SURPRISE
NOTE: I am not lucky enough to own any of these characters because they belong to Joss and the WB. But I own Skylar (in a way) and any other character you don't recognize.
A/N: This story is the second story in my Skylar series. I can't say how many stories there will be. I also can't say how long this story will be, either. Mainly because I'm not sure yet of what will happen. Also some of you may not have read the very first Skylar story "Angel's Gift" so you may not quite understand this.
CHAPTER 9"So, Angel," said Buffy, sitting down next to him on a couch in the lobby. "What are we doing tonight?" It was nearly seven o'clock on Valentine's Day.
"I have a surprise for you," Angel replied. "We're going to your favorite Italian restaurant."
"Angel, this must be big."
"It is."
Dawn came walking downstairs then. She was wearing a long, black dress, black heels, and her cherry lipstick. She was carrying a black purse. Her brown hair was up.
"Dawn, you look incredible," said Buffy.
"Thanks. I just hope Richard likes it," Dawn smiled.
Connor came in looking as casual as possible. He wasn't dressed that way, tough. He was wearing a tuxedo and bow tie. His hair had been trimmed and he'd combed it nicely. He was carrying Tammy's corsage.
"Connor?" said Angel in disbelief.
"What?"
"Connor, you look good enough to be seen in public with," said Dawn.
"Thanks," said Connor dryly.
"Kevin!" Skylar yelled, running downstairs. The other people in the lobby looked at her. "What? I can't find him."
"OK, Skylar, sit down. I think we need to talk," said Angel.
"Daddy, what'd I do?"
"Nothing. It's just… … uh, I've been worried," Angel replied.
"So have I," said Buffy.
"But I—" the door knocking cut her off.
Dawn ran up to the doors and opened them. Richard was standing there looking as Hollywood gorgeous as ever. He was also wearing a tux but he wasn't wearing the bow tie. He had a corsage for Dawn.
"Hi, Dawn. You look awesome," said Richard.
"Thanks. So do you. Come in." Dawn took Richard's arm and led him into the lobby. "Guys, this is Richard Stevens."
"Hi," said Buffy and Angel in unison.
"Richard, this is my sister, Buffy. This is her boyfriend, Angel. This is Angel's daughter, Skylar. And you know Connor, Angel's son."
"Hey," said Connor.
"Hi. You're tall," said Skylar.
"Thanks. Hey, Connor. Hi, Skylar." Richard turned to Angel and Buffy. Nice to meet you."
A knock came at the door again. Connor went over and answered it. Tammy walked in. She was wearing long red dress, long red heels, and her lipstick was crimson red. Her red hair was down and straight instead of her usual curly ponytail.
"You look great, Connor," said Tammy.
"Thank you. You do, too." He turned to the others. "Tammy, this is my dad, Angel. This is his girlfriend, Buffy, and Dawn's sister. You know Richard. And that's my little sister, Skylar."
"Hi, everyone," Tammy smiled. "Ready to go, Connor?"
"Ready. But hang on." Connor took Tammy's pink and white corsage out of its holder and tied it around her wrist.
"Perfect," said Tammy.
"Here's yours, Dawn," said Richard. Dawn smiled as Richard gently pinned Dawn's red corsage to her left dress strap. "Great."
"I'll say," said Dawn. "Let's go."
"Have fun," said Skylar.
"Be home by eleven thirty," said Angel.
"Be careful," Buffy added.
The four teenagers left the hotel. Both couples were arm and arm with their dates. Gunn walked down to the hotel lobby.
"Why is it so cold upstairs?" he asked.
Skylar's eyes grew as wide as oranges. She'd completely forgotten to heal her window after Kevin broke it.
"Cold?" Buffy asked.
"Yeah. I think the air's coming for Skylar's room," said Gunn.
"Skylar, you probably forgot to put down that window last night," Angel said. He got up and headed upstairs.
"Daddy, where're you going?" Skylar exclaimed.
"Upstairs. I'll close it," said Angel.
"No! I'll do it!"
"Skylar, what's wrong?" Buffy asked.
"Nothing," said Skylar quickly.
Angel began to get suspicious. "Skylar…"
"OK. Come on. I gotta show you something." Skylar led the way upstairs. Angel, Buffy, and Gunn followed her.
A/N: I just realized something. Skylar doesn't have a last name. I'd like some reviews but I also have a contest. Whoever can guess what Angel's big surprise is leave your first name in a review. Whoever comes closest to what the surprise is you get a special shout-out and your name will be Skylar's middle name. The hint is in the second chapter of this story. Think about Skylar's talk with Buffy. (If you don't want to spoil the surprise for everyone then e-mail it to me, please. I'd prefer that, anyway.)