When Xander walked into the La Bella Florence he instantly loved it; the beautiful architecture, the colorful paintings on the walls, not to mention the intoxicating aromas coming from the kitchen. This was so much better than the Olive Garden back home in Sunnydale. He smiled as he saw Cordy sitting at a small table, but was shocked to see a handsome guy sitting next to her. Neither one noticed his approach because their faces were staring intently at their sketch pads. "Mind if I join you?" Xander asked pleasantly as the two heads bolted up from their work.
"Oh it's you again." Cordy sighed.
"Nice to see you to Miss Chase," Xander smiled "I just happened to stop by with your compact that you lost during our accident yesterday."
"Thank you, that was really nice. Please sit. Angel, this is... I'm sorry I don't remember your name." Cordy apologized.
"Xander Harris." Xander smiled.
"Xander ran me down on his Vespa yesterday. Xander, this is Angel Aliotto he's also a student at the La Scala, the art school I go to. He helps out here at my aunt and uncle's restaurant." Cordy explained.
"Nice to meet you," Xander shook Angel's hand.
"Ah, I thought there was a third person for lunch" Cordy's Aunt Drusilla smiled as she came over with three bowls of spaghetti.
"Xander Harris, I'd like you to meet my Aunt Drusilla, the best cook in all of Florence. Aunt Dru this is Xander he's a student architect from America." Cordy introduced.
"New faces are always welcome at my restaurant now eat, eat. I know you all have classes this afternoon and you'll need your strength." Dru smiled as she headed back towards her kitchen sanctuary.
"My Aunt's a little crazy, but she's really sweet" Cordy explained. "So, Angel and I have a class at two, but we could always do something later around six."
"Sure" Xander smiled. "I have something I need to do, but I'd love to hang out tonight."
"Great than you can meet Uncle William," Cordy smiled. "He's a trip; just don't play poker with him because he cheats."
"I'll remember that." Xander promised, "I just can't figure out why you were so mean to me yesterday and today you seem so nice?"
"My Artistic Temperament. I was so focused on my painting and getting it to Lippe that I totally forgot my manners. Don't feel bad if it happens again. It's just who I am." Cordy shrugged.
"I think I'm starting to understand that." Xander smiled.