Chapter Six:

All A Dream

She woke up quickly. The beads of sweat trickling down her forehead. She didn't bother wiping them away. It was just a dream. It was just a dream. She had to keep reminding herself. How could she be so stupid? Falling for a vampire. How'd she react after this? Would she still be normal Buffy or wigged out Buffy? Would she treat him the way she did? Or does she treat him as though he's just part of the job? He is a vampire, after all.

Xander was right. I mean he was acting childish but, he was right. Maybe I should remain my distance. Shouldn't mix business with pleasure. Grr. Wish I knew who made up that line. I'd find them and kick their ass.

She entered her bathroom washing her face, trying to find some way in redeeming herself after the dream. It was so real.

"What am I gonna do?" She said staring into the mirror in front of her. As if she was asking someone else for advice.

A voice behind her spoke up, "About what?"

She looked in the mirror again. I'm just imagining things again. There isn't anyone here, just me and Mr. Gordo.

Angel placed his left hand on her shoulder to get her attention, "Buffy?"

She whirled around quickly, "Angel."

Angel smiled, "I saw that your light was on. Surprised you're up this late." He paused for a moment, "I thought I'd stop in and say hello."

She thought Good, you've done it.. Now go home! She shook her head slightly at the comments in her head.

"Which, I've done now." Angel continued.

She put the towel down by the sink.

Angel spoke up, "Which I guess isn't that funny, coming from a vampire?" He shook his head.

She exited the bathroom and sat at the edge of her bed. Try not to act weird. Draws suspicion to yourself. Come on Buffy, what's wrong with you? You use to be good at lying. "So um how'd you get in?"
Angel took a seat beside her, "The window. You told me it was alright if I used it." he paused for a moment before continuing, "Is everything okay?"

"Well I just thought I had to invite you every time."

He shook his head. "No once I'm invited, I can come In whenever." He shook his head, "Sounded less stalker in my head."

He placed a hand on her cheek. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." So cold. She moved away a bit.

"Should I go?"

"Angel, don't you think, we're moving to fast?"

He stood up placing his hands into his pockets. "I don't know. I've never really liked a slayer before. Well any girl for that matter."

She looked up a bit confused. What is that supposed to mean? He's liked dudes before? Interesting.

"That came out wrong." He shook his head slowly giving up. "Well I'll give you your space." He nodded before giving an uneven smile. "I'll see you soon?" He exited the window, "Goodnight Buffy." He jumped out of the window and ran off into the night.

She watched him as he ran across her lawn into the neighbors, "Goodnight, Angel."