Author's Note: Here's Chapter 3! This one is really cute too. Enjoy! Please R&R!

Chapter 3: Kyrumption

Sunday, Los Angeles

"Do you guys always buy this much stuff?" Fred asked, sounding exhausted. It was Sunday afternoon, and Fred had just experienced 4 hours of shopping with Cordelia and Dawn. Fred had never seen anything like it in her life.

"Oh, this is nothing," Cordelia said, gesturing to the 5 bags she was carrying. "You should have seen me in high school."

Dawn laughed. She had 3 bags of her own, and she admitted that she was having a great time. Granted, it wasn't as much fun as being with Connor, but it was a nice change of pace to have a girls' day. It made her wish that Buffy went shopping with her more often. Besides, Cordelia had great taste, and she had found a great outfit to wear on patrol tonight with Connor. She hadn't told her the reason she needed a new outfit, and Cordelia hadn't asked, because she had no special occasion for the 3 outfits she had bought either.

"I guess a few years in a hell dimension makes you forget how to shop a little," Fred said.

"Oh, you did great! And that halter top looks absolutely fabulous on you," Cordelia said. They reached the food court. "Ready to refuel?"

"Definitely," Dawn said. She was starving. Shopping with Cordelia was definitely an exhausting experience.

The trio got their food and sat down at a table, where they plopped down their many bags and began to eat.

"So Dawn," Cordelia said in between french fries, "How did the training with Connor go yesterday?"

Here we go, Dawn thought. She had been waiting for someone to ask her that. She smiled. "It was great."

Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "I saw the way he was looking at you. And the way you were looking back."

Dawn felt herself turning red. "Well he's really nice. Not to mention cute." She shoved another french fry in her mouth and pretended to be fascinated with the table.

"I knew it! I knew there was something going on with the two of you," Cordelia said triumphantly. "That's good though. He's a good kid, and he's had it pretty rough. This is probably good for him."

"Nothing's going on," Dawn said. Yet. "Except..." she stopped herself.

"What?" asked Fred, obviously interested.

"Well he almost kissed me. But then Buffy called," she said, blushing some more.

Cordelia's eyes widened. "Wow! When are you seeing him again?"

"Tonight. He's taking me on patrol with him."

"I'll bet that's why you got the sexy outfit!" Cordelia said, smiling.

Dawn grinned. "Yes."

"You see, it's kyrumption," Fred said matter-of-factly.

Dawn frowned. "Kya-what?"

Fred laughed. "Kyrumption. It's a Pylean word that means when two heroes come together and realize that their fates are tied."

Dawn smiled. "Kyrumption. I like that."

"I guess it's only natural, considering that your sister is the slayer and used to be in love with Connor's daddy," Fred went on.

"Not used to. She still is. She might not admit it, but I know that she still loves Angel," Dawn said.

Cordelia stood up suddenly. "Well are we ready to go to the movie?"

Dawn frowned slightly at Cordelia's sudden reaction. "Sure." They threw out their trash and headed towards the movie theater. When they got there, Cordelia got in line for the tickets, while Dawn and Fred watched the bags.

"Fred, is something going on with Angel and Cordelia?" Dawn asked. "Just the way she reacted when I mentioned Buffy, and they always seem so tense around each other."

Fred sighed. "Something kind of was going on. We think. They never talked much about it. But last summer, right before Cordelia became a higher being and Connor put Angel in the ocean, they were supposed to meet to talk about their future."

"But they never did," Dawn said. Everything made sense now.

"Yeah. And then she just got the memories back, so that's why the tension is there," Fred said. They stopped their conversation when Cordelia returned with the tickets.

"One chick flick, coming right up," Cordelia said. Dawn was silent. She finally understood the way Cordelia had been acting lately. As they entered the theater, she realized how lucky she and Connor were to have the opportunity to start a relationship.

Dawn felt excited butterflies in her stomach as she dressed that night. In a few minutes, she was going to see Connor again, and spend the whole night with him! Well not the whole night, but good enough.

She stepped back and admired herself in the mirror. She was wearing her new jeans, with a black tube top, black belt, and fitted black jacket. She thought she looked very cute. After one last look at herself she headed downstairs to wait for Connor.

Cordelia and Fred were waiting down in the lobby. They grinned as Dawn descended the stairs. "You look fantastic," Cordelia said sincerely. Fred nodded in agreement.

Dawn smiled nervously. "Thanks. Is he here yet?"

Just then Connor walked in the door of the hotel. To Dawn's delight, he was carrying a red rose.

He smiled at her. "Wow. You look..." his voice trailed off. He walked towards her. "I brought you this." He handed her the flower.

Dawn smiled. "I love it."

Connor glanced at Cordelia and Fred nervously. "So are you ready to go?"

"Yup. Did you wanna grab some weapons or something?" she asked.

Connor nodded. "I'll go get some. I'll be right back." He headed downstairs.

Dawn smiled happily as she smelled her rose. "He is sooo sweet."

Fred smiled. "That's kyrumption if I've ever seen it."

A few minutes later Dawn and Connor were walking along the street. He was carrying a bag full of weapons. It was a nice, breezy night, and the streets were fairly empty.

"Did you have fun today?" Connor asked.

"Yes I did. Cordelia sure can shop," Dawn said with a laugh. "What did you do today?"

He smiled softly. "Mostly counted the minutes until I would see you again."

There was a brief moment of silence. Then Connor spoke, more forcefully this time. "I figured we would head down Lark Street, there's always a few vampires there," he said.

Dawn felt the nervous butterflies return. She really didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Connor. "You think I'm ready?"

He smiled. "I think you're a very fast learner, and you have good instincts."

Dawn was pleased with his compliment. "Thanks! I guess I pick a lot of it up from watching Buffy." They turned onto Lark Street.

"I'm sure you do." He pulled a stake out of the bag and handed it to her. "There's other weapons in the bag. Don't worry, I've got your back."

Dawn smiled. "Good to know."

This street was very dark, and completely deserted. Then Dawn heard movement up ahead, and felt her heart begin to beat faster. Connor moved ahead slightly, his own stake ready. He dropped the bag of weapons near Dawn.

A moment later two vampires jumped out of the shadows. Connor began to fight the first one, but the second one headed towards Dawn. She gulped. "Here goes nothing."

By the time the vampire reached her she was ready, and got him with a good kick. He stumbled back, but charged again. She tried to kick him again, but he bested her and knocked her to the ground, knocking the stake out of her hand. The vampire grinned viciously, and bent in for the kill.

"Dawn!" Connor yelled. He staked the other vampire, and began running towards Dawn. But she was ready. She pulled a vial of holy water out of her pocket, and threw it in the vampire's face. While he was screaming in pain, she grabbed her stake and put it through the vampire's heart. He turned to dust.

Connor's eyes were wide. "Very impressive." He moved to help Dawn up, but just then another vampire leapt out of the shadows. He knocked Connor off his feet, and he landed roughly beside Dawn. He leaned in to bite him, but Dawn staked him in the back before collapsing back onto the ground.

Connor blinked. "Wow. Thanks," he said. "Are you okay?" He rolled over onto his side so he was facing her.

She didn't say anything, just smiled at him. They were very close, and she could feel the heat from his body. He slowly moved his hand to touch her face. "You look so beautiful tonight," he said softly. Then, slowly, he leaned in, and soon their lips met. Dawn relaxed as he kissed her, and moved her arms around his neck. They kissed passionately for several long moments before breaking apart for air.

"Wow," Dawn whispered. She became very aware that he was practically lying on top of her.

After a few intense moments, Connor stood up. He reached his hand out and helped Dawn up. She brushed herself off. "Two vamps. Not bad for my first time."

Connor smiled, still thinking about the kiss. "You were incredible." He picked up the bag of weapons. "I think that's enough violence for one night," he joked.

Dawn smiled, then reached out to take his free hand. "I think there are definitely better things we could do with our night." They kept walking, and they were soon deep in conversation once again.

A while later the reached the Hyperion Hotel. "Thank you Connor. I had a great time," Dawn said sincerely.

He smiled. They were still holding hands. "Thank you. Want to train again tomorrow?"

"I can't wait." Smiling, she took a step towards him, and he kissed her again. They became so caught up in the kiss that they didn't notice that they had spectators.

"That's kyrumption all right," Fred sighed, as she, Cordelia, and Angel watched the two teenagers from inside.

Angel sighed too. "Buffy's so going to kill me."