Tara Maclay is a high school basketball player. She is very popular with the athletics people. First day back as a senior starts today & Tara is waiting for her friends to pick her up. Faith, Xander & Jesse rocked up.

"Hey T how are you this morning ready for a exciting year" Faith said

"I'm ok, yeah looking forward to win a championship this year with you guys"

"Hell yeah T we are definitely gonna win this year" Xander replied.

They arrived at school & sat in there normal table chatting away when the cheerleaders walked by & a new cheerleader they havn't seen with bright long red hair was with them. Tara made eye contact with the girl & they both smiled at each other.

"Hey T you with us" Xander asked Tara. Being startled out of her stare fest she replid "What. Oh yeah i'm good" Faith laughed "You were checking out the new cheerleader. You don't have a chance with her T. She is a cheerleader they are always snobby & up themselves. You deserve to have someone who is kind & smart T. We love you & want you to be happy"

"Yeah I know you guys are looking after me. But she seems different"

Oz looked at her & said "How do you know you havn't even spoke to her yet" "I know but I have a feeling about her ok" The bell rings & they all head to there first class. As Tara walks in with Xander they take there seats & start chatting away until the teacher announces his arrival.

"Ok class take your seats & pay attention we have a new student her name is Willow Rosenberg. You all know her parents millionare Ira & Sheila Rosenberg. Please take a seat miss Rosenberg" Xander & Tara exchange looks once they hear that Willow is rich. All thru class Willow keeps her head down feeling all eyes on her when all her classmates know she has money.

The rest of the day went slowly for Willow she has wanted to know the blond's name but didn't want to ask anyone. She had cheerleading practise & was excited for that she loves being a cheerleader it has made her grow as a person.

"Hey Will how was your first day" Buffy asked. "It was ok. The teachers told all my classmates that i had money so i'm not looking forward to what will happen to me in the next few weeks"

"That sucks we will look after you Will don't worry" Buffy said with a smile. "Thanks Buff" Willow was happy to have a friend like Buffy. The girls heard basketballs being bounced & looked at the court. "These guys will win state with the way Tara is playing" Anya said looking at the team warm up."Which one is Tara" Willow asked looking at the blond shooting. "She is the blond with the ball at the free throw line. She is a great player"

Willow had a smile on her face by knowing her name. When Tara looked up they locked eyes again & shyly smiled at each other. "I''m gonna like this practise" Willow said. "You can't date her Will she is a jock. We don't mix" Willow looked at the girls & said "I'm gonna change that. She is hot" "Good luck Will if you can get a date with her" Buffy said stretching.