Disclaimer: I own nothing, Fox, the WB, Mutant Enemy, and Joss Whedon own Buffy and Angel and any other characters. K's Choice owns the song, Virgin State of Mind
Rating: PG, PG-13
Note: Thanks to Jen for the idea for the fic, Lauren for some of her ideas, Amber for searching for fifteen minutes for the lyrics, only to have me just click and find them in two seconds, and thanks to Lisa for the title. See, I really own nothing. I own the words. Dedication: Ben, whom wanted me to take a break from Riley torture to write him some happiness.
Distribution: No, sorry. This belongs to Torn by Fate.
Other note: This goes with my fluff series. It's easy to understand. Angel came back to Buffy and they can make love all they want. Angel's soul is glued.

"Ok, when did Caesar die?"

"Angel! I don't want to do this! I don't need to study!"

"Yes, you do, Buffy. You have finals in two weeks. You need to study or you'll fail."

"But Angel! That's two weeks! I can study next week! There's this really cool party tonight, and I want to go! It's supposed to be one of the best parties of the year! Please!" Buffy stuck her bottom lip, knowing it always got Angel.

Angel could feel himself start to cave. No, he couldn't give in. He put his foot down and stood strong. "No, Buffy, it's not going to work. You are studying tonight, and you will not go out until you know everything about Caesar."

Buffy pouted even stronger. "Fine! Be that way! If you won't let me have any fun, you don't get to have any fun." She had him. There was no way he could go one night without her.

"Then we both won't have any fun." At Buffy's surprised look, he suppressed a laugh. "Buffy, you have to learn this stuff. You know if you fail this you'll have to take it again, and have to stay in school even longer that you planned. I'll make a deal with you. If you get everything down by ten, we'll go to that party, and you can party as long as you want because you don't have classes tomorrow. The other catch is, you have to let me tutor you tomorrow in Chemistry."

"Angel! You're asking me to study a whole Saturday! And even on Friday night! How could you do this to me?! Don't you love me?!"

"I love you. That's why I don't want to see you at a McDonald's Drive-Thru asking people if they wanted fries with their meal. Now I gave you the deal. Take it or leave it."

"Fine. I'll take it. Go ahead, tell me about Caesar." Angel opened Buffy's college history book as Buffy cuddled into him to get comfortable as he told her about Julius Caesar and Rome.

**

An hour later, Angel was quizzing Buffy. "Ok, how many times was Julius Caesar stabbed, and who were the two main assassins?"

"Twenty-three times and Brutus and Cassius. As Caesar died, he said "Et tu Brute?" Which means, you too, Brutus because he was supposed to be Caesar's best friend." Buffy felt so smart. She never knew that history could be so entertaining. Anything with Angel would be entertaining.

"Very good, honey. Just one last question."

"Angel! We've already covered everything! I know this stuff! Please!"

"Come on, Buffy, it's an easy one. You'll get it right, I swear."

"Fine," she huffed crossing her arms. "I just want you to know that you are sleeping on the couch tonight."

"Whatever. Now, here's the question. Where's the party?" He had a grin on his face, knowing that he would definitely not be sleeping on the couch. Buffy shrieked and launched herself onto Angel's lap. She rained small kisses all over his face. Knowing that they would never get to the party and Buffy would be very upset, Angel suggested that they should go get ready. While Buffy went and put on her make-up and clothes, Angel pulled out his. He decided on a blue button up shirt and a pair of khakis pants. He ran some moose through his hair to make sure it was perfect and sprayed some CK One on.

From the bathroom, Angel heard Buffy softly singing "Nookie." He heard her stop singing and saw the door open. Buffy walked out in a stunning blue satin dress that fell mid-thigh, and had on little strappy black heels. She had done her hair so that it was half up, half down. To say the least, Angel was speechless. She was the most beautiful sight, and he felt himself fall in love with her all over again.

**

Buffy and Angel arrived at the party at eleven. They still had two hours until the party ended, so they prepared themselves for dancing and cuddling. Angel had never come to one of the parties with Buffy before and was surprised at what he saw. Instead of seeing a bunch of drunken college students, he saw what looked like a bunch of friendly people just having a god time. He looked down at Buffy and smiled. He was happy that she would share her life with him. He thanked the Powers That Be everyday that she took him back.

Buffy looked up to see Angel staring at her. "What?" she asked.

"Just looking at the most beautiful girl in the world, that's all." He replied with a smile. Buffy stood on her tippy-toes to give him a kiss. They pulled apart and walked over to a couch that was settled against a wall. They sat there for a while and just held each other and quietly talked to each other.

It was midnight, and Buffy and Angel were talking about what they were going to do on Sunday when someone came up to them.

"Hi, Buffy."

"Oh hi, Riley. Angel, this is Riley. He's the TA for my psych class." Buffy introduced the two.

Angel took the boy's hand and shook it. "Nice to meet you, Riley."

"You, too, Angel. Uh, Buffy would you like to dance?" Riley asked.

"No, thank you. Sorry. I don't feel like dancing much right now. Angel and I were just relaxing."

"Oh, are you two together?"

"Yes, we are." Angel replied. He did not like the way this guy was looking at Buffy. Angel put his arms around Buffy's shoulders in a possessive manner, and told the boy, "We've been involved for a while now."

Buffy smiled at Angel, amused by his possessiveness. It was cute, and she had no problem telling everyone that she was Angel's. She knew that Riley liked her, but she didn't have any feelings towards the boy. He was nice, but he wasn't Angel. Angel was the only one that belonged in her heart. Only him and no one else.

"Oh ok, well, I guess I'll see you on Monday in class, Buffy. Have a nice evening." Riley said before he turned and walked away to join some of his friends who were obviously laughing at him for being turned down.

Buffy felt Angel's grasp on her shoulders loosen a bit, and she looked up at him. "What?" he asked.

"A little possessive are we?" she asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I don't like the way that guy was looking at you." He shrugged.

"Well, you have nothing to worry about. I promise. You know you're the only one for me."

"Same with you, but still. I can't help but wonder if you wanted someone like him. You know, one that can do things that we can't do. I know we can make love now, but I still can't give you sunlight. And I feel like I'm taking something away from you, having to always take you out at night."

"Angel, how many times do I have to tell you this? I love you. I don't care about dates in the sunlight. All I care about is that I'm with you. You're all I want. You're all I need. I'll never want anyone else. NO one could ever satisfy me like you do. I love you, only you, and no one else."

"I love you more everyday, Buffy. I fall in love with you all over again every time I see you. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your life. I love you." Angel bent his head down to capture Buffy's lips in an exquisite kiss. All their love radiated through their lips and into each other. They broke apart breathless and content.

Just then, a song started on the stereo. Buffy recognized the song right away. "Dance with me?" she asked Angel as she held out her hand. He got up and she led him to the dance floor. Slowly, they started to move their bodies together as the beat started.

There's a chair in my head on which I used to sit
Took a pencil and I wrote the following on it

Now there's a key where my wonderful mouth used to be
Dig it up, throw it at me
Dig it up, throw it at me

Where can I run to, where can I hide
Who will I turn to now I'm in a virgin state of mind

Angel moved his thigh between Buffy's so they could move together more easily. As they rubbed up against each other, they were unaware of the pair of eyes that were on them from across the room.

Got a knife to disengage the voids that I can't bear
To cut out words I've got written on my chair

Like do you think I'm sexy
Do you think I really care

Can I burn the mazes I grow
Can I, I don't think so

Can I burn the mazes I grow
Can I, I don't think so

Where can I run to, where can I hide
Who will I turn to now I'm in a virgin state of mind
Virgin state of mind
Virgin state of mind
Virgin state of mind

She was perfect. He saw the way how she lead the guy out to the dance floor. She liked to be in charge. He liked that in a woman. She would be perfect for his next conquest. He had already gotten information on her. Her name was Buffy Summers, she was a Freshman at the school, and apparently very needy. Parker Abrams smiled at the thought of how he could use this girl to get his pleasure.

**

"I gotta go freshen up, I'll be right back," Buffy whispered to Angel. Angel nodded his head and headed back over to the couch to sit down and wait for Buffy.

**

Parker followed Buffy until he saw her go into the bathroom. He grabbed a couple of drinks and waited for her to return. Five minutes later, she emerged from the bathroom.

She stopped at the refreshment table, and Parker decided that now would be the time to strike. He walked up besides her, and asked her, "Looking for something to drink?"

"Yeah," she replied. "But they're all out."

"That's okay, I have an extra one if you want it." He handed her the drink.

"Thank you," Buffy replied. She could tell that this guy was trying to pick her up, so she tried to get away as fast as she could. "I have to be going."

"So soon? After I just gave you my drink? You don't think that perhaps you could spare a dance?"

"I'm sorry, but I need to go. Maybe some other time." Buffy really didn't like this guy. It was like he was trying to seduce her. Well, he'd have to do better than that.

**

Far across the room, Angel had seen Buffy walk out of the bathroom. He got up to go meet her, but was stopped by some annoying blonde, who had obviously drank too much. As the blonde tried to get him to dance with her, he saw a guy go up to Buffy. Angel didn't like the guy. He was too sure about himself. Angel shook the blonde off of his arm and walked over to where Buffy was trying to get away from the guy.

"Hi, honey," he said, wrapping his arm around his shoulder like he had done earlier when Riley was near. "Who's this?" he asked.

"Oh, this is Parker. He got me a drink, so I was thanking him. I just told him that I had to leave, and he wanted to dance, but I told him I couldn't."

"I see," Angel said, knowing fully what Buffy meant. He knew that Buffy knew that this guy was no good, too. "I'm kinda beat, sweetie, do you want to go home?" He asked her before placing a kiss on the top of her head.

"Yeah, let's go. I'm tired, and we have to study tomorrow. Good bye, Parker. It was nice to meet you. Maybe I'll see you around some time. Thanks again for the drink." Buffy really wanted to hurry up and leave. This guy was just annoying.

"Yeah, bye." Parker turned around and stalked off. He couldn't believe that someone has actually turned him down. It had never happened before! And he didn't recall her having a boyfriend. He never saw her with anyone around school. By the looks of the guy, he guessed that he was out of school. Must be into older guys, he thought. His attention was then turned to a young brunette sitting at a table by herself.

"Hi, I'm Parker."

"Hi, Clarisse."

"Nice to meet you, Clarisse." Oh well, she would have to do.

**

"Did you see his face when you came up to me?!" Buffy laughed as they entered the apartment. "Priceless! I can't believe he actually thought that I would fall for him! Please! Give me some credit! His eyebrows are like two inches think!"

Angel chuckled at his girlfriend. She definitely was a find. He would never take what they had for granted. He was brought out of his thoughts when he heard Buffy yawn. "Tired?" he asked.

"Yeah, I think it's time for me to hit the sheets. I'll be in bed in a bit. I'm gonna change into my pajamas, and get ready for bed."

"Ok."

Angel took his shirt and pants off, leaving only his boxers on. He turned the covers down so he could get in. Just as he laid down, Buffy returned from the bathroom, and climbed in bed and snuggled up to him. She kissed him goodnight. "Good night, Angel."

"Good night, Buffy. I love you."

"Love you too." Buffy said as she drifted off to sleep in her lover's arms. Where she belonged, where she would always be.

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