Disclaimer! I don't own anything in the story apart form the story line. None of the characters are mine (more's the pity) they and all their surroundings belong to wonderful Mr Joss Whedon and the people at Fox t.v e.t.c. sigh

A/N: Hi folks if any of you have read any of my stuff before you'll know I love Oz and all stories are based around him and some others. I'm still writing this one but not far to go beforeI finish it soI thought I'd start posting. Hope you enjoy!

It's tough being a Slayer's friend

Oz sang to himself as he drove, the gig still ringing in his ears. The Dingoes had been on top form tonight. He wished Willow had been there to see it but he'd heard her saying how much homework she had and he didn't have the heart to mention it. He knew how horrible she'd feel that she couldn't come and he completely understood how important grades were to her so he decided not to mention it unless it came up.

As he pulled to halt at the stop sign near the school he noticed the library lights on. Pulling over to the curb he jumped out deciding to see if anyone needed a lift.

Walking through the library doors Oz couldn't see anyone. Before he had the chance to call out he heard a book drop in the stacks. He heard Buffy curse then giggle. Shrugging he walked into the darkness behind the book shelves but stopped dead in his tracks when he caught sight of the Slayer doing something that definitely not patrolling and the fact that Angel was already dead he figured she wasn't giving him mouth to mouth.

Wishing he was a louder person Oz sloped out of the stacks. He debated whether to stomp back in and announce himself or to complete his journey home. He knew Giles and the others would not be happy that Buffy and Angel were canoodling again. He was sure they were meant to be patrolling and it obviously wasn't the first thing on their agenda.

It's probably better if I just turn round and walk away. Ignoring things is good; ignoring things is what I have learnt to do in class more than anything.

Hiding it from Willow wasn't going to be so easy though, he realised. She had a way about her that made it hard for him not to tell her everything. That partly was because he wanted to share everything with her.

Sighing softly Oz left the library and returned to his van.

As he passed the park he decided to have a quick peek. The Slaying fellowship was definitely preoccupied so a quick sweep of the area would probably prove fruitless but would make him feel better.

XxXxX

"I should get gone. It's getting late and I still haven't hunted anything nasty." Buffy sighed between kisses.

"Mmm I suppose so. It is kinda your job."

"I like this job better." Buffy smiled reaching up to kiss him again.

With great effort Angel pulled away. "Uh-uh. Time to go."

"I know. Sacred duty" She yawned.

"I'll patrol once I've walked you home. I've got nothing else to do once you're gone."

"Really?"

"You're tired and it's been a slow week. I'll manage by myself."

"You are so sweet" She kissed him again.

"You think so?"

"Uh-huh"

"I can live with that." Taking her hand Angel led her out of the library, turning the lights off on the way.

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Oz thought about how much he wanted to talk to Willow tonight but it was too late to call.

She's probably asleep by now. Her red hair looking like a fiery slash across her pillow. Who'd of thought I'd turn into a complete softy. Mind, I've never been a hard person. I've never been much of an anything person, I've just always…….been. Huh. Oz sat on one of the swings twiddling his home made drumstick stake as he contemplated what kind of person people thought he was before Willow and the werewolf. He didn't here the vampire sneak up from behind.

Without warning a punch to the back sent him reeling off the swing. Groaning he rolled over onto his back so he could see his attacker.

Looking up through the dark he frowned at the contorted face of the vampire.

"This can't be good" Oz muttered, trying to scramble backwards across the grass as the creature pounced.

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A/N: So, any good? I know there's not much to start with . Questions? Comments? Reviews welcome! all shapes and sizes!

"Catch ya on the flip flop"