Title: Under the Skin
Category: Anya/Fiction
Rating: PG
Spoilers: vague references to the Willow/Oz/Tara thing.
I'm being ignored again. I don't think he's aware of it, and I plan to keep him unaware. When we first got together, I fought it for all I was worth, but you can't beat the instincts out of a man. He wouldn't be Xander without it, and I love Xander. There are times when I hate his friends, but I will always love him.
It's hard to be ignored, of course. There are times when I want to scream out, "I am 1100 years old and I know more about it than you," but it would be pointless. "Anya is newly human and has no tact, and besides, I'm an extremely powerful witch, so back off." I know what Willow's thinking. Heck, I used to be Willow, without technology or a girlfriend. That's why she doesn't like me. She sees herself in me, and it's not pretty.
I liked her a lot better before she was gay, even though I didn't trust her with Xander. When Oz was around, he kept her from meddling with powers best left alone. Tara does whatever she's told. Oh well, maybe she'll learn her lesson the easy way, and no one will have to die to get her attention. Because if Xander dies, I will destroy her. Until then, I sit next to the man I love and I watch. I wait. I gave up worrying over what would happen long ago. I just prepare for it.
I wonder if he'll be upset with me when I turn her into a turtle.
