Disclaimer: I own no characters. They all belong to Joss. Lyrics belong to Tim McGraw.

Summary: Song fic to 'Please Remember Me' by Tim McGraw. Angel's thoughts when he's leaving Buffy in Graduation Day part 2. Angsty.

Rating: G

Timeline: End of season 3

A/N: I was gonna wait to do this after I finished 'Trust Me' but it just wouldn't leave my head.

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When all our tears have reached the sea

Part of you will live in me

Way down deep inside my heart

~She's so beautiful. If only she knew how much I don't want to do this. Not one single part of my dead heart wants to leave her. But I know I have to. It's so hard. I'll never forget her.~

The days keep coming without fail

A new wind is gonna find your sail

That's where your journey starts

~When I'm gone she'll have a normal life, a normal boyfriend. She'll move on. I know she will. She's so strong. She'll keep going no matter what.~

You'll find better love

Strong as it ever was

Deep as the river runs

Warm as the morning sun

Please remember me

~She's gonna find a guy that's worthy of her love. Someone who can take her out into the sunlight. Someone who deserves her. I know I'll never deserve her. Not ever. I just hope she doesn't forget me. ~

Just like the waves down by the shore

We're gonna keep on coming back for more

'Cause we don't ever wanna stop

~Its gonna be really rough on both of us. I'm gonna have to stay strong not to give in. I love her so much and I cant stop.~

Out in this brave new world you seek

Oh the valleys and the peaks

And I can see you on the top

~But when I'm gone I know she'll be okay. Eventually. Its gonna hurt at first but she'll survive. And in the end she'll be so much better off without me.~

Remember me when you're out walkin'

When the snow falls high outside your door

Late at night when you're not sleepin'

And moonlight falls across your floor

When I can't hurt you anymore

~She'll be free of me. I've hurt her so many times. Angelus. That will never happen again. If I stay there would be no guarantee but now I know I cannot do her anymore harm. Not like that.~

You'll find better love

Strong as it ever was

Deep as the river runs

Warm as the morning sun

Please remember me

Please remember me

~She is the only person I have ever loved in the more than 200 years of my life. But this is what's best for her. For Buffy. For the love of my life. Please remember me, Buffy, please.~

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Wow, I know that was really lame and not very good but I love the song and this idea kept nagging at me so there it is. Please review!