Summary: An apology
Pairing: W/A
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em, never will. Just using them for my own sick and twisted purposes! Not making any money, so don't sue!
AN: My first attempt at this pairing, and one of my first BtVS/AtS fics. Be kind!
Feedback: Always welcome. serenitys_new_child@yahoo.co.uk
Distribution: Oddments (www.geocities.com/oddfiction) anyone else, just ask. I like to know where my stuff's going.
Spoilers: AU sometime in AtS: S1
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Tears streamed down her cheeks as she walked through the nighttime streets of LA. She knew it wasn't the safest thing to do, but she didn't care. They'd had another argument again earlier, and she'd just had to get out for a while.
Looking around, she noticed that she was once again stood outside the apartment they shared. Taking a deep breath, she headed inside.
Earlier that night
"Willow, wait!" Angel called out as she headed towards the door.
The redhead stopped and spun around to face him. "Why? Why should I?" she demanded. "You've made your opinion on the subject perfectly clear."
"Willow, please, can we just sit down and talk about this?" the dark vampire begged, running his hand through his hair.
"What is there to talk about? We've been over it all before. I love you. I thought you loved me too, but I guess I was wrong."
"I do love you."
"Then why will you not do it? Let everyone know that I'm yours?" she paused. "Why will you not claim me?" the witch whispered.
Angel flinched. "You don't know what you're asking. I-I can't, wont, do that to you."
"I know exactly what I'm asking!" Willow said, her anger returning. "I've read the Watchers Diaries. I love you, and want to be with you, forever. But right now, I need to get out of here." With that, she turned and walked out into the night.
Present
Opening the door, she gasped. Candles were lit around the room, leaving it bathed in their soft light. A fire burned in the grate, and the scent of roses hung heavy in the air.
The feeling of a strong pair of arms wrapping around her made the redhead jump.
"I'm sorry," Angel whispered, pulling her back against his chest. "You were right. I love you, always and forever. Will you be mine?"
"I love you too. And I already am yours. Always and forever."
Angel smiled. She was his, and tonight he would let the world know. Tonight he would claim her. Always and forever.
The End