Title: What a Small World (1/?)
Author: Marie Carrère
Email: marie-carrere@cox.net
Disclaimer: You know the drill. I only wish I owned the characters, etc. But alas I'm but a poor, poor high school student who likes to think up ideas to make denial easier.
Distribution: It's highly unlikely anyone would want to post my fic. But since one of my best friends will probably feel obligated it will go on Eleni's site Your Eyes, http://www.sphosting.com/yeye/. (Check out her site it's awesome.) If for some strange reason you do want my fic most likely you are a bit crazy, but so am I. So just let me know where and go ahead and take it.
Rating: If you watch the show you can definitely read this.
Summary: Ummm…I guess it's amazing how everyone is so connected through each other. (Will that do?)
Spoilers: Just general stuff. I kind of pick and choose what I like and manipulate it how I see fit. Some stuff from BtVS:5 and A:2, but nothing to major (at least not that I'm aware of)
Dedication: To one of my bestest friends, Eleni. She just keeps trying to encouraging me and puts up with me. I miss you so much. And to my other bestest friends: Ree, Sara, Michelle, and Tim. I miss everyone so much. Love ya guys. You're the best.
Author's Notes1: This is my first fic. I usually just help friends come up with ideas and plan out since I'm not that good at writing. This is not beta'd, so sorry for my errors I'll try not to make too many.
AN2: Also, I don't usually stick to writing the characters as they usually act. I like them better my way it suits my purposes. So sorry if you're a stickler for everyone being in character.
Feedback: Please, please be honest. I can take it I swear. As I said this is my first fic and I want to know how I'm doing. And whether I should continue or not.

Finally, on to the fic!
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"Yo Angel man, can I head out early," Gunn calls out to his boss.
"We still have to check one location," replied Angel.
"Yeah, but can't you handle it," argued Gunn.

Before Angel had a chance to answer Cordelia cut in.
"Why can't you stay, it's not like you have a hot date or something."

"Yo woman you don't have to put others down just coz you can't get a date."

"As if, I can get more dates than you," Cordy indignantly snapped back.

"Well I don't see you ever going out or asking to leave early. And for your information I have plans to meet someone and she is one hot chick."

"I don't believe you have a date," scoffed Cordelia.

Finally, Angel decided to interject a comment to try to stop their incessant bickering.
"You know Gunn I'm going to have to agree with Cordy on this-"Angel started only to be interrupted by Cordy's saying "Thank You" and sticking out her tongue at Gunn.

"I can't believe you're not backing me on this," Gunn remarks.

Angel starts speaking again. "Although Cordy is the type to go out on dates if she can get them. (He continues on despite Gunn's "ooh dis" and Cordy's huffing) You never seem the type to be interested in dating. So what gives?"

"Fine, fine. Since you asked or should I say totally don't believe me. The truth is yeah I got a date and hell yeah she's a hottie. But it's not that type of date. (As almost a side note to himself) Of course it's not to say I wouldn't mind seeing some of that action. If ya know what I mean."

"So you have a date with a hottie and yet you don't? You make about as much sense as Drusilla!" exclaims Cordy.

"What who's Drusilla?" questions Gunn.

Angel starts to tell him nobody he should worry about but Cordelia cuts in with her own version of Drusilla's bio. "She's some psycho vamp that Angel turned and tortured, yadda, yadda in the bad old days when he ran around in blood recking havoc."

Gunn now looking utterly clueless just utters a confused "Huh?"

Seeing as Gunn was still having trouble understanding Cordy-speak Angel tried to translate it by saying "When I was Angelus and soulless I drove a girl insane and turned her."

"Oh, is that all. Girl why can't you explain it that way?" remarks Gunn.

"Sheesh that's exactly what I said weren't you listening? I swear no onw around here listens to anything I say."

Gunn just shakes his head and they both turn to Angel, who is looking at the file. Noticing he was being watched he looks up to see Cordelia watching him expectantly. "Oh sorry did you say something Cordy?"

Cordelia just let's out a scream. Angel looks confused and asks Gunn "Was it something I said?" Gunn just burst out laughing in response.

"Fine, I know when I'm not appreciated or wanted. I'm leaving!" and with that said Cordelia storms out of the hotel.

"I'll never understand women even if I live to be 500. You'd think they'd learn to take a joke or a little teasing but it always seems to be life or death with them." Angel shakes his head.

"Man that was hilarious. Perfect in fact."

"Whatever, you were saying?"

"Huh?"

"About your date that isn't a date. You know the thing that started Cordy's spiel."

"Oh yeah, well the chick is actually an old friend of mine. She use to live in LA. But moved away. We still keep in touch. She's an awesome friend and a great person. I gotta say there are a handful of people I trust and she's one of them."

Gunn continues, "Anyway like I said we keep in touch and visit each other like once a month if we can when we're not too busy. So she's coming to visit the old gang and she's coming in tonight. So if ya don't mind I'd kinda like to head out now to go meet her."

"Fine go but come in tomorrow."
"Great, thanks man. I'll be here."
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A little while later at the Teen Shelter that Anne runs.

"Hey Annie. Is she here yet?" greets Gunn.

"Hey. Nope not yet but she should get here soon," replies Anne.

"Cool, I guess I'll just chill til she gets here."

Thirty minutes later there's a knock at the door.

"Yo I'll get it!" yells Gunn.

He opens the door and is greeted with the view of the backside of a blonde woman. Upon hearing the door open the blonde turns around to great the person.

"Hey Charlie," greets the blonde.

"Hey Lizzie," returns Gunn, while pulling his friend into a bear hug. Behind Gunn there's a sqeal.

"Annie" says the blonde by way of greeting.
"Hey Lizzie, long time no see."
"Yeah it's been a while," agrees Liz.
"I'm so glad you could make it."
"So am I, but it's just been so hard to get away lately," replies Liz.

"Well, everyone's excited about seeing you." With that Gunn pulls Liz inside so she can see everyone again.

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TBC if you want it to be

*Wanna know who Liz is? Well for those of you who don't want to take the effort to guess. You'll just have to wait for the next part.