DISCLAIMER: all belongs to Joss Whedon, Sky and Sir are mine

The lesson was long and the teacher droned, though made it clear he wanted the students to know about shadow demons. Sky already knew everything there was to know about them and often found herself aching to correct the teacher on something he'd get wrong. It wasn't often but it happened which was forgivable considering everything known about shadow demons was completely based on theory. It was also obvious that Mr. Dupius suspected her. So she kept her mouth shut and took notes like the rest of the class, though she couldn't' help but yawn every now and then. Connor noticed this and caught up to her after class.

"Tired today or was he actually that boring?" He said causing Sky to smile.

"Boring, he can really drone can't he?" Connor laughed. "So what are we doing today?"

"Actually I've got to get down to the library, there's some research I have to do for ancient histories. Your welcome to come if you want." Sky looked up at him surprised at what he was asking. "I would love the company."

"I've got nothing better to do." She found herself replying. Odd, she thought, now she enjoyed his company? Connor led her through the building to the other end where the library was located. They picked a table near the stacks and set down their bags. "So, what are we looking for?"

"Mayans." He said already scanning the shelves of books. He looked side long at her and was shocked to see her actually looking. Connor smiled to himself, simply glad that she had come at all. They gathered a few books and Connor sat at one end of the table rummaging in his bag for a pen and paper. When he couldn't find any he looked up and saw Sky already holding out a blue pen and a couple of sheets in front of him like she had read his mind. He thanked her and began going through the books writing down anything useful. He looked up at her every now and then to find her reading through a small file. "What are you reading?" He finally asked. Sky looked up at him and smiled mischievously. She opened her mouth to say something but Connor answered for her. "Yah, yah, I know. You'll tell me when I'm ready." Sky giggled.

"You're getting to know me too well." Her eyes glittered Connor smiled suddenly feeling embarrassed. My God, he thought, I think I'm falling for her. He shook his head and returned to his notes. The bell rang and they gathered up their things and returned the books to their places on the shelves. Sky turned to leave and he suddenly couldn't bear it.

"Hey Sky," he said hastily. She turned to look at him and smiled.

"Hmm."

"I was wondering, you know if you ah, wanted to go to dinner tonight. With me. If you wanted." Sky giggled.

"You really suck when it comes to girls." Connor blushed slightly, he wasn't used to this. He was usually the bad ass, the one who didn't have to ask when it came to girls. But she was different he supposed, she's been different since the day he met her he reminded himself. "I'd love to here's my number," she said writing it on his hand. "Just tell me when and where." She smiled and skipped down the steps and around the corner. Connor smiled and walked into class.

That night Connor got himself dressed into his best clothes and gave himself one last look in the mirror. Finally satisfied with his appearance he grabbed the flower and opened the door. As he did a letter fell from the crack between the door and the post. He bent down and read that it was addressed to him but with no return address on the front. He tossed the letter on the table and headed out the door. Better to read it later than keep Sky waiting, he thought. He drove down her street and looked at his surroundings. This wasn't good; she was situated right in the middle of a major vampire hang out. Lots of the big vamp gangs liked to hang out around there. He rang her bell keeping one eye at his back. When Sky answered he couldn't help but look with both eyes. She was wearing a beautiful black dress that stopped just above the knees. It had thin straps and a low neck. She had her hair down and was wearing a silver necklace.

"Beautiful," he murmured. Sky giggled.

"Thanks, and don't worry about the street, there haven't been any robberies in a while." This pulled him out of his reverie.

"Robberies?" he asked, he knew the real reason but didn't want to mention it in case she didn't believe.

"Yah, it's a pretty tough town around here, but it's the cheapest I could find on short notice." Connor nodded and offered his arm; she took it and locked her door. He drove them to a small restaurant near the university. Sky looked at the menu prices as soon as they were given a table. "Connor are you sure you can afford this?" She inquired, concerned. Connor smiled.

"Order anything you want, it's no problem." She nodded in response. They ordered their food and drinks and waited quietly. "So, am I ready to know where you came from?" Sky smiled and shook her head.

"Tonight is just a regular night, just you and me in the present, in the now. The past is behind us and future has not yet come. You are not yet ready young padawan." She giggled. Connor rolled his eyes.

"Whatever." Their meals arrived and they tucked in. They spoke idle conversation throughout making sure to make the other laugh. The waiter had collected their empty plates and brought the dessert. They had ordered a chocolate cake and were going to share it because both were practically full. Connor drove her home in silence and walked her to her door.

"I hope you can trust me soon, I'm sure your past can't be that horrible." He smirked. Sky smiled lovingly at him and cupped his cheek in her hand.

"I've never met anyone like you Connor Brown. Thanks for dinner." She pecked him on the lips and entered her pad closing the door behind her. Connor stood at the closed door dumbfounded. He made his way back to his dorm room, his thoughts swimming. When he got home he noticed the letter on the table. He picked it up and opened it.

Dear Connor,

We have not yet met but I know you quite well. You are the son of the two most vicious vampires, an impossible feat yes. But it happened none the less. I am sorry to hear of the death of your father as I have had the privilege to have met him once or twice. His insouled self of course. I understand the problem that has occurred following his death, the influx of vampire and demon population in Dale. I also understand that you alone have been left to deal with this problem. But you are alone no more. There are new players in town, myself included, and I only wish to aid. If you wish to meet me and gain some help in this problem I would be more than obliged. I am sorry I cannot enclose my name at this time but I have already said too much if some one undead were to pick up this letter instead of yourself. Meet me at the corner of Young by the tree just outside your university at the end of your first period. I will know you and will come to you. Trust me when I say you will know me though we have not yet met.

I part with these words of good fortune.

Look to the Sky!

Connor put down the letter and went off to bed. He hadn't yet decided whether he would meet this aid or not by the time he fell asleep.