Chapter 8 High Resolution. Tara hates Buffy even more and decides to take matters into her own hands. It's every girl for herself. I'm sorry for all the delays but here it is. Reviews are totally appreciated. You'll get a cookie. ; )

Tara walks over to Xander and Buffy kissing. She folds her arms and glares at the two as they then face her. Xander pushes Buffy aside softly.

"Tara," says Xander surprise to see her. Tara turns to face Buffy and slaps her in the face.

"Ouch," says Buffy feeling a slap for the very first time and not liking it at all. Buffy then slaps Tara back.

"Ouch," says Tara. "You little…" Tara starts to fight with Buffy and the two start pushing each other around.

"Tara stop," says Xander. "Buffy."

"What's going on here?" ask Spike. "Tara." Spike pulls her away from Buffy. Tara keeps swinging her hands around as Spike holds her.

"She's a…" Tara pushes Spike aside and walks away.

"Tara," Xander and Spike say at the same time. They both look at each other then start to walk to where Tara headed, but Willow gets in front of the two.

"I think you two should just stay right here," suggest Willow blocking the two. Willow then goes over to Tara. Anya looks at the guys then touches Buffy.

"That's so cool," says Anya looking at Xander. Spike looks at her strangely. Anya then walks over to where Tara and Willow are.

"What's wrong…you know I don't want to know," says Spike.

"Tara please stop," calls Willow. She catches up to Tara who is already at the parking lot. Tara turns around tears dripping down her cheek. "Tara don't cry." Willow wipes her tears. The two sit down on a bench near by.

"I knew it," says Tara. "I knew he'd fall for her. I knew she'd take him away from me."

"Tara take him away from you?" says Willow. "Xander wasn't your to begin with." Tara looks at Willow.

"I know," says Tara with a sad expression on her face.

"What about Spike?"

"He's sweet, but he can't compare to Xander."

"Sweetie, Xander's an idiot and I don't think you should fall for idiots."

"I love him Willow. I can't help it. It's like when you were in love with Oz."

"Yeah, but Oz wasn't an idiot. He saw what was right in front of him and he went for it."

"So what's up?" ask Anya as she comes walking over to the girls. "Are we breaking up the band?" Willow and Tara look at her.

"No," replies Willow.

"Good, cause that would suck," says Anya. "After all that Spike has done for us we so need to go through this all the way."

"Anya's right," says Tara. "It's so not right getting involve with your manager." Tara heads back to the warehouse. Willow and Anya follow her.

"Tara are you okay?" ask Spike as she came into the warehouse. Tara turns around to him.

"I'm good," says Tara with a smile. "Lets get this video done." Tara grabs her guitar and set up for the scene. Xander sees her and walks over to her.

"Tara we need to talk," says Xander. "It's about Buffy and…"

"Xander this is business," says Tara. "They'll be plenty of time to talk but not now. We got a video to do. Will you step out of my shot."

"Tara I.."

"Xander the video is what's important now. So why don't you get your girlfriend so we can finish this video." Xander nods his head and walks over to Buffy.

"She looks mad at me," says Buffy. "Why did Tara hit me?"

"Buffy I think she's jealous of you," says Xander still looking at Tara.

"Jealous. What does that mean?"

"Why did you kiss me?" ask Xander turning to Buffy.

"You were talking too much. I wanted to stop you." Xander laughs.

"Yeah, I tend to do that, but next time how about 'Xander stop talking.'"

"I'll do that."

"Go do the video. The girls are waiting." Buffy gives Xander a big smile and heads over to where the band is setting up. Tara glares at Buffy as she gets on her spot.

The girls finish shooting the video and they all are heading out of the warehouse. Xander opens the door for Buffy and he waits for Tara who is talking to Spike.

"I'm sorry for what happen today," says Tara. "I wasn't myself."

"There's always dilemmas with band mates," says Spike.

"Yeah, I guess so." Tara smiles at him as Spike takes her hands. Tara looks down as he holds her hands.

"So, what are you tonight," Spike ask. Tara's eyes shot up.

"Not much."

"What is he saying to her?" ask Xander to himself. "He's totally flirting with her."

"He is kind of cute," says Anya. Willow hits Anya on the arm. "What?" Xander rolls his eyes at Anya.

"Xander maybe he's just being polite and stuff," says Willow.

"No, Willow that's flirt mode," says Xander. Spike then opens his car door for Tara and she gets in.

"Guess she's not coming with," says Anya. "Can we go now." Xander glares at Anya as he gets into the drivers seat. He then sees Spike's car drive off.

At his home, later that day, Xander keeps pacing back and forth in his room. Buffy follows Xander with her eyes.

"Xander please stop moving," says Buffy. "You're making me dizzy." Xander stops.

"How is this happening?" ask Xander. He walks up to Buffy and touches her face. "How are you becoming real?"

"If you don't know then I don't know," replies Buffy. "I kind of like it." Buffy hold Xander's hand on her cheek.

"But there has gotta be an explanation."

"Why is it so important to find out?"

"Because it is. I've created a hologram that turns into a real person."

"Maybe I'm special."

"That you are, but why?"

"Because of you."

"I don't deserve the credit."

"You made me. You deserve the credit."

"Xander," Giles calls from downstairs.

"I'll be back," says Xander to Buffy. He heads down the stairs. "Yeah, dad."

"Do you know where Tara I?" Xander is surprise by his father concern tone and question.

"She hasn't come home," says Darla who walks over to the two. "I'm worried about her."

"You didn't give her a ride home, did you?" ask Giles.

"No, I mean she was suppose to come with us but she left with Spike."

"Why did you let her go with him? Oh my gosh I'm thinking the worst."

"It's alright Darla. I'm sure Tara's alright," says Giles trying to calm her down. He leads her over to the sofa.

"Did you call her cell phone?" ask Xander as he takes out his and speed dials her number.

"Yes, and she doesn't answer," replies Darla.

"What's going on?" ask Buffy coming downstairs. Everyone's eyes fall on Buffy.

"Tara is missing," says Xander.

"Missing, but we saw her…"

"She hasn't come home Buffy," says Giles.

"This is Tara's mom. This is our new band mate," says Xander.

"She lives here with you two?" ask Darla.

"Um, yes…no" The two say distinct responses. They look at each other.

"Maybe I can help," says Buffy.

"Buffy I don't think you can help," says Xander.

"We should head out and search for her," says Giles.

"But I can help," says Buffy. Xander turns to Buffy. "Tara's digital watch is connected into the internet. I can get into the internet and can find her."

"What is she talking about?" ask Darla very confused.

"You see Mrs. McClay," says Xander. "Buffy is not your ordinary girl. She's a hologram. And there are some technicalities like this." Xander grabs Buffy's hand and lifts it up.

"How in the world…" ask Giles.

"She's not real you said. How can you touch her?" says Darla.

"I'm unique," replies Buffy. She turns to Xander. "Lets go find Tara."