Rory anxiously awaited the bus. Finally, when she spotted the large yellow vehicle turn around the block she smiled and picked up her book bag from the sidewalk. The doors of the bus opened and Rory quickly glanced around at the seats hoping to spot Sheena. After discovering that Sheena was not on the bus, she slumped into a vacant seat. She suddenly felt disappointed and let down, she began to stare out the window, resorting back to her old habit.

The school bus stopped, and Rory was the last to step off. She slowly walked towards the school. She spotted Lane and Eric by the water fountain.

"Rory!" Lane waved. "Hey!"

Rory faked a smile and waved in return. She walked over to the couple.

"Hey, guys, what's up?" she asked.

"Well, I've been explaining to Lane the difference between Christianity and Catholicism." Eric replied. "She's still having trouble understanding though."

"I am not." Lane laughed. "I understand the difference; I just don't understand the purpose."

"I've wanted to bring her to church with me for a while, but she won't come with me." Eric complained to Rory. "I have to go to her church every Sunday."

"You know how Mrs. Kim is." Rory answered. "Strictly Christian."

"Besides, I think we almost have you converted." Lane smiled.

"Oh, do you?" Eric teased.

Rory was beginning to enjoy her morning again as she watched her two friends. Something told Rory to turn her head and when she did, she noticed Sheena was walking up the sidewalk.

"Sheena!" Rory exclaimed. Rory motioned for Sheena to come towards her.

A huge smile crept onto Sheena's face as she became closer to the teenagers.

"Lane, Eric, this is Sheena. Sheena, this is Lane and Eric." Rory introduced.

"Hi." Lane extended her hand.

"Hey, Belgium girl, right?" Eric asked.

"Is that what everyone is calling me?" Sheena asked.

"Is it true?" Lane asked. "Are you from Belgium?"

"Of course it's true." Rory answered rudely.

Lane cast Rory a strange look. Lane had never heard that tone in Rory's voice before. It was like she was insulted by Lane's question, which actually had nothing to do with Rory.

"Awesome." Eric replied. "Can you speak another language?"

"French and Spanish." Sheena answered.

"Say something!" Eric replied excitedly.

Sheena blushed. "I don't know what to say."

"Say anything." Lane added. "He'll never leave you alone to you do."

"I can't think of anything right now." Sheena replied nervously. "I'll say something later."

"Yea, come on guys, don't aggravate her." Rory said as she narrowed her eyes.

"Rory, are you okay?" Lane asked.

"I'm fine." Rory replied. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"I don't know; you just seem weird today."

"I'm not."

"Sorry." Lane apologized.

The first bell for class ring, and Eric grabbed Lane's arm.

"May I escort you to class, pretty lady?" Eric asked jokingly.

Lane shrugged. "Since we have it together, I guess it could be arranged."

Eric extended his other arm to Rory. "And I believe this lovely girl has the class as well. May I?"

"I'm going to walk with Sheena." Rory replied. "She still doesn't know her way around the school very well."

"As you wish, madam." Eric turned and led Lane into the building.

Rory and Sheena began walking.

"So, where's your first class?" Rory asked.

"I have Trig." Sheena answered.

"Trig?" Rory repeated. "That's an eleventh grade class."

"I have already had Algebra 2 in Belgium."

"Oh. I guess they're a little more advanced over there, huh? Rory glanced down at her feet. "So, you weren't on the bus this morning." Rory noted.

Sheena giggled. "I missed it. My aunt had to bring me to school."

Rory smiled. "Oh. Who is your aunt?" Rory asked. "I'm sure I know her, Stars Hollow has no strangers."

"Sheila Stepp." Sheena replied. "My uncle's name is Tom."

Rory searched her mind over and over. "Sheila and Tom…." Rory bit her lip. "I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I don't think I know them. Did they just move here?"

"No, they have been here a while." Sheena answered. "My aunt grew up here."

"Wow. This is freaky." Rory replied. "I thought I knew everyone in town."

They reached Sheena's classroom.

"Well, I guess I'll see you later." Rory replied as she turned and hurried to her class so she wouldn't be late.

Lane and Eric spotted Rory in the hallway from their seats. The final bell for first period rang, and Rory barely made it into the classroom.

"A little sooner, next time, Ms. Gilmore." The teacher replied.

"Sorry." Rory replied as she slipped into her seat next to Lane.

By the time Lunch came, Rory was scanning the halls in search of Sheena. After several minutes of searching she found her.

"Hey." Rory smiled as she walked towards Sheena. "Do you want to eat lunch with Lane, Eric and me?"

Sheena appeared to be overjoyed by the invitation. "Sure!"

Lane and Eric already had their trays, and were sitting at their usual table. Lane glanced up and spotted Rory and Sheena.

"She's bringing her to lunch." Lane remarked.

"So?" Eric asked. "She's cool."

"She makes Rory act funny." Lane protested.

"Be nice, Lane."

Lane sighed. "I always am."

Sheena and Rory sat down at the table. Rory usually sat beside Lane every day, but this time she pulled her chair closer to Sheena. Lane, who silently became disappointed, took a sip of her milk to avoid looking offended.

"Shoot." Sheena randomly stated. "I didn't get any ketchup."

"Oh, here you can have mine." Rory spoke the words faster than a speeding bullet.

"Thank you, Rory. You're so sweet." Sheena smiled. "Here, we can share. You'll have two packs and so will I."

"Hey, you said my name really well that time." Rory replied proudly.

After seeing this gesture, it took all of Lane's mortal power to not gag herself. What a ridiculous scene. Lane quietly sat through the rest of the lunch hour while Eric, Sheena, and Rory engaged in conversation.