split when Alya stopped.