A.N: not long but I thought at least give you guys something to read other than me postoning my new chapter for another I dunno week or so? Hope its good enough for u guys.

Chapter 6

Out of all the things that could happen in this world, this she hadn't planned on. How could of all places he could be here? Especially a high executive position in this law firm? It was inconceivable. Buffy quickly masked her face removing all surprise and anger she felt five seconds ago. She was a professional after all, her job needed professionalism in everyway – even if it meant spending endless hours with the one man she knew could break her career.

As his boss, Mr. Smith led Buffy to her seat, which was directly across from him he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by her presence. He was damn near fortunate to have her working with him side by side especially on this case. After he saw Buffy the other night he was worried that this case would take too much of his time to go and pursue her but now it seems as if everything was coming into place. As if it was meant to be. He stopped and recollected his thoughts. Meant To Be? When the hell did he think of such idiocies? Those terms were for fools, people who believed in destiny and soul mates and all that crap. Oh no, he wasn't going to become one of those believers. He was Angel after all.

"Well." Mr. Smith began.

"We'll start this meeting then. Every one of you have been specifically chosen to help represent this case. This case that involves the murder of Michelle Delaney – famous singer and actress. And of course the accused murderer, Jack Stradford who is a multi-billionaire that currently is the owner of 65 of the world's depleting commodity: Oil. People, this is probably one of the biggest cases we've ever encountered. We will be representing one of the world's most richest men who has been accused of killing a well renown star. It is crucial that we win this case. We have a top notch team that I personally know can make this happen. We will work day and night if we have to. And of course have plenty of take out dinners and sessions provided by yours truly. Now, all of you will receive your designated role which I will hand out to you shortly. You will be working in groups of two or three and have mostly every resource in this building and any other that you will need. After you receive your folder and the information needed to get started, meet with your partners and get started."

As Mr. Smith handed her designated folder she couldn't help but gulp a sign of fear as she opened the packet and saw her partner was Angel. She looked up and saw his reaction to their partnering and within that moment their eyes clicked she stood up and snapped her folder.

"Shall we get going Mr. Callagan?" Buffy said in an utmost professional manner.

"Now now Buffy, I believe we're passed the formal names now. Ever since I believe you were this high?" He directed with his hand showing the educated guess he assumed her knew her since childhood at his knee.

He continued on, "I highly doubt we need to be so uptight with one another. Especially since we've known each other for so long you know?"

Buffy, highly un amused speculated, "Have you ever considered Angel that people change? Or is it you haven't noticed that a lot of years have gone by since I've seen or spoken to you? It's been a long time Angel. All we are Angel are just very old acquaintances. More or less strangers now.

As they both looked at each other heated tension sparked between them. Both on the edge of anger and explosion Angel retaliated demanding "And what's that suppose to mean? It may have been awhile Buff, but that doesn't give you any damn right to treat me like some piece of crap that you just met. I've known you since probably even when you could first remember and I've been there in your life throughout until you went to college. I've taken care of you and treated you as if you were my sister."

Buffy spat, "That's the problem Angel. I'm not your sister."

Angel leaned in and softly said, "You sure as hell aren't."

As he looked into her eyes he quickly turn aside. The temptation was too great. He wanted to grab her and kiss her blindly. The fire in her emerald eyes, the passion and strength. All he wanted to do was just rip into her. He needed to find his composure.

Finally, he sighed.

"Look Buff, we're in on this together and we both can't afford to snipe at her other at the expense of this case. We'll need to find some form of compromise okay?"

"Fine." Buffy replied.

She walked to the door and stop to turn and face him.

"Meet me at my house today at 8pm. We'll eat then get cracking. Whether you come or not, I seriously don't care."

With that she took off.

Angel was fuming mad. How dare she think she can just dictate him as if he was some degraded pupil of hers? And then go off and say his presence is not required. He'll give her a lesson or two about toying with Angel. He smirked to himself and whistled out of the door.

A.N – Well hoped you guys liked the huge Buffy/ Angel collision. It was about time huh? More B/A to go. Dunno when I'll have time to write. I'm a busy person.

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