Buffy tried her hardest to pay attention as her professor continued rambling on and on about how technology would soon rule them all. She was so unfocused she didn't realize she was doodling Tara's name all over her notebook until she felt someone tap her on the shoulder.

"Buffy the class is over now," Willow said as she gave her friend a look on concern.

"Oh my bad," Buffy said as she closed her notebook and gathered her things.

"Are you feeling okay?" Willow asked as she followed her blonde friend into the hallway.

"Fine," Buffy said with a smile as she stepped outside followed closely by Willow.

Willow looked at her strangely, "are you thinking about that cute guy we saw yesterday in the library? Riley I think his name is."

Buffy laughed but stopped when a hurt look flashed across Willow's face. "Sorry Will not laughing at you but no I'm defiantly not thinking about Riley."

"Then Angel?" Willow mentioned timidly.

Buffy's mouth dropped open at the mention of her ex; she can't even remember the last time she thought about him.

"Buffy?" Willow asked pulling Buffy from her thoughts.

"Sorry Will, I must of have spaced," Buffy lied as she turned and continued walking.

"Angel would want you to move on," Willow said completely oblivious to Buffy's change in mood.

Buffy's mind quickly flashed back to the last time she saw Angel after they blew up the high school, she had been heartbroken when he walked away but now she was in college and she had met Tara and things were really starting to get better. She knew her heart was safe.

"Earth to Buffy," Willow said as she waved her hand in the slayers face trying to get her attention.

Buffy shook her head as she tried to focus on what her best friend was saying. "Sorry Will."

"Are you sure you're okay?" Willow asked as they entered the living room of their dorm.

"I'm fine, just thinking," Buffy answered as she took a seat on the couch facing the window.

Willow gave her a small smile as she sat next to her. "Do you still think about him?" Willow asked thinking the reason for Buffy's distraction was Angel.

Buffy took a deep breath as she thought about it, "I guess sometimes I do, I mean I did love him at one point."

"But you don't anymore?"

Buffy's mind flashed to Tara and how she was instantly drawn to the shy witch, "no not anymore."

Willow smiled, "I'm glad you are trying to move on. So who's the lucky guy?"

Buffy's mouth dropped open, "who said there was a guy?"

Willow shrugged, "you tell me."

Buffy laughed, "there is no guy, believe me."

Willow frowned, "then what has you so distracted.

"Patrolling mostly," Buffy lied.

Willow nodded as she seemed to accept her answer.

Buffy let out a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. She smiled when she looked up and saw Tara walking towards them.

"Hey," Buffy greeted her with a smile.

Willow looked up as she saw the other blonder approach.

"Willow you remember Tara, she was in our history class," Buffy said as she put her hand on Tara's lower back.

"Oh yeah hey," Willow said as she gave her a small wave.

Tara waved shyly back.

"I didn't know you two hung out outside of class," Willow said as she looked between the two girls who seemed nervous.

"She was umm helping me with some homework," Buffy lied as her hand brushed Tara's sending shivers down both girls' spines.

"You could have asked me," Willow mumbled a hint of hurt in her voice.

"Sorry Will, didn't think too," Buffy lied again.

Tara shifted back and forth as she looked between the two friends, who seemed to be at a standoff.

"I I I didn't mean to cause trouble," Tara stuttered as she turned to leave.

"Wait don't go," Buffy said as she grabbed her arm.

Tara turned back around and gave the slayer a shy smile, which Buffy was quick to return.

"So how often do you guys study?" Willow asked oblivious to the secret smiles the blondes were sharing with each other.

"Umm," Buffy began as she tried to think of something to say.

"About twice a week," Tara told the red head as she shot Buffy a smile.

Buffy mouthed a thank you as she smiled back.

Willow was still completely oblivious as she pouted about being excluded from their study session. She perked up when she saw Riley approaching. "Riley, hey Riley," she shouted to the approaching TA.

"Hey guys," Riley said as he gave them a small wave.

Hey," Buffy mumbled as she waved back.

Riley beamed at her as he looked between the girls. "What's up?"

"Just talking about Buffy and Tara's study sessions," Willow answered with a frown.

"Oh cool, what class are you having trouble with?"

"I'm not really having trouble, Tara is just helping me get some extra studying time in," Buffy answered.

"Oh well if you ever need some extra help, just let me know. I would love to give you a hand, "Riley said with a smile.

Tara frowned as she glanced towards Buffy who gave him a small smile, "thanks but I think we have it covered.

"Oh okay," Riley said as he ran his hand through his hair.

The group stood there staring at each other awkwardly for a beat until Buffy broke the silence, "well this has been fun but I should really get going," she said as she waved goodbye to everyone and bolted for the door.

Tara frowned as she watched her go, "I should um go to," she mumbled as she headed in the opposite direction.

"That was weird," Willow said as she watched her go.

"So I wanted to ask you something," Riley said nervously as he glanced towards the door Buffy bolted from.

"Sure what is it?" Willow asked.

"Is Buffy seeing anyone?"

Willow shirked and jumped up and down causing several students to glare at her as they walked by.

Riley jumped as he shot her a grin.

"Sorry," she mumbled. "No she's not, you should as her out."

Riley beamed, "really?"

"Really," Willow said with a smile. "And I will help you."

"Great," Riley said as he and Willow headed towards their dorms.