The Never Figured Series
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, but Joss has given us fanfic writers permission to use them as we wish. I'm only following orders.
This is the second in a series of really short ficlets about the secret vices of the whedon-verse characters. They have no real season/episode settings, but you can guess by places and characters involved.
The Book
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She nodded and highlighted a passage in the well-worn book. Everything she knew had come from these pages. All of her talents could be traced back to a suggestion from the author. Before it was written, she hadn't had a clue.
She knew it was embarrassing. She was known for her skill in this area - people came to her for advice. If they knew...
Would they look at her differently? Of course, the only person whose opinion matter was Xander. Would he feel hurt that she hadn't told him? He was the one who benefited the most from this. Who could benefit most in the future, especially when they were alone...
But they wouldn't find out. She only read when she was alone. When the lunch crowd had left the shop, she would pull out the book and study for a few quiet hours before the rest of the gang came in.
She was bent over the counter in the Magic Box, reading so intently that she missed the bell announce that someone had entered the shop. Giles tilted his head and smiled softly.
I must say, I never figured you one for reading that.
Anya's eyes widened, and she slammed the book shut and ran to the bathroom.
Giles chuckled as he walked behind the counter and re-read the title.
Money Management For Dummies.
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