A trip chapter 1&2
Title: A Trip
Author: weirdo1984
Pairing: A/W
Disclaimer: I own none, all belong to Joss Whedon
Comments: Always welcomed!
Summary: Xander takes Willow to L.A for a weekend away.
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Chapter 1
Willow walked into her apartment. She just finished her last final. She had been very busy the last year, going to college, working and helping with slaying and research. She only had half an hour to get ready for work.
She heard a noise from her bedroom.
“Hello?” Willow called
“Hey Wills it’s just me.” Xander said walking out of the bedroom.
“Xander what are you doing here? And what were you doing in my room?” Willow asked
“I’m packing a bag for you.” Xander replied
“What? And where am I going?” Willow questioned
“We’re going to L.A.” Xander answered
“Xander I can’t I have work.” Willow said
“Nope. I called and told them your sister in L.A was sick and you have to go and take care of her.” Xander said
“Sister? I don’t have a sister.” Willow stated
“Sure you do her name is Cordeila.” Xander smiled
“Xander! If I don’t work I don’t get paid. I need the money for rent, bills and food.” Willow said angrily
“Don’t worry about it. They said since you haven’t missed a day since you start last year that they would pay you as if you worked.” Xander said
“What about slaying? We can’t just leave Buffy and Giles that won’t be fair.” Willow replied
“They both think you need a weekend off too. If anything big happens that they need us they will phone. Come on Willow you haven’t seen Cordy or Angel since they left. Plus you need to get away.” Xander stated
“Fine let’s go.” Willow said, “But if my boss finds out I lied and I get fired you are paying for everything I need until I find another job.” Willow said
“Deal,” Xander agreed while he grabbed her bags.
Chapter 2
Two and a half hours later they pulled up to Cordy’s apartment. Xander grabbed both their bags and Willow knocked on the door. A second later the door flew open.
“Willow! I’m glad you could make it,” Cordelia gave her a big hug.
“It’s good to see you too. I didn’t really have much choice,” Willow replied with a smile.
“Come in, Angel will be here in like an hour. He’s gonna be so surprised to see you!” Cordy explained while showing Willow and Xander in.
“He doesn’t know I’m here?” Willow asked as they all sat down.
“No we didn’t know if you would come or not,” Xander answered. Cordelia and Xander went into the kitchen for some drinks.
“Well so far our plan is working,” Cordelia whispered not wanting Willow to over hear.
“Yeah, it’s about time those two get together. They’ve been in love with each other for over a year. They would have been together awhile ago if Willow wasn’t always working or studying or slaying. It’s really rare her getting out, she needed to get away even if it was for just a weekend.” Xander replied.
“Yeah, she looks really tired. It looks like she hasn’t slept in days,” Cordy sounded worried.
“Honestly? I don’t think she has.” Xander said before they made their way back to the living room.
They sat and talked about old times for a while. Just after sun down there was a knock on the door. Willow couldn’t help the butterflies that entered her stomach. It had been over a year since she had seen Angel. She knew she must have looked awful, since she hadn’t been sleeping much in the last few days. Studying for finals and working were really taking a toll on her. Willow took a deep breath as Xander opened the door.
“Hey deadboy, how’s it going? Xander asked.
“Hey Xander. It’s been going good and you? Angel asked.
“Good. Come on in, someone we want you to see,” Xander said as he lead the way to the living room.
“Willow?” Angel asked looking completely shocked to see his old friend.
“Hi, Angel long time no see,” Willow replied and gave him a big hug.
“Yeah, you look good.” Angel said returning the hug.
“Thanks you too,” Willow replied before pulling away.
“I didn’t know you were coming,” Angel said as he took a seat next to her.
“I didn’t either until four hours ago. Xander told me he phoned my boss telling him my sister ‘Cordelia was sick and I needed to come up and take care of her.” Willow said with a laugh.
“I see, I hope you don’t get into any trouble,” Angel said.
“Me too, Xander has agreed that if I lose my job he will be supporting me until I find a new one.” Willow laughed.
“Well why don’t we order some food?” Cordy suggested. “We’re in for a long night of fun.”
“Fun? I’ve heard of that. What is it again?” Willow asked.
“Funny Wills,” Xander replied.
“I know. Cordy is it alright if I use your shower? I didn’t have a chance after finals.” Willow asked.
“Sure it’s down the halls to the right; there are towels in the cupboard.” Cordy instructed.
“Thanks I’ll be back in a few.” Willow said before heading off down the hall. Angel watched her till he couldn’t see her anymore.