"Danny Fenton…" he called, "Danny? Mr. Foley have you seen Mr. Fenton this morning?"
"No sir. I haven't seen him since last night." Tucker answered honestly.
"Hm. Alright then." Mr. Lanscer took the cap off his pen and began to right something on the attendance sheet.
"Wait! Wait. I'm here." Danny ran into the classroom out of breath and stood next to Lancer.
"Ah. Mr. Fenton. Do you have an excuse note?" He asked.
"No sorry. I was just running late." Danny said looking at the floor.
"Well then I'll have to mark you tardy. I'll see you after school. Now take a seat next to Mr. Foley, I have an important announcement to make." Mr. Lancer said as he handed Danny a pink slip.
Danny plopped himself down in the empty desk next to Tucker.
"Where were you Danny?" He asked, "You're never late."
"I just slept in is all. I was up late last night." Danny answered.
Tucker looked at him worriedly, but quickly turned his attention back to Mr. Lancer.
"Now students, today we will be receiving a new student. She just moved here Saturday from Salem, Oregon. I expect everyone to behave respectfully and give her a warm, Casper High welcome!" Mr. Lancer announced enthusiastically.
The door to the classroom opened as everyone waited with anticipation.
"You hear that Danny? We get a new student!" Tucker whispered excitedly.
"Class, this is Clover Morris." Mr. Lancer informed the class.
A girl stepped in cautiously. She looked strait at Danny. She had big blue eyes that sparkled when she saw him. Once Danny figured out she was looking at him, she quickly turned her attention to Mr. Lanser. When her head turned, her long brown hair swung over her shoulder. She wore a one strap, black, belly shirt with an electric blue, full sleeve covering her other arm. She also had a black mini skirt to match. To top it all off, she had black boots and silver armbands. She fumbled with the books in her arms as she looked nervously around the room.
"Well, I'm sure you're probably shy." Lancer said to her in a sweet tone, "Why don't you take a seat behind Paulina."
Seeing the opportunity to bring another helpless girl to the popular side, Paulina waved her had in the air to gesture over Clover. She walked over nervously and took the seat assigned to her. Mr. Lancer began a lecture on the importance of hygiene, which no one was listening to, as they were too busy murmuring to one another about the new kid. Paulina turned around and smiled.
"Hi Clover." She whispered. "I'm Paulina. Don't pay attention to this class. They're all dorks! You can sit with me at lunch ok?"
Clover nodded reluctantly. She then took another look at Danny. This time, when he caught her gaze, he waved. She smiled weakly, and then turned her attention back to Paulina whom she had realized was still talking.
Danny nudged Tucker who had also been watching Clover.
"What is it?" He asked Danny.
"There's something strange about that kid, Clover." Danny said in a whisper.
"What, like the fact that she can ignore Paulina and still be really hot?" Tucker teased.
"Uh no. More along the line of when she looked right at me when she came in." Danny corrected.
"I think you just want her attention." Tucker taunted.
Danny glared at him.
"Well, I know we should probably try to gain her friendship before Paulina goes in for the kill." Tucker advised him.