Part: 10/14
Author: PsycGurl
Rating: PG
Couples: C/A, C/Groo-mentioned

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: Not mine, please don't sue

Chapter 10

Surprise!

" Hey Angel, when are you going to take this blindfold off me!" Cordelia exclaimed. They had been on the road for a while.

" Just a bit more."

" It's itchy!"

" I'm not going to take it off until we get there Cordy."

" How's Connor? I know he's in my arms…I just can't see him!"

" He's all right."

" What's he doing?"

" He's spitting milk on you."

" ANGEL!!!"

" He's sleeping ok?" After a little verbal spat, they sat silently for a few minutes.

" Angel?" Cordelia said turning to him.

" Yeah."

" Am I a bad person?"

" What'd you mean?"

" I just left my boyfriend alone to go away with you somewhere and I might not return until tomorrow. I left my boyfriend alone…to go away with the other man that I love!"

" I don't think that's bad."

" Angel!!!"

" Well it isn't!"

" I'm like having an affair…and he's letting me!"

" So he's the bad one."

" No…he's pretty sweet…but I'm a bad girlfriend aren't I?"

" At least you told him you were going."

" Yeah, but he's probably hurting right now because of me." Cordelia said as her eyes glazed.

" Cor…can we not talk about him? This is meant to be just us, you know?" Angel bit out. Cordelia gave him an upset look and he quickly apologised. The fact was he was getting so fed up with Groo! There was another silent pause.

" Angel?"

" Yes?"

" Are we going because you're going to show me you love me?" Angel sat mutely.

" Ahmmm…asked you a question here?" Cordelia said annoyed.

" You'll see." He then paused and stopped the car.

" We're here."

" Oooh can I take the blindfold off now?"

" Not yet."

" Angel…you're killing me here."

" Wait a sec." Angel then got out of the car and took Connor from Cordelia's arms and led her out onto a footpath.

" Angel…I'm getting impatient now."

" Ok…I'm taking it off now." Angel then took off her blindfold. Cordelia looked around. The place looked awfully familiar. She then turned to Angel as she realised her surroundings.

" You took me to SUNNYDALE!!!"

" Surprise!"

" Angel!!!" Angel then handed Connor to Cordelia, which seemed to calm her down.

" But that isn't all…" He said quickly as he turned to Cordelia with a huge smile. He didn't want to give her the chance to bite his head off.

" Oh what you going to give me a tour of the hellmouth now?"

" No…we're going in here." Angel said pointing to the shop in front of them.

" The Magic Box? A magic shop? What the hell???"

" Hey keep it down in front of the kid."

" Oh sorry Connor." Cordelia mumbled to the child who had just woken up and was surprised by the surroundings too.

" On the subject of Connor. I'm not some expert Angel, but bringing your child… one who's continuously in danger… to the hellmouth just does not strike me as safe!"

" Cordy…come on… just trust me." Cordelia sighed. How come he always used that against her? Balancing Connor onto one arm she held Angel's hand as he led her up to the door.

" Ready?"

" Oooh spells, potions...how exciting!!! Not like I encounter this stuff everyday…I'm sooo ready!" Cordelia responded sarcastically. Angel then turned the doorknob and pushed the door. The entrance bell jingled. Seven pairs of eyes turned to the door as the two entered, Cordelia following Angel.

" Oh my god!!! Angel!!!!" Cordelia exclaimed as she turned to Angel recognising the people.

" Angel!!!! Cordelia!!!" Some of the people

" Buffy…" Cordelia noted.

" And Xander…Willow…Dawn…Spike…" She then turned back to Angel.

" ANGEL!!!!!"

" Surprise!" Angel exclaimed sheepishly as Cordelia gave him an evil look.

 A/N Note to Diane Weiss…you read my mind!