Chapter 11
Three months strolled by quickly without a doubt. Without both Angel and Buffy realizing it, they vastly improved. Although the class noticed how well they worked with each other minus the bickering and back and forth insults they usually gave to each other everyday. But the insults were more playful, and everyday got flirtier.
As exams approached no one had time to go out or party or anything. Everyone constantly studied until all their exams came and passed. Now the only exam they had left was combat. The last exam was to defeat Mr. Giles. And everyone knew Mr. Giles was amazing in combat and knew what he was doing.
One by one each student fought against Mr. Giles. No one succeeded yet of course, but Mr. Giles rubric of grading wasn't based on if they could beat him or not. He based his marks on technique, quick thinking and skills. As Angel went, he had difficulty getting Mr. Giles to lose but Mr. Giles did put up a pretty good fight. At last Angel hit a key pressure point on Mr. Giles which allowed Angel to punch and kick Mr. Giles down to the ground claiming his victories. All the girls screamed for job and looked at him dreamily while all he did was look at the smile on Buffy's face. At last Buffy was up. And the whole class was looking forward to this.
"Ready Buffy?"
"Ready when you are Mr.Giles" Buffy said confidently. As they bowed towards each other Buffy caught a glimpse of Angel smile broadly towards her. And she smiled back. He knew she was gonna do amazing. She may be able to actually win. Who knows? He knew that Buffy was capable of anything.
"1.2.3 begin!" Giles instead of taking the defence decided to start offensively hoping she would be taken back but Buffy quick on her heals lounged while kicking her legs up meeting Mr. Giles head. He retaliated back by kicking her to the stomach forcing Buffy a few feet back but didn't stop Buffy from coming back forward and did her complicated punch, jab, swirl, kick, back flip moves which totally surprised Mr. Giles since he never knew she could back flip and never saw her practising those moves in class. Buffy immediately with no hesitation gave a quick powerful kick to his face and with a swift motion couched down to trip Mr. Giles. She swung over him in a wrestling position. Buffy giggled in glee.
"Now Mr. Giles, is it me or did I just beat you?"
Mr. Giles couldn't be more than happy by her performance. He did beautifully. He was very proud of her. He knew she would come out to be one of his greatest students no doubt.
"I believe Ms. Summers, thank you did. Congratulations. I never knew you could do any of those things. I've never seen you practice that routine or I've never seen you do a back flip before either. Remind me to take you more seriously next year. I still see you have many hidden talents you haven't exploited yet. Good thinking. You get full marks."
"Thank you Mr. Giles. I appreciate the many compliments. I'm so glad!" And with that she ran over to Cordy, Willow and Faith which all hugged her dearly and were so excited for since she told down the impossible Mr. Giles!
"Oh my god Buffy! You were amazing! I can't believe you could do all of those things and not tell us!" Cordy said enviously
"Yea B. Man. You. Were. CRAZY! My god. I feel bad for anybody who even tries to compete with you. That back flip was awesome B"
"Buffy? Congrats! Your so good. Man. since we're all done our exams we gotta party till its morning tonight at the annual end of the year dance." Willow said happily.
"Count us in as well ladies." Xander joined in with the rest of the gang as he put his arm around Willow. "Buffy?" "Yea Xander?" "You were great. I've never seen Mr. Giles knocked out like that." Gunn cut in, "Yea. never in all my years in this school. You were killer Buff. I dunno how Angel takes your strength and power eh Angel?"
"Hahaha. you know what? I don't know how I manage to survive either. And Buffy!"
"What??"
"I never knew you could do any of that. I'm your friggin' partner! I should at least know what your capable of."
"Angel?"
"Yea?"
"You ain't seen nothing yet babes. And I'm not sure if you can handle it since you know. I saw your struggling with Giles earlier."
"Oh don't worry Buffy. I'll make sure I'm especially in shape for you. I'll make sure you regret your words." Angel chuckled.
"We'll see about that Angel Mckillean!" She said as she slapped his hard flat pecks.
"Buffy. Just here to congratulate you again." Doyle said.
"Thank you Doyle. Now what's this dance you guys are talking about? How come no one told me about it?" Buffy gave with a huge pout.
"Sorry Buffy. It like an annual thing that people don't need to remind others about. Its always on the last day of exams and everything. It's today by the way."
"Ack! What am I gonna wear. It is like aeveryday dance thing or is it like formal dance thing? Or semi formal or what?"
"Its semi formal. Oh.. I guess the school didn't tell you huh? We always bring a dress or too along every year." Willow said
Cordy cut in, "You can borrow one of mine Buffy. No sweat."
Buffy, "That's sweet. Fortunately, I packed a dress just in case I was gonna go anywhere. Ohhh. I can finally wear it."
"Thanks great B. Oh. look at the time. We'd better get a move on. Hair, nails, makeup to fix. You guys understand? We'll see you guys there later." Faith said and waving goodbye to the guys.
As the girls said their goodbyes they headed towards their dormitories to get ready for the semi formal dance awaiting them.
After three brutal hours of hair, makeup and nail fixation, the girls were almost ready to get their dresses out and to wear them.
"So Buffy. Who you think you're gonna be dancing with?" Willow said with an eyebrow raised.
"I dunno. Any who asks? No big deal to me. Why? I can tell who you want to dance with."
"Who might that be Buff?" "A guy named Xander who you've been eyeing as long as I can remember! Might as well fess up now Willow!"
"Okay I do admit. I think he's a cutie. Do you think he's interested?"
"Duh!" Cordy said. "It's kinda obvious you guys have a thing for each other."
"Just like you have a thing for Doyle?" Faith to Cordy.
"I DO NOT! What are you talking about. I have no thing or anything whatsoever for Doyle. He's. just nice. that's all."
"Ahuh." Faith said unconvinced, "I'm sure you'll be all over him at the dance. We all know both of you guys have been trying to hide the fact that you guys have been smooching out at night.
"How did you guys know?" Cordy exclaimed
"Let's just say, the whole gang sneaked up and followed you guys after we saw you guys kept on making excuses to go out together and caught you guys in the act." Willow said with a smile.
"Ugh. You guys could have told us! Or else we wouldn't have to keep on making excuses. Ugh" Cordy clearly upset but happy it was out in the open already.
"And what about you Faith?" Buffy asked, "I bet Gunn wouldn't mind spending the night with you."
"You know what B? I wouldn't mind if he did want anyways. He's hot and have you seen his body? Oh baby. Of course it's not as gorgeous as compared to a certain Angel but it'll do and I'm pretty sure I won't be able to get into his pants anyhow."
"Why not? I'm pretty sure you got a chance. Lemme go talk to him and I can set you guys up for sure."
"Buffy!" Faith said, "I've been trying to get with him for so long, and plus, I'm sure he's interested in someone else that you should have noticed by now." Buffy said confused asked, "Really who? Oh. wait that Darla girl isn't it? Or how about that girl who's always talking to him in Weaponry class."
"Oh man Buffy. You are blind huh?" Buffy confused asked, "Watta mean I'm blind?"
Faith, still surprised that his affections where blind to Buffy asked, "What would you say if me and the girls and the guys think that Angel has the major hotties for you?"
Buffy, laughing at the absurd idea that Angel had the hots for her replied, "Hahaha. very funny you guys. Nice joke you got going there. I know he doesn't. How can you have the hots from someone who you bicker and throw insults at 24/7 and who you fight literally every day? And plus, Angel I'll admit is a cutie who could have any girl in this school."
"Except for you Buff." Willow mentioned.
"Well yea but I'm pretty sure he only wanted to go out with him because I was what you guys said as 'Fresh Meat'. Angel interested in me? What? Are you insane?" The girls looked at each other. They knew it was useless. She obviously ignored the look on his face whenever she smiled at him. Or whenever he was around her period. Since she didn't attend their school last year, she never saw how the old Angel was, and what he truly was today, a gentlemen. They were afraid that she would never see how much he cared for her, or possibly even loved her. They hoped time would tell. With one last attempt, Cordy asked, "What do you think of Angel anyways? You still think he's a jackass?"
"Okay. I'll admit. He's not a jackass anymore but that doesn't stop the fact that we bicker 24/7. We, I dunno have this mutual agreement to not piss of each other over the edge like at the beginning of the year."
"You don't have one least bit of attraction for him?" Willow asked.
"Well obviously I'm attracted to him. Look at him. He's a hottie no doubt. It doesn't help that I have to look at his friggin' muscled body everyday for the past 3 months. But I dunno. I just see him as a friend. I'm not even sure if he sees me as a friend to begin with!"
"Oh trust me. He thinks of you highly." Faith implied.
Buffy getting uncomfortable with the way this talk was going changed the topic.
"Look at the time! Let's get our dresses on and finish up with our touch ups and get to the dance shall we?"
"Oh yea!" The girls exclaimed.
Chapter 12
It was 9:30 pm and the guys knew the girls were already late. Each one of them had their sights on one of the girls: Xander for Willow, Gunn for Faith, Doyle for Cordelia, and Angel always for Buffy. He was scared tonight. He was finally gonna tell Buffy how he felt. It was the do or die mission. There was so much he wanted to tell her, so many thoughts on his mind he needed to express or he knew it would simply kill him inside. He never felt this way about any girl in his life. She's made him change in so many ways, not because she asked to, but because he wanted to, for her, to be worthy or her. for her to accept him. Yes. tonight was the night he told her how he felt. His thoughts were interrupted as the girl he dreamt of everyday walked in. Buffy looked amazing. Every single guy and even girl couldn't help but look towards in their direction. The four of them looked stunning and made a worthy appearance by showing up an half hour late as well. The four guys just stared and gawked. They were indescribably beautiful. All of them. Slowly one by one they took each of the girls hands and guided them to their table. The last one standing, was Buffy. Angel was still in his trance. Buffy, not a care in the world walked to the table as well. Angel immediately glided towards Buffy and surprised her.
"Well look who's here. The angel from above."
"Oh stop it Angel."
"You truly look beautiful and I'm not saying that to play nice today either." Of course she looked beautiful; she was wearing a glittering white one strap dress that flared with ripples that were cut in a slant. Her hair was half tied up with stands coming out hugging her face. And her makeup, she barely wore none. She was never the makeup kind of gal. She never needed it anyways. No shit she looked hot.
"Well I guess you don't look bad yourself Angel." Buffy smirked.
"My my. Did I hear right or did you just give me a compliment?" Angel asked.
"Don't get used to it. Its only today since you are actually dressed decently for once." She knew that was a lie. Angel always looked good everyday. With his dress shirt styles, or sporty beaters, or anything, always looked good on Angel.
"Well lets take a seat with the rest of the gang shall we?"
"Happily to oblige."
*Half an hour later
Angel was waiting impatiently for a slow song to come up so he could ask Buffy to dance.
'Oh great.' Angel muttered. 'Another fast song. And its one of those fast beat Latino songs I have no clue how to dance to.'
"Did you say something Angel?" Buffy asked questionably.
"No. No. Nothing at all."
Just then, Billy Foredum, came up to Buffy and asked, "Words out in school is that you are a very great salsa dancer. Is that true Ms. Summers?"
Buffy couldn't help but blush. "Oh yes. Definitely. Its just too bad no one really knows how to dance to these songs."
"Your just in luck Buffy, my sister's is a professional Latino salsa dancer who taught me and I would love it if you did me the honours."
"Oh that's great. I was hoping I could dance with someone." And with that she walked off and danced with Billy Foredum, and the pair were really good. Billy and Buffy both doing really complicated foot work and spirals as they were gathering a crowd around them looking at awe at the pair. They were really good.
"Wow. Look at the pair. There really good. Isn't there anything Buffy CAN'T do? She can fight, dance, back flip, that girl always amazes me." Xander said in awe.
"Looks like she's having a blast huh Angel?"
Angel didn't even hear his name called as he stood watching in the back sulking. He hated that Billy Foredum with every second he had his hands around Buffy. The way they were dancing, it was unbearable to him. he wanted to run over there and beat the living shit outta him. He was only allowed to touch her like that, like he would always touch her when they were practicing. the smell of her hair intoxicating him, the sweet smell of vanilla smothering his senses with arousal. He couldn't bare this. He felt his possessiveness creep in. He wanted no one to have Buffy but himself.
"Hello? Earth to Angel??" Cordy snapped
Angel managed to finally get out of his trance.
"What Cordy."
"You know I don't get you man." Gunn started, "Cordy's been telling me how oblivious she is to how you feel about her. We can tell by the look on your face its killing you seeing her dance with the Billy Foredum guy. Don't let it get to you. It's just some guy she's dancing with who knows a couple of moves that Buffy knows as well. No biggy aight? When you get the chance, grab her to the dance floor and stop being a wimp and don't brood! You've been doing that more and more lately."
"Yea!" Doyle cut in, "Since when have you ever had trouble grabbing a girl's attention? Or asking her out or something? You were like the great womanizer and now look at you. You can't even tell her how you feel."
"Yea your right you guys. It's just that. when I'm with Buffy, all my senses melt away. She makes me feel like a kid who's falling hard and doesn't know how to get back up. She means so much to me. I'm just afraid she won't take me serious, or in fact hate me or something!"
"There's only one way you'll ever find out, go tell her" Xander said.
Just then the song ended and a slow song started. Buffy merrily walked over back to them and Angel seeing several guys making their way to Buffy quickly got up and took Buffy to the dance floor.
"That was quick of you Angel. Why the rush."
"I dunno. felt like dancing with someone. well honestly I felt dancing with you."
They both swayed slowly to the song. Angel loving every moment as his arms tightly wrapped around her waist. While her head rested on his shoulder. Buffy started getting butterflies in her stomach, something which never happened before. It was a weird but nice sensation. Was Angel the cause of this? Did she feel something for him? She slowly lifted her head up to meet his face.
Angel started whispering, "Buffy I." But was cut off by a man that tapped him from behind. As they both looked to see who was ruining their moment, it was a man Buffy exclaimed as, "Spike!"
She let go of Angel immediately and hugged Spike tightly. Angel was already spurred by a rage of jealous to whom that Buffy felt so comfortable with so easily that she immediately hugged him so tightly and fondly. Buffy let go of Spike and saw the expression of confusion on his face and started,
"Oh Angel. Sorry about that. Let me introduce you to Spike, my older brother." Oh! Brother. Thank god. He didn't know what he would have done if he were her boyfriend or even guy friend.
"Hello" Spike began, "Nice to meet you. Having fun sis?"
"Yea sure. Tons. Why are you here hmm?"
"What? Don't want your brother to interrupt your date with this bloke?"
"Don't call him that silly. And he's not my date. I went with the girls. What's up Spike? "
"Well I've missed you and we need you home. You are expected at the Indian Wells World tournament tomorrow night for the ceremony. I suggest you start packing. The helicopter is waiting for us now as we speak."
"Oh my god! I completely forgot about the tournament. I didn't even realize it was today! Stupid me. With a quick glance, she went over to Angel, kissed him on the cheek and whispered,
"Thanks for the dance Angel. It was nice. See ya next year. And we'll see who comes on top next year. By lover" With her last words still lingering in Angel's head she took off waved a goodbye to the gang and with a "See you guys all next year. Write to me! I'll miss you guys so much. Take Care!" as she left. All the guys were clearly disappointed that she left since barely any of them had a chance to say goodbye to her either or even dance with her.
And Angel? He just stood there, the middle of the dance floor looking at the door where she left. Damn. She left before I could tell her. And she kissed me. on my cheek. Even though it was quick peck, he could still feel her lipstick imprinted on the side of his cheek. He palmed it on his hand. knowing he would probably never wash his face off until he got to see her again. He knew those 2 months were gonna be brutally hard on him. He had no idea what awaited for him next year.
TBC. want more? E-mail me please with suggestions and comments. I hope you guys like this.
Three months strolled by quickly without a doubt. Without both Angel and Buffy realizing it, they vastly improved. Although the class noticed how well they worked with each other minus the bickering and back and forth insults they usually gave to each other everyday. But the insults were more playful, and everyday got flirtier.
As exams approached no one had time to go out or party or anything. Everyone constantly studied until all their exams came and passed. Now the only exam they had left was combat. The last exam was to defeat Mr. Giles. And everyone knew Mr. Giles was amazing in combat and knew what he was doing.
One by one each student fought against Mr. Giles. No one succeeded yet of course, but Mr. Giles rubric of grading wasn't based on if they could beat him or not. He based his marks on technique, quick thinking and skills. As Angel went, he had difficulty getting Mr. Giles to lose but Mr. Giles did put up a pretty good fight. At last Angel hit a key pressure point on Mr. Giles which allowed Angel to punch and kick Mr. Giles down to the ground claiming his victories. All the girls screamed for job and looked at him dreamily while all he did was look at the smile on Buffy's face. At last Buffy was up. And the whole class was looking forward to this.
"Ready Buffy?"
"Ready when you are Mr.Giles" Buffy said confidently. As they bowed towards each other Buffy caught a glimpse of Angel smile broadly towards her. And she smiled back. He knew she was gonna do amazing. She may be able to actually win. Who knows? He knew that Buffy was capable of anything.
"1.2.3 begin!" Giles instead of taking the defence decided to start offensively hoping she would be taken back but Buffy quick on her heals lounged while kicking her legs up meeting Mr. Giles head. He retaliated back by kicking her to the stomach forcing Buffy a few feet back but didn't stop Buffy from coming back forward and did her complicated punch, jab, swirl, kick, back flip moves which totally surprised Mr. Giles since he never knew she could back flip and never saw her practising those moves in class. Buffy immediately with no hesitation gave a quick powerful kick to his face and with a swift motion couched down to trip Mr. Giles. She swung over him in a wrestling position. Buffy giggled in glee.
"Now Mr. Giles, is it me or did I just beat you?"
Mr. Giles couldn't be more than happy by her performance. He did beautifully. He was very proud of her. He knew she would come out to be one of his greatest students no doubt.
"I believe Ms. Summers, thank you did. Congratulations. I never knew you could do any of those things. I've never seen you practice that routine or I've never seen you do a back flip before either. Remind me to take you more seriously next year. I still see you have many hidden talents you haven't exploited yet. Good thinking. You get full marks."
"Thank you Mr. Giles. I appreciate the many compliments. I'm so glad!" And with that she ran over to Cordy, Willow and Faith which all hugged her dearly and were so excited for since she told down the impossible Mr. Giles!
"Oh my god Buffy! You were amazing! I can't believe you could do all of those things and not tell us!" Cordy said enviously
"Yea B. Man. You. Were. CRAZY! My god. I feel bad for anybody who even tries to compete with you. That back flip was awesome B"
"Buffy? Congrats! Your so good. Man. since we're all done our exams we gotta party till its morning tonight at the annual end of the year dance." Willow said happily.
"Count us in as well ladies." Xander joined in with the rest of the gang as he put his arm around Willow. "Buffy?" "Yea Xander?" "You were great. I've never seen Mr. Giles knocked out like that." Gunn cut in, "Yea. never in all my years in this school. You were killer Buff. I dunno how Angel takes your strength and power eh Angel?"
"Hahaha. you know what? I don't know how I manage to survive either. And Buffy!"
"What??"
"I never knew you could do any of that. I'm your friggin' partner! I should at least know what your capable of."
"Angel?"
"Yea?"
"You ain't seen nothing yet babes. And I'm not sure if you can handle it since you know. I saw your struggling with Giles earlier."
"Oh don't worry Buffy. I'll make sure I'm especially in shape for you. I'll make sure you regret your words." Angel chuckled.
"We'll see about that Angel Mckillean!" She said as she slapped his hard flat pecks.
"Buffy. Just here to congratulate you again." Doyle said.
"Thank you Doyle. Now what's this dance you guys are talking about? How come no one told me about it?" Buffy gave with a huge pout.
"Sorry Buffy. It like an annual thing that people don't need to remind others about. Its always on the last day of exams and everything. It's today by the way."
"Ack! What am I gonna wear. It is like aeveryday dance thing or is it like formal dance thing? Or semi formal or what?"
"Its semi formal. Oh.. I guess the school didn't tell you huh? We always bring a dress or too along every year." Willow said
Cordy cut in, "You can borrow one of mine Buffy. No sweat."
Buffy, "That's sweet. Fortunately, I packed a dress just in case I was gonna go anywhere. Ohhh. I can finally wear it."
"Thanks great B. Oh. look at the time. We'd better get a move on. Hair, nails, makeup to fix. You guys understand? We'll see you guys there later." Faith said and waving goodbye to the guys.
As the girls said their goodbyes they headed towards their dormitories to get ready for the semi formal dance awaiting them.
After three brutal hours of hair, makeup and nail fixation, the girls were almost ready to get their dresses out and to wear them.
"So Buffy. Who you think you're gonna be dancing with?" Willow said with an eyebrow raised.
"I dunno. Any who asks? No big deal to me. Why? I can tell who you want to dance with."
"Who might that be Buff?" "A guy named Xander who you've been eyeing as long as I can remember! Might as well fess up now Willow!"
"Okay I do admit. I think he's a cutie. Do you think he's interested?"
"Duh!" Cordy said. "It's kinda obvious you guys have a thing for each other."
"Just like you have a thing for Doyle?" Faith to Cordy.
"I DO NOT! What are you talking about. I have no thing or anything whatsoever for Doyle. He's. just nice. that's all."
"Ahuh." Faith said unconvinced, "I'm sure you'll be all over him at the dance. We all know both of you guys have been trying to hide the fact that you guys have been smooching out at night.
"How did you guys know?" Cordy exclaimed
"Let's just say, the whole gang sneaked up and followed you guys after we saw you guys kept on making excuses to go out together and caught you guys in the act." Willow said with a smile.
"Ugh. You guys could have told us! Or else we wouldn't have to keep on making excuses. Ugh" Cordy clearly upset but happy it was out in the open already.
"And what about you Faith?" Buffy asked, "I bet Gunn wouldn't mind spending the night with you."
"You know what B? I wouldn't mind if he did want anyways. He's hot and have you seen his body? Oh baby. Of course it's not as gorgeous as compared to a certain Angel but it'll do and I'm pretty sure I won't be able to get into his pants anyhow."
"Why not? I'm pretty sure you got a chance. Lemme go talk to him and I can set you guys up for sure."
"Buffy!" Faith said, "I've been trying to get with him for so long, and plus, I'm sure he's interested in someone else that you should have noticed by now." Buffy said confused asked, "Really who? Oh. wait that Darla girl isn't it? Or how about that girl who's always talking to him in Weaponry class."
"Oh man Buffy. You are blind huh?" Buffy confused asked, "Watta mean I'm blind?"
Faith, still surprised that his affections where blind to Buffy asked, "What would you say if me and the girls and the guys think that Angel has the major hotties for you?"
Buffy, laughing at the absurd idea that Angel had the hots for her replied, "Hahaha. very funny you guys. Nice joke you got going there. I know he doesn't. How can you have the hots from someone who you bicker and throw insults at 24/7 and who you fight literally every day? And plus, Angel I'll admit is a cutie who could have any girl in this school."
"Except for you Buff." Willow mentioned.
"Well yea but I'm pretty sure he only wanted to go out with him because I was what you guys said as 'Fresh Meat'. Angel interested in me? What? Are you insane?" The girls looked at each other. They knew it was useless. She obviously ignored the look on his face whenever she smiled at him. Or whenever he was around her period. Since she didn't attend their school last year, she never saw how the old Angel was, and what he truly was today, a gentlemen. They were afraid that she would never see how much he cared for her, or possibly even loved her. They hoped time would tell. With one last attempt, Cordy asked, "What do you think of Angel anyways? You still think he's a jackass?"
"Okay. I'll admit. He's not a jackass anymore but that doesn't stop the fact that we bicker 24/7. We, I dunno have this mutual agreement to not piss of each other over the edge like at the beginning of the year."
"You don't have one least bit of attraction for him?" Willow asked.
"Well obviously I'm attracted to him. Look at him. He's a hottie no doubt. It doesn't help that I have to look at his friggin' muscled body everyday for the past 3 months. But I dunno. I just see him as a friend. I'm not even sure if he sees me as a friend to begin with!"
"Oh trust me. He thinks of you highly." Faith implied.
Buffy getting uncomfortable with the way this talk was going changed the topic.
"Look at the time! Let's get our dresses on and finish up with our touch ups and get to the dance shall we?"
"Oh yea!" The girls exclaimed.
Chapter 12
It was 9:30 pm and the guys knew the girls were already late. Each one of them had their sights on one of the girls: Xander for Willow, Gunn for Faith, Doyle for Cordelia, and Angel always for Buffy. He was scared tonight. He was finally gonna tell Buffy how he felt. It was the do or die mission. There was so much he wanted to tell her, so many thoughts on his mind he needed to express or he knew it would simply kill him inside. He never felt this way about any girl in his life. She's made him change in so many ways, not because she asked to, but because he wanted to, for her, to be worthy or her. for her to accept him. Yes. tonight was the night he told her how he felt. His thoughts were interrupted as the girl he dreamt of everyday walked in. Buffy looked amazing. Every single guy and even girl couldn't help but look towards in their direction. The four of them looked stunning and made a worthy appearance by showing up an half hour late as well. The four guys just stared and gawked. They were indescribably beautiful. All of them. Slowly one by one they took each of the girls hands and guided them to their table. The last one standing, was Buffy. Angel was still in his trance. Buffy, not a care in the world walked to the table as well. Angel immediately glided towards Buffy and surprised her.
"Well look who's here. The angel from above."
"Oh stop it Angel."
"You truly look beautiful and I'm not saying that to play nice today either." Of course she looked beautiful; she was wearing a glittering white one strap dress that flared with ripples that were cut in a slant. Her hair was half tied up with stands coming out hugging her face. And her makeup, she barely wore none. She was never the makeup kind of gal. She never needed it anyways. No shit she looked hot.
"Well I guess you don't look bad yourself Angel." Buffy smirked.
"My my. Did I hear right or did you just give me a compliment?" Angel asked.
"Don't get used to it. Its only today since you are actually dressed decently for once." She knew that was a lie. Angel always looked good everyday. With his dress shirt styles, or sporty beaters, or anything, always looked good on Angel.
"Well lets take a seat with the rest of the gang shall we?"
"Happily to oblige."
*Half an hour later
Angel was waiting impatiently for a slow song to come up so he could ask Buffy to dance.
'Oh great.' Angel muttered. 'Another fast song. And its one of those fast beat Latino songs I have no clue how to dance to.'
"Did you say something Angel?" Buffy asked questionably.
"No. No. Nothing at all."
Just then, Billy Foredum, came up to Buffy and asked, "Words out in school is that you are a very great salsa dancer. Is that true Ms. Summers?"
Buffy couldn't help but blush. "Oh yes. Definitely. Its just too bad no one really knows how to dance to these songs."
"Your just in luck Buffy, my sister's is a professional Latino salsa dancer who taught me and I would love it if you did me the honours."
"Oh that's great. I was hoping I could dance with someone." And with that she walked off and danced with Billy Foredum, and the pair were really good. Billy and Buffy both doing really complicated foot work and spirals as they were gathering a crowd around them looking at awe at the pair. They were really good.
"Wow. Look at the pair. There really good. Isn't there anything Buffy CAN'T do? She can fight, dance, back flip, that girl always amazes me." Xander said in awe.
"Looks like she's having a blast huh Angel?"
Angel didn't even hear his name called as he stood watching in the back sulking. He hated that Billy Foredum with every second he had his hands around Buffy. The way they were dancing, it was unbearable to him. he wanted to run over there and beat the living shit outta him. He was only allowed to touch her like that, like he would always touch her when they were practicing. the smell of her hair intoxicating him, the sweet smell of vanilla smothering his senses with arousal. He couldn't bare this. He felt his possessiveness creep in. He wanted no one to have Buffy but himself.
"Hello? Earth to Angel??" Cordy snapped
Angel managed to finally get out of his trance.
"What Cordy."
"You know I don't get you man." Gunn started, "Cordy's been telling me how oblivious she is to how you feel about her. We can tell by the look on your face its killing you seeing her dance with the Billy Foredum guy. Don't let it get to you. It's just some guy she's dancing with who knows a couple of moves that Buffy knows as well. No biggy aight? When you get the chance, grab her to the dance floor and stop being a wimp and don't brood! You've been doing that more and more lately."
"Yea!" Doyle cut in, "Since when have you ever had trouble grabbing a girl's attention? Or asking her out or something? You were like the great womanizer and now look at you. You can't even tell her how you feel."
"Yea your right you guys. It's just that. when I'm with Buffy, all my senses melt away. She makes me feel like a kid who's falling hard and doesn't know how to get back up. She means so much to me. I'm just afraid she won't take me serious, or in fact hate me or something!"
"There's only one way you'll ever find out, go tell her" Xander said.
Just then the song ended and a slow song started. Buffy merrily walked over back to them and Angel seeing several guys making their way to Buffy quickly got up and took Buffy to the dance floor.
"That was quick of you Angel. Why the rush."
"I dunno. felt like dancing with someone. well honestly I felt dancing with you."
They both swayed slowly to the song. Angel loving every moment as his arms tightly wrapped around her waist. While her head rested on his shoulder. Buffy started getting butterflies in her stomach, something which never happened before. It was a weird but nice sensation. Was Angel the cause of this? Did she feel something for him? She slowly lifted her head up to meet his face.
Angel started whispering, "Buffy I." But was cut off by a man that tapped him from behind. As they both looked to see who was ruining their moment, it was a man Buffy exclaimed as, "Spike!"
She let go of Angel immediately and hugged Spike tightly. Angel was already spurred by a rage of jealous to whom that Buffy felt so comfortable with so easily that she immediately hugged him so tightly and fondly. Buffy let go of Spike and saw the expression of confusion on his face and started,
"Oh Angel. Sorry about that. Let me introduce you to Spike, my older brother." Oh! Brother. Thank god. He didn't know what he would have done if he were her boyfriend or even guy friend.
"Hello" Spike began, "Nice to meet you. Having fun sis?"
"Yea sure. Tons. Why are you here hmm?"
"What? Don't want your brother to interrupt your date with this bloke?"
"Don't call him that silly. And he's not my date. I went with the girls. What's up Spike? "
"Well I've missed you and we need you home. You are expected at the Indian Wells World tournament tomorrow night for the ceremony. I suggest you start packing. The helicopter is waiting for us now as we speak."
"Oh my god! I completely forgot about the tournament. I didn't even realize it was today! Stupid me. With a quick glance, she went over to Angel, kissed him on the cheek and whispered,
"Thanks for the dance Angel. It was nice. See ya next year. And we'll see who comes on top next year. By lover" With her last words still lingering in Angel's head she took off waved a goodbye to the gang and with a "See you guys all next year. Write to me! I'll miss you guys so much. Take Care!" as she left. All the guys were clearly disappointed that she left since barely any of them had a chance to say goodbye to her either or even dance with her.
And Angel? He just stood there, the middle of the dance floor looking at the door where she left. Damn. She left before I could tell her. And she kissed me. on my cheek. Even though it was quick peck, he could still feel her lipstick imprinted on the side of his cheek. He palmed it on his hand. knowing he would probably never wash his face off until he got to see her again. He knew those 2 months were gonna be brutally hard on him. He had no idea what awaited for him next year.
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