As Days Go By

Summary: After one tragic night, Buffy refuses to get close to anyone. Now the new guy in town, Angel tries to do the impossible by getting closer to Buffy. Which may prove to be an even bigger tragedy.

By: Sara

Disclaimer: Not mine

Chapter 4

Buffy's POV

"Buffy," Angel exclaimed sounding almost as surprised as me and he looked down at me.

"What are you doing here?" He question as his left eyebrow went up.

"I could ask you the same question." I mumbled and stumbled to get up. Then he put out his hand to me and I stared at it for a second. I pushed his hand away, refusing his help and pulled myself up. I studied him for a second wondering why he was at the hospital. Then I stopped myself and I realized why do I care what he doing at the hospital? I spun around fast, hoping he wasn't going to ask me again why I was here. I didn't want to tell him about Dawn. I don't want to tell anyone about Dawn, I'm not ready. I started to walk away from him, deciding I didn't have to explain myself to him. All a sudden a strong hand grabbed my shoulder and turned me around. I faced Angel, who was only a few inches away.

"What's wrong?" Angel asked staring down at me. I was stunned by his tone, I figured he would be anger at me, but I only heard concern in his voice. 'Nothing is wrong, just leave me alone' I felt like yelling at him, though I didn't.

"I've been having a bad day." I told him giving him a weak smile. More like a bad life. I think he bought my excuse because he beamed at me.

"Well, I'll make your day better." He told me and put his arms around my shoulder. I looked at him puzzled.

Parking Lot

"No, that's okay, I'll take the bus." I mumbled trying to distance myself from Angel as he brought me to his car. I looked over to the bus stop.

"Come on, I won't bite." He said playfully and opened the door for me. I looked back at him and sighed. This guy never gave up and I smiled at him. Maybe that's why I like him so much.

"Besides the next bus won't be coming for another twenty minutes." He stated and looked me in the eye. I didn't ask how he knew when the next bus would be here, I'm not sure if I wanted to know. I nodded my head in defect and got into his BMW. Then he climbed into the divers side and flashed a smile at me. I sighed, once again I was getting in a car with a guy I really don't know at all and on the same day. Though something about Angel makes me want to trust him. It's kind of weird he is always showing up where I am. I looked at him out of the corner of my eye and then looked out the window.

"So do know where the Bronze is?" He asked me as he started his car. His question made me turn away from the window to face him.

"Sure, why do you want to know?" I questioned him. Sure, I knew where the Bronze was. It's one of the most popular hangouts for the kids at Sunnydale high. Xander, Willow, and I go there at least once a week. I'm getting a little tried of; I'm not a big fan of crowds.

"Great, then you can show me where it is. Cordelia wanted to met us there." He said and I narrowed my eyes when he mentioned Cordelia.

"When you said 'US' you mean you." I told him. I knew Cordelia would never want to met me anywhere, but I can't say I would want to met her anywhere either. She's really starting to annoy me. Not likehse never annoyed me before because if I said that I would be lying, but the whole 'Angel's hers' annoys me. She doesn't own anyone no matter how much money her daddy gives me.

"Cordelia wouldn't mind if you come too." He said and never took his eyes off the road. I know he's being nice saying I could come along, it's just I don't want to tag along. A night at the Bronze with Cordelia isn't exactly fun, in any language.

"You really don't know her very well do you?" I sighed and turned back to the window.

"What?" He asked confused. I nodded my head, poor kid doesn't know what he's getting himself into. She'll suck him dry and then go to the next victim.

"Never mind, just take me home." I ordered.

"You need to get out more." He said. I gave him a deadly stare, which would have been a whole lot more effective if his eyes weren't on the road.

"What I need is for you to leave me alone." I growled and crossed my arms. Angel made me feel like a five year old, I could never win.

"Oh, come on you don't really mean that." He told me playfully and turned to grin at me.

"You want to bet on that?" I shot back and turned away from him.

"Which way to the Bronze." He questioned as he stop at a red light. I wrestled with my conscious for a while and decided I couldn't fight with him. But I'll only go for a little while, so Angel isn't stuck with Queen C.

"Make a left." I said giving up.

"That's a good girl." He ginned at me and I playfully hit him.

"Very funny." I said dryly, but it took all my strength not to smile at him. Then he flashed me a sexy grin, as he turned left.

The Bronze

We walked into the Bronze. I followed Angel as he guided past the large groups of people dancing. He brought us over to a table in the corner. I noticed a cake on the table that had Cordelia's name on it and a girl with the striking resembles to her at the age of ten in a cheerleading outfit. I would have fell down laughing at the pictures if the words 'Congratulations for making head cheerleader' weren't on the bottom of the cake. Okay, I need to get out of here. I started to turn around when I heard Cordelia's voice.

"I'm so glad you could come Angel! Buffy, what are you doing here? She turned to face me in disgust. Her minion's surrounded the table and I thought I would suffocate from the perfume they were wearing.

"I thought you wouldn't mind if she came too." Angel spoke up. Cordelia looked at like she was ready to say something nasty to me, but she didn't want to look bad in front of Angel.

"Of course she is always welcome." Cordelia stated and smiled at Angel. Cordelia is the worst liar I've ever seen.

"Cordelia, made captain of the cheerleading squad." Angel informed me and Cordelia beamed. Like I didn't know.

"Oh, it was nothing." Cordelia blushed.

"That's great." He said and actually sounded proud of her. I can't believe him. He's so naive, she's feeding him crap and he believes her. Though why not, she's got big boobs and shiny hair. God, men are so single minded.

I sat on a chair far away from everyone as I could, without Angel noticing I was trying to get away from the group. They lit the candles and were making a big deal about the cake. Cordelia was holding on to Angel as she blew the candles out. Then Angel finally realized I was there. Not like I was complaining that he was bugging me anymore.

"You want a piece of cake?" He asked as he walked over to me. Cordelia gave me a deadly glare over his shoulders, which I just ignored .

"I'd rather eat a snail then her cake." I mumbled and faced towards the dance floor.

"How about a dance?" He questioned and held out his hand to me. I smiled at his offer. Dancing with him didn't sound so bad.

"You promised me the first dance." Cordelia wined, as I was about to take his hand. I saw Angel look from Cordelia to me, like he was deciding something.

"I did. After Cordelia then." Angel stated giving me a sorry look and took Cordelia out to the dance floor. From where I was sitting I could see them embracing as they danced. I sighed and got out of the chair. I started towards the door deciding it was pointless forme to be here. I looked at them as I walked out the door and I was Cordelia's face pressed against Angel's and his arm around her tiny waist. I felt a tear run down my cheek as I walked out into the cold air.

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