Tara, eyes wide open, looks at Buffy and she pushes herself against the table to take a step backwards. It’s something that she couldn’t never suspected. She knew that Buffy had a overwhelming schedule, but not that kind of schedule.

Tara : " I should go …" (she runs to the door and leaves)

Willow : " Tara! Wait!" (runs after her)

Buffy : " Way to go people!" (frustrated)

Giles : " Tara can be useful, she knows magic and she is strong, and she has a quality that Willow doesn’t have… Self-control. " (looking straight in Buffy’s eyes)

Buffy : " Maybe, but we don’t have time to chat or cast spells…"

Giles : " I have to put a stop to this. Willow will destroy her power and herself. She abuses of the magic and soon it will backfire on her." ( gravely)

They both look towards the front door.

OUTSIDE THE MAGIC BOX- on the sidewalk

Willow runs outside the store to find Tara, but no signs of her anywhere. Willow is completely disappointed, she let’s herself drop her knees on the ground. She cries. She shouts

" WHY ARE YOU AFFRAID? "

Tara gets out of her hiding place and comes forward to Willow.

Tara : " I overreacted, I’m sorry. I’m not afraid of you. I wanted answers… I wanted to know if I was getting myself a date with the devil herself." (smiles)

Willow : (arrogant tone) " What did he tell you? Let me guess! I’m a wicca, and I can do stuff, and I fight against bad, I fight on Buffy’s side! Bla Bla Bla… (changing tone)That’s it! You came here to meet with Buffy! Of course! How can I be so stupid? It’s so obvious! You like her! That’s why you’re getting close to me! You’re getting close to me because you’re in love with Buffy! "

Willow is still knees to the ground. Tara sits on the sidewalk to be on the same level that Willow.

Tara : " Willow, I don’t know how to say this… I have feelings for you. I enjoy every minutes that I spend with you. I don’t want to do anything with Buffy. You’re the one that stole my heart in the corridor that morning. I really think about you all the time… I enjoy your company, your laugh, your smile, everything… The only reason why I’m here is to know with whom I’m dealing with… I want to know what to face when I’m with you…"