Chap.10

(Willow and Buffy were sitting on Buffy's terrace, talking. Willow was drinking juice, and Buffy was writing on a piece of paper.)

- So this guy, he just told me that I was a nerd, but then Oz came and… Buffy, are you even listening to me?

Buffy: What? Oh, I'm sorry Willow.

Willow: I'm sorry too, Buffy. I'm just babbling on about Oz and me while you're sitting here with a broken heart…

Buffy: You know what? I'm fine now. I'm not really sad. First, I was sad, but then, when I think about it, maybe he was right, maybe we need to take a break. Our relationship hasn't been super the last couple of months anyway, so…

Willow: Does that mean that you can go out tonight?

Buffy: How- How did you know? -I mean...

Willow: Well, you say that you're not sad anymore, and well…

(She pointed at the piece of paper Buffy was writing on)

Buffy (reading): David. David. David. -Oh, that's not... I mean it's just… Well, I like that name, okay?

Willow: Yeah, it's a pretty name especially when it comes attached to a cute guy, right?

Buffy: Okay, fine, he's picking me up at seven o'clock.

Willow: What?

(Later, Buffy had told Willow all about the conversation she had with Angelus the day before.)

Willow: Wow, he's going to teach you how to dance… and he's girlfriend is out of town for two days… You won the jackpot, baby!

Buffy: Willow!

Willow: Sorry, I got a little carried away.

Buffy: No, it's fine. I must admit, I have considered the thought. But it's just… he doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would cheat on his girlfriend, he looks really… loyal. You know…? And if he's not, well, then he's just another jerk.

Willow: I understand. One way or another, you can't have him.

Buffy: I think you just described my whole love life.

Willow: Don't say that. I think you should go out with him tonight. Maybe you'll change your mind. And then you can learn some dance moves too. And then you could just hang out with him, and then guys would find you more attractive, and other girls would be jealous… Oooh! Maybe you could even make Cordelia jealous. I'd like that.

Buffy: Willow!

Willow: Sorry...

Buffy: I love that idea!!!

Willow: What? You do? Well, Cordelia has definitely deserved it.

Buffy: No, not that.

Willow: The part about boys then?

Buffy: No.

Willow: About the dance moves?

Buffy. No. About just hanging out with him. Get to know him.

Willow: That's nice. I like that.

Buffy: And then maybe we could…

Willow: Buffy!

Buffy: Sorry. Will you still help me pick out an outfit?

Willow: Sure. Well, I have to get to class. How about you, are you going back to school or are you going to use Giles' letter so you can get the day off?

Buffy: Willow, you have know me for, like, a long time, and you still have to ask that question? This is free time. Free Buffy-time. Buffy's day off!

Willow: I should have known. See you tonight then?

Buffy: Sure.

Willow: Bye Buffy.

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- Here you go Sir. A brand new motorcycle.

- Thank you. How much do I owe you?

- No need Sir. It's absolutely free-

" Crack"

(Angelus snapped the employee's neck.)

- Okay, now I have the motorbike, the break-up letter, the cash, and… the snack. I'm ready.

-Oh, yeah, I just need the anti-vampire spell. I saw a magic shop down the road; maybe they have something useful.

(He sat on his new motorcycle. He had never learnt how to ride one, but luckily, vampires learn pretty fast. He started the engine and drove off.)

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- What about this?

- No, no, you shouldn't wear that.

Buffy: Xander, what are you doing here??? I can't believe that you followed us!

- I can't believe that Oz helped you.

Oz: I… We were curious where you were going.

Cordelia: Well, some of us have lives… outside of the little Scooby gang.

Willow: I thought you trusted me, Oz.

Oz: I do! I was just curious, and when Xander told me about his plan, well I couldn't resist!

- Shut up! I asked Cordelia and Willow. Then Oz and Xander come along. I wouldn't be surprised if Giles popped his head up from behind that box and started babbling on about some new prophecy.

(They all stared at the box for a minute. When nothing happened, Willow continued.)

-Sorry, Buffy. You look amazing.

Cordy: Perfect.

Oz: Fabulous!

Xander: Well…

Everybody: Xander!

Xander: Not bad, maybe?

Buffy: Thank you, Xander! And all of you.

She looked then in the mirror and smiled. She looked just fine. When she turned to her friends, they were all staring at the window.

Buffy: What are you all staring at?

She approached and saw someone getting off a motorcycle in front of her house. This someone was wearing a long jacket, which she was sure that she'd seen somewhere before. Then the person took off his helmet, revealing his face. And she couldn't believe who it was. It was David! The same person she was going out with tonight.

Cordy: Wow, that's your date?

Xander: It's not her date!

Willow: It looks like... like…

Oz: Her date!

Willow: Yes, but maybe it's not. But it looks like... Buffy, am I right? Buffy?

(Buffy just stared at David.)

Willow: Buffy, don't keep him waiting. Go outside.

Buffy: What? Oh, yes, well, let's go all outside.

(They went downstairs.)

Buffy (thinking): Breathe... Breathe… Take a calm, deep breath…

Xander (pointing at her wrist): What's with the bracelet?

Buffy: It's my mom's. I like it.

Xander: Oh.

Willow: So are you going to open the door?

Buffy: Well, he didn't ring the- (Ding, Dong...) -bell yet.

She took all her courage and opened the door. He was there looking as handsome as yesterday. He smiled at her, took her hand, kissed it, and gave her a rose.

- Good afternoon Buffy, or is it goodnight?

Buffy: Good afternoon or night to you too, David.

Angelus: You look beautiful tonight.

Buffy: You too… I mean handsome.

(They were staring into each other's eyes.)

Xander: Okay, well, we'll take off now.

Cordy: Xander!

Angelus: It's all right Cordelia. I apologize. I didn't even say hi to you guys. Well, then… hi.

Everybody (except Xander): Hi!

Angelus: Shall we go?

Buffy: Oh, yeah!

He offered his arm to Buffy who took his offer and stepped outside, giving Xander the look. Everybody else stepped outside, ready to go.

Xander: What?

Cordy: Be quiet, could you? He remembers my name…

Buffy: Bye guys. See you tomorrow.

Angelus: Bye guys.

Everybody left, except Buffy and Angelus.

Angelus: I like your friends. You must care deeply about them.

Buffy: Yeah, well, I do.

Angelus: Let's go.

He gave her a helmet and sat on the motorbike.

Angelus: You can hold your arms around my waist... I mean; so you don't fall off.

Buffy (whispering): I will certainly need it.

(She sat behind him)

Buffy: Where are we going?

Angelus: Somewhere special.

(He started the bike and started driving. Buffy smiled and put her arms around him. She also put her ear on his back and closed her eyes.)

Buffy (thinking): Tonight will be a night that I will never forget.

(She smiled to herself. Angelus smiled to himself.)

Angelus (thinking): First, she puts her arms around my waist with this she puts her ear on my back…

(He also heard what she had said before. He was a vampire after all. Tonight will be a night she will never forget.)

(He smiled again.)