This is my first Fan Fiction. EVER. Please go a little easy on me! While I appreciate all feedback/reviews, I would appreciate NO flaming. Constructive Criticism is very welcome though!
Nothing of Buffy belongs to me. I only greatly admire the story & producers. That being said, however, THIS STORY, is all MINE!
Thank you to Libby Lee Smythe for your review on Chapter 1!
I can't believe this is happening. Dawn thought.
Anya was home sick and her and Xander got stuck with sharing a blanket with each other, due to the unusually chilly weather. Whether Xander was just used to having someone curl up to him, or if he just liked Dawn, she didn't care! They were watching 10 Things I hate about you followed by Silence of the Lambs. She was keeping an eye on Buffy, because her and Spike were sharing a blanket & not arguing like normal. Finally she gave up on watching them, because Xander whispered something in her ear, that she didn't catch the first time.
"I'm sorry – I didn't quite catch what you said." She questioned.
"I'll stay here either until your mom gets home or Buffy gets home from Patrolling tonight, if you want." Xander repeated just as quietly with a slight wink.
"Su-Sure, that sounds great." She stuttered out.
Xander wrapped them up tighter, put his arm around her shoulders & she laid her head on his shoulder. He then grabbed her hand with his other hand & they just sat there, carressing each others hands.
I can't believe this is happening! Just when I got over my crush on him! Is he being for real? How do I find out? Dawn's mind was racing.
Wow, what am I doing? Xander thought. I know she has a crush on me, and I do have to admit that I like her also. But what would Buffy say? Would she care? I guess I need to speak to her before anything happens!
"Uh, Buffinator, can I have a word with you – privately?" He said.
"Yes, but call me that again and you lose your teeth!" She said, sweetly.
"What's up Xand?" Buffy said.
"Okay, so don't hate me, but I'm really having some strong feelings for Dawn. It's not just because Anya isn't here, but I like Dawn. I haven't acted on it, because I don't want to die, but I really like her." He spoke in one breath.
"I know, Xander. I have been watching you out of the corner of my eye tonight. I can tell. I've seen you and her whispering back and forth. I know you looked very comfortable under that blanket." She said. "Don't sweat it. Mom likes you. You're one of my best friends. I have no problem with you being with her, but if you hurt her, or break her heart, I'll send Sp – I'll come after you and hurt you the same!"
"Are you serious, Buff? What do I tell Anya? I don't want to hurt her, but I'm just not sure I can handle much more of her!" He confessed.
"Do it how I did it with Riley. Just tell him that you are interested in someone else." She said, then wished she hadn't. "I probably shouldn't have said that."
"Wait, you and Riley broke up? Who are you interested in, other than him? Oh Jeez – Do I even want to know?" Xander stopped short.
"Xander, You can't be serious. I've just sat here and gave you MY permission to be with Dawn, and you are going to lecture me on who I want to be with? I want to be with Spike. I think I love him." Buffy said, huffily.
"Well, that is a relief – I thought you were going to say Angel again. You have killed him once, and that damn near killed you – I don't want to see you in that state again." Xander replied.
As Xander opened the door to Anya's apartment, he could hear moaning. Oh, I hope she's not in the bathroom throwing up. He checked the bathroom, Nothing there. He checked the kitchen, living room & dining room. Nothing!
He peeked in the cracked door of their bedroom and Anya was straddling someone else. It was all Xander could do, not to go in there & strangle the guy Anya was on top of. He pushed the door open, at the very end of opening it creaked. Anya turned around, the guy sat up.
"Anya? ANGEL? What the hell is going on? I thought you were 'sick' Anya?" Xander spat out.
"Well, I just couldn't deal with putting up with the scoobies tonight. You and I have been having problems for a while now, Xand. I couldn't stand to see Riley and Buffy all lovey dovey tonight. Tara & Willow are no better when it comes to that aspect. It really makes me realize, by seeing them together, how much you and I have lost what we had." Anya said, sympethetically.
"Just for the record, Anya, and don't get your hopes up here Angel – But Riley and Buffy aren't even together anymore. She broke up with him earlier this afternoon. She's in love with someone else. Someone no one could ever imagine." Xander replied. "And Anya, that's why I was coming over – Well, that and to see if you were feeling any better. You know what, If you and Angel want to be together, I give you all the happiness in the world. But how exactly is this going to work? If he gets true happiness, he'll turn into big bad vampire again – Won't he?"
"Turns out, that's just with humans, Xander. And are you sure you're not going to pummel me, for you walking on seeing Anya and I together? - I guess I should say TRY to pummel me." Angel said, with a laugh.
"No, Angel – That's fine. I give the two of you my … Well, I don't know. But I'm fine with you two. Have fun. Be happy. But Angel – hurt her, and I'll hurt you." Xander said with a smirk.
"Deal!" Angel & Anya said in unison.
Xander paused as he was walking out the door, "Oh and Anya – I did love you. But I know what you mean, I'll be over tomorrow to get my stuff, if that is okay? I need to get back to Buffy's. Joyce and Giles had a big date. Buffy has to go patrol, so she asked me to sit with Dawn until one or the other get home."
"That is fine, Xander. Take your time. It's not like there is that much of yours here, it won't take up too much room." Anya said, with a smile.
"Well, that was quite awkward!" Angel said. "But I'm glad he didn't try anything. I love you Anya – So much! I'm glad he gave us his blessing!"
"Oh Angel! Me too! I love you too!" Anya said happily as she straddled Angel again. "I hope you like lots and lots of sex!"
Angel laughed a deep throaty laugh. "Oh, I do baby!"
On the drive back to Buffy's, Xander's mind was racing. Wow, that was incredibly easier than I thought it would be. Angel and Anya. Who'd have thunk it? I guess it was just meant to be!
"BUFFY! Come here now!" Xander yelled before he even got the door to her house open. As he opened the door, he got a good glimpse of some Spuffy make out session.
"Oh, Gag! I'm fine with you two as long as you don't make me watch that again!" Xander said.
"Oi, Mate. No one made you watch that. Can't blame your bad timing skills." Spike said.
"Buffy, that was so much easier than I thought it was! Thank you for your input!" Xander told Buffy.
"Oi, I've missed something haven't I?" Spike said, with confusion in his voice?
"Yeah, a little. Can I have a word with Xander real quick?" Buffy asked Spike with love – pure love in her eyes.
"Absolutely. I need a fag anyways! I'll be outside." Spike said.
How did I land this one? Never in my life did I think I could get someone nearly as good as her. She's like an Angel! With her halo of blond hair, so very sweet & loving. I love this broad! I love her oh so much! Spike thought, silently.
Back inside, Xander and Buffy were sitting at the kitchen table.
"Where's Dawn?" Xander asked.
"Taking a quick shower. She was shivering, so I told her to go take a hot shower to warm up." She replied.
"Well, I could have – " Xander was cut off.
"I don't want to hear it. I give you my blessing with her, but I don't need to hear this! Do not take advantage of her, Xand. I'm trusting you to love her and make her happy!" Buffy interrupted. "Now how was that easier than you thought it would be?"
"Well, I walked in, and couldn't find Anya. I heard noises and I thought she may be getting sick. I looked everywhere, other than the bedroom, and when I walked by the bedroom, the door was cracked. She was straddling someone else. I walked in. And they sat up. I said I thought you were sick, and she said she hadn't been feeling well, but she didn't know if she could take all the lovey dovey stuff that goes on around here when the gang is all together. You and Riley, and Tara and Willow. She said it was too much for her and she knew we had been having problems, so she said she was sick." Xander said.
"Wow, so who was she with? And Riley was the one causing all the lovey dovey with him. Until today, I had no clue that Spike felt anything for me, or I would have never led Riley on. Though, I do think he deserved it with what I found him doing today. Who knows how long he had been cheating on me." Buffy replied.
"I'll only tell you who she was with if you promise not to be mad. And I understand." He replied.
"I promise – I think – Was it Riley?" She asked.
"No, definitely not. It was Angel. When I asked about the whole true happiness thing, and him turning back into a bad vampire, he said that is only the case with humans. With Anya being a vengence demon, I guess that doesn't matter." He said, cautiously.
"Oh, well that's a shocker. My ex lover with your ex lover. She can have him. I am totally over him. –Okay well maybe not completely, but enough. I know I can never have him. I'm totally fine with that." Buffy said, as Spike came up behind her.
"I'm sorry. It's chilly out there, even for me!" he said.
"It's fine. Thanks Xander, for telling me. Take care of Dawnie while we're on patrol." Buffy said with a wink. "Mom should be back soon, unless – no, I will not think like that. I'll be back around 2 or so."
Thank you so much for reading! There will be more! I can't just leave y'all hangin' with this ending! Please, review Chapter 2.