… Can't Fight The Moonlight
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Part Three
Author:
~Chikki~
Disclaimer:
I soooooo do not own them. Cos if I did … God knows they wouldn't be in their
current situation. A guy named Joss something owns all of them. The songs
belong to LeAnn and Ricky … again not me! Wahhhhh
Disclaimer:
Want … Take … Have … just give me the addy!
Rating:
Only PG-13 if that!
Spoilers:
Nothing in season 5 (BtVS) or 2 (A:tS) cos I have not seen them! But every
other episode there ever was … just to be safe!
Feedback:
chikki_dancer@excite.com I would
be willing to pay for it … j/k … but plz take a second to tell me what u think.
Author's
Note: I got some great feedback for CftM … and they all asked for a sequel or
two … so here it is … this is for you guys … you know who u are! Also … as I
haven't seen the new seasons, I do not know the layout of the hotel … so I am
making it up!
Summary:
Set near the end of season 4. Riley and Buffy have broken up. Not really
needing back-story for this fic. But read parts 1&2 first to understand
Buffy's emotional state. (If u want chapter's 1&2 then email me and I will
oblige.)
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Thoughts
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Lyrics
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Buffy
dreamt of happier times. Her happy times ALWAYS included him.
Kissing
on her windowsill while he was outside on the roof. She was grounded and
confined to her bedroom … so he came to her.
Ice-skating
whilst she knew he was watching … silently devouring her with his eyes.
Kissing
him while he was in his 'game face' … the confines of his mouth was so
different yet they were the same.
Her
Claddagh ring – he kissed it so delicately. His ring pointed towards him … hers
never pointed away from her…
"Ahhh
… Miss? Miss?" Buffy was brought out of her pleasant slumber by an unfamiliar
voice requesting her attention.
"We're
here Miss … Los Angeles." The taxi driver instructed.
"Ummm
… thank-you" Buffy said drowsily, as she rubbed her eyes.
After
paying her hefty fare for the 2-hour drive, Buffy retrieved her bag and Mr
Gordo and got out of the cab.
She
looked up at the building where he resided and she knew that he was here. She
was getting that all-too-familiar tingling in her body … God she missed that
feeling!
As
she neared the door she thought…
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Has it been too long … have I left my run too late … did I miss my chance at
happiness? *
Deciding
that these kind of thoughts were only fuelling he doubts, Buffy pushed them out
of her mind.
She
approached the door and raised a hesitant hand to knock…
"Buffy?"
She
spun around to see her one true love and only soul mate standing there staring
at her…
"Hi"
she said softly
"Hey"
"I
see your stealthiness hasn't diminished over time"
"I
guess not"
"I
suppose your wondering why I am here … of course you are … I mean, I turn up on
your doorstep after all this time, with a bag in one hand and Mr Gordo in the
other…"
Angel's
eyes finally left hers and wandered to the stuffed pig in front of him.
"Buffy
your rambling" he mustered.
"That
I am…" she said immediately lowering her eyes. "…Can we go somewhere to talk
please?"
"Sure"
After
letting her into the hotel, they made their way to his apartment and sat down
opposite each other in the lounge room.
"Well
I may as well tell you why I'm here then…"
Buffy
told him about Adam, the First Slayer, Willow and Tara and her break up with
Riley. Then she went onto telling him about her lonely nights … her empty room
… her solo slaying…
"Ahhh
Buffy … it's nice that you can share all this with me but it isn't telling me
why you are exactly here and why now…"
Buffy
looked away from him and then suddenly said…
"Do
you have a CD player?"
"Ummm
… yeah … in the corner" Angel replied confused.
Buffy
retrieved the CD out of her bag and then went over to the stereo. She put it in
and found her desired song.
"I
heard this song tonight while I was training alone and … and it made me realise
some home truths about myself … things that I have tried to suppress for a long
time … too long"
As
she pressed play, Buffy came over and sat down opposite Angel again.
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Under a lover's sky I'm gonna be with you And no one's gonna be around If you think that you won't fall Well just wait until, 'till the sun goes down Underneath the starlight … starlight There's a magical feeling so right It will steal your heart tonight ~ Angel listened to the words intently as the song played throughout the room. ~ You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know, but you know That you, can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart But you know, but you know That you, can't fight the moonlight, No-o you can't fight it It's gonna get to your heart
~ As the words sunk in, Buffy began to cry again. ~ There's no escaping love Once a gentle breeze (once a gentle breeze) Sweeps its spell upon your heart And no matter what you think It won't be to long 'Till you're in my arms Underneath the starlight … starlight We'll be lost in the rhythm so right It will steal your heart tonight ~ Angel came over to Buffy, whose sobs were echoing in the large room. As more tears escaped, Angel wiped them away gently with his thumb. ~ You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know, but you know That you, can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart But you know, but you know That you, can't fight the moonlight, No-o you can't fight it No-o matter what you do The night is gonna get to you. ~ Buffy's whimpering did not ease until Angel's strong arms were engulfing her. ~ (Your gonna know) (That I know) Don't try you're never gonna win Underneath the starlight … starlight There's a magical feeling so right It will steal your heart tonight ~ Buffy's heaving breast was slowing as her head rested against Angel's expansive chest. ~ You can try to resist Try to hide from my kiss But you know, but you know That you, can't fight the moonlight Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart But you know, but you know That you, can't fight the moonlight, No-o you can't fight it… It's gonna get to your heart! ~ As the song ended Angel was slowly rocking Buffy in his arms, whispering sweet nothings to her.
Buffy sobbed into his chest…"I can't fight the moonlight Angel … I can't fight the truth in my heart…" "You don't have to baby … you don't have to!" Angel said as he realised what Buffy meant and his non-existent heart smiled. Buffy moved back and cupped his chin. She stared into his soul through tear-soaked eyes… "I love you Angel" It was a simple statement that held so much meaning behind it. "I love you too Buffy … I always have!" Tears welled again in both of their eyes … however they were only tears of joy … happiness … love … relief! They kissed each other fervently, tasting the salt form Buffy's tears. Their lingering kiss ended as their arms went around their soul mate. They sat there in a relieving and much-needed hug … allowing the nightmare of their separation to be behind them … as a future together became a reality. Angel moved back and stared into the eyes of his one true love… "Dance with me?" "Always" Angel got up and found the CD, and in particular the song, that he often played and placed it in the stereo. He strode back to Buffy and whispered in her ear as he embraced her… "This is the song that I always listen to when I think of you … which is pretty much all the time. It reminds me of my feelings for you." He held her close as the song began… ~ Here I am Broken wings Quiet thoughts Unspoken dreams Here I am Alone again And I need her now To hold my hand
~ They swayed to the harmonising music. ~ She's all, she's all I ever had She's the air I breathe She's all, she's all I ever had
~ They closed their eyes as the melody filled the whole hotel. ~ It's the way she makes me feel It's the only thing that's real It's the way she understands She's my lover, she's my friend And when I look into her eyes It's the way I feel inside Like the man I want to be She's all I ever need
~ Buffy rested her head on the place where his heart would be. If she listened hard enough … she would hear it beating just for her! ~ So much time So much pain (but) There's one thing That still remains (It's the) The way she cared The love we shared And through it all She's always been there
~ The soothing song washed over their bodies as the words assaulted their heart. ~ She's all, she's all I ever had In a world so cold, so empty She's all, she's all I ever had
~ Buffy listened to the lyrics and her heart skipped a beat. 'He really does love me' she thought. ~ It's the way she makes me feel It's the only thing that's real It's the way she understands She's my lover, she's my friend And when I look into her eyes It's the way I feel inside Like the man I want to be She's all I ever need
~ As the melody ended and Angel gazed adoringly into his beloved's eyes… "I really do love you Buffy Anne Summers … with everything that I am … with everything that I have … with all my heart and soul!" Buffy smiled and returned his speech with her own feelings voiced… "I am so much in love with you that I can't think straight … my life isn't a life without you … you make me whole … you complete me!" They stared at one another before sealing their declarations with a passionate kiss. This kiss ensured that all their promises of love and devotion would be fulfilled. For they were Angel & Buffy… Romeo & Juliet… Night and Day… They were destined to be together for all eternity and beyond! ~*~*~*~*~*~ ~Chikki~B/A lover/shipper/believer for eternity! Feedback to: chikki_dancer@excite.com
What did you think of it? I hoped you liked it … I am 99% sure that this was the last part of this series … I think I have given Buffy & Angel closure now … do you agree? But if people want more … I am just not sure where I would take them … so PLZ feed me and tell me your opinions as I value them immensely!