Okay, so this is my first Buffy fic on FFN, or anywhere at that. I think it's going to be a great story and I'm praying I'll get lots of reviews. (hint, hint, wink, wink, nudge, nudge) The story's an AU and it's a different meeting between Buffy, Angel, and Spike. All your other favorite characters are in it too so don't panic.

I disclaim the show of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and all the characters. It was created by a wonderful God-like man, Joss Whedon.

Chapter 1: Wondering

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::Sunnydale High School, Summer's Car::

"Buffy I still expect no trouble; I don't want any calls so soon. You've only been here a month. And please remember, no cheating, no smoking…"

"No cheating, no smoking, no sex, no fights, and no skipping." Buffy's voice overlapped her mom's, then she sighed. "Mom you have said the same thing every day you drop me off. C'mon, you have to trust me by now. I've already made friends, good friends, and my grades are better. There's no need to worry."

"I can't help it, Buffy, I'm your mother, I worry all the time," she smiled.

Buffy got out of the car and leaned into the window. "Everything is fine I like it here."

Joyce nodded, "Good, but don't get too comfortable." Buffy smiled sand turned to walk away. "Oh, and Buffy," She stopped. "You're wrong. I don't trust you, not yet. It will be awhile before you gain that back. I hope you know that."

Buffy lifted her head looking at the school. "I know." She walked away without another word.

Strolling through the school Buffy wonder how things changed so fast. 'What the hell happened to me? When did things become so difficult?' Her thoughts were halted when she saw him….saw his dark eyes.

'Huh. There he is again, standing alone, watching me.' Buffy slowed her pace so she could take a better look. 'Wow, he's so cute! But why would he be looking at me? No, no he can't be looking at me. I mean why would he? I must just be imaging things.' Shaking her head in disappointment she decided to go find her friends.

Walking into the commons Buffy spotted Willow and Xander sitting in the lounge area. She went to sit with them. "Hey Wills, hey Xander.

"Ah, the Buffster finally joins. Where you been?" Buffy sat across form them.

"Just wandering…" she added quietly, "and wondering," Xander didn't seem to notice, but Willow had.

Xander stood up and sat next to Buffy. "So Buffy, you ready to fail that Chemistry test with me? Calculating the molar heat capacity of a substance," he sighed, "it's a complete mystery to me."

Buffy smiled but it didn't reach her eyes. Xander continued, "Hey Will maybe you can--"

"Buffy," Willow interrupted. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" She tilted her head to an empty spot by the door.

Walking away for some privacy Buffy spoke. "Will what's up? Something going on with you and Oz?" When Buffy first came to Sunnydale she was surprised to see someone as shy as Willow dating a guy like Oz, but after seeing the way they looked at each other, she saw how perfect they were together. Buffy wished she could find a boy like that.

Willow smiled thinking of Oz. "No, no. Nothing wrong there, but I think something's wrong here," She pointed to Buffy.

"Nothing's wrong,I just wonder about," She was unsure, so she spoke slowly and quietly, "someone… sometimes."

"Who is he? Who is he? Who is he?!" Willow was clearly excitedly interested. Buffy wasn't sure now if she wanted to share her concerns.

"Will, calm down, it's not a big deal."

"It is sooo a big deal. You like someone and you're finally telling me."

"Willow. I—wait what do you mean finally? Did you know?" she nodded. "I'm not even sure I like him. I'm just ...interested."

"In who?" Willow was becoming impatient.

Buffy sighed. "What can you tell me about Angel?"

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I hope you enjoyed so plz R&R.