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Part Two
Something akin to a mild electric jolt coursed through her body at his touch. An embrace that bridged the six years that they had been apart. Buffy still could not believe the miracle of seeing him bathed in the morning sunlight. In her heart the slayer gave a silent prayer of thanks for Angel's second chance at life.
Buffy felt herself drowning under Angel's penetrating gaze. His eyes glowed with so much love for her that in that she felt herself grow weak physically. Only Xander's deliberate coughing snapped them back to reality.
Angel held her tightly, as his mind tried to absorb the fact that finally they were together. But as the slayer returned the gesture, she remembered why she had left them and broke free fo his embrace.
I'm glad to see you " she looked up at Angel before turning to her friends "All of you." She smiled again. "So, Will, three days to the big day what's on the agenda?" Buffy attempted to make light conversation, aware that her friends were observing the exchange between her and Angel.
Angel was surprised at the sudden change in her attitude and at how casually she appeared to take their meeting. But if he was bothered by it, he said nothing. He could sense her fear, her uneasiness. He would wait for a better time to talk.
"Where's Oz?" Buffy asked As if in response, Oz' red jeep pulled into the parking lot. Willow's fiancee waved to the rest of the Scooby Gang. "Hey!".
They were all here , Buffy thought. Her friends. Angel. The people she cherished most in the world . And as she sat down to catch up on the goings-on in the lives of each one, the slayer realized just how much she missed their company. In the next few days, she promised herself, she would enjoy being with them . But she reminded herself not to let too much of her emotions show lest her enemies find out.
"The FBI. Hmm somehow, it is a fitting career choice.." Giles smiled fondly at Buffy. He had been her mentor, her Watcher throughout her early years as a slayer. As he made a silent appraisal of the young woman across the table, Giles could only thank the heavens she had stayed alive up to now.
"Yeah, perfect cover for your real job " Xander joked.
"Must be exciting , being an agent and all!: Willow said dreamily. "Oz and I never get to do any heart-stopping action anymore."
"It's ok for I day-job , I guess." Buffy admitted,. "But not as exciting as the movies make it out to be. Most of the time I end up doing research . I 'm assigned to what they call "X-files" cases mostly supernatural, unexplainable weird stuff so yeah it 's not far from what I've pretty much been doing the past years."
"You've lost weight." Angel obseved, concern evident in his voice.
"Can't be helped." Buffy replied, wanting more than anything else to avoid those eyes that seemed to always be on her."Between the morning rush and the evening patrols time for getting a full-course meal is already a luxury.
"So how are the wedding preparations coming along?" she switched the topic so quickly, Angel sensed the evasive tactic immediately.
"Well, we're off to the caterers" Willow sighed in resignation " Mom wants to add more dishes to the menu."
"And guess who's the designated chauffeur for the day ' Oz added, his lips curling into a mock frown.
"Problems with the in-laws already?" Xander teased , ducking quickly as Willow threatened to throw a handful of paper napkins his way.
A low ringing sound interrupted the conversation. Buffy took a cellphone from her jacket pocket. Yes? I see." She lowered her voice, unaware that her friends were listening in. "Ok. No, I can be there in 30 minutes ." She snapped the receiver shut and turned to the group.
"Guys, I hate to run, but something's come up. A major lead on a case." She stood up and picked up her helmet.
"Where are you headed?" Xander asked.
" Other side of town." She replied , hopping on her bike.
"Why, our hotel's on the way. We're staying around that area." Giles replied, barely hiding the excitement in his voice.
"So, what are we waiting for?" Xander asked.
Angel stood up and stood beside her. Buffy looked at him first, before turning to the others. " We? What do you mean we " She knew full well what her friends were trying to say.
"Aw, c'mon slayer we'll be good " Xander pleaded.
"No!" Buffy shot back . " No no no Look, there's very real danger there.." Buffy protested, shaking her head.
"Since when did that ever stop us?" Angel challenged.
"Besides, you never know you just might need us." Willow added.
Buffy turned to Oz for support but Willow's fiancee just raised his hands in a "don't ask me " pose. The slayer knew she was out-voted."Ok..ok.." Buffy sighed in resignation. "But you guys stay out of trouble."The Scooby gang raised their right hands in a mock promse.
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