Title: I Thought She Knew, (4/?)

Author: Faith, Faith_Dru@lycos.com

Disclaimer: They're not mine, no matter how much I would like them to be they all belong to Joss Whedon and company. Jessica Andrews "Now I know"

Pairing: Cordelia/Xander

Rating: G maybe PG

Season/Spoilers: Same as before nothing's changed. Cordy leaves so somewhere before season 4.

Summary: Cordy leaves and Xander's hurting....I know it's the same thing I said on the other part but, if I told you anymore it would spoil it.

Distribution: Ask and you shall receive.

Author's Note: = thoughts, * * = bold thoughts or sayings, ~ ~ = Journal writings, [] = actions, // = lyrics.

Feedback: Well if you're reading this part you must have sent me feedback.....keep it coming......pppppppplllllllllleeeeeeeaaaaaaasssssssseeeeeeeee!!!



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The days flew by for both Cordelia and Willow. They had everything planned out from what Cordelia would wear to her entrance to what she would say. All the time they spent talking they became really good friend and Willow found herself excited to see Xander's face when she walked into the Bronze. "I think that's it. I've got to call Xander and invite him to the Bronze. Are you coming in tonight?" Willow questioned.

"Yep Angel's being nice enough to lone Doyle his car to drive me to your house. Once meeting you, Doyle's going to head back to LA. It's strange but I think I'm going to miss Angel's brooding." She laughed.

Laughing Willow commented, "It's strange not to see him brooding, in fact it's strange to not see him at all."

"I know, he's got the brooding thing down pat." Cordelia exasperated.

"Well he's had over 80 years to perfect it." Willow pointed out.

"True. Well Doyle's here so I'll see you in a couple of hours." Cordelia said.

"Okay. See you when you get here." Willow replied. After they're good-byes Willow dialed Xander's number. When he picked it up she answered, "Hey Xander."

"Hey, Wills." He replied.

"You sound happy. What's new?" Willow asked.

"Nothing much just glad you called." Xander answered.

"Really? Hey I was wondering if you'd like some Bronze action, Dingo's are playing tomorrow night. Everyone's going to be there. Buffy, Riley, me, and hopefully you." She responded excitably.

"I'm there. Do you guys mind if I bring someone I met at work?" Xander questioned.

"Sure, who is it?" Willow questioned.

"Ah, one of the guys on the construction team." He answered.

"You really like the new job don't you?" She asked happy that it was a guy.

"Yep, great people great money. I plan to move out soon."

"Xander that's great!" Willow replied.

"I know, my parents are going to be happy when I move out."

That's not the only person that's going to be happy. "I bet they will. So hey I've got to do some running around but we'll see you at the Scooby meeting tonight, right?" She said.

"Yep, see you later Wills." Xander said.

Once they hung up Willow walked out the door to do some shopping. Cordy had told her that she didn't have anything really nice to wear so Willow thought it'd be nice to buy her some new things.

When she got home that night, she was tired. She noticed that they're was a message on the machine pushing the button to play the message she heard this, "Hey Wills, the Scooby meeting has been called off. We're going Bronzing, if you'd like to you can join us. See you later."

Hmm, I could wear my new outfit. Willow thought smiling to herself as she climbed the stairs to her room. Pulling out the couple of outfits from the bag, she looked over them. Setting the ones that were meant for Cordy aside she picked out a black halter top and a short green skirt. Bending down to reach under her bed she pulled out a small shoe box. Opening it up she looked at the black-strapped shoes that she'd purchased with Buffy one time at the mall but never wore. Smiling a big smile she started getting dressed.

At the Bronze

"Has anyone seen Willow?" Buffy asked when she reached the table.

"No, did anyone talk to Willow?" Xander answered.

"I called her, but she wasn't there. I left a message." Buffy replied looking behind Xander towards the door.

Instantly turning around Xander saw what...or who Buffy was looking at. Wow, she's looking good.

Smiling at the looks she received she walked with confidence over to where Xander, Buffy and Oz were sitting. "Hey guys." She quipped.

Oz stood, smiled and said, "You look amazing."

"Aw, thanks Oz." Willow said after she kissed him.

"What's with the look, Wills?" Buffy asked but then when everyone looked at her like she was wearing a funny hat she quickly replied, "Not that it doesn't look great on you."

Willow laughed, "I was just in the mood to dress up." The song changed and Willow turned to Oz and asked, "Did you want to dance?"

He smiled and took her hand as she led him to the dance floor. He pulled her close, happy to see her. "I love you." He whispered in her ear.

Smiling she whispered back, "I love you too."

They didn't say anything just content to be in each other's arms. Once the song ended Willow suddenly remembered about Cordy. She'd remembered Angel had let her used the cell phone and that she'd have it with her. Excusing herself from the group she walked towards the phone. Dialing the number she'd learned a few weeks ago. When a women's voice answered she said, "Cordy. Hey, where are you?"

"Hey Willow. Doyle and I are right outside the city limits. Oh, we've passed the sign that welcomes you into Sunnydale. Are you at the Bronze?" Cordy asked.

"Yes, the Scooby meeting was canceled for tonight so we're Bronzing it." Willow answered. "You can come if you want to." Willow quickly said.

"I don't have anything to wear." Cordy said but then covered the mouthpiece to say "Shut up" to Doyle.

Laughing softly she replied, "Go to my house. The key is were it always is. Go up to my room there's an outfit on my bed."

Gasping softly she responded, "You didn't have to buy me anything."

"Well couldn't have the Queen C looking less Queen C-like on her reappearance now could we." Willow laughed.

Laughing Cordy said, "No I guess not. We'll be there, just give us a 20 minutes."

"Okay, see you in a few." Willow replied hanging up the phone after saying her good-bye. She walked over to the group and couldn't help but to smile. Putting her hand on Oz's shoulder she reclaimed her seat.

"Everything okay?" Oz asked.

"Yep." Willow smiled. "Couldn't be better."

Raising him eyebrow at his girlfriend he knew that she was up to something, but decided that he should just let it go for now. She'd tell him when she's ready.

20 Minutes Later

Xander's POV

Everyone had gone onto the floor except Xander on account that he didn't have anyone to dance with. Watching his best friends dance with their respected guys his mind drifted to a time not long ago that he had someone that special in his life. Smiling as he remembers Cordy and everything they'd been threw, he hoped that she was happy in LA.

Cordy's POV

Cordy walked into the Bronze and memories good and bad came flooding back to her. Smiling at the good ones she looked around the club trying to find Xander. Her smile got even bigger when she saw Willow and Oz dancing. She notice Willow small wave and waved back. It turns out that Willow had good tastes. She'd picked a red and black dress that went to her calves. It had a U-necked caller and loose sleeves. She wore simple black sandals that had plat formed heals.

She walked into the club further looking at the tables and couches that they'd occupied when in high school. Her eyes finally landed on Xander sitting alone at a table. She slowly walked towards him and stopped in her tracks when he saw her.

Xander had been watching the couples until he looked towards the door and that's when he saw her. Smiling he stood up and walked the rest of the distance towards Cordy. "You came back?" He asked.

Smiling she replied, "Yes."

Xander was so happy he pulled her into a tight embrace and felt whole again.

Cordy hugged back, and held the tears that were threatening to come. She was finally home.

TBC