Disclaimer: all characters belong to the evil Whedon *grr*
Pairing: B/A [main] C/X W/O
Distribution: My site [www.envy.nu/badreams/] fanficworld , who ever, jsut let me know.
Spoilers: NONE! It's an AU fic.
Time line: Present
Rating: PG<----Pure Fluff folks [For Now]
Summary: Buffy and Angel live in a world where Vampires, Demons and other things that go bump in the night are legend, but that dosen't mean that the other baddies that roam our World are gone.
Authors Notes: Buffy is 19, Angel is 20. Buffy NEVER dated Riley or Parker. Don't fall now folks, but she's a virgin. Everything else is explained through the story. This story is based on my life.
Feedback: Pretty please?
Dedication: To my fellow B/A shippers!

The crisp winter wind swept through the air, causing Buffy Summers to pull her jacket more firmly around her slim figure. California wasn't normally this cold, but for some reason, this winter had been unusually bitter. Nevertheless, Buffy continued to walk up Rebello Drive to her house. Buffy's life was simple, peaceful. She lived with her stepfather, Giles, who married her mother two years earlier. Unfortunately, Mrs. Summers died six moths ago after a long battle against cancer. She passed quickly, and painlessly. Though it didn't make Buffy's pain any less, it gave her a comfort zone, knowing her Mother didn't feel death overcome her.

Giles immediately took full and loving care of Buffy. At one point, prior to Mrs. Summer's death, Buffy's biological father came to claim his daughter. After a tiresome court battle, Giles claimed full custody of Buffy.

****

In any case, Buffy was like any nineteen year old girl who was trying to find her place in the world. She had four close friends, no more, no less. She rarely dated, having serious trust issues with men. Not that Giles was UN trust worthy, it was just that Buffy found it difficult to believe that your own father could get up and leave his own children behind, without so much as a good-bye.

****

Willow and Cordelia were her best friends, having grown up together. Oz and Xander, who grew up with the girls also, lived several houses down. The five of them were inseparable. They gave Buffy the love, the friendship, and the trust that she needed. Oz and Willow were dating, as so was Cordy and Xander. Despite Oz and Xander's goofy side, the two gave Buffy hope that there were still guys out there that were normal, passionate, and most of all, lovable. Even though, Buffy sometimes felt like the 'outcast' in the group. It wasn't that she didn't want a boyfriend, it was just that she didn't need another man related heartbreak.

****

Walking up the font porch, Buffy smelled the sweet aroma of Giles's cooking. That was Giles's Passion, cooking. That is, next to reading, and cross referencing. Opening up the door and stepping inside Buffy threw her book bag on a near by table. Walking into the kitchen, Buffy saw Giles watching over a steaming pot on the stove.

"Hey Dad, what's in the pot?" Buffy asked as she came up behind Giles.

Giles snapped his body around, almost knocking the pot off the stove in the process. "Oh, Buffy. I didn't hear you come in."
Chuckling, Buffy grabbed a spoon from a near by drawer and scooped up some of the rich, red tomato soup from the pot. Lifting it to her mouth, Buffy tasted the tangy liquid. "As always, Giles," She gestured with her now empty spoon," Absolutely delicious!"

He blushed and stuttered," Why, thank you Buffy." Turning back to the pot, he added some more oregano, and some other ingredient from the cabinet. "So tell me how was collage today?"

Pulling herself up on the counter, Buffy shrugged," The same. Babbling teachers, annoying students, noisy halls. It's good to be home."

Giving a good hearted laugh, Giles turned off the burner and placed the top back on the pot. "Also, I should tell you that a friend of mine, Mr. O'brian and his son will be visiting for several weeks. They'll be staying in the guest bed."

"Have a met him?" Buffy asked, swinging her feet casually.

"Who? Mr. O'brian or his son?" Giles asked.

Buffy considered this for a moment, "Both."

"No, this will be a new experience for you. I believe that his son is actually your age, maybe a few months older." Giles replied, as he began to set the table with silver ware.

Jumping off the counter, Buffy reached up into a near by cabinet to pull out the plates, " Great, I'm always up for some fun. So, when are they coming?"

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Turning to face Giles, Buffy gave him a mock-angry look," Let me guess, that would be them?"

Choosing to ignore Buffy's question, Giles walked out of the kitchen to answer the door. Buffy followed him, hot on his heels. "Daddy-Giles is not in the mood for humor today," she rambled, hoping that he didn't hear her.

With one swift movement, Giles pulled open the door and smothered the person on the other side with a big hug, mumbling something about 'long time, no see' The man walked into the house, and into the light where Buffy could see better.

"Buffy, I want you to meet Mr. Wayne O'brian," Giles said, ushering the man farther in to the house with his hand.

Mr. O'brian was without a doubt handsome. His body muscular, his shoulders brood. He had curly, sleek, black hair and a mustache that reminded Buffy of a criminal in the wild west Hollywood movies. "It's nice to meet you," Buffy said politely, extending her hand.

Mr. O'brian would have done of it. He captured her hand in his and brought it up to his mouth where he place a single kiss on Buffy's a pleasure to meet you also Buffy." He replied, as he straightened back up. " Giles never informed me that his step daughter was so beautiful."

Buffy blushed.

Giles shook his head, nothing had obviously changed since High School. Wayne was still the same, the Charmer," So tell me, where's that son of yours?"

"He's getting the luggage out of the car," Mr. O'brian gestured to the open door," Always the gentlemen," he glanced at Buffy. "Did I mention that he was single?"

Buffy blushed again.

As if on que, a young man walked through the front door with assorted suit cases hanging off of him. Giles and Mr. O'brian were prompt at getting the bags off, but the whole scene made Buffy feel like she was watching a bunch of clowns at a circus.

Mr. O'brian Son, had his back to Buffy, making it impossible to see his face. As he placed the last bag on the floor, he turned to face her.

//Damn//

"Buffy, I would like you to meet my son, Angel." Mr. O'brian said proudly, good-naturally slapping him on the back.

Buffy couldn't speak, she thought that Mr. O'brian was handsome? Mr. O'brian looked like a baboon next to Angel. His brown hair, short and spiky. His shoulders were broad and structured. His body was toned and his face, angelic, but the quality she admired most were his eyes. Deep pools of brown, she could easily lose herself in, those eye that she was already lost in.
//wipe the drool of your face Buffy! //

Angel wasn't fairing any better. He was awed by her petite figure, that he felt he could easily protect in his strong embrace. Her hair that created a golden waterfall. Her eyes, so much like a cats, they amazed him. She was beautiful, absolutely //Down Angel//

Reality clicked in, and hormones were put under control. Buffy took in upon herself to be the one to make the first step," Hi, I'm Buffy."

Angel swallowed roughly, "It's nice to meet you."

"You too." Buffy said, almost whispering.

Giles cleared his throat, breaking the two teenagers from their stare-a-thon, "I believe that dinners ready."

****

Part Two

After a five star dinner, courtesy of Giles, Buffy and Angel were left alone in the kitchen while Giles and Wayne discussed baseball statistics, the stock market, and old high school memories in the back room

****

The attraction between the two teenagers was undeniable. The fact that the man sitting right across from her was not only single, handsome, and a complete gentlemen, but he was someone who Buffy felt she could spend the rest of her life with. //whow, slow down// Not only did it scare Buffy, but it gave her a taste of something she'd never had the privilege of experiencing, love.

"So..." Angel spoke, cracking the awkwardness that hung over the room like a fog, " I...Umm...I heard about you mother, I'm very sorry."

Buffy smiled at him, touched by his concern and sympathy. "Thank you."

"I know how it feels, my Mom died too." He inquired sadly, his eyes drifting to the table top.

Buffy felt empathy with him now, the feeling of knowing another's grief. "If you don't mind me asking, how did she die?"

Angel eyes bore into hers, "Drunk Driver."

"I'm sorry," Buffy replied, somehow she felt as if the kitchen walls were closing in on her.

"So tell me, what do you do for fun around here?" Angel asked, trying to lighten the heavy situation surrounding them.

Buffy laughed at his question, what was there really to do in Sunnydale. There was the 'Bronze' but even that place grew old after a while. "Well, there's the Bronze..."

"The what?"

"The Bronze, it's a club. Anyway, there's also the Movies, mall, museum, Art Gallery, the beach. The selections of entertainment in Sunnydale are limited." Buffy informed, clearly wondering why he wanted to know the Hotspots in Sunnydale //Maybe a date?//

Angel smiled and stood from his seat," We'll have to go somewhere this week, just you and me."

Buffy smiled also, as Angel continued to approach her," You mean like a date?" Buffy asked, batting her eye lashes. She was flirting, plain and simple.

Their faces were inches apart, their lips centimeters. "Yeah a date."

They were so close, too close. "That sounds like fun."

Angel leaned in further, as his lips were about to descend on hers ... the doorbell rang.

Buffy groaned and stood up from her seat. "Hold that thought."

walking through the kitchen door, Angel followed Buffy out and into the foyer. Reaching for the knob, she opened to
find...Riley Finn.

He blinked, and smiled. Obviously trying to play in cool. He blinked again, his hair was in his eyes. //Just cut your hair moron//

"Hey Buffy!" Riley practically shouted as he invited himself into the house, "Sup, girlfriend?"

//OH MY GOD//

Angel's heart broke. She had a Boyfriend.

"Riley, what the hell are you doing here?" Buffy sneered

Or Not.

"I was grading papers from Psych and I came across yours, and it made me think of you. So, I said what the heck, I'll come and visit you." Riley said, then looked at Angel," Who are you?"

"A friend," Buffy said. "And I find myself asking again, what are you doing here Riley?"

"Oh yeah!" He smacked himself in the head //wish he did it harder// "I came to ask you if you've reconsidered going on a date with me?"

How should she say this, "No"

"Tomorrow?"

"No!"

"I'll pick you up at eight."

"Which part of 'NO' didn't you understand?" Buffy asked, flabbergasted at his stupidity.

Angel couldn't help but laugh, this guy was an idiot.

"Well, If you're going to play hard to get then be that way, I have to get back to tend my crops and feed my cows!" Riley informed as he skipped back out the door, very much the same way he came in.

Buffy slammed the door behind him, and turned to face Angel. "I'm sorry about that. He's just a guy at the University who won't stop asking me out. So, what were we doing before we were interrupted?"

Angel remembered. "We were..." //about to kiss// "...Talking about places that I was going to take you on our date."

"Oh," Buffy said, disappointed. She was actually hoping he'd say something along the lines of 'KISS ME' but no such luck. "SO, where are you taking me?"

He stepped closer, "How about we go out for some coffee tomorrow night?"

"Sounds good to me,"

Part Three

"So, spill Buffy, when's the date?" Cordelia demanded as he flopped down on the couch next to Buffy and Willow. " I mean Angel is a total hottie."

Buffy giggled,"You're telling me, and to top it all off he's so sweet and such the gentlemen," she sighed, " the date is tomorrow night, It's not that big of a deal. We're just going to get coffee, we're not getting married."

Willow couldn't believe her ears," Not a big deal?" She stood and faced Buffy, scolding her like a mother. " It is so a big deal Miss. Summers! You haven't been out on a date for like THREE years!"

"She's right you know." Cordelia added, "Little Miss. Virgin."

Buffy laughed, for as long as she could remember her friends were always hooking her up with some guy. Most of the time the date ended so badly that Buffy would avoid Will and Cordy just so they wouldn't ask how the date went.

"But that's the past!" Cordelia continued. "You have a hot guy downstairs who, as far as I can tell, is falling head over heels in love with you."

****

The Next Night

"It's a pretty night, I'm glad we decided to walk." Buffy said as she and Angel strolled down her street.

Angel had to admit, it was beautiful out. The crisp winter wind, the flickering stars. There wasn't anyone else on the roads. It was like this night was made for him and Buffy. "So am I."

"So, tell me. How long do you plan on staying in Sunnydale?" Buffy causally asked, kicking a stone. She didn't want to let herself fall head over heels //to late for that// for the guy if he was leaving next week.

Angel smiled at her and shrugged, "I was acutely thinking of living here. I'm going to check out UC Sunnydale on Monday."

Buffy heart filled with hope," Really, I think that's great. You'd get along with all my friends. I have a feeling they'd really like you."

"Why's that?" Angel inquired, as the expresso Pump came into sight.

"Well," Buffy skipped," They're a lot like you, really sweet and kind. I always feel like the out cast in the group. Xander has Cordy, and Wills had Oz. It's nice to have someone else, you know, for me to hang out with when it's date night." Buffy blushed," not that I'm implying that you and I are going to date, or be serious," she was a sellout. "Oh," Angel chuckled. She was beautiful. leaning forward he whispered into her ear, "Don't be so sure."

****

"So, this is nice and awkward," Buffy confessed as she and Angel mounted the steps to her house. "You know normally, a guy drops the girl off at her house and goes home, but it's like you live here to. You know what I mean?"

Angel laughed, turning to face her, "I see your point. I mean because normally, the guy will walk the girl to the door step, kiss her, then walk away thanking about how great it was."

He was implying the obvious and Buffy knew it. "Are you saying that you want to kiss me?"

He stepped closer, "More then anything."

His lips descended on hers, meeting in a single, but bittersweet kiss.

//Her First True Kiss//

Pulling back, Angel found Buffy's cheeks completely flushed. She must have known also, because she covered her face in her hand and groaned. " I feel like Drew Berrymore, in Never been Kissed."

Part Four

"So how was the date last night Buffy?" Cordelia asked as she, Willow, and Buffy made their way across the UC Sunnydale campus.

Buffy smiled at the memory, "It was great. There's going to be a second."

Willow's eyes shot opened and she covered her mouth with her hand in mock-surprise, "Buffy. A guy. A second date? What is this world coming to?"

"I got to say, Buffy, you've really got it for Angel." Cordelia said. "Was there a door step kiss?"

Buffy bit her bottom lip.

Willow and Cordy screamed like school girls.

"Buffy got kissed, Buffy got kissed by Angel!" Willow chanted, jumping up and down.

"An Angel?" Xander interrupted as he made his way over to the girls, "Buffy got kiss by an Angel?"

Willow gave him a dirty look, "No, genius. Buffy got kissed by Angel, the guy staying a her house."

A look of understanding crossed Xander's face," I got it." He pointed behind him, " would that be the Angel you speak of?"

Sure enough, there was Angel walking along side Oz, making there was over to the girls.

Buffy swallowed hard. Not only was Angel absolutely gorgeous, but he was stirring up emotions that Buffy had well hidden deep inside her heart.

"Hey all," Oz said as he met up with the group. " Willow," he kissed her on the lips.

Angel smiled at Buffy, and took her hand," You'll have to give me the grand tour of this place." He gestured around the campus.

She barely heard his question, she was to busy focusing on the hand of hers that he was holding. "Oh, sure. That's right you enrolled here."

He shook his head, "Even got my own apartment."

"Well, in that case how about that tour." She tugged at his hand, pulling him away from the group." Bronze tonight?" She called to her friends.

"You bet, Buff. and you..." He pointed to Angel, "better be there."

Angel laughed," Of course."

With that Buffy and Angel walked off, hand in hand.

Willow exhaled. "They SO want each-other."

****

"Should I wear this outfit or this one?" Buffy asked as she stood in front of her floor length mirror. She held up two sets of clothes. " Do I want to go with trendy?" She showed the audience a pair of hip hugger jeans and a low cut, gold halter top. "or, fancy." She held up a long blue skirt and black tank top.

Oz and Giles showed signs of distress. They weren't ones for picking out female clothes, but they were the only people Buffy could find.

Oz shook his head, "While I do like the gold, I'm not sure about the jeans,"

"OZ! You're not helping!" Buffy shouted," I want to look decent when Angel sees me tonight."

Giles placed his hand on his daughters shoulders," Buffy, what ever you wear, you look beautiful. Don't stress over this."

Buffy smiled, "Thank you, that was sweet." The look of frustration returned. "but you're still NOT helping."

Throwing his hands up in defeat, Giles went back to stand beside Oz.

There was a soft knock of the door, and it opened slightly to revel Mr. O'brian.

"Oh sorry, am I interrupting?" He apologized.

Buffy pulled the door opened further, inviting him in. "Of course not. The guys were helping me pick out an outfit for tonight."

Mr. O'brian Smiled. "Ah, yes. You have second date with Angel.

Buffy blushed and continued looking through her drawers of clothing. "Oh! I wish there was a girl here. Where's Cordy and Will?"

"Cor had Cheer Leading, and Will went to pick her up." Oz informed.

Buffy threw her head back, ready to scream in udder frustration. "God! I wish Mom was here!"

The room fell silent.

Buffy turned her back to the guys, not wanting them to see her tear filled eyes.

"If I may," Mr. O'brian stepped up behind Buffy, "I happen to know that Angel likes the trendy look." He pointed to the Gold Halter and Jeans.

Turning to face him, Buffy gave him the warmest smile that she could muster. "Thank you." She whispered.

Several stray tears fell down her face, and Mr. O'brian pushed them away with his thumbs. "Hey, none of that. You got a hot date tonight."

Buffy laughed.

****

The Bronze was relatively empty when Buffy and Oz arrived. Scanning the small crowd, Buffy looked for Angel. Sure enough there he was, surrounded by Harmony and her Gang.

Bowing her head, Buffy felt her heartbreak.

Suddenly, she felt someone lifting her chin up. She met eyes with Angel.

"Hey," She managed to say," I see you have some groupies or new friends."

Angel put on an amused smile, "Those girls. Nah, I like you." He kissed her softly on the lips.

Pulling, back Angel noticed that her eyes were slightly blood shot, as if she'd been crying. "Hey, what's wrong? Your eyes...have you been crying?"

Giving him a weak smile," A little."

He enveloped her in a big hug, kissing the crown of her head. "Tell me, what's wrong."

Her voice was muffled by his shirt. "Later. Lets just have a good time."

****

Meeting up with the gang at a near by table, Buffy quickly took a seat next to Cordy and gestured for Angel to sit next to her. Sure enough, he sat down and wrapped a protective arm around her.

Slowly, Harmony and her gang walked past the table. It was so obvious that she wanted Angel to notice her that even Oz noticed it.

"And today we witness the biggest cry for attention the history of the world." Oz commented.

Cordelia nodded, "Oh, that was so desperate, it was pathetic."

Even so, Buffy felt jealously rise in her, a dangerous flame. Grabbing Angel's hand, Buffy pulled him center floor.

//Everytime our eyes meet
This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take //

"Lets Dance." She murmured into his ear.

Cordelia and Willow looked at each-other, then back at Buffy and Angel.

//Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away //

Buffy and Angel begin to slow dance, her movements are very sensual. Turning around, Buffy spooned in against Angel, pulling his arms around her waist.

//I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams //

Slowly grinding her hips and shoulders against him, she reached up with her hand and gently stroked Angel's face.

//I don't know how you what you do
I'm so in love with you, it just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life with you by my side //

Harmony looked on in jealously, and disbelief. Catching Harmony's jealous look, Buffy continued her grinding. Turning her head to Angel, Buffy smiled. "Think she's jealous?" Angel swallowed hard as Buffy slowly slithered around him, making sure not to lose contact with his body.

Angel laughed and tightened his grip around her body," If not her, then every guy in this building."

//Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you //

****

"Thanks for walking me home." Buffy said as she and Angel walked up her drive way, hand in hand.

He gave his trademark smile, "It was my pleasure."

"So, do you need any help moving into your apartment?" Buffy asked, fumbling for her keys, that were lost somewhere in her
purse.

"Sure, I could use all the help I can get," he answered, retrieving her keys from the side pocket of her coat.

He handed them to her, and she blushed in embarrassment. "Oh, I knew they were somewhere."

He pushed a piece of hair behind her ears. " What's wrong?"

She sighed and sat down on the front step of her porch. "I don't know. I've just been off today."

He sat down next to her," Do you want to talk about it?"

She shrugged," No offense, but it's kind of a girl-talk type of thing."

He took her hand, "That's, OK, but there is actually something I want to talk to you about," he stood and twiddled his hands nervously. "I know that you and I have been on two dates, and I know it may seem like I'm jumping the gun about this, but I just have to..."

"Angel, you're babbling." She cut in.

He sat back down next to her, "I'm falling in love with you, faster then I ever thought possible. And I just want to know that I have you, that you have me. Like we're together."

She was going to make him say it all.

He smiled," Be my girl?"

Buffy didn't answer, she just kissed him.

****

Two Nights Later

"And, that's the last of it." Buffy huffed, as she placed a box filled with an assortment of Angel's belongings on the floor in his new apartment. " I think you're set."

Angel grinned and walked over to her, placing a soft kiss on her lips. "Thank you for helping me."

She played with the collar of his shirt, "It was no problem."

Pushing some boxes out of the way, Angel created a seat and gestured for Buffy to sit next to him. "I wanted to ask you something."

Arching her eyebrows in confusion, Buffy accepted his request by sitting next to him," I'm all ears."

He smiled as she leaned her chin on his shoulder," I was thinking, maybe you, Xander, Cordy, Will, and Oz would like to come to my beach house in Florida. You know, for spring break."

Her eyes shinned with delight and she practically knocked him off the semi-seat as she smothered him a hug. "Ohmygod! I'd love to!" She pulled back and composed herself, "And I'm sure the gang would love it too." She squealed again, "This is going
to be great. When do we leave?"

He laughed at her reaction, "Friday."

"How ever shall I repay you?" She teased as she brought her lips close to his.

He swallowed, she had this intoxicating effect on him; he loved her. Spiritually, Mentally, physically. His first love, his first true love. But he would wait to tell her, only because he didn't want to push her. He knew that she had issues with trusting men, and he wanted to prove to her that she could trust him, under any circumstance.

"Well, how about a kiss." His breath was hot against her lips.

With that, she surrendered to his long, passionate kiss.

****

"Check!"

"Bathing Suit?"

"Check!"

"Underwear?"

"XANDER!"

Upon hearing his name, Xander strolled out of the bathroom with an evil smirk on his face. He stared at Buffy, who's glare showed of stern, with a hint of sarcasm.

"Sorry Buff, couldn't resist." Xander explained.

"Well, learn to." Buffy ordered as she turned to zip up her suit case. "Angel is being nice and taking us on the trip, so don't act up!" With a swift shove, the attempted to close the case again, No such luck. She sat on it, trying to push it down further. The case didn't move.

Noticing her distress, Xander removed Buffy from the top of the suitcase, and zipped it in one smooth motion, "You know sometimes you just need man."

Buffy rolled her eyes.

****

"Flight 265 arriving from Sunnydale California!"

The group of six stepped of the plane, as the warm Florida air smothered them. The airport was crowed with hundreds of travelers, moving in and out of the hot state.

"This is so exciting!" Cordelia wailed. "I've always wanted to come here!"

Xander smiled at his Girlfriend, "So easily amused."

Cordelia good naturally hit him across the chest.

"Now, now you two." Buffy scolded as she took Angel's hand in hers. "None of that, this is our spring break and we're going to make the most of it, which means NO violence."

Angel smiled, "Yeah, picking up pieces of my friends body parts isn't something I'd want to do."

Willow's face contorted in disgust, "Whoa, way to much imagery."

Walking out the front doors of the port, Oz waved down two cabs. "So, we'll all meet at Angel's place?"

They nodded in unison, as Angel began to back the suitcases in and on top of the cabs. "You have the address?" Angel questioned.

Oz whipped out a piece of paper from his pocket, "way ahead of you"

****

"My God Angel! This place is amazing!" Buffy cried, in awe at the beach house. It had three floors, with large windows on each level. The third floor was all balcony, so you could sleep, literally, under the stars. The colors were basic whites and peaches. The place was absolutely beautiful.

The other four were to shocked to say words. Well, that is, except Xander.

"So, when do we eat?"

****

"Thank go for Pizza. No, Delivery." Oz said, as he devoured a third slice of pizza.

"I love spring break." Willow sighed.

"I love food." Xander added.

Buffy shook her head, holding back a laugh. It was good to see her friends relaxed and laughing. College was great, but after a while it took a toll on your sanity.

"You know," Cordelia swallowed her pizza. "I remember when we were all younger, we used to dream we were famous movie stars and lived in Florida, which didn't make much sense because Hollywood is in Cali."

Angel smiled, and slipped down next to Buffy, allowing her to take comfort in his presence. Buffy leaned into his embrace, and sighed in contentment.

"You know what I remember best." Oz said, as Willow leaned her head on his shoulder, "The Scooby gang."

A moment of laughter erupted throughout the group.

"I'm afraid to ask." Angel said, looking into Buffy's eyes.

"Well, you see." Xander stood, "We loved Scooby Doo when we were young, so we made the Scooby gang. We used to solve mysteries." He quivered an eyebrow. "Reprise. Pretended to solve mysteries. Any way, we used to hold meetings in Buffy's tree house."

Willow giggled, "We were so naive, but it was so much fun."

Buffy jumped in," My Mom used to help us find cases." She frowned. "She even brought snacks to the tree house for us. She used to call them the Scooby snacks."

Angel smiled sympathetically.

"It was..." He vision fogged. "Stupid." She swallowed. "I'll be right back, I need some air." Buffy quickly stood and walked out the backdoor.

Willow and Cordelia frowned, then looked at Angel. "her Mother's death was hard on her." Willow informed. "A lot harder then she's like to admit. Maybe you should talk to her." She shrugged.

Mouthing 'Thank you,' Angel followed Buffy out the backdoor.

****

"Starlight, star bright, first star I see tonight I wish I may, I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight." Buffy recited the popular rhyme, gazing at the stars.

The night air was warm and comforting. The ocean waves lapped gently up against the cool beach. The sand felt fresh and dry on her feet.

Suddenly, a pair of hands slipped around her waist. Buffy craned her neck to see Angel beaming at her.

"Hey," He whispered softly against her cheek.

"Hey." She replied, nuzzled in his neck.

"You OK?" He questioned softly.

"All better now." She turned in his embrace. "It's just hard sometimes, you know."

He shook his head, understanding completely. "I Know."

Buffy attempted to lighten the subject, "SO, what are the plans for tomorrow?"

Angel smiled, and his eyes wondered in delight, "I'm taking everyone out on the boat. We'll swim and go tubing. It'll be a blast."

She kissed his chin. Then his cheeks, followed by his eyelids. "I can't wait."

Taking her lips into his own, Angel kissed her with raw passion. He felt her arms tighten around his neck, and he pulled her flush up against him, intending on bringing her as close as humanly possible. He heard her moan in response.

The Moon cast an eerie glow on the waters surface, creating the shadows of the kissing lovers to be imprinted the sand.

Back at the beach house, on the balcony, the other two couples watched the scene UN ravel before them.

Xander pulled up a chair, "Man, this is better then Passions."

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