**Chapter 1: The Return of the Playa**

I stepped out of my car and onto the campus of College au, the sun shining down on me as I took a deep breath of the crisp Canadian air. It had been a few years since I'd graduated from Island High, and I'd spent that time honing my skills, building my reputation as a player. Alejandro Harris, the king of seduction, was back, and I was ready to take on the challenge of College au. As I made my way to my dorm, I couldn't help but think about my past. My time on Total Drama Island had been... eventful, to say the least. I'd had my fair share of romantic entanglements, but none had ever really stuck. That was, until Heather. She was the one girl who'd ever managed to get under my skin, and even though we'd had our ups and downs, I couldn't deny the chemistry between us. I pushed open the door to my dorm room, and was greeted by my new roommate, a guy named Max. He was a bit of a nerd, but he seemed like a cool dude, and we quickly got to talking. "Hey, man, welcome to College au," Max said, extending a hand. "I'm Max." I shook it, grinning. "Alejandro Harris, but my friends call me Alex. What's the scoop on this place?" Max shrugged. "It's a typical college, I guess. Parties, classes, the usual. But be warned, there's some pretty intense drama going on here." I raised an eyebrow. "Drama, eh? Sounds like my kind of place." As we chatted, I couldn't help but notice the flyer on the bulletin board. "College au's Got Talent" was written in bold letters, with a picture of a microphone and a stage. I felt a spark of interest ignite within me. This could be the perfect opportunity to get back into the spotlight, to show the students of College au what I was capable of. Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from an unknown number. I smiled as I read the message. "Hey, Alex. Heard you're back in town. Looking forward to seeing you around campus." My heart skipped a beat as I realized who it had to be. Heather. She was here, at College au. I felt a rush of excitement, and I knew that this was going to be an interesting semester. I looked up at Max, who was watching me with a curious expression. "You know a girl named Heather, man?" I asked, trying to sound casual. Max's eyes lit up. "Oh, you mean Heather Morris? Yeah, she's a senior here. Rumor has it, she's got a bit of a reputation." I grinned, intrigued. "Oh? What kind of reputation?" Max leaned in, a conspiratorial look on his face. "Let's just say she's got a few secrets up her sleeve. But hey, you're not here to get tangled up in drama, right?" I chuckled, feeling a thrill of anticipation. "You never know, man. You never know."