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Summary: AU. Buffy and Angel have been best friends since childhood and they develop a... different relationship.
AN: This is my first time ever posting. So please, please, please be gentle. Also if you want a sequel please feel free to ask. And if you have any ideas on how to change the story to make it better. Tell me I will be eternally grateful:)

PROLOGUE

They had been best friends since childhood, neighbours all their lives, always seen together and was voted the will they won't they couple of the century all through high school.

Secretly they had a relationship based just on sex and other intimate acts but they never admitted their true feelings for eachother.

It had all started during their Sophmore year at Sunnydale High school. Buffy Summers and Angel O'Connor had been in his bedroom watching Gone With The Wind, when they had started making out, neither sure who had made the first move. The make-out session lasted all night and the following morning the two had decided it was a spontaneous thing and was never to happen again. But then their make- out sessions continued every night and they eventually agreed to be make-out buddies for whenever they needed or wanted eachother, even if they were seeing someone else.

It was on Buffy's 17th birthday when they had accidentally taken their "relationship" to the next level. They had just returned from the Bronze, where their friends had thrown a party for Buffy, and had retreated to Buffy's bedroom to just 'hang out'. Her parents had gone away for the weekend and she and Angel knew they would have the house to themselves and hey both looked forward to their make-out session.

Seeing as how Angel's parents didn't know about their relationship they had allowed Angel to sleepover at the Summers' residence whenever he felt like it.

They were once again making-out on her bed when she began to unbutton his shirt. He took that as his cue and had slowly removed her dress. Before they knew it they were both completely naked and were making love. There were no regrets and they had decided to keep their relationship at the new level.

For the rest of their High School years they were sex buddies and they enjoyed it immensely. By graduation Buffy and Angel had not wanted to part with each other so they had decided to go to the same college. Seeing how they were both accepted to UCLA they left Sunnydale and their friends Willow, Oz, Cordelia and Xander had decided to go with them. So off they headed to the city of dreams unsure of what the future held...as

CHAPTER 1

"I'm so excited! Our day at college! Aren't you psyched Buff?"Willow Rosenburg asked one of her best friends.

"I'm totally psyched, I can't believe we've been living on our own and in Los Angeles for the past 3 months. It seems so unreal," Buffy replied.

The two girls were on their way to meet Cordelia at the dorms. They were all happy to be assigned to the same dorm. Buffy had been lucky to have her own room while Cordelia and Willow were happy they were going to be roommates.

"So what are your plans for tonight?" Buffy asked, as they walked into Stevenson Hall.

"I'm going to look over my schedule and get organised for classes. What about you?"

"Angel's coming over and we're gonna have chinese take-out and just watch movies,"Buffy replied then added thought to herself. *And most likely have sex all night instead of watching movies we've already seen like a million times*

Buffy smiled and turned her attention back to the redhead.

**********

Buffy's thoughts turned out to be correct. She and Angel had come back from the video store and no sooner had they entered her dorm room, had their lips found each other.

"I missed you today," Buffy mumbled as he removed her tank top and dropped it casually on the floor. She unbuttoned his shirt and pulled it off to reveal his well-sculptured chest.

"I missed you too," he replied, his nimble fingers finding the buttons to her jeans.

He picked her up and gently lowered her to the bed when suddenly there was a knock at the door. The couple froze and stared at each other before frantically putting on their upper-body clothes.

"Who is it?" Buffy asked as she buttoned Angel's shirt.

"Wong's Chinese take-out," came the reply.

They sighed in relief and Buffy took Angel's wallet out of his back pocket before opening the door. She handed the fairly young chinese delivery guy
20 and took the package, "Thanks and keep the change."

Once closing the door, she placed the food on top of her dresser before asking Angel, "Hungry?"

He smirked and replied, "Not for food."

Buffy giggled when he pulled her to the bed, but it soon turned to a moan when he caressed her breast. "So you like that huh?", Angel asked in a whisper. She merely nodded before kissing him passionately.

CHAPTER 2

Later that night clothes were strewn carelessly around the bed while Buffy and Angel lay curled together.

"This is nice. I like that some things are still the same as in High School," Buffy murmured as she gently trailed her nails across his chest.

"I like it too," Angel replied, then placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

Comfortable silence filled between them for several moments before Buffy asked, "Whose your roommate?"

"An Irish guy, Allen Francis Doyle. But he wants to be called Doyle. He seems nice, but seems like a bit of a drinker."

"How can you tell?"

"He was unpacking several bottles of Jack Daniel when I left to come here." Buffy giggled, snuggling closer as she did so.

"Cold?" Angel asked.

"Mmmm," was her response.

She gasped in surprise when he suddenly rolled them over, so she has beneath him. "Lets see what I can do to heat you up," he mumbled and trailed kisses down her neck. Buffy sighed and slowly ran her hand down his back. *I love you Angel* she said to herself.

CHAPTER 3

Several weeks later

"Hey Buffy," a vaguely familiar voice greeted from behind her as she headed to the cafeteria. She turned and smiled politely. "Oh hi....." she trailed off not knowing the guys name. "Riley," he supplied.

"Riley. Right. Whats up?"

"Huh?"

"Why'd you stop me?"

"Oh, um, I was wondering if you were doing anything tonight?"

"Uh, yeah I have plans with... someone," she replied, rather lamely. Riley's face fell. " Well ,um, maybe we could go out some other time," he replied hopefully.

"Um, I'll have to check my schedule, I'm a very busy girl," Buffy replied.

"Oh okay," Riley made no attempt to walk away, so they just stood in uncomfortable. Thankfully Willow and Angel joined them.

"Hey guys," Willow greeted cheerfully.

"Hi!" Buffy greeted in obvious relief. She sent Angel a desperate look and jerked her head slightly in Riley's direction. Her best friend got the message and said, " So you ready to go meet Xander and the others?"

She nodded and glanced at Riley, " I'll see you in class Riley. Bye." She then quickly walked away and Angel followed. Willow smiled apologetically at Riley. " See you later." She then followed her friends.

**********

"Who was that guy?" Angel asked as he and Buffy stood in the lunch line. " Riley Finn. Psych T.A. Annoying little shit. He's been hitting on me since classes started and he doesn't seem to take the hint that I'm not interested," Buffy replied.

"Poor baby," Angel whispered into her ear and she involuntarily shivered when he discreetly placed a soft kiss behind her ear.

" You have to make me feel better tonight because so far this has been a real crappy day," she said. "I'll see what I can do," he replied with a smile.

Once they had paid for their food or rather Angel paid for their food, they made their way to the table their friends sat at.

"So what are we doing tonight?"Cordelia asked when everyone in their circle of friends were seated at the table.

"Dingoes Ate My Baby is playing at Club Skunk." Oz told them, referring to his band.

"I'm gonna be there," Willow said cheerfully.

"Obviously," Buffy said with a smile.

"So we will all go to Club Skunk then,"Xander said and Cordy, Willow and Oz nodded.

"We're gonna have to rain check cos we've already made plans,"Buffy said on behalf of herself and Angel.

"What plans?" Cordy asked.

"We're gonna go see Kill It Before It Dies at the Revival House," Angel replied.

"We are?" Buffy asked softly so only Angel could here.

"Uh-huh," was his response.

"Can't you guys go see it another night because truth be told, you to have been rain checking A LOT lately," Willow stated and Xander, Oz and Cordy nodded in agreement.

Buffy and Angel exchanged glances then Buffy said, "Okay we'll come."

Willow in turn squealed in delight.

CHAPTER 4

Around 8pm that night Buffy and Angel entered Club Skunk, both looking amazing.

Buffy was dressed in a mini black skirt with a black tube top and a indigo blue denim jacket, complete with black stiletto sandals. Angel had on black jeans and a blue shirt complete with his leather jacket and his boots. They made a striking pair.

"Buff you look absolutely gorgeous," Cordelia said when the couple sat at the table.

"Thanks, you look amazing. I love that dress. Where'd you get it?"

"The Gap."

"Of course. So where's Wills and Oz?"

"Backstage.

"Want something to drink?" Angel asked cutting into the conversation. Buffy nodded and was about to tell him what she wanted when he responded, "Coke. Diet. I know." She gave him a smile and he left for the bar.

"I have to tell you something in total confidence," Cordy said suddenly.

"You're having Michael Jackson's baby." Buffy retorted.

"Oh well that and…." She trailed off glancing at Xander.

"I'll go shimmy off onto the dance floor," was his response.

As soon as he left Cordy announced, "Willow is planning on setting you up with Riley."

"WHAT?!"

"It's true. After you and Angel left for English Lit. She told me she is tired of you being dateless for like ever and decided Riley is the perfect candidate because he is interested."

"No, this isn't happening." Buffy moaned.

"I so feel sorry for you right now. I mean I agree with Wills that you need to start dating but believe me fish boy in NOT the guy I would even consider you should date. That would be beyond desperate if I did decide to fix you up."

"I don't want to date. I am perfectly happy with who I am with!"

"What?"

*Oops* "What I mean is I am happy with myself, being alone and… being alone." Cordelia laughed and took a sip of her diet coke.

The subject was dropped when Angel and Xander returned.

"Here you go." Angel handed Buffy the paper cup.

"Thanks." She replied and took a sip.

CHAPTER 5

Later Willow joined the group as well as Angel's roommate Doyle.

"Oh! What a coincidence. Look who just walked in." Willow said with a bright smile and waved at someone behind Buffy.

"Hey Willow. Guys." A now familiar voice greeted.

*Oh God no* Buffy thought then slowly turned around and forced a smile. "Hey Riley."

He smiled a 'charming' smile at her "Hey Buffy… Would you like to dance?"

"Oh um thanks for the offer but um I'm…allergic" Cordelia, Angel, Xander and Doyle laughed under their breaths while Willow glared at her.

"To dancing?!" Riley asked in disbelief.

"Uh-huh. Sorry."

Riley looked hurt but made no comment, instead he took a seat at the table and Buffy inwardly groaned.

Angel decided to be mean and turned to Buffy, "Dance?" She smiled brightly, "Love to." She then took his hand and led him onto the dance floor."

Cordelia, Xander and Doyle couldn't hold in their laughter anymore, the look on Riley's face was priceless and they cracked out laughing. Willow smiled apologetically at Riley then glared at her friends.

**********

Much later that night Buffy and Angel lay naked in each other's arms in Buffy's room.

"I don't think I'll ever get tired of doing that." Buffy murmured. Angel placed a soft kiss to her forhead before replying, "Well you better not, because I'm not that easy to get rid of."

She giggled and raised her head to kiss him tenderly.

Angel moaned when her hand trailed down body to cup his member. *I love you Buffy* He thought to himself.

CHAPTER 6

The relationship between Buffy and Angel had become strained over the next few weeks, mostly because of the pressure of Willow mingling in Buffy's love life and the fact that Buffy had suddenly gotten a crush on Riley. Though the only reason the blonde had started liking fish boy was because she wanted a normal relationship and she had liked how Riley continued to pursue her even after all the brush-offs she had given him.

But the main reason for her crush was because she wanted to make Angel jealous, in hopes that he would realise he also wanted a normal relationship.

Angel, on the other hand, was deeply hurt by Buffy's sudden interest in Riley but he refused to let her know about it. Instead he found himself arguing with her over every little thing and he didn't like fighting with her.

The best friends had just gotten into a fight but this was the biggest one they had ever had. Buffy had yelled at Angel when he confronted her about her feelings for Riley. She had told him that he had no right to tell her who to date and who not and that she was tired of spending all her time with him.

He in turn had asked her why she hung out with him, if she didn't want to. Her response was:

"I felt sorry for you okay, I knew you were really lonely and that you could never get a girlfriend. I mean come on, all the girls you have dated had broken up with you because they said and I quote, you are too boring. But now I'm sick of feeling sorry for you so go be loser like how you were destined to."

Angel just stood staring at her for several moments, then without a word he walked out of her room and out of her life.

As soon as he had left Buffy had burst into tears, feeling regret immediately. She knew she had really hurt him and she had absolutely no idea what to do.

CHAPTER 7

The following morning Buffy headed for English Lit. class, feeling nervous. She had tried calling Angel the night before but Doyle had said Angel had not been in. She knew it was a lie.

Upon entering she saw him sitting in his usual seat but instead of an empty seat next to him, which was for her, Josh, an acquaintance to Buffy sat next to the dark head guy. Taking a deep breath , Buffy approached him.

"Uh, Angel?" she said nervously.

"Go away Buffy." Angel replied not looking at her.

" No wait, I just want to apolo-" she began but got cut off by Angel saying, "Don't bother."

"Angel please-"

"I'm not interested."

She was about to protest again, but the professor entered the room and Buffy found another seat.

*********

By lunch Buffy was feeling frustrated, Angel had point blank refused to acknowledge her. Now she wondered, as she headed to meet her friends at the cafeteria, what was she going to tell her friends when they asked why Angel wasn't talking to her. Spotting her friends at their usual table, Buffy had a feeling Angel was not going to sit with them.

She was not wrong. When the tall, dark and handsome guy stepped out of the lunch line with his tray of food, he had taken a seat with Doyle and several football players.

"Uh, Buff. Why is Angel sitting over there and not here with us?" Cordy asked.

The blonde shrugged, "Who knows."

" I don't think he's talking to you." Oz said.

"Why do you say that?" Willow asked.

"Well, I overheard Devon and Max, that guy in the band The Clementines talking and Max had said that Angel had refused to talk to you in Lit. class." Oz replied.

Xander, Willow and Cordy turned to stare at Buffy.

"Is that true?" Cordy asked.

"Maybe." Buffy mumbled.

"What did you do?" Xander asked.

"What makes you so sure I did something?… I said some things to him last night that I didn't mean and I tried apologizing this morning but he doesn't want to talk to me."

"What did you say?" Cordelia and Willow asked simultaneously.

"That is none of your business." Buffy replied with a smile.

"Fine, then how are you going to apologize to Angel without him walking away from you?" Willow asked. Buffy shrugged, "I have absolutely no idea."

CHAPTER 8

Over the following the days Buffy had tried everything to get Angel to forgive her, but he was too hurt to even look at her. And now she was beginning to get depressed.

Saturday night the petit blonde sat on her bed crying softly, she had just returned from Club Skunk, where she had witnessed Angel make out with a blonde bimbo.

Buffy had seen her around on campus and known about her reputation for sleeping around with guys. From the way Angel was kissing her Buffy knew that he was planning on having sex with her that night. There was a knock on her door, interrupting her thoughts, and Cordelia entered the room. She raised eyebrows at the many candles lit around the room, then she saw her friends tears.

"Buffy what's wrong." The brunette asked in concern, sitting next to her.

"I-i miss Angel." Was all she managed to get out before sobbing again.

"Don't worry Buff, I'm sure he'll forgive you sooner or later I mean you've been best friends for like ever and this is your first fight. I'm pretty sure he won't hold a grudge forever."

"But I hurt him pretty badly and…" she trailed off.

"And what?" Cordy prodded gently.

"If I tell you something do you promise not to tell anyone?"

Cordelia nodded. "During sophomore year in high school, Angel and I became make-out buddies. Then on the night of my 17th birthday we slept together. We've been having sex since then and we both agreed to not to actually date just have sex with each other for whenever we wanted it-"

"Kinda like casual sex."

"Yeah, anyway we dated other people but continued sleeping with each other, because we liked being together. And we were happy with our… arrangement. But then this whole thing with Riley came up and I wanted to have a real relationship but only with Angel because I love him so much. I didn't know how to tell him this so I figured if I made him jealous by going on a few dates with Riley-"

"Then maybe he would realise he wanted a relationship and was in love with you." Cordy supplied.

"Exactly. But then he just seemed to get angry a lot and then we had that huge fight and everything just became a big mess."

"What was the fight about?"

Buffy remained silent for several moments but then she told Cordy about the things she said.

"Ouch." Was Cordy's first response. Buffy glared at her. "I'm sorry… Okay so you screwed up but it is obvious that Angel does love you."

"Yeah right." Buffy muttered.

"No seriously. I mean if he didn't he wouldn't be ignoring you right now and he wouldn't have agreed to sleep with you for all these years. Now here's what you do. You find Angel tell him how you feel and then apologize."

"I'm pretty sure he doesn't want me around right now."

"Why not?"

"Because I was at Club Skunk looking for him and I found him… making out with that bitch Darla."

"Eeeuy. What the hell was he thinking?… Okay then here's plan B. I'll go to Club Skunk and force him to come to you."

"I don't know Cordy, he looked pretty happy."

"He isn't. I'll be back okay?" Buffy nodded and the brunette hugged her before leaving.

CHAPTER 9

Cordelia arrived at Club Skunk 15 minutes later. She found Angel with to brown haired girls, and he was flirting outrageously and the girls flirted right back.

Shuddering inwardly, she came up to them and tapped Angel on the shoulder. Angel looked up at her in annoyance.

"Sorry to interrupt but Angel I really think we should start talking about the baby."

The girls glanced at her then at Angel Before they got up and left. "You a real bitch you know that." He glared at the former May queen. She gave him a sweet smile.

"What do you want Cordelia?"

"I want you to go to Buffy." He groaned and said, "I do not wish to see her anytime soon."

"Angel she's really hurting okay. I know about the fight and I can guarantee that she is really, really, really, really, really sorry she hurt you."

"Cordelia, you don't know everything alright. So just go away."

"I do know everything." She protested.

"So what do you know?"

"I know that in high school, sophomore year, you to became make-out buddies and that on her 17th birthday you had sex. And I know that you really love her."

"What makes you think I love her?" Cordelia shot him a dubious look. "Okay so I do love her but I think it's obvious that she doesn't love me."

"Oh she loves you. She told me herself. Now I want you to go to her and tell her that you love her."

"Okay"

"You giving in that easily? I'm impressed."

"Thanks" Angel turned to leave but the brunette stopped him.

"What?"

"What happened to Darla, I thought you two were making out?"

"We were but then Melanie and Megan caught my attention."

"Who?"

"Those brunettes I was talking to…how did you know I was with Darla?"

"Buffy told me, she saw you two kissing."

"Oh god-"

"Don't worry. She'll probably forgive you. Now go. She's waiting."

CHAPTER 10

By the time Angel had arrived at Buffy's dorm room, she was asleep. She had fallen asleep several minutes after Cordelia had left.

Angel knocked twice on the door and waited. After several moments he knocked again. Buffy groaned and slowly opened her swollen eyes.

"Hold on" she said fixing her messy hair then opened the door.

"Angel" she said surprised to actually see him, she didn't think Cordy would actually get him to come here. "What are you-" him cupping her cheeks and kissing her passionately cut her off.

When the need for oxygen became too great, they reluctantly broke apart. "I love you." Angel said before Buffy could say anything.

At his words her eyes welled up with tears, "I love you too. And I am so sorry about the things I said . I never meant it. Do you forgive me?"

"Never anything to forgive." She smiled and their lips met again. Buffy pulled him into the room and shut the door, all the while their lips fusing together.

Clothes were shed in moments and soon they were making passionate love.

Afterwards they lay contently in each other's arms. "I love you." Buffy couldn't help saying those words. "I love you too." He replied and kissed her softly.

When they broke apart she asked softly, "What happens now?"

Before he could reply, the door opened and Willow, Xander, Oz, Cordy and Riley entered the room. They all stopped dead in their tracks at the sight before them.

Cordy was the first to speak, "See I told you it would be a bad idea to just barge in here."

"What the heck is going on in here?" Willow demanded.

"Buffy how could you do this to me?" Riley asked hurt.

The couple slowly sat up, Buffy clutching the sheet to her chest and Angel wrapping one around his waist.

"Okay um could you please leave us alone so we can change then I promise to answer all questions." Buffy said.

"No! I want to know what gives you the right to cheat on me!" Riley yelled.

"Firstly Riley we aren't even a couple! We've had, what?, two dates, so I'm not exactly cheating on you." Buffy snapped.

Riley stormed out the room. " Okay now will you please explain?" Xander asked.

"Fine but can't we change first?" Angel asked. Their friends nodded and left them alone to dress.

EPILOGUE

"Wow. That's just….wow." Willow commented once the couple had told them everything.

"Definitely wow." Oz added.

"Who would have thought you and Angel had sex before any of us. Xander said. The couple smiled when Cordelia smacked her ex on the back of his head.

"So this would explain why you didn't want to go out with Riley and then you suddenly did." Willow said and Buffy nodded. "I think it's so great that you to are together. I mean in high school EVERYONE wanted you to hook up and all this time you already had," the read head continued.

"Well technically we weren't a couple we just… had sex A LOT." Angel told her.

"But it's still romantic" Willow protested.

"Will, you find two fleas mating romantic" Cordy remarked and they laughed. Oz gently patted his girlfriends' head when she fake pouted.

"So what's happening now between you two?" Cordy asked changing the subject.

"We are going to start dating like a normal couple." Angel replied and Buffy smiled up at him from her place on his lap. Then after a few moments she added, "Except we're gonna have sex after our first date…right?" she looked at him again. He placed a soft kiss on her lips before saying, "Right."

"Oh god are you to gonna be touchy-feely from now on?" Xander asked with a moan. The couple smiled and replied simultaneously, "Yes."

Willow, Oz and Cordelia laughed at the face Xander made at the couple.

"Alright moving on to more important things, "Cordy said, "Angel is your roommate Doyle seeing anybody?"

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