Chapter 45
Friday September 21t 2012. According to Willow there were only 258 days until graduation. Not to mention 15 days until the homecoming dance. Buffy didn't know these things off the top of her head, had to ask Willow. After her research at the library Buffy went to the "Magick shop" to talk with mr. Giles. She was suprised that Tor and Rhonda were working here now. She soon realized that they were probably working off their damages. Giles figured they just needed some discipline, and he could use some free labor. Buffy asked to speak with Giles in private.
Buffy: This may sound crazy, I think my house might be haunted.
Giles: Well I'm not ignoring that possibility. But usually these "hauntings" have a more mundane explanation. I have some books you might be interested in.
Buffy: Anything on how to contact ghosts?
Giles: No, and I don't recommend that you try.
Buffy; It's a magic store, don't you have a ouija board?
Giles: That is not to be trifled with. If you try to contact a ghost, it's like an open invitation to all spirits. And you have no idea what you might contact in the process.
Buffy began walking out of the store, feeling dejected. That guy really needed to work on his sales pitch. As she was walking away Tara approached Buffy. They hadn't spoken since monday, when Buffy interrogated Tara and Tara admitted to having a crush on Buffy. This conversation was likely going to be awkward.
Tara: I can help.
Buffy: With what?
Tara: Mr. Giles won't help you contact your ghost, but I can.
Buffy: You know how to contact ghosts?
Tara: Yes. I'm not an expert but I've seen them before.
Buffy: Thank you. I have no idea how to do it and could use all the help I can get.