Part 6
After dinner Angelus wanted to take Buffy out dancing, but Buffy refused insisting that they go home because she was tired. Angelus thought about forcing her, but decided that there was no use. Reluctantly Angelus sped through the hills and parked in front of the mansion. They both went inside where Buffy quickly disappeared into the bathroom. Upon exiting the bathroom Buffy was shocked to see Angelus dressed in a pair of black leather pants and a crimson top. "Don't wait up for me darling I'm going out for a bit," he said as he kissed the top of her head. Buffy felt a tinge of anger, but she quickly pushed that feeling down. She didn't care what he did or who he did it with. "Have fun," she said as she climbed into the bed and lay down.
Angelus returned hours later. He stumbled into the bedroom knocking over a lamp as he tried to pry is shoes off. Buffy awoke startled by the noise. She sat up quickly as she felt the bed dip down next to her and smelt the overwhelming stench of alcohol. Angelus had had a wonderful time that evening. He had called one of his girls, Dru, and they had went out and partied for a while then went back to her place. Dru was an animal in the bed and he knew he was going to be sore that morning. Buffy looked at Angelus with disgust and quickly jumped out of the bed. "Jussssst where dooooooo yoooou thinkkkk your goinnnnn misssssssy," Angelus said slurring his words. Buffy didn't answer him, but quickly left the master suite and trotted down the hallway opening doors until she found a room with a bed. Angelus thought about following her, but soon passed out drunk.
The next morning Buffy awoke and headed down to the kitchen. Tara was up and reading a magazine. "Morning Miss didn't think the two of you would be up for hours. Quite the night last night?," she asked. "He had quite a night, but I was here sleeping," Buffy said flatly. Tara stood up and walked over to the refrigerator. "What would you like today Miss?," Tara asked. Buffy thought for a second, "I'll just have a bowl of cereal and some OJ," she said standing up walking over to the pantry. Tara quickly walked over to the pantry and blocked Buffy. "I'll get it for you Miss. Mr. Liam doesn't really eat cereal, but I got some because I figured you might like it. You're about the same age as Dawn and that's what she prefers," Tara explained. Buffy looked at Tara, "I can get it myself really and who's Dawn?" Tara bit her lower lip nervously wondering if she should say anything else. Tara knew Angelus shielded Dawn from his lifestyle, but he claimed he was marrying this girl. "I'm sure you'll meet her when he's ready," Tara said as she poured a bowl of cereal and glass of orange juice. With that Tara left leaving a curious Buffy behind.
Buffy snuck into the master suite and quickly grabbed some clothes and got dressed. Buffy ventured out of the house and towards the back of the mansion where Tara said the cars were kept. Tara said that was where she would find Charles. Tentatively Buffy knocked on the door. Several moments later a tall muscular man opened the door. He smiled at the small blonde, "How can I help you miss?" Buffy fidgeted with her hands somewhat, "Um, Angelus, he said you would take me to school." Charles grabbed his hat and a set of keys then escorted Buffy to one of the cars. "Which school do you go to?," Charles asked. Buffy threw her book bag in the back seat then opened the front door, "Sunnydale High."
Angelus awoke several hours later to a pounding headache. Slowly he made his way to the bathroom and took a long hot shower. Sluggishly Angelus dressed and made his way down to the kitchen where Tara already had the coffee ready. "Where's Buffy?," he asked. Tara sat the cup of black coffee down, "She came down early this morning and ate breakfast then she went back to Charles. She said she needed a ride somewhere." Angelus slammed his fist into the table, "What!" Tara stepped back quickly her eyes wide in fear. Angelus stood up and ran back to the garages and ran into Charles' quarters. "Sir!, did you need my services?," Charles asked startled. Angelus stood there clenching and unclenching his fists. "Where did you take her?," Angelus asked through clenched teeth. "Just school sir I am to be there promptly at 3:15 to pick her up. She said it was by your orders sir," Charles explained. Angelus calmed a little at least she was at school. He figured she had gone to the bus station or airport.
Buffy stood outside of the school where she told Gunn, she had learned that that was Charles' preferred nickname, to pick her up. The car pulled up and she opened the door and hopped into the seat. Buffy gasped when she the anger plastered on Angelus' face. Angelus didn't say a word just sped off and drove towards the mansion. Buffy felt a tinge of guilt for making him so upset. She didn't know why she felt this, but she did. "I'm sorry, but you were passed out and I was bored. I want to finish school like a normal person," Buffy apologized. Angelus gripped the shifter tighter and punched the gas. Buffy grasped the side of her seat, "Stop it! You're scaring me. I'm sorry okay. I said I was sorry." Angelus slowed down as he heard the genuine fear radiating from her voice. "We had a deal Buffy. You are to be home schooled." Buffy didn't say anything she just sat there staring out the window silently.
As soon as Angelus pulled up to the mansion Buffy jumped out of the car and ran into the house. She bounded up the stairs and ran into the library. Angelus parked the car and walked into the house. Angelus looked at Tara, "Where did she go?" Tara pointed up the stairs and continued preparing dinner. Angelus walked up the stairs and started calling out her name. Angelus opened a few doors and looked into them, but found no Buffy. "Now Buffy come out this instant and quit being so childish," he yelled. With that Buffy ran out of the library and stood in front of him. "I am a child! You can't keep me locked up like some doll! Why me?! Why me?! I don't want you!," she yelled as she beat her small fists into his chest and tears slowly rolled down her face. Angelus pulled her into his arms and hugged her. "If you really want to go to Sunnydale High then I will allow it, but only through this year," he relented. Buffy eased up her sobs a little. At least she had made some progress.