The Living and Those Not Dead by Simone

The Living and Those Not Dead
by Simone

Disclaimer: No I do not own Buffy, Angel or any of the characters I am just a brasilian girl that like them too damned much.
Title: Not mine either John Drake suggest it to me and I really like it, so here it is.
Song: "Ain´t no sunshine when she´s gone" - Michael Bolton´s version.
Teaser: c´mon! Read the fiction!
Rate: PG


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"No!" she said for the ultimate time. "This is not a joke for me Angel. This is my job, and if I have to fight you in order to get out there and save his ass, I'll sure do it!"

Buffy looked even more beautiful when she got angry. Even now, in her fifth month of pregnancy she looked small and cute. But not even her shining eyes would eb able to convince Angel to let her go out like this. Especially to save some asshole... especially to save Riley.

"Buffy, let's be reasonable, babe. Faith is already on her way to help us and..."

She raised her hand and didn't allow him to end the sentence.

"Last time she met him, she fu... Well, we better let it go!" and with a quick and strong movement she freed herself from his grasp and fled outside. Angel took a deep breath.


"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
She's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away"

Angel looked around him and all he could see was Buffy. Their house was hers... because every little thing was a beautiful reminder of her. He paced for a few minutes and suddenly he found himself in front of the mirror that hung near the front door. And he did not like what he saw. He saw a man madly in love; no longer a soul-boy, just a strong man, a warrior in love with... the future mother of his child. But, somehow, when she was out of his sight the lights were not so bright, he was not that happy. She was the sun, she had the bright and living colours, not him.


"Wonder this time where she's gone
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
This time just ain't no home
Anytime she goes away"


Ever since they got married, Riley had been a real gentleman, never talking to Buffy in any intimate way. When he decided to stay in Sunnydale to help Giles and the gang Angel felt a little restless, but Riley came to talk to him and told him that a pregnant slayer was not that useful. That was when he suggested that Angel should call Faith to help them.

Deep down inside, Angel knew he had nothing to fear. Buffy was his... forever, for all the eternity. He was her angel, and she... she was his slayer. No Riley nor Faith could ever change that, but still he was jealous, almost wishing that it was him that were kidnapped. Besides, he knew Faith could handle the situation.


"I know, I know, I know..."


But Buffy had to go there and leave him brooding with these miserable dark thoughts.


"Can't leave the young thing alone
Ain't no sunshine...
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness everyday
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
This house just ain't no home
Any time she goes away"


Once again he took a deep breath - so normal now - and turned around, grabbing his duster and the car keys. He was going after her to help her save Riley's life. After all, Spike held Riley prisoner and Spike would always be his responsibility. On the other hand the mere thought of Buffy and Riley alone in a darkened room sent shivers up and down his spine.

"Can't leave the young thing alone
Ain't no sunshine...

No, he would not leave her alone. He jumped into the black car, started the engine and drove as fast as he could... to get his sunshine safe back home.

+ The End +