Prankster the Third (G)
This is part three of Prankster. Enjoy!
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*~*ALL FOR ONE*~*
"You have a lot of balls, mate. I should kill you where you stand. What the hell are you doing here?" Spike glared at the imposing figure in his doorway.
Angel smiled.
"I've come to settle something here."
Spike stood and took off his duster. He had worked all night de-stitching the rhinestones that were attached. It finally looked bad again.
"Ok, Peaches. Let's settle this."
Angel walked in.
"Not by fighting, Spike. We've been played."
Spike narrowed his eyes.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, Willow. She came to LA and pulled a small prank on me. I thought it was you, which is why I altered your duster."
Spike thought for a moment.
"You mean the jellybeans?"
Angel shook his head no.
"I'm offering you a chance to get in on her payback. You in?"
Spike smiled a little. The witch was behind this. This could be interesting.
"Alright, mate, I'm in." Spike paused for a moment. "What did she do to you?"
Angel's smile vanished.
"She colored my hair."
Spike's laughter reverberated off the walls of the crypt.
"What color?"
"Does it matter?"
"Yes." Spike grinned. Angel's eyes narrowed.
"Platinum blonde."
Spiked howled with laughter. Angel growled.
*~*CONFESSION*~*
"I'm really surprised to see you here, Angel."
He smiled as he took the offered seat on the window bench, scooting all the way over to make room for her. Willow sat beside him.
"Well, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, so to speak. I've had an epiphany."
Willow looked intrigued. She watched Angel as his eyes kind of roamed around, not really focusing on anything. He looked almost nervous.
"What was the epiphany?"
Angel took a deep breath and then smiled at her. She smiled to see his smile. It had been a while.
"Well, I was stuck. I was trying to save the world. Then I realized the world didn't want my help. But a few people within the world did. As soon as I realized I couldn't be everything for everyone, well, the weight of the world lifted off of my shoulders. I had pushed my friends away, trying to spare them, but I realized I only hurt them more. I realized that I needed people. I needed help. So I came back to Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn. I know you don't know Gunn, but he's wonderful. He really is a dedicated fighter and I don't know what we'd do without him. So I told him. I told Cordelia how much I cared about her. She thought I had hit my head." He chuckled and Willow smiled. "I actually hugged Wesley."
Willow smiled a shocked smile, remembering Wesley as the uptight man he once was.
"I realized that I needed to tell the people I cared about how much I cared and how much I love them." He looked at her intently. "That's why I'm here. To tell you how much I love you."
Willow blinked. She looked confused for a moment and then her eyes widened. She was suddenly aware of how close he was on the bench. She stood up and started to pace.
"Well, uh, I love you too, Angel, in that big-brother sorta way. I mean even though you tried to kill me, and I know that I wasn't you, but still, you, and I still care and, uh.love you like a brother and all. And I was scared. I babble when I'm scared. I guess I'm babbling now, because, I'm not sure, but I think.Angel," she stopped pacing and looked at his perfectly calm face, "did you just tell me you love me?" She waited for his explanation of how she was being silly and misunderstood. It didn't come.
Instead he stood up and took a few steps to her, closing the space in between them. He was so close, she almost moved back, but her eyes caught his, and she stood her ground.
"I know you probably think this is sudden. I know you haven't been thinking of me, like I think about you. But I just wanted to tell you how I feel. I had to tell you. I love you." With that, before she could react, he leaned down, wrapping an arm around her waist to keep her from fleeing and brought his lips to hers.
Her whole body tensed. She didn't know how to react or what to do. All she knew was a very large, very handsome man was kissing her. She thought of Tara, and she started to pull back, not responding, but he beat her to it. He pulled back and looked down at her shocked face and turned toward the door. When he reached the door he turned to her, seeing her eyes on him.
"I'll be in town for a while. I'm staying here," he took a card out and placed it on a nearby table. "You can reach me there if you want to. I hope to see you." And with that he left her, staring in shock at the door.
*~*PANIC*~*
Willow walked into the Bronze. She scanned the place, looking for Buffy. She wasn't there.
Willow's shoulders dropped a bit. She didn't know who else to talk to about this. Xander hated Angel and would likely go through the roof, as would Giles, most likely. It didn't seem right to talk to Tara and she wasn't that close to Anya. She knew Buffy wouldn't likely want to hear this, but she had to talk to someone. If only she could find Buffy.
Willow was about to turn to leave when she saw a familiar person at the pool table. She shook her head. What was she thinking? But she didn't leave. She did need someone to talk to, and if she could spare Buffy, wouldn't that be a good thing?
Willow slowly made her way through the troves of people on the dance floor towards the pool table. A pair of blue eyes watched her approach.
"If it isn't Little Red Riding Hood." He smiled teasingly. "Quite an original approach coming to the Big Bad Wolf like this." He chuckled and hit a ball in one of the pockets.
"Hi, Spike." She seemed nervous. Spike smiled a little to himself. Seems Peaches paid her a visit. He could faintly smell him on her.
"So what can I do for you? Or are you here to play some pool?" He looked at her as he shot another ball. She fidgeted.
"I wanted to talk to you for a moment."
"What about?" He looked intrigued.
She took a deep breath.
"Have you ever had someone like you and you didn't like them, I mean, in the same way?"
Spike chuckled. He stood up straight and she could see the tip of his tongue peek out to lick the front of his bottom lip.
"I imagine quite a few ladies have had their eye on me. Why?"
Willow rolled her eyes.
"I'm being serious, Spike. I have someone who likes me and not only do I not feel the same, but it's a delicate situation, because, well." she stopped. "Spike you have to promise you aren't going to tell anyone what I'm about to tell you. Ok?"
His face grew serious and he rounded the table and stood before her, leaning back against it. He nodded. His full attention on her now. She took another deep breath.
"Angel kissed me and told me he loves me."
"WHAT!" Willow jumped and looked around. A few people were staring. Willow looked at Spike; he looked positively enraged. He slammed his pool cue onto the table and grabbed her hand and started to walk. She followed, but it wasn't like she had much of a choice.
Spike led them out the back door of the Bronze and into the cool night air of the ally, where it was quieter and more private. He let go of her hand and whirled on her as soon as they were out of the building.
"He kissed you?" He looked like he was barely able to control himself.
"Yes. Spike, what are you so mad about? I'm the one whose friend who is like a big brother just kissed her and confessed love to her." She watched as he paced.
"I don't want you going near him again. Just who the bleeding hell does he think he is, waltzing into my town and kissing my girl!"
Willow's eyes widened.
"Y-your girl?" She swallowed.
Spike stopped and looked at her. Then without warning he closed the distance between them and grabbed her arms, pulling her into an aggressive kiss. Willow was shocked to immobility for the second time that night. Spike pulled away after the kiss and looked down at her.
"B-but I thought.you and Buffy.I mean."
"No."
Willow was breathing heavily and she realized that he still had her in his grasp. Willow pulled back and Spike let go, watching her intently. This couldn't be happening.
"I.should go." Willow turned and started to walk down the ally way. Spike watched her.
"Red."
She stopped but didn't turn.
"You know where to find me if you ever want to finish this."
Willow swallowed and then started walking again. When she rounded the corner, Spike finally smiled. He went back into the Bronze to make a phone call.
*~*LAST DRAW*~*
The porch light flipped on when Willow knocked on the front door. She was shaking she was so tightly wound. Spike and Angel. Did no one read the writing on the wall anymore? Hello! Lesbian!
Buffy opened the door and smiled.
"Hey, Will, come on in!" Buffy moved aside and let Willow in.
"I'm sorry to be bothering you, I know its late and all, but I really really needed to talk to you, tonight. I mean, not that I'm pressing, I mean if you needed to wait until.tomorrow, or even the day after that would be ok, because I know you are busy with Dawn and all, but I really needed someone to talk to, so I came here. I hope you aren't busy."
Buffy nearly laughed out loud.
"Will, calm down. It's ok. You know I'm always here for you. Never too busy. I'm supportive Buffy." She smiled and led Willow into the living room.
Willow sat down on the couch and Buffy sat beside her, turned to face her.
"Now, what's up?" Buffy gave her a small smile. Willow knew it would be all right then. Buffy would help her.
"I have this problem."
"I gathered that from the greeting." She smiled. "You can tell me."
Willow wrung her hands in her lap.
"Well, I got a visit from Angel today."
Buffy smiled.
"Really? How is he?" Willow swallowed. Well at least she took that well.
"Uh, fine. But he did something."
"What?" Buffy looked a little confused.
"He kissed me. I'm sorry Buffy, I didn't kiss him, he just kissed me and I didn't know it was going to happen."
Buffy looked shocked. Willow knew how she felt.
"Did he say why?"
"He says.he loves me."
"Wow."
"I know."
Willow took another breath.
"There's more."
Buffy's eyes widened.
"More?"
"Well, I went to the Bronze, looking for you. I wanted to find you and talk to you, but I found Spike instead."
Buffy nodded and waited.
"I didn't know who to talk to, and I thought that if I could figure this out without bothering you, I mean cuz of everything that has been happening and with it being.well.Angel, that I would be doing good. So I talked to Spike."
Buffy looked surprised.
"What did he say?"
"He kissed me."
"He what?" Buffy's eyes were wide.
"Yeah."
"Whoa."
"I mean, he got really mad and called me his girl and then he kissed me."
Buffy whistled. Willow nodded.
"So, what am I going to do? I mean I know Spike is bad and all, but I don't want to hurt him, really, and Angel, well, he's my friend. I mean, I don't even like guys.all part of being lesbian, you know." Willow smiled a little, grateful that Buffy wasn't freaking out.
"Yeah, I see where that would weird you out a bit."
"So."
"Well, I guess I can't blame them, though."
Willow looked at her friend. Buffy's eyes were locked onto hers.
"I mean, you've blossomed into quite a woman. You have beautiful fiery hair and big beautiful eyes." She reached up and caressed Willow's face gently. "Soft skin." Buffy looked transfixed. Willow swallowed and leaned back a little, not sure what to do.
"Buffy?"
"Hmm?" She had let her hand drop down to Willow's leg now. Willow swallowed.
"What are you doing?"
"I know that Angel and Spike will need to be talked to.let down easily." Willow nodded; glad she was finally getting some advice. But she was too aware of Buffy's hand on her knee. She thought about standing up, just to make this moment less uncomfortable, but Buffy suddenly leaned in toward her and all she could do was lean back to get out of the way. Suddenly Willow was lying on the couch and Buffy was hovering over her, looking down at her.
"Buffy what are you doing?"
Without words Buffy lowered her head and placed her soft lips onto Willow's. The kiss only lasted a moment, but Willow was left speechless. She didn't know what to do, what to say. Buffy leaned back to where she was sitting, leaving Willow where she lay. She watched Willow.
Like a delayed reaction, Willow sprung from the couch. She heard male chuckling and she looked over to the hallway where Angel and Spike stood. Her face flamed at the thought that they had seen that kiss. She looked like she was going to flee.
Buffy stood up, getting her attention and Willow backed up to the door.
"I don't believe this. I'm going to talk to Xander. And so help me, if he confesses love, lust, or anything and especially if he or Anya kiss me, I'm going to scream!"
Angel threw his head back and laughed. Spike chuckled and Buffy was laughing. Willow frowned and then stopped.
"Wait a minute. What's going on? Did someone do some wonky spell?" Willow started to think of the spells she had done lately that might make people attracted to her by accident. But the others' raised laughed brought her back to the now.
After a moment Angel spoke.
"Funny thing happened the other day. The phone rang and I picked it up, but it wasn't for me. I was about to hang up the phone when I heard you, Willow. I was about to say hi, but then suddenly the funniest story poured out of your mouth."
Willow's eyes widened.
"My duster story, I reckon."
"That it was. So I listened as you described the how of my new hair color." Angel's eyebrow raised and Willow blushed deeply.
Buffy was giggling.
Angel walked over to Willow who looked a little dazed. He tilted her head up to make her eyes meet his.
"Got you."
Willow stared at him for a moment and then finally broke into a smile that led to chuckling and before long she was laughing, making the others laugh with her.
"You did this?" Willow was laughing.
Angel nodded, smiling. "I talked Spike into seducing you and our lovely actress here," he indicated Buffy, who smiled.
"I hope you aren't mad, Will. It just sounded like too much fun not to get in the middle of."
Willow walked to Buffy and hugged her.
"I'm not mad. But if you ever decide to give up men, I bet I could get you a date with a nice girl." Willow winked at Buffy and Buffy and the others laughed.
Willow looked at the three and smiled. She hoped they'd always be friends.
This is part three of Prankster. Enjoy!
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*~*ALL FOR ONE*~*
"You have a lot of balls, mate. I should kill you where you stand. What the hell are you doing here?" Spike glared at the imposing figure in his doorway.
Angel smiled.
"I've come to settle something here."
Spike stood and took off his duster. He had worked all night de-stitching the rhinestones that were attached. It finally looked bad again.
"Ok, Peaches. Let's settle this."
Angel walked in.
"Not by fighting, Spike. We've been played."
Spike narrowed his eyes.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, Willow. She came to LA and pulled a small prank on me. I thought it was you, which is why I altered your duster."
Spike thought for a moment.
"You mean the jellybeans?"
Angel shook his head no.
"I'm offering you a chance to get in on her payback. You in?"
Spike smiled a little. The witch was behind this. This could be interesting.
"Alright, mate, I'm in." Spike paused for a moment. "What did she do to you?"
Angel's smile vanished.
"She colored my hair."
Spike's laughter reverberated off the walls of the crypt.
"What color?"
"Does it matter?"
"Yes." Spike grinned. Angel's eyes narrowed.
"Platinum blonde."
Spiked howled with laughter. Angel growled.
*~*CONFESSION*~*
"I'm really surprised to see you here, Angel."
He smiled as he took the offered seat on the window bench, scooting all the way over to make room for her. Willow sat beside him.
"Well, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, so to speak. I've had an epiphany."
Willow looked intrigued. She watched Angel as his eyes kind of roamed around, not really focusing on anything. He looked almost nervous.
"What was the epiphany?"
Angel took a deep breath and then smiled at her. She smiled to see his smile. It had been a while.
"Well, I was stuck. I was trying to save the world. Then I realized the world didn't want my help. But a few people within the world did. As soon as I realized I couldn't be everything for everyone, well, the weight of the world lifted off of my shoulders. I had pushed my friends away, trying to spare them, but I realized I only hurt them more. I realized that I needed people. I needed help. So I came back to Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn. I know you don't know Gunn, but he's wonderful. He really is a dedicated fighter and I don't know what we'd do without him. So I told him. I told Cordelia how much I cared about her. She thought I had hit my head." He chuckled and Willow smiled. "I actually hugged Wesley."
Willow smiled a shocked smile, remembering Wesley as the uptight man he once was.
"I realized that I needed to tell the people I cared about how much I cared and how much I love them." He looked at her intently. "That's why I'm here. To tell you how much I love you."
Willow blinked. She looked confused for a moment and then her eyes widened. She was suddenly aware of how close he was on the bench. She stood up and started to pace.
"Well, uh, I love you too, Angel, in that big-brother sorta way. I mean even though you tried to kill me, and I know that I wasn't you, but still, you, and I still care and, uh.love you like a brother and all. And I was scared. I babble when I'm scared. I guess I'm babbling now, because, I'm not sure, but I think.Angel," she stopped pacing and looked at his perfectly calm face, "did you just tell me you love me?" She waited for his explanation of how she was being silly and misunderstood. It didn't come.
Instead he stood up and took a few steps to her, closing the space in between them. He was so close, she almost moved back, but her eyes caught his, and she stood her ground.
"I know you probably think this is sudden. I know you haven't been thinking of me, like I think about you. But I just wanted to tell you how I feel. I had to tell you. I love you." With that, before she could react, he leaned down, wrapping an arm around her waist to keep her from fleeing and brought his lips to hers.
Her whole body tensed. She didn't know how to react or what to do. All she knew was a very large, very handsome man was kissing her. She thought of Tara, and she started to pull back, not responding, but he beat her to it. He pulled back and looked down at her shocked face and turned toward the door. When he reached the door he turned to her, seeing her eyes on him.
"I'll be in town for a while. I'm staying here," he took a card out and placed it on a nearby table. "You can reach me there if you want to. I hope to see you." And with that he left her, staring in shock at the door.
*~*PANIC*~*
Willow walked into the Bronze. She scanned the place, looking for Buffy. She wasn't there.
Willow's shoulders dropped a bit. She didn't know who else to talk to about this. Xander hated Angel and would likely go through the roof, as would Giles, most likely. It didn't seem right to talk to Tara and she wasn't that close to Anya. She knew Buffy wouldn't likely want to hear this, but she had to talk to someone. If only she could find Buffy.
Willow was about to turn to leave when she saw a familiar person at the pool table. She shook her head. What was she thinking? But she didn't leave. She did need someone to talk to, and if she could spare Buffy, wouldn't that be a good thing?
Willow slowly made her way through the troves of people on the dance floor towards the pool table. A pair of blue eyes watched her approach.
"If it isn't Little Red Riding Hood." He smiled teasingly. "Quite an original approach coming to the Big Bad Wolf like this." He chuckled and hit a ball in one of the pockets.
"Hi, Spike." She seemed nervous. Spike smiled a little to himself. Seems Peaches paid her a visit. He could faintly smell him on her.
"So what can I do for you? Or are you here to play some pool?" He looked at her as he shot another ball. She fidgeted.
"I wanted to talk to you for a moment."
"What about?" He looked intrigued.
She took a deep breath.
"Have you ever had someone like you and you didn't like them, I mean, in the same way?"
Spike chuckled. He stood up straight and she could see the tip of his tongue peek out to lick the front of his bottom lip.
"I imagine quite a few ladies have had their eye on me. Why?"
Willow rolled her eyes.
"I'm being serious, Spike. I have someone who likes me and not only do I not feel the same, but it's a delicate situation, because, well." she stopped. "Spike you have to promise you aren't going to tell anyone what I'm about to tell you. Ok?"
His face grew serious and he rounded the table and stood before her, leaning back against it. He nodded. His full attention on her now. She took another deep breath.
"Angel kissed me and told me he loves me."
"WHAT!" Willow jumped and looked around. A few people were staring. Willow looked at Spike; he looked positively enraged. He slammed his pool cue onto the table and grabbed her hand and started to walk. She followed, but it wasn't like she had much of a choice.
Spike led them out the back door of the Bronze and into the cool night air of the ally, where it was quieter and more private. He let go of her hand and whirled on her as soon as they were out of the building.
"He kissed you?" He looked like he was barely able to control himself.
"Yes. Spike, what are you so mad about? I'm the one whose friend who is like a big brother just kissed her and confessed love to her." She watched as he paced.
"I don't want you going near him again. Just who the bleeding hell does he think he is, waltzing into my town and kissing my girl!"
Willow's eyes widened.
"Y-your girl?" She swallowed.
Spike stopped and looked at her. Then without warning he closed the distance between them and grabbed her arms, pulling her into an aggressive kiss. Willow was shocked to immobility for the second time that night. Spike pulled away after the kiss and looked down at her.
"B-but I thought.you and Buffy.I mean."
"No."
Willow was breathing heavily and she realized that he still had her in his grasp. Willow pulled back and Spike let go, watching her intently. This couldn't be happening.
"I.should go." Willow turned and started to walk down the ally way. Spike watched her.
"Red."
She stopped but didn't turn.
"You know where to find me if you ever want to finish this."
Willow swallowed and then started walking again. When she rounded the corner, Spike finally smiled. He went back into the Bronze to make a phone call.
*~*LAST DRAW*~*
The porch light flipped on when Willow knocked on the front door. She was shaking she was so tightly wound. Spike and Angel. Did no one read the writing on the wall anymore? Hello! Lesbian!
Buffy opened the door and smiled.
"Hey, Will, come on in!" Buffy moved aside and let Willow in.
"I'm sorry to be bothering you, I know its late and all, but I really really needed to talk to you, tonight. I mean, not that I'm pressing, I mean if you needed to wait until.tomorrow, or even the day after that would be ok, because I know you are busy with Dawn and all, but I really needed someone to talk to, so I came here. I hope you aren't busy."
Buffy nearly laughed out loud.
"Will, calm down. It's ok. You know I'm always here for you. Never too busy. I'm supportive Buffy." She smiled and led Willow into the living room.
Willow sat down on the couch and Buffy sat beside her, turned to face her.
"Now, what's up?" Buffy gave her a small smile. Willow knew it would be all right then. Buffy would help her.
"I have this problem."
"I gathered that from the greeting." She smiled. "You can tell me."
Willow wrung her hands in her lap.
"Well, I got a visit from Angel today."
Buffy smiled.
"Really? How is he?" Willow swallowed. Well at least she took that well.
"Uh, fine. But he did something."
"What?" Buffy looked a little confused.
"He kissed me. I'm sorry Buffy, I didn't kiss him, he just kissed me and I didn't know it was going to happen."
Buffy looked shocked. Willow knew how she felt.
"Did he say why?"
"He says.he loves me."
"Wow."
"I know."
Willow took another breath.
"There's more."
Buffy's eyes widened.
"More?"
"Well, I went to the Bronze, looking for you. I wanted to find you and talk to you, but I found Spike instead."
Buffy nodded and waited.
"I didn't know who to talk to, and I thought that if I could figure this out without bothering you, I mean cuz of everything that has been happening and with it being.well.Angel, that I would be doing good. So I talked to Spike."
Buffy looked surprised.
"What did he say?"
"He kissed me."
"He what?" Buffy's eyes were wide.
"Yeah."
"Whoa."
"I mean, he got really mad and called me his girl and then he kissed me."
Buffy whistled. Willow nodded.
"So, what am I going to do? I mean I know Spike is bad and all, but I don't want to hurt him, really, and Angel, well, he's my friend. I mean, I don't even like guys.all part of being lesbian, you know." Willow smiled a little, grateful that Buffy wasn't freaking out.
"Yeah, I see where that would weird you out a bit."
"So."
"Well, I guess I can't blame them, though."
Willow looked at her friend. Buffy's eyes were locked onto hers.
"I mean, you've blossomed into quite a woman. You have beautiful fiery hair and big beautiful eyes." She reached up and caressed Willow's face gently. "Soft skin." Buffy looked transfixed. Willow swallowed and leaned back a little, not sure what to do.
"Buffy?"
"Hmm?" She had let her hand drop down to Willow's leg now. Willow swallowed.
"What are you doing?"
"I know that Angel and Spike will need to be talked to.let down easily." Willow nodded; glad she was finally getting some advice. But she was too aware of Buffy's hand on her knee. She thought about standing up, just to make this moment less uncomfortable, but Buffy suddenly leaned in toward her and all she could do was lean back to get out of the way. Suddenly Willow was lying on the couch and Buffy was hovering over her, looking down at her.
"Buffy what are you doing?"
Without words Buffy lowered her head and placed her soft lips onto Willow's. The kiss only lasted a moment, but Willow was left speechless. She didn't know what to do, what to say. Buffy leaned back to where she was sitting, leaving Willow where she lay. She watched Willow.
Like a delayed reaction, Willow sprung from the couch. She heard male chuckling and she looked over to the hallway where Angel and Spike stood. Her face flamed at the thought that they had seen that kiss. She looked like she was going to flee.
Buffy stood up, getting her attention and Willow backed up to the door.
"I don't believe this. I'm going to talk to Xander. And so help me, if he confesses love, lust, or anything and especially if he or Anya kiss me, I'm going to scream!"
Angel threw his head back and laughed. Spike chuckled and Buffy was laughing. Willow frowned and then stopped.
"Wait a minute. What's going on? Did someone do some wonky spell?" Willow started to think of the spells she had done lately that might make people attracted to her by accident. But the others' raised laughed brought her back to the now.
After a moment Angel spoke.
"Funny thing happened the other day. The phone rang and I picked it up, but it wasn't for me. I was about to hang up the phone when I heard you, Willow. I was about to say hi, but then suddenly the funniest story poured out of your mouth."
Willow's eyes widened.
"My duster story, I reckon."
"That it was. So I listened as you described the how of my new hair color." Angel's eyebrow raised and Willow blushed deeply.
Buffy was giggling.
Angel walked over to Willow who looked a little dazed. He tilted her head up to make her eyes meet his.
"Got you."
Willow stared at him for a moment and then finally broke into a smile that led to chuckling and before long she was laughing, making the others laugh with her.
"You did this?" Willow was laughing.
Angel nodded, smiling. "I talked Spike into seducing you and our lovely actress here," he indicated Buffy, who smiled.
"I hope you aren't mad, Will. It just sounded like too much fun not to get in the middle of."
Willow walked to Buffy and hugged her.
"I'm not mad. But if you ever decide to give up men, I bet I could get you a date with a nice girl." Willow winked at Buffy and Buffy and the others laughed.
Willow looked at the three and smiled. She hoped they'd always be friends.