Chapter 3
"Hello, Sir," Buffy said demurely as she lowered her eyes.
William hooked his finger under her chin. "What's with all this sir business? It's William."
Buffy's brows furrowed as her anger returned. "I'm sorry, Sir. It's been so long since we have had any communication, Sir. I did not know where we stood, Sir. Besides you are my employer, and I am but a maid in you house hold, Sir.
William felt a wave of renewed guilt wash over him as he stared into her sad, frustrated eyes. "I'm so sorry, Pet."
"Sometimes, Sir, sorry just isn't enough. Now is there anything else you needed, or may I turn in for the night?" Buffy questioned turning to close the door when William shook his head no.
Standing outside her closed door, William was in a state of disbelief. He understood why she was angry, but this uncharacteristic behavior unnerved him. William had to find a way to earn her friendship and trust once again.
He decided it was to late to do anything now, so he might as well go to bed and start Operation Re-friend Buffy tomorrow.
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"That went well. Don't you think?" Willow asked as Buffy sank to her bed with a sigh.
Buffy glared at her best friend as she closed her eyes. "Sure it went well, if you consider me practically spitting at him going well."
"It wasn't so bad. Besides I'm sure he understands why you're a bit ticked. You've been carrying all this anger on your shoulders for the past five years, it's good to finally let it go. Maybe you can be friends again."
"I don't know Wills," Buffy said with a defeated voice.
"He said he was sorry."
Opening her now tear filled eyes, Buffy looked at Willow. "He could sit outside that door for a thousand and one nights saying he was sorry, and I still don't know if I could forgive him. I know it's been five years Will, but he was my best friend and what he did really hurt me."
Willow sighed sympathetically. Sometimes her friend was just plain stubborn. "Alright, I'm going to head to bed- got an early start tomorrow- and I suggest you do the same."
After Willow left, Buffy changed into her night gown, and sat at her vanity to brush her hair. Staring at her reflection, Buffy wondered if she'd be able to be friends with William again. "He's just going to have to work his rear off. If he thinks he can waltz back in my life after five years and pretend things haven't changed, he's got another thing coming," She thought to herself. Just as she drifted off to the land of the faeries one last thought passed through her mind. "But my God he's hot."