Chapter 6 Dance, Dance, Dance
A/N: This will be the last fluff chapter then we get to business so warning you all. Remember high school is hell and teens can be brutal and nasty if they want. But in the mist of all that there are those few teens who act way beyond their age so keep that in mind.
A/N: Homecoming! It's spirit week which is fun and then you have the Homecoming court and the king and queen and then the dance. So this is another high school chapter, enjoy.
Monday mornings are never fun the weekends were never long enough two days is never long enough. Buffy finished her breakfast and was ready to go. This was Homecoming week meaning spirit week. Everyday there was a different theme Monday was hat day, Tuesday revenge of the nerds, Wednesday Hawaiian day, Thursday class color day and then Friday was spirit day so where your school colors. The dance theme this year was Flying By on a Hawaiian Coaster Ride. After school today she was going to get her dress it had to somewhat match the theme. Buffy put on a hat a baseball cap and on it, it said 'skater' and she wore sometimes when practicing. Then the three girls left the house for school and work.
At the school everyone was wearing hats even Angel wore one and he never got into spirit week but he knew Buffy would so he decided to have a little fun. His hat was black with a green shamrock and green stitching that said Irish which that summed up who he was. Then Willow walked up to him along with Xander and Spike. Willow wore a cute blue beanie; Xander wore a plain white baseball cap and the Spike a top hat.
"Irish how standing original," Spike commented to Angel.
"Top hat very English." Angel responded.
"Touché." Spike said and then Angel looked over down the hall and found Buffy and broke away from the group. She was grabbing a book and looked up smiling.
"Skater?" He asked smiling and smiled too as she put away the last of her belongings.
"Should I kiss you because you're Irish?" She asked and Angel shrugged.
"I think you should."
"I think I should." Buffy then leaned in for a kiss and Angel pulled her closer. As they kissed Xander sighed.
"Oh god they're doing it again." Spike said and then pulled Angel away as they had the same class together. "Come on lover boy you're going to be late to class." Angel and Buffy stopped kissing as Spike hauled him away and they smiled at one another as Angel walked down the hall. The three of them walked down the hall together about to split off.
"Miss Anderson is going to assign so much homework this week." Willow stated and Buffy nodded history was not her cup of tea although Angel seemed to like that subject.
"Yeah of course during spirit week when it's supposed to be fun and games." Xander commented as some of the football players ran down the hall screaming and cheering. "But hey history ain't that bad I mean it doesn't change."
"Unless you find something big that changes it." Willow added and Xander nodded.
"True but that happens like not often so I'm sure we're safe." Xander finished.
"I hate history." Buffy deadpanned.
"You know Angel is really good in history maybe he can help you study." Willow suggested while smiling.
"Oh right I see a lot of studying getting done in that senior." Xander commented and Buffy looked up.
"Please like Angel and I are just helpless slaves to passion, grow up." She told Xander as she walked into class and Willow and Xander went a few doors down.
Lunch time rolled around and while Angel and Buffy were going to work on the history assignment together well they were going to try except they became lip locked at the moment.
"Really," Buffy pulled away for a moment.
"I know," But then they started again in the make out session how could they stop it was a beautiful bright sunny day and the air was nice a crisp perfect make out weather.
"You know," Buffy was trying to speak against his lips and he pulled away for a second. "This isn't studying we should,"
"You're right," But she was just too tempting and they kissed again and he pulled her closer as they sat under the tree not caring who was watching. "Ok," He said sighing.
"Ok," She nodded and she scooted away pulling the text book closer to her. "Uh November 16th 1777 the Continental congress approved the Articles of Confederation after sixteen months of debating," Buffy paused as she felt Angel tuck some hair behind her ear.
"You understand that part?" Angel asked and Buffy nodded.
"Yeah ok that's enough studying." She closed her book and went back to kissing Angel wrapping her arms round his neck and he pulled her closer, lunch was always his favorite time of day. Across the way Willow, Xander and Spike were eating well trying to.
"Nasty," Xander commented.
"You're just jealous because you aren't kissing anyone." Willow commented as she wrote down some notes.
"Well it is nasty how they just make googly eyes at one another and he whisper probably naughty things to her so when they are around I have to plug my ears to not hear what one sweetheart is whispering to another. They go at it like bunnies." Spike then sipped his drink.
"Well I think its sweet I mean they could tone it down but they deserve to be happy." Willow defended the two lovers.
Tuesday
Day two of the spirit week was revenge of the nerd so students dressed as nerdy as possible. Well except for the group none of them owned nerdy clothes well maybe except for Willow. The day went well and now Buffy was at the gym with Giles doing lateral pull downs. Her knee ever since Angel asked her to the dance wasn't bothering her.
"One more rep and then we'll move to pull-ups," Giles said and Buffy giggled at the word 'pull-ups' and Giles just rolled his eyes she was acting like her normal self again something he missed. Buffy started up again and then Angel walked through the gym looking for Buffy and she was pulling down the weights and he smiled. She let go of the handles and stood up and then saw Angel and smiled as she headed over to the hanging bars and Angel followed her. Giles said that Angel wouldn't be able to keep up so he wanted to prove the English man he could. "Uh close grip first." Giles instructed Buffy and she nodded.
"You're going to train with me?" Buffy asked Angel and he shrugged as she jumped up and grabbed the bars and Angel did likewise. "How many Giles?"
"Twenty please." Giles answered and Buffy nodded. "Slow and control too." Buffy nodded and she Angel started together. Pull-ups weren't difficult Angel thought but to see Buffy be able to do them well it just kept telling him his girlfriend was hot. After twenty reps Buffy dropped to the floor taking a break while Angel thought that was easy. "Wide grips," Giles said and Buffy jumped back up to the bar spreading out her hands wide and Angel mimicked her. "Ten please." And Buffy begun and now Angel felt like 'ok this is a bit more difficult but I can do this.' Angel continued.
By the end of the training Angel felt like he needed a really hot bath. Buffy could lift some serious weight and Giles added more Angel based on his size. But it wasn't over yet as they headed to school to run a few laps. Angel was going to be so sorry in the morning he was wondering if he would be able to get out of bed. He also wondered how does Buffy do this day in and day out? Well he found more appreciation for her after today. He made it through the training but maybe in a month he'll do it again.
Wednesday
The nice thing about California well the southern half it was pretty much summer year around. At night during the "fall and winter" months it did cool down. At night you could wear a jacket but it wasn't like New York. Buffy thought she was going to miss it but she didn't. At the school it was Hawaiian day so people came dressed for the beach wearing wraps and leas. Buffy wore a flowing type skirt with a lea and a flower in her hair. Angel didn't do anything for this day some guys had Hawaiian type shirts but Angel didn't. But to see Buffy all cute and dressed up that was just fine.
Buffy sat in class trying to pay attention to the math lecture. Math wasn't hard for her and for some strange reason she understood it. Maybe because there was only one answer and there were formulas so as long as you followed it you would get the right answer. There was no formula for English or history. But Buffy's mind was elsewhere she was more focused on her show and the dance. She had the dress and she hoped Angel would like it. It was emerald green satin, long and slender, there was a sparkly design around the middle and the straps in the back made an X. It was really pretty well she hoped it was. The closes thing to a dress Buffy wore was the leotards on the ice. She had silver heels and the necklace he gave her matched perfectly. She was excited to wear it plus this was her first dance.
Lunch time came around and she sat with her friends while there was a Hawaiian band playing and you could learn to hula dance.
"Buffy come on let's try it." Willow suggested and Buffy shrugged. "Oh come on you know how to dance." Willow got up and grabbed Buffy's hand and dragged her to learn how. Angel just smiled as they left to the group of girls. The best hula dancer would win a prize and be mentioned at the dance on Saturday.
"So after the dance we hitting up the pub?" Spike asked and Angel shrugged. "Or we can go early if the dance blows."
"Back up plans are always good." Xander said and then the three looked up as Willow and Buffy learned hula. Willow looked uncoordinated but Buffy she knew how to learn something new especially when it came to some type of dancing. Also in the group of girls were Cordelia, Faith and Harmony. Those three wanted to win the hula competition and if this did turn into a competition then Buffy would compete. It was in her naturally tendency to compete without realizing it.
Angel just watched as they were taught the moves and would practice then learn some new ones and then go again. She looked natural dancing. Buffy knew how to learn to dance and moves. This wasn't traditional hula it had some poppy feeling to it. Cordelia looked at Buffy as she was learning fast.
The girls had a routine down and now it was time try and show off. Willow wanted to leave because she felt a little embarrassed to dance to this she didn't have the moves. Buffy was going to leave but Willow insisted for Buffy to dance because she was good plus she might be able to upstage the cheerleaders. Cordelia just flashed Buffy a look like maybe you should just leave.
Buffy showed off alright the competitive edge she carries came out even though this had no real significant except for fun. But she stood up Cordelia the one who thought she was all that and a bag of chips. That didn't sit well with Cordelia she was the most popular in the school. Everyone knew she would be crowned Homecoming queen and Riley king they were a match made in hell.
Thursday
Yellow were the freshman, green sophomores, blue juniors and red the seniors. One more day of spirit week and then the big game and the dance afterwards and it was Thursday one day closer to the weekend. The poor freshmen were being tortured because they were freshman. Buffy was at her locker waiting for Angel when Cordelia came up to her. 'Is she really upset she lost the hula challenge?' Buffy asked herself.
"Buffy," She said and Buffy looked up pretending to care and Cordelia crossed her arms. "You know I win the hula challenge every year."
"Sorry to ruin your winning streak." Buffy didn't mean it she was happy to ruin it anything to take Cordelia down a notch.
"Where did you learn to dance like that?"
"Well I am a figure skater so I got a few moves." Buffy answered and then Cordelia got closer.
"Listen I rule this town and this school. My dad is loaded and I can get any boy I want. If I really wanted I could take Angel from you." Cordelia threaten and Buffy nodded.
"Fine try," Buffy challenged her.
"Hey I have no idea what everyone is talking about," Xander came walking over and stood next to Buffy. "That outfit doesn't make you look like a hooker." And she walked away and Buffy smiled.
"Thanks," Buffy said to Xander and he smiled.
"Anytime." And then Angel showed up and Buffy walked over to him giving him a quick kiss.
Friday
The only good thing about pep rallies meant the last class ended early. Angel and Buffy walked down the hallway hand and hand to the gym and they could hear the drumline already playing. As they kept walking Buffy just wrapped her arm around Angel's pulling him closer and he smiled as they entered to gym heading over to the junior side and getting a seat. Willow, Xander and Spike took their seats and waited until everyone piled into the gym.
"Go drumline!" Someone yelled out as they played which some people were up dancing. It was Homecoming and it was all for fun.
"What did Cordelia say to you yesterday?" Angel asked.
"She owns this town and if she wanted to she could take you from me." Buffy answered and Angel nodded and then kissed her cheek and she smiled. Angel then put an arm around as they continued to wait. Drumline then started the march in cadence and some people were dancing.
"So Buffy what is your dress like for tomorrow?" Willow asked Buffy didn't want to spoil it she wanted to keep it a surprise for Angel.
"It's…pretty," Buffy responded and she knew Angel was listening in. He didn't have a suit Homecoming wasn't like prom but he had nice black dress pants, dress shoes, a black button up shirt, black vest and he would wear his leather jacket. All he was missing was a black fedora but he knew his dad had one so maybe. He wanted to look good for his girl because she was the hottest thing he's ever seen. The drumline started to break down and the student did too.
After some shows the band played again as the football team was in the center of the gym.
"What do we want tonight!" A teacher yelled into the microphone and the students swayed to the war song as the band played.
"A victory!" The students yelled back as they all swayed in almost perfect unionism Angel had to sway because Buffy threaten to have Dawn find him. Dawn maybe tiny but she could take you out so Angel swayed just for her. Everyone was excited for tonight it was Homecoming the biggest game next to senior night and the Oakland game. The students cheered the team on as Riley jumped up and down waving his arms up and down trying to hype everyone up. To Buffy he looked like a chicken flapping his wings. He was still trying to put the moves on her when she was clear interested in Angel, she kissed Angel like full out passionate kissing you'd think one would take a hint.
"You excited Buffy?" Willow asked and she nodded as she swayed her hips and clapped to the beat. She looked over to Angel who still looked uncomfortable dancing and then decided to be cute and started to dance on him a little. He looked a little shock and blushed but if this was any indication for tomorrow then he was very excited. He smiled and that's what Buffy wanted as she danced on him a little more. But when she stopped he had that look 'Wait why did you stop?' The wars song ended and everyone clapped and cheered as the fight song played.
Saturday
The Razorbacks won a huge victory fifty to thirty last night. Riley was the star that night for everyone. But tonight was the big night for Buffy. The skating rehearsal went well she tried her quadruple toe loop and landed but not landing properly. In the skating world she would have marks taken off. But still she managed to do one.
Meanwhile Angel was at his place getting ready. He was nervous he wanted to impress Buffy. He was fumbling with the tie when his mom walked in and took over and he sighed.
"Oooo smokin' my boy," Patrick commented to son as Claire finished the tie. "Real smooth like." Angel then button up his vest and Claire smiled.
"Oh you look so handsome," She then cupped both his cheeks kissing his forehead. "You're growing up."
"Mom you promised you wouldn't cry." Angel reminded her and she nodded. Angel walked over to his bed reaching for the leather jacket.
"So you bringing her to the pub?" Patrick asked as Angel put on the jacket and nodded. "Cool finally get to meet Buffy." Claire then giggled with joy. "Ok well have fun tonight and two rules ok hold on." Patrick kept his son from leaving.
"Dad come on I'm going to be late." Angel then sighed as his dad didn't move.
"Rule one have fun huh?" Patrick said and Angel nodded. "Rule two no glove no love,"
"Dad,"
"Patrick," Claire scolded.
"Hey I want to be a granddaddy just not nine months from now." Patrick defended himself.
"Yeah I'm out." Angel then left his room heading downstairs as his parents followed.
"You bring that girl to pub." Patrick said and Angel nodded as he walked out the front door.
"I love you be safe have fun!" His mom called out and he off then Claire playfully smacked Patrick's arm. "You embarrass him you know that."
"Yeah but he can handle it." Then Patrick in one swift motion spun Claire around and brought her close and gave her that devilish, dashing and charming smile. Angel inherited that smile and it works. Patrick wooed Claire with that smile and that smile saved himself from allot of trouble and could make her calm down. When Buffy ran into Angel just a little over a month ago he did that smile and he won her heart without even saying a word. "You know we don't have to leave for the pub for another hour or two," He wiggled his eye brows and Claire smiled. "The boy's gone house to ourselves," He then leaned in and started to whisper to her and she giggled.
Meanwhile Buffy stood in her room taking one more look at her dress and hair. She had her hair pulled back and up and she fixed the clover necklace. Dawn was in her room and smiled seeing her sister all dressed up.
"Buffy you're so pretty." Dawn commented and Buffy smiled then they both heard a motorcycle and Dawn took off running to greet Angel. Angel walked up to the door getting nervous and before he could ring the bell Dawn opened it. "Hi Angel!" And he smiled and followed her in. Joyce came out of the kitchen and smiled seeing Angel, he was dressed up and looking very handsome. "Buffy's almost ready." Dawn informed him but then when he looked up the stairs Buffy was standing up as the top and everything in the room all the noise the lights just disappeared. Buffy walked down the steps and Angel's heart raced 'how did I get lucky?' He asked himself as she got closer then she stood at the first step and Angel had to look up just a little. Joyce sighed seeing her daughter all dressed up too. Angel then reached for her hand and kissed it like a gentleman and Buffy smiled.
"Wait right there let me get the camera." Joyce said and ran to the living room she needed to capture that moment and just a few pictures of them together. She came back and took a few photos of them and one with Dawn in it. "So what time will you be home?" Joyce asked.
"Late or early depending on how you look at it." Buffy explained and Joyce nodded.
"Well have fun." She wished to them and they left going to the motorcycle and were off to the high school gym. Buffy was nervous he didn't say anything but that could mean he was just taken aback when seeing her. Angel on the inside thought he had the hottest girl ever.
Willow, Xander and Spike waited for the couple and saw Angel ridding in with Buffy clinging onto him and he parked. Willow smiled seeing Buffy's dress Willow was wearing a really pretty red dress and Xander along with Spike were in suits and the five headed into the gym where people were already dancing and the music was blaring. This was Buffy's first dance the four went to their eighth grade dance and little ones here and there.
"Food you know where to find me!" Xander announced and headed to the long table. Angel then led Buffy to the section where everyone was dancing.
"Well pet it's just you and me." Spike said to Willow and she shrugged. Angel found a spot open and faced Buffy he wanted to dance with her by himself and be selfish and not share. She smiled as he brought her closer and she started to rock her hips on him. He didn't dance not to this music at least but now he had a beautiful girl dancing on him so he was willing to try.
The dance was paused for a moment as the king and queen were announced and what do you know it was Riley and Cordelia. Angel, Buffy, Willow, Xander and Spike pretended to be interested and clapped. The king and queen shared a dance and then the dance itself continued on. The actual dance would last until about midnight so there was about another hour and half left. Angel and Buffy found a spot and continued to dance. Willow and Xander were dancing too and Spike was more or less just jumping around. An upbeat song came on and by now Angel was comfortable dancing with Buffy. She wrapped her arms around him and smiled but she was waiting for the slow songs. She always dreamed of slow dancing with a guy and now she could.
The dance was dying down as people were tired. Some sat at the tables set up others stood around in or outside of the gym. Finally the slow dancing music started and Angel led Buffy out to the floor, spun her and then brought her close. They swayed together closely and she smiled she was in his arms and she felt that was the safest place there is. Faith was dancing with some random boy but kept watching Angel and Riley danced with Cordelia but kept watching Buffy and Cordelia just watched both.
"So," Angel started and looked down at Buffy he had one arm around her waist and the other held her hand out. He was a good dancer dancing like this she thought. "Had fun?" She nodded. "Oh didn't say this but you look so beautiful." Her smile grew and she then wrapped both arms around his neck and the small gap between them closed. Angel held her close as she rested her head on his shoulder and she was wrapped in his arms he quickly kissed her cheek. Yes this was the safest place to be not even her father could hurt her in these arms. Buffy saw Willow and Xander dancing rather close and smiled then she could see Faith's glare and she turned away. Buffy kept her head on Angel's shoulder and wanted to just fall asleep like this. She could if she allowed herself. Angel had his face almost buried in her neck inhaling her scent. She was so intoxicating and he couldn't get enough. Waking up everyday meant he got to see her what he really wished for was to wake up and she'd be right next to him as the first person he saw before even starting the day. He held her closed rocking her slowly letting on hand glide up and down her back feeling her soft skin. He just wanted to hold her, keep her safe and warm
There was one thing left for Buffy to do and that was to tell him about her past. She couldn't do it not tonight, not when it was going so well and so perfect. She was happy in his arms and she just wanted to savior it because there was dread in her heart. She wanted to remember what it felt like to held by a man, the warmth, the security, the peace and the comfort so when she does tell him and he leaves she could at least have something to remember. She didn't want to believe Angel would just walk away from this. He said he wouldn't but she wouldn't blame him if he did. Angel pulled away cupping one of her cheeks as they rested their foreheads together. He leaned in for a kiss and she accepted hoping that there would be more kisses from him when she finally tells him. They pulled away still resting their foreheads together hoping time could just slow down or stop and they could stay like this.
The dance was over and the five friends were now heading to Pat O'Brien's. As they walked inside Buffy held Angel back she was getting nervous.
"What?" He asked her.
"You think they'll like me?" Buffy asked and Angel smiled and put both hands on her cheeks.
"They're going to love you." He assured her and took her hand and they headed into the pub. She could already hear the music from outside. Angel then stopped before they went in and she smiled. "Just think of this as a small piece of Ireland." And Buffy nodded as they walked in. The place was decorated with family photos, the walls were a comforting color of browns and greens. There wooden tables as if they build by real hands not a machine. The music was foreign as it was true Irish music. There were people laughing and others dancing on the dance floor. Buffy smiled looking around as Angel led her through the pub the others had found a booth to sit at. This crowd was the fun crowd as they were all tipsy and the fun here always begun after midnight. The pub on Saturdays would stay open until three in the morning. The pub itself was closed on Sundays so when Angel's parents came home Claire would make breakfast then they would go to church and then his parents would sleep the rest of the day.
Angel led Buffy to the bar where he spotted Doyle. Doyle would bar tend on the weekends when he was home. The cousins made eye contact and Doyle could see Buffy and was impressed already. He went to the back to get Patrick and Claire. Other people started to come around Angel and Buffy could take a good guess that these were his family members. Then two people came around from the bar a man and a woman. She knew right away these were Angel's parents. Claire smiled so big seeing Buffy for the first time well in real life not in pictures on the internet.
"Uh Buffy these are my parents Patrick and Claire," Angel introduced them to Buffy. "Dad, mom this is Buffy,"
"Oh Angel she's pretty and gorgeous," Claire said smiling with a little giggle in her voice she was acting like Angel found his wife to be. "Oh welcome to our pub Buffy." She reached out and hugged her as if she knew Buffy for years then Patrick came over.
"Welcome," He said and hugged her to and Angel just stood there. "I believe all of us are here tonight," Patrick said meaning the family looking around. "Please make yourself comfortable." He said and Buffy nodded. "Oh and just for you Buffy and your friends everything is on the house."
"Wow thank you." Buffy said smiling and Angel nodded.
"Not you boy you still pay." Patrick said but Angel knew that was a joke while some of his cousins laughed then Doyle came over.
"Hello Buffy the name's Doyle O'Brien if you can't tell." Doyle said and Buffy smiled and he like Angel kissed her hand. "She's a beauty Angel." Doyle commented and Buffy blushed a little.
"Alright, alright," Angel stepped in pulling Buffy a little closer to him. "You trying to be smooth?" Angel asked smiling Doyle shrugged.
"You got any single friends Buffy?" Doyle asked and Angel rolled his eyes as he took Buffy to the booth where some family members flocked over to the booth. The word was out that Angel's girlfriend was here so any family in the pub whether they were working or just here all came out to see. They acted like they were seeing an exotic and rare animal.
"Uh sorry Buffy if you get bombarded by my entire family." Angel said and Buffy smiled.
"It's ok." She assured him and people clapped as another song started and Willow sat there smiling as a waitress came by and served them water. The atmosphere was so nice and the music was fun. This was a part of Angel and Buffy was very honored to be here. Then two little girls came running up to the booth they looked no older than four and six and they came up giggling.
"Angel," One started and Angel looked down. "Is that your girlfriend," She giggled and Buffy smiled. "She's pretty."
"Dude they're playing Whiskey in the Jar come on!" Doyle called to his cousin and Angel got up to join in singing and Buffy smiled and then Patrick came over.
"Hey you two leave the lass alone." He said and the two little girls ran off laughing and Buffy smiled. Patrick and Claire had a heavy Irish accent. Doyle had a slight one but Angel didn't but she had a feeling that he gained one while at the pub. "Sorry 'bout that."
"It's ok." Buffy assured him and then he headed over to Angel and Doyle to sing with them. Buffy was going to hear Angel sing. Buffy smiled as they sung and she was right Angel gained a little accent while singing. The song ended and then more dancing type Irish music started and Doyle and Angel linked arms and danced. Buffy just sat there watching as he looked very relaxed.
"The Irish know how to throw one." Xander commented as he sipped his water. The people were a little tipsy as they danced or laughed at the tables they sat at. The place was loud but fun something Buffy had never been to. Then Claire came over checking on them.
"Hi misses O'Brien," Xander and Spike said at the same time in these voice that basically said that they liked her.
"Hello boys." She said smiling and then turned her head seeing her son a one of many nephews dancing and he husband too. Then Patrick saw his wife and called her over and she went to go dance.
"Angel's mom is so hot." Xander said and Willow and Buffy looked at him.
"What she is," Spike defended Xander and Buffy shook her head and then noticed some people were staring at her and some of the younger kids giggled and laughed and ran away. Buffy smiled and then looked up and Angel was looking at her and then pointed to her and did a come hither.
"Better go Buffy," Willow said and Buffy got up as Angel waited for and then took her into his arms and started to actually dance not that club stuff back at the Homecoming dance. Buffy smiled as she followed Angel and people clapped to the music and others danced. Angel was completely relaxed in this setting. Willow, Spike and Xander finally got up and danced too. Angel twirled Buffy around and then brought her back close.
"Do you have an Irish accent?" She asked.
"Comes and goes," He responded with the accent and Buffy's smile grew bigger. She liked how that sounded and maybe later she should suggest for him to keep it. "When I'm here or at home I get it."
"Keep it." She said and he shrugged smiling. "Can you actually speak it the language?" And he nodded and her heart started to race did she really just find the man of her dreams. The band started to sing and the ones who knew the song sung back a line and Angel was one of them. They still danced together smiling and he spun her back out again. "Say something to me." Angel had to think about it he wanted to say something good and sweet.
"Sílim bhfuil tú ar an cailín is áille aon bhean mé le feiceáil riamh." Angel said with a full accent too and Buffy smiled.
"What does that mean?"
"You're beautiful." He answered and he could her blushing a little bit.
The pub was closed but the family was still partying with the band still here. The O'Brien family was huge so big they could throw their own parties and they would have a good time. At this time of night is when the kids of fifteen or older could have a drink if they wanted. The only thing was most of the kids were no more than ten and the oldest children were Angel, Doyle and Colin. Colin would be home from college in another month he was up at Notre Dame so just Angel and Doyle. Angel was debating if he should have a drink or not. But the drinks were for the family members only Buffy, Willow, Xander and Spike couldn't have it because while they would be fine they had no idea how the parents would react so it was best to just avoid it.
"Hey Buffy," An uncle came up to her. "Wanna see how wedge your boyfriend's face can get?" And there was some laughing.
"No, no," Claire said as an aunt brought out a tray of drinks and Buffy was interested.
"It's alright honey someone we'll take Buffy home if needed plus he's having only one shot." Patrick explained to his wife. "Come on it's a celebration Homecoming the team won they had a good time at the dance." Claire sighed and looked to Angel as he looked ready to have one.
"Fine but only one same goes for you I'm not picking up vomit in the morning." Claire stated and Patrick nodded.
"What is it?" Xander asked looking at the shot glasses filled with a clear liquid.
"This my friend," Doyle said while sitting next to Xander. "Is called Poitin." And Doyle reached for a glass while the men in the family each grabbed one or passed it around.
"Home brewed moonshine." Patrick added.
"Isn't moonshine you know illegal?" Willow added and some of the family members shrugged.
"Powerful stuff one shot of these is like three shots of Patron and that stuff will mess you up." Another uncle added and Buffy looked to Angel as he looked a little nervous.
"Alright, alright everyone who wants one has one?" Patrick asked and there were some yeses and nods. "Ok so here we are at the end of another good week," Patrick was basically toasting and giving thanks. "May next week be just as good or better also my son has found himself a very pretty girl," There a few woos and claps. "And we are honored that she is here not only that we wish her the best of luck on the ice in the next figure skating season." There were some more cheers and claps and Buffy smiled. "So with that may the lord bless us and keep us safe, sláinte!"
"Sláinte!" Everyone said and then Angel took in the liquor and swallowed it. It burned as it went down and he took in a deep breath.
"Good stuff huh?" Patrick asked and Angel gave that look that it was still burning and Patrick giggled. "That's my boy," He patted his shoulder then tossed one arm around Angel's shoulder. "Don't worry you get use to it." Angel's has tasted a few drinks Guinness was one, Beamish, and Murphy's and then of course Irish whiskey also known as Jameson. This was the first time he's tried this one and he's heard about it and he was surprised that his mom let him. But then again Angel had a tattoo and he wasn't eighteen yet but his dad let him get it since it was the O'Brien coat of arms. Angel's family was a fun family and all the adults were from Ireland the children were first generation her in America. Buffy then looked up at him.
"You ok?" She asked and he nodded.
"They boy is young but he's an O'Brien and O'Briens can hold their liquor." Another uncle said and Buffy smiled and the music started back up again and Angel held out his hand and Buffy took it and they went to dance some more. She would be so tired tomorrow but it would be worth it tonight was so much fun. As the two danced the others came up.
"Hey we're heading off." Xander said and Willow nodded.
"Yeah long day." Spike added.
"Ok," Buffy said and she went hugged Willow. "See in school."
"Take care of him I think that drink is settling in." Willow said and Angel looked her.
"I'm fine." Angel assured Willow and Xander and Spike did the "bro hug" with Angel.
"Alright man see you later." Spike said and they all headed off to get some sleep. Buffy looked back up at Angel and they went back to dancing. The night was ending and soon everyone would be going home. The music was slower and Angel and Buffy just swayed slowly in each other's arms. Angel looked up and saw his parents dancing slowly too. He wanted that, he wanted to be in love with his wife like his dad was with Claire. They've been married for twenty years and they acted like teenagers in love and that's what Angel wanted to feel like with his future wife, teenage love to always be in love. Was Buffy this future wife? He wasn't sure but as long as he had her especially in his arms like this he would treat her well. Patrick taught Angel a long time ago and still to this day if you love a woman and treat her well then you'll get so much from her she'll give you happiness and love in return.
Angel looked down at Buffy smiling as they swayed it was a very good night. He knew he needed to get her home soon he could see it in her eyes she was getting tired. She had a four hour practice and a dance today. He then leaned in for a soft and sweet kiss but then as they could feel the kiss deepening they heard claps and cheering. They pulled away and some of Angel's family were clapping for him. Buffy giggled and Angel's face turned beet red as he looked away still dancing with Buffy.
Angel pulled up to Buffy's house and it was four in the morning. Buffy got off the bike Angel swung one leg over so both feet were in front of him and he was facing Buffy and they looked at one another for a moment.
"Thank you," She said and he smiled at her and reached out placing a hand on her cheek.
"Anytime," He said and she came closer and hugged him not wanting to let go. Buffy managed to pull away and Angel kissed her forehead still holding her soft face in his hands and it felt so natural like she just fit with him in all ways. She's never seen eyes like his, they cared so much in them and she could see his soul and she had a chance for that soul to belong to her.
"I should go," She said but she made no attempt to leave.
"Yeah," But Angel just sat there as they gazed into one another's eyes not wanting this rather perfect night to end. They leaned in and kissed one another letting some passion take over as she held onto him and he wanted to pull her as close as possible to him. She started to run her fingers though his hair and the grabbing onto it and he the kiss deepen and she let out faint moans. They managed to easy up and Buffy then pulled away.
"I need to go long practice tomorrow," Buffy managed to say as she backed up and Angel followed.
"I know," Angel said as he followed but pulled her back in kissing her again he couldn't get enough. Buffy wrapped her arms back around him and the kisses were more intense now as she backed up to her house and he followed.
"God you feel," She was almost of breath.
"You should get to bed." Angel said kissing her some more wanting to follow her and just sleep with her. Buffy kept backing up and Angel followed closely until they were at her front door.
"Yeah this is me I'm going." And she stood there and he leaned in and kissed her some more. She didn't want him to leave. Angel then kissed her cheek and then made a trail down her neck. He was so warm he could probably keep her warmer than any blanket when she thought about it. They eased up a little trying to extend the night as much as possible. "This is nice," Buffy said as she felt his finger tips gliding on her face.
"Yeah well it's bed time though." Angel stated.
"Well I like seeing you at bed time." But then Buffy realized what she just said. "Uh," She giggled a little bit. "Yeah you know what I mean."
"I think so," Angel said looking down at her she was afraid she might have overstepped a line. "What do you mean?" His Irish accent was still with him and he had small smile.
"I like seeing you." Buffy admitted and it was true seeing him was something great it took the pain away physically and emotionally. "The part at the end of the day where we say good bye," Buffy paused for a second. "It's getting harder." Angel nodded it was true he didn't like saying good bye to her.
"Yeah it is." He then leaned in for a soft kiss and then she hugged him and he held her close. Finally they pulled away and Buffy realized she was still wearing his jacket and went to take it off. "No don't." He said knowing what she was doing. "It looks better on you anyways." And she smiled and he smiled right back.
Awwwwwww so sweet. They had an awesome dance and hopefully you picked up on some canon things. So what's next? Bad stuff I'm afraid well good stuff too but yeah Buffy's past is about to catch up to her and she has yet to tell Angel as he continues to wait. So my lovely readers I'm not going to make you wait that long as in chapter 7 will be up by the end of the day. Yes you're welcome so hang tight. Comments and reviews are welcome thanks for reading.
Angel to Buffy: I think you are the most beautiful girl no woman I've ever seen.
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