Wishful Thinking (2/5)

["D.R. Garcia" <dr_garcia@xxxxxxxxx>]

Well, it's me again. I guess part 1 got the green
light so here's the next part of the story. Again,
this hasn't been beta read and it's a songfic.

Summary: It's still the first day of school and we
finally get to meet one of Buffy's best friends,
Xander Harris. Now think about it, what would be
alternative for Xander? Well, I don't know any better
so I made him a smart and studious student. He even
plans on being an art major. Again, the teens have
known each other a long time but things happen and
they lose touch.

So lets go.

Wishful Thinking (2/5)
Part 2 - How long has it been?

Disclaimers: I closed my eyes, clicked my heels three
times, and repeated over and over, "Let them be mine.
Let them be mine. Let them be mine." 'Did it work?'
you ask. I think not. But the King and his associates
said I could keep them out playing a little longer.
And I still ain't getting a penny off any of this.

Music: The music for this piece took a little longer
to decide. The original piece chosen was 'Return To
Innocence' by 'Enigma'. After reading it over though,
it just didn't fit. The final decision is now 'Today'
by 'Poe'. I'm not sure if it comes off any of her
albums, but I got it off the 'Great Expectations'
soundtrack. I hope it fits.

Picking up where we left off: It?s Buffy?s first day
of school and she?s spent her lunch time telling
Cordelia about a cute little red head named Willow.
Now she?s about to run into an old friend. Can he be
the key to bringing her closer to Willow?

Love/Sex Warning: Buffy still has it bad for Willow
but the story ain?t going beyond that. If these types
of feelings don?t go well with you then what are you
still doing reading this story?

Rating: PG even though I actually think this is
reaching for an even G but give me some slack ok.

Feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone
who told me to finish posting.

- Indicates background music -
[ Let?s you know what the character is thinking ]


Wishful Thinking
Part 2 - How long has it been?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Finishing lunch, don?t be late to class...


- Standing in the doorway
Of my life in this house
Trying to find a way to get out -

"Ok Cordy. So I?ll meet you after school then?"

"You bet Buffy."

"Laters."

"Cordy,"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks."

"No prob Buffy. I love you man," Cordelia said with a
smile.

"Me too," Buffy said a smile also plastered across her
face.

- Looking for a sign
That I should open the door
This craziness is getting me down -

Buffy walked to class with a bounce in her step. It
had been a long time since she had ever felt so happy.
Sure, it was only the first day of school and she had
just met the girl, but still. Something about it all
just seemed totally right. She felt true, pure love
for this girl. I love so innocent it could compare to
that of a child?s. Nothing could bring her down
today. 

Now, no one could?ve been able to get her off Cloud 9,
but it didn?t mean they couldn?t upset her. And a
pissed Buffy was something no wanted.

"I?m so sorry," the young man attempted.

"Look what you?ve done! For sure I?ll be late now. I
can?t believe you!" yelled the angry girl as she
looked at her scattered books. She was beyond pissed
and in no way paying attention to any of the young
man?s words.

"I...I..."

Still upset she turned to see who would dare try to
bring her down today. And as she looked at the young
man recognition finally kicked in.

"Alex? Alex Harris?"

The young man simply smiled, "Liz? Is that you?"

- But today is the day
We break free -

Both friends looked each other over and smiled before
embracing.

"Alex, look at you," Buffy said as she stepped back
and took in the sight of her friend once again.

"You?re all grown up now. I can?t believe it."

"Me? No way. Look at you Liz. Now you, you look good,"
Xander responded with a plastered smile across his
face.

"It?s been a long time Alex, a long time."

"Too long Liz, far too long."

"So anyway. Tell me how?ve you been Alex?"

"I?ve been good Liz, real good."

"Well that?s good."

"Yeah. Oh and by the way..."

"Yes."

"It?s Xander now."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Alex just started getting dull. Besides, the
chicks dig it," he stated smiling.

"I?m sure they do, Xander."

"So what about you? What?ve you been up to Liz?"

"Well, first off it?s Buffy now. You know, junior
happens and all. Beside, like you said Liz just got
dull."

"Actually, I said Alex got dull, but Buffy sounds good
too. I like it. So how?ve you been Buffy?"

Giggling at the mans comment Buffy finally answered,
"I manage. You know," pausing she finished, "after dad
and
everything."

"Yeah, I?m sorry about that. I heard about it, but
after you?re second move I couldn?t find you."

"It?s ok Xander, I?m here now."

- Walking down the stairway
To the traffic below
Anything could happen
I know -

"Yes, yes you are. So tell me what brings you back
anyway?"

"I just couldn?t handle it anymore Xander. I wanted to
stay with mom but it got hard without dad. So anyway,
I decided to come finish high school here with Cordy."

"Well, I?m really sorry about your dad, but I?m glad
you came back."

"Yeah, me too. So anyway! Where you headed in such a
mad rush?" asked Buffy as they retrieved her books.

"Art 4. I hear the teacher?s a real dog. If you?re
late, even on the first day, you get detention for
like a week. I just didn?t want to chance it
already."

"No way," Buffy answered as they stood up, "I?m headed
there too."

Again both friends smiled at each other. That is
until Xander?s words totally sunk in, "Detention!"
they said in unison. And with that they were off
running in the direction of their class.

- But I?m sick of everybody
Telling me what to do
I hear you
Hey but I already know -

On to the next class, I can?t believe we made it...

"So..."

"So..."

"Ok, Buffy I?m sorry if this comes out rude or just
plain stupid but I have to ask. Are you still with
anyone?"

"Xander. That was a long time ago."

"Yeah, but you?re still as cute."

"Okay, I get it ha, ha."

"I had you going there didn?t I?"

"I?m going to kill you Harris."

"And I?ll love every moment of it."

"Xander!"

"You know I?m just messing with you. But I do care a
lot for you Buffy."

"Yeah, I know."

"So in all truth how has life been treating you?"

"I got no complaints if that?s what you?re trying to
get at?"

"Get out of here. One day at Sunnydale High and you
lost the direction to the complaint department?"

"Yeah. No visits yet and I don?t think I?ll be making
any anytime soon."

"So tell me then, who is the lucky guy you got your
eye on?"

Buffy momentarily paused to collect her thoughts on
the subject. [Xander?s one of my best friends, I
should tell him this], she thought to herself.

- And today is the day
We break free -

"Actually Xander, she?s wonderful. She?s beautiful and
smart, she?s so kind."

"That?s great Buffy. Beautiful and smart, can?t go
wrong with that. And to top it off she?s kind
and...she? She?s a she?"

"Yeah Xander."

"A girl? You? Girls?"

"Xander. I?m sorry. I wanted to tell you sooner, but
yes Xander. And I wouldn?t be telling you this unless
I totally trusted you."

"I...I understand."

"Do you really?"

"Yeah, you?re looking for a girlfriend. Damn! How long
has it been?"

"Xander!"

"Ok, Ok I get you."

"Good then."

"Buffy..."

"Yeah."

"I just want you to know this really does mean a lot
to me. Knowing that you can trust me enough to be
telling me something like this. I just want you to
know that I?ll always be here for you, supporting you
in all your choices."

"Thanks Xander, that means a lot."

"I?ll be your protector and confidant."

"Ok."

"The one you can always count on when you need a
shoulder to cry on."

"Xander."

"I would drop everything to be with you. Or if you
wanted I could just watch."

"Xander! I knew you where headed the wrong way with
that."

Fearing the inevitable tickle onslaught Xander quickly
tried to hold up his hands in surrender, "Ok, ok, I
give. You win. Please stop before I pee my pants!" he
failed miserably.

Xander saw an evil smile make it?s way to Buffy?s face
and fear hit, "You wouldn?t. Buffy!"

"That?ll teach you then," she said with a satisfied
smile on her face as she let her captive go.

"Yes, yes. No more."

"That?s better."

"I love you."

"Yeah, I know. Right back at you Xander."

With that both friends smiled and hugged again.

- It?s clear in my mind
After all of this time
What I feel my love -

Walking down the hall Xander?s curiosity could no
longer be contained.

"So Buffy,"

"Yeah."

"All kidding aside, do you know her name?"

"Who?s name?" Buffy asked looking at the crowd around
them.

"You know who. You?re morning friend."

"Oh her," Buffy said blushing.

"Oh my Buffy. We need to call your mom immediately. 
You seem to be coming down with some tomato type
syndrome."

"Xander quit it."

"Come on, just tell me."

"Ok then."

"So, who is she?"

"Well, she?s this cute little red head in my Chemistry
class. Her name?s Willow."

At the mention of the name Xander froze in place,
"Wh...who?"

"Willow. Her name is Willow Rosenburg."

- There are so many times
That the sun doesn?t shine
But I?m here my love -

Xander just about fainted at the sound of the name,
Willow Rosenburg, his lifelong friend.

"Xander. Hey Xander!"

"Wha...who...oh Buffy."

"Yeah. What?s up?"

"Up? What are you talking about?"

"I know something?s up just by the way you did that."

"Ok, ok Buffy. Well, you see..."

"Yes."

But before Xander could continue strong, warm hands
grabbed him from behind and began an unmercifully
tickle attack.

"I give. I give!" he said as he again tried miserably
to get away until the hands finally let go.

"Xander, I missed you this summer," came the soft
voice as Xander turned to face his recent torturer.

"Hey Will, finally back from that vacation," he said
hugging her.

"Xander?" Buffy asked.

"Oh yes. Will, I want you to meet my friend Buffy. 
Buffy this is Will, my best friend."

"Hey Buffy," Willow said as she turned to Xander, "but
Xander, we met this morning."

Buffy could only stand silently. The woman of her
dreams stood before her, not only that but she was
also Xander?s friend. As quickly as the initial shock
wore off an idea was formed and cemented into Buffy?s
mind.

- And today is the day -


Moving on...

One by one the days passed by. Soon the days became
weeks, then months, now years. It had almost two full
years since the wonderful day Buffy had met Willow.
Just saying her name made her tingle inside. From that
first day Buffy had promised herself that she would
attempt to gain Willow?s friendship, trust, and
eventually love on her own. Only at a dead end path
would she even consider using the 'Xander Idea' in her
love life. And now, well now it seemed like she was
facing a brick wall. The time to put her plan into
action had finally come, but would Xander be up to it?

- Maybe I should wait
Just a minute or two
It?s getting cold now
I feel so insecure -

"No Buffy. I?ve already told you, I can?t help you
with this."

"Xander, please."

"I?m sorry Buffy. But you hardly even know her."

"What?"

"You don?t know her Buffy. There are things about
Willow that you?ll never know. Just like the things
she doesn?t know about you."

"Xander."

"Buffy, just think about everything."

"Don?t you understand? That?s all I ever do Xander,
I?m constantly thinking about her."

"That?s not what I mean Buffy and you know it. Just
really think about all this. The only time you guys
really spend together is at school or your famous
study sessions."

"You know that?s not true Xander."

"You know it is Buffy."

"No. I love her Xander. And if you won?t help me then
I?ll just do this myself."

"Buffy..." but before he could finish Buffy was out
the door, "don?t."

- The future is a mistress
That is so hard to please
And the past
Is a pebble in my shoe -

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ok, just to make sure we?re still together as part 2
ends two years have passed. The girls are best friends
but not like in the show. I am purposely omitting
parts in fear of losing my focus. Throughout the story
I do this, but it will eventually come out tied
together. And just a small side note, when Buffy
mentioned her dad she was referring to his death not
him leaving. And I think that clears up some points
without giving away too much. Oh, and Buffy is still
not the slayer. Give me another part and see if the
'outed' slayer doesn?t surprise you.

And now I have homework so I'll post the next part
tonight. Tell me if the song fit after all. 



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