"So, you sat with McDreamy on biology lab" Christina said when they met on break.
"McDreamy?" Meredith lift an eyebrow.
"Shepherd" Callie said "That's how is known"
"Oh" Meredith realized that he really was kind of dreamy "Where are we going?" Meredith asked.
"We spend our breaks on the library" George explained.
"Even lunch break?" Meredith asked.
"Would you rather have spaghetti thrown at you?" Charlotte asked.
"I guess not" Meredith said "You look like you could be popular"
"My mom is an alcoholic, no one wants to be my friend" Charlotte said "Christina is always studying or being mean, George is really shy and Callie is gay"
"Welcome to the group" Christina said "Unless you would rather not"
"I was just thinking..." Meredith started "I need the scholarship, so I have to be on the cheerleaders"
"They are not very friendly" George said.
"I know, but I am like very good at gymnastic and the principal said I had to at least try it"
"How good are you?" George asked.
"As national raking good"
"Are you that good?" Callie asked.
Meredith just nodded.
"We will be there to watch you" Christina said "Just don't expect yells"
"Thank you" Meredith said grateful to have found good friends.
Meanwhile, at the basketball court, Derek was playing with Mark and Jake against Owen, Alex and Cooper. Although Derek usually enjoyed the game, he was distante from the game, looking at his sides, searching for Meredith Grey.
He looked around and most part of the school was sitting around, watching them playing, but he couldn't seen to meet the green eyes he seemed to adore.
"Come on, Shep" Mark threw the ball to Derek, who just threw back to him. Then Mark just hit the goal.
"Trying to impress someone?" Derek teased.
Mark glanced at Lexie who sat with one or two friends, she was also a cheerleader, but didn't sit with the others.
"Oh, I see" Derek said "Lexie Grey"
"What?" Mark tried to act surprised, but he wasn't that good of an actor.
"You know she's a year younger, right?"
"I know" Mark said "She has photographic memory. That's how she got in our class"
"Sadly she may remember to stay away from you" Derek said, this turn making his own goal.
"Trying to impress someone, Shep?" Mark repeated Derek's question.
Derek looked around again "Not today... I think I forgot something"
"Half of your heart?" Jake shouted, when Derek was already walking away.
"So, guys" three girls approached them "Is Derek Shepherd in love?"
The one that had spoken was red headed, tall and wore expensive clothes.
"Stop right there, Addison" Jake said "I don't know a thing"
"Do you know something, Mark?" the other red headed asked.
"I'm sorry, April" Mark said "Even if I knew, he's my best friend, so I would protect his privacy'
"I have to go" Alex walked to the stairway, where Izzie was sitting.
"Wait there" Cooper shouted, walking after her to sit with his girlfriend, Violet.
"Owen?" horse face asked.
"I'm so sorry, Rose, but I can't help you"
The three woman walked away shooting fire out of their heads.
"Do you think someone caught Shepherd's heart?" Owen asked going back to the game.
"Let's just hope it's better than Asian crazy who got yours" Jake said.
"Talk about crazy" Owen said "You're in love with Addison, while she keeps going after Shep"
"At least I know she will stay single for a while, but Asian probably has a thing with shy boy"
"Isn't he gay?" Mark asked.
"If he's not, he's luck" Owen said "He walks with a group of smart and hot girls."
"Maybe I should become a nerd" Mark laughed.
"Sure" Jake said "It is as probable as Shep being in love"
The boys just laughed. For the rest of the morning, Derek just caught some glimpses of Meredith sitting with her new friends.