"These will be your classes. You're 7 weeks behind, so if you can't catch up with all of the other students let us know and we'll change your schedule." The woman replied as she handed Lorelai her papers.

Lorelai reviewed the classes. "English Literature, Algebra 2, American History, Biology, P.E, and Spanish I. Hmm… interesting."

"Oh, let's see if you have any classes with me." Sookie took the paper from Lorelai and quickly scanned it. "Alright, we have P.E, Algebra 2, and Biology together."

Lorelai frowned. "Sookie, I've already taken Algebra 2… and Biology… and American History."

"How? You're a freshman." Sookie replied.

Great, now Lorelai was going to have to tell Sookie where she really came from. Lorelai was afraid that if Sookie found out that she was from a private school in Hartford, she wouldn't want to hang out anymore. Lorelai decided to just give the most simple explanation possible.

"My old school pressured us pretty hard…" Lorelai replied. "I took all those classes last year."

"Oh." Sookie's voice was full of disappoint me. "I guess you'll have to get your schedule changed then."

Lorelai knew she probably shouldn't but at that moment Sookie, friends, and being happy seemed much more important than being in advanced classes. "Actually, I'm kind of glad that this happened. I never caught on in Algebra 2 and Biology was way over my head… and I think I slept through most of History class. So, it would be best for me to retake these classes."

"Are you sure?" Sookie asked.

"Yeah, Joan won't, I mean my mom, won't mind if I retake them. It'll give me a chance to make better grades."

"You call your mom by her first name?"

Lorelai was hoping Sookie wouldn't call attention to her slip up. "Sometimes, it's just an old habit." Lorelai smiled.

"That's cool, I wish my mom was chilled out enough to let me call her by her first name." Sookie looked at the clock. "It's almost time for first period, come on I'll show where your locker is then we can go to gym."

"Gym … first thing in the morning." Lorelai said to herself. "Great."

Lorelai's first four classes went by effortlessly. She had pretty much guaranteed herself a 4.0 this year. When twelve o'clock rolled around, she was looking forward to eating lunch, she had been starving all morning.

"Okay…" Sookie began. "Here's the basics. Cheerleaders sit over there. Football, basketball, and baseball players always sit at those three tables. In the far corner you have the nerds and geeks. In the other corner, social outcasts, bullies, and wannabes. And finally, you have the preps, the super popular, and the theater kids at these six tables."

"Where do you fit in to all of this?" Lorelai asked.

"We like to call ourselves "the norms". Sookie answered.

"Not highly popular, but not freakishly unpopular." Jackson added.

Lorelai nodded her head. "Sufficient." She replied.

"Exactly." Jackson agreed.

"Don't worry, you'll like sitting with our group." Sookie assured.

They set their trays over on the table and took their seats. Sookie introduced her to the five people sitting at the table. Miranda, Nick, Matthew, Bridgette, and Savannah. Lorelai looked around, hoping to spot Luke. She had kept him on her mind the entire morning.

"So…." Lorelai said indirectly. "Where does Luke usually sit? With the footballers?"

Jackson laughed. "Luke Danes? He's not a football player. He runs track."

"He could be a football player." Matt replied. "He'd make an excellent wide receiver."

"And take a chance on injuring his legs?" Nick butted in. "That's crazy, Luke's going to get a scholarship to a university. He can't take stupid chances on football."

"How do you know that?" Miranda asked. "Luke never talks to you."

"I just heard it around, is all." Nick replied. "And besides, Luke and I talk every now and then."

Savannah laughed. "Sorry Nick but, 'Hey kid can you pass me that water bottle.' Doesn't count."

"Luke has the second lunch." Sookie finally answered Lorelai. "He's a junior. Juniors and seniors eat lunch at 12:30."

"Let me guess, she has the hots for Luke." Jackson smirked.

"What girl doesn't?" Bridgette's eyes brightened. "He's the most popular guy in school."

"Not hardly." Jackson retorted. "Joey Sammons is starting to get very popular. And so is John Stevens."

"Only because the football team has been on a huge winning streak." Matt countered. "Wait till we start losing again, Joey and John will go back to being no bodies."

"Luke's definitely the most popular guy in school when it comes to girls." Bridgette persisted.

Jackson looked back at Lorelai. "I wouldn't waste my time if I were you, Lorelai. Luke's not much for steady dating. He barely sticks with a girl long enough to get her phone number."

"Jackson, that's a horrible thing to say." Sookie scowled. "I think Luke and Lorelai would make a great couple."

"Luke's a junior." Nick added. "No offense Lorelai, but Luke is out of your league. He only dates junior cheerleaders."

"Not true…" Sookie broke in. "He dated Felicia Romans. She was a year younger than him and wasn't a cheerleader."

"Okay, so it happened one time." Jackson rolled his eyes.

Lorelai was suddenly feeling very uncomfortable. She wished she hadn't of even brought up Luke's name.

"Luke is not out of Lorelai's league." Sookie forcefully stated. "They shared a moment together in the hallway this morning." Sookie quickly covered her mouth.

Embarrassment covered Lorelai's face.

"Wooo…." Matt taunted. "Well, well, well…"

"Is that so?" Jackson asked.

"Way to go, Lorelai!" Bridgette added.

"Talk about a quick popularity boost." Miranda smiled. "New girl bags Luke Danes."

"Oh, Lorelai… I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that, it just slipped out." Sookie gave Lorelai a sympathetic look.

"It's okay." Lorelai managed to say. "No big deal."

"Well, hey, it's nothing be embarrassed about." Nick said as he opened his can of soda. "If Luke likes you, then everyone is going to like you."

"Heck, I wish he liked me." Savannah huffed.

"Hello, remember me? Your boyfriend." Matt asked. "I'm sitting right in front of you."

"Matty, for Luke Danes, you wouldn't stand a chance." Nick laughed. "Savannah would leave you sitting in the dirt."

Matt gazed up at Lorelai. "I hope you snatch him quick." Matt replied. "That way Savannah doesn't get any crazy ideas."

Lorelai glanced over at the clock. It was only 12:10. This was going to be the longest thirty minute lunch break of her life.