~*~SiMpLy CoMpLiCaTeD~*~
~Disclaimer: Everything is mine. . .mine, mine, mine. . .ok. . .So Spike isn't mine. . ..or Buffy. . .or Willow. . .or Xander. . .Oh, forget it. Hmph.
~A/N: Thanks for all your reviews! You've helped me lots! Maybe you all even cured my writer's block! *huggles* I owe you guys a lot. Thanks everyone!!!
To Retch (and I guess to anyone else who's been wondering): lol I was wondering when someone was gonna mention the summary to this story. Thing to remember is "patience." I'm a sloooooow writer and I like to drag things out (which I might add is kind of a bad habit, but anywho!) So that's why the summary doesn't totally match the story. But hey! I've gotten to the part where Buffy (Liz) is in love with her grandma's boyfriend's son, Spike (Will). But y'know. Patience is a virtue and all that rot. You'll see later. . .if you'll wait. . .The summary will match the story some time soon. . .
To Elven-Vampire Cassie: *insane laugh* Yes. . .yes. . .Insanity is fun. . .lol
To everyone else. Thanks for reading and reviewing! It means soooo much. ^_^
~*~*~*~Never saw *that* coming~*~*~*~
He trailed off and I couldn't take the suspense anymore.
Speaking up as calmly as I could, I asked, "Tell me. . .what, exactly?"
He lifted his eyes and locked gazes with mine.
"Elizabeth. . ." He began, and that was enough to make my heart stop.
He had used my name. Not, "luv" or "pet," but. . .Elizabeth. This must be something important. I nodded at him, encouraging him to continue. He took in a breath and slipped his hand between mine.
"I-" He swallowed, "I've. . .I've liked you. . .for a long time. . ."
My heart was expanding at his words, but they suddenly deflated when I realized what he had said.
"For a long time?" I repeated, unsurely.
He nodded, "Since I first laid eyes on you, I-"
"Sure," I cut in, voice dripping with sarcasm.
"What?" He frowned.
Pulling my hand away from him, I explained, "You expect me to believe that?"
His mouth opened and closed, no words came out until he said, "Well. . .yeah."
I snorted, "Well, I don't. You expect me to believe you've liked me *all* this time and that it's just a *total* coincidence that the moment you tell me you like me is the moment that I actually look pretty for once." My heart was pounding in my chest, the adrenaline of talking about him liking me or if everything he was telling me was a lie. It all made me dizzy and confused.
He shook his head and reached for my hand again, "You've always looked pretty."
I closed my eyes, trying to block out his voice. "No," I denied.
"You're right," he agreed, pulling me close, "You've always been beautiful. . .gorgeous. . ."
"Stop," I whispered as his hand stroked my cheek.
"I like you, Elizabeth Summers. And-" He stopped, his hand dropping to his side.
My eyes shot open at the sudden loss of heat and I stared as he stepped away from me, running a hand through his hair.
What was going on in that head of his?
"What?" I asked, not understanding.
He sighed, "I don't deserve you."
"What?" I laughed, "That's ridiculous-"
He leaned on the wall and covered his face, "Elizabeth, you're. . ." I held my
breath, waiting for him to continue, "You're perfect."
I smiled but waved a hand in the air, "No I'm not."
He looked at me, eyes searching my face, "Yes. Yes you are."
"N-"
"You're smart, funny, beautiful," He dug in his pocket and retrieved a folded piece of paper, "and talented."
Handing the paper over to me, I realized in embarrassment that it was the song I had written outside of my house when he found me.
William gave me a small smile and said, "I found it on the porch after you left with Red. It's a nice song."
My face flushed, "Thanks."
"Uh. . .Who'd you write it for?" William asked nervously.
I looked away from him and he nodded. "For me. . ." He concluded.
We were silent for a few and William finally growled and pushed himself off the wall.
"Forget this."
I couldn't breathe. He didn't like me. He was leaving. He said "forget this." He didn't want me. I wasn't good enough. He didn't like m-
His lips crushed against mine.
"William," I gasped as he pulled away.
Holding me close, he mumbled in my ear, "Do you know how long I've wanted to do that?"
I smiled and guessed, "A long time?"
He smiled and nodded as he captured my lips in another kiss.
The bell rang, but that didn't stop us from our desperate kisses. The only thing- person- that stopped us was Willow. She was blushing furiously and pulled us apart by the shoulders, "You guys!"
I looked at Willow, dazed. William's eyes never left me and Willow stomped on his foot for his attention.
"Ouch!" He noticed Willow standing there and smiled, "Hey, Red."
I ran a hand through my hair and apologized, "Sorry, Wills. I guess. . .We got kind of. . .carried away?"
Willow nodded, "Darn tootin'! The whole school was getting free porn." I looked down at my clothes and straightened them out and William pulled his duster around himself.
Me and Willow raised a brow at this action.
He frowned. "What? It's cold," he explained, denying all comments that he was trying to shield his hard on from the entire school population.
Willow grabbed my arm and pulled me away from William, "Come on, Liz. We have to get going."
"Going? What? Why?" I pouted.
She gave me a look, urging me to play along, "You know. . .That *thing*?"
I nodded, "Ooh. . .right. That. . .uh. . .*thing*."
"Yeah, and well. . .We really can't miss that *thing*. . .So we'll be going. . ." I smiled at William, clearly not listening as we gazed into each others eyes. He was an *amazing* kisser. . .I frowned at that thought. What if he wasn't? I mean. . .He *was* the first guy I ever kissed in my whole life. I felt stupid. I was so inexperienced. I was more inexperienced than Willow, for heaven's sake!
Willow had already kissed dozens of men. . .She wasn't even a virgin anymore and I *was*!!! I was so new to all of these new feelings rushing through me, it was exciting. . .but. . .What if I couldn't be enough- experienced enough- for William?-
My thoughts were cut off by Willow's voice, "- Lizzie! Let's go!" She dragged me away from William and we waved reluctantly at each other, saddened that we didn't even get to give each other goodbye kisses. . .or at least a hug.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Once Willow and I reached our street, she pulled me over to the side and snapped, "Are you crazy?!"
I frowned, "What?"
"Don't you 'What' me, Elizabeth," She spat.
What was wrong with Willow? I had never seen her so mad before. "What are you talking about, Wills?" My face scrunched up in worry as I put a hand on her arm.
"You *know* what I'm talking about," She panted, her breathing changing as her temper flared.
"I- I don't," I stuttered, backing away.
Seeing that I was frightened, Willow took a calming breath and blinked a few times. "Sorry. . .I'm so sorry, Liz." She hugged me and I told her that I forgave her.
"But what's wrong?" I questioned, clueless as to why she had gotten so mad.
She sighed, "I just- I thought you didn't like William anymore and that you were just going to make him regret you."
I nodded and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, "Well. . .Yeah."
"But," Willow said flatly.
"But," A sheepish grin slipped over my features, "I like him, Wills. I really do. I can't help it. He's just. . ."
"Perfect," Willow filled in.
I nodded.
My best friend sighed and we continued walking. "I just don't want to see you g-getting. . ." She paused and bit her lip.
"Hurt," I finished for her.
I could see her jaw tensing and she nodded.
I smiled at her and gave her a hug. "I'm glad I have a friend like you," I said, still hugging her, "You're always looking out for me. What would I do without you?"
I pulled away and she gave me a small smile as I turned away.
"Bye. . ." Willow mumbled as we separated and I waved with a grin.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Entering my house, I noted that my mom had no work today and a foreign vehicle was parked in our driveway.
"Mom?" I called out.
Mom appeared sitting on the living room couch with a man.
"Sweetie! You're home." She walked over to give me a hug.
"Hi mom. Hi," I greeted to the visitor.
"Oh! Forgive me." Mom apologized as she put a hand on the man's shoulder. He stood up and mom introduced him to me, "This is Dan. Dan Chase. My. . .uh . . .boyfriend."
She blushed and the man named Dan smiled and shook my hand, "Hello. It's nice meeting you."
I smiled, "It's nice to meet you too."
We talked for a while and I had concluded that really. He was *totally* the perfect man for my mom.
In the middle of our small conversation, mom's eyes suddenly widened and she asked, "Oh, Lizzie! Did you know that Dan has a daughter?"
I smiled. A daughter. A sibling. If this man were to marry my mom, I wouldn't be alone anymore. In summation: I was freakishly excited.
"Really?" I literally bounced in my seat, "What's her name?"
Dan smiled, glad that I happy about this small surprise, "Well, her name is Cordelia. . ."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Two weeks.
I had been going out with William for two weeks and I had absolutely no regrets.
He was probably the most sweetest guy I had ever known. He'd insist on paying for everything, but we'd end up paying half and half. Then, there was this one time, it rained and I know how cliché this might sound. . .but he leant me his jacket to wear. And then, we kissed in the rain. . .
Let's just say. . .I was loving life.
Willow kept telling me to be careful. She kept telling me that he was a player so I had to be cautious with my feelings. And I tried to guard my heart, but it was so hard with William.
"That's beautiful," I had whispered.
William looked towards my finger and to what I was pointing at. Taking our interlocked hands, he used that hand to point at our reflection.
"That one?" He asked.
I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder, "That's beautiful too. . .but I meant the ring."
William squinted and looked at the elegant, silver band, "You like it?"
I shrugged, "Yeah. . . But it's not like I could ever afford it."
He nodded slowly, "Yeah. . .Too bad."
The next day, I went over to his house after school, like I did every other day.
He sat me in his chair and took my head between his hands, giving me a sweet kiss. He handed me a box.
He had bought the ring for me. On one side, he had engraved "Elizabeth" and on the other, "William." Nothing could be more perfect.
~*~*~*~*~*~
After my piano lessons, I decided to head over to William's, like I did every other day after school. I missed him so much already, even though I had seen him just a few hours ago at school.
Humming a small tune to myself, I entered the house with my own key that Grandma Jenny had given me. Walking down the hall, I pushed open the door, ready to pounce on my boyfriend.
"Surprise!"
I froze.
My eyes widened and my mouth went dry.
My hands began to shake and my breaths came in short pants.
Right in front of me was William. *My* William, under some girl on his chair. The same chair *I* sat in when he gave me the ring. The girl stopped moaning and sharply turned her sweaty face towards me. William's eyes shot open and he stared at me in shock. He removed his hands from her waist and the girl's hands from his shoulders.
"Willow?" I whispered.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N: Ok. . .Ok. . .I know I kind of rushed all that. LoL I might rewrite the whole thing tomorrow, if I feel like it. *rubs eyes* I'm sleepy right now and I have school tomorrow. So, you'll just have to live with this. LoL
Please be kind and review. =) Please!!!???!!! I'd really like to know what you think. It doesn't take that much time to review. . .*pout*
~Disclaimer: Everything is mine. . .mine, mine, mine. . .ok. . .So Spike isn't mine. . ..or Buffy. . .or Willow. . .or Xander. . .Oh, forget it. Hmph.
~A/N: Thanks for all your reviews! You've helped me lots! Maybe you all even cured my writer's block! *huggles* I owe you guys a lot. Thanks everyone!!!
To Retch (and I guess to anyone else who's been wondering): lol I was wondering when someone was gonna mention the summary to this story. Thing to remember is "patience." I'm a sloooooow writer and I like to drag things out (which I might add is kind of a bad habit, but anywho!) So that's why the summary doesn't totally match the story. But hey! I've gotten to the part where Buffy (Liz) is in love with her grandma's boyfriend's son, Spike (Will). But y'know. Patience is a virtue and all that rot. You'll see later. . .if you'll wait. . .The summary will match the story some time soon. . .
To Elven-Vampire Cassie: *insane laugh* Yes. . .yes. . .Insanity is fun. . .lol
To everyone else. Thanks for reading and reviewing! It means soooo much. ^_^
~*~*~*~Never saw *that* coming~*~*~*~
He trailed off and I couldn't take the suspense anymore.
Speaking up as calmly as I could, I asked, "Tell me. . .what, exactly?"
He lifted his eyes and locked gazes with mine.
"Elizabeth. . ." He began, and that was enough to make my heart stop.
He had used my name. Not, "luv" or "pet," but. . .Elizabeth. This must be something important. I nodded at him, encouraging him to continue. He took in a breath and slipped his hand between mine.
"I-" He swallowed, "I've. . .I've liked you. . .for a long time. . ."
My heart was expanding at his words, but they suddenly deflated when I realized what he had said.
"For a long time?" I repeated, unsurely.
He nodded, "Since I first laid eyes on you, I-"
"Sure," I cut in, voice dripping with sarcasm.
"What?" He frowned.
Pulling my hand away from him, I explained, "You expect me to believe that?"
His mouth opened and closed, no words came out until he said, "Well. . .yeah."
I snorted, "Well, I don't. You expect me to believe you've liked me *all* this time and that it's just a *total* coincidence that the moment you tell me you like me is the moment that I actually look pretty for once." My heart was pounding in my chest, the adrenaline of talking about him liking me or if everything he was telling me was a lie. It all made me dizzy and confused.
He shook his head and reached for my hand again, "You've always looked pretty."
I closed my eyes, trying to block out his voice. "No," I denied.
"You're right," he agreed, pulling me close, "You've always been beautiful. . .gorgeous. . ."
"Stop," I whispered as his hand stroked my cheek.
"I like you, Elizabeth Summers. And-" He stopped, his hand dropping to his side.
My eyes shot open at the sudden loss of heat and I stared as he stepped away from me, running a hand through his hair.
What was going on in that head of his?
"What?" I asked, not understanding.
He sighed, "I don't deserve you."
"What?" I laughed, "That's ridiculous-"
He leaned on the wall and covered his face, "Elizabeth, you're. . ." I held my
breath, waiting for him to continue, "You're perfect."
I smiled but waved a hand in the air, "No I'm not."
He looked at me, eyes searching my face, "Yes. Yes you are."
"N-"
"You're smart, funny, beautiful," He dug in his pocket and retrieved a folded piece of paper, "and talented."
Handing the paper over to me, I realized in embarrassment that it was the song I had written outside of my house when he found me.
William gave me a small smile and said, "I found it on the porch after you left with Red. It's a nice song."
My face flushed, "Thanks."
"Uh. . .Who'd you write it for?" William asked nervously.
I looked away from him and he nodded. "For me. . ." He concluded.
We were silent for a few and William finally growled and pushed himself off the wall.
"Forget this."
I couldn't breathe. He didn't like me. He was leaving. He said "forget this." He didn't want me. I wasn't good enough. He didn't like m-
His lips crushed against mine.
"William," I gasped as he pulled away.
Holding me close, he mumbled in my ear, "Do you know how long I've wanted to do that?"
I smiled and guessed, "A long time?"
He smiled and nodded as he captured my lips in another kiss.
The bell rang, but that didn't stop us from our desperate kisses. The only thing- person- that stopped us was Willow. She was blushing furiously and pulled us apart by the shoulders, "You guys!"
I looked at Willow, dazed. William's eyes never left me and Willow stomped on his foot for his attention.
"Ouch!" He noticed Willow standing there and smiled, "Hey, Red."
I ran a hand through my hair and apologized, "Sorry, Wills. I guess. . .We got kind of. . .carried away?"
Willow nodded, "Darn tootin'! The whole school was getting free porn." I looked down at my clothes and straightened them out and William pulled his duster around himself.
Me and Willow raised a brow at this action.
He frowned. "What? It's cold," he explained, denying all comments that he was trying to shield his hard on from the entire school population.
Willow grabbed my arm and pulled me away from William, "Come on, Liz. We have to get going."
"Going? What? Why?" I pouted.
She gave me a look, urging me to play along, "You know. . .That *thing*?"
I nodded, "Ooh. . .right. That. . .uh. . .*thing*."
"Yeah, and well. . .We really can't miss that *thing*. . .So we'll be going. . ." I smiled at William, clearly not listening as we gazed into each others eyes. He was an *amazing* kisser. . .I frowned at that thought. What if he wasn't? I mean. . .He *was* the first guy I ever kissed in my whole life. I felt stupid. I was so inexperienced. I was more inexperienced than Willow, for heaven's sake!
Willow had already kissed dozens of men. . .She wasn't even a virgin anymore and I *was*!!! I was so new to all of these new feelings rushing through me, it was exciting. . .but. . .What if I couldn't be enough- experienced enough- for William?-
My thoughts were cut off by Willow's voice, "- Lizzie! Let's go!" She dragged me away from William and we waved reluctantly at each other, saddened that we didn't even get to give each other goodbye kisses. . .or at least a hug.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Once Willow and I reached our street, she pulled me over to the side and snapped, "Are you crazy?!"
I frowned, "What?"
"Don't you 'What' me, Elizabeth," She spat.
What was wrong with Willow? I had never seen her so mad before. "What are you talking about, Wills?" My face scrunched up in worry as I put a hand on her arm.
"You *know* what I'm talking about," She panted, her breathing changing as her temper flared.
"I- I don't," I stuttered, backing away.
Seeing that I was frightened, Willow took a calming breath and blinked a few times. "Sorry. . .I'm so sorry, Liz." She hugged me and I told her that I forgave her.
"But what's wrong?" I questioned, clueless as to why she had gotten so mad.
She sighed, "I just- I thought you didn't like William anymore and that you were just going to make him regret you."
I nodded and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, "Well. . .Yeah."
"But," Willow said flatly.
"But," A sheepish grin slipped over my features, "I like him, Wills. I really do. I can't help it. He's just. . ."
"Perfect," Willow filled in.
I nodded.
My best friend sighed and we continued walking. "I just don't want to see you g-getting. . ." She paused and bit her lip.
"Hurt," I finished for her.
I could see her jaw tensing and she nodded.
I smiled at her and gave her a hug. "I'm glad I have a friend like you," I said, still hugging her, "You're always looking out for me. What would I do without you?"
I pulled away and she gave me a small smile as I turned away.
"Bye. . ." Willow mumbled as we separated and I waved with a grin.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Entering my house, I noted that my mom had no work today and a foreign vehicle was parked in our driveway.
"Mom?" I called out.
Mom appeared sitting on the living room couch with a man.
"Sweetie! You're home." She walked over to give me a hug.
"Hi mom. Hi," I greeted to the visitor.
"Oh! Forgive me." Mom apologized as she put a hand on the man's shoulder. He stood up and mom introduced him to me, "This is Dan. Dan Chase. My. . .uh . . .boyfriend."
She blushed and the man named Dan smiled and shook my hand, "Hello. It's nice meeting you."
I smiled, "It's nice to meet you too."
We talked for a while and I had concluded that really. He was *totally* the perfect man for my mom.
In the middle of our small conversation, mom's eyes suddenly widened and she asked, "Oh, Lizzie! Did you know that Dan has a daughter?"
I smiled. A daughter. A sibling. If this man were to marry my mom, I wouldn't be alone anymore. In summation: I was freakishly excited.
"Really?" I literally bounced in my seat, "What's her name?"
Dan smiled, glad that I happy about this small surprise, "Well, her name is Cordelia. . ."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Two weeks.
I had been going out with William for two weeks and I had absolutely no regrets.
He was probably the most sweetest guy I had ever known. He'd insist on paying for everything, but we'd end up paying half and half. Then, there was this one time, it rained and I know how cliché this might sound. . .but he leant me his jacket to wear. And then, we kissed in the rain. . .
Let's just say. . .I was loving life.
Willow kept telling me to be careful. She kept telling me that he was a player so I had to be cautious with my feelings. And I tried to guard my heart, but it was so hard with William.
"That's beautiful," I had whispered.
William looked towards my finger and to what I was pointing at. Taking our interlocked hands, he used that hand to point at our reflection.
"That one?" He asked.
I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder, "That's beautiful too. . .but I meant the ring."
William squinted and looked at the elegant, silver band, "You like it?"
I shrugged, "Yeah. . . But it's not like I could ever afford it."
He nodded slowly, "Yeah. . .Too bad."
The next day, I went over to his house after school, like I did every other day.
He sat me in his chair and took my head between his hands, giving me a sweet kiss. He handed me a box.
He had bought the ring for me. On one side, he had engraved "Elizabeth" and on the other, "William." Nothing could be more perfect.
~*~*~*~*~*~
After my piano lessons, I decided to head over to William's, like I did every other day after school. I missed him so much already, even though I had seen him just a few hours ago at school.
Humming a small tune to myself, I entered the house with my own key that Grandma Jenny had given me. Walking down the hall, I pushed open the door, ready to pounce on my boyfriend.
"Surprise!"
I froze.
My eyes widened and my mouth went dry.
My hands began to shake and my breaths came in short pants.
Right in front of me was William. *My* William, under some girl on his chair. The same chair *I* sat in when he gave me the ring. The girl stopped moaning and sharply turned her sweaty face towards me. William's eyes shot open and he stared at me in shock. He removed his hands from her waist and the girl's hands from his shoulders.
"Willow?" I whispered.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A/N: Ok. . .Ok. . .I know I kind of rushed all that. LoL I might rewrite the whole thing tomorrow, if I feel like it. *rubs eyes* I'm sleepy right now and I have school tomorrow. So, you'll just have to live with this. LoL
Please be kind and review. =) Please!!!???!!! I'd really like to know what you think. It doesn't take that much time to review. . .*pout*