Chapter 3: A Little Too Good

" So, what do you want to drink? Juice or soda?" Oz asked, trying not to sound nervous.

" Oz, I'm glad you're my friend," Buffy commented quietly. He glanced at her, surprised.

" Really?" And that's when it hit him—Buffy was beautiful. She smiled.

" Yes, really. And—and Willow doesn't know what she's losing, letting you go. If—well, if I were in her place, no way I would let you get away." He blushed, smiled, and turned to the fridge.

" So, soda, then." Buffy nodded, still smiling.

" Yeah, sounds good." They looked at each other, both quite aware of the now awkward situation. Their eyes locked, and Buffy could feel her heart pound. Finally, he handed her a Coke, shut the fridge, and turned away.

" So…do you wanna watch some TV?" Oz mustered the courage to finally ask.

" Um, yeah! I heard that 'Armageddon' Is on Starz." He cringed.

" I'm not a big Ben Affleck person, but Liv Tyler works…"Buffy laughed as they sat together on the couch. As Oz flipped the TV on, she scooted closer to him. He glanced at her, surprised, but smiled, looked back at the TV and flipped channels until he found the movie.

As the movie started, Oz tried to watch, but he kept thinking about Buffy—her smile. Her beautiful blue-green eyes…

" Oz?" Buffy asked. " Do you think, I mean, do you feel a little…never mind." She turned back to the TV.

" What?" Oz asked. He couldn't resist stealing a glance at her. She sighed.

" Don't you think this feels a little…awkward?" He frowned, pulled away from her and stood up.

" My God, I'm sorry, I didn't mean…you're freaked. I'm sorry…I didn't realize…" She stood up, too, and put a finger to his lips.

" That's not what I meant. Awkward was the wrong word. Maybe I meant…I don't know…like, a little too good. Doesn't it feel a little too good?"

" Well, yeah, maybe, I mean…this is just…like perfect timing, or not ever timing," Oz said. Buffy's finger was still close to his lips. As she pulled her finger away, they moved closer, their lips touched and Oz carefully wrapped his arms around Buffy's waist, deepening the kiss. They stood together for awhile, kissing, before Buffy finally pulled away, smiling.

" Correction," she whispered. " Now it feels a little too good." He kissed her again.