Preperations...if that is even possible.

[torturedslayer]

It was 24 hours until the finish of the trial and the Jury deciding what happens to me...I wasn't even near ready for this. I mean my life was hanging in the balance and all because I defended myself against a man who was horrible and a murderer...but I am the one about to go to jail for protecting myself. Somehow this just didn't seem fair or

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[torturedslayer]

I giggled at him he was so cute.

"I..I kind of wanted to go to the beach..."

I looked at him

"But there is something you should know if we do go there."

I waited to see what he would say.

[lawfulgunn]

"Alright, the beach at night, that could be fun." I said. Really, it didn't matter where we went as long as I was with her. I think I was falling for her, too bad since she was about to go to jail.

"So what top secret thing should I know before we go? And you can trust me, I won't tell anyone."

[torturedslayer]

"You have to promise you won't freak"

He said he wouldn't and I took a deep breath and removed my jacket leaving only my tank top on he could see my arms and shoulders all the scars.

"I..I will understand if you are freaked."

I said as I looked to the ground trying not to cry.

[lawfulgunn]

I winced as I saw her scars...and at that moment was glad her dad was already dead because I surely would have gone after him and killed him myself for doing this to her.

"Hey...it's just scars, Julie. I have a set too...small compared to yours, but I do have some. I won't lie, it's something to get used to, but I'm quick at that, and I believe you have a good heart. That's what counts, your inside, not your outside..."

I tipped her chin up. "See? Not freaking or running away. I would never do that you."

[torturedslayer]

I smiled slightly as a few tears fell

"Ok..its just..only one man hasn't freaked about them and he ran back to another time...hey you have to promise that if I start to like you, you won't go to Willow and ask her to send you back to another time..cause I really can't handle that twice."

I looked away from him again trying to hide the tears.

[lawfulgunn]

I laughed a little. "Number one, time travel is not my thing. That's for the more scientifically advanced like Wesley, or well used to be Fred, and Illyria when she had her powers."

"Two, there's no way I'd want travel through time anyway. Can't change the past and I'd rather not know my future...I just want to live moment to moment and cherish life to it's fullest."

I gently turned her head so she would look at me. "So I can most definitely promise you that I will not go to Willow and ask her to send me to another time. I'm fine right now, here with you."

[torturedslayer]

I just stood there in awe..could I really be falling for someone else? No I am not letting that happen, I am not getting my heart broken again.

"Can..can we go"

He nodded and led me to one of the council's cars and we headed to the beach. I just wanted to be outside enjoying the last night I would have freedom for atleast 15 years.

[lawfulgunn]

I hoped I hadn't scared her too bad with what I said, but it was how I really felt...I know, it might be silly to fall so fast, but I couldn't help it...I really was lonely here and she might just be the solution to that...plus, I don't know why, but I wished I really could show her everything. It would be so much fun, if she weren't going to jail.

I drove to the beach, listening to some good music, at least by my standards, though if she wanted to change the station, she could. It was a nice night, clear out with a mostly full moon...I couldn't wait to get to the beach.

I looked over and smiled at her, then put my eyes back on the road. "This should be fun. I love the beach. And hey, at night, we don't have to worry about getting sunburned. Even better."

[torturedslayer]

I smiled

"I have only been once..there are a lot of places that I still havent been. Hell I haven't even had a happy meal from mcdonalds. Isn't that like a prerequisite for childhood?"

I said that with a small smile.

"The thing I will most most though..taking pictures. I love photography finally got the chance to do it and now its taken from me again."

[lawfulgunn]

"If you're still hungry we can stop at Mickey D's and get some Happy Meals." I said with a smile. This girl was only getting cuter and sweeter the more time I spent with her.

"And hey, photography is a great hobby. I so wish I could do something...we could keep driving, you know...nah...we'd only get into more trouble..."

I put my eyes back on the road. I look at her too much and I'd get us in an accident.

[torturedslayer]

"Really? Like you would do that for me?"

My face lit up as I thought about trying the artery clogging fast food.

"Only if it isn't out of the way..you know slayers and their appetites and all"

I giggled

"Thanks for the offer to take me away from all this..but I have to face the music, I know that things will work out, and maybe I will be able to do some good..behind bars, go figure."

I smiled a bit

"And when I do get out..I can do the whole photography thing and take lots of pictures of you."

[lawfulgunn]

"Alright, to Mickey D's it is. I think there's one right on the way, too. And hey, I always wanted to be a male model. I'd love to pose for you." I chuckled.

It seemed kind of weird in a way...I should be the one offering to take pictures of her. But I didn't care, I just loved being with her right now. I'd do just about anything she wanted me to do.

I mean, I hadn't see anyone that excited about McDonald's since...well maybe Fred...naw, not even she was that excited about McDonald's, she was more of a Taco Bell girl. It was just so cute how bad Julie wanted Mickey D's since she had never had it before.

"Hey, no matter what, I'm going to stay your friend, okay? And tonight, we can do whatever you want to do, you name it, we do it. I want this night to be one you never forget."

[torturedslayer]

He was taking me to mcdonalds..he is being too nice.

"Thank you"

I said softly and thought about what else he said. I took a deep breath and thought about what was happening here.

"Friend..yes that is good..friend."

I said as I continued to think..

"Keep your promise ok"

I said softly

[lawfulgunn]

I could sense her apprehensiveness. From what I knew about her, she probably thought I was going to expect more by the end of night as payment for me being so nice to her now.

"Look, I can guarantee you that you are safe with me. You can trust me. I'm not going to hurt you or do anything you don't want to do...maybe I have hopes of something more someday, but that's not today. And I'm not the pushy type either. I'm just glad I have you as a friend right now. I could surely use one here. I mean, I love Angel and Wesley, and to certain extent like Spike, but we're not exactly social with each other. It's nice to have someone, even if for tonight, that I can go out and do stuff with, even if it's happy meals at Mickey D's."

And there it was, just ahead. "Hey look, there's those golden arches. So, you want hamburger, cheeseburger or chicken nuggets kids meal? They even have mighty kids meals with double hamburgers and cheeseburgers and more nuggets, if you want."

[torturedslayer]

I am such a dork..

"What if I want all three?"

I ask being silly

"I mean..would you think I was a pig?"

I was somewhat embarassed now.

[lawfulgunn]

I laughed. "Nope, I would think you have a good slayer appetite. Three for you and one for me. I'm still kind of full from the pizza earlier. Maybe I'll get two, just in case. They are small."

I drove up to the drive thru, and I ordered one of each for Julie, and got two cheeseburger happy meals for me. Then I drove around as I got my money out of my wallet.

"So, to the beach after we get our classy and expensive dinner?"