Someone I Can Count On

Someone I Can Count On

Disclaimer: Characters are property of Joss. If I owned them Buffy & Angel would be happily together. Song belongs to Christina Aguilera
Rating: PGish I guess.
Distribution: My site . If you want it take it, and tell me where it's going.
Spoilers: Up to The Yoko Factor
Authors note: This is only my 4th attempt at fanfic so be nice
Feedback: Please, Pretty Please!! With a cherry on top?!

"Someone I can count on," Buffy muttered to herself as she walked away from Giles' apartment. "Who am I kidding? If I can't count on them, who am I supposed to count on?"

She had no idea what had gotten into her friends. They had just had a major fight. She didn't know why they had been so mad at her. She had told them that she would go to someone she could count on for help. But who? Momentarily, she had thought about going to Riley, but quickly changed her mind. She didn't know why, but it was as if she didn't trust him, after what happened with Angel. How could Riley think that Angel had turned evil? How could he think that she had been foolish, and slept with Angel? He wouldn't have even of thought that if Xander hadn't opened his mouth and filled in all the blanks for Riley.

The only other person she could think of was Angel. He had offered to help. But he would already be back in L.A. Buffy couldn't afford the bus fare to get there. She decided to just call him, and hope that he would agree to help.

As soon as she got to the dorm, she called. Buffy wished that she would get his machine, or even Cordelia, but Angel picked up after the second ring.

"Hello?"

"Hey," she paused. "Its Buffy."

"I know. I can recognize your voice."

Buffy could just see him smile as he said those words.

"Is anything wrong?" He asked, concerned.

"Not exactly. But you know how you asked if you could help me before?"

"Yes."

"Well, I need your help. For some reason, my friends hate me at the moment. We can't even have a civil conversation. Don't ask me what there problem is."

"I'll be there soon."

"Angel?"

"Hmm?"

"I don't want you to feel obligated to come here."

"I'm not obligated. I want to. I want to help."

"Thanks."

"It's not a problem. You can count on me."

She knew that it was true. She could count on him, no matter what. He would always be there for her.

"I'll see you soon?" she asked.

"I'll be there in a few hours."

Buffy hung up the phone. She felt happy inside. Angel would be in Sunnydale. Of course he had just been there, but this time he would be staying longer. "Maybe he won't leave this time." She thought to herself.

Before long, there was a soft knocking at Buffy's door. She let him in, unsure of what to do next. She felt an urge to hug him, but didn't act on it.

"I really appreciate you coming," she said, breaking the silence.

"You know I don't mind. So what's the big evil?"

"His name is Adam."

"Strange name for a type of demon."

"That's his name silly, not what he is." Buffy joked.

He cracked a smile, "I know. So tell me about him."

"Well, I guess you could say he's part human, part computer, and a bunch of different demons put together in one."

"Do you know how to defeat him?"

"Not a clue." She laughed. "Maybe we could blow him up. That always seems to work."

"That might not be such a bad idea."

She looked at him as if he was crazy. "Are you serious?"

"I *am* serious. We should give it a try." He walked over to the door. "Let's go find him, and introduce him to Mr. Explosive."

"Funny," she replied as she grabbed her jacket, and followed him out the door.

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Three hours later, they returned.

"Well that was fun," Buffy said sarcastically.

"What? You didn't like seeing him blow up?"

She looked at him. "Are you kidding me? I have watched too many things explode in my lifetime."

Angel then caught her off guard by pulling her into his arms. He looked deep into her eyes. Ever so slowly he leaned down, and brushed his lips with hers. Buffy was shocked at his action, but she caught his lips in a fiery kiss. He kissed back. They fell back onto her bed. Thoughts about curses and happiness clauses flew out the window. They were just so wrapped up in their passion for each other.

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Buffy woke up in the morning next to a cool body. Thoughts of the previous night crept into her mind. "Oh God? What have I done?" She thought. "How could I have been so stupid?" Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt strong arms wrap around her.

She turned over, and saw Angel smiling at her. It wasn't Angelus, but Angel.

"Angel!" she cried. "You're still here."

"Yeah."

"The curse?"

"I don't feel like I'm going to change."

Buffy grinned until another thought crossed her mind. "Did I not make you happy?"

"Of course you did. How could you not? Just being here with you sends me through the roof."

The smile returned to her face. "Stay with me?" she asked hopefully.

He looked into her eyes. "Forever."

"Really?"

"I promise. But what about Riley?"

"Riley who?" she asked before she kissed him. He pulled her close. "I love you."

"I love you too."

"Someone I can count on." She thought to herself. No matter what her relationship was like with her friends, Buffy knew she could always count on Angel. He would always be there for her. She would always be able to turn to him for help.

// When I'm lost in the rain
In your eyes I know
I'll find the light to light my way
When I'm scared, losing ground
When my world is going crazy
You can turn it all around and when I'm down you're there
Pushing me to the top
You're always there, giving me all you've got

For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For a love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
I turn to you

When I lose the will to win
I just reach for you
And I can reach the sky again
I can do anything
'Coz your love is so amazing
'Coz your love inspires me
And when I need a friend
You're always on my side
Giving me faith, taking me through the night

For the arms to be my shelter
Through all the rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
For the one who I can run to…//

The End

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