Title: Tales of the Lost Warrior: Book One - Reunion With The Past
Author: Michael Wilson
Email: wyrdradio@yahoo.com
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Joss, Mutant Enemy, and a lot of other people own the characters from Buffy and Angel. The Highlander immortality theory is owned by Rysher. Charmed is owned by Spelling Production/Viacom. I own none of these people. I get nothing by writing this except maybe some kind words of encouragement and a few cheers... at least I hope.
Spoilers: Not sure... but its after Fred arrives.
Summary: Xander's life has drastically changed and after a wondrous journey, he has returned a new man with his own destiny... these are his tales...
Author’s Notes: This was inspired by a friend... who told me Xander and Angel had unfinished business. " " as always means talking while * * means thoughts. / / means speech from another entity. # # is telepathy.
Feedback: Yes please!!!!!
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Xander rode all night, not really paying much attention to where he was going, and found himself deep inside L.A. He rubbed his eyes and stared at the sun... not even sure what time it was. He was amazed he had managed to make it in one piece. *Man... I’m wiped... but I need to do something before I can crash.*
Xander pulled out the business card that he had found at Buffy’s place and double checked the address. He then turned the corner and pulled up outside a large hotel. *How the hell could Deadboy afford this place.*
Xander got off his bike and walked inside. As he entered the room, he saw two men talking in a side office. They didn’t seem to notice him... because they appeared to be discussing something very intense. Xander cleared his throat and they jumped. "Sorry... have you been waiting long?"
Xander shook his head. "Just got here."
The older of the two smiled and walked over. "Welcome to Angel Investigations. My name is Wesley. How can I help you?"
Xander smiled. "Is there a Cordelia Chase working here?"
Wesley nodded. "Cordelia... yes.. she hasn’t arrived yet... but if you wouldn’t mind waiting... she should be here soon."
Xander nodded. "That will be fine. Do you have a waiting room or something?"
Wesley nodded and lead Xander over to one of the couches... one with its back to the door. Xander sat down and waited. About 15 minutes later, the doors opened and Cordelia walked in. "Who’s motorcycle is that outside? Did you get a new one, Wesley?"
Xander stood and slowly turned to Cordelia. "Actually... its mine."
Cordelia saw the man sitting on the couch stand and then turn around... and then his voice... it was impossible... but yet he was there. "Xan.. Xander?"
Everything went black as she fainted and fell to the floor...
*****
Cordelia woke slowly and stared up at the ceiling of the office. She blinked a few times and wondered why she was in here... then it hit her. "Xander!"
She sat up and scanned the room, her eyes darting back and forth. The doors opened and in ran Wesley and Gunn.
"Are you ok, Cordelia?"
She shook her head. "I saw Xander. Where is he?"
The two men stepped aside and in walked a very powerful looking man. He was dressed entirely in black with his long hair flowing behind him. Cordelia looked into his eyes as he spoke. "I’m right here, Cor. Did you miss me?"
Tears formed in Cordelia’s eyes and she jumped off the couch, throwing herself into his arms. "You’re alive... you’re alive.. oh thank you God you’re alive..."
She hugged Xander as tightly as she could, crying nonstop. Xander smiled and kissed her head. "I’ll take that as a yes then."
Cordelia smiled and leaned back. "Yes.. I missed you." She then frowned and slapped him across the face... hard. "You EVER do that to me again and I will kill you!"
Xander winced and nodded, looking ashamed. "I’m... I’m sorry, Cordy... but you can kill me if you want... if it will make you feel better... I don’t mind."
Cordelia paled and stared at him in shock. "What the hell are you saying?!"
Xander smirked. "You can’t call me normal boy anymore... for I am more, so much more."
Cordelia raised and eyebrow and pulled Xander over to the couch. "Spill... tell me everything... or else."
Xander laughed. "Or else what?"
Cordelia smiled evilly. "Or else I will be forced to tell Wesley and Gunn just how badly you..."
Xander paled and his eyes widened. "Stop.. I’ll talk... I’ll talk."
Cordelia grinned and giggled. Wesley and Gunn looked at each other and just shrugged... then left to go back to what they were discussing earlier. As soon as he heard them leave... Xander began. "It is a long story, Cordy... so I’ll start at the beginning....."
*****
By the time Xander was finished, Cordelia was crying. *God... why did all this have to happen to Xander? Why him? He lost his love... and then everything else...oh you poor boy...*
"I’m sorry this all happened to you, Xander, but you do seem to be handling it all ok."
Xander nodded. "Time heals all wounds... and I have a lot of it now."
Cordelia smirked. "Which... time or wounds?"
Xander laughed. "Both."
Cordelia smiled and kissed him. Xander blinked in surprise and stared at her. "Wha.. what was that for?"
Cordelia grinned. "For coming back... home... to me... to us all... and also just because I wanted to." Xander blushed and nodded as Cordelia continued. "... but don’t go getting any ideas... I’m over your ass, even if it is much cuter now."
Xander laughed and grinned. "Thanks... but it doesn’t compare to yours."
It was Cordelia’s turn to blush this time as she smiled. "Thank you as well."
She grinned. "So.. how long are you here for?"
Xander shrugged. "Day or two... not really sure. I have an appointment in San Francisco that I have to take care of."
Cordelia smiled and raised and eyebrow. "Oh... really... doing what?"
Xander smirked. "Learning magic... from some witches."
Cordelia laughed at Xander’s answer and then frowned when she realized he wasn’t kidding. "Xander..."
Xander nodded. "I know... Xander and Magic... two words that don’t go well together... but the guy who told me all this seems pretty sure that I have to do this. He was very persuasive about it... invited me to live with him, his wife, and her sisters... for free."
Cordelia frowned. "I don’t like this, Xander. Who are they?"
Xander looked at her and saw the worry written all over her face. "He called them... the Charmed Ones."
Cordelia smiled and relaxed. "Thank God then... you’ll be ok."
Xander stared at her. "You’ve heard of them then, I take it?"
Cordelia nodded. "They are a very powerful force for Good. You’ll be safe with them."
Xander smiled. "Good to know. So.. while you have me, for a couple of days, what do you want to do?"
Cordelia stood and pulled Xander to his feet. "Ok.. you’re taking me to lunch... then we are going to spend the day together and maybe do a little shopping... you look weird."
Xander frowned. "Hey.. I resent that! I look good."
Cordelia smirked. "You look like Angel."
"... who looks like me?"
They both turned as Angel appeared at the top of the stairs. Xander stared at him and nodded a greeting. He smirked and decided to have some fun. "Deadboy... what are you doing up so early?"
Angel frowned and answered on instinct. "Don’t call me that... Xander?"
Xander laughed. "Why... you going to hit me or something?"
Angel paled and stared at him. Xander noticed the look and grinned. "Something wrong... Deadboy... you look like you’ve seen a ghost."
Angel swallowed and nodded. "Something like that..."
Xander laughed. "Care to explain?."
Angel came closer to them. "What happened, Xander, after you left the courtyard?"
Xander frowned. "What are you talking about?"
Angel moved even closer. "The courtyard... outside the hospital... the one where you were when they called me to come get you... as next of kin."
Xander paled. "How can you..."
Angel smirked and nodded. "Dreamt it all... but it happened... didn’t it."
Xander sat down, hard, and nodded. "Yeah... about 2 or 300 years from now."
Cordelia blinked in shock and sat down next to him. "Care to explain?"
Xander nodded. "I was here... or close to here... in a hospital. It was about 300 years from now and the doctors looked me up in their files. They had Dead... Angel... listed as my next of kin... for some reason... and they called him."
It all began to make sense. Cordelia turned to Angel and frowned. "Your dream?"
Angel nodded. "Yeah.. when I saw him here.. I figured it was all true... plus the strange buzz I felt didn’t hurt either."
Xander looked up in shock. "You felt me?!"
Angel grinned. "Yes.. you will get used to it. The longer you live... which you will... the better you will get at feeling it. You’re what.. only a year or two old?"
Xander paled. *He knows...*
"Yeah.. something like that."
Cordelia shook her head. "Whoa... back the truck up. Explain people... now!"
Xander looked at Cordelia and nodded. "I’m Immortal now..."
Cordelia frowned, angry at having not been told. "And when were you going to tell me this?"
Xander sighed. "I was planning on later... once you got used to me being alive. I didn’t want to scare you."
Angel watched the two of them and shook his head. "Cordelia... its a scary thing for him... and he cares about you enough to not put you through that kind of fear. I find that very mature."
Xander stared at Angel in shock. *Wow... he is totally different. I’m beginning to see why I had him down as next of kin. We must become friends or something...*
Cordelia nodded. "I know.. its just... you should have told me Xander."
Xander looked at his feet. "I’m sorry, Cor... I’m sorry."
Cordelia pulled him into a hug and shook her heard. "It’s ok... just no more hiding anything... ok."
Xander nodded against her chest and mumbled something. Cordelia laughed and pulled away. "What did you say?"
Xander smiled. "I said no more hiding... but your.... well... umm... they got in the way."
Xander was blushing and the sight alone was enough to make Angel start laughing. Cordelia frowned at him and smiled at Xander. *After all this time, my breasts still have that effect on him... makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.*
"I’m glad you still like them."
Xander blushed even redder and nodded. Cordelia smiled and stood up. "Come on then... no more fantasizing about my perfect breasts... we have a full day before us."
She turned to Angel. "We will be back later."
Angel nodded and watched as Cordelia manhandled Xander to the door. As they left, Angel smiled and shook his head. *I wonder how long it will be before they end up in bed... the vibes they were giving off were intense...*
He thought about it and cringed. "God.. never ever picture Xander Harris naked... ever again...eww.. I’m going to have nightmares for a week."
He turned and walked into his office... still shaking...
*****
Xander stared blankly as he waited for Cordy to come out of the changing room. They were in... god, he had no idea what the name of the place was; they had been in so many of them... and it wasn’t even noon yet. *Dear lord.. kill me... kill me now in hopes I can finally get some rest in the morgue.. for an hour or two.*
Cordy emerged from the changing room and the flash of skin he saw snapped him out of it. Xander blinked and then looked at her... and gasped. *Cordy... in lingerie... oh my god...*
Xander stared at her in the very small red teddy and felt his jaw drop. Cordelia turned and posed for him and smiled at his dumbstruck expression. *That will show him... you don’t leave me hanging for as long as you did, Xander... you tell a girl that you’re ok... and boy, you really are shocked, aren’t you.*
"Xander... how do I look?"
Xander swallowed and tried to form words. "Um... hot... gorgeous... um....."
His brain began to shut down as all of his blood rushed elsewhere, and all he could do was drool. Cordelia smiled and nodded. "That good, huh... hmm.. thanks."
She turned and walked back into the changing room, her body swaying as she moved. Xander stared in shock and was only able to breath again once she disappeared from view. *OH MY GOD!!*
Xander shifted his body in his chair and crossed his legs. His pants were very very snug now. *Ice water... snow... liquid nitrogen... um.. other things cold... um... oh shit.. its not helping... um.. oh crap.. need something terrifying... clowns!*
Xander yelped and fell off his chair. As he climbed back into it, he noticed everything was fine now. *Clowns.. was would it have to be clowns... now I’m all jumpy.*
Xander looked over at a wall clock and winced at the time. He got up and walked over to the door of the changing room. "Cordy.. if you want us to make our lunch reservation we need to be leaving soon. It’s at 12:30.. remember... and we will need at least 15 minutes to get there."
Cordy smiled to herself as she finished getting dressed. "I’ll be right out... no shoo... and go pay for these."
She passed him out a few outfits... including the teddy. Xander stared in shock and just sighed. "Right..."
He turned and walked over to the register. The clerk smiled at Xander as she scanned everything. "You’re a lucky man... she’s beautiful."
Xander nodded. "I know... but she’s not mine... at least I don’t think she is."
The clerk shook his head. "You never know... she looked pretty happy to be showing off for you."
Xander shrugged. "Maybe..."
The clerk pressed a key and smiled. "The total comes to...563.18."
Xander blinked in shock and then began creating money as fast as he could in his pocket. He was trying to alter their serial numbers so as not to get caught for counterfeiting. After a few seconds, he reached in and pulled out a large wad of cash. Cordelia arrived as he was handing the clerk 20 after 20. *Oh my god.. he’s actually paying for it. Where did Xander get so much money?!*
The clerk took the money and handed Xander his change. "There you are sir.. have a nice day and thank you for shopping with us."
Xander nodded and shoved the rest of his money in his pocket. He then took the bags and turned to see a shocked Cordelia next to him. "You ready for lunch?"
Cordelia nodded. Xander smiled and took her hand... then walked with her to the parking lot.
*****
Xander smiled at Cordelia as she looked up at the restaurant in shock. "You got us a reservation here... when.. how?"
Xander laughed. "I made a call while you were changing. They had a cancellation and I offered them money to hold it for us."
Xander opened the door for her and walked inside behind her. The concierge walked over and greeted them. "I believe you have a table reserved for Xander Harris."
The concierge checked his book and then nodded. "This was please..."
They followed him into the main dining room and were taken to a lovely table near the middle of the room. Fresh roses were in the middle of the table and soft music was playing in the background. Xander held out Cordelia’s chair for her then sat down himself. A waiter arrived moments later. "Would you like something to drink before your meal?"
Xander nodded and ordered an iced tea. Cordelia smiled and ordered the same. The waiter nodded and left. Xander smiled across at Cordelia and shook his head. "I still can’t get over how beautiful you look now, Cor. You’re stunning."
Cordelia blushed and smiled. "Thank you. You look amazing yourself. The long hair looks good on you and your body... have you been working out?"
Xander nodded. "Yeah... and I had a little help from some friends of mine."
He tried to explain as best he could about the nanites. Cordy nodded and smiled. "So they took all your fat and turned it into muscle.. then toned the muscle?"
Xander nodded. "They made a few other changes as well. My senses are heightened now... almost Slayer level. I can hear much better, see farther, and a few other things. I also have increased endurance and stamina..."
Xander watched as Cordelia thought about that last comment and smiled at the blush that formed. "Well.. you certainly aren’t the boy I once knew. I like the new you... its very becoming."
Xander laughed. "Well thank you."
The waiter arrived with their drinks and took their order... then left again. As they waited on their food, they talked more. "Where are you staying?"
Xander shrugged. "Hadn’t decided yet. I came looking for you as soon as I hit town."
Cordelia nodded. *He could stay at a hotel... he certainly can afford it... but then again... its been so long... and I still feel something... you have that spare room.... and Dennis won’t mind...*
"Why don’t you stay with me?"
Xander’s eyes widened and he blinked. *Whoa.. she wants me to stay with her.... um.. I still like her... but I don’t know what else... I mean, seeing her again has brought back old feelings.... but I don’t know what they are... and I don’t want to give her the wrong impression...*
"I.. I don’t know.. I wouldn’t want to impose." Cordelia smiled.
"It’s ok... I have a spare room... you can sleep there... if you’d like."
Xander nodded. *Spare room... that would work...ok."
"Thanks... I’d like that."
Cordelia nodded and smiled wider. "It’s settled then... for however long you’re here.. you’re sleeping with me...."
Her eyes widened in shock and she quickly amended herself. "... staying... staying with me."
Xander smiled and nodded. He knew this would certainly be an interesting visit.
*****
They headed to Cordelia’s place after eating.. so she could put away her new clothes... and while she was busy in the bedroom, Xander had a look around. "Nice place.. how do you afford it?"
Cordelia called out from her bedroom. "It’s rent controlled... I got lucky."
Xander nodded. *Very lucky indeed.*
As he looked around, he felt something strange. There was a presence in the room. Xander focused his senses and felt someone standing next to him. He turned and looked and saw the faint outline of a man. "Hi... and you are?"
The man jerked in shock. No one had ever seen him before. He floated over to a notepad and picked up a pen and began to write. Xander followed and looked at the pad. "My name is Dennis. I like here and take care or Cordelia. Who are you and how can you see me?"
Xander read the note and nodded. "My name is Xander. I used to date Cordelia.. a long time ago. I can see you because I am special that way... its kinda hard to explain."
Dennis nodded just as Cordelia entered the room. "Who are you talking to, Xander?"
Xander turned to look at her and smiled. "Just talking to Dennis."
Cordelia gasped. "How do you know about him? I hadn’t told you yet."
Xander smiled. "I can see him... he’s right here."
Xander pointed at the table and Dennis nodded. He liked having someone see him again.. it had been too long. Cordelia just shook her head in wonder. *Trust Xander Harris to be able to see ghosts...*
"So.. Dennis.. you ok with Xander staying here a few days." Dennis nodded, smiling.
Xander grinned. "He says yes... and he’s smiling."
Cordelia smiled and shook her head. "I just know that the two of you will be up all night watching tv... I can just see it...oh well.. we had better head back to the hotel. Need to see if I have any work waiting for me today.. and if I do.. I can shove it off on Fred."
Xander nodded and moved over to Cordelia. "Who’s Fred? I didn’t see him there."
Cordelia broke down laughing at Xander’s remark. "Fred is a woman.. Xander... its short for Winifred."
Xander blushed. "Ah.. right.. glad I didn’t make that mistake there."
Cordelia nodded. "Come on... lets go... we’ll be back later, Dennis."
Cordelia opened the door and they left; Xander waved bye to Dennis as they went.
*****
They pulled up outside the hotel on his motorcycle. Xander had enjoyed the ride over. Cordelia’s arms had been wrapped around him and he could feel her head on his shoulder. It felt.... good. "We’re here...um.. its not that I don’t like the feeling of your arms around me... Cor.. but you kinda need to let go so we can go inside."
Cordelia smiled and let go. "Sorry.. you just feel all muscular and hard and I kinda lost myself."
Xander blushed. "Thanks... that’s a nice thing to hear."
Cordelia let go and climbed off the back... Xander following soon behind her. He then took her hand and they walked inside... As they entered the hotel, a young woman ran over to them, a big grin on her face.
"Is this him?"
Cordelia smiled. "Who, Fred?"
Fred grinned. "Is this the guy who has Angel all shaky and mumbling?"
Cordelia frowned. "Mumbling what?"
Fred blushed. "He keeps mumbling something about Xander naked and nightmares.."
Xander laughed at the thought and bent over. "Oh god.. that’s great. Angel is so screwed."
Cordelia grinned. "Ah.. Xander.. but he’s thinking about you naked."
Xander paled and stopped laughing. "Now that’s not funny... I don’t like him that way..."
It was Cordelia’s turn to laugh now as she pulled Xander toward Angel’s office... Fred following behind. As they walked, Xander smiled at Fred. "I’m the dreaded Xander... pleased to meet you."
Fred nodded and smiled. "Winifred.. but everyone calls me Fred."
Xander nodded. "So.. anything else about me I should know?"
Fred smiled. "Nothing I can tell you right now... but maybe later when Cordelia isn’t listening. It has to do with her and what I heard her say in her sleep about 3 months back..."
Xander grinned wider. "Can’t wait to hear that... maybe later?"
Fred nodded and smiled.
They walked into Angel’s office and found him going over a file. Cordelia sat down on the edge of the desk and tapped the file. "Do you need me to do anything... or can I take the rest of the day off with Xander?"
Angel looked up and shook his head. "No new cases... so go ahead... have fun."
Cordelia smiled and hopped off the desk. She then started to walk back outside when Xander stopped her. "You go ahead out to the bike. I need a word with Angel for a moment... and don’t worry... I’ll play nice."
Cordelia grinned and nodded... then turned and left the office, Fred following her. Xander turned to Angel and sat down. "Angel... I need to tell you something...and I want to clear the air between us."
Angel nodded. "Go ahead."
Xander sighed. "I never liked you. You came on the scene and Buffy fell in love with you on sight... and that killed me... cause I fell for her too."
Angel nodded. "I know... and I’m sorry she didn’t see you like that."
Xander smiled. "Thanks.. that means a lot to me. Anyway... I was mad you had her and I didn’t... so I hated you... but now, you’re out of her life... and I could care less about her... so we really have no reason to hate each other anymore. Since we are both going to be around for a very long time... I was wondering if you’d like to call a truce... see if we can get to know each other and maybe become friends?"
Angel blinked in surprise. *Xander Harris... the boy who calls me Deadboy.. wants to be my friend. Is the world ending? This is a shock... but who knows...*
"What do you mean when you say you could care less about Buffy?"
Xander explained everything to Angel. Angel nodded, understanding. "I see... well.. you’re right... there is nothing for us to be angry about anymore... and since we are both going to live a very long time...as you put it... I see no reason in keeping the feud between us. As for us becoming friends... we will have to wait and see... but we have time for that."
Xander nodded as Angel continued. "I just want you to promise me one thing."
Xander nodded. "Ok."
Angel smiled. "Don’t hurt Cordy... she means a lot to me... to everyone here. I don’t know if she loves you... but if she does and you don’t... don’t string her along... understand?"
Xander nodded. "I can promise you, Angel, that I won’t hurt her... but if I do... you can kill me... as long as you leave my head alone."
Angel grinned. "Deal."
Xander laughed and stood up. "Glad we had this talk, Angel. I’ll see you later."
With that said, he turned and walked outside to join Cordelia...
*****
The rest of their day was a whirlwind of fun. Cordelia showed Xander all the best places to go in L.A... and Xander was happy just being with her. They laughed and had fun... and eventually ended up back at Cordelia’s place...
*****
Xander sat down on the couch and watched as a chess set floated across the room. Xander focused his eyes and saw a smiling Dennis standing before him. Xander smiled and nodded. Dennis grinned and set up the chess board... and within minutes they were playing.
*****
Cordelia stepped out of the shower and toweled herself dry. She was all rosy and happy inside... and it was all because of Xander. She stared at the smiling face looking back at her in the mirror and laughed. *It’s been so long since I’ve been this happy... and all because of him...*
She pulled on her robe and walked into the hall. As she closed the door to the bathroom, she heard laughter. She followed it to the living room and saw Xander... playing chess by himself. *Huh?*
Suddenly one of the chess pieces moved and Cordelia understood. *He’s playing chess with Dennis... that is so sweet.*
She smiled and watched them as Xander frowned and shook his head. "Hey.. no fair.. you’re using a Russian defense against my Arabic one. I thought we agreed to no grandmaster level moves."
Cordelia gaped in awe. *Grandmaster level... what the hell???*
She stepped into the room and cleared her throat. Xander looked up and smiled. "Hey Cordy.. tell your ghost to stop cheating."
Cordy shook her head and smiled. "You heard him, Dennis... no more cheating."
She laughed and sat down next to Xander... not noticing that her robe fell open some. Xander smiled at her and then turned away.. blushing. Cordelia frowned and then looked down and went bright red. "I’m.. I’m sorry, Xander... I’ll go get dressed."
Xander grabbed her arm and stopped her. "It’s... it’s ok... I promise not to look.... if you don’t want me to."
Cordelia blushed even more and then sat back down. "............"
Xander leaned closer and smiled. He had heard her whisper that she didn’t mind him looking... but he didn’t want to let her know that he knew. Instead, he went back to the game..
*****
"Checkmate... ha, got you!"
Dennis nodded and smiled.. then gathered up the game and left the room. Within seconds, the lights dimmed and soft music began to play. Cordelia smiled and blushed. "Looks like Dennis wants to leave us alone."
Xander nodded and smiled. "It’s nice of him... he’s a nice guy."
Xander moved closer to Cordelia and touched her leg, resting his hand there. "Cordy... would you mind if I were to... kiss you?"
Cordelia blushed, suddenly nervous, and shook her head. Xander smiled and leaned in, placing a soft tender kiss on her lips... and then was shocked when Cordelia grabbed his head and increased the intensity of the kiss by a factor of 10. *Oh god this feels so good... oh I’ve missed him so much...*
*Oh my god... this brings back so many memories... and oh.. she’s so hot...*
Within seconds, Xander had picked her up and carried her to her bedroom. He placed her gently on the bed and began kissing his way down her neck... moving lower and lower.. "Oh god.. oh yes.. Xander... please... more... its been so long..."
*****
Dennis watched the two of them as they spent the next hour making love. He smiled, happy Cordelia had someone who cared that way for her. He grinned like an idiot and made notes on positions he had never seen before.. then turned away when things so too intense. *Whoa.. I think I need to go watch TV.*
He floated out of the room and turned on the TV in the living room, watching a rerun till he heard it grow quiet in the bedroom...
*****
Xander slid up Cordelia hot and sweaty body and rested his head on her breasts. It had been amazing... and yet, he felt different now... and it was a little confusing. *I love her... still... but I am not "in" love with her. What do I tell her now...*
Cordelia smiled as she felt herself relax. She had orgasmed 3 times and was so happy she felt like nothing could bother her... except the nagging feeling that something was wrong. *I still love him... but sadly, I’m not in love with him. This will hurt him so much...*
Xander looked up into Cordelia’s eyes and kissed her chin. She smiled and ran her fingers through her hair. "I..."
They both talked at the same time. Xander laughed and nodded. "You first."
Cordelia smiled. "I love you Xander..."
Xander smiled. "I love you too.... but."
Cordelia nodded. "But... I’m not in love with you anymore."
Xander nodded. "Me either."
They looked at each other and laughed. "I was so worried I would hurt you."
Xander nodded. "Me too. I do love you, Cordy, and what we did was... "
Cordelia smiled. "... heavenly... but it wasn’t a major thing... for either of us. Still friends?"
Xander nodded. "Best friends."
He smirked. "Best sex friends?"
Cordelia laughed and swatted his head. "Maybe... if you can give me three orgasms each time."
Xander smiled. "Only three... I can do better than that."
He growled and dived in again... and soon Cordelia was moaning and screaming again... the sounds echoing out into the living room where Dennis blushed and smiled. *Animals...*
*****
The next morning, Cordelia entered the hotel with Xander right behind her.... and she was walking funny. Xander watched her walk and grinned. *I am the man!*
Cordelia looked back and saw him grin and just sighed. *I’m so sore... but its a good sore... oh god it was good.*
She walked into the office and sat down, slowly. She looked up at Xander and smiled. "You staying another day?"
Xander shook his head. He wanted to stay... but he had an appointment to keep in San Francisco. "I promised Leo I would be there soon... so I probably have to go."
Cordelia nodded, understanding. "Well.. you ride carefully... and learn alot... and if you find someone there prettier than me... you be good to her."
She motioned for him to come closer and kissed him on the lips. "Be good... and come back to see me when you can."
Xander nodded and smiled. He pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to her. "My cell phone number... so you can keep in touch with me."
He ran his fingers through her hair and smiled. "See you later. Love you."
Cordelia grinned. "Love you too... bye."
Xander nodded and walked out the door. He got onto his bike and checked his backpack. Once he was sure everything was secure, he turned toward the hotel and smiled. *Thank you, Cordy, for bringing me one step closer to being healed. I will love you forever... in my own special way.*
He then started the bike and headed off... toward San Francisco...
The End
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