Part: 9/?
Author: PsycGurl
Rating: PG
Couples: C/A, C/Groo
Summary: Cordelia has to choose between the
two men she loves.
Spoilers: up to Couplet (I live in UK so these are pretty much based on stuff
I've read!)
Feedback: Please R&R
Disclaimer: Nopes, not mine!
Chapter 9
Leaning Towards Angel
After what seemed like ages Cordelia finally got Connor to sleep. Cordelia thought about what Angel was going to do tonight.
" Was he going to show me his love? Or something else?" She was so busy in her thoughts she didn't notice Groo walk into the room. She then started to quietly mumbled a lullaby to her child.
'Her child. Has a nice ring to it.' Cordelia thought.
" Princess…"
" Oh Groo…you scared me!" Cordelia said jumping up at the sound of his voice.
" Sorry."
" It's ok…what's up?"
" Excuse me?"
" What do you want to talk about?"
" How do you want me to show you my love?" Groo said after a while.
" That's what I'm letting you do Groo…you find a way."
" If you choose him, then you'll understand if I return to Pylea."
" Ohhh…yeah…ummm Groo…"
" Yes Princess."
" If I choose him you wouldn't be heartbroken would you?"
" Like Angel said…the best man would have won."
" Really? Well that's the spirit…not that I know who I'm choosing…" Cordelia said as she started to caress Connor's cheek.
" Princess…you love him? A lot?"
" Who?"
" The child."
" Oh…yeah."
" Can you give up Angel and his child if you choose me?" Cordelia gulped as Groo's words sunk in. She paused for a while and looked at the sleeping child and then responded.
" No."
~*~*~*~
" Hey Wes…me, Cordelia and Connor are going to be going out at six…probably return tonight but we may come back tomorrow morning. Is that ok?" Angel asked as he walked into Wesley's office after sleeping for a while.
" Oh yes…of course."
" Thanks." Angel then proceeded to leave the office.
" Angel?"
" Yeah."
" Do you think it's wise to go somewhere alone with Cordelia?"
" What are you implying Wesley?"
" Well…"
" If you think I'm taking Cordelia out to do something to her…" Angel quickly retorted.
" Oh no! No…I just hope you realise she is someone else's girlfriend."
" Yeah…I realise that. I know she's someone else's girlfriend." Angel said, he then walked up to Wesley's desk. He brought his face up close to Wesley's and bit out...
" But not for long." He then walked out of the room. Wesley smiled. His eyes caught Fred's who stood at the reception desk. He smiled at her and then he mouthed the words:
'It's Cordelia.'
~*~*~*~
Cordelia looked at Groo's reaction. He turned to her sadly.
" So you love…" He stammered.
" The only thing I'm saying is…if I chose you…I still have to stay here…in LA."
" Is it because of Angel?"
" No…it's because of my family. These people…they're my family. I can't leave them and I can't live without Connor. You understand?"
" Kind of…the love of a mother."
" Yeah. He's like my baby."
" He is."
" What?"
" He is your child." Cordelia turned to him and after a pause, nodded in agreement.
" Princess, how long do I have left to win you back?" Groo said after a brief silence.
" Win me back?"
" Yes." She understood what he was saying…he knew she was leaning towards Angel.
" A few days…make the best out of them Groo."
" I will. What about tonight?"
" I'm going somewhere with Angel."
" Ah."
" You understand?"
" Unfortunately…I do."
~*~*~*~
" Cordy! You ready?" Angel yelled up the stairs of the Hyperion later. Groo had gone back to Cordy's a while before. Angel stood waiting for Cordelia, holding Connor in his arms.
" Yeah yeah…how long are we going for?" Cordelia said coming down the stairs with a baby bag.
" A few hours…we mighty have to stay overnight."
" Hey, should I pack clothes? Should I put more stuff in Connor's bag?"
" No…I think we'll probably be back tonight."
" Make your mind up already!!!" She then walked over to him and took Connor from his arms handing him the baby bag.
" Do I have to be dressy?"
" You're fine Cordy."
" Ok." After a brief pause Angel spoke.
" What'd you tell…him?"
" Groo? I told him I'm going away with you tonight."
" What'd he say?"
" He said he understood."
" O…ookay. Let's go now."
" Yay…road trip…sounds fun doesn't it Connor!" Cordelia said sarcastically to the child. Angel smiled.
" Oh one last thing."
" What Angel?"
" You have to wear this." Angel said putting a blindfold on her.
" What! Hey I can't see…I might drop Connor! Angel!!!" Angel snickered and took Connor from her arms and led her towards the door.
" Angel!!! I can't see a damn thing!!"
" That's the point. Bye guys! See ya!" Angel called to the three standing in the lobby.
" Bye." Cordelia responded.
" Bye!!!" Then once Angel and Cordelia were gone the three were overcome with excitement.
" Do you think they are finally getting together???" Fred shrieked as Gunn and Wesley slightly nodded.
" They just might."