Sigma Delta Gamma

Author: Jo

Disclaimer: I don’t own them. They belong to Joss Whedon.

Rating: PG-13 to NC-17

Distribution: If you have my first two stories you can take this one as well. If you want it please feel free to ask. I don’t bite.

Summary: Buffy and Angel meet up in college.

Dedication: To anyone that has read my previous two stories.

Author’s note: I’m sorry if I’m offending anyone that’s into sororities and fraternities, but then again I really don’t care what anyone thinks.

Feedback: Love it. Hate it. I need to know. It’s the only way I’ll know who’s reading it.

Italics denote lyrics or flashback

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1

Buffy Anne Summers had just graduated High School and was about to start off her first year of college at UC Sunnydale. College is basically every person being their own individual and not being in a clique. Buffy was excited to start off a new life in UC Sunnydale and leaving the memories of Sunnydale High behind. Mainly Buffy wanted to leave behind the memory of her boyfriend of two years, Jeff Chambers who decided that they should breakup. She was heart broken about this, but her best friend Willow told her that things would get better and she’ll find a guy and start going out again. Though in Buffy’s case she didn’t want to meet a guy and start a relationship again. She wanted to start college, enjoy her time and not worry about some guy telling her what to do.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel McCrohan was starting his third year at UC Sunnydale. He liked the school and somehow he just didn’t know how he joined a fraternity. Why oh why did he join? He still had no clue. He blamed it all on Xander Harris. Xander told him that he’d meet a lot of guys to hang out with. Instead Angel noticed that most of the time the guys partied a lot and got drunk. It’s not that he didn’t join them, but it was happening all the time. He was hoping that the reunion with their sister chapter, that he’d meet a nice girl that wouldn’t just talk about herself or ask him what type of car he drove.

“Hey Angel, aren’t you glad that we will be in college together now?” Angel was interrupted by his thoughts and looked at the dark haired female.

“Sure thing Faith. I always wanted my kid sister to follow me around. I just hope that you don’t get yourself into any trouble, like you did in high school.”

“Me? Why big brother, I’m appalled! How could I do such a thing like that,” she said sarcastically. Angel laughed.

“Speaking of college, have you thought about joining any activities when you enter this fall?”

“I don’t know. I’ll see all the cute guys and then make up my mind. Hey, maybe you can hook me up with one of your frat guy friends.” He looked at her.

“Yeah, right. There’s no way I’m letting my little sister near those guys.”

“But Angel.”

“No buts about it. I’m your big brother and what I say is final. End of discussion.” She looked at her brother. She knew that Angel was looking over her, but he sure can be annoying, oh let me correct myself a pain in the ass. But she loved Angel.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was up in her room and was talking to Willow about UC Sunnydale.

“I still can’t believe that I graduated and now I’m going to attend college this fall. It’s a miracle.”

“Come on Buffy. You’re acting as if it wasn’t going to happen.”

“Come on Will, you know perfectly well that Synde man wanted my ass out of school. He was always looking for an opportunity. Okay enough about that. So how are Oz and Xander?” Willow blushed at the thought of Oz. She missed her boyfriend. He was off in LA with Dingoes Ate My Baby playing in UCLA.

“Oz is fine. As for Xander, he’s enjoying the life as a frat guy. He’s telling corny jokes and is still the butt of all jokes.”

“Great. You know there’s this part of me that’s excited about college, but then it’s like I don’t want to go. Does it make sense or am I babbling?” Willow laughed.

“You’re not babbling. Just think of it his way you’ll meet a ton of college guys and forget about Jeff Chambers. Since I’m joining a sorority, I figure you’ll meet a nice frat guy there.” Now it was Buffy’s turn to laugh.

“Will, did you eat too many pixie sticks? There’s no way I’m joining a sorority, let alone meet a frat guy. A typical frat guy does the following things, has a huge ego, plays football and loves to drink beer and do Jell-o shots.”

“Buffy you can’t just stereotype guys in a fraternity like that. There are some guys that aren’t like that.”

“I know Willow, Oz is an exception, but you have to admit that most frat guys do what I said. Besides I’m not interested in hooking up with a guy. If I meet a guy, I just want it to be purely platonic.” Though Willow heard the words of her best friend, she knew that Buffy wouldn’t mind being in a relationship.

Buffy on the other hand thought it was best to not rush into anything. Jeff wanted her to have sex with him before he headed off to UCLA, but Buffy wasn’t ready. Though they dated for two years. They never had sex with one another. All she wanted was to meet a guy and be friends with.

~*~*~*~*~*

It was the last day of summer and the whole gang decided to meet up at The Bronze. Well basically the gang consisted of Buffy, Willow and Cordelia. Buffy figured she’d enjoy her last moment at The Bronze ‘cause starting tomorrow it was a whole brand new life at UC Sunnydale.

“Aren’t you two excited about tomorrow? New classes, professors and books to open up our minds.”

“Sure thing Willow. I’m excited, but not like you though. I’m just glad that Mom doesn’t mind that I’m dorming,” Buffy said laughing.

“I just can’t wait to join a sorority. You get to meet other girls and I hear that the frat guys look really gorgeous.”

“Yeah, sure thing. Most of the guys probably partied so much that the brain cells that they have left are enough for them to chug down some beer. I can’t wait for those keggers,” Buffy replied sarcastically.

“Well Buffy just because you’re not interested doesn’t mean we have to follow you. Though I do recommend that you join a sorority. You might find the perfect guy. Speaking of guys you know Faith McCrohan, well her brother’s in a fraternity and I heard he’s a looker.”

“That’s great Cordy, but I’m just not interested in meeting a guy now. If I do, I just want to be friends.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy had an early class and it was Art History. She wondered why she chose a class this early even to begin with. As she wandered down the hall to her Art History class, she passed by a guy that seemed to have caught her attention. He was tall, well built body with broad shoulders, dark brown hair with spikes and the most gorgeous brown eyes she’s ever seen. But the thing that caught her attention the most was his smile. It was more of a smirk and she wondered if it was for her or was he thinking of someone else. So she smiled in return and then headed on her way.

Angel spotted the petite lady as soon as she made her entrance down the hall. Her blonde hair was done in ponytails, so she looked more like an innocent schoolgirl than a college girl. She wore a long skirt and a small white T-shirt that said “BAD GIRL.” Angel smiled at her hoping she’d smile back and she did.

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As everyone was seated the professor introduced herself as Ms. Sandra Kent. She then went on with the syllabus with the class, the books and then attendance. Then since there wasn’t much left to do, she had a video set for the class to watch.

“Oh, great. She already wants us to start off with writing notes. I so didn’t want to do this.”

“Shh.” Buffy looked over it and was that guy that smiled at her in the hall.

‘I can’t believe this! He’s shushing me already. I don’t even know his name. This is just great.’

Angel looked at her facial expression and noticed that she was furious at him. ‘She sure looked cute being mad at me. Hey! Where is this coming from? Just calm yourself Angel.’

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was glad so glad that her first day of classes were over. She headed towards the bookstore to get the required books for her classes. The line wasn’t as long as it was earlier during the day, so she knew for sure that she’d be in and out in no time. Buffy made her purchases and on her way out she ran smacked into what she thought was a wall, but instead it was a guy’s chest. Her books fell and she tilted her head and looked into those same brown eyes.

“You should watch…” He was speechless after he stared into those hazel eyes.

“You!”

“Sorry about that. Let me help you there.” He picked up her books and handed them to her. As he laid the last book on her arms his fingers gently grazed against hers. The touch of his fingers passing against hers he felt something run though inside him. He hoped that maybe she felt that spark as well. He smiled at her before they both rose up.

“Thanks. I’ll see you around.” She turned and left with a smile on her face.

“Yeah, see you around,” he whispered to himself.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was back in her dorm room in Stevenson Hall, dropped her books on her desk and plopped down on her bed.

“I can sense that someone had an eventful day. Who left that smile on your face?”

“I’m just happy,” she lied. It was definitely the mystery guy that she saw three times in one day.

“I know that look on you face. It’s a guy. Who is he?”

“That’s the problem, Willow. I don’t even know who he is. I’ve seen him three times already. He has the sweetest smile and these brown eyes that I could drown myself into,” she said happily.

“You’ve got a crush on mystery guy. You should ask him out.”

“No way Will. I doubt I’m his type anyway. Besides a guy like him probably already has a girlfriend that he’s devoted to.”

“You never know, you might meet him somewhere you least expect it.”

“Yeah, right,” she said laughing.

2

Meanwhile Angel went back to Delta Zeta Kappa and went straight into his room. The only thing he especially liked about Delta Zeta Kappa was that he had his own room. It was great just in case he met the right girl and wanted to be alone. A girl’s face came into his mind. Those green eyes were still pierced into his mind. Angel kept on thinking about the pretty blonde when someone entered his room.

“Hey Angel.”

“Don’t you ever think if knocking before entering someone’s room?”

“Actually no. Come on, Angel we all have to prepare for this weekend.”

“What’s this weekend?” He knew perfectly well. The upcoming weekend was to meet up with their sister chapter Sigma Delta Gamma.

“We get to meet the new babes. You might find your prefect match.” Angel laughed.

“No, thanks.” ‘I think I found my match, but I doubt she’ll be there.’

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy still didn’t understand how she let Willow and Cordelia to convince her to attend Sigma Delta Gamma’s meeting. As far as she knew sororities weren’t her things. She didn’t need a club to meet new friends.

“Tell me why again I should join you and Cordelia in a sorority?”

“It’ll be fun and you can meet new people. Come on Buffy maybe your mystery guy might appear,” Willow said smiling.

“I doubt it.”

“Buffy, you’re coming. End of discussion,” Cordelia said seriously. Buffy huffed and walked out the door with both women.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy and her friends arrived at Sigma Delta Gamma. She looked around and the decorations were in colors of purple and gold balloons. Then she swerved her head around and noticed the panther, which she presumed was their mascot. ‘What did I get myself into? I just can’t wait for female bonding. Yay!”

“Alright ladies, if you would kindly take your seats and I’ll begin.” All the women were seated. Some of them seemed eager to join this sorority, while others were simply forced against their own recognizance.

“Welcome ladies to Sigma Delta Gamma. I’m Darla Forrester and I’m the president of Sigma Delta Gamma. I’m guessing the reason why you came to this open house was to see whether or not joining this sorority is for you.”

“You can say that. But in my case I’m just here to check out the frat guys.” Buffy turned and looked at Faith.

“Faith, she might here you.”

“Don’t care B. I know you’re not too thrilled about joining.” Buffy cringed when she heard Faith call her B. She just detested that nickname. She accepted Buff or even Anne, but B she just didn’t like at all.

“I came because of my friends. How about you? You don’t seem like the type that’ll join a sorority to help out anyone.”

“You got that right B. I mostly joined because my Mom thinks it’ll give me some kind of stability. I’m doing it mostly to bug the hell out of my brother.” For some weird reason Buffy wanted to know how could she have a brother. ‘Was he psychotic as her, or just an ordinary guy? Yeah, right that’d be a miracle.’

“I didn’t know you have a brother.”

“Yeah, he’s in Delta Zeta Kappa. You’ll meet him.” Buffy just smiled. ‘Oh, great he’s a frat guy. I can’t wait to see what thing he has planned for me.’

~*~*~*~*~*

The guys made their introductions and were now waiting for their sister chapter to get acquainted.

“So Angel are you ready to meet some potential girlfriend? You get to talk, have a drink and party the night,” Xander said doing a silly dance.

“How many times do I have to tell you that I’m not interested,” he lied. He already had his eyes set on the petite blonde with those green eyes that made him smile. Just when Xander was about to interject he heard the ladies enter.

“Welcome, to Delta Zeta Kappa, drink, mingle and be merry,” Xander said laughing. The women laughed and looked at Xander in a weird way.

~*~*~*~*~*

As time went by Buffy was getting bored. She mostly stayed with herself or talked with her friends. Willow noticed how her blonde friend wasn’t amused by the situation.

“Buffy, are you alright?”

“Sure thing Willow.” She then turned her head towards the crowd and spotted the mystery guy looking her way and smiled. She smiled right back at him.

“Willow could you tell me who that guy over there? The one with the blue T-shirt and blue jeans with the dark brown spiked hair.” Willow smiled at her friend. She noticed how her friend was excited about meeting Angel.

“Oh, that’s Angel McCrohan. Is he your mystery guy?”

“Yeah, he is. How do you know him?” Buffy asked curiously. Buffy wondered how her best friend knew a guy like that and never hooked her up with him. ‘Where did that thought come from? Stop that Buffy. He probably has some gorgeous model girlfriend.’

“He’s a friend of Oz and Xander. You don’t remember him back in Sunnydale High?”

“Nope, my mind’s coming to a big blur.” She looked up and saw Angel staring at her again. She left her friend Willow and headed towards Angel.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel noticed that his mystery girl was walking towards him. ‘Okay Angel just act like yourself and don’t say anything stupid.’

“Hi!” he said flashing her that smile that she loved.

“Hi. My name’s Buffy,” she said smiling back.

“Buffy, quite a unique name. I’m Angel.”

“I know that already,” she said laughing. He looked at her with such confusion. ‘How did she know my name? More importantly why didn’t they give me hers.’

“How?”

“My friend Willow. You know Oz’s girlfriend.”

“Oh, I know Willow. She’s a sweet girl.”

“Would you dance with me?” She nodded. He led her off the dance floor. His hands were at her waist, while her hands automatically went around his neck. The touch between them was something indescribable. As she looked into his eyes she started talking.

“So Angel, what’s a guy like you doing here?” He laughed a hearty laugh.

“I joined because of Xander. So Xander’s definitely to blame. How about you?”

“My friends as well. There’s this one girl that kept on annoying me throughout high school. She’s a wild girl back at Sunnydale High.”

‘Oh, boy! I know she’s talking about Faith. Faith’s the only one.’

“She keeps on calling me B. I just can’t stand it. Did you remember a girl named Faith back at Sunnydale High?”

‘Bingo.’

“Faith. I don’t remember that name at all,” he lied.

“I’m sorry for bugging you with this. I know that I’m eating your ear off with this.”

“It’s okay. I don’t mind.” Faith made her way toward her brother. ‘Well, well big brother’s already making the moves on B.’ She tapped Angel on the shoulder.

“Angel, I’m heading out. Mom wants to know if you’ll be home tonight?”

“Tell her that I’ll be home later on. If not I’ll be home definitely tomorrow.” She kissed his cheek and left.

Buffy looked at him and blushed. ‘I can’t believe I just insulted his sister and he took it.’

“I’m sorry about that. I didn’t know that Faith was your sister. If I had known,” she said apologetically.

“It’s alright Buffy. I’m glad to know how you really feel about my sister. Most of the girls that I knew and went out with always said that they liked her. I knew they didn’t. You have something that they lacked of.”

“What’s that?”

“Honesty. You are the first girl that I met that I can see she has her own opinion and sticks by it.”

“Thank you.” Buffy felt like she knew Angel all her life. She had the feeling that if their friendship grew into something more that she knew that he’d never hurt her. Angel loved the feeling of Buffy in his arms. ‘I want to get to know her better. I know for sure I want to be with her. I can feel it all the way down to my bones.’

~*~*~*~*~*

As they danced their last song, Angel didn’t want Buffy to leave his arms. He would have done anything for her to stay.

“I think I better get going. I doubt the guys would like to see me come morning.”

“Oh, I doubt that. When they see your pretty face, they’ll be smiling.”

“Pretty huh? Are you flirting with me Angel?”

“Maybe.” ‘Of course I’m flirting with you. I want you.’

“Thanks for the compliment. That’s sweet.” She leaned upon her tiptoes and kissed his cheek.

“Good night Angel.”

“’Night Buffy.”

3

That night Buffy slept well because she remembered what a nice time she had with Angel. She finally knew his name and he wasn’t a jerk like she expected most guys that joined a fraternity. Though she still wanted to her to know Angel as a friend first. That doesn’t mean if something happened later on between them that she wouldn’t pursue it. Who wouldn’t if a girl met someone like Angel?

“Good Morning Willow,” Buffy said cheerfully.

“Morning. Someone sure had a good night’s sleep.”

“I had a great time last night.”

“It wouldn’t be because of a certain tall, handsome, dark haired guy.”

“Maybe.” Willow lifted her brows.

“Yes. I’ll be joining the sorority. I thought the word sorority would ever come out of my mouth.”

“So out of curiosity, what did you two talk about while you danced all night?”

“Oh, Willow it was horrible and embarrassing. I mentioned Faith and little did I know she was his kid sister.”

“So what did he say?”

“He thought I was honest. I was the first girl that he met that had her own opinion and wasn’t going to please him.”

“So did you feel anything while you were in his arms?” Willow asked curiously. She noticed the smile that her blonde haired friend couldn’t seem to get rid if.

“I don’t know. Maybe. For now I just want to be his friend.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was another one that had a great night’s rest. One of the cutest things that he remembered about Buffy was how embarrassed she was when Faith appeared. He could tell that was so horrifying for her to go through. He liked her honesty, but that wasn’t the only thing he liked about her. Her smile. She looked so innocent and sweet, but yet he had this feeling that she had this wild side that was hidden very well.

Xander was standing by Angel’s doorway. He noticed that his friend was in the arms of Buffy Summers. It seemed from the way they danced and spoke on Saturday that they got along very well. He walked in and sat next to Angel.

“Angel, Angel my friend. What’s up buddy?” he said smacking Angel’s shoulder.

“Xander, Xander, what is it that you want?” Angel said removing Xander’s hand.

“Come on, Angel, pal, buddy. I noticed you were making the moves on Buffy Summers. You danced with her all night. So what gives? You like her?” ‘It figures that he had to mention her.’

“Since when are you keeping tabs on me? It’s none of your business what Buffy and I spoke about. Do I like her? Of course I do, but as a friend. She’s a lovely young woman,” he lied. He was so interested in her since the first day. When they danced on Saturday he was definitely sure of himself that he wanted to know more about Buffy Summers.”

“I always keep tabs on the women you’ve went with. I have this feeling that your lying to me about your feelings for Buffy.”

“Xander why don’t you concentrate in your own love life and leave mine alone. I have to get ready for my class, so would you leave now.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel sat in Art History as he had kept the empty seat next to him waiting for Buffy to sit on. Every time someone would want to sit, especially females he just said that he was holding it for a friend. Well technically it was true. Buffy is his friend. Buffy entered the room and sat on the vacated seat next to Angel.

“Hey Angel. How are you?” ‘Does she want to know how I really feel while she’s this close to me? Just tell her that your fine and smile.’

“I’m fine Buffy. I had a great time on Saturday with you.”

“Oh, please don’t remind me. I should be a bit angry with you, instead of being embarrassed.”

“Why is that?” He made believe as if to what he did wrong.

“You know perfectly well. You should have told me that Faith was your sister,” she said hitting him playfully.

“Now why would I do that? I already told you that I was glad that I met a girl that was completely honest about Faith. So you have no worries.”

“Thanks. Did you read the assignment, that Professor Kent assigned us?”

“Yeah, I did. Let me guess you didn’t.”

“I can’t help it. What’s that’s suppose to mean that I didn’t? Why you…” She then hit him again. He grabbed her wrist and the contact of his fingers touching her skin went down his spine.

“You know if you keep hitting me, you’ll be leaving a mark on me and I won’t be able to show off to the pretty girls at Sigma Delta Gamma.” She looked at him and laughed.

~*~*~*~*~*

The same day Angel and Buffy had lunch together. Willow supposedly had class at the time. She knew the redhead had good intentions. As for Cordelia she probably met up with some guy. Buffy didn’t care less. She was just focused on the set of brown eyes that sat across from her.

“So you decided to join the sorority, huh?”

“Yeah, I figured it seems interesting.” ‘But I think the reason is because of you.’

“That’s great. You’ll be making tons of friends and you’ll have a bunch of guys dying to go out with you.” ‘Including myself.’

“New friends I can handle. Going out with a guy, I’m not ready yet for that.” ‘I guess in my case the only guy I’d consider would be you.’

“So what type of guy is Buffy Summers looking for?” Xander ran over to interrupt Buffy and Angel’s conversation.

“Hey Buffster! Long time no see. How have you been?” he said hugging her.

“I’m doing great Xander. By the way great party on Saturday.” She was glad that Xander saved her from Angel’s personal question. Xander sat down and looked at Angel.

“Angel.”

“Xander.”

“So what are you two chatting about?”

“Just about Saturday, that’s about it.” Angel answered. He wanted Xander to leave and Buffy could tell.

“Okay. Has Angel here bore you to death with Art History or what a great football player he is?”

“No, he hasn’t. I guess I’ll find out sooner or later,” Buffy said smiling at Angel.

~*~*~*~*~*

As the semester went along both Buffy and Angel had gotten to know each other better. They both sat in the lounge taking a break from Art History.

“So what is that you fear Angel?” Buffy asked. Angel was rather surprised by the question. ‘If she knows the truth she’s going to laugh at me.’

“I don’t think you want to know. You’ll laugh at me. Everyone else has.”

“I promise I won’t,” she said placing her hand on top of his.

“Okay. My biggest fear is I’m afraid of chickens. Or rather birds. They seem to be clucky,” he said motioning his head back and forth like a pigeon. Buffy smiled, but then suddenly started laughing out loud. Angel looked at her and bent his down in shame.

“I’m sorry Angel. I just wasn’t expecting an answer like that.”

“I’m glad that my fear has become an amusement for you. Speaking of fears, what’s yours?” Buffy stopped laughing and became serious.

“I fear hospitals. I don’t like them mainly because of the smell and seeing the people that are about to die just waiting for the end to come.” He could tell that she was afraid of hospitals seriously. Buffy realized that he was fairly quiet and decided to ask him another question that will shock him.

“Angel, where’s the strangest place you thought about sex?” Angel nearly chocked at Buffy’s question.

“I guess the library.”

“Why the library?” She was definitely curious.

“It just seems like that every time I’m in the library with it being quiet and all, I tend to have horny thoughts,” he said smiling wickedly.

“I guess I better not be in a library with you,” she said smiling back.

“So Buffy, how about you?”

“I’m not going to tell.”

“Why not?” he whined.

“’Cause a girl always has to keep a few secrets to herself.” He groaned. He wanted to know where and with whom she’d be with. It was bothering him a lot. Buffy just enjoyed gloating, but the fact of the matter was she didn’t have an answer her him. When she was around Angel, parts of her would be jumping up and down like a Mexican jumping jellybean. She felt things with Jeff, but they weren’t this strong or powerful.

4

It was time for pledging and the theme was “CAR WASH.” They would take the proceeds and split it into two. One was for charity and the other would be for the sororities and fraternities. Each girl was paired up with a guy. As if faith was granted upon them Buffy was paired up with Angel. She couldn’t wait and neither could he. It seemed as if both of them were dreaming of an opportunity to be together and not worry if one touched the other.

As each of the couples washed cars and made their money, the weather was getting higher. The humidity rose causing them to sweat. Angel was checking out Buffy in her cute sky blue tank top with matching shorts. Her hair was swept up in a bun, but had a strand of hair sticking out. She looked tired and worn out. He thought that maybe she needed to cool off a bit. As he finished rinsing the car himself, he raised the hose, aimed it at the pretty blonde and let the water jet out.

“Angel, stop that!” Though he didn’t stop, he was quite enjoying himself seeing a wet, soaked and drenched Buffy. As the water nozzle went down Buffy went after him with a bucket full of soap and water.

“Oh, no you don’t Buffy.”

“Oh, yes.” She then poured the soapy water on him. He was now completely drenched as well. The foam of the soap was all over his body from his hair right down to his legs. Buffy looked at him and couldn’t help, but stare at his body. The T-shirt he wore clung to his chest as second skin revealing his pecs and abs. ‘He is definitely in great shape. What I’d do now to see him without a that shirt on?’ He wiped the excess soap from his face.

“I’m going to get you for this Buffy,” he said smiling.

“Try and catch me if you can.” She then went running around the car until Angel grabbed her by the waist.

“Gotcha.” She turned around and looked at him. They were so close that not an inch of space was left between them. Buffy gulped and caught her breath. He was staring at her intently. It was as if he could read what was on her mind.

“So what are you gonna do about it?” Buffy finally said after finding her voice.

“I’m gonna kiss you.” He nipped her lower lip, and then moved on deepening the kiss. Buffy felt the need to keep on kissing Angel. Her hand went through his wet hair lightly massaging the nape of his neck. The other was on his arm. Angel’s arms held her firmly around her slim waist. She fit perfectly in his arms. Nothing could ruin this moment.

Faith noticed her brother was in an intense lip lock with Buffy. ‘Way to go B. She’s not that much of an innocent girl after all. I think they both need to cool off a bit.’ Faith picked up a hose and told Willow to get one as well. Both ladies aimed at the two kissing young couple. As if like an automatic reflex both Buffy and Angel parted when they felt the cold water on their skin.

“What the?”

“Who did that?” Both of them looked at he conspirators. It was Faith and Willow.

“Faith! Why’d you do that?” Angel wasn’t too pleased with his sister at the moment. He’ll get her back.

“I thought you and B needed to cool down. You both looked like at any minute you’d be sucking face.” He glared at her.

“Willow! How could you? You’re my best friend.”

“Well Faith spotted you two and asked if I wanted to wet the both of you. So I gave in. She can be very threatening,” Willow said innocently. Buffy looked over at Angel.

“You know what Angel, I think its time we show your sister and my best friend who’s the boss around here. Are you up for it?”

“Definitely.” Both of them had a hose and started squirting at their enemies. They all kept on wetting each other back and forth until Willow couldn’t handle the pressure anymore.

“Okay, okay you to win.”

“Thank you, Willow.”

Angel looked over at Buffy and clearly this time he could see definitely much more of her body. Her shirt clung tightly that her bra was revealed as well were her pert nipples. Buffy looked down at herself and realized what Angel was gazing at.

“Okay, that was all too revealing. At least guys don’t have to worry about covering up anything.”

“That’s true. We guys can just take our shirts off.” He then proceeded on to doing that.

“I was getting a bit hot anyway,” he said with a half smile. The sight of that smile melted her heart. She was then now able to see what was underneath that T-shirt of his. It’s not that she hadn’t notice, but with one less article of clothing things looked clear. Crystal clear. ‘Those were the arms that held me not so long ago. In his arms for what seemed like a minute made me want to be in his arms for an eternity. My tiny body was flushed up against his broad chest. Those lips, oh how much I love those lips when I hear him talking to me, but especially his kiss. He was gentle and sweet with the softest touch. I can definitely keep on kissing those lips and never ask for anything else, but for his love. Love? Am I already falling for the brown eyed guy?’

“I better head inside and change. See you later.” As she turned to walk in Angel called out her name.

“Buffy!”

“Yeah.”

“Thank you.”

“For what?”

“For the kiss,” he said smiling.

“Your welcome.” He watched her back as she entered inside the door.

~*~*~*~*~*

Willow saw the heated stares between the two and knew that definitely there was an attraction. She had to know if Buffy really likes Angel. Buffy walked in with a smile on her face. The smile said it all. She liked him.

“So Buffy how was it like kissing Angel?”

“Well Willow I was interrupted to remember.” That was total nonsense. She remembered every infinite detail of his soft, luscious lips on hers.

“I’m sorry. Really. Please Buffy,” Willow pleaded. Buffy looked over at her best friend. She knew the redhead was really sorry and besides she wanted to tell her about Angel.

“Okay your forgiven. Just give me a sec to change.” When Buffy returned all dried up she sat next to Willow. Buffy explained the turn of events before the water fiasco.

“You actually did that to him. That’s like moxie.”

“I know, but the best part was him kissing me. I’ve kissed before and it wasn’t anything like this. His kiss made my heart do flip flops and made my knees go weak.”

“Awe, that’s so sweet. So are you going to go out now?”

“I don’t know. I mean what if I’m not Angel’s type. Look how good he is. There’s no way he’d want me.”

“Oh, Buffy stop kidding yourself. He likes you. I can tell by the way he looks at you and the kiss was so obvious. No guy could kiss a girl like that and not like her. So it’s settled. Angel likes you.”

“But…”

“Resolve face.” Buffy laughed and Willow joined her.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was thrilled that he finally kissed Buffy Summers. Since their talk about where they thought about sex, he wanted to know more about the blonde goddess. ‘Goddess. Ha, can I be falling for her already, just after one kiss? But that was one hell of a kiss.’ Every time he thought of Buffy it brought a smile to his face. He sure enjoyed getting back at his sister and Willow.

Faith was standing by the doorway and looking at her brother with the silly grin across his face. She knew that smile was there because of Buffy Summers. ‘Oh you won’t be smiling pretty soon brother dear. Just wait until Buffy has to do her initiation. You won’t see your precious Buffy the same way.’

“Hey Angel, what are you thinking about? It isn’t Buffy that’s on your mind?” He lifted his head and looked up at his sister.

“What’s it to you? You never seemed to care who I went out with. If I can recall very well, you never liked any of the girls I went out with. So don’t ruin this relationship that I have with her. I like her a lot.”

“Calm down Angel. Why would I do something to harm anything between you and B? I would never do that.” He rolled his eyes at her.

“I know you Faith. You’re up to something and I’ll find out.”

“Sure. Whatever.” ‘It’s too bad you won’t be able to pin this on me.’

~*~*~*~*~*

Faith decided to head over to the sorority house and figured that she’d find Buffy there. She knew that Buffy had a thing for her brother. Faith had the intention that after their initiation that Angel wouldn’t see Buffy Summers the same way ever again. As she made her way inside she spotted Darla, the president of the sorority.

“Darla, I was wondering if you could help me out with something.”

“Sure, what is it?”

“I wanted to know about our initiation that’s coming up this Friday.”

“I’m sorry Faith, but I can’t tell you anything. You’ll just have to wait until Friday as well. Why the curiosity, may I ask?”

“I just don’t like the idea of my brother and Buffy Summers hooking up. I can’t stand the blonde bitch. She acts all perfect, sweet and innocent. I know she’s probably more thrilled about joining this sorority than me.”

“You really don’t like her. Things might go your way on Friday.” In Darla’s heart she always had a crush for her fellow junior. He was everything she was looking for in a man. ‘I want Angel. I just hope this will make him come running towards me.’

5

Friday. Things were about to change on this blue sky and sunny morning. The birds’ maybe chirping, but come night someone’s heart might be spilt in two. Angel wasn’t too thrilled about what was to come tonight. He still couldn’t comprehend why he joined this stupid, obnoxious society called a fraternity. ‘Brotherhood. Brotherhood my ass! What fulfillment will this help me out in life? I’ll drink, go to parties and get laid a couple of times and for sure they’ll hire me right away. What great credentials I’ll have!’ Angel was so deep in his thoughts that he didn’t hear Buffy calling out his name.

“Angel!” she said for the third time.

“Oh, sorry about that.”

“It’s okay. You just seemed to be off in deep thought. Something wrong?”

“No, it’s okay. I think you have enough to worry about.” Buffy looked at him confused.

“You know, tonight’s your initiation. Aren’t you thrilled? Excited? Ecstatic?” he said sarcastically.

“I know, but as my friend you sound like you’re so supportive in this grand event that’s about to occur tonight,” she replied sarcastically. He laughed.

“Okay, you got me. I just don’t want to see you get hurt. Your too much of a nice girl.” ‘I’d feel guilty if someone would hurt you. I’m starting to have feelings for you that I have to keep to myself.’

“That’s sweet. I know for sure that if you keep sweet talking like that, you’ll definitely find a girl,” she said smiling. ‘I just wished that I was the girl you’d fall for. I know I’d make the perfect girlfriend, but I’ll settle for friendship as of now.’ Angel laughed.

“Who said I didn’t find the right girl? She might be closer than I think,” he said leaning closer to her face. His lips were inches away from hers. He was so close that if he leaned a bit closer, he could just kiss her again. Angel wanted to kiss her so badly.

“Oh,” she said out of breath. Faith spotted her brother and Buffy. ‘It seems my dear brother wants to kiss B all over again. I think I should stop by and say hello.’

“Hey Angel. Hey B. What are you two up to this fine morning?” Angel glared at his sister. He knew what she was up to. Faith smiled at him. Buffy was a bit relieved that someone interrupted them. Though the person that interfered then was not to her liking.

“Faith, what are you doing here?” He was angry with his kid sister right now. He knew that she was interrupting something.

“Oh, dear brother, I came to see you and B here. How are you B?”

“I’m fine Faith. Actually I’m glad that you came. I was wondering are you heading over to the house later tonight? You know the initiation?”

“I got it wired B. It’ll be fun. I can tell you’re excited.”

“Oh, that I am.”

~*~*~*~*~*

At the fraternity house everything was set for the evening. Since the initiation of the new members male and female they held it there. The place was decorated with the streamers of purple, black and gold. They had a deejay with music on the side with all the alcohol on a table right next to the music.

Buffy and Willow were talking to one another when Willow spotted her boyfriend Oz coming their way with Angel behind him.

“Hey Willow. Hey Buffy,” Angel said and leaned down to kiss both girls on the cheek. As he lifted his face from Buffy’s cheek, he looked into those green eyes that he loved so dearly and smiled. She smiled back at him. Oz went by his favorite redhead and gave her quick kiss on the lips.

“Hey Buffy, so are you excited about joining the girls club?”

“Well gee Oz, when you put it that way how can I not.”

“Buffy, could I talk to alone for a moment?”

“Sure.”

~*~*~*~*~*

They both sat down on a sofa nearby and no one was around them. Angel liked the idea of not having anyone eavesdropping on their conversation. Buffy was fiddling with the hem of her shirt. She wondered in her mind what was Angel going to tell her. Angel took quite a while before he spoke. He had to admire how beautiful she looked. She wore a blue sleeveless shirt and a long black skirt that reached her ankles. Her hair was done in two ponytails, so she looked like a little schoolgirl. Buffy lifted her head and also decided to admire what was before her. He wore all black. His shirt was practically second skin to him with long sleeves. She could see those muscles all over again just like when they had the car wash fund drive. His jeans weren’t too tight, but just tight enough to see those thighs of his. Besides his clothes she loved his hair with the spikes in them. It was uniquely Angel.

“So Angel, what was it that you had to tell me in private?”

“I…ah wanted to tell you that I was sorry for what I did to you earlier. I don’t want you to think that I’m leading you on. I was really teasing you.”

“Oh, that thing. No need to worry. It’s not as if we were going to kiss or anything.”

“Oh, no. I don’t want to ruin our friendship by kissing you. I care for you like a little sister. I wouldn’t want any of these guys around here to take advantage of you.” ‘Oh, please get over yourself. I care for you like a sister. Who are you trying to prove this too? You know perfectly well that after the first kiss and all those other encounters that it wasn’t brotherly feelings you felt for her. Tell her the truth. You want more than friendship.’

“I feel the same way. You’re the brother I get to tease and make fun of all the girls you go out with.” ‘Are you kidding yourself. Brother, you’re practically drooling every time you see him. Then when he was about to kiss you, you wanted it as well. Tell him that you want more than friendship.’

“Oh, Buffy I just want to warn you about my sister Faith. Don’t let her push your buttons. She tends to act all nice and sweet when I meet a girl and then later on she causes the destruction. I don’t want your feelings to get hurt.”

“Oh, I can handle whatever Faith throws at me. You know I’m not to fond of anyway.”

~*~*~*~*~*

As time went by people danced, drank and mingled with others. It was time for the new sisters to initiate into their sisterhood.

“Will all the new members please form a circle on the ground? Also the guys of our fraternity make one as well next to the girls,” Darla said. Everyone gathered around the circle as Darla requested.

“Alright since everyone has formed a circle we shall start with the initiation process. All the new girls please step this way.”

“Okay, we’ll start off with Cordelia Chase and then go down the line.” As each girl did her initiation it then became time for Buffy to go along as well. Angel watched every single girl and now it was his crush that was about to do the same. ‘Can I actually sit through this and not feel any pain?’

As Buffy stood up and she was placed right in front of Parker Abrams, he was ready that’s for sure. He wanted to know more about Buffy because he overheard that Angel McCrohan had a thing for her and this was his opportunity to break Angel’s spirit. Buffy leaned in as Parker moved closer to kiss Buffy on the lips. As she kissed him all she kept on thinking was that it wasn’t Angel’s lips that were upon hers. Parker wanting the kiss to go further deepened it by placing his tongue. Buffy released the kiss and looked at him. He gave her this smirk that left the attention he wanted more with the petite blonde and was going to get it. She smiled at everyone and then her face landed on Angel’s.

In the meantime Angel looked at what happened before him and was crushed to Buffy kissing a guy. It broke his heart in two just knowing that someone else had kissed those beautiful lips. He thought in his mind that he was the only one to give her kisses, unless he read the signs wrong. Angel stood up, looked at the both of them and walked out the door.

Faith noticed her brother’s reaction. She saw just how much he wanted to rip Parker away from Buffy. ‘Awe poor dear brother, what are you going to do now that your little girl has kissed another guy? He’ll feel hurt and then move on. That’s life.”

Buffy saw Angel’s reaction after the kiss. ‘So Angel does have feelings for me besides friendship. How can I make it up to him?”

~*~*~*~*~*

That same night Angel kept replaying the kiss in his minds over and over again in his dreams. The weird part was that he dreamt that Parker and her became a couple.

As Parker and Buffy kissed away, Angel was not only hurt, but also disgusted by the sight before him. Her hands were wrapped around his neck as his hands were around her waist. Both of their bodies were flushed against one another not leaving any space passing through. As they parted Buffy looked over Angel’s way and saw the pain in his brown eyes.

“What’s wrong Angel? See something you don’t like? Don’t look so sad you’ll find the girl of dreams one of these days and you’ll feel just the way I do with Parker.”

“Yeah, Angel she does have a point there.” Angel stood up and left the two of them behind.

He woke up from a terrible sweat realizing what he dreamt.

“It can’t happen that way. There’s no way I’d let Buffy date anyone like Parker Abrams, even if I didn’t have a chance with her. She’s too much of a nice girl for that jerk to be with.”

6

Monday morning Angel wasn’t in the mood to head to class. He knew that Parker would find his way and get Buffy. ‘Why did I have to kiss her? You know why, because you like her. Does she feel the same way about me?’ Angel knew that if he didn’t go to class that Buffy would get suspicious. He heard a knock on the door and wondered who it was. As he made it to the door and opened it, he was surprised to see Buffy on the other side.

“Buffy. I wasn’t expecting to see you. Are you alright?” Buffy was speechless because she’s seen him without a shirt before, but him only in boxers was something else. Her jaw dropped open at the sight of him. ‘Control yourself. He’s just your friend, but a very good-looking one. He’s also a great kisser. Oh, stop that and control your hormones.’ She wanted him to grab her and kiss her the same way he did during the car wash. The longer she stared at him, the more of a hypnotic trance she was in. His face looked flushed as if he was still sleeping when she knocked on his door. He looked so cute with his hair all messed up.

“Buffy, are you okay?”

“Oh, yeah. I’m sorry. Can I…”

“Sure. Come on in.” She walked passed him, making sure her body didn’t make any contact with his. She sat on his bed while he excused himself and changed his clothes. When he came, he sat next to her hoping to know why she came.

“So.”

“So.”

“Angel.”

“Yes.” He said facing her.

“I wanted to talk to you about Friday night.”

“What’s there to say? You kissed Parker because you had to. No big deal,” he said standing up. Buffy didn’t like his response.

“I didn’t want to kiss him. I wanted to…” ‘Kiss you.’

“You wanted what?” She shook her head.

“Nothing. So are you coming to class? ‘Cause I could wait up for you outside and then we can go together?”

“I guess, but don’t you want to meet up with your friends?”

“What you don’t want to be seen with me? Am I that hideous to you?” she said pouting her lower lip. He looked at her and she looked so adorable doing that. She had the cutest little outfit. It was a black three quarter inch sleeveless shirt and blue jeans. Her hair was done in two ponytails that made her look like a schoolgirl.

“No there’s nothing wrong with you at all. You look beautiful as always,” he said smiling.

~*~*~*~*~*

Faith was thrilled that her brother was now going to stay away from Buffy Summers. She didn’t want her brother around that girl. If they did try to hook up with each other, she had another way of breaking them apart. Though now things were going to change because Buffy and Angel passed by together in front of Faith. Faith was furious that her brother was walking with Buffy. Angel stepped up and spoke to his sister.

“Faith, hey how’s it going?”

“Five by five. I thought Buffy here would have been with Parker Abrams after that heated kiss on Friday night.” Faith purposely mentioned Parker; cause she knew Angel would get pissed off.

“No. Parker’s not my type. I’m looking for someone that doesn’t think with his libido all the time. He should have at least a few brain cells.”

“But B, you’ve got to admit that he’s hot. Don’t you ever wish that you could ugh,” she said motioning her hips. Angel glared at her.

“Okay again with the grunting. Faith if you want him, then he’s all yours, when I meet the right guy, I’ll know in my heart that he’s mine.” As they left Faith placed her finger down her throat as if she was going to throw up.

“Oh, please. When I meet the right guy, I’ll know that in my heart that he’s mine,” she said imitating Buffy’s voice.

“That’s a load of bullshit. She knows that she wants Angel. Buffy wants to get to know my brother in the horizontal sense. Well it ain’t going to happen.”

~*~*~*~*~*

The holidays were coming and it was turkey time. Thanksgiving a time for giving, sharing and being thankful for the family you have. Yeah, right. Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time for eating and stuffing yourself to the point that you gain so much weight.

Angel was thrilled about going home for Thanksgiving. He so didn’t want to stay at the fraternity house. He couldn’t wait to go home and hang out with Buffy more often. Things between them were great, though he wished that she never kissed Parker Abrams.

“Angel, my man. Buddy. So am I invited to your folks place for Thanksgiving? I’ll bring pie.” Angel looked up at Xander.

“Xander, why am I not surprised that you want to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Don’t you really want to be home with your folks?”

“Nah. You know how much I adore the parental units, but yours are better. They don’t yell and scream at each other. Come on you know, you want me there.” Angel laughed.

“It’s okay Xander, I was just pulling your chain. I’ll see you there.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Meanwhile Buffy was packing her dirty laundry and walking to Willow and about being home just for a few days.

“I’m just glad that we have this break. I just want to sit back, relax and eat my turkey.”

“Gobble, gobble. I hear ya. So are you planning on seeing Angel during your break?”

“I don’t know. He probably wants to be home with his family.”

“Oh, come one Buffy. You and I know perfectly well that Angel wants to be with you.”

“Well I don’t know anymore. I thought after our first kiss that maybe he’d kiss me again, but then after the initiation he’s been a bit different. His face was crushed when I kissed Parker. I wished that I didn’t have to kiss Parker Abrams in the first place.”

“Don’t think too much about it. Give Angel some time. He might surprise you on Thanksgiving,” the red head said cheerfully.

“I guess you’re right.” ‘Though I wish that he’d be his old self again.’

~*~*~*~*~*

Thanksgiving Day. All the families in Sunnydale were sitting down by the table eating, talking and were thrilled to be with one another.

Angel was sitting down with his family as Xander was across from him setting of jokes right to left and stuffing his food down. Angel looked at him and couldn’t help, but laugh at him. Xander was definitely one of a kind as a friend. He may be weird, but Xander has a good heart.

“What are you laughing at, Mr. Stud? See something funny?”

“Actually now that you mentioned it, you Mr. Funny Man. That is definitely funny,” Angel said smugly.

“Ha, ha very funny.”

“I was meant to be funny.”

“Now boys settle yourselves,” said Mrs. Kasiya McCrohan.

“Mom, I was just kidding. Xander knows I am, right Xander?”

“I don’t know, you sort of hurt my feelings there,” Xander said sadly.

“Oh, yeah well I’m not Cordelia Chase.”

“I’m not Buffy Summers.”

“Who’s Buffy?” Before Angel could respond his kid sister went ahead of him.

“Oh, she’s some chick that Angel wants to screw with.”

“Faith!” all five voices exclaimed.

“Mom, she’s just some girl I met and we’re friends. That’s all.” ‘You know that’s not true. You want her to be yours and yours alone.’

“Yeah, but what about that steamy kiss you gave her?”

“You kissed her? Way to go man. So how was it?”

“So you kissed Buffy and does she feel the same way about you son?”

“I guess she does, but if she wants friendship, I’ll give it to her.” ‘Yeah, right. Stop lying to yourself and everyone around you. Just ask her out.’ Angel looked at Faith’s way and noticed she was jerking her tongue at the side of her cheek motioning it back and forth.

“Faith, can I talk to you?” She stood up and they headed towards the living room.

~*~*~*~*~*

“What’s the matter? Did I say something to offend you?”

“Oh, you know what you did. Why did you do that action with your tongue?”

“Oh, you mean this.” She showed him again.

“Yeah. Now I like Buffy and I care for her deeply, but as a friend. I would never think about having sex with her.”

“Oh, sure you don’t. So you don’t want to see her at all during our break?”

“Yes, but that’s not the point. I know you all too well Faith. Don’t try to hurt her feelings. ‘Cause if I ever find out that you’re the cause of any harm, things won’t be the same between us.”

“You wouldn’t.”

“Try me.”

~*~*~*~*~*

On Saturday morning Angel hoped that Buffy didn’t have any plans for the day. He wanted to be with her friends and her as well. As he picked up his phone and dialed her number, he waited patiently until she picked.

“Hello,” she said drowsily.

“Morning Buffy. Did I wake you?” She recognized the voice at the other end. It was Angel.

“Well I’m not usually up at nine unless it’s for a class.”

“Then maybe I’ll talk to you later.”

“No, it’s okay. I’m up. So what is it you want to talk about?” she said happily.

“Well if you insist. I thought that maybe you and your friends with mine could go hang out and go see a movie.”

“Sure. That would be great,” she said with little enthusiasm.

“Buffy, did I say something wrong?” he could tell by the sound of her voice that she wasn’t that excited about hanging out with him.

“No. I just thought that we’d hang out just the two of us. Unless you don’t want to.”

“No! I mean yes, I want to, but I thought you’d want your friends with us as well. I thought that you might feel awkward around me after we kissed.” ‘I know I still do every time I’m around you.’

“No, of course not. Your Angel, my best friend.” ‘Who are you kidding? Every time you’re around you wished he’d kiss you like that all over again.’

“Okay. I’ll come pick you up at noon. ‘Cause I know how much you ladies love to get all dolled up just to get ready.”

“Ha, ha very funny. It won’t take me that long to get ready.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel picked up Buffy and as he drove, he started taking to her.

“So how was your Thanksgiving?”

“It was okay. You know turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings. How about you?”

“It was fun. Xander came over. He usually likes to come over and eat my mother’s cooking.”

“Oh, that’s nice. So how’s Faith?”

“Faith? Why you ask? I know you don’t like her.”

“I know that, but I was being polite.” Angel laughed.

~*~*~*~*~*

As time went on both Buffy and Angel enjoyed being the company of one another. Angel liked being around Buffy Summers and there were parts of him that were happy especially when she was around. Parts of him wanted more than friendship and wondered if she felt the same way. Buffy in the other hand started feeling really nervous around Angel. After their first kiss it mostly dominated her dreams and thoughts. She wanted to kiss him that day when he was teasing her about him finding the right girl in his life. Though now she wondered if he felt the same way.

As they both went inside to see the new movie at Sunnydale Cinema, the idea that were both going to inside somewhere silent, dark and all alone, well technically they’d be other people, but they didn’t know was making her even more nervous. The movie went on and as the scenes got more intense Angel couldn’t help, but stare at her. Buffy sensed that Angel was gazing at her and lifted her head and looked into those brown eyes that she was staring to fall in love with.

“What? Do I have something on my face?”

“No. You look just right.” He didn’t know why he was holding himself back and not kissing her. The way her green eyes were looking intently at him. ‘Why am I afraid to kiss her again? It’s not like she doesn’t want to? Or does she not see me in that way?’

Buffy wondered what was that all about. He looked at her and just said that she looked just fine. ‘Did he have meaning behind that? Does Angel have feelings for me, like the way I do? Should I ask him?’

~*~*~*~*~*

They stepped out walking towards his car and started talking.

“So, what do you think of UC Sunnydale so far?”

“I like it to some extent. Though joining the sorority has made some doubts.”

“Why’s that? I thought you liked Sigma Delta Gamma.”

“I guess, but I just can’t see myself baking cookies, drinking beer and eating jell-o shots until my head spins and throw up. Or I might get so drunk and wasted that I’ll sleep with someone and not completely recognize the man laying next to me.”

“You do have a point there. Though I don’t want you to ever think that you’ll sleep with anyone and not recognize the face. I have the feeling that you’ll have better judgment before you have sex with someone.”

“You think?”

“I know.”

7

December had finally arrived and finals were two weeks away. Buffy dreaded this moment since she started at UC Sunnydale. Though she needed to find a study partner. ‘I could ask Willow, ‘cause she got the brains. Or I could ask Angel. Though I doubt he’d want to help me after I kissed Parker. Oh, well.’

“Buffy.” She looked up and noticed that it wasn’t Angel, but instead it was Parker Abrams. She didn’t like him at all. After the incident that he pulled at the initiation, she didn’t want to be near him.

“Parker. What do you want?”

“Come on, Buffy. I didn’t mean any harm. Besides I thought you and I created a special bond. I mean that kiss was something, wasn’t it.”

“Yeah, it was disgusting. I only kissed you because I was told to. You’re not my type anyway.”

“So what is your type? Perhaps Angel McCrohan.” Before Buffy had the chance to answer, Angel came over to interrupt them.

“Hey Buffy. Oh, I’m sorry, did I interrupt something?” he asked looking at the two of them.

“No! Please have a seat. Parker was just leaving, weren’t you?” Angel sat down and looked up at Parker.

“Parker.”

“Angel. I see you came to rescue your girl from me. You’re thinking I might steal this one away, too.”

“Parker, she’s not my girl. And since when do you care about whom I talk to? What you and Buffy here have something that I know about?”

“Actually, we might have something one of these days. You just wait and see. The next time you see Buffy, I’ll be the man sitting by her side,” he said smiling and then walked away. Angel faced Buffy and started to speak.

“So you and Parker huh? I expected a better judge of character from you,” Angel said with a smirk.

“There’s no Parker and me. He’s not my type. Besides I like someone else.”

“So who is he? Is he someone I know,” he said leaning in closer.

“I’m not telling you. So are you ready for finals?” she said changing the subject.

“Yeah, more or less. Though we have these last two weeks to review. How about you?”

“Well, I’ve got Willow to help me out Biology, but I need help with Art History. So I was wondering if you could help me out? I mean unless it’s…”

“No, I don’t mind at all. Do you want to meet in my dorm room or yours? Or do you prefer the library?”

“You and libraries don’t go well together. I don’t want while were reviewing that you have horny thoughts.” Angel laughed. He couldn’t believe that she remembered that.

“I know, but I won’t. Trust me when I say this. The last thing that would be on my mind during finals is having sex or thinking it for that matter.”

“Okay. I trust you. So I’ll see you later around seven.”

“Sure.”

~*~*~*~*~*

The rest of the day went by pretty quickly and Buffy was now in her room, changing her clothes and getting her books ready to meet up with Angel at the library. The fun part for her was the idea that she’d be with him. She wanted to kiss Angel so badly. She thought that the movies that it would have happened, but that was a bust. So maybe while they’re studying she’ll drop some hints to him.

“So where are you headed to?” Willow asked.

“I’m going to the library with Angel to study for our Art History final.”

“So is that all you plan to do, just study?”

“Why Willow what are you thinking about?” she said smiling.

“I knew it. You’ve got it big time for Angel. So you want to kiss him again?”

“Maybe.” Willow glared at her.

“Okay. You’re right I want him. I’m hoping he feels the same way too.”

“Oh, he does. There’s no way a guy could kiss a girl like the way he did and meant it to be just friends.”

~*~*~*~*~*

At the library both Buffy and Angel sat down and were getting ready study. Each of the labels had two lamps that were centered with four chairs around it. As for the room itself it was humongous and nothing like the library at Sunnydale High. ‘Willow must like it here a lot.’

“So are you ready to master in Art History?” Angel asked.

“More than I’ll ever be.”

“Oh, Angel can I ask you something.”

“Sure.”

“Do you think I’m pretty?” That question was totally unexpected. He had no idea where she was leading with this. All thoughts were rummaging throughout his mind.

“Yeah, I think your pretty, why you ask?”

“I guess I wanted to know if you felt something for me when we kissed that day. I know because you must have liked it…uh…I don’t know maybe I was wrong.” ‘Oh, yeah don’t you sound like a bumbling idiot. He’s sure to like those moves.’

Angel moved his seat and was facing her. He couldn’t help, but notice how cute she looked with her head down with her fingers playing with the hem of her shirt. He took his finger, lifted her chin and looked straight into her eyes.

“You’re definitely not wrong. I like, no let me correct myself I loved kissing you that day. If it wasn’t for my sister and Willow I would still be kissing you now.”

“Oh. So can we kiss now,” she said softly.

“Yeah, we can kiss now,” he said smiling. As both of their heads leaned forward and started kissing a voice was calling out their names.

“Buffy, Angel my two favorite people. What are you guys doing?” Angel groaned while Buffy giggled. Their foreheads touching one another and Angel whispered to her.

“He has such great timing.”

“Xander, what do you want?”

“Angel, buddy why are you so mad at me? What did I interrupt something between the two of you?”

“Yes. Buffy and I were studying.”

“Not from where I’m standing. It looked more like kissing to me,” Xander said smiling. Before Angel had a chance to answer Buffy spoke up.

“Xander, is there some reason why you’re particularly here? ‘Cause if you don’t, if I’m right Cordy was looking for you earlier.”

“I get it. I’ll go. See you two lovebirds later.”

“Thank God he left.”

“I can sense you really didn’t want him around.”

“You got that right. I was rudely interrupted while I was kissing a beautiful, young lady.” She blushed. He leaned in pulling her chair closer to him and leaned in once more kissing her. Buffy’s hands went automatically around his neck, while his went around her waist. His lips just went on savoring the lips that were before him. He pulled her closer onto his lap. He removed his lips from her causing her to whimper. Through his lips found better refuge leading a hot trail hot kisses down her throat.

“Angel?”

“Yes.” He went back to kissing her.

“We have to stop. We’re suppose to be studying,” she said breathlessly.

“I am studying.”

“Studying what?”

“The art of kissing Buffy,” he said as he applied one kiss on her bare neck leading up to her ear.

“That’s not studying. You promised me that you’d tutor me. So you changed your mind?”

“No, of course not. I just thought this would be more fun. I mean we’re in the back secluded with no one to bother us,” he said and then kissed her.

“You’re right, but we have to start studying.”

“Alright, you win. Though don’t get mad if I get distracted by looking at you,” he said smiling. She kissed him once more.

8

Finals were coming closer and closer and so were things between Buffy and Angel. Since they both admitted their feelings for one another, they were hardly inseparable. Whenever you’d see one the other would be right behind.

“So are you ready for Art History?” Willow asked her blonde haired friend.

“Yes. Angel helped me out a bit.”

“I’m sure he’s helped you out in other places as well,” the red head said wickedly.

“Willow! Wash that mouth of yours. Do you talk to Oz like that?”

“Of course I do. That’s why he’s so amazed about this wild side that’s about to surface.”

“Don’t. Keep it to yourself and Oz. I can’t wait for finals to be done so I can spend Christmas vacation with Angel.”

“So we’re not going to hangout?”

“Of course we are.”

“Speaking of Angel, where is he?”

“That’s strange he was suppose to be here already.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was in his dorm room about to step out when he ran smacked into his sister.

“Faith, what is it? I’m in a bit of a rush.” He had the feeling that Faith going to mention about Buffy.

“In a rush to see Buffy?” ‘Bingo.’

“What does it concern you? Why you care about me going out with Buffy Summers anyway?”

“I just don’t like her for you. She might break your heart like Drusilla did.”

“Oh, don’t you dare compare Buffy with Drusilla. You know perfectly well that she was missing a few loose screws in her head.”

“Yeah, but did you see her with Parker Abrams? That wasn’t an average kiss.”

“Faith, I know for a fact that Buffy can’t stand Parker Abrams. He’s always been a jerk. Oh, no let rephrase that an asshole.”

“Okay, you got a point there. Just don’t come crying to me when she breaks your heart.”

“She won’t Faith. She’s not like that.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was in her room pacing and kept wondering what took Angel so long top get here. All thoughts were rummaging through her mind. ‘Maybe he met someone and totally forgot about me. Or maybe he’s not interested in me.’ Willow kept looking at her blonde haired friend pacing back and forth in the room.

“Stop it already! Could you sit down? If you keep on walking you’re going to make a hole in the carpet.”

“Sorry. It’s just I’m worried that maybe he’s not coming or maybe he’s not interested in me the way I am about him.”

“Oh, Buffy stop over thinking things. Angel is attracted to you. He doesn’t seem to be the type to play with a girl’s feelings.”

“Yeah, but maybe Faith told him something about me and now he’s disgusted with me.” Before Willow was about to answer a knock was at the door. Willow walked over opened the door and Angel stood there facing her.

“Willow. Is Buffy still here?”

“Actually she’s right here. She hasn’t been able to stop pacing back and forth for the last twenty minutes.” Angel walked in and walked towards his girlfriend.

“I’m mad at you,” she said pouting.

“Maybe I can make happy again,” he said flashing her a smile. He then leaned his head and captured her lips into a kiss. Her arms went automatically around his neck pulling his head deeper into their kiss.

“Well I guess that’s my cue to go.” Both of them didn’t even hear when Willow left. When they both drifted apart they both noticed that no one was in the room except them.

“Still mad at me?”

“A little,” she said shyly.

“Well I can definitely fix that.” He went back to her lips once, but then went on to the side of her neck licking her soft skin.

“Still mad at me?” he said in between the kisses on the side of her neck.

“Mmm. No,” she said out of breath. Angel smiled at her reaction. Angel kept on going while his hands caressed her back. Buffy’s fingers threaded through the short hairs on his back.

“Angel?”

“Hmm,” he mumbled.

“We have to head over to the houses. The girls are having a meeting and I can’t miss it.” That brought his attention and stopped kissing.

“Since when do you care about the sorority that much? If I can clearly recall very well you’re only in it because of your friends.”

“I know, but I have to at least show up. Besides you have to be at the frat house.”

“I don’t care about that. I’d rather be with you. You’re definitely way more interesting than a bunch of guys drinking and rating the girls on campus.”

“They rate the girls here! Oh, great now I feel like a piece of meat.”

“Don’t worry Buffy. I won’t let that happen. I never liked the idea, but it’s always been tradition. And you know what they say about tradition.”

“It can’t be broken.”

“Don’t feel bad. I think the girls have something as well for the guys.”

“Hmm. I wonder.”

“Buffy.”

“Just kidding. Let’s go before we’re really late.”

~*~*~*~*~*

When Buffy and Angel arrived at the houses they noticed signs specifically stating that each member go straight to their houses.

“I guess that’s our cue to go.”

“Not if I can’t help it,” Angel said wickedly. She knew perfectly well what Angel had in mind. He leaned his head down as she raised hers and they both kissed. The kiss seemed like forever, but it was interrupted by a female voice.

“Hey B, hey brother nice spotting the both of you here. So ready for the meeting B, we’re gonna be late?”

“Faith, why don’t you go inside while I finish talking with Buffy, okay?” he said through clenched teeth.

“Doesn’t look like you two were talking before when I got here.”

“Faith.” He glared at her. His brown eyes were penetrating. He was fighting every part of his body for not wanting to do something harmful to her.

“Okay, okay I’ll go.” She walked inside the sorority house leaving the two lovebirds alone.

“Sorry about that. Faith just sometimes really annoys me so much that it’s irritating.”

“Well, that’s family for you. You can pick your friends, but family you just can’t. Don’t you wish sometimes that you would?”

“Yeah, but I don’t have that option. Well enough about that. So after finals they’re having a party at the frat house for a pre-Christmas celebration. You up for it?”

“Hmm, frat party? Is there anyone that I’d know that will be there?” she asked coyly.

“Actually there’s this one particular guy. He’s about six foot one, dark brown hair with brown eyes, a nice smile and goes by the name Angel.”

“Angel? Hmm, with a name like that and such a wonderful description you’d think I’d remember meeting such a man,” she said pointing her head at her temple.

“Hey! I take offense to that. How could you not remember me?” he said sadly.

“Oh, Angel honey how could I ever forget someone like you? You’re etched in my mind,” she said smiling.

“Now come here and give me one last kiss.”

“Happy to oblige,” he said grinning. He then leaned in once more and kissed her.

9

The homeless shelter annual Christmas food give away was a success. Everyone helped out in one way or another. They raised a lot of money for the shelter, but twenty five percent of the profits went to sorority.

The party at the frat house was set for Friday. Everything had been arranged from the food to the decorations and the music.

Buffy was getting dressed in a red skirt that reached right at the knee with a white T-shirt that had a Santa Claus on it with the words HO HO HO on top of the picture. Her blonde golden hair was half and half down and it had ringlets in the end of her hair. She quickly looked at herself in the mirror one last time applying her makeup and perfume.

“You look so pretty Buffy.”

“Thanks Willow. So you ready to see Oz?” Willow blushed.

“Yes. I guess you’re waiting for Angel, huh?”

“Yep,” she said smiling. A knock on the door interrupted the ladies conversation. Buffy walked over, opened the door and spotted her boyfriend.

“Hi,” she said shyly.

“Hey beautiful.” He then kissed her.

“Hi Willow.”

“Hi Angel.”

“Oh, before I forget Oz will be on his way. He had to stop by and pick up something.”

“Okay. Thanks.”

“Buffy, we’ve got to get going. Faith’s waiting for me in the car and she can be a bit impatient at times. I’m sorry to rush you.”

“It’s okay. Just let me grab my sweater and then we’ll go.” Buffy grabbed her things and waved Willow goodbye.

~*~*~*~*~*

At the frat house it was already filled with people, music blaring and everyone having a grand ole time. The Christmas decorations from wreaths to mistletoe to a big Christmas tree by the corner decorated with ornaments and lights.

As they were inside there was mistletoe right at the entrance of the frat house. Faith passed by and went to her friends. Both Buffy and Angel had no idea that they were standing underneath it.

“Hey man, kiss your girl,” Xander said.

“What are you talking about?”

“Look up and you’ll see.” Angel raised his head and noticed the mistletoe.

“I guess I have to kiss you.” He bent his head down and captured her lips into a sweet kiss. As much as he wanted to continue kissing her, he had to stop because he knew they weren’t alone and had an audience. She looked into his brown eyes, which showed his love for her.

“It’s too bad that we couldn’t continue. I would have enjoyed just being with you,” she said smiling. Angel smiled back.

Parker was watching the whole scene before him and he was disgusted by the displays of affection between the two. He was going to make his moves on Buffy tonight. He was going to have Buffy Summers be his one way or another. ‘Buffy’s going to be mine. She won’t think twice about Angel McCrohan. Once she’s with me things will change for the better.’

As for Faith she just couldn’t stand the blonde. She thought that Buffy only wanted to be with him because she could fulfill her womanly desires. Faith had a feeling that Buffy really didn’t love her brother. She hoped that Buffy would never hurt her brother’s feelings.

Xander came towards them to say hi.

“So how’s it going Angel? And don’t you, Buffy look lovely this evening,” he said and then kissed her cheek.

“You know me Xander, I’m fine.”

“Thanks Xander. So where’s Cordy?”

“You know how Cordy is. She’s probably hanging out with the girls socializing and what not.”

“Okay. I’m going over to see the girls, so have fun and mingle with your frat friends. After all you know them pretty well,” she said facing Angel.

“That’s the problem. I know them too well,” Angel said looking at Xander.

“Hey! I take offense to that.”

“You should. I meant you anyway.”

“Angel, if you promise to behave yourself, I’ll give you your present.”

“Okay. You win. I’ll behave,” he said smiling. He would do anything for Buffy.

“I’m heading over to see the girls, so have fun, but not too much,” she said and then kissed him.

“Not if I can’t help it.” She glared at him.

“I’m just kidding,” he said with his hands up.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was talking with her friends, listening to the music that the deejay was playing. It was time for Christmas tunes that kept on playing and playing. Buffy realized that Xander just decided to play “White Christmas” constantly. Though it seemed strange that he’d want one. Who’s heard of snow in California anyway?

“So do you and Angel have any plans for your Christmas break?” Willow asked.

“Yeah, I think I’m going to meet his parents. Though I know that Faith won’t be too thrilled.”

“Don’t worry about Faith. You’re not dating her, your dating her brother.”

“I know. So what are you plans for Christmas break?”

“Remember I’m Jewish. Not everyone worships Santa.”

“Sorry. So do you and Oz have any romantic setting planned?”

“No. I’m not ready for that. We’re not ready for that. How about you and Angel?” Buffy almost chocked on her drink.

“What?! Of course not, Willow. We never discussed it. Angel I just like being with each other. He’s what I always wanted in a boyfriend.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Darla thought that after Buffy kissed Parker that Angel would have told her how much Buffy hurt his feelings. She wanted to comfort, console and hopefully get some action that would lead her to sheer ultimate bliss. Though Darla was wrong about her and Faith’s doing. Angel seemed even closer to Buffy and loved the petite blonde. She had nothing against Buffy, but she wanted Angel for herself.

“I just wished there was a way that Buffy could got out of his life.”

“I want Angel. Angel and I are meant to be together.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy made her way towards Angel. She had to get ready to leave and head back to her dorm room. Though a part of her wanted to stay longer with Angel.

“I should get going.”

“Don’t you want me to drop you off?”

“It’s okay Angel. The walk isn’t that far to my dorm. So I’ll see you tomorrow?”

“Sure.” He leaned down and kissed her. Parker saw the whole interaction between them. He was glad that Buffy was walking home instead of being dropped off by Angel. He just couldn’t stand the guy. Angel just seemed to have everything coming to him so perfectly. ‘Well this time things are going to change. ‘Cause after tonight Angel’s going to see a new side of his beloved Buffy that will make him leave her for good.’

10

Buffy was along the sidewalk to Stevenson Hall with a smile on her face. She really liked Angel a lot. She couldn’t wait to spend Christmas with him and was wondering if too early to say the words ‘I love you’ to him.

Parker was walking quietly behind Buffy and decided to make his presence known to the beautiful blonde.

“Buffy, what a lovely night isn’t it?”

“Parker you scared me. What are you doing following me?”

“Actually, yes. I noticed that your boyfriend Angel didn’t drop you off at your dorm. Why is that?”

“I wanted to come back by myself. Angel was willing to drop me off. Though it’s none on your business anyway,” she said angrily. She hated Parker for trying to put the moves on her while he knew that she liked Angel. She somehow wished that Angel dropped her off.

“Gee sorry. I just thought that Angel wouldn’t let a pretty girl like you off his sight.” She blushed slightly.

“Thank you.” They both continued walking along just enjoying each other’s company. Buffy was beginning to think that maybe Parker wasn’t that bad of a guy. Parker could sense that Buffy was being friendlier to him. He knew tonight would be the night to make his movement on Buffy Summers. By the time he’s done with her that Angel McCrohan wouldn’t come near her.

As they made it towards Stevenson Hall Buffy was glad that she made it. She was going to take a nice shower, change into her pj’s and give Angel a call.

“Thanks, Parker. I can make it from here. Have a great vacation and see you in the New Year.”

“Your welcome. But I’m not leaving. I decided to stay.” Buffy sure didn’t like the tone in his voice. She quickly opened her door and walked in to close it behind her when Parker’s hand got in the way.

“Parker you can leave.”

“And I said no.” He then pushed her into the room making Buffy landed on the floor. He closed the door behind them locking it. There was a dim light that showed through the blinds that emerged from the campus lights inside the dark room. Buffy was beginning to get frightened and wondered what Parker was up to. As she stood up he picked her up and threw her to the bed.

“Parker, what do you want from me?” she said frightened. He laid on top of her his legs at the side of her hips holding her firm in his grip. Buffy feeling trapped by him and realized that Parker was about to rape her.

“You know perfectly well, you bitch,” he said and then slapped her face. The slap that Parker gave Buffy made her head swing toward the left in a whiplash. As Buffy let her hand glide in her lower lip, she found it bleeding. She looked at the red liquid, which looked like crimson at her fingertips from the darkness of room; she realized that it was her own blood and tears began forming in her eyes. The tears built up and began cascading down her cheeks.

“Awe poor little Buffy crying. Why such sad tears? I didn’t cause you pain.”

“You asshole! You slapped me!” She then spat in his face. He in return slapped her again.

“Naughty girl. You shouldn’t have done that Buffy. Don’t you know that I love you,” he said caressing her cheek. At the contact of his hand on her cheek, she flinched at his touch.

“Don’t you dare say that you love me? You have to hold me down to have me to have me in your arms. You know what you are, you’re a loser.” She then scratched the left side of his cheek.

“You bitch. Your gonna pay for that.” He touched the scar that she marked with her nails and it angered him even more. He was ready to mark and make Buffy his. His left hand held both her arms as his right went underneath her skirt and tore off her stockings and panties down to her knees. He released his hand that was holding her hands above her head. Parker then pushed her skirt and then tore shirt she released of her hands and started pounding him with her fists all over his chest.

“Oh, God please help.”

“Oh, Buffy God can’t help you now.” His mouth went to her breast and began to suck on her nipple. His other was caressing her breast. He thought that Buffy was enjoying the touches that he laid upon her. Though the case was different the whimpering that Parker heard was out of pain and suffering. She placed her hands on his shoulders to push him off, but he wouldn’t budge. Though Parker noticed the insistency and figured that maybe Buffy wanted something else.

He lifted his head and looked into those green eyes and knew right after this Buffy would be his forever.

“Since Angel’s has gotten some action with you already. I figure it’s my turn. I wanna see how much stamina you have.” He unzipped his pants, slid down his briefs to let his erection out. He was hard and ready for Buffy. As he entered his erection into her silken folds, Buffy screamed in pain while Parker grinned. He thought Buffy had gotten some with Angel, but this slut was a virgin before him. He couldn’t believe that Angel didn’t get a piece of this action. ‘Oh, well he’ll just have to settle for leftovers.’

“Angel!” she exclaimed. She closed her eyes because she couldn’t stand the sight of Parker’s face looking down upon her. She just wished that Angel would come through that door and save her.

“Oh, sorry sweetie, but your Angel won’t be here to save you. I know how much you wished this was him, but I’ll definitely be a better lover,” he said thrusting into her body vigorously. As each thrust went inside Buffy felt her body split into two. All her thoughts and emotions became numb. Her body just gave up and gave in to Parker. She didn’t feel the need to struggle to put up a fight. The sound of her voice screaming for Angel and Parker’s grunting became silent in her mind.

Parker felt like such a man. He had Buffy Summers exactly where he wanted her. She was his finally. Every time that thought entered his mind he knew there was no way Angel would want her after his wonderful job well done. As his climax approached he felt that Buffy was a great fuck. He placed his hand on her cheek and cupped it.

“Look at me Buffy. That’s it. I want you to remember what a great fuck you are. So that whenever you and Angel are ever together, he’ll know that you’re such a slut that some other guy took your virginity and not him.” He then leaned down and kissed her roughly.

He got up, zipped his pants and walked out the door. As soon as he left Buffy’s emotions and thoughts came back. She couldn’t believe that she got raped. The tears came pouring down even faster this time around and so did the screaming from her lips. All that she wanted was for Angel to come through that door and hold her in his arms.

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