Catalyst

I think this is stupid! I love this show and have been watching it for a long time...sorta...but anyway I am just really bored and decided to write a story for this!

Disclaimer: I own nothing...except for Catalystic Caitlin...

Chapter One

"A substance, usually used in small amounts relative to the reactants, that modifies and increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process, is called what?" Professor Zachary asked his science class. They all looked blankly around the room until Marshall's hand raised very slowly.

"Is it a catalyst?" He answered his teacher in the form of a question, unsure is he was right.

"Yes Mr. Wheeler, it is a catalyst. That is one of its two definitions, the other is when something precipitates a process or event and isn't involved in or changed by the consequences." Corrine and Josie wrote down Professor Zachary's every word, while others around them doodled on their sheets of paper. "If all of you would watch as I pour this beaker of chilled..." Professor Zachary was stopped by the knock at his classroom door. Principal Durst opened it and let herself in.

"Forgive me Professor, but you have a new student. Her name is Caitlin Foster, she just transferred her from Saint Eleanor's Prepatory. Come on in Caitlin." Principal Durst called out to a girl in the hall. All the students were curious to see what she was like, and the room went silent when a beautiful brunette girl walked through the science lab door. Her wavy locks were pulled back into a tight bun, she had her bangs swept to one side of her face, framing her dark blue eyes. She was already in a school uniform, a long sleeve light blue shirt with a black vest over it, and knee high stockings to make her legs look much longer. Everyone was looking her up and down, she looked so proper, from her polished black pumps to her shoulder tied black sweater.

"Of course, Caitlin you can have a seat there next to Corrine." Professor Zachary pointed to the empty seat. Corrine moved some of her things over to make more room for Caitlin.

"Thank you Professor..." Caitlin held out her hand as a last minute introduction. He shook her hand, impressed by her manners.

"Professor Zachary." He told her. She released his hand and walked to the seat he had assigned her. As she moved down the aisles of desks, there was a low rumble as the students talked about their new classmate. Caitlin's composure never changed though, she kept her perfect posture: head straight ahead, shoulder's rounded, back straight. She set the few books she had down as she took her seat. She got her notebook and pen from below her books, and began to write down what notes were written on the black board. Corrine couldn't help but notice her impeccable posture, straight back with her shoulder rounded. As she glanced at her quickly again with her peripheral vision, Corrine had to make the adjustments to mirror Caitlin's demeanor.

"She's amazing." Professor Zachary whispered to Principal Durst in the doorway. They were both transfixed with Caitlin's presence.

"I know, I wish we had thousands like her. It would make life a lot easier." She whispered back to him as she exited to room.

"Okay, now if I could get your attention back to the experiment. Watch as I pour this chilled liquid into another beaker filled with..."

It was after class, and time for lunch as the bell rang releasing the students. Caitlin gathered her things while everyone rushed out of the room. Josie looked at her and tilted her head for Corrine to invite her to join them. Rolling her eyes Corrine spoke up.

"Um...Caitlin," Corrine was unsure how she was going to do this. Caitlin was a little intimidating to her. "Hi, I'm Corrine. I was wondering if you'd like to eat lunch with my friends and I. We know how hard it is making new friends in the middle of a school year, so you can just join us if you'd like." Corrine offered.

"That's so nice of you guys. I was afraid that I was going to have to eat lunch in my room. Thanks for sparing me that humiliation." Caitlin walked, with Corrine, towards the other's waiting at the door.

"Caitlin, this is Josie, Marshall, Lucas, and Vaughn." Corrine introduced them to Caitlin. She pointed in their direction as she called their names. Caitlin said hello, and they all walked down to the cafeteria together.

"So, you came from an all girls school, I bet that was a drag." Josie said once everyone was seated at their normal table. Caitlin was situated in between Josie and Corrine, but across from Lucas.

"Yeah it was a little nerve racking sometimes. I was only there two months though. I hated it. The boarding school before that was a lot nicer. They had great sports teams, all of them went to the district finals." Caitlin gushed about her old schools. Lucas found himself drown to her, it was like he couldn't keep his eyes off of her.

"How many have you been to?" Josie asked wondering if Caitlin had the same habit as herself. She had moved from boarding school to boarding school several times.

"Um...I'll say about six. This would be my seventh one. I'm not sure how long I'll last here, though. It's nice, but they always are at first." Caitlin said. She let out a soft, low sigh. Her eyes caught Lucas's for a brief moment, but he turned to face Marshall when he started to talk.

"Well, you already have friends, so I think you'll make it here. Unless you get creeped out easily. Then you should really find new people to eat lunch with." Corrine's mouth fell open. She couldn't believe he had said that.

"I think what my friend here is trying to say, is that we are all in the science club, and sometimes things get a little weird." Lucas explained for his best friend. Caitlin eyed them both suspiciously.

"That's great, I love science. I wanted to be in a club, but I never joined thinking that I'd just leave again. Maybe this time I'll get to go with you guys." Caitlin was so excited that she was actually making friends and getting involved.

"That's cool, now it's an even number. Lucas doesn't have to get stuck with Z all the time now." Vaughn joked. Lucas make a face that showed her didn't think it was funny, but everyone at the table laughed. Even Caitlin let out a small laugh, just because of the embarrassed look on his face.

The rest of the day went by easily now that Caitlin had people to talk to. They all got along really well. She never had friends like this at her old schools, she had to keep telling herself that it wouldn't last for long. The last time she forgot that she ended up hurt and alone. She had a job to do, which was the only reason she moved around so much, to keep people happy. And he needed her help, or so she thought.

"So that was it, the tour of Blake Holsey High. Not much, but if you ever get lost, just find one of us." Lucas concluded his tour outside his room, where they had started. He had volunteered to show her around while the others went and did their own thing. He didn't mind, he like Caitlin, and this gave them the time to get to know each other a little better.

"I have a question, why is the sign in the front marked Black Hole High?" Caitlin had noticed this feature while they were out walking earlier. He didn't know what to do. Could he trust her with the secret of the black hole, or was she even going to believe him if he did tell her?

"It's a long story, maybe I'll tell you sometime." He said shyly. Caitlin was intimidating at times, much to his surprise, she was a lot like Josie.

"Do you mind if I borrow some of you notes? I really need to catch up in some classes." Caitlin felt stupid for trying such a childish why to stay longer, but she was really enjoying having Lucas around.

"Sure, come in and I'll get them for you." Lucas opened to door to the room he and Marshall shared. As soon as they were both in, he closed the door and wished he'd listened to Marshall when he'd said to clean up last weekend.

"They're over here." Lucas picked up some spirals off his desk. Caitlin took them out of his hand, brushing her fingers against his as she did so.

"Thanks again for showing me around. I know you must have been upset about not hanging out with your friends."

"No, they usually pair off anyway and leave me alone in my room. At least this time I got to ditch them first. It was a nice change." She laughed. He did seem like the fifth wheel in the group.

"Well, I liked spending time with you. I like you..." Caitlin let the statement hand in the air. She knew he felt the same way, but she just needed to make the first move. "You're smart, and funny..." Caitlin moved towards him, backing him up into his desk. "And really cute." She was inches away from him now.

"I don't think any girl has said that to me, well besides my mom." Caitlin laughed and bit her lip as she stared up at him.

"I hope no other girl does while I'm around." She finally said before moving in for a kiss. She hesitated centimeters away form his lips, mostly because she wanted him to come to her, but also because she didn't know if she could do this to another boy. It was nice at the girls' school, because she couldn't hurt anybody, but here there were endless possibilities.

Lucas did seem to notice her inward battle, and closed the space between them. Sparks flew between their lips, literally. Purple, electrifying sparks flickered between their lips painlessly.

"Uh, it's getting late." Caitlin said after she pulled away from him. She took a step back, and Lucas relaxed a little with a small smile on his face.

"You're right, I'll walk you back to your room." He said grabbing her books and spirals. Caitlin smiled at he as they walked out the door.

Let me know what you think and I'll continue...that is if you want me to! H.B