Chapter Eight:

Goodbyes Are So Hard

It was midnight before Buffy got home. Earlier than most nights she got home from patrolling. Though she'd follow through with her routine. Call Willow, eat a midnight snack, watch some television, and then go to bed. It was hard going to school and having the duties of a slayer under your belt. Buffy often found herself struggling in her classes because she didn't have time the night before to read the lesson. She couldn't use any excuses either. They'd all been outplayed. Well except for, 'A vampire ate my homework'. That one she probably could get away with, with Giles.

Before going upstairs after getting a low-fat yogurt there was a quiet knock on her door. Who could that be, this time of night. She swung open the door and there he stood. With his leather jacket, black pants, and a white tank top. Angel. He was everything a girl would want in a boyfriend. Except that he hardly would show up before night time.

"You're using the door now?"
"Last time it got you upset, decided for the more gentlemanly approach."

"And must I say you're succeeding with that?"
He smiled. "Can I come in?"

"Oh yes, please, do come in."

She moved to the side. She was sick of being cautionary in front of Angel. She was a slayer. If something got out of hand she'd just kick his ass and put a stake through his heart. Simple and done with. He entered and looked around as if he'd never been to her house. Giles said that there was possible ways he could change, but she didn't care anymore. She had feelings for him.

"So what do I owe the pleasure?"

"I came to tell you something."

Her right eyebrow raised, "And that would be?"

"I can't see you anymore."

"You can't?" She waved her hand in front of his face. "I hope I'm not invisible."

"No, no. That's not what I ment."

"Oh. Then." She thought for a moment, "Oh." She tried playing dumb, it didn't work.

"I just think we should have some space for awhile. I don't think you should get involved with me."

"Thanks for the warning? But don't I get a say in things?"

"I just, I just can't be around you. Because when I do.. I'm different."

She closed her eyes for a moment trying to knock out those flashbacks of that dream she had two nights ago. "Different?"

"Buffy, I never thought I'd get involved with a slayer."

"Afraid I'll bruise your reputation?"

"No, that's not it. I just.. I just think it's best if you do things alone for now."

"Yeah cause that's what we chosen girls are known for. Being alone."

She looked down at her shoes. "So this is goodbye?"
"Not goodbye, just I won't be bothering you as much anymore."

"But I like when you bother me." She pouted a bit trying to get her way. She knew it wouldn't work with Angel. He could see through things. He could see through her.

"I can't. Not right now." He took a few steps closer to her and kissed her forehead. She closed her eyes trying to capture the moment and play it back in her head.

"Goodbye, Buffy."

THE END

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