The walk towards the Bronze was surprisingly merry. Cordelia and Xander were walking ahead, talking and smiling. Xander couldn't express what he was feeling, it had been so long since he had seen Cordelia and finding her so mature, beautiful, nice... He thought of her as a gift and didn't want to lose her again. Cordelia hoped he wouldn't do the same mistake as before and was on cloud nine. It had been a long time since she had felt so happy. Xander took her hand and she happily accepted it. They kept on walking without turning their heards to see what was happening behind them.

The four others were following them. Angel was happy Cordy had finally found someone she liked. He didn't understand why she had to pick Xander but any way if she was happy, it was all right with him. If the boy broke her heart, he would personnally take care of him. He was walking with his hands in his pocket and smiling. Buffy took a glance at him and noticed his smile. She couldn't help realising that smiling he was really beautiful. He returned the glance but his smile vanished, he just looked at her. Embarassed by his stare, she looked down. Riley was walking silently near them, observing them. And even as different as they were, they looked perfectly fine together, he couldn't deny it. Willow, on the other hand, had a bright smile on her face. She was looking forward to arriving to the Bronze as soon as possible.

"What's with the smile, Willow ?" asked Buffy

"Uh, nothing" she replied with a dreamy face

"You don't have a nothing face, you have a something face"

As soon as she uttered those words, Willow and Angel looked at her with surprise in their eyes. Angel quickly looked away and Willow smiled at her.

"What did I say?"

"You used to say that everytime you wanted someone to tell you something"

"Oh..So what's with the smile?"

"I can't wait to see my boyfriend, that's it" she blushed

"I didn't know you had one! How is he ?"

They talked about Oz until they arrived to the Bronze. His band, Dingoes Ate My Baby was performing tonight. Angel couldn't help thinking that even without her memory, she was still the Buffy he knew and loved. Not exactly, she was the Buffy he had known but she had changed.

"Come on, guys, hurry up" shouted Xander who was already in front of the entrance of the Bronze with Cordelia

The others walked faster and rejoined them. They walked into the Bronze and sat at a table. They started to chat about everything and anything. Willow was staring at Oz. They had been perfoming for about 30 minutes now, he would join them after their lastsong. Angel wasn't aware of what was happening around him, he just looked into space. Buffy wasn't doing any better, she took some glances at him but he seemed too absorb in whatever he was looking that she looked at the stage. Willow's boyfriend seemed nice she thought andto be inlove with the red head too. She could tell by the way he was looking at her. Riley was also in the beggining looking at Buffy but since she didn't pay attention to him, he was looking forward him. Cordelia and Xander were the only one chatting and smiling.

The music stopped for a moment but except Willow, Cordelia and Xander, the others didn't notice. Oz joined them at their table. He was greeted by everyone and sat. Music started to play. Xander asked Cordelia to dance and Oz asked Willow. They went on the dance floor. Which left only Angel, Riley and Buffy at the table. Buffy wanted to dance, no she wanted to dance with Angel but she didn't want to hurt Riley. But Angel didn't pay attention to her so she stayed calm, maybe next time.

The song ended and the others came back. Angel looked forward him at the bar. They all noticed him for some strange reason.

"Angel, you want a drink ?" asked Willow

"Shoulnd't I be the one to ask you that ?" He replied without looking at her, he kept his eyes at the same point.

"Why are you looking at the bar, then?" asked Cordelia, he just shrugged and smiled.

Buffy knew why he was looking there, she couldn't help the feeling that was overwhelming her. She was jealous, he had been staring at some blond bimbo who of course had responded to his stare. How could she not ? He was hot as hell. Why did he affect her so much ?

"Riley, do you want to dance ?" asked Buffy looking at her so-called boyfriend

"I'd love to" he took his hands and they went to the dance floor.

"Do you guys want something to drink ?" asked Angel, feeling that he had to do something to get rid of his increasing jealousy.

"I'd like some water please" answered Cordelia, the others didn't want anything.

He got up and found himself in front of the blond he had been staring at. She smiled at him and touched his hand. He knew he was good looking, especially in those clothes. He didn't have to do anything to have girls, most of the time, looking atthem and smiling was enough.

"Do you want something, baby?" she asked, approaching him so their face were inches away

"Water, please" he answered not breaking the distance, he could have some fun tonight after all. She turned, took a glass of water and put it near him.

"Don't you want something else ?" she asked sexily. He looked at her and noticed that she was really beautiful but he didn't want to sleep with her, just flirt. He advanced his head so their lips were touching.

"I just want a kiss"

"Just a kiss ?" she asked disappointed. He didn't reply but kissed her. It wasn't just some kiss, he kissed her with all his passion, his frustration. He kissed her like he would have kissed Buffy.

"Wow, you sure are a great kisser"

"Thank you, see you around" he replied, he took the glass of water and made his way back to the table where they were all sat, looking at him.

"Cordelia, your water" he said, putting the glass in front of her.

"Thank you" she replied

"Man, that was..how did you do it? You don't know the girl and she is already all over you" Xander said pointing the girl who was still staring at Angel.

"Let's just say that I've got my ways with women"

"I'll bet" said Cordelia sarcastically. She had noticed tha way Buffy had been looking at him. She was hurt, even if she didn't want to let it show.

When they were dancing, Riley had felt Buffy tense. He had looked where she was looking and had seen the scene. Even if she didn't want to admit it, he knew this had affected her.

A slow song was heard. The two couples were already on the dance floor. That left the three of them alone again. Angel couldn't believe that was happening. Why this song ?

I'll remember you
It's daybreak, and you are asleep,
I can hear you breathe now,
Your breath is deep

He remembered that song clearly. How would he forget ?He remembered everything about her. Riley asked her if she wanted to dance, she was going to accept but no way, this was their song. But he didn't have the courage and let them go.

But before I go,
I'll look at you one last time,
I can hear a heart beat, is it yours or is it mine?

No, he couldn't let that happen. He got up and approach them. He put his hand on Riley's shoulder.

"May I cut in ?"

Riley was about to protest but Buffy took Angel's hand. Riley stared at them before going back to the table, he felt so humiliated.

"Sorry but I couldn't let that happen"

"What ?"

"This is one of our song"

"Really ? What are the others ?"

"The sound of pouring rain"

"The rain ?"

"Yes"

"Angel, I think..."

"Stop thinking and start feeling" He drew her closer to him, she put her head on his chest and closed her eyes.

I look at your lips, I know how soft they can be,
Did they know what they wanted, the times they kissed me,

"Ijust wanted to see if you were ok and your mother"

"We're both good, you ?"

"If I can go a while without getting shot or stabbed, I'll be all right"

And your hands, that I've held in mine,
Now they're reposing on the pillow,
Will they ever miss me sometime?

I'll remember you, you will be there in my heart,
I'll remember you, but that is all that I can do,
But I'll remember

"Look, this can't..." started Angel

"Be anything,I know" finished Buffy "For one thing, you're like, 224 years older than I am!"

"I just gotta go...I gotta walk away from this"

"I know. Me, too. One of us has to go here"

"I know"

They kissed

Your eyes, that always make me shiver,
Now they're closed, they just sometimes twitch a little,
And your body, I could hold for an hour,
It sent me to heaven, with its heat and power,

"You ok ?" Buffy asked, she hadn't noticed that her cross had burnt him

"It's just..."

"Painful, I know. See you around"

I'll remember you, you will be there in my heart,
I'll remember you, but that is all that I can do,
But I'll remember

"Wow...It was..painful"

"What ?" asked Angel

"I just remembered what happened when this song was played"

"Oh"

"I could feel...you know...I loved you and you seemed to love me too. How did we end up like this ?"

"I don't know" he replied honestly, looking down.

"I don't want to know and I don't want it to happen" They looked at each other. They didn't notice that the music was finished. They were just looking at each other like they were alone in the world. When Buffy saw that he wasn't going to make the first move, she brought her head closer to his, so thei noses were touching, she didn't want to be reject. She was glad when his lips brushed hers and captured them in a long, tender kiss. This felt so good, it felt like home. Angel knew he shouldn't but he couldn't help himself. He had seen her eyes, they only reflected love and trust. So much love that it was scaring. When was the last time she had look at him like that ? When she would remember, maybe she won't forgive him or hate him even more but he didn't care. Wasn't she worth all the pain and loneliness ? She sure was worth everything.

At the table they were all loking at them.

"Aren't they cute ? asked Willow forgetting Riley

"Welcome to Buffy and Angel show" Cordelia rolled her eyes "Those two can't stay a day without touching each other" she muttered. She acted as if it unnerved her but she was happy for Angel. Buffy was the one who could hurt him the most but also make him happy. The last three months had been really hard on him.Since he regained his humanity, two months ago, he didn't have one single serious relationship, only one-night stands like that blond bimbo he had kissed earlier.

Riley hadn't said a word, he was too shocked and in pain. He knew that he had already lost her, but seeing it was harder. She looked so happy in his arms, it was sickening. He had to move on but unfortunately, he loved her.

Buffy and Angel finally broke apart, both needing air. Angel was looking intensely at her, she blushed.

"You are so beautiful, Buffy" he whispered into her ears, making her flush even more. They made their way towards the table. When they arrived, there was an awkward silence. No one knew what to say.

"I'm going to patrol" said Angel. He really needed some air to cool down. He had wanted, needed Buffy.

"Can I go with you ?" Buffy asked in a small voice, Angel was about to reply but was cut by Riley

"Buffy, I would like to talk to you"

Buffy had completely forgot about her boyfriend but she didn't remember him and didn't intend to. She only wanted him as a friend.

"But I want to..." she started but was interrupted

"No, it's ok, patroling is too dangerous any way" Angel said bye to everyone and left without another galnce.

Buffy couldn't believe what was happening. One minute, he was caring, gentle, nice and especially kissing her and the next he was avoiding her.

"I need air, come on Riley we will talk outside" she aid bye to everyone and made her way towards the exit without looking if Riley was following her or not.

"Buffy, wait"

"I'm sorry, Riley"

"It's because of him, he is a fool"

"What ?"

"He doedn't realise what he has. If you loved me half as mush as you love him, I would be the happiest man alive" She didn't know why but his words touched her, he was so nice. Why couldn't she fall in love with him instead ? Things would be so easier.

"I'm sorry, I know you are my boyfriend, you are good looking, nice but I can't only see you as a friend"

"It's ok" he said taking her in his arms. They held each other for a long time.

Angel felt stupid. Why had he ran away like that? He wanted to apologize and was making his way back to the Bronze but the sight of the love of his life and her boyfriend holding each other stopped him. Why was he so stupid ? Did he think that she would still want him ? She was where she belongs, in the arms of her boyfriend. Wasn't it what he had wanted for her ?He should be happy. He felt stupid for letting her affect him again. He made his way back into the cemetery.

Buffy felt the little tingle in her stomach, the one she only felt when Angel was near. She looked around her but no one was there. She laughed at her own stupidity.

"I want to go home" she whispered, breaking apart from Riley's embrace

"I'll walk with you"

They walked silently towards her house. They didn't need to talk, they were fine. They arrived and they said good bye to each other. Buffy went into her house to find it empty. She would wait for him.

TBC ? Please review. I'm sorry for not updating sooner but I lost this chapter and I had to find the courage to write it again but fortunately your reviews helped me ! Thank you very much

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