Chapter 2
As Buffy walked into the Institute, almost immediately she was gestured by a secretary to an enormous office where a man with oval reading glasses was waiting upon her.
"Hi Ms. Summers. I see that you have gotten here safely. I hope that you have all your necessary belongings for the time you will be spending here."
"Yes, I hope I do Mr. Giles." Buffy Replied.
"Let me be frank," Mr. Giles started then stopped and sighed. "How long do you really think you can survive here? Honestly? I will like to know so that I'm not disappointed like I've been for as long as I've can imagined."
"Doesn't my contract say that I will stay for a month complete?"
"Well yes but," Mr. Giles started but was cut off by Buffy remarking
"Then don't test my credentials. I don't make commitments I do not keep. I thought you had me at least that much figured out. I know what you meant full well. I know Mr. O'Conner is... well a hard man to work with but I did sign up for this didn't I? It isn't as if I'm going into this commitment fully blinded either. Give me some credit will you? Now myself staying more then a month is a different story but now lets just focus on this day shall we?"
"I hope you can own up to what you just said. Because just about every girl has failed. Don't blame me if I don't have much hope for you to begin with. It's just that I see it as a hopeless case."
"Trust me I understand. I've heard the rumours, the horror stories of his um... extracurricular engagements I would call them. I've also heard that he seems to possess some kind of physical attractiveness that engages every women he meets but I assure you that even if I did feel any attractive between us, I would never let it come between my commitments to my contract and Angel's and myself formulation as dance partners."
"Well its time to introduce you to our celebrity call we?" Giles answered sarcastically.
Giles lead Buffy down the long corridor into open doors which lead to one of the biggest studios Buffy had ever seen. It was highlighted with mirrors on walls parallel with each other while the other walls consisted of glass and the countless medals and recognitions the Institute has ever had.
Immediately the class stopped what they were doing and looked towards their way. Although the girls felt intimidated by how beautiful Buffy was they automatically didn't feel threatened by her since they knew anyways she would be out and about in a week or two and the boys couldn't believe Angel got another major hottie, probably one of the best they have seen yet and knew they would have no chance because she would be gone in a couple of weeks.
Meanwhile...
Angel was the last one to turn. He didn't care much. He would have enough alone time with her soon enough if she was good looking to meet his expectations. Eventually his curiosity got the better of him as he saw his friends didn't acknowledged to him right away if she was hot or not and as he turned he couldn't believe his eyes. He was stunned to see one of the most exquisite creatures he'd ever saw. It wasn't as though he didn't have his plenty shares of blondes in the past. He actually preferred them but she radiated something he couldn't begin to describe. She was small, and quite petite with the most stunning, most piercing eyes he'd ever laid his eyes on. He would never dare let anyone know of this though so he made sure he guarded his expression quite clearly: his faced looked uninterested and bored.
It wasn't hard to miss the infamous Angel O'Conner. She couldn't help but appreciate the smoldering chocolate eyes and his delicious body but she couldn't help see the annoyed uninterested look he gave her while he looked into her eyes. And she couldn't care less. She was expecting this, she was expecting a jackass and that if he felt like it, would hit on her just to fulfill his sexual needs and dump her as if she was the most disgusting thing he ever laid eyes on. She knew the drill. She was determined to stun everyone; she was determined to make sure they knew she wouldn't fall into his deadly traps.
She quickly looked towards where Mr. Giles was. She didn't need Angel thinking he was worth drooling over. At least, she didn't want him to think that. She waited patiently to wait for Mr. Giles to introduce her to the class.
Angel caught the quick glance she gave him. And a look that he never had in his entirely life from any girl: a look of no interest. She fully got his attention now. He was amused that she didn't stare at him like a yuppie dog like all the other girls did. Or make sexual advances towards him with their facial expressions alone. He didn't take it as much as a threat though, she was only playing hard to get. He knew she would surrender after today.
Mr. Giles saw the hint of amusement in Angel's eyes and knew what was intended for his target. He let out a big sigh. At least she would stay a bit longer. If he didn't think his partner would live up to his "standards" he would make sure the girl would leave the next day. He had a way of getting what he wanted.
"Class," Mr. Giles started, "I would all like you to meet Buffy Summers. She as you obviously know will be for the umpteenth time Angel's new dance partner. Please during her stay treat her with respect and integrity."
The guys couldn't help but drool over her, they all admitted in there heads that she was probably the most beautiful partner Angel ever had. Too bad they though she would be gone within a week or two.
Mr. Giles lead Buffy towards Angel.
"Angel," Giles sighed, "Don't cause too much trouble. Angel this is Buffy Summers, Buffy this is Angel O'Conner."
Angel led his hand out for a shake.
"Hello Ms. Summers. I look forward to working with you."
"Mr. O'Conner, pleasures mine." Although the cold and fierce look Buffy gave him said a different story.
Mr. Giles was immediately interested between the interactions of the two. They both gave looks to each other of both pride and determination. He wasn't used to this, usually the girl would be all over Angel by now but this one, this Buffy Summers was unlike anyone he had ever met. He had a plan. Even if Buffy could refrain from Angel he needed someone who could actually be his partner and be successful. He immediately wanted to see if Buffy really was as great as he was told.
"I will like to try something new for the two of you." Mr. Giles said to Buffy and Angel.
Mr. Giles shouted to the class, "Everyone spread out into a circle. We will have an improvisation dance showcase. Buffy and Angel will be the first ones. Now Buffy, improvisation dance showcase is where you and your partner will make a whole dance sequence with the music that is given to you. This is simply a test to see how well you and Angel can communicate with each other."
Everyone was stunned with Mr. Giles. Angel was even surprised as hell. Angel O'Conner dance with a girl with no practice whatsoever and no clue to her dance techniques do an improvisation dance showcase? Was Mr. Giles going nuts? He knew he would look like a fool. Hell, he'll probably just stand there while the music played.
Buffy was about to protest how unfair and injustice Mr. Giles asked out of her but bit her tongue. She didn't want to be disobedient on her first day at the Glen Dance Institute. All she could do was make sure she didn't look as much as a fool she knew she was going to look. She was determined to make this work.
Mr. Giles knew this was unfair. He knew that no one in their right mind ask two complete strangers to out of the blue make up a dance sequence to a song they didn't know of or knew what they were dancing to until it was played. He didn't know why he asked them to do it. But he was curious to see what exactly Buffy was made up of. He for once was seriously recognizing the potential this Buffy Summers had.
As everyone got into a circle everyone was whispering how badly this would flop and how Mr. Giles has had lost his marbles. Barely any of Angel's partners knew how to dance well or at least with him because they couldn't concentrate while they gawked at him as if he was some kind of god. Mr. Giles decided he wanted something rhythmic with beats with the added tango. He decided to choose Safari Duo – The Bongo Song. It was fast paced and upbeat that needed a hell of a lot communication with your partner. He knew this song was for advanced partners. He didn't care; he wanted to find out if his instincts were right.
Buffy pulled her shirt over which showed her tank top while tossing her shirt aside and got ready across from Angel in the circle. She gave him a hard stern looked while she bore into his eyes.
Angel couldn't help but get distracted at looking how well toned and perfect her body was. But he looked directly at her. He was determined that he wasn't the one that would look like the fool in the end, she would.
Mr. Giles clicked onto the song on the computer which immediately responded as the song blasted through the speakers inserted inside the walls of the studio situated in every corner of the room. After all, the school could afford such things since they were so critically acclaimed.
As the song started, all thoughts, all insecurities flew away as the two absorbed themselves into the rhythmic beats of the music. It was as though they both were in a trance and all they could see was each other. Both were perfectly synchronized, both were in tune to the beats. The electricity between them was undeniable. They never broke eye contact while they dance and never did a single mistake where there was a pause or a misunderstanding. They knew what the other was going to do, they knew what was next to come in the dance sequences. Twirls were used, complicated hand gestures were executed and daring throws were completed with ease and flow. It was a match that no one could compete with.
Everyone was speechless as they both danced to the music. Was this a trick they thought? A front they put, pretending they never knew each other and decided to now show what Angel was made of? No one knew, but everyone desperately wanted to know. They all thought this was some kind of joke, a prank to make them stunned, and stunned they were. There was no way on earth that both of them out of the blue could pull something like what they were showing without years of practice and commitment from the both of them. It just wasn't humanly possible.
As the song abruptly came to a dynamic finish, before Angel was even aware of his surroundings he spiraled Buffy close to the ground as he reach for her leg to mix with his and was about to pull her in for a searing kiss when Buffy placed a finger in front of his lips. When he was stopped by Buffy he suddenly became aware of what was happening.
"Don't even think about it lover" Buffy leaned to where his ear was while whispered seductively. "Do you honestly think I'm some push over that will let you do whatever you want to me? Remember this Angel, I'm not gonna be one of your lil' fuck buddies to fool around for a couple of days. I'm your dance partner. That's all I'm ever gonna be. What I'm really surprised now Angel is how well you can dance. But you're not that good. You still need a lot of work. Tsk. I think this is a bit odd of a position to be in now huh lover?"
And within a second she twirled out of his hands onto both of her legs standing upright. Within that moment she heard the bell rang she went to pick up her sweater and walked out of the class to get the rest of her registration completed and get her things into her new room. She would later reflect on the awakening jolt she felt with Angel at night. How little did she realize what she was doing, as all she could only see was him. It was late at night she was the most vulnerable to her feelings. The insecurities she had, and the true emotions she held at bay.
She didn't catch the utter shock and confusion on everyone's faces including Angel's. She didn't see how his body was shaking, how shocked he was. What she did realize was that she just started the little war of games and lies between the two. The lies that involved protecting themselves from the truth only to uphold their image and pride.
Meanwhile...
Angel just stood in the center, numb and lost. His body was shaking so badly, he hoped no one would notice as he tried with all his might to control the uncharacteristic shaking his body was pulling. Fortunately for him the only people that noticed were Mr. Giles, Gunn and Wesley who were watching Angel intently with utter amazement and wonder. For once in their lives they saw an Angel they never saw before, an Angel who was lost, surprised and confused.
Angel crossed with himself stormed into the change room where he sat trying to stop his shaking and anger. How did he not realize what he was doing? Where did all that energy pulsating through him while dancing with Buffy come from? He was so confused, so confused. He didn't know what just happened. Why did he have no control, he didn't even realize what he was doing till Buffy stopped him from kissing her. It was his signature mark to kiss and confused every dance partner he met. Whenever they first dance he would take them by surprise and kiss them, just for the pleasure to confuse them. She was the first to ever stop him, ever to flatly refuse what he was so willing to give and not even know he was giving it.
Fine he thought, she can try to refuse him for now, but he was determined to make her succumbed to his every want and needs in the end. He wanted her to want him, to need him, to ache for him every minute of everyday. He never figured how hard that would be, or the fact that it might turn out the other way around.
As Buffy walked into the Institute, almost immediately she was gestured by a secretary to an enormous office where a man with oval reading glasses was waiting upon her.
"Hi Ms. Summers. I see that you have gotten here safely. I hope that you have all your necessary belongings for the time you will be spending here."
"Yes, I hope I do Mr. Giles." Buffy Replied.
"Let me be frank," Mr. Giles started then stopped and sighed. "How long do you really think you can survive here? Honestly? I will like to know so that I'm not disappointed like I've been for as long as I've can imagined."
"Doesn't my contract say that I will stay for a month complete?"
"Well yes but," Mr. Giles started but was cut off by Buffy remarking
"Then don't test my credentials. I don't make commitments I do not keep. I thought you had me at least that much figured out. I know what you meant full well. I know Mr. O'Conner is... well a hard man to work with but I did sign up for this didn't I? It isn't as if I'm going into this commitment fully blinded either. Give me some credit will you? Now myself staying more then a month is a different story but now lets just focus on this day shall we?"
"I hope you can own up to what you just said. Because just about every girl has failed. Don't blame me if I don't have much hope for you to begin with. It's just that I see it as a hopeless case."
"Trust me I understand. I've heard the rumours, the horror stories of his um... extracurricular engagements I would call them. I've also heard that he seems to possess some kind of physical attractiveness that engages every women he meets but I assure you that even if I did feel any attractive between us, I would never let it come between my commitments to my contract and Angel's and myself formulation as dance partners."
"Well its time to introduce you to our celebrity call we?" Giles answered sarcastically.
Giles lead Buffy down the long corridor into open doors which lead to one of the biggest studios Buffy had ever seen. It was highlighted with mirrors on walls parallel with each other while the other walls consisted of glass and the countless medals and recognitions the Institute has ever had.
Immediately the class stopped what they were doing and looked towards their way. Although the girls felt intimidated by how beautiful Buffy was they automatically didn't feel threatened by her since they knew anyways she would be out and about in a week or two and the boys couldn't believe Angel got another major hottie, probably one of the best they have seen yet and knew they would have no chance because she would be gone in a couple of weeks.
Meanwhile...
Angel was the last one to turn. He didn't care much. He would have enough alone time with her soon enough if she was good looking to meet his expectations. Eventually his curiosity got the better of him as he saw his friends didn't acknowledged to him right away if she was hot or not and as he turned he couldn't believe his eyes. He was stunned to see one of the most exquisite creatures he'd ever saw. It wasn't as though he didn't have his plenty shares of blondes in the past. He actually preferred them but she radiated something he couldn't begin to describe. She was small, and quite petite with the most stunning, most piercing eyes he'd ever laid his eyes on. He would never dare let anyone know of this though so he made sure he guarded his expression quite clearly: his faced looked uninterested and bored.
It wasn't hard to miss the infamous Angel O'Conner. She couldn't help but appreciate the smoldering chocolate eyes and his delicious body but she couldn't help see the annoyed uninterested look he gave her while he looked into her eyes. And she couldn't care less. She was expecting this, she was expecting a jackass and that if he felt like it, would hit on her just to fulfill his sexual needs and dump her as if she was the most disgusting thing he ever laid eyes on. She knew the drill. She was determined to stun everyone; she was determined to make sure they knew she wouldn't fall into his deadly traps.
She quickly looked towards where Mr. Giles was. She didn't need Angel thinking he was worth drooling over. At least, she didn't want him to think that. She waited patiently to wait for Mr. Giles to introduce her to the class.
Angel caught the quick glance she gave him. And a look that he never had in his entirely life from any girl: a look of no interest. She fully got his attention now. He was amused that she didn't stare at him like a yuppie dog like all the other girls did. Or make sexual advances towards him with their facial expressions alone. He didn't take it as much as a threat though, she was only playing hard to get. He knew she would surrender after today.
Mr. Giles saw the hint of amusement in Angel's eyes and knew what was intended for his target. He let out a big sigh. At least she would stay a bit longer. If he didn't think his partner would live up to his "standards" he would make sure the girl would leave the next day. He had a way of getting what he wanted.
"Class," Mr. Giles started, "I would all like you to meet Buffy Summers. She as you obviously know will be for the umpteenth time Angel's new dance partner. Please during her stay treat her with respect and integrity."
The guys couldn't help but drool over her, they all admitted in there heads that she was probably the most beautiful partner Angel ever had. Too bad they though she would be gone within a week or two.
Mr. Giles lead Buffy towards Angel.
"Angel," Giles sighed, "Don't cause too much trouble. Angel this is Buffy Summers, Buffy this is Angel O'Conner."
Angel led his hand out for a shake.
"Hello Ms. Summers. I look forward to working with you."
"Mr. O'Conner, pleasures mine." Although the cold and fierce look Buffy gave him said a different story.
Mr. Giles was immediately interested between the interactions of the two. They both gave looks to each other of both pride and determination. He wasn't used to this, usually the girl would be all over Angel by now but this one, this Buffy Summers was unlike anyone he had ever met. He had a plan. Even if Buffy could refrain from Angel he needed someone who could actually be his partner and be successful. He immediately wanted to see if Buffy really was as great as he was told.
"I will like to try something new for the two of you." Mr. Giles said to Buffy and Angel.
Mr. Giles shouted to the class, "Everyone spread out into a circle. We will have an improvisation dance showcase. Buffy and Angel will be the first ones. Now Buffy, improvisation dance showcase is where you and your partner will make a whole dance sequence with the music that is given to you. This is simply a test to see how well you and Angel can communicate with each other."
Everyone was stunned with Mr. Giles. Angel was even surprised as hell. Angel O'Conner dance with a girl with no practice whatsoever and no clue to her dance techniques do an improvisation dance showcase? Was Mr. Giles going nuts? He knew he would look like a fool. Hell, he'll probably just stand there while the music played.
Buffy was about to protest how unfair and injustice Mr. Giles asked out of her but bit her tongue. She didn't want to be disobedient on her first day at the Glen Dance Institute. All she could do was make sure she didn't look as much as a fool she knew she was going to look. She was determined to make this work.
Mr. Giles knew this was unfair. He knew that no one in their right mind ask two complete strangers to out of the blue make up a dance sequence to a song they didn't know of or knew what they were dancing to until it was played. He didn't know why he asked them to do it. But he was curious to see what exactly Buffy was made up of. He for once was seriously recognizing the potential this Buffy Summers had.
As everyone got into a circle everyone was whispering how badly this would flop and how Mr. Giles has had lost his marbles. Barely any of Angel's partners knew how to dance well or at least with him because they couldn't concentrate while they gawked at him as if he was some kind of god. Mr. Giles decided he wanted something rhythmic with beats with the added tango. He decided to choose Safari Duo – The Bongo Song. It was fast paced and upbeat that needed a hell of a lot communication with your partner. He knew this song was for advanced partners. He didn't care; he wanted to find out if his instincts were right.
Buffy pulled her shirt over which showed her tank top while tossing her shirt aside and got ready across from Angel in the circle. She gave him a hard stern looked while she bore into his eyes.
Angel couldn't help but get distracted at looking how well toned and perfect her body was. But he looked directly at her. He was determined that he wasn't the one that would look like the fool in the end, she would.
Mr. Giles clicked onto the song on the computer which immediately responded as the song blasted through the speakers inserted inside the walls of the studio situated in every corner of the room. After all, the school could afford such things since they were so critically acclaimed.
As the song started, all thoughts, all insecurities flew away as the two absorbed themselves into the rhythmic beats of the music. It was as though they both were in a trance and all they could see was each other. Both were perfectly synchronized, both were in tune to the beats. The electricity between them was undeniable. They never broke eye contact while they dance and never did a single mistake where there was a pause or a misunderstanding. They knew what the other was going to do, they knew what was next to come in the dance sequences. Twirls were used, complicated hand gestures were executed and daring throws were completed with ease and flow. It was a match that no one could compete with.
Everyone was speechless as they both danced to the music. Was this a trick they thought? A front they put, pretending they never knew each other and decided to now show what Angel was made of? No one knew, but everyone desperately wanted to know. They all thought this was some kind of joke, a prank to make them stunned, and stunned they were. There was no way on earth that both of them out of the blue could pull something like what they were showing without years of practice and commitment from the both of them. It just wasn't humanly possible.
As the song abruptly came to a dynamic finish, before Angel was even aware of his surroundings he spiraled Buffy close to the ground as he reach for her leg to mix with his and was about to pull her in for a searing kiss when Buffy placed a finger in front of his lips. When he was stopped by Buffy he suddenly became aware of what was happening.
"Don't even think about it lover" Buffy leaned to where his ear was while whispered seductively. "Do you honestly think I'm some push over that will let you do whatever you want to me? Remember this Angel, I'm not gonna be one of your lil' fuck buddies to fool around for a couple of days. I'm your dance partner. That's all I'm ever gonna be. What I'm really surprised now Angel is how well you can dance. But you're not that good. You still need a lot of work. Tsk. I think this is a bit odd of a position to be in now huh lover?"
And within a second she twirled out of his hands onto both of her legs standing upright. Within that moment she heard the bell rang she went to pick up her sweater and walked out of the class to get the rest of her registration completed and get her things into her new room. She would later reflect on the awakening jolt she felt with Angel at night. How little did she realize what she was doing, as all she could only see was him. It was late at night she was the most vulnerable to her feelings. The insecurities she had, and the true emotions she held at bay.
She didn't catch the utter shock and confusion on everyone's faces including Angel's. She didn't see how his body was shaking, how shocked he was. What she did realize was that she just started the little war of games and lies between the two. The lies that involved protecting themselves from the truth only to uphold their image and pride.
Meanwhile...
Angel just stood in the center, numb and lost. His body was shaking so badly, he hoped no one would notice as he tried with all his might to control the uncharacteristic shaking his body was pulling. Fortunately for him the only people that noticed were Mr. Giles, Gunn and Wesley who were watching Angel intently with utter amazement and wonder. For once in their lives they saw an Angel they never saw before, an Angel who was lost, surprised and confused.
Angel crossed with himself stormed into the change room where he sat trying to stop his shaking and anger. How did he not realize what he was doing? Where did all that energy pulsating through him while dancing with Buffy come from? He was so confused, so confused. He didn't know what just happened. Why did he have no control, he didn't even realize what he was doing till Buffy stopped him from kissing her. It was his signature mark to kiss and confused every dance partner he met. Whenever they first dance he would take them by surprise and kiss them, just for the pleasure to confuse them. She was the first to ever stop him, ever to flatly refuse what he was so willing to give and not even know he was giving it.
Fine he thought, she can try to refuse him for now, but he was determined to make her succumbed to his every want and needs in the end. He wanted her to want him, to need him, to ache for him every minute of everyday. He never figured how hard that would be, or the fact that it might turn out the other way around.