Cordelia's New Obsession 17?

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The car ride to Tara's dorm was not as bad as Buffy expected. She learned a lot about Tara, her mom was a Wicca, but she died when she was younger. Not only that she knew just about as much as her aunt and grandma does. Tara pulled the car up in the parking lot. Buffy's eyes grew wide when she saw how huge the campus was, there were students sitting out doing homework or studying. Some were talking with friends, and the coolest thing about it is, you can stay on campus if you want.

"It's a little overwhelming at first, but when you've been here it won't make a difference." Tara reassured her.

"This is just wow; I haven't even decided where I would like to go to college." Buffy admitted.

Tara walked them into a brick building, "My dorm room is up here, follow me." She grabbed Buffy's hand and led her up the stairs.

Tara had unlocked the door and allowed Buffy to walk in first. To the young blonde it was very neat. There was only one bed, and little fairy lights hanging around the room. In the corner was like an altar or something, it was a very nice looking room.

"You have a single, most people have doubles." The blonde observed.

Tara placed her keys on her dresser, "Well, I was just lucky like that. Plus I called on a little magic."

Buffy turned and looked at her in shock. She was always told that you weren't supposed to use your magic for personal gain.

"I'm just kidding Buffy. Jenny and Amy told me that you have been practicing. What have you been able to do?" She patted the bed beside her.

Buffy sat down and faced the other blonde, "I can do a sun fire spell, a force field, sun spell, I can do a fire ball, a will be done spell. I don't use it though, and I can evoke a lot of other things, recently I learned how to freeze things, and move things with my mind." She finished up her list.

"Oh my goddess Buffy, you are more advanced than I thought. That's a good thing, but something is bothering you. Do you want to tell me what it is?"

Buffy let out a long sigh and looked at Tara. There are a lot of things going on that she really can't talk to anyone else about. Now with this Anyanka demon out there it's kind of scary.

"Well, as you know I just lost my father, we buried him Tuesday. My boyfriend was found dead Wednesday, and he will be buried on Friday. So that's two low blows to my life. I worked through my grief and pain a little, but not a lot, everyone says it's going to take time, but I want to heal now. I am having feelings for another girl that I just met. I don't know how to explain it; she's unlike anyone else I know. I just don't know how to tell her that I'm attracted to her. I've never been attracted to another female before, this is new to me.

Now there is the vengeance demon here because of me, and I was told that I need to vanquish her. After I do that, there is no telling who is after me next. It's like I'm the underworld's most wanted. Aunt Jenny and grandma really don't understand what it's like to be seventeen and a Wicca who has to thwart an up coming apocalypse, that'll probably unleash hell on earth. Problem is we don't know when it's going to happen. My best friend is going insane, for what reason I don't know. To top it all off my best friend since forever is the slayer. Lindsey is dating a vapid whore, who seems like a little more than she is letting on." She finished up her rant.

Tara looked at the girl sympathetically; it surprised her that this girl has to endure so much. Her mom had told her about Buffy when she was younger, well about the prophesized child. She made a personal vow to help the younger girl in anyway possible.

"Everything is a little overwhelming for you at this moment, but once you get a better understanding and a grasp on things it'll get better. Your best friend is the slayer, that's a good thing because she can be very useful, but they have a very short life span. So you two will have to work together as much as you can. You have friends and family who love you, don't turn away from them. They are keeping you from going to the dark side. I'm surprised you haven't been tempted with the death of your father and Angel."

Buffy looked away in shame, she actually wanted to use the dark arts to bring her father and Angel back.

"You have haven't you, but something kept you from doing it. You don't have to tell me, but I think I have an idea. As far as the girl is concerned it sounds like you really like her. She would have to be a fool to not like you back. My suggestion is spend some time with her away from your friends. It's okay to have feelings for another girl, don't let anyone tell you differently.

You know what you have to do about this demon, if she is here because of you, you need to stop her before she gets someone else to make a wish. That would have dire consequences. As for your cousin Lindsey, I know him pretty well. Drusilla is just a passing thing for him and you're right, there is more to her than what she seems. What it is I haven't been able to decipher, her aura is a little off. I don't think she will cause him any harm. Let him have his happiness and you can have yours."

Buffy was at a loss for words, no one has ever been that forward with her. Everyone else treated her like some kind of child. They were always treating her with kid gloves, when actually she felt older than she looked. Tara got up and brought a candle to her, and sat back down.

"I want you to ignite this candle." She told the young girl.

"Ignite the candle, how am I going to do that?" Buffy asked a little perplexed.

"This is something you are going to have to do. The high priestess will ask you to do this at the tribunal. It's very important, now think. Use what you have in you."

Buffy closed her eyes and then opened them, she blew on the candle and it lit up. She jumped back and almost fell off the bed.

"That just gave me the wig." She tried to catch her balance.

Tara just smiled at the young girl, and helped her up. "It's a little surprising at first, but once you get the hang of it, there will be no problems. Do not do this in front of anyone, except for when you're at home."

"Check no extra flame-y candle in front of non magic people."

They spent the remainder of the afternoon working on her concentration and minor spells and glamour's.

Willow's House

Drusilla was outside of Willow's window spying. From the way it looked she was heavily sedated and tied down to her bed. This caused the vampire to clap and laugh in glee, Willow hearing the noise looked towards the window and let out a blood cutling scream. Sheila Rosenberg came into her duaghter's room followed by her husband.

"Willow what's wrong?" She asked concerned.

"There is someone outside of my window. It was Drusilla Lindsey's girlfriend, she was here." She said hysterically.

Ira checked outside of the window and saw no one there. He looked back at his daughter with sad eyes.

"Sweetie there isn't anyone out there. It's broad daylight, you are seeing things." He tried to calm her.

"No, no it's true I saw her. She's not right, get Buffy over here she's a Wicca she can tell you the truth." The red head hollered out.

"Buffy is not a Wicca or a witch. There are no such things; all of it is a figment of your imagination. Now if you don't stop this behavior we are going to put you in an institution." Her mother warned.

Willow quieted down a little at her mother's threat. She went slack and relaxed a little more after her mom injected another sedative in her.

"What is wrong with her? She seemed perfectly normal this week. She said Buffy is a Wicca." Ira asked his wife.

Sheila looked at her daughter who was resting peacefully, "I think the death of Angel really did a number on her. As far as Buffy being a Wicca, I don't buy into it. If she was the one, every demon, god, goddess, from the underworld to the high heavens would be talking about her. Besides I'm High Priestess of the Tribunal, I know all." She lied.

Sheila knew that her husband was a Warlock hell bent on killing her and taking her power for him self. That is something that she could not allow to happen, and Willow could never find out. She knew from the beginning that Buffy was the one.

Drusilla jumped down from the tree outside of Willow's window and smiled. She needed to get back to Cordelia and tell her the news. The red head's mother was a witch and her father was a warlock.

Giles Home

Lindsey walked into the house and saw his father surrounded by books. It looked like he had been at it for several hours.

"Hey dad, is there something going on?" He took a seat at the table across from his father.

"Oh hello Lindsey, I'm just looking into something's. Has Buffy been acting a little strange to you?"

Lindsey looked back at his father like he grew a second head.

"What do you mean? Buffy had been fine when I seen her yesterday, is there something going on with her?"

"Nothing wrong per se, but she was looking kind of pale this morning. When she ate her food she felt ill to her stomach. Plus today she traded in her pastels for a little bit of dark color."

Lindsey let out a smile; Giles looked at him with a scowl. "Lindsey, there is something wrong with that."

"Dad, did it ever occur to you that maybe she isn't feeling well. Also you have to understand that Buffy had lost her father and her boyfriend. She is a perfectly normal teenage girl. These books aren't necessary."

Lindsey got up from the table and went to the kitchen. His dad was getting bent out of shape for nothing. Buffy is going through a hard time and this is her way of dealing with it. He grabbed some juice out of the refrigerator and went back into the dining room. The books were back on the shelf.

"I have a rather important question for you. Why was a vampire at Drusilla's house? What did she want with Angel?"

Lindsey went pale at the thought of Giles finding out the Drusilla is a vampire. He would forbid him to see her; she is a very important part of his life.

"Lindsey are you alright? You look like you've seen a ghost."

"Dad what are you talking about vampire?" He tried to recoil.

"Buffy said that she threatened her at Drusilla's house. Last night she had a breakdown after patrolling. She staked some vampire named Darla the one who Angel cheated on her with."

Lindsey didn't know anything about Buffy's mini breakdown. What surprised him the most that Buffy staked a vampire. He needed to see Drusilla and fast.

"I looked up Darla, and she is from the Aurelius line. The line is still continued, but the master is not dead, she is still alive. That's the great evil that's going to bring hell on earth." Giles told him, seriously.

Lindsey felt like he was going to be sick. He needed to get out of there fast and talk to Drusilla.

"Dad, I'll be here later to see Buffy train." He grabbed his keys.

Giles watched as Lindsey disappeared out the door. He had a strange look on his face regarding his son. He knew something, but didn't want to let him know, the first thing that came to his mind was a truth spell. It wouldn't do any good because he would be using magic errantly. And he so did not want to turn into Ethan.

Lindsey wasn't watching where he was driving and almost hit Buffy. She being quick enough froze the car and walked out of the way. The car unfroze, and Lindsey got out.

"Oh my god, Lindsey, suicidal much?" She asked her cousin.

"I'm sorry Buffy, I didn't see you. Where are you coming back from?"

Buffy looked at him carefully, something was wrong and she could feel it.

"I had spent some time with Tara; she was helping me with some basic stuff they'll ask me at the tribunal."

"I'm about to go see Drusilla. Dad is getting suspicious of everything now. You let it slip last night that, Darla was a vampire that you killed last night. Also you said that Angel was cheating on you with her. Now he wants to know why a vampire was at Drusilla's house. To put the icing on the cake, I think he is getting suspicious of Drusilla.

Buffy digested all of this, some of it was unbelievable. Lindsey is dating a vampire? Drusilla is a vampire, how could she not pick up on that? Neither one of the kids saw Giles looking out the window.

"Wait a minute! Drusilla is a vampire and you're messing around with her!" Buffy's eyes went wide in shock.

"Yes, that means you can't say anything about this at all to anyone. I really care about her and she cares about me."

Buffy heard the emotion coming through in his voice. She really couldn't talk, she's about to go alternative lifestyle. Then it hit her like a ton of bricks, if Drusilla is a vampire and Cordelia is her cousin. That meant that Cordelia was a vampire, but they could walk in the daylight. This information became too much for her and she passed out. Lindsey was by Buffy's side with a flash. Giles chose that moment to come out and Jenny made an appearance also.

"What happened?" Jenny asked.

"We were out here talking like we usually do. She passed out, and that was it. I think that everything is becoming too much for her. We need to get her in the house and comfortable." He picked her up and carried her in the house. Jenny and Giles followed her in and closed the door. Cordelia stepped out from her car unaware at what had just happened. She felt something wash over here and she knew Buffy was in trouble.

Cordelia walked up to the door and rang the doorbell books in hand. Jenny answered the door with false cheeriness.

"Hi, Mrs. Giles is Buffy home?" She asked sweetly.

"I'm sorry Cordelia, but Buffy isn't feeling well right now. Could you come back later?" She asked politely.

Lindsey came downstairs and saw the vampiress standing there. They exchanged looks.

"Mom, Buffy came to. I really think she would like to see her, there project is due on Monday. Thirty percent of their grade counts on it." He hoped he sound convincing.

Jenny thought this over and let the vampiress in. "Buffy is upstairs in her room, Lindsey why don't you show her. Your father is in his study please be quiet."

Lindsey and Cordelia walked up the stairs talking in hushed tones. Jenny watched the boy and girl go upstairs. She shook her head and walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Those kids get stranger and stranger.

Cordelia knocked on Buffy's door while Lindsey left. She had to keep her composure around Buffy and her family. Especially Buffy since she figured out what she was.

"Come in." Buffy answered from behind the door. Cordelia opened up the door and walked in. She thought the blonde looked cute lying in the bed in her yummy sushi pajamas.

"Cordelia, what are you doing here?" She asked surprised, but not really.

"I thought that we were going to work on out project silly." She sat down on the bed next to the blonde.

"Are you a vampire?" Buffy asked bluntly.

"Wherever did you get that idea from?" The brunette asked in false innocence.

"It's just that Drusilla is a vampire and you are her cousin."

Cordelia needed to come up with a viable excuse and fast. Something that Buffy would believe, she couldn't find out who she is before homecoming. It was exactly a month away, it would ruin everything.

"She was turned a little while ago. A vampire killed her family and they sired her when Drusilla was just nineteen. So she's been here the whole time living a peaceful existence and then I moved here."

"So you're human and she's not. Drusilla's dating my cousin, and I am falling for you."

The words were out of her mouth before she could stop them. Cordelia's eyes went wide with delight. Buffy went red with embarrassment; she was not supposed to let her know that.

"I mean that, I am falling for you as a friend." She tried to make amends.

Cordelia put a hand up to her lips, "I know what you mean Buffy. I feel the same way about you too." A moment of honesty, that was so not like her.