Part 2
Willow was not in the mood for the pep talk that she knew Angel was
about to give her. Maybe if she pretended to be really bad off he
would leave her alone. Real smart Willow, you know Angel would never
do something like that. No I don't all I know is what Buffy told me.
Hang on to that little spark of hope the best you can. Shut up.
******
When Willow stepped out the door Angel was waiting for her. She
plastered a big smile on her face. " Willow, is there something you
want to tell me? I mean if there is something bothering you, you can
tell me," good one, Angel thought. " Umm Angel is it okay if we sit
down before…" "Of course, how about we go back down to the den?"
Willow nodded and followed him back to the fire.
*****
Willow sat on the floor in front of the fire, not wanting to see
Angel's face as she told him. " Oz had a set tonight and I was
supposed to go over to his house and we were supposed to go to the
Bronze together. I decided to go a little early so that we could hang
out. But when I got there he was… he was. There was a girl with
him
and they were…. They were…" Willow found that she couldn't
say those
words. If you say them, you make it true, and your too weak to do
that. Angel looked at the girl sitting on his floor trying to poor
her heart out to him and couldn't. He knew what had happened, you've
done it enough time yourself. Will you stop belittling me; I'm trying
to help this poor girl. Yeah, that's what you think. " Willow, stay
here tonight. I don't think you need to be alone right now. Umm I'll
light a fire in one of the bedrooms and you can stay there." Angel
realized that Willow had no reason to accept, they had never been
close. Hell she thought he was going to kill her half the time. Still
she was a hormonal teenager, who had just found her boyfriend
cheating on him, and Buffy was all was talking about how teens took
drastic measures in situations like that. Willow was the kind of
person he saw doing that confused and scared.
"Thank you Angel."
"Come on let's get you bed."
********
Once again they took the journey to the second floor of Angel's vast
mansion. Instead of the cold room they moved farther down the hall to
another oak door." Willow I'm going to be right across the hall if
you need me. I'll just go downstairs get my book and come right back.
Do you need anything?" Angel talked speedily. Willow shook her head"
I'm fine Angel. Thanks again."
Angel nodded, " Well let's get you situated.
*******
Willow opened her eyes; this isn't my ceiling. Where am I? Oh god,
last night. I'm at Angel's. What time is it? Willow got up there was
no point in staying in bed sooner or later she would have to face Oz.
The sooner she did the sooner she could get past this. Just like you
got past Xander dating Cordelia.
Downstairs Angel was preparing breakfast. He did not normally keep
food in the house since Buffy didn't come around that often, but last
night he had sneaked out of the house and gotten a little something
so that Willow would not starve to death. Maybe if you're real nice
she'll give you something in return. Shut up, it's not like that.
Willow and I are just friends. Yeah that's what you said about Buffy
and hey you wound up doing her. I'm exiting this conversation. "
Angel," Willow's soft came from behind him. He spun to greet her, and
the words died in his mouth. Willow was dressed in the T-shirt he had
given her, her legs bared from mid-thigh and down. " I kinda couldn't
find my clothes so…"
"No that's cool. Uh-here sit down, I made you breakfast. I think your
clothes are still in the room upstairs."
So Willow and Angel sat in total silence barely glncing at each
other, but both aware of the silence. When Willow had finished eating
she went up stairs to retrieve her clothing. At the door of the
mansion She tried to thank Angel again for his hospitality, but he
mearly shrugged it off saying that she would have done the same. Then
she was gone.
 

Part 3

Willow went home took a shower and got ready for school it was almost
time for second period but still she felt she should go. Xander
always drove her to school she would have to ride her bike today.
After she had signed in, Willow went to the library, knowing that the
rest of the Scooby Gang would be there. " Giles I don't know how to
tell you this, but researching is not a major fun group," came
Buffy's voice. Willow smiled and walked into the library. "Wills, you
weren't of the here this morning," Xander said. Willow blushed, "Yeah
I was at, umm not here." She found that she was unable to tell them
where she was last night and this morning. Its not like you did
anything wrong. Why are you always doing that? Doing what? Making it
seem like I'm doing immoral things. Cause your to good for your own
good. What kinda of sense does that make. As much as arguing with
yourself. If you think its so silly then stop replying. Hello!!! "
Hey Will, you've game to a place where we aren't." "Huh, oh sorry I
was just thinking."
"Wills is there a reason that you weren't here this morning? And if
so what might that reason be?" Xander said obviously worried.
" Umm do you guys mind if we don't talk about it now I gotta find
Oz." Willow raced out of the library.
******
She didn't see Oz that day though she did see the girl enter the
Senior bathroom. Without thinking Willow followed. The girl was
pretty, prettier than you. The girl saw her in the mirror and
turned." So I guess you found out about us huh Willow? Is this a
confrontation?" Willow was shocked the girl knew who she was, she
knew that she was dating Oz. " Actually I was just wondering where Oz
was, I couldn't find him. I was pretty sure you would know. I kinda
need to talk to him." Willow couldn't help the heavy sarcasm in her
voice. The girl shook her head.
" No well then I guess I'll have to go ask one his other
girlfriends." Willow stalked out the bathroom, feeling as if she had
regained some of her dignity.
********
No one had seen Oz, not Devon, or anyone else in the band. It was so
obvious that they were covering, that made Willow mad, she had
considered these people her friends. It didn't matter sooner or later
she was bound to run into Oz. By now the tramp must have told him
that she knew about his infidelity, he was probably in hiding. It was
the day before the full moon he would have to come out of hiding soon.
*******
Willow was waiting in the library when Oz showed up, the rest of the
Scooby Gang was right behind him.
"Hey." Oz inclined his head.
"Hey yourself. We need to talk."
"Willow can this wait until, sunrise."
" I so don't think so." Willow's voice was low and cold.
The rest of the gang sat in the door, looking at the couple
throughout this exchange. " Okay you two what is going on,"
" Why don't you ask my wonderful boyfriend." Willow's voice had only
gotten colder.
 

Part 4

Oz glanced out the window, the sun would be down soon. "Willow I know
we need to talk but now is so not the time. I will explain it all in
the morning." No I'm sorry Oz that just wont do. I think we should
talk about this now." Willow face was stiff with anger. " You get in
your little cage and we can talk then." Oz shook his head."Whatever."
The rest of the gang stood confused. Oz entered the weapons locker,
and Willow took up her vigel in a chair. " Tell me Oz, how was the
set last night. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to be there. I was
rather tied up. I went by your house, I was a bit early. You were
busy so I decided not to disturb you. And you will never guess who I
ran into this morning, but I'm guessing that she told you about that
already."
"Willow, I'm sorry I don't know what to Arrgh." Oz began to change.
Willow sat the usual look of compassion gone from her face. When Oz
was fully wolfed out, Willow walked up to the cage. " Tell me Oz what
is it like to be you. I know that I can't really talk with my
experience, but still I can't help but feel betrayed. How did you two
meet Oz? What is she, a groupie? What was she like? Was it good
enough to make you forget about us? Tell me Oz what is it like to
tell someone you love them then sleep with somene else." Willow
turned away from the cage and sat in her chair. Buffy came up to
Willow, "Willow do you want me to walk you home?"
" No Buffy I want to be here when he wakes up. I want him to see my
face and know that I know everything and that he ruined everything."
" Willow I don't think you should stay here, you're upset, you need
to get some rest. Oz cheated on you with some red head and you need
time to get yourself together." Xander told her. Willow swiveled her
eyes narrowed," How did you know she was a red head. I never said
anything." Xander's eyes shifted from Buffy's to Cordelia.
" What's that look, what aren't you guys saying", Willow asked.
"Willow, you've got to understand we didn't want you hurt. We wanted
to protect you. We thought that we could make him see that what he
was doing was wrong. You wouldn't have to know, you would be spared."
Buffy's voice was heavy, as if she did not believe herself. Willow
was trying to grasp what had been said. She knew, they knew. They had
known and hadn't told her. Because they wanted to protect me. Bull
they thought you were to weak to handle it. So now I know, what they
truly think about me. It's not very nice is it. How many times do I
have to tell you…SHUTUP.
"Will, umm are you okay." Xander's voice was hesitant.
Well Willow their waiting for you to start crying, don't disappoint
your audience. Cry like the weakling that you are. I am not a
weakling, and I'm not about to cry either you sadistic bitch. Willow
turned back to the cage her back to them all. She looked down at Oz
in his cage. This wasn't fair, why did they all have to betray me.
I'm not going to cry. Willow's voice was low and full of anger," Well
Oz, at least your not alone in your betrayel. You've got a whole
bunch of friends. It seems that everyone has secrets. You should form
a club." With that being said Willow left the library.
 
 

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