"Well, I'm afraid that bell means I've got to change everyone back before they leave this room," announced Miss Tomlin, as she reached into another part of her desk and pulled out a huge container of a clear liquid.
"Antidote. Don't leave home without it," she said with a smile.
Then Miss Tomlin began serving small paper cups of the mixture, starting with the first student she changed.
"That was fun!" one boy said.
"I can't wait to do it again," announced the girl that was transformed.
"I wonder what will be available tomorrow?" asked another student, as the dismissal bell rang.
As the students started filing out of her classroom, the only one that was left was the one who inquired if she could do anthropomorphic transformations.
"You know, I hate my normal life," admitted the student, while studying his paws. "I've always been a nerd, geek, bookworm, whatever derogatory term you want to use. The printed word has been about the only true friend I've ever had. Growing up I've read such books like the Chanur novels by C. J. Cherryh along with other sci-fi and fantasy novels featuring sentient feline characters. If it was at all possible, I wish I could stay like this forever. Find a nice lioness to be my girlfriend and..."
"I know," said Miss Tomlin, staring at the boy. "I was always picked on as a kid growing up too. Which is why I studied and learned how to do things like this. But if I don't change you back, I could get into a lot of trouble," she said, handing him a paper cup.
"I wouldn't want that," replied the student, as he reluctantly took the drink from her.
Then a sad expression briefly crossed his leonine muzzle before he drank the antidote.
Moments later, the student was totally human again.
"Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow Miss Tomlin. Thanks again for making my dream come true, at least for a while," he said, before turning and leaving the classroom.