Because nobody likes a vague DISCLAIMER: All characters belong to the fantastical Joss Whedon.

Summary: Xander's thoughts continue, set during 'Never kill a boy on the first date".


I revoke my opinion on Buffy's taste in men. Turns out, it's not the bad boy thing she's into; it's that whole tortured act thing. Don't get me wrong, that Angel guy still rubs me the wrong way, but this guy is too close for comfort. At least Angel has the decency to stay away when there isn't a crisis. I can barely compete with the guy she hardly ever sees, how will I fare against a guy that not only possesses the quality's she's into, but is also easily accessible?

Then there's that whole the inferiority complex these guys are giving me. God knows I can't pull off the dark and dangerous act, therefore impressing her is next to impossible. The inadequacy I feel compared to them, probably doesn't help matters either.

But the whole Anointed One fiasco, helped kill two birds with one stone. Buffy got over her Owen crush (I know this makes me kind of a jerk, so be it), and Angel got the boot (so to speak) by seeing her on a date.

So maybe there's hope for me yet.