Chapter 2: Leaving Town
~Two Nights Later~
“You’re leaving?” Fred asked Angel. “Why?”
“You know why.” Angel mumbled.
“Oh, right. Buffy.” Fred shook her head. “Look, Angel. I know it’s really none of my business, but maybe you shouldn’t go and see her. Willow doesn’t think it’s a great idea and--”
“I don’t really care what Willow thinks, Fred.” Angel looked up at her. “ And I don’t care what you guys think. I need to see Buffy, Fred. Quite frankly, my relationship with her isn’t anyone’s business. Never was, never will be. I never understood why people were so interested in our relationship. They cared more about ours than their own. I’m only going to say this once. Butt out.”
“I’m sorry.” Fred apologized. “I’ll leave you alone.”
“Wait.” Angel spoke. “I’m sorry that I snapped at you, Fred. I’m just frustrated that everyone is still so interested in my relationship.”
“I understand that.” Fred nodded. “Angel…”
“Yeah?” he asked.
“Good luck.” She winks and walks out of his apartment. Angel continues to pack for his ‘trip’ when Spike appears.
“What?” Angel growled.
“Hold on there, mate. I didn’t come to stop you.” Spike explained.
“No?” Angel stared in disbelief.
“Caught me fair and square. I did come to try to knock some sense into your dense head, but I won’t. You and her…both stubborn and pigheaded. Frankly, it’s like talking to a wall.” Spike sets a slip of paper on the dresser. “That’s the address. According to Willow, they’re now living together. Stupid bloke. Can’t believe he’s that stupid to make the same mistake twice. She’ll never love him.”
“What makes you say that?” Angel asked.
“Cuz she’s still hung up on you, you idiot.” Spike shook his head. “Am I the only sane one left around here? Anyway, Farmboy knows all about the two of you, even what happened the last time she came to L.A. Better watch out. Never know what those southerners can do.”
“Thank you.” Angel said.
“Yeah, well, when you hurt her again, I’m gonna be the first one with the torture. Don’t think I’m doing this for you.” Spike goes to leave. “I’m only doing it for her. Because she loves you.”
Angel finishes packing and finds Wesley, Lorne, and Gunn waiting for him in the garage.
“What now?” he sighed.
“We came to see you off.” Gunn shrugged.
“No, you didn’t.” Angel shook his head. “If any of you are here to try and stop me, don’t. I’m going. End of story.”
“What happens when she decides to kick your ass, and leaves you for dead?” Wesley inquired.
“I’ll call you.” Angel smirked and he drove off in his silver Mercedes.
“Why would he put himself through that torture?” Lorne asked.
“He’s in love.” Wesley smiled. “The things we do for love.”
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