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Dedication – To Elle, who loved Buffy and Angel with all her heart and got me into writing fanfiction. And for Chuk, though she will never read this, for persuading me to carry on.
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"Darla." Buffy greeted as she opened the door to her elder sister.
Darla nodded in acknowledgement before striding in and flinging her coat onto the sofa. She looked around the flat with distaste, "It's very small, isn't it?" She asked tentatively, eyeing the old sofa as if she expected it to talk.
Buffy sighed and closed the front door, "Darla, you've been here before; it's always been this size."
Darla waved her hand in dismissal and turned tot eh silent teenager sitting slumped at the island, "How's my Dawnie?" Darla cried cheerfully, half-running towards the brunette; her arms open for a hug.
Dawn cast an eye at the grinning blonde, rolled her eyes and turned to pick at the piece of toast in front of her.
Buffy smiled slightly at her nieces reaction and tilted her head in uncertainty, "Do you want me to leave you guys for a bit?" She asked.
"Yes."
"No."
Buffy raised her eyebrows at the simultaneous answers from both.
"Yes, Buffy, if you could leave us alone." Darla said, ignoring the death glare coming from Dawn, "I need to speak to my daughter in private."
"Okay," Buffy replied, shrugging hopelessly at Dawn's pleading gaze.
The phone rang.
"And I'll take this with me." Buffy added, grabbing the phone from the receiver.
She waited until she was in her bedroom and had the door shut, before accepting the call, "Hello?
"Hello, Buffy?"
Buffy frowned, "Angelus?"
"Yes, Buffy, it's me. Look I was wondering if you could come round? I think we need to talk about last night and since Darla's disappeared off somewhere, then I thought now would be the perfect time."
"Um…" Buffy bit her lip, knowing that she couldn't tell Angles that his wife was round hers, "…Um… I think that would be fine, if you really really think we need to talk?"
"Yes, I think we do."
Buffy sighed in reluctance, "Okay, well, I'll see you in about ten minutes."
"Great."
She growled in frustration as he hung up without saying goodbye. One of his habits she hated.
She threw the phone down onto the bed and opened the door. She smiled gently at her sister and niece, "Sorry for interrupting, but I have to go out to meet… a friend." Buffy grabbed her coat and house keys, "I shouldn't be long but, Darla, if you could stay with Dawn until I get back that would be great."
Darla nodded and smiled happily, "That's fine! Dawnie and me will eat ice cream, gossip and watch girly films! We'll have a mother-daughter bonding session!"
Buffy nodded, rolling her eyes in amusement as Dawn groaned and hit her head on the counter. "Okay, well I'll see you in a bit."
Ten minutes later, Buffy arrived at the O'Connor mansion. Another two minutes later, she had entered Angelus' study and was now standing, staring at his back. This had positive points; staring at his arse, and negative points; she had no idea what the hell he was thinking.
"I want to apologise for last night."
Buffy gaped at him.
Apologising was not one of Angelus' strong points. In fact in the whole three years that She's known him, Buffy had never heard him apologise.
"You're apologising?" Buffy repeated slowly.
Angelus turned to look at her, an irritated scowl set on his face. "Yes, I think what I said last night was completely unacceptable."
Buffy, again, gaped at him. "Um…" She nervously coughed, "What exactly did you say last night that was so unacceptable?"
He gave her a surprised look, "You don't remember?"
"Yes, yes, of course I do." Buffy protested quickly, "But if you'd like to, you know, tell me which part, that would be much appreciated."
He sighed in annoyance, "The moment in the alley. Everything that I said or did, I apologize for."
Buffy went back to her dream.
(Angelus sighed heavily, leaning his head on his arm, "Buffy, don't make this hard for me."
Buffy frowned, "Make what hard for you?" She asked, wishing the wall would pull her in so she could get away from her brother-in-law.)
She frowned slightly, "You're apologising for that?" She asked quietly.
(Angelus stared at curiously, "You really don't know?"
Buffy raised an eyebrow, "Does it look like I know?" She countered.
Angelus shook his head slowly, in amusement. "So innocent." He murmured)
Angelus shrugged, "I should. I had no right."
(Buffy scowled, "Fuck off." She hissed, glancing apprehensively to the nearly invisible club door.)
"I think it's me who should be apologising." Buffy admitted, "I wasn't exactly being the nicest person in the world."
Angelus laughed harshly, "You said what I deserved." He said, smiling his annoying half-smile.
Or what Buffy had thought was annoying, but now made her feel like jelly.
(Angelus breathed deeply and stepped back, "I want you Buffy." He told her, "But I'm not going to force you.")
"You're not going to force me." Buffy whispered, taking a step towards him.
Angelus raised an eyebrow, "You remember?" He asked sceptically.
She nodded.
(Angelus ran a hand through his already tousled hair, "You know what? Forget it." He walked off down the alley.)
Buffy breathed in sharply and walked right up until she was standing a foot away. "Don't forget." She commanded sharply, before pulling his head down to meet his lips with hers.
Thank you to everyone who reviewed chapter 8 –
X-identaty – I hope this filled up your system of B/A goodliness. Of course will it continue? Probs, yes. In my opinion this chapter sucked. I'm crap at writing fluff, but it shall come. Anyway, thank you for your review and you're welcome on the whole name thing. Again, thank you. XXx
kris – Thank you!
Sailor Millenium – No, Angelus is the evil side of Angel. When Angel lost his goody two shoes soul, he became the evil yet incredibly seductive Angelus. Of course my Angelus is a toned down version considering he's not a Vampire or anything, but anyway. Thank you for reviewing and I'm glad you like!
Regan – I hope so too, is this okay for you? Thanks for reviewing.
angelsonlylove – There will be another scene in Spain, do not worry. It was intense wasn't it? But then the whole relationship will be intense, with the excitement of getting caught and the fact that if they are caught, Buffy will have ruined all ties with her sister. Anyway glad you like it and that you reviewed. Thanks!
teehee32 – I'm glad you carried on reading and that you like it. Twists, yes, I suppose there are a lot twists but I'm sure it will all unwind eventually. Thanks for reviewing!
urangel – How Dawn ended up in rehab? Mmm, interesting. Do you want me to put in as to how she got there in the next chapter? Aww, I'm glad you like it and how bad he wants her, 'cause he does (In a way, it's rather pathetic). Responding to all reviewers individually? It's the least I could do, apart from update. Just seeing the reviewed makes me giddy with happiness and excitement in the fact that people are reading what I have written. Really scary, but I love it, so I have to respond to you guys. It's the best apart next to receiving them and writing. Anyway, this is a long response, hope you don't mind. Thank you for reviewing!
buff – Thanks. Glad you like it.
Buffy4592 - I think continuation is a word. It makes sense anyway. I'm glad that you gain happiness from this story and that you are so happy! If I get your review then I'll be happy too! (Hint, hint) ;). Thanks for reviewing!
Tariq – Yes, you're right. You're not creepy; you're lovely and adorable. Jks. But you are obsessed. Admit it. Wait, you kinda already did. Anyway, merci for reviewing. I might add Wesley into the story just for you!
Angelcakes – You've only just read this? Where have you been? No, I kid, I'm glad you like it and thank you so much for reviewing.
nonsda05 – I can definitely imagine how you're feeling right now! Have you read Summer Love? The author got to chapter 15 or something and then stopped and hasn't carried on since. That was one of the best stories I've ever read. Anyway, I don't continue to stop this story, don't worry. Thanks for reviewing.
melluvben – Yep, yep and nor can I. It should be interesting. Thank you for reviewing.
Giulia – Haha! I love you review! I agree, Angelus is a hot, sexy bastard. I'm glad you like the story and I'm glad you reviewed. The sentences do make sense, don't worry. Perfect English! They're not going to Spain, yet. For that you have to wait. But, yes you're right; it will be VERY dangerous for Buffy's hormones.
nonsda05 – First off, don't die. I do not mean to kill you! Second, here it is. Happy? Good. So am I.
So, who hates me right now?
The next chapter should be very interesting. Can you guess what will happen?
Oh, and I have to add there will be Buffy/Spike parts in this. So don't flame me for that. You have been warned.
Anyway, yes, chapter 9 done and dusted. Just another million trillion to go.
I AM ON THE AUTHOR ALERTS OF 60 PEOPLE!
How awesome is that? Very is the answer.
I am assuming that most people just read and don't people don't review. Shame on you.
Also, does anyone speak Spanish, cause when the gang get to Spain; I'm going to need someone to translate some sentences for me. Anyone? If so, please put in a review.
Right, review now please.
Flames, comments, insults, praise, ideas, pairing ideas, anything. I need food.
Love you all.
WS xXx
P.S. Did you know that Love Affair has one less chapter than Souled and Emotions and yet has twenty more reviews than each one? How cool is that? Very.
