High School Fun: Christmas News
by michebabyblue
Chapter 6-Christmas News

With Christmas coming, Conner finally asked Dawn out while they were at the bronze last night, and they have been going steady since then.

Jenny and Joyce became close friends and spent their free times talking about their children’s relationships and work.

Buffy was at the mall with Faith, Dawn, Willow, Cordy, Fred, Anya, Tara, and Sam for their guys Christmas presents. She was having trouble finding Angel a gift, she knew as long as it came from her heart, then he would love it. But nothing was quite right. She was about to give up when they came across an art supply store.

Remembering all of Angel’s art work in his house, and having actually pose for him a couple of times, she ventured into the shop. She looked around for a while before finding an experts art kit. She instantly knew that this is what she wanted to get him, and she brought it.

“Well at least you’re finally happy, but I still don’t have a present for Conner.” Dawn Complained.

Buffy looked over at her sympathetically, since dating Angel the Giles’ house had become a second home for her, and besides form Dawn, it didn’t look like he was interested in anything else.

That’s when an idea came into her head, she pulled Dawn to the side and whispered something into her ear. When Buffy was finished, Dawn had a huge smile on her face.
After hugging Buffy, Dawn quickly left to go home without saying goodbye to the others.

“What did you say to her Buffy” Tara asked
“Nothing much, just gave her an idea.”
“Must’ve been some idea, cause she completely forgot that we’re meeting the guys for movie and dinner.” Anya said looking quite happy about being with Xander soon.

The girls shopped around some more, buying little things for themselves, as well as their families and friends.
At 5:00 they headed over to the cinema and were surprised to find Dawn waiting with the guys. As they got closer each girl split off to receive a kiss and a hug from their guy.

“So did you ladies have a nice time.” Wesley asked
“We sure did, I found the perfect gift for Angel.”
“Really what is it” the man in question inquired.
“You’re just gonna have to wait for Christmas.” Cordelia said.

“Hey D, I thought you went home to work on your pressie”
“Well I was ¾ of the way there before I remembered”

After a few more minutes of small talk and making out the group headed in to watch the movie. When the movie finished they headed towards the restaurant, all the while laughing and talking about the movie. It was mutual agreement that it was the best night they had had in a while.

***

On Christmas Eve, Giles and Jenny invited everyone over to a party, and also invited the Summers to spend Christmas with them as well.

Not long into the party the phone started ringing and Giles moved into the library to take it.

Angel was trying to find Buffy so she could join in with the carols. Just as he was passing the room where the presents were stored he heard the sweetest voice singing ‘Silent Night’. Curious he popped his head in and was surprised to find Buffy putting her families presents in with his, mixing the two lots. He shuffled in memorized by her voice and beauty.

It wasn’t until she had finished the song that Buffy realized Angel was in the room.
“That was beautiful, just like everything else about you” he approached her and held her hand pulling her to him.
“Thanks but you weren’t suppose to find out until after Christmas.”
Angel immediately knew what Buffy was talking about. He felt relieved that he finally knew where she disappeared to.

“Buffy you have such a wonderful voice, why don’t you want anyone to know.”
Buffy thought about her answer.
“I don’t sing because I’m good at it. I sing because no matter how bad I feel it makes me happy and calm, just like you do.”

Angel smiled at her and graced her lips with a small kiss before going to the tree, and retrieving a present.
“I know we’re suppose to wait until tomorrow, but I want you to open it now.” He handed her a medium shaped box that was wrapped in silver metallic paper.

Angel watched nervously as Buffy lifted the lid. When he heard her gasp and saw her eyes light up with happiness he knew he had got her the right gift.

“Oh . . . Angel” Buffy breathed as she lifted the platinum gold cross that had a silver heart chain wrapped around it.

“I love you” Angel whispered with emotion.
Buffy looked up at him with wide eyes. She knew it was true from the look in his eyes.

“I love you” Buffy whispered back.
Angel gave her a quick gentle kiss, before burying his head in her hair. Unfortunately their moment was spoilt by Conner.

“Sorry guys but dad wants everyone in his study” Conner left the room, feeling guilty for interrupting. Still holding tightly onto Buffy’s hand, he led her out of the room.

“Angel, Buffy excellent” Giles then turned to address the whole room, which Angel noticed wasn’t filled with every guest, but just his family, the scoobies and Joyce.

“I just received a phone call from my hometown in England. It seems that my father is in some trouble and my family have to leave in a couple of days to England.”


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