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Song is from Evanescence : Anywhere. I do not own it! I repeat, I do not own it!
Chapter 4 : Anywhere
Dear my love, haven't you wanted to be with me
And dear my love, haven't you longed to be free
Angel had been holding his beauty for a time unknown, holding her frail body as she shook and cried. What he did know though, was that it was almost sunrise, he could smell it.
The sobs wouldn't stop as hard as Buffy tried to make them discontinue. Angel didn't seem to mind. His shirt was damp and his muscles were tense from his position on the cold, graveyard ground for so long.
"Buffy, beloved, we need to go. The sun's almost up." He whispered softly against her ear.
I can't keep pretending that I don't even know you
And at sweet night, you are my own
The blonde Slayer sniffled and nodded solemnly, unable to speak. She let him lift her into his strong arms and carry her towards the street.
Her pale face snuggled tightly against his collar, taking in the intoxicating scent that was 'Angel'.
Take my hand
We're leaving here tonight
The walk home was silent. Angel didn't even know where he was going. Home. Buffy didn't have a home anymore and he sure as hell didn't. Not here at least.
Buffy had dozen off and Angel's brooding face was masking. He became deep in thought as he approached the doors to the mansion on Crawford Street.
It had been a long time since he had last been in there and he wasn't sure if some other off-the-street vamp had taken the place.
There's no need to tell anyone
They'd only hold us down
Angel gently manuevered so that he could open the door, hopefully, without waking Buffy. When the two entered, Angel took a few quick glances around the place.
From the thick layers of dust and dirt, the mansion was vacant. A relief to Angel.
The vampiric being entered his former bedroom and shook his head in disgust at the dust covered silk sheets that lined the four poster bed.
So by the morning's light
We'll be half way to anywhere
Buffy stirred slightly and Angel could tell she was waking up. He gently set her on her feet and she stumbled back, but grasped Angel's shoulders before she could fall.
"W-where are you going?" Her voice was hoarse from crying and her usually beautiful hazel eyes red and puffy.
"Shh... " He put a finger to her pouty lips and smiled a brilliant half smile. "I'm just going to change the bedding. Nobody's been here in a while."
Where love is more than just your name
I have dreamt of a place for you and I
Buffy nodded and watched her lover pull a set of black silk sheets from the third door down on the dresser. They were shiny and looked quite comfortable.
He swiftly changed the blankets and walked over to Buffy, pulling her against him. She hugged him back with full force, afraid he might disappear.
"Come with me." He asked softly.
No one knows who we are there
All I want is to give my life only to you
Buffy looked up at him with confused eyes. She pulled back a bit. "Where?"
He looked incredibley nervous for a moment but soon found his courage. "Buffy, come with me. Anywhere. Everywhere. I'll take you to Paris, Rome, all across Europe. We can go to Greece and... and wherever you want to go."
Buffy frowned. "Angel we can't just leave. I'm sure everyone's worried about us and ... and... Oh God Angel! Is everyone still alive? Are they all okay? I can't believe I didn't think about this before!"
I've dreamt so long I cannot dream anymore
Let's run away, I'll take you there
The slayer began to babble frantically. Angel grasped her hands in his and kissed her forehead, closing his eyes briefly.
"They're all fine. Xander and Anya are living in Las Vegas and Willow is still with Tara at the Hellmouth in Clevland. Giles is in England, working for the council."
Buffy raised her eyebrows and nodded. "I'm not even going to ask who Anya and Tara are at the moment. My mom's gone Angel. I don't know where to go. Where I belong. I'm so lost..."
We're leaving here tonight
There's no need to tell anyone
Angel smiled and squeezed her small hands in his large ones. They fit so perfectly.
"Then come with me, Buffy. I love you and you know that." He paused momentarily before asking very hesitantly, "D-Do you still love me?"
They'd only hold us down
So by the morning's light
Buffy's puffy eyes grew wide. "Yes." She answered without hesitation. "Angel, still, I don't know if we should just... leave."
Angel moved his hands to her waist and stroked lazy circles with his fingertips. "If you love me, come with me. Just to get away, Buffy."
We'll be half way to anywhere
Where no one needs a reason
Angel had never felt so alive. Although he was dead, this girl could make his heart skip a beat, metaphorically speaking.
For the past four years, Angel had been isolated, quiet, broody. He didn't speak much to anyone, blaming himself for Buffy's 'coma.
'If I had never said I was leaving... If only I had stayed with her... It was destiny. Now I'll never get my chance again...'
Forget this life
Come with me
He'd repeat the words in his head over and over until he finally started to believe them. The rest of the gang had tried to convince him that he couldn't have known, nor done anything to stop it.
"Okay."
Don't look back, you're safe now
Unlock your heart
That one soft word broke Angel from his reverie. "Okay?"
Buffy nodded and swallowed thickly. "I'll go with you, but you have to promise me that we'll call Giles and Willow and everybody..."
Drop your guard
No one's left to stop you
Angel immediatley agreed saying that it was for the best anyway. "Buffy, baby, you should rest. It's been a long day for you." He gestured towards the bed.
Silently, Buffy moved to the bed and slid beneath the covers. Her back was to Angel, staring at the wall blankly.
Forget this life
Come with me
Angel watched her for a few minutes, studying her breathing pattern, the way her body just lay there motionless.
"Angel?" The scratchy voice of his lover pulled him from his train of thoughts once again.
Don't look back, you're safe now
Unlock your heart
The way she said his name always made him jump. It sent shivers along his spine and tingles all over his body, from his head to toes.
Buffy slowly turned over on her opposite side so that she was facing Angel. Taking a deep breath, she tried to process her thoughts and word her question correctly.
Drop your guard
No one's left to stop you now
Angel raised his eyebrow expectantly. Whatever the blonde goddess had to ask him must be important if she was taking so much time to think it over.
"Buffy?" He asked softly. She lookd up at him and he suddenly realized that her body was terribly shaking.
We're leaving here tonight
There's no need to tell anyone
Her chin quivered immensley as she closed her eyes tightly, then re-opened them only to find herself staring into the deep pools of chocolate depths that had always captivated her.
"W-What happened t-to Faith?" It was no more than a whisper, a whisper that caused Angel to swallow harshly.
They'd only hold us down
So by the morning's light
"I'll tell you in the morning." He said softly.
Buffy knitted her eyebrows together and pulled a frown. "Promise me?"
Angel smiled softly and kissed her forehead again, stroking her hair behind her ear. "I promise, Buffy."
We'll be half way to anywhere
Where love is more than just your name
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