Things Happen for a Reason

9

Both Buffy and Angel returned to their seats each with an expression on their faces. Angel couldn't help but leave a silly grin on his face while Buffy was just content. Angel's mother then noticed how happy her son had been. 'I just wonder if they have something going on.'

"Angel, you seem happy. Is Spike alright?"

"Oh, Spike is just fine," he said smiling. 'Well wherever he may be, I on the other hand couldn't be more happier.'

~*~*~*~*~*

Over the next several days everyone that knew Buffy and Angel were beginning to wonder that whether their friendship was more friendly than business.

Willow and Xander were sitting out for lunch because it was such a beautiful day. As Xander was eating his sandwich, Willow decided to strike up a conversation.

"Xander, I have the feeling that Buffy is seeing Angel?"

"What?!"

"What gave you that idea?"

"I mean didn't you notice the way she looked at Angel."

"Not really. I was mostly enjoying my food. Besides Angel's married to Darla, remember?"

"I know that Xander, but to me it seemed like Angel was a bit distracted by Buffy and so was she."

"Willow you're jumping to conclusions."

"I'm not! Don't you remember that when I asked her about her new relationship she couldn't even give me a name?"

"Oh, come on Willow. Let's just drop the subject, okay?"

"Fine." 'You'll see Xander. I know something is going on with Buffy and Angel and I'm gonna find out.'

~*~*~*~*~*

Faith and Spike had gone out for dinner and were walking along the boardwalk. Each of them knew that their best friend was playing with fire, but didn't seem to mind the heat. Apparently the one-night-stand between those two must have been magnetic because they continued their sexual encounters and now they are lovers.

"I had fun tonight, Spike. It was great seeing you again."

"Sure it was. You just enjoyed that quickie we had in the back before we went to the restaurant," he said smiling.

"You've caught me. I'm guilty. I just can't help it when you take me anywhere you please," she said smiling back.

"That's my girl."

"Spike, you know about Buffy and Angel right?"

"Sure love. What about it?"

"What has he confided in you about Buffy?"

"I think he loves her, but hasn't seen it yet. I know he will admit one of these days though."

"I just want her to be happy and have lots of great sex. Though I know her and she's always been a wild one, but deep inside her she wants to be loved and be in love."

"So does he."

~*~*~*~*~*

Karin, Angel's secretary had noticed lately boss seemed happier these past few months. She wondered if it was because of a certain blonde that went to see him. Just as Karin was thinking about her boss and his love life, he came strolling in.

"Good Morning, Karin," Angel said smiling.

"Good Morning, Mr. McKeon," she said smiling back.

"I'll be in my office. So if I have any calls please hold them for me until ten, okay?"

"Sure thing. Would you like your coffee now or later?"

"You could bring it now," he said and then entered his office.

As Karin made her way to his office she just couldn't help but notice the smile that was on her boss' face. She's seen him smile before tons of tomes, but this one was different. 'I wonder if Miss Summers has anything to do with that smile. It sure seemed that after their business meeting that he seemed happier. Could he be having an affair with her?'

"Here you go. Mr. McKeon you seem very happy are you in love perhaps?"

"Perhaps," he said with a smirk.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel sat in his office with his legs up on his desk while drinking his coffee. He was just relaxing with a smile on his face that was all because of certain blonde. Buffy sure had a way with him. She could do or say anything and it was like he was under her spell. She was definitely what he wanted and needed in his life. He has no idea what he's do if he didn't meet her. He'd probably be having a one-night-stand or just jerking off.

"What am I going to do about my feelings for Buffy? I can't control my emotions any more. I don't know if I should tell her how I feel." Angel thoughts about Buffy and their relationship were just the beginning for him. He might actually reveal his feelings for Buffy sooner than later.