AN: No I am not dead, I swear! So sorry I haven't updated. Trust me I know first hand how annoying that is. But my computer died (it had 10 viruses on it!) but its all back now and I have like 5 chapters written, I just need to type them! Hope you like this chapter though.
After School
"Riley," Buffy yelled from across the quad. Riley turned as Buffy jogged up to him, "Hey!"
"Hello, Buffy," he said in a cool tone. Buffy was confused by his tone when he'd seemed so happy at lunch.
"Well, I was wondering if you would mind making our date tonight double with Willow and Oz? I really hope you don't because I already told her we would."
"Why?" Buffy was feeling really uncomfortable with his shortness.
"Well… Will has this tendency to be really shy around guys and she wants me there to guard her from making a fool of herself."
"So it has nothing to do with Angelus?" Buffy was taken completely by surprise.
"Angel? Why would you say that? Of course not, that's ridiculous."
Riley didn't look convinced, "People talk Buffy. It seems you two have a lot of tension between you. I'm not stupid I have seen the way he looks at you. And it isn't exactly a secret Angelus usually gets what he wants…"
"Riley, Angel doesn't want me. Things are weird between us because we used to be so close and aren't anymore. But that is it, Riley, I promise."
"Don't make promises you can't keep, Buffy." Buffy tried to speak, but Riley held up his hand to stop her, "I'll see you at the Bronze at 7?"
Buffy nodded and walked away.
"Hey Peaches!"
"Spike, just the person I didn't want to see."
"Oh, I'm touched. So I heard about the new girl. How does it feel to have been turned down by the hottest girl in school, only to find out she was your kid best friend and would rather be with Fish Boy Finn?" Spike never did get an answer because Angel had him pinned by the throat up against the lockers.
"Alright, I get it! Get off you bloody wanker," Angel let go, "No talking about little Miss Summers."
"Spike, loan me your girl."
"What! Loan you Harmony? You're crazy. What do you mean?"
"You know she's always had the hots for me. Well I need to use her to get at Buffy tonight."
"That's my bloody woman. There is no way!"
"Oh yeah? Well I happen to have it on very good authority that Faith will be at the Bronze tonight, and you know she and Forrest just broke up."
"What time?"
"Seven"
"We'll be there."
Willow's House
"Buffy, you have to hurry, we're going to be late." Buffy finally walked out of the bathroom at about ten till seven.
"Wow! Buffy you look amazing." Buffy was dressed in a simple black mini dress. It had a pattern of violet flowers embroidered on the top and her nails and toe nails matched the purple beautifully. She wore simple silver dangly earrings, her silver cross, and black strappy heels. Her hair was crimped wildly and her make up stunning.
"Thanks Will, Shall we go?"
"Yes, lets."
The Bronze
When the girls arrived, both Riley and Oz were waiting outside the door. "Willow you look great." Buffy had dressed Willow again, keeping her pretty, yet conservative. She wore black slacks with a multicolored shirt. On her feet were short black boots. And her hair was also crimped.
"Thanks Oz," Willow blushed. He took her hand and led her inside, leaving Buffy and Riley alone.
"You look beautiful. I'll be honest I wasn't sure you would come."
"Well I did, and I'm all yours. Lets get inside and make this a wonderful Buffy and Riley night."
"Hey Buff, fancy running into you two here," came a voice Buffy knew all too well from behind her.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Angel had been waiting impatiently inside the club for Buffy's arrival. Spike and Harmony were dancing close by so when the time came Angel could tare her away. Spike's mind was far from calm. He was searching everywhere for the devilish brunette that had stolen his heart away.
In the next few minutes both boys found the something they were looking for. Angel saw Willow and Oz enter the club. He wasn't oblivious to the fact Willow continued to glance over at the door. He concluded that Buffy mustn't be far behind. He quickly grabbed Harmony's arm and ran out the back door of the club. Before Spike could protest he saw the goddess whom he'd been waiting for enter in the same door his girlfriend had just exited.
Faith was decked in dark blue hip hugging jeans, a low red halter top, and a black leather jacket. Spike was rooted to the spot until he noticed Faith's B-Line for the dance floor and immediately a group of guys gathered around her. Spike growled with jealousy before going to claim his prize.
Outside the Bronze
Angel rounded the corner with Harmony and saw Buffy standing with Riley. He could see Riley's eyes traveling down Buffy's extremely revealed body. 'What the hell is she thinking dressing like that,' he thought. That's when he chose to make his move.
"Hey Buff, fancy running into you two here," Angel smirked at Riley's obviously threatened state.
"Hello Angelus. Funny Buffy didn't mention this would be a triple date," Riley said.
"That's because it isn't," Buffy said coldly before rounding on Angelus, "Surprise, surprise Angelus. Day or two after breaking up with Cordelia and you've already moved on to her best friend."
"Jealous, Buff?"
"You wish."
"Well I just figured a guy must keep up with his player reputation."
"See that's why I like Riley so much," Buffy said as she ran a perfectly manicured finger down Riley's chest and turning back to Angel, "He's so honest and genuine and I find that extremely attractive in a guy."
"Whatever floats your boat. Between us guys, Riley, after Buffy turned me down I was a little scared I'd lost my touch, " as he said this he pulled Harmony in front of him, flush against his body. He proceeded to pull her hair aside and kiss her neck causing Harmony to whimper. Angel looked right at Buffy and smirked, "Nope, still got it."
Buffy couldn't fight her own wince. Her blood was boiling at the sight of Angel and Harmony. 'No I am NOT jealous. I don't care who kisses my Angel…Whoa MY Angel, where did that come from. I so need to get out of here,' she thought.
"Well it was nice seeing you two and can I be so bold as to say, you two are a perfect match. With your equally superficial tendencies and extremely huge egos I believe you both will be very, very happy." Buffy grabbed Riley's hand and went in search of Willow and Oz.
What a BIT…" Harmony started, but Angel's hand cut her off. He had an evil grin on his face despite Buffy's insult. The damage was done; he'd seen the jealousy and borderline hurt in her eyes and he knew she had fallen for him too. Angel was determined he'd finally proved it. As he began to walk inside, completely forgetting about his 'date' Harmoney called out, " What's superficial mean?"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The night went pretty smoothly for Buffy, except for her date completely sucking. She sat at her table with Willow, Oz and Xander, Anya (who'd shown up unexpectedly). But she was completely ignoring Riley. They'd dance one slow dance, but she'd been so distracted she kept stepping on his feet.
Buffy couldn't get the sight of Angel and Harmony out of her mind. Her eyes wondered across the club more than a few times. The first twenty minutes Angel had used Harmony, but gradually he'd backed off. Buffy didn't see this though. All she saw was Harmony all over Angel and it made her sick with jealousy.
It was during one of her traces that Riley got up to use the bathroom (unnoticed by her) and Xander angrily got her attention.
"What is wrong with you?" Xander hissed across the table.
"Huh," Buffy said. She noticed Riley was gone and everyone was staring at her. "Sorry I don't know what is up with me tonight."
"I do, I think it goes by the name of Angelus."
"Xander don't." Willow pleaded and Buffy looked at her thankfully.
"What gives you the right to fall for the guy who treats the rest of your friends like shit. And how dare you play Riley like that. Who do you think you are?"
"I feel nothing for Angelus, ok! I'm just not feeling very well tonight."
"Right so if Angelus came over here and asked you to dance with those big soulful eyes and thick deep voice you could blow him off without a second thought, because you're not feeling very well tonight."
"That's right, Xander," Buffy answered annoyed.
"Prove it."
"huh…" as if on cue Angel tapped Buffy's shoulder sending chills down her spine.
"Dance with me," Angel whispered into her ear. Buffy was unable to speak. Angel slipped his arms around her waist and Buffy willingly allowed herself to be led to the dance floor, unaware of anything but him.
Angel led Buffy out on to the floor where a very slow and sensual song played. He brought her flesh up against him causing both their breaths to hitch. Buffy finally found her ability to speak.
"I'm surprised you managed to pull away from Harmony, you both seemed so cozy."
"There is only one blond I am interested in tonight."
"Dream on buddy, you don't stand a chance. Besides I am here with Riley. Presumptuous much, Angelus?"
They continued to dance. Angel dragged his hands up Buffy's bare arms and toyed with her dress straps. As he made his ministrations he could feel her responding. He dragged his hands all the way up her neck causing her gooseflesh to only increase. As he tilt her head upwards, Buffy shut her eyes and anxiously opened herself up to be kissed. Angelus didn't know what stopped him, but instead he decided to lean into her ear.
"Who said I was talking about you."
Buffy pulled away instantly, the hurt was extremely evident on her face. Angel hated seeing that look, but he felt he had to make it obvious to her how much they felt for each other.
"Buffy," Riley looked angry as hell. Buffy walked away from Angelus and went to Riley.
"Take me home, please," she whispered.
Angel watched as Finn laid his hand a little too low on Buffy's back when he was leading her out. Once the door of the Bronze shut Angel was overcome with a bad feeling in his gut. Something was wrong, or going to go wrong. All he knew was he was overcome with a need to reach Buffy.
Angel made a move towards the door, and almost got there, before someone got in his way.
An: hope you enjoyed. I know out of spite you will probably not review. But I swear more is coming very soon and I am really, really sorry. Buffy and Angel will be getting together fairly soon, but that is definitely not the end. Riley is going to go off character a little. But I don't like him anyways so I'm over it. Sorry there isn't more of the other couples, but hopefully I'll be able to get them in soon! REVIEW!