Title: Star Gazing
Author: Liz
Email: geekgirl33@hotmail.com
Spoilers: AU!!! None really. Buffy's a famous actress, most of her friends are famous in one way or another. Angel is also a famous actor, except him and Buffy don't get along too well. For only a while.
Rating: PG-13, maybe an NC-17 (if I can actually write it)
Pairings: B/A (eventually), X/A, C/D, W/O G/J Some couples might not be mentioned in the story but these are the way the pairings should be.
Distribution: Anyone I send it to is welcome, if you want it take it, just let me know first, it gives me a happy to see my work.
Disclaimer: Obviously, I don't own anything even relating to BTVS or ATS, please don't sue, like you even would after reading this crap.
Author's Notes: I realize now that the beginning of this story could resemble that of "Advantage" by Cat. I just wanted to say that I had begun this story at least a month before Cat began to post her story, it is just by coincidence that we are writing about the same thing. The only reason it has taken me so long to post this story is that I wanted to edit it and make sure that it wasn't a piece of crap first.
Author's Note 2: I'm posting this on FF.net first so I can get some feedback first and then I'll send it out to the lists.
Now, onto the story!
Later that night.
"Willow!!! Oh my God! You look incredible!" Shouted Buffy to her other best friend Willow Rosenberg who had walked into the apartment both had previously shared. Only Buffy still lived there now. Willow had just gotten back from her honeymoon with her rocker husband Daniel "Oz" Osbourne and had moved in with him long before their wedding. "You're so tan! God! And I love that outfit! You have to tell me all about your trip! I want details."
"Ok ok, shhh calm!" Laughed the bright redhead. "Well we went to Hawaii and that alone will make you tan, haha! And, once I saw this outfit," she said pointing to her sarong skirt and silky tank top with her leather sandals, "I just had to buy it! Doesn't it make me look Hawaiian! I love it! Also I got you an outfit just like it!"
"Thank you so much," Buffy replied, hugging Willow. "You know what, I'll wear it tonight when we go out clubbing ok?"
"Sounds good. Oz has a gig at a club called The Bronze, would you mind going there?"
"Not at all, I was meaning to check that club out anyways. It's a date!" Buffy and Willow broke out into laughter after her last statement and hugged again. "Oh I missed you so much Willow. So much has happened since you left. Xander has been spending a lot of time at home so I've been best friendless!"
"Well, I'm back now so we can hang out all you want."
"Good, sounds like a plan!" Again the girls broke out into fits of giggles.
After both had talked for another two hours about recent events, Buffy went upstairs to her room to get ready for their trip to The Bronze. The outfit Willow had bought for her was perfect. An ankle-length aqua colored sarong with a white silk tank top fitted Buffy perfectly. She chose a white Puka shell necklace and black flip-flops to accompany the outfit. Leaving her hair half up and half down, Buffy descended the stairs intent on having a good time at The Bronze.
"Wow Buff! You look awesome!" Exclaimed Willow.
"You do too, darling" Willow's husband told her.
Buffy smiled at the look exchanged between the two love birds. Just from a glance you could tell how completely in love they were. 'That's what I want' Buffy thought.
"You do look great Willow!" Buffy happily said to her best friend.
"Thanks! Ready to hit the road?" Willow cheerfully asked.
"You bet!" Buffy responded giving them both a wide smile. "I'm ready to, as Xander would put it, get down with my bad self! Haha!"
"Right this way ladies," Oz said while leading them out to his car.
After only a ten minute drive, the group reached the club and began to walk to it's entrance. The line in front was very long but none of them were worried about having problems getting in. After all, Oz was the lead guitarist in the band that was supposed to perform that night, Willow was his wife, and Buffy was their friend, and also one of the most famous actresses in the world. No, of course they weren't worried about getting in.
Upon reaching the bouncer, all Oz had to do was give his name before the bouncer let him and his guests in, also it was before the hundreds of people waiting outside recognized him, his wife, and their friend. Quickly entering the club, they left behind the screaming voices just to be hit with the loud dance music blasting from the nearest speaker.
"I'll see you later honey," Oz said after making sure his wife and her best friend had found a table within sight of the stage. He gave her a peck on the lips before heading off to warm-up with the band.
"Wow," Buffy said to Willow in amazement. She had to shout over the noise of the crowd and dance music. "This place is packed!" Even though she knew that Dingoes Ate My Baby always packed a crowd, she never knew they would pack a club this big. Not only were there three levels to the club but there was so little room left that people could hardly walk around.
"I know! Hopefully our table won't get taken when we get up to dance." Willow said while looking around in wonder.
"Oh, me too." Buffy agreed.
At that moment, the house lights went down.
"Oh yes! Come on Buffy let's dance!" Willow said excitedly while pulling her best friend up to the dance floor. The floor was packed but the pair still managed to make it to the front near the stage. When they reached it, the manager came out onto the stage.
"Ladies and gentleman, The Bronze is proud to present." He paused for dramatic effect. "Dingoes Ate My Baby!!!" The crowd went wild.
As soon as Oz began to play the first few notes of the song, everyone in the crowd began to dance and rock out to their hit song, Pieces.
~~(Lyrics and song by Hoobastank)~~ // Turn around and pick up the pieces I, like a rock, sink. Sinking 'til I hit the bottom. The water is much deeper than I thought. Nothing to swim with. Kicking but I keep sinking. A lesson that no one could have ever thought. //
During the first verse of the song, Willow and Buffy both danced very seductively. Willow had her eyes on Oz the whole time while Buffy chose to keep her eyes closed. As soon as the chorus began, both women began jumping up and down with the rest of the dancers.
// Cause I can almost breathe the air Right beyond my fingertips. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. One more push and I'll be there. Back where I belong. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. //
When the song mellowed again, Buffy again began to move her hips back and forth slowly while running her hands over her stomach and hips. This caught the attention of most of the guys in the club, but one guy in particular.
// I see the picture. Blurry but now it's in focus. A fairy tale I purchased on my own. I finally woke up. Everything is better. A chance for me to open up and grow. //
Again, Buffy and Willow began to jump with the crowd, both of them singing along to the song.
// Cause I can almost breathe the air Right beyond my fingertips. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. One more push and I'll be there. Back where I belong. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. //
// Suffocating. Sinking further almost everyday. Barely treading water Knowing I will not give up. I will not give up. //
// Cause I can almost breathe the air Right beyond my fingertips. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. One more push and I'll be there. Back where I belong. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. //
When the song ended, Buffy decided to go back to the table. With a quick head nod to Willow, who was staying, Buffy began to make her way back through the crowd. More than once she had to fight off overeager boys trying to grab at her. Before going back to the table, she made a quick trip to the bar to grab a bottle of water. Once she had her refreshment, she began to walk back to the table.
As she approached, the sight of a large male and his lanky partner greeted her.
"Excuse me, my friend and I had reserved this table." She said to the pair who were sitting down. She had only seen them from behind so when the male turned around Buffy gasped. "You!"
" Well hello Ms. Summers." Angel O'Connell greeted the stunned blonde. "What did you say?" He asked with a smile.
"My friend Willow, who is the wife of Oz, and I, had reserved this table. So may we please have it back?" Buffy asked in reply. She was trying to keep her cool in check but the fact that he seemed to be gloating over her lost and his new found table just made her angrier. Also, it was the brunette hanging off of his arm and shooting Buffy condescending looks that really threw her over the edge.
"I'm sorry." Angel replied with a smirk. "It seems the manager told us to sit here. I'm sure you can find another table, can't you Buff?" Again he smiled at Buffy, just daring her to get her table back. He knew there were no more tables left in the jam-packed club. "Oh how rude of me! I forgot to introduce you to my date! Buffy, this is Faith. Faith, Buffy." He said pointing to the scantily dressed female still giving Buffy dirty looks.
"Pleased I'm sure." Faith said, while eyeing her opponents outfit. "Nice skirt." She said sarcastically.
"Thank you. Willow gave it to me. I love it." Buffy replied, making Faith scowl at her missed attempt to put the blonde down.
"Well, this area seems too crowded for my liking." Buffy said, trying to excuse herself before she punched the girl's face in. Either that, or she punched Angel's face in. "I think I want to go now. Later!" She said while mentally dismissing them both.
As she walked away, Willow found her while walking back from the dance floor.
"I thought you were going to sit down." Willow said questioningly to Buffy.
"Well, our table was stolen. No bother. Do you wanna dance again?"
"Sure." Was all Willow had to say before being led back onto the dance floor.
When the two found a nice place to dance, the Dingoes began to play a slow song. Buffy again started to sway her hips and run her hands over her body, only this time more slowly. Soon a crowd of guys had gathered around the two. When one guy stepped up and tried to grab Buffy's hips, she only had to slap his hand away before she continued her sexy dance. This process repeated the whole duration of the song causing Buffy to get annoyed. Only as the last verse began to play, a pair of large hands snaked around her thin waist. Buffy immediately turned around to push the guy away but was startled to find the chocolate orbs belonging to Angel staring back at her.
"Hi." He whispered in her ear when he pulled her closer, "thought you might need some protection." She pulled her head up from his chest just to see him smirk at her.
"Whatever." She replied, not too happy about being in Angel, the player's, arms. When she looked around she saw the angry glares most of the men were sending Angel.
"Looks like they're jealous." Again he whispered into her ear. She shivered at the feeling.
Buffy didn't reply to his comment but just rested her head back onto his shoulder. She felt safe and content, feelings that she hadn't ever felt before while dancing with any other guy.
As the final notes played, Buffy stepped back from Angel's warm embrace. Seeing her walls closing back up Angel picked up her hand and gently kissed the back of it. "Thank you for the dance," he said before exiting to the right of the stage.
Buffy watched as he slowly walked back to the table where his date sat, fuming. Buffy smiled at the site.
"Looks like someone had some fun." Came a perky voice from behind her.
"Ahh! It wasn't what it looked like Willow." Buffy replied while turning around to shoot her best friend a glare.
"Oh right. It wasn't you dancing with the hottie and smiling as he walked away. I guess that was someone else." Willow said while shaking her head in mock forgetfulness.
"Angel was just trying to get those guys away from me. Anyways, he's a complete jerk! You know, he's the one who stole our table."
"Ahh what a jerk!" Willow exclaimed sarcastically. "You know what you should do? Go over there and ask him out for coffee so you can give him a piece of your mind! That'll show him! It'll also make that slut that he's with even more jealous." Willow grinned and playfully elbowed Buffy in her side.
"Ha Ha Ha." Buffy replied sarcastically.
The rest of the night went fairly smoothly. Willow and Buffy decided to dance and sing along to the rest to the songs, only when Oz was ready did they head home.
Author: Liz
Email: geekgirl33@hotmail.com
Spoilers: AU!!! None really. Buffy's a famous actress, most of her friends are famous in one way or another. Angel is also a famous actor, except him and Buffy don't get along too well. For only a while.
Rating: PG-13, maybe an NC-17 (if I can actually write it)
Pairings: B/A (eventually), X/A, C/D, W/O G/J Some couples might not be mentioned in the story but these are the way the pairings should be.
Distribution: Anyone I send it to is welcome, if you want it take it, just let me know first, it gives me a happy to see my work.
Disclaimer: Obviously, I don't own anything even relating to BTVS or ATS, please don't sue, like you even would after reading this crap.
Author's Notes: I realize now that the beginning of this story could resemble that of "Advantage" by Cat. I just wanted to say that I had begun this story at least a month before Cat began to post her story, it is just by coincidence that we are writing about the same thing. The only reason it has taken me so long to post this story is that I wanted to edit it and make sure that it wasn't a piece of crap first.
Author's Note 2: I'm posting this on FF.net first so I can get some feedback first and then I'll send it out to the lists.
Now, onto the story!
Later that night.
"Willow!!! Oh my God! You look incredible!" Shouted Buffy to her other best friend Willow Rosenberg who had walked into the apartment both had previously shared. Only Buffy still lived there now. Willow had just gotten back from her honeymoon with her rocker husband Daniel "Oz" Osbourne and had moved in with him long before their wedding. "You're so tan! God! And I love that outfit! You have to tell me all about your trip! I want details."
"Ok ok, shhh calm!" Laughed the bright redhead. "Well we went to Hawaii and that alone will make you tan, haha! And, once I saw this outfit," she said pointing to her sarong skirt and silky tank top with her leather sandals, "I just had to buy it! Doesn't it make me look Hawaiian! I love it! Also I got you an outfit just like it!"
"Thank you so much," Buffy replied, hugging Willow. "You know what, I'll wear it tonight when we go out clubbing ok?"
"Sounds good. Oz has a gig at a club called The Bronze, would you mind going there?"
"Not at all, I was meaning to check that club out anyways. It's a date!" Buffy and Willow broke out into laughter after her last statement and hugged again. "Oh I missed you so much Willow. So much has happened since you left. Xander has been spending a lot of time at home so I've been best friendless!"
"Well, I'm back now so we can hang out all you want."
"Good, sounds like a plan!" Again the girls broke out into fits of giggles.
After both had talked for another two hours about recent events, Buffy went upstairs to her room to get ready for their trip to The Bronze. The outfit Willow had bought for her was perfect. An ankle-length aqua colored sarong with a white silk tank top fitted Buffy perfectly. She chose a white Puka shell necklace and black flip-flops to accompany the outfit. Leaving her hair half up and half down, Buffy descended the stairs intent on having a good time at The Bronze.
"Wow Buff! You look awesome!" Exclaimed Willow.
"You do too, darling" Willow's husband told her.
Buffy smiled at the look exchanged between the two love birds. Just from a glance you could tell how completely in love they were. 'That's what I want' Buffy thought.
"You do look great Willow!" Buffy happily said to her best friend.
"Thanks! Ready to hit the road?" Willow cheerfully asked.
"You bet!" Buffy responded giving them both a wide smile. "I'm ready to, as Xander would put it, get down with my bad self! Haha!"
"Right this way ladies," Oz said while leading them out to his car.
After only a ten minute drive, the group reached the club and began to walk to it's entrance. The line in front was very long but none of them were worried about having problems getting in. After all, Oz was the lead guitarist in the band that was supposed to perform that night, Willow was his wife, and Buffy was their friend, and also one of the most famous actresses in the world. No, of course they weren't worried about getting in.
Upon reaching the bouncer, all Oz had to do was give his name before the bouncer let him and his guests in, also it was before the hundreds of people waiting outside recognized him, his wife, and their friend. Quickly entering the club, they left behind the screaming voices just to be hit with the loud dance music blasting from the nearest speaker.
"I'll see you later honey," Oz said after making sure his wife and her best friend had found a table within sight of the stage. He gave her a peck on the lips before heading off to warm-up with the band.
"Wow," Buffy said to Willow in amazement. She had to shout over the noise of the crowd and dance music. "This place is packed!" Even though she knew that Dingoes Ate My Baby always packed a crowd, she never knew they would pack a club this big. Not only were there three levels to the club but there was so little room left that people could hardly walk around.
"I know! Hopefully our table won't get taken when we get up to dance." Willow said while looking around in wonder.
"Oh, me too." Buffy agreed.
At that moment, the house lights went down.
"Oh yes! Come on Buffy let's dance!" Willow said excitedly while pulling her best friend up to the dance floor. The floor was packed but the pair still managed to make it to the front near the stage. When they reached it, the manager came out onto the stage.
"Ladies and gentleman, The Bronze is proud to present." He paused for dramatic effect. "Dingoes Ate My Baby!!!" The crowd went wild.
As soon as Oz began to play the first few notes of the song, everyone in the crowd began to dance and rock out to their hit song, Pieces.
~~(Lyrics and song by Hoobastank)~~ // Turn around and pick up the pieces I, like a rock, sink. Sinking 'til I hit the bottom. The water is much deeper than I thought. Nothing to swim with. Kicking but I keep sinking. A lesson that no one could have ever thought. //
During the first verse of the song, Willow and Buffy both danced very seductively. Willow had her eyes on Oz the whole time while Buffy chose to keep her eyes closed. As soon as the chorus began, both women began jumping up and down with the rest of the dancers.
// Cause I can almost breathe the air Right beyond my fingertips. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. One more push and I'll be there. Back where I belong. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. //
When the song mellowed again, Buffy again began to move her hips back and forth slowly while running her hands over her stomach and hips. This caught the attention of most of the guys in the club, but one guy in particular.
// I see the picture. Blurry but now it's in focus. A fairy tale I purchased on my own. I finally woke up. Everything is better. A chance for me to open up and grow. //
Again, Buffy and Willow began to jump with the crowd, both of them singing along to the song.
// Cause I can almost breathe the air Right beyond my fingertips. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. One more push and I'll be there. Back where I belong. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. //
// Suffocating. Sinking further almost everyday. Barely treading water Knowing I will not give up. I will not give up. //
// Cause I can almost breathe the air Right beyond my fingertips. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. One more push and I'll be there. Back where I belong. I'll turn around and pick up the pieces. //
When the song ended, Buffy decided to go back to the table. With a quick head nod to Willow, who was staying, Buffy began to make her way back through the crowd. More than once she had to fight off overeager boys trying to grab at her. Before going back to the table, she made a quick trip to the bar to grab a bottle of water. Once she had her refreshment, she began to walk back to the table.
As she approached, the sight of a large male and his lanky partner greeted her.
"Excuse me, my friend and I had reserved this table." She said to the pair who were sitting down. She had only seen them from behind so when the male turned around Buffy gasped. "You!"
" Well hello Ms. Summers." Angel O'Connell greeted the stunned blonde. "What did you say?" He asked with a smile.
"My friend Willow, who is the wife of Oz, and I, had reserved this table. So may we please have it back?" Buffy asked in reply. She was trying to keep her cool in check but the fact that he seemed to be gloating over her lost and his new found table just made her angrier. Also, it was the brunette hanging off of his arm and shooting Buffy condescending looks that really threw her over the edge.
"I'm sorry." Angel replied with a smirk. "It seems the manager told us to sit here. I'm sure you can find another table, can't you Buff?" Again he smiled at Buffy, just daring her to get her table back. He knew there were no more tables left in the jam-packed club. "Oh how rude of me! I forgot to introduce you to my date! Buffy, this is Faith. Faith, Buffy." He said pointing to the scantily dressed female still giving Buffy dirty looks.
"Pleased I'm sure." Faith said, while eyeing her opponents outfit. "Nice skirt." She said sarcastically.
"Thank you. Willow gave it to me. I love it." Buffy replied, making Faith scowl at her missed attempt to put the blonde down.
"Well, this area seems too crowded for my liking." Buffy said, trying to excuse herself before she punched the girl's face in. Either that, or she punched Angel's face in. "I think I want to go now. Later!" She said while mentally dismissing them both.
As she walked away, Willow found her while walking back from the dance floor.
"I thought you were going to sit down." Willow said questioningly to Buffy.
"Well, our table was stolen. No bother. Do you wanna dance again?"
"Sure." Was all Willow had to say before being led back onto the dance floor.
When the two found a nice place to dance, the Dingoes began to play a slow song. Buffy again started to sway her hips and run her hands over her body, only this time more slowly. Soon a crowd of guys had gathered around the two. When one guy stepped up and tried to grab Buffy's hips, she only had to slap his hand away before she continued her sexy dance. This process repeated the whole duration of the song causing Buffy to get annoyed. Only as the last verse began to play, a pair of large hands snaked around her thin waist. Buffy immediately turned around to push the guy away but was startled to find the chocolate orbs belonging to Angel staring back at her.
"Hi." He whispered in her ear when he pulled her closer, "thought you might need some protection." She pulled her head up from his chest just to see him smirk at her.
"Whatever." She replied, not too happy about being in Angel, the player's, arms. When she looked around she saw the angry glares most of the men were sending Angel.
"Looks like they're jealous." Again he whispered into her ear. She shivered at the feeling.
Buffy didn't reply to his comment but just rested her head back onto his shoulder. She felt safe and content, feelings that she hadn't ever felt before while dancing with any other guy.
As the final notes played, Buffy stepped back from Angel's warm embrace. Seeing her walls closing back up Angel picked up her hand and gently kissed the back of it. "Thank you for the dance," he said before exiting to the right of the stage.
Buffy watched as he slowly walked back to the table where his date sat, fuming. Buffy smiled at the site.
"Looks like someone had some fun." Came a perky voice from behind her.
"Ahh! It wasn't what it looked like Willow." Buffy replied while turning around to shoot her best friend a glare.
"Oh right. It wasn't you dancing with the hottie and smiling as he walked away. I guess that was someone else." Willow said while shaking her head in mock forgetfulness.
"Angel was just trying to get those guys away from me. Anyways, he's a complete jerk! You know, he's the one who stole our table."
"Ahh what a jerk!" Willow exclaimed sarcastically. "You know what you should do? Go over there and ask him out for coffee so you can give him a piece of your mind! That'll show him! It'll also make that slut that he's with even more jealous." Willow grinned and playfully elbowed Buffy in her side.
"Ha Ha Ha." Buffy replied sarcastically.
The rest of the night went fairly smoothly. Willow and Buffy decided to dance and sing along to the rest to the songs, only when Oz was ready did they head home.