The Power Within
By Jules
Chapter 4
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** The Dance **
Pike and Buffy are at a table, watching everyone dance.
Finally Buffy asked, "Are you as reminded of the events of our last dance as I am?"
"Very much so . . . I'm afraid I'll lose you again."
"Aww, Pike, that's so sweet. Don't worry thought, I'm not going- Oh my God, I cannot believe it."
Pike looked around, expecting a siege of vampires or something "What?"
"Look by the door . . . I can't believe she brought him."
Pike's eyes finally landed on the couple had gotten Buffy so upset, Angel and Cordelia. Cordelia, he couldn't help but notice, looked truly incredible, as usual.
"Since when do they hang out . . . and Angel's wearing a color, and leather pants!" Buffy went on, "And how did she get him to come . . ."
"Buff, don't think about it. It's not important. So what if they're friends, aren't they allowed to have any?"
Buffy glanced at Pike, "Huh? Of course he is . . . I just . . . I'm sorry, it's hard seeing someone you love with another woman."
"Well I, for one, am glad you two broke up. Because if you hadn't, I never would have gotten back together with you." Pike gave her a kiss.
Buffy had never heard anything so charming in her life.
Eventually the two pulled apart, breathless.
"Pike, let's go back to your place." Buffy suggested quietly.
"Pike's eyes get wide, "Are you sure you want to do that?"
Buffy nodded and tells him honestly, "I never stopped caring about you . . . and I really want you."
Now, just like at the end of their last dance together, they got on Pike's motorcycle and drove off into the night. (Well, this time they didn't kill anything, and they didn't stop to set anything on fire in an effort to make sure they destroyed all the vampires . . .)
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Back at the dance Angel and Cordelia sat at a table as a fast song played. Finally a slow song began to play, and Angel shocked the both of them by offering his hand.
Cordelia took it and they walked out to the dance floor.
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Love, I see forever in your eyes
I can see heaven in your smile
And when I hold you close
I don't wanna let go
Because deep in my soul, I know girl
You are the only light I see
Your love means everything to me
I know that we will never part
Cause you will always be near here in my heart
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Cordelia looked into Angel's eyes, "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For what? For coming with me, dancing with me. Being so sweet."
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If the sun, should refuse to rise
And the moon, doesn't hang in the night
The tides won't change, seasons rearrange
When the world is through
I will still love you
(Ooh yeah
Still love you baby)
~*~*~*~*~*~
They danced in silence then, starring into each other's eyes.
It was as if the whole gymnasium of teens had faded away. All that was left was each other, and the music drifting over them.
~*~*~*~*~*~
And girl, you're like an angel from above
Sent her to shower me with your love
Hold me beneath your wings
Tell me all of those things
All the hopes and the dreams we can share
'Cause I'll be your shelter from the storm
I'll be the fire that keeps you warm
I'll be your light in the dark
'Cause you'll always be here in my heart
(Ooh girl)
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Both leaned closer, and closer, until their lips were inches apart, both completely aware of what was about to happened, but unable to stop it . . .and then their lips met in an electrifying kiss.
~*~*~*~*~*~
IIf sun, should refuse to rise
And the moon, doesn't hang in the night
The tides won't change, seasons rearrange
When the world is through
I will still love you
If anything could last forever
It's what I feel for you
(That's what I feel for you)
Oh baby, you touch my heart in ways
That words could never say
That's why I'll always love you /I
~*~*~*~*~*~
They stood in the middle of the gym, unaware of the gazes and gawks, kissing during the middle of a dance.
~*~*~*~*~*~
If they sun, should refuse to rise
And the moon, doesn't hang in the night
The tides won't change, seasons rearrange
When the world is though
I will still love you
Yes, I will
Love you still baby
(I will still love you)
Girl believe, you're all I need
I will still love you
~*~*~*~*~*~
The song ended and the two pulled apart, Cordelia breathless. Both silently agreed to go outside, to be alone.
Music from the dance drifted out into the night . . .
[INote to readers, I don't care if the songs I'm using TECHNICALLY weren't released yet. They're perfect! I will not allow you to deny me such a perfect song, such as the next one./I]
~*~*~*~*~*~
Under a lover's sky
I'm gonna be with you
And no one's gonna be around
If you think that you won't fall
Well just wait until, 'till the sun goes down
Underneath the starlight (starlight)
There's a magical feeling so right
It will steal your heart tonight
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"What was that?" Cordelia questioned, looking up at him.
"I don't know . . . but it felt so right . . . so very right." Angel stared back into her eyes, being pulled into their dark depths.
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You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart
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"All these things, it's so confusing. It's like something's trying to pull us together." Cordelia revealed, her eyes filling with tears, "Why does your touch feel so good, when it's so wrong. Why, if I've lost complete control of my life, does everything feel so perfect for the first time ever."
~*~*~*~*~*~
There's no escaping love
Once a gentle breeze (once a gentle breeze)
Sweeps its spell upon your heart
And no matter what you think
It won't be to long
'Till you're in my arms
Underneath the starlight (starlight)
We'll be lost in the rhythm so right
It will steal your heart tonight
~*~*~*~*~*~
Angel wipes away her tears with his thumb, "I don't know, but something is doing a number on our hearts . . . because I feel it too. I know I'm not supposed to want to you with me all the time, but I do. Everyday, all day, my thoughts are focused on you."
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You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
No-o matter what you do
The night is gonna get to you.
(Your gonna know)
(That I know)
Don't try you're never gonna win
Underneath the starlight (starlight)
There's a magical feeling so right
It will steal your heart tonight
~*~*~*~*~*~
Cordelia nodded her head in agreement, but puts her hands on his chest, pressed close to him.
"I don't think I can fight it anymore . . . nor do I want to." Cordelia whispered.
"Neither can I, or do I . . ." Angel divulged to her, then captures her lips.
~*~*~*~*~*~
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
~*~*~*~*~*~
They kiss passionately, not understanding what was drawing them together . . . causing their hearts to ache when they were apart. Something was making them need someone for the first time, and actually being able to accept the other's comfort.
They didn't know what it was, but they were definitely thoroughly enjoying the results.
They stayed out, under the moonlight, kissing. Their hearts connecting.
~*~*~*~*~*~
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart
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By Jules
Chapter 4
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** The Dance **
Pike and Buffy are at a table, watching everyone dance.
Finally Buffy asked, "Are you as reminded of the events of our last dance as I am?"
"Very much so . . . I'm afraid I'll lose you again."
"Aww, Pike, that's so sweet. Don't worry thought, I'm not going- Oh my God, I cannot believe it."
Pike looked around, expecting a siege of vampires or something "What?"
"Look by the door . . . I can't believe she brought him."
Pike's eyes finally landed on the couple had gotten Buffy so upset, Angel and Cordelia. Cordelia, he couldn't help but notice, looked truly incredible, as usual.
"Since when do they hang out . . . and Angel's wearing a color, and leather pants!" Buffy went on, "And how did she get him to come . . ."
"Buff, don't think about it. It's not important. So what if they're friends, aren't they allowed to have any?"
Buffy glanced at Pike, "Huh? Of course he is . . . I just . . . I'm sorry, it's hard seeing someone you love with another woman."
"Well I, for one, am glad you two broke up. Because if you hadn't, I never would have gotten back together with you." Pike gave her a kiss.
Buffy had never heard anything so charming in her life.
Eventually the two pulled apart, breathless.
"Pike, let's go back to your place." Buffy suggested quietly.
"Pike's eyes get wide, "Are you sure you want to do that?"
Buffy nodded and tells him honestly, "I never stopped caring about you . . . and I really want you."
Now, just like at the end of their last dance together, they got on Pike's motorcycle and drove off into the night. (Well, this time they didn't kill anything, and they didn't stop to set anything on fire in an effort to make sure they destroyed all the vampires . . .)
~*~
Back at the dance Angel and Cordelia sat at a table as a fast song played. Finally a slow song began to play, and Angel shocked the both of them by offering his hand.
Cordelia took it and they walked out to the dance floor.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Love, I see forever in your eyes
I can see heaven in your smile
And when I hold you close
I don't wanna let go
Because deep in my soul, I know girl
You are the only light I see
Your love means everything to me
I know that we will never part
Cause you will always be near here in my heart
~*~*~*~*~*~
Cordelia looked into Angel's eyes, "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For what? For coming with me, dancing with me. Being so sweet."
~*~*~*~*~*~
If the sun, should refuse to rise
And the moon, doesn't hang in the night
The tides won't change, seasons rearrange
When the world is through
I will still love you
(Ooh yeah
Still love you baby)
~*~*~*~*~*~
They danced in silence then, starring into each other's eyes.
It was as if the whole gymnasium of teens had faded away. All that was left was each other, and the music drifting over them.
~*~*~*~*~*~
And girl, you're like an angel from above
Sent her to shower me with your love
Hold me beneath your wings
Tell me all of those things
All the hopes and the dreams we can share
'Cause I'll be your shelter from the storm
I'll be the fire that keeps you warm
I'll be your light in the dark
'Cause you'll always be here in my heart
(Ooh girl)
~*~*~*~*~*~
Both leaned closer, and closer, until their lips were inches apart, both completely aware of what was about to happened, but unable to stop it . . .and then their lips met in an electrifying kiss.
~*~*~*~*~*~
IIf sun, should refuse to rise
And the moon, doesn't hang in the night
The tides won't change, seasons rearrange
When the world is through
I will still love you
If anything could last forever
It's what I feel for you
(That's what I feel for you)
Oh baby, you touch my heart in ways
That words could never say
That's why I'll always love you /I
~*~*~*~*~*~
They stood in the middle of the gym, unaware of the gazes and gawks, kissing during the middle of a dance.
~*~*~*~*~*~
If they sun, should refuse to rise
And the moon, doesn't hang in the night
The tides won't change, seasons rearrange
When the world is though
I will still love you
Yes, I will
Love you still baby
(I will still love you)
Girl believe, you're all I need
I will still love you
~*~*~*~*~*~
The song ended and the two pulled apart, Cordelia breathless. Both silently agreed to go outside, to be alone.
Music from the dance drifted out into the night . . .
[INote to readers, I don't care if the songs I'm using TECHNICALLY weren't released yet. They're perfect! I will not allow you to deny me such a perfect song, such as the next one./I]
~*~*~*~*~*~
Under a lover's sky
I'm gonna be with you
And no one's gonna be around
If you think that you won't fall
Well just wait until, 'till the sun goes down
Underneath the starlight (starlight)
There's a magical feeling so right
It will steal your heart tonight
~*~*~*~*~*~
"What was that?" Cordelia questioned, looking up at him.
"I don't know . . . but it felt so right . . . so very right." Angel stared back into her eyes, being pulled into their dark depths.
~*~*~*~*~*~
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart
~*~*~*~*~*~
"All these things, it's so confusing. It's like something's trying to pull us together." Cordelia revealed, her eyes filling with tears, "Why does your touch feel so good, when it's so wrong. Why, if I've lost complete control of my life, does everything feel so perfect for the first time ever."
~*~*~*~*~*~
There's no escaping love
Once a gentle breeze (once a gentle breeze)
Sweeps its spell upon your heart
And no matter what you think
It won't be to long
'Till you're in my arms
Underneath the starlight (starlight)
We'll be lost in the rhythm so right
It will steal your heart tonight
~*~*~*~*~*~
Angel wipes away her tears with his thumb, "I don't know, but something is doing a number on our hearts . . . because I feel it too. I know I'm not supposed to want to you with me all the time, but I do. Everyday, all day, my thoughts are focused on you."
~*~*~*~*~*~
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
No-o matter what you do
The night is gonna get to you.
(Your gonna know)
(That I know)
Don't try you're never gonna win
Underneath the starlight (starlight)
There's a magical feeling so right
It will steal your heart tonight
~*~*~*~*~*~
Cordelia nodded her head in agreement, but puts her hands on his chest, pressed close to him.
"I don't think I can fight it anymore . . . nor do I want to." Cordelia whispered.
"Neither can I, or do I . . ." Angel divulged to her, then captures her lips.
~*~*~*~*~*~
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
~*~*~*~*~*~
They kiss passionately, not understanding what was drawing them together . . . causing their hearts to ache when they were apart. Something was making them need someone for the first time, and actually being able to accept the other's comfort.
They didn't know what it was, but they were definitely thoroughly enjoying the results.
They stayed out, under the moonlight, kissing. Their hearts connecting.
~*~*~*~*~*~
You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark you'll surrender your heart
But you know, but you know
That you, can't fight the moonlight
No-o you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart
~*~*~*~*~*~
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