Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Connor is 18 in this fic, I don't think anybody actually said how old he was on the show but if they did, let me know and I'll change it.
Jubie91: I can't promise anything, This was supposed to be a 'Dawn goes to L.A, Dawn meet's Conner, Conner comes to Sunnydale' which is where the original story was meant to be set. I just wanted to give it a bit of a background first, I wont promise but I will try.
Faith-Catherine: I'm glad you like it.
Chapter 7
The drive to the Hyperion was short and the passengers rode in silence. When they arrived outside the hotel, Dawn was surprised to see how big it was, Willow had told her it was big but never said it was this big, it was massive. She was jolted out of her thought by Angel's light touch on her arm.
"You wanna go inside?" He asked.
"Oh yeah"
They entered to find a six people sitting around a couple of desk's eating pizza. Dawn recognized three of them as Faith, Cordelia and what she believed to be the back of Wesley's head but had no idea who the other three were, though she did notice both the guys were hotties.
Cordelia jumped up and walked over to them. Giving Angel a brilliant smile, she gave him a quick kiss before putting her arm around Dawn's shoulders and leading her over to the table. "I believe we have a monstrosity of a pizza here with your name on it."
Dawn grinned at her. "It's not that bad."
Cordelia grimaced. "Oh yes it is, the only other person here that could even stomach it was Connor, and that's not saying much considering where he grew up"
At the young man's scowl Cordelia just gave him a bright smile, and gently guided the young woman into the seat in between Connor and herself.
"Yo, Cordy, you gonna introduce us or what?" Gunn asked from the other side of the table.
"Oh sorry Dawn, that lunkhead over there is Gunn, next to him is Fred." They both gave a small wave that Dawn returned. "You've probably already guessed, but next to you is Connor." Dawn gave him a shy smile. "and I'm sure you remember Wesley and Faith."
Dawn wasn't sure what to think about Faith being out of jail, so she turned to face the other man mentioned, and he mouth fell open in shock "Wussley Wimpy-Spice?" Dawn said surprised at his new look before realizing exactly what she had said and shutting her mouth with an audible click.
Everybody else burst out in laughter all around the table and Wesley started blushing profusely.
Dawn groaned. "I'm so sorry Wesley, it's just that's what Buffy used to say and it just came out."
Wesley held up his hand. "That's quite alright Dawn, I was rather... wimpy back in Sunnydale, I'd like to think I've grown since then though."
Faith slapped him on the back "Don't worry Wes, your a real bad-ass when it comes to kicking demon ass now, no sign of Wussley Wimpy-Spice anywhere."
At the mention of the name both Gunn and Faith started laughing again.
Wesley shook his head. "Yeah, Yeah laugh it up, we'll see who'll be laughing when you don't receive you paychecks this week."
They both stopped abruptly and Wesley leaned back in his chair, a self satisfied smile on his face. Well that was till his chair fell backwards with him on it and sent the whole table into laughter again.
By the time dinner had finished, Dawn already decided that she had a big time crush on Connor Angel. The irony certainly didn't escape her. Buffy's little sister falling for Angel's son, that was definitely one for the crazy books, but he sat there looking so adorable with his hair falling over his eyes and every few minutes he'd give her a smile that would make her breath catch in her throat. What was a girl supposed to do?
Dawn was so lost in her thoughts that when she looked up, Gunn was handing Fred her coat and saying something about walking her home, and both Wesley and Connor were grabbing some books off the front counter.
"I'll take these books home and continue researching for any mention of the 'miracle child' in relation to any prophecy's"
"Thank Wes" Angel said, wanting to find out everything he can about the prophecy's that had his son in them.
Connor peeked out from behind the stack of books that Wesley had piled in his arms. "I'm gonna take these out to the car and then do a quick patrol downtown."
Angel nodded "Give me a minute and I'll meet you outside and go with you."
Angel couldn't see his son's reply from the books that covered his face but since he didn't say anything before he left the hotel he assumed that it was alright. Turning to Dawn he smiled when he saw her yawn. "There should be a room ready for you upstairs, it's right next to mine so if you need anything just go next door I shouldn't be gone too long ok?"
Dawn gave him a tired nod "It's fine Angel, go beat up the bad guys"
Angel looked around and saw that Cordelia was helping Wesley with some more of the more delicate scrolls he looked at Faith. "You can show her to her room right."
"No problem boss"
"Ok good, I'll see you in the morning Dawnie" He gave her a kiss on the forehead before sweeping out of the room.
Faith gave her a quick smile. "C'mon little D, I'll show you to your room"
They were halfway up the stairs when the front door was yanked open and Connor rushed in. He stopped when he saw them on the stairs. "Dad said you were going to bed"
Dawn nodded.
"I just wanted to say goodnight" He gave her another breathtaking smile before turning and leaving through the still open door.
Dawn stood there unable to move until Faith grabbed her arm. "C'mon Juliet" she said laughter evident in her voice.
"Huh"
"Juliet, you know, Shakespeare?"
"I know, but huh?"
Faith laughed. "Well, when B finds out about your little lover boy there, yours will be the forbidden love."
Dawn looked back over to the door that Connor had left through, a smile on her face before turning around and following Faith up the stairs.
Entering the room Angel had given her she was surprised to find it was like a little apartment. The first room you entered was the sitting room, it had a little kitchen adjoined to it, with two doors leading to other rooms.
"Through that door" Faith said pointing to the door on the left "Is the main bedroom, the other is another small bedroom. The main also has an ensuite, there should be everything you need in there but just call if you need something, I'm down the hall, I'll hear ya."
Dawn nodded.
Faith's face turned serious for a minute. "Little D, there's something I wanna say"
Dawn stopped her. "Faith it's ok" When Faith went to protest she held up her hand. "No really, Things happened, I get that, but if your here working for Angel and he trusts you then it's ok, there's nothing that needs to be said."
Faith gave her a small smile before turning for the door. "Remember what I said, you need anything, Yell"
Dawn returned the smile. "I will"
"Good, see you tomorrow Little D" Then she left, closing the door softly behind her.
Dawn sighed wearily before opening the door to the main bedroom.
Throwing herself on the bed Dawn was surprised to realize that she hadn't thought of her father or his upcoming wedding since she had arrived at the Hyperion. Knowing she would be seeing him in the morning she turned her thoughts to more pleasant things. Namely a Mr Connor Angel.
She fell asleep with a smile on her face.
End Chapter 7.
