"Hi guys" Dawn walks into the Magic Box and over to where Willow, Tara, and Xander are sitting researching the Glory fight. They still haven't found anything. Giles was worried he'd have to contact the Council before they could get the answers. Giles was off checking the inventory and Anya was at the register.
"Where's Buff?" Xander asked.
"Patrolling, I think." Dawn really hated lying, but she knew that they would tell when they were ready. Besides, they were supposed to patrol before their 'date'. Plus she kind of liked being the only one in on their little secret. It made her feel needed and somewhat special. Xander seemed disappointed.
"She usually stops by first."
"I think she was…" Dawn stopped in mid-thought when someone very familiar, but unwanted, especially by Buffy, walked into the shop. Everyone got quiet, wondering why he was here.
"Hey guys. Where's Buffy? I need to talk with her."
"She's patrolling." Willow wasn't sure if her friend would want to talk with her ex, but she wasn't good at lying.
"Okay. See you later."
He left and everyone just stared after him.
"What is he doing here?" Dawn was thinking of what would happen if he found Buffy and Spike. It didn't look good. For him, that is.
