Summer Of Love chapter 10 W/B/A NC17

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Summer of Love
Chapter 10
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W/B/A
NC17
Joss' stuff.
Summary: Will has so the big surprise for her Slayer.
Distribution: The usual, others just ask.
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It had been nearly a month since Willow and Buffy had expanded 
their friendship. Nearly a month since Buffy had made Willow explain 
to Giles about the phone call. Nearly a month of naughty Slayer 
punishing and wicked Willow discipline. Nearly a month of sheer bliss.
They had told Buffy's mom, who was surprisingly supportive. Joyce 
knew that her only child's life was full of danger, pain and 
suffering, due to her calling. As far as she was concerned, Willow 
was the best thing for her daughter. She cared greatly for the 
redhead, as if she were a daughter as well, and Willow loved it, the 
mothering and the fussing. After all, her mom was never around. Oh, 
well, except when there was a good, ol' fashioned witch burnin'!
All in all, things were going pretty darn wonderful for the happy 
couple. They patrolled Buffy slayed, Willow brought the snacks and 
afterwards they spent quality time, just the two of them. Sometimes, 
they would engage in creative theatrics, as Willow would say. Her 
cute way of describing their, non vanilla lovin'. Other times, they 
would just lie in each other's arms, enjoying the safety of all that 
was perfect. 
Joyce had taken to helping out Giles with the research, unless 
there was a serious big badness a'brewin', then everyone went to 
work. But as July approached, the hellmouth remained pretty boring. 
The usual vamps and demons, but nothing Buffy couldn't handle with 
her eyes closed. Both girls suspected that there was more to Joyce's 
help than was claiming, memories of the band candy dancing in the 
air. Buffy was happy for her mom. Giles was the closest thing she had 
to a father, anyway, so if he made her mother happy, why should it 
bother her? Especially since said mother had accepted Willow so 
lovingly.
Xander had sent postcards highlighting his adventures and they had 
giggled madly, imaging the look on his face when he found out about 
them. Anya, the former vengeance demon, had become somewhat of a 
friend. She had accepted her mortality and was working at the 
Espresso Pump. Having discovered the joys of paychecks, she could 
almost always be found there. She would give them discounts on 
mochas, ten cents off, and never failed to ask about Xander. It was 
obvious to both Buffy and Willow, that the girl had it bad for him.
Nothing had been heard about Cordelia, except that she was in 
L.A. to make it big. Buffy knew that Angel had spoken to Giles 
several times, although she hadn't heard a word from him. What Buffy 
didn't know, was that Willow heard her crying sometimes, when the 
Slayer thought she was alone. Buffy was crazy about the redhead, in 
every way, and it bothered her to no end that she still longed for 
the vampire. But she couldn't help it. Although Willow had her heart, 
Angel did, as well. And it was taking a toll on the Slayer. A toll 
that had not gone unnoticed by Willow
So on this particular, beautiful summer evening, Buffy found 
herself returning home after patrol, alone and not in the happiest of 
moods. Willow had left town for two days with Giles, something about 
help only she could give. As Buffy remembered the conversation from 
that morning, she felt her mood get worse. This was the third time in 
a week Willow had used the, Giles needs my help, excuse and the truth 
was, Buffy wasn't really buying it. Especially since this time 
required her to leave town. 
Something was going on with the redhead, she knew it, her Slayer 
and spider sense acutely aware. Willow's whole personality seemed 
different. Not bad, just, different. Like she was hiding something. 
Plus, she had cut back on her, Buffy time, instead throwing herself 
into helping Giles. Was she changing her mind about them? Did she 
want out? Was this her polite, subtle way of letting her know?
She hadn't mentioned anything to Willow, or anyone else, choosing 
instead to discreetly keep her eyes finely tuned. Whatever her lover 
was up to, whatever was going on, she would find out. One way or 
another.

*****

Angel threw his arms around Willow, squeezing her so hard she gasped 
for air. 
" Sorry, " he apologized, releasing her.
" It's ok, " she replied, nodding as she sucked in a few big breaths.
" I am just so happy! Me, happy, and non - evil, me, see? "
He jumped up and down and did, what Willow could only presume, was 
his version of a happy dance. She couldn't stop the smile that nearly 
swallowed her. Her friend was now complete, with a soul that could 
never be lost. Never, in all her life, had she seen such a happy 
person.
" Yes, Angel, " Giles said, chuckling. " We see. You are quite 
happy and non - evil. It's a wonderful sight. "
Angel managed to calm down, just a bit, and looked at them.
" How can I ever repay you? " he asked, the gratitude dripping from 
his voice with the utmost sincerity.
Giles started to answer, but Willow beat him to it.
" Go to Buffy and tell her that you still love her. "