Chapter 1
-Summers' Mansion-
"Buffy you're going to be late for school if you don't hurry up." Joyce Summers called up to her daughter from the bottom of the main staircase.
"I'll be down in a minute Mom." Buffy yelled back down as she made a few last minute touches to her hair while walking past one of the hallway mirrors.
"I don't see why it takes you so long to get ready every morning." Joyce sighed as Buffy finally joined her downstairs. "You have a school uniform, it's not like you have to spend a lot of time finding the perfect outfit each morning."
"Maybe not the perfect outfit, but the perfect hair and make-up are a absolute must." Buffy replied as if her mother should already know this. "It takes time to look this natural." She added moving her hands up and down in-front of her to show of her finished look.
"You could always try actually going natural." Joyce suggested. "You don't need any make-up to make you look better." She smiled. "You're beautiful just the way you are."
Buffy blushed and rolled her eyes. "Mom..."
"It's true."
"Whatever." Buffy mumbled.
"There's fresh juice waiting for you in the kitchen as well as some eggs and toast." Joyce stated knowing shew wasn't going to get anywhere with the make-up discussion. "Make sure you actually eat something before you go. I've got to go to the gallery a bit early today, the new owner is coming in this morning."
"Okay." Buffy nodded as she watched her mother gather her things.
"You're Father's already left for his business trip." Joyce informed her daughter as she opened the front door.
"Oh. How long is this one for?" Buffy asked not really caring.
"Two weeks I think." Joyce replied.
"Where did he go this time?" Buffy questioned knowing that Hank Summers spent more time on his business trips then with his family he probably wouldn't even know it was her if they passed each other on the street.
"Chicago." Joyce replied after thinking about it for a few moments. "At least I think that's where he went this time."
"Right." Buffy nodded. "Didn't he just get back from LA like a day ago?"
"He did." Joyce sighed and checked to make sure she had everything she needed once more. "I'll see you later tonight Honey." She smiled giving Buffy a quick kiss on the cheek. "Be careful driving to school today."
"I will." Buffy promised. "Have a good day."
"You too." Joyce called back as she closed the door behind her.
"Buffy speaking." She replied as she hit the answer button on her steering wheel while making her way to school later that morning.
"..."
"I'm on my way now." Buffy answered.
"..."
"Okay. I'll see you soon." She smiled as she hit the end button and turned onto the road the school was on. "Sunnydale High, here I come."