"Excuse me?" Brooklyn said, trying to get the attention of a blonde girl in her new school.

The girl turned to face Brooklyn, "Yeah?" she replied.

Brooklyn shied away slightly, "I'm sorry to bother you but I just started today and I can't find the library. Would you mind pointing me in the right direction?"

"Sure! I'm headed that way myself," she answered with a bright smile, "I'm Buffy, by the way."

"I'm Brooklyn, it's nice to meet you," she said, her tone still a little shy.

Buffy led her around a few corners before opening a set of double doors and revealing the library which was empty. "Do kids not study in here?" Brooklyn asked looking around confused.

Buffy shook her head, "Not really. Giles!" she yelled.

A man came out from an office area. He was tall with greying hair and glasses but very handsome, "What is it, Buffy?" he asked revealing his British accent only adding to his allure.

Buffy moved aside to reveal Brooklyn, "This is the new girl, Brooklyn. She needs some help finding some books," she revealed then turned to Brooklyn, "Bye. Hopefully, I'll see you around," she smiled then left.

"What books can I help you find?" Giles asked once Buffy had left.

Brooklyn's cheeks blushed a little when he spoke to her, "Um, I need the history book and A Tale of Two Cities. I have a report on it due Friday," she said quietly. Why was she so nervous?

Giles nodded, disappearing for a moment and returning promptly with the books she'd requested, "These should help. There's no rush to return them," he said with an awkward attempt at a smile, like his face never made that shape.

"Is it ok if I work in here?" she asked, unsure since there were no students to be seen.

Giles looked surprised at her question but nodded, "Of course! This is the library and it's made for studies. Let me know if you need anything at all," he said before disappearing back into his office.

Brooklyn set up her things at the table as she read over what she needed to know about the book so she could skim it. She sat for an hour going through the novel looking for useful quotes when Buffy popped back in.

"Giles, we have a situation!" she announced but stopped moving when she saw Brooklyn sitting there at the table.

Giles came out of the office once more, "What on Earth is going on, Miss Summers?" he looked as if he was trying to hide something and they both looked at Brooklyn like they wish she'd leave.

"You know, I can totally do all this at home so you guys handle whatever is going on," Brooklyn said in a hurt tone. She quickly packed up her books and basically ran out of there.

"Why was she still in here?" Buffy asked once Brooklyn was gone.

Giles took off his glasses, "She wanted to study in here. This is the school library so it's not that unusual. What seems to be the problem?" he asked, directing her attention back to the issue at hand.

Buffy was still staring at the table where Brooklyn had been, "Um, there's another slayer in town. I ran into her in the Bronze and she just seems off to me. Will you call her watcher? I just need you to do some checking up on this. I'll bring her by tomorrow," she explained.

Giles nodded, "Yes, I can do that. What's her name?"

"Faith," Buffy stated.