Okay -- so a new history teacher isn't a real surprise. Alaric's been dead...for a while now. And it's been a while since Tyler's bothered coming to class. He's tired of being stared at, hearing people whisper about his mom and her "accident" -- he and Caroline had broken up shortly after her death. Things aren't really going well in this time in his life.

But his mother's last wish was to see him graduate so here he is, trying to actually go to class and not just compel himself good grades. At least a new girl and new teacher means some attention off him for a while.

It's the little things, sometimes.

He's not really paying attention, kind of idly doodling when he hears his name called. His head snaps up and he glances over. New girl is kind of cute -- it could be a hell of a lot worse.

"Yeah, that's fine."