Hey guys. Here is the second chapter! Thankyou so much for the reviews, i definitely used them to better this second chapter. Anyhoo, i hope you enjoy it.
The same restrictions appply to this, as thye did to the last.
I do not own BtVS or the character Angel. Wish i did though...imagine that?
Chapter two: Lucky
The lunch bell rang signaling the halting of lessons for the much needed break. Breathing a sigh of relief, Buffy packed up her books and stood up, fully intent on rushing out and finding solace in the library. Pushing her chair back, Buffy made to move out of the classroom, but was stopped by a soft cough. Pausing mid-stride, Buffy turned back and came face to face with Angel, who she noted was extremely tall. Why she only just reached his chin, and that was with her favourite heels on, heaven only knows where she'd reach if she wore flats. Frowning slightly she tried to think of a reason as to why he would stop her. Then it all came rushing back.
"Right. I forgot, I'm supposed to be showing you around." Buffy smiled slightly, inside mentally slapping herself. She so didn't want to do this. Buffy was never called on for anything, things always got too complicated. They all knew that, so why was she asked to show this guy around?
"Yes. So where to first?" Angel watched her face closely. The conflicting emotions going over her eyes were truly intriguing. There was something about this girl that made Angel want to know her more. Maybe it was the fact that she was so tiny, yet seemed to ooze an unknown strength. Maybe it was the way the bronze specks in her green eyes reflected the sun coming in the window. Or maybe it was because he was a man who could not pass down an opportunity with a hot girl.
"Well I have to stop off at the Library first, but after that I'll just let my feet guide me." Hoisting her bag onto her shoulder, Buffy led the way out of the room, ignoring the whispers floating through the air. It was always like this. Every time a new guy turned up, the girls tried their hardest to get his attention. Glancing over her shoulder, she was surprised that he was just a minor step behind her, a broody sort of smirk gracing his features. Turning back, Buffy shook her head slightly to clear the thoughts racing around.
Pausing at her locker, Buffy turned her back slightly, shielding the contents from view. Retrieving the book she knew she would need for after lunch, she turned back and shut the locker, somewhat relieved to see Angel leaning against a different locker, his head down, eyes staring intently at a spot on the ground. Brushing past him, Buffy led the way through the school to the Library, where her watcher was waiting to give her the latest update on the demon front, but what was she going to do with Angel?
Sliding the doors open moments later, Buffy scanned the room the missing presence of Giles slightly unnerving her. Moving into the quiet room she jumped slightly as he came tearing out of the back room a strange determined look on his normally impassive face.
"Ah yes. Buffy" Giles removed his glasses and started cleaning. "I'm glad you could come, we have a slight problem – "
Buffy cut in half way through his speech, motioning to Angel who was staring at Giles with remote curiosity.
"Ah yes. You must be Angel O'Rourke." Giles descended the stairs his hand outstretched in a greeting. "I'm Rupert Giles, Buffy's watcher."
"Giles!" Buffy screeched, staring at him like he had grown two heads. "And here I thought that was supposed to be a secret. Because you know, when I first came here, that is what you told me. It's also the reason why I can't have friends. Or have you forgotten?"
Giles cleared his throat and cleaned his glasses again. "Well yes, I believe I did say that. But Mr O'Rourke is a special case. You see, he is here to help you."
Buffy frowned and glanced back at Angel, who was sticking to the shadows, choosing not to get involved. "Help me?" She repeated.
"Yes. Mr O'Rourke is a demon hunter who has been sent here to help the Chosen One – which last time I checked was you." Giles turned around and moved to Angel.
"Very funny Giles. Real funny. Why do I need help?" Buffy crossed her arms over her chest.
Giles ignored the comments from Buffy and smiled politely at Angel. "Welcome to Sunnydale Angel."
Angel smiled politely back, shifting the bag on his shoulder to a more comfortable position. "Thankyou. I was not sent here. I left my group. I have never been one for following orders." Angel looked away guiltily.
Giles smiled brightly. "Well then, you should get along great with Buffy – she has the same problem!"
Buffy snorted. "Sure. Lets all tease the slayer."
Giles ignored her comment and guided Angel to the weapons cupboard. "I want you to take whatever you think you will need. I am going to send you on a patrol tonight with Buffy to get a feel of the town. But for now, I suppose you should both be getting back to class. I will be here if you need me." Ushering them out of the Library, Giles ignored the death glare Buffy sent his direction. If he was lucky, Angel would make it through the night. If he was lucky, and if Buffy decided to spare him. Giles groaned. The boy was doomed.
Buffy rounded on Angel the second the Library doors closed. "You'll be lucky to make it through the night." She hissed, not letting the fact that she was extremely shorter than Angel get to her.
Angel shrugged. "I'm up for the thrill."
Buffy's eyes narrowed, if possible even more. "I wouldn't call it a thrill." She whispered, scaring even the toughest group walking past.
Angel smirked. "We'll see." He replied, before walking away.
Buffy silently fumed staring intently at his retreating back. This guy was going down.
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Stay tuned for the third chapter, hopefully it will be longer. I imagine it will be their first patrol...will Angel make it? You'll have to wait and see...although i'm sure you all know the answer..
Cheers, Love Bera-Moon
