Disclaimer: Note the DISclaime part. Stress on the DIS.
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By: purplpenguin
Buffy and Riley sat on his bed, just looking at each other.
"Buffy, I have to tell you something. You're probably going to hate me after I tell you, but I don't think it's fair to either of us to go on like this," he told her, just confusing her more. She looked at him, squeezing his hand to let him know that he could start whenever he wanted. "Buffy, I really like you. You're a pretty girl, and you're smart, and funny. But I don't think we can be together. You see-"
He stopped suddenly, nervous that she would get angry with him and start yelling. She just looked at him questioningly, and told him to keep going.
"I'm gay, Buffy. I think you should know that." After Riley made his confession, there was silence.
"Gay?"
"Yeah."
"Oh."
There was more silence.
"So, you're not mad?" he asked.
"No, well, yes. More like shocked, really. I don't understand."
"I like guys."
"I got that, I just don't understand why you acted like you wanted to out with me, if you like guys. Was it just a cover-up? Just to hide the fact that you're gay?"
He didn't answer. That answered her question. She sighed.
"Look, Riley. I think that you should tell people. Be more open. Accept who you are."
"Yeah."
"I'm gonna go."
"Ok. Where?"
"I don't know. I'll call you when I find out."
"Ok. Buffy?"
"Yeah?"
"Are we cool?" At Riley's question, Buffy sighed again.
"I'm not sure. I'm still mad that you used me. Then again, I used you too."
"Oh, yeah? How?"
"You were rebound guy."
"Oh, well. That's not as bad as being a cover-up."
"You're right. I'm gonna go now."
"Ok, bye." Buffy stood up as Riley said this, then bent down and gave Riley a hug. Then she left.