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Chapter 2: Welcome to Chilton

"Check it out. New blood walking in now." Paris hissed at Madeleine and Louise. "Where do you think this one came from?"

"Probably another scholarship girl," Madeline said filing her nails with little interest.

"Who's he?" Louise said with a sly grin on her face staring at the handsome man who had just walked into the classroom.

"I'm guessing he's our new English teacher?" Paris replied clearly annoyed that Louise was drooling over the new teacher instead of checking out the new girl.

"Good morning everyone. My name is Mr. Medina and I'm your new English teacher. Before we start class, I understand we have a new student."

"Heather Danes? Are you here?"

The whole class turned and looked in Heather's direction.

She raised her hand shyly.

"Good. I understand you're transferring from Stars Hollow High?"

She nodded.

"Well, don't worry it's my first day as well, so you'll fit in just fine in this class."

"Thank you."

Later that same morning…..

"Mr. Medina, I trust your first day is going well?" Headmaster Charleston asked.

"Yes, it is, thank you. I'm very excited to be teaching here."

"Not a step down from Stanford then?"

"It's different---it's exciting to be a part of the early educational development of a student."

The headmaster nodded. "Listen, I was wondering if you might be able to do me a favor?"

"What?"

"I need you to keep an eye on one of your students for me. Heather Danes."

"Do you mind me asking why? She seems like a quiet, sweet young woman from what I've seen thus far."

"She's a scholarship student from Stars Hollow. Her home life has not been traditional."

"In what sense?"

"She was apparently abandoned by her parents and has been raised by a man that owns a diner in Stars Hollow."

"That's horrible."

Meanwhile in the cafeteria….

"Is this seat taken?"

Heather looked up and saw a cute, young guy with blond hair and intense eyes smiling at her.

"No, please sit down."

"I'm Logan Huntzberger. And you're?"

"I'm Heather Danes."

"You're not from around here, are you?"

Heather blushed. "No, it's my first day here."

"Mine too."

Heather smiled back and they began talking. Meanwhile Paris and her friends were watching the scene with interest.

"She hasn't even been here a full day yet and she's already snagged the new guy?" Madeline whined.

"Yeah, how fair is that?" Louise nodded in agreement.

"Do you two realize who that is?" Paris answered.

"No," they replied in unison.

"That's Mitchum Huntzberger's son."
"Who?"

"What do you two live under a rock?"

"Why would…"

"Never mind." Paris shook her head not quite believing how dense her friends could be at times. Who was this new girl? And why was everyone seeming to fall so quickly to her charm? Paris wouldn't rest until she figured it all out.

Later that same day...

"Hi Mrs. Kim. Is Lane here?" Heather said pushing open the door to the Kim's antique shop.

"Lane! Heather's here." Mrs. Kim shouted.

"Thanks Mama."

"So how was it?" How was your first day at Chilton?"

"It was interesting…"

"You met a guy didn't you? Ok I want all the details."

Heather and Lane had been best friends for as long as they could remember. Lane had been a social outcast due to her strict religious upbringing and Heather because of her mysterious history.

"His name is Logan."

"Ooh. He sounds cute."

"Umm I haven't told Dad yet."

"You haven't. Why not?"

"It's just uncomfortable talking to…."

"Talking to a guy?"

"Yeah, I need a…"

"Mom?"

Heather nodded.

"Heather, I…"

"It's ok Lane. I should probably get going."

Lane nodded and watched as her friend left. She still didn't understand how someone could abandon a daughter…. How….