Chapter 34
Buffy thought about Willow's theory. It made sense that Amy's fire was accidental, part of her inner rage. Buffy should remember to reach out to Amy later. But was Amy responsible for the flying knife? The accidents? Buffy feared another possibility. The blonde girl Tara. She had been watching the tryouts, and seemed to watch Buffy intensely during class. Buffy had decided against looking into this, it wasn't her fight. But if Tara was obsessed with her Buffy needed to find out. Buffy confronted Tara in private. She went straight to the point.
Buffy: I was attacked by a flying knife last week.
Tara: Are you okay?
Buffy: Yeah, I'm still walking. Were you behind this knife?
Tara: No, I wouldn't hurt you.
Buffy: This might sound stupid, but I heard a rumor you were into witchcraft.
Tara: Wicca. We're an earth-based polytheistic religion.
Buffy: You're choice of religion is your business. But I also saw you watching me at the tryouts, and later in class.
Tara: I'm sorry, I didn't think you noticed.
Buffy: Why are you watching me?
Tara: I'm sorry. I have, a little crush on you.
Buffy: Oh. I'm actually flatterred, but I'm not into girls.
Tara: I understand, and I'm sorry if I make you uncomfortable.
Buffy: It's cool. As long as you don't attack me or anyone else, we're fine.
Tara: Thank you.