Title: Lonely No More

Author: Static-disturbed

Disclaimer- Not mine never have been

Chapter 8- The torture Begins

Monday morning came to quickly for Buffy. She was dreading returning to school. She wasn't sure what kind of torture Cordelia would devise for her but she knew it would be bad. She did not underestimate the cheerleader's abilities at being as evil as possible. Even though she was dreading Cordelia's wrath she was also looking forward to seeing her boyfriend. She dressed in khaki jeans and a blue t-shirt and pulled her hair into a messy bun as she made her way down the stairs. Her and Angel had arranged for him and William to pick her up to go to school.

"Morning Honey...you seem like your in a good mood" Joyce commented as Buffy hummed a little tune while pouring herself some orange juice.

"I am...sorta. I think I'm finally adjusting to Sunnydale life" the blonde girl commented and at that moment a knock came at the door. Buffy skipped toward the door happily knowing who was on the other side. Joyce followed her curiously.

William rolled his eyes as Buffy and Angel kissed. He was about to cough loudly to get them to break apart but someone beat him to it. The three of them looked up at Buffy's mother and Angel blushed.

"Mom this is Angel my boyfriend and William Angel's best friend" Buffy introduced. Angel smiled sheepishly. He had completely forgotten about her mother and the fact that he would have to meet her if he knocked on the door. But Mrs. Summers smiled warmly and put her hand out for him to shake, which he did. Angel was glad he had opted not to wear his 'parents suck' t-shirt.

"Well were going to be late for school," Angel said grabbing Buffy's hand and pulling her to the car. Buffy laughed and waved good-bye to her mom.

"Since when are you worried about being late?" she asked playfully as her and him pilled into the backseat and William started the car.

"Since I met your mother" Angel said putting his arm around her shoulder. Buffy leaned into him and as they drove to school taking and laughing and for a moment she forgot all about Cordelia Chase.

"Check this out" Riley whispered to Parker pointing to the three people walking down the hallway. They watched in shock as Angel Donnelly put his arm around Buffy Summers while William walked beside the both of them. Riley couldn't believe his eyes. He had known her and Cordelia had gotten into a fight but this was crazy. She was hanging with the biggest losers in the world. And she and Donnelly seemed to be pretty comfy. Secretly Riley had developed a thing for the new blonde girl, almost all the guys did. There was a bet running to see who could get her into the sack first but it wasn't easy. Buffy wasn't like the other girls she was independent. Riley liked that. He liked challenges and it would be even more glorious when he got Buffy Summers into his bed.

Buffy was laughing at William's impression of one of their teachers as they walked down the hall but her smile soon faded as they neared her locker. All of her books were on the floor and the locker itself was covered in graffiti and toilet paper. The words 'Loser', 'Slut', and 'Freak' were spray painted in capital letters across her locker. Cordelia Chase and her cordettes walked by smiling mischievously. Bufy watched them go quietly but Angel was not so friendly.

"Your such a bitch" he said marching up to the brunette. Cordelia looked at him with an amused smile.

"What did you call me?"

"A bitch...do you need me to spell it? B-i-t-c-h. I know you aren't very big on reading Cordelia but I would assume you would be pretty familiar with that word at least" he said crossing his arms over his chest and speaking very slowly. A small crowd gathered and a few people giggled at Angel's remark.

"Listen you little freak..."

"Come on Cordy you really need a new name for me. Have long have you been using 'freak'? Since third grade? Now you on the other hand I can think of quite a few for. Slut, Whore, Brat. Spolied, Self-centered all come to mind"

"Oh please Angel stop trying to be all high and mighty. The only reason Buffy is even with you is because she's trying to be all 'bad girl'. And you're so pathetic you fell right into her little game. Besides you know you want me. Every guy in this damn school loves me and you know you do to"

"Cordelia I'm gonna let you in on something, the only reason the guys flock to you is because they know you're easy. You didn't actually think it was because of your personality did you?" he asked with a grin. Cordelia screeched and stormed away. A few people in the hall clapped and Buffy walked up to Angel

"That was great...you defending my honor and all" she said imitating a little girl

"Did it make me seem more manly?" he asked grinning

"Very manly" she assured him with a laugh

"Good then my mission has been accomplished. Come on lets clean up your books" he took her by the hand and they walked over to her locker where William was waiting.

"That was pretty funny of course you know they're going to have it out twice as bad for us now" William pointed out.

"Who cares?" Buffy asked. The two boys looked at her and grinned.

Short Chapter but I will definitely have the next chapter up tomorrow. This chapter kind of sucked but whatever. Next chapter.... fathers