Chapter One: Slayer Sense & Patience
Buffy's POV
It's been two months since that night. I've helped Gunn & his crew a few more times. Just with the large groups that they can't handle themselves. It's strange; it's like its all being staged by something bigger. Like someone or something is trying to draw me out. That's probably the case, what with my luck with the big bads and all. 'Jeez, no matter where I go, big uglies are always drawn to me.'
Gunn found me a few nights after the first fight. He usually doesn't come in Marie's, but for some reason he did that day. I guess the powers that be have conspired against me, not letting me fade into the background. It's not so bad having Gunn around anyway. 'Not, bad at all!' I think while checking him out. 'Don't go their Buffy.'
"Hey, Gunn." I greet him with a genuine smile for a change. Not one of those forced ones I've been using since I got to LA.
"What's up Elizabeth? What put you in such a good mood today?!" Gunn greets me with his usual gorgeous grin. 'Grrr...bad, Buffy!' I still haven't told him my real name yet...probably never will. I don't want him to find out I'm really the Slayer. He doesn't need to know I came to LA to avoid the fight against evil and all that BS that goes with it. He doesn't need to know I came her to avoid it. 'Not that I care what he thinks or anything.'
Gunn waves his hand in front of my face to snap me out of my thoughts. "Oh! Sorry, just kinda zoned out there." I reply quickly. Before he can ask me what about, I answer his earlier question. "Marie finally found a new nightshift waitress, so now I can go back to morning & afternoon shifts." I really am happy about that. I was tired of having to watch my step at night going home.
"Cool, so what are you gonna do at night?" He looks hopeful. I know he wants me to come and help him every night. He's asked me every time after I help in a fight. I don't want to, at least not yet. I'm just not ready.
"I was thinking about looking for another job. I hear there hiring waitresses at that new club over on second. Could use the extra money," the lie roles off my tongue easily. I've been doing it for the past two years. It's become almost second nature to me, "got to pay the bills you know."
I give him another smile...this time it's not real. As I'm headed to take a new customer's order, the hair on the back of my neck begins to stand on end. Looking up at the door, I see a well-dressed man entering. Too well dressed for a neighborhood like this. My Slayer sense tells me he's definitely trouble.
Lindsey's POV
It's time to put the next part of the plan into action. It's time to make contact with the Slayer. As I head towards Marie's Diner I begin to think over the plan again. It never hurts to be over prepared. I can't have any part of this fail. I made sure to dress in my best Armani suit. Make it a little easy for her to spot who's trouble. The plan is for her believe that I'm on her side, and I need her help. I'm not about to reveal anything to her yet. I'm just going to keep showing up at the diner until she makes contact. My file on her tells me she will sooner or later. I'm a patient man.
As I walk into the diner, I can already feel her eyes on me. 'Can she sense I don't belong? Or does she sense the evil?' I don't look back, not yet.
I decide to take a seat on the other side of the diner where one of the other waitresses is. Tomorrow, maybe I'll sit in her section, but not today. My plan needs time if it's going to work. 'And I'm a patient man.'
Gunn's POV
I notice Elizabeth tense up when some guy walks in. He's definitely outta place in this neighborhood. I wonder if she knows him. There's something off about that girl. She's hiding something big, and I plan on finding out. There's no way a normal girl can fight the way she does. She takes on three, sometimes four, at a time without breaking a sweat. She never seems to be bruised or cut when I've seen her the few times after a fight. 'Maybe she's Wonderwoman or something...' I think giving a quick chuckle at that image. 'Whatever her secrets, I'm gonna find out. I can be a pretty patient guy.'
TBC
R&R! Sorry this is such a short chapter. I didn't have much time today to get more up. Thank you to CharmedChick & NiteOwl for your reviews. I'm glad you like it so far.