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Chapter 4
Buffy had finished resting up, her ribs and head was still pounding through her body, but they were running out of time.
"Buffy" Angel knocked and entered his room
"Hey" she said as she slowly put on her cardigan
"How you feeling?" Angel asked with concern
Buffy stood up from the bed "I'm getting there"
Angel nodded "Good" he paused "So Willow said that she's all set to do this"
Buffy nodded and gave him a small smile "Ok"
"Ok" Angel repeated, taking a moment to take in the sight of his innocent beauty, before making a move to make his way back downstairs.
"Angel..." Buffy said making him turn back around
"Yeah?"
Buffy looked at him nervously "I...I think that there's something up with Cordelia...and Connor for that matter..." Buffy said keeping close eye contact with Angel's facial expressions as she spoke each word
Angel looked confused "What do you mean?"
Buffy looked to the floor trying to find the right words "I mean that I don't think that you can trust her"
Angel's entire facial expression changed from confused to bordering on anger "What gave you that idea?"
Buffy noticed his change of mood and began to regret bringing it up "I'm sorry...it's not my business...I shouldn't have said anything..." She said as she made a move to brush past him
Angel caught her arm to keep her in place "No you shouldn't have said anything, but you have now and I want to know why?"
Buffy didn't fight his hold on her arm just signed weakly at his angry face "Ever since I got here she's been making my slayer senses go crazy. And she and Connor seem pretty clingy, plus he kind of gave me the wiggins when he snuck into my room while I was getting changed and asking all these questions..."Buffy rambled "I just....think something's up"
Angel had heard enough "She's my friend. She's fought side by side with me for the last 3 years, while you've been in Sunnydale dating commandos and having a real life. She has been here when I needed her and you..."
"Haven't" Buffy said softly with tears brimming in her eyes, feeling Angel's grip on her arm loosen she silently left the room.
Angel stood still where he was regretting his hurtful words to his soul mate.
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The group were all set up in the lobby ready to begin the ritual.
Wesley and Willow were seated around a large circle which was drawn onto the floor. Gunn and Fred were observing near by.
Buffy lent back onto the sofa next to the circle watching her ex watcher and best friend set up the remaining ingredients for the ritual.
"Well I'd say where all set to go" Willow annouced
Buffy nodded
"Buffy would you be able to get Angel"
Buffy nodded "Sure" she mumbled and made her way to the basement
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Angel was busy pounding on his punching bag and didn't notice Cordelia enter the room.
"You imagining anyone inperticular on that punching bag?"
Angel turned at the voice "Cordelia"
Angel looked back to the punching bag "Not really"
Cordelia nodded and began to walk closer towards him "Angel I need to talk to you about something"
Angel ceased his punching and looked towards Cordelia
"I made a mistake...with Connor"
Angel nodded "I know"
Cordelia's eye brows raised "You know?"
"I caught a bit of the show" Angel said hurt
"You saw us?"
"Yes"
"Oh god...Angel it was a mistake, it just happened, I never meant ..."
"For me to find out?" Angel growled
She reached for him "I'm sorry Angel..."
Buffy began to open the door only to hear voices inside, she paused at the slightly opened door and listened in to the conversation.
"You know that all I ever wanted is you" Cordelia said "We've been chasing each other around all year fighting the enivitable, but I think now is our time" she moved closer and just looking at her in shock "Because I love you" she pulled Angel's head towards hers and kissed him.
This was all Buffy had to see or hear in order for her to leave.
Angel was the first to pull away from Cordelia just in time to see the door to the basement close slowly. Damn.
"What are you doing?" Angel demanded
Cordelia ignored him "Angel I think that i should be the one to keep your soul safe, i mean after all i do love you"
Angel was stunned and shook his head "That's not going to happen Cordelia. I...I need to get back upstairs" and with that he left the basement.
Cordelia groaned annoyed "Well...there goes plan B"
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