Part 3/?
Rating: PG
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I got arms that long to hold you
And keep you by my side.
I got lips that long to kiss you
And keep you satisfied, oooh.
---- Beatles, From Me To You
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The scenery on the way to Angel's house which was a great distance away from the city. In this country-like area each house was at least twenty minutes apart. There were a lot of trees, grass fields with pretty flowers like daisies and lilies. Buffy lived in the city parts of Los Angeles, so she could barely turn away from the Nissan, X-Terra's window. She yawned and sighed. She mumbled something Angel couldn't make out. Angel grinned when he looked at her. She was asleep with her head leaning against the window. Jet leg, he thought.
Shortly after she had fallen asleep they arrived at his house. It was two floors, painted white with blue window shudders, blue roof and had a chimney. Angel pulled into the driveway and smiled, glad to see his home sweet home. He gently picked her up. Still in her dorment state, she wrapped her arms around Angel's neck. He beamed, carrying Buffy into the house and place her on the plump leather couch. He went back outside to bring their things inside. He placed her bag in his room with his. He went in the kitchen and put water in the teapot to boil.
Buffy yawned while opening her eyes. She looked at the strange environment surrounding her. The walls were peach with pretty paintings of cities with hotels and pretty homes, a still life picture of fruits and vegetables, and a close-up of a vase with daisies, lilies and roses. In front of the couch she laid on was a table made of maple-oak wood. On top of the indigo runner were two lit vanilla scented candles. *Angel must have lit them when he came in,* she thought. She inhaled the smell and sighed happily. "Angel?" She called out.
A cute hyper puppy jumped on the couch to sit next to Buffy. Buffy quietly said, "Hi, you must be LeeLou." She smiled when the puppy licked her cheek. She added smiling, "I'm glad Angel doesn't kiss like you do."
Angel walked into the room carrying two mugs of tea. He placed them on the coffee table and said, "Like who?"
She replied, "LeeLou."
He smiled at his sweet puppy, "How's my baby girl?" LeeLou barked and he laughed, "You missed me. That's what I thought."
"I can see why she'd miss you."
Angel handed Buffy the mug, "Like peppermint tea?"
"Ooh! Love peppermint tea. How'd you know?" She smiled taking the mug from his hand and drank some.
"Hmm, I've had this sixth sense since I was little. I can just tell what drinks and foods people like just by looking into their eyes."
They both laughed and drank more tea. When Angel was almost done with his he put it on the floor and LeeLou began sipping the cool liquid. "You can tell just by looking into the person's eyes?" Buffy played on his joke.
"Yeah."
"So then when you look into my eyes right now you will know what my favorite dessert is?" Angel nodded. "Uh-huh, so then what is it?" She teased.
Angel stared deeply into her eyes. After some thought he said, "You're favorite... dessert is... pumpkin pie."
She giggled, "Nice try pal, but no. My favorite is strawberry shortcake with whip cream on top."
"I'll have to remember that. So how about we play a game?" Buffy put her mug down interested. He continued, "Q&A. You get to know me a little better. I get to know you a little better. Because our little love tango didn't really involve us getting to know each other."
Buffy grinned, "Yeah, but at least we know what we like... intimately." Angel gave her a brief, but passionate kiss. "Ok. Q&A. You go first."
Buffy sat cross-legged facing Angel. He asked, "Do you have siblings?"
She answered, "Nope. Only child and thankful for it. Do you have siblings?"
"Just my sister, Kate. She's got blond hair like you, but blue eyes. She's 20." He thought for a second. "I'm 26. How old are you and what do you do for a living?"
"I'm 21 and a web designer. I have my own little company." She smiled. "Have you visited the gap site?"
"Maybe once."
"Well I designed the site!"
"You did? It's a nice job you did."
"Thankyou. Now, what's your favorite movie?" Buffy asked.
"Valentine. I love all those scary thriller type movies. I also like action."
"Ever see Leathal Weapon?" She grinned, "That's one of my faves."
"Mine too. Huge fan of Mel. Who's your favorite singer or band?"
"Hmm... that's tricky I like a lot of different music. Um, favorite singer is Sarah McLachlan, Billy Joel and favorite band is the Fleetwood Mac. What is your favorite food?"
Angel smiled, "Steak. Yours?"
"Barbecued chicken."
Angel said, "I think that's LeeLou's favorite."
"Then I better keep my eyes on the plate."
Angel stared at her. *She's dazzling, I just want to hold her against my chest,* He thought. The night on the plane was amazing. It wasn't just two strangers having sex. It was two souls making love knowing that the person they were kissing is the one for them. He knew it the minute he laid eyes on her. There was just something about her that said, 'Hey I'm yours.' *I love her,* Angel shouted inside his head.
Buffy noticed him staring. She could just imagine what he was thinking. Probably exactly what she was thinking or maybe something related. She blushed at the thought of him thinking something sweet about her body. His voice is full of warmth. *My lips are longing to kiss him!* She smiled. *That night on the plane... god even if we hadn't made love it still would have still been great. I love his touch. I love his chocolate eyes. Angel. It's the perfect name for him.*
Angel was the first to break the silence. "God, Buffy I - I love you so much."
"I love you too so much." She smiled. "I love you more!"
He grinned, "I love you very much much more!"
"Nuh-uh I don't think that's possible. I don't think you could love me more than I love you when I love you as much as infinity!"
Buffy giggled when Angel wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her on top of his lap. He kissed her neck and bare shoulders. He kissed the back. She put her hands on his that and rubbed them. She smiled. "Angel... I'm happier right now then I've ever been with my ex-fiance." She said quietly.
He smiled and rested his chin between her neck and shoulder. "I'm glad. Whoever that guy is, he didn't deserve you. Where'd you meet this guy? At Sleazebum.com?"
She gave him a dry laugh and lowered her voice, "My mother introduced him to me at my birthday party." She gave a sad laugh, "She thought he was the right guy for me. Apparently not."
Angel tightened his hold on her. In a soothing voice, "I'm not saying I'm glad that he broke your heart, but I'm sort of thankful. His unfaithfulness led you to me. Mr. Faithful Sincere Guy. Who after only one night is head over heels in love with you." He kissed her cheek and saw tears. "I'm hoping those aren't sad tears."
She smiled, "No, they're happy. It's just... no one's really ever talked to me that way. I mean, your voice is so... soothing and your words are so hypnotizing. I feel like no matter what you say there's going to be a happy ending, like a fairy tale."
He turned her to face him and stared into her eyes. More tears trickled down her cheeks. He wiped them with the back of his hand. "I promise you there is defenately going to be a happy ending to this fairy tale." He smiled and passionately kissed her on the lips. She happily kissed him back. Angel scooped her up and walked to the bedroom saying, "Let's go to bed. You're tired from the flight and I'm sleepy. We could both use some rest." He kissed her cheek again. "You do want to share the same bed right?"
She smiled, "Of course. Why wouldn't I?"
He just shrugged. "Just making sure."
Buffy kicked off her shoes and Angel kicked off his shoes. He peeled the covers back and laid her in bed. He took off his shirt and joined her in bed, pulling the comforter up. She snuggled into him and rested her right arm on top of him. He kissed her goodnight. "Sweet dreams, love."