Chapter 10: Decisions
“What do you mean, we got trouble?” Wesley asked.
“Buffy…” Fred whispered. “She doesn’t want to be with Angel. She-She says that he betrayed her. Wesley, I don’t know what to do. Buffy is my friend, but I have known Angel for so long…What do I do?”
“I don’t know, Fred.” Wesley shrugged. “You have to decide that for yourself. I said I wasn’t going to get involved and I meant it. This is your issue. And if Buffy doesn’t want to be with Angel, no one, especially you, should be forcing the issue upon her. They are adults, so they should be deciding that for themselves.”
“You’re really not with me on this, are you?” Fred asked.
“No, I’m really not.” Wesley told her in agreement.
“This is our first disagreement as a couple.” Fred noted. “Is this how our life together is going to be?”
“Fred!” Wesley scolded. “We will never agree on everything.”
“No, I know.” Fred nodded. “But why can’t you agree with me on this? These people are our friends, Wesley. Shouldn’t we be doing whatever it is we can to help them?”
“Not at the expense of their future.” Wesley explained. “If Buffy and Angel want to get back together, if they are truly soul mates, they will find a way back to each other without having to have people set them up. They won’t need you or I to do that, because they will be able to do it themselves. Do you understand where I’m going with this?”
“Yes, I do.” Fred grumbled. “And as much as I hate saying this but you’re right. If they are meant to be, they will get back together without anyone’s help…I’m sorry for snapping before. I’m just flustered, I suppose. I mean, people who should be together aren’t. Doesn’t it frighten you? I mean, what if we end up like that?”
“We’re not going to end up like that.” Wesley promised her as he took her into his arms. “We’re a solid thing, baby. I promise I’ll never let anything happen to you, no matter what.”
“Good.” Fred told him.
Neither knew that Buffy had heard every word from the bathroom. She had left the door cracked and heard the entire conversation.
“I can’t fucking believe this.” she cursed.
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