Alec had left at a little earlier than usual, knowing he had a habit of showing up late to class. Honestly, it wasn’t his fault...well, not entirely. He did always stop to say hello to the neighbours dog, and the little old lady who lived at the end of the street, and just about every person, or animal that crossed his path on his walk to school.<br/><br/>That morning, it was a squirrel that held him up. The poor thing had gotten its tail caught, and how could Alec leave him like that? So, shifting quickly into a squirrel himself, Alec approached the creature, chattering to it in an attempt to calm him down as he worked to pull the tail free without tugging the hair or causing injury. Watching the small animal scamper off with a happy squeak, Alec returned to his human form, checked his watch and quickened his steps to arrive somewhat on time.<br/><br/>Speed walking through the halls while his hands flew to the buttons on his jacket, then straightened his shirt, and finally quickly attempted to calm the pieces of hair that refused to cooperate no matter what he did.<br/><br/>Alec usually sat near the front of the class, giving him less distractions from others. Now was no exception. Sliding into his seat, Alec set his bag down at his feet with a thud. Hearing a squeak, he tore open the bag, moving aside one of his books and smiling when his friend from earlier poked his head out.<br/><br/>“Isn’t this a surprise.” Alec said with a soft chuckle. “You shouldn’t be here buddy.” He began to pick up the bag, intending to return the squirrel to the outdoors when the bell rang. “Guess we’re stuck now.”