Xander gave him a strong handshake and went to put the suitcases into the car. Dawn threw her arms around him and squeezed him tightly, until he almost couldn't breathe. Just before she let go, she whispered in his ear, "I don't hate you for making me learn Sumerian. It makes me feel kind of smart, like I could help out. Thanks." She kissed him on the cheek, then ran upstairs, Xander following her into the house after one last smile.
Buffy walked him to the car. As they got to the driver's side door, he slipped her a piece of paper. "That's my cell number, and my apartment number. Call if you need anything, anything at all."
She nodded, and pulled him into a hug. "I will miss you, you know. For being a stuffy Watcher guy, you've grown to be a pretty cool Rogue Demon Hunter."
He pulled back, askance. "How on earth did you find out about that?"
She grinned. "I have more than one friend in LA, you know."
Wesley shook his head, groaning softly.
"So what will you do when you go back to Los Angeles?" she asked.
"Oh, I don't know. Fight some evil, see about a missing person, have an illicit affair," he smiled.
She nodded seriously. "Of course. I do that every time I go. Plus stop on Melrose."
They laughed together, and he took her in his arms again. He mused, as he always had, how someone so small, who seemed as though she could break beneath his hands, could save the world. A lot.
He kissed the top of her head and they separated, giving quiet goodbyes. He climbed into the car, and she climbed the walkway to her house. Just as he was about to pull onto the main road, he tuned back and waved to her.
She waved back, and then went inside.
He made a left and began the long road home.
FIN
They sat at the counter at four am, drinking Folgers and watching the first beginnings of twilight.
I always think of twilight being at dusk - am I wrong in that?
SA, it's nice. When is it set?
"Sorry! Sorry!" she gasped, holding her stomach for laughter. "Xander dared me too!"
Wouldn't that be 'to'? Because 'too' would mean that Xander dared her as well.
SA, I'm liking it. It explains how Dawn got so good with the books. I love the Xander and Wesley football moments, and the Xander and Dawn teasing.
SA, is that an ode to my chocolate cherry torte?
You've got Dawn's voice down, girl.
One thing:
slowing setting sunlight.
Can I suggest rethinking that one? Sunlight wouldn't set; the light fades because the sun sets.
Nice story!
(one small touch not "the" Tottenham Hotspurs; in the Uk, no article. So it's Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspurs, no "the")
I love it, SA!
The couch, however, had undergone, not underwent. And I think Elena's right both on the twilight and the "too". For "beginnings of twilight," could you use "dawning" ?
Connie, I want more, and I want it *now*. Just so you know.
SA, I like it. Very well fitted into the canon, and well written, too.
"Ah, capitalization in the name of fighting evil. Yay America."
(cough) capitalism, I presume? *g*
Okay, hon, the calendar's yours. I'll pack it tonight. (Sobs)
Also, archive request, blah blah blah, headers, blah blah blah.
Fay, same goes for your Spred.
Mmm, SA, that was very satisfying, a moment of peace.
(I was helping on that with tidbits of info, like Arsenal vs Spurs, in im, typing onehanded because I was on the phone with Roz discussing the finale...)
SA, it's nice. When is it set?
Post seasons three and six.
Wouldn't that be 'to'? Because 'too' would mean that Xander dared her as well.
Yes. Fixed.
SA, is that an ode to my chocolate cherry torte?
Yup.
You've got Dawn's voice down, girl.
Thanks! I'm in the minority that loves Dawn.
Sunlight wouldn't set; the light fades because the sun sets.
Right. I saw that on the re-read, but it was two am. Fixed.
(one small touch not "the" Tottenham Hotspurs; in the Uk, no article. So it's Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspurs, no "the")
Also fixed.
The couch, however, had undergone, not underwent. And I think Elena's right both on the twilight and the "too". For "beginnings of twilight," could you use "dawning" ?
Yes, and yes. Fixed.
SA, I like it. Very well fitted into the canon, and well written, too.
Thank you! Canon is my friend.
(cough) capitalism, I presume? *g*
I mentioned it was two in the morning, right? Though that's a really funny typo on my part.
Okay, hon, the calendar's yours. I'll pack it tonight. (Sobs)
Woot! I'd say I'm sorry to make you part with the beautiful Lance Bass, but I'd be lying.
Also, archive request, blah blah blah, headers, blah blah blah.
In the mail with headers.
Mmm, SA, that was very satisfying, a moment of peace.
Thanks.
(I was helping on that with tidbits of info, like Arsenal vs Spurs, in im, typing onehanded because I was on the phone with Roz discussing the finale...)
And for someone talking to a chick halfway across the planet, you were very helpful.
Thanks all. It's now quite shiny. This is why Bitches have eyes.
