Chapter 2.

As she walks away he watches her walk down the hall. Then he scratches his head and goes to class.

The high school is not far away from U.C. Sunnydale so Dawn meets up with Willow and Tara.

"How was school?" ask Willow as Dawn walks up to her.

"It's school Willow," Dawn replies.

"I always liked the first day of school," says Willow.

"Willow not everyone likes school like you do." says Dawn. The three walk towards Tara's car.

"What's the matter with liking school?" ask Willow.

"Nothing," says Tara entering the conversation. "I find that very attractive." Willow smiles as the three get into Tara's car.

Back at the school Damon recognizes a girl driving in a car in front of the school. He runs down the steps to get her attention. As he gets closer he knows that it is she. (Michelle Branch-Everywhere beginning then fades.)

"Casandra Hart," Damon calls. "What are you doing here? I thought small towns weren't your thing."

"Yeah, but the houses are spread more apart here," she replies with a smile. "I like to have my space."

"Hey, Damon," says a little girl half Damon's size entering Casandra's car.

"Hey, squirt," says Damon.

"Don't call me squirt," says the girl Casandra's little sister, Samantha. "I'm a freshman."

"So where are you living," ask Damon.

"About a block from here," replies Casandra. "You can't miss it. You want a ride?"

"Sure," Damon replies quickly and gets into the back seat of the car.

Meanwhile Willow and Tara take Dawn to the magic shop. They park on the side of the street and head into the magic shop.

"I'll bet you Giles is timing us," says Dawn. Willow opens the door to shop.

Casandra goes by the magic shop and Damon sees Dawn entering the shop.

"Stop the car," says Damon. He opens the door and turns to Casandra. "Need some herbs for John. Here is our number. Call anytime." Damon gives her a piece of paper and turns to cross the street. He stumbles into the shop

out of breath.

"What took you?" says Giles to the girls.

"Told ya," says Dawn. She puts her books down behind the counter and sits on the counter. That's when she notices Damon entering the shop. He smiles and wanders.

"Get off," says Giles to Dawn. "That's not a chair." Dawn gets off.

"Come on Tara lets go help the customer." says Willow.

Damon is amaze at all the books on the shelves. He reads from vampires, monsters, witches, werewolves, and demons. These are just a couple of the extraordinary people he is to encounter here in sweet old Sunnydale.

"Can I help you?" ask Willow tapping him on the shoulder from behind. He jumps and turns around quickly.

"Um, you startled me," he says.

"What are you looking for?" ask Tara.

"Herbs," he replies. This is the only thing that comes to his mind.

At the counter Giles opens the register to put roles of pennies and quarters into the register. He looks at Dawn.

"So, how was your day?" he asks Dawn.

"It was a typical day. Nothing exciting." Dawn replies. "Pretty boring."

"That sounds like something Buffy would..."says Giles. He stops then bows his head. "I'm sorry Dawn I didn't mean to..."

"It's all right Giles," says Dawn. "We all got to move on." Giles then sees the witchcraft book Dawn had with her books. He goes down to retrieve it.

"What's this?" ask Giles holding the book in his hand.

"Would you believe summer reading," say Dawn. Giles gives her a stern look. "I can explain."