TITLE: In Any Lifetime

AUTHOR: AmethystxX

CHAPTER: 4

RATING: R

PAIRING: A/S

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone mentioned in my fic, and I also earn no money from creating this fic. Please don't sue, I have nothing to offer or give anyway so there wouldn't be much point.

Summary: AU What if the live you know wasn't real. That your life was altered, changed, destroyed by the scorn of one woman. Will you be able to get your life back in order with the help of the only person who trusts you, or stay within the lie. AngelSpike SLASH!

IMPORTANT NOTES: This story doesn't fully follow the Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel timeline and Spike's and Angel's age have been changed to fit in with the story. The gangs attitudes may also be more horrible.

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Make a Move:

“Oh! Backtrack!” Will said, dragging Liam backwards until they were back outside the library.

“Wha-!” Liam shouted in surprised as he was dragged into the library only to be shushed by an amused looking Willow.

“Hey guys” Willow bubbled cheerfuly, “So what can I do for you” she asked as they stopped in front of her, Giles giving Liam a frustrated look at his grumbling.

“Hi. Nothing big just that you have my chemistry-“Will was cut off by the slam of the library doors.

“I don’t care if he wants to see me or not you freak! I’m seeing him anyway!” Cordelia yelled as she rushed through the doors of the library with Xander stumbling at her side. Cordelia did not look happy, then again she rarely did.

“I do say! If you’re all going to come in here screeching and screaming I suggest you do it somewhere else!” Giles sputtered red-faced, as he tried to put his ‘Stern’ face into place.

Everyone turned and stared at Giles with indifference. Challenging him to start an argument with the teenagers.

“Y-Yes well, do carry on then” Giles stuttered as he grabbed his book and walked, quickly, into his office.

Liam watched Cordelia cautiously as she smoothed out her hair and stood calmly in front of him, looking very determined.

“We need a serious talk” Cordelia stated, her face falling into a saddened expression. Liam became instantly worried.

“What’s Buffy done?” Liam asked, immediately knowing who was to blame if Cordelia, of all people, was standing in front of him without her pals and talking to him.

Cordelia sat down and smoothed out her slightly rumbled skirt and shrugged, “Nothing yet. Well, nothing at the present moment, not counting past things” she sighed as she struggled to find the right words.

“No need to rush pet” Will said, patting Cordelia lightly on the shoulder. Liam inwardly growled, he hasn’t touched ME on the shoulder like that, Liam pouted childishly, lower lip hangly out petulantly. It reminded Willow of a puppy, a huge puppy but still a puppy, she giggled which made Liam glare at her.

Xander coughed, “Anyway! Back to the Distressed Damsel” he said, setting the room back on track. Will sat in the chair next to Cordelia and Liam tried with all his might not to run to sit next to him. He settled for walking quickly.

Cordelia studied her finger nails as she spoke, “She has a plan. It seems that the little incident in Art class was the last straw for her Liam. You’re in for it, as deep as anyone can get” she stated, looking up and staring at Liam full on. She wasn’t kidding around and that made Liam nervous.

Very nervous.

The room’s temperature instantly plummetted leaving the room cold and unyieldling.

Xander chuckled and asked, “Will hiding in a cavern with stockpiled chocolate goods be any part of this plan?” Everyone ignored him.

“What is she going to do to me Cordelia” Liam asked, already dreading the answer.

Cordelia laughed humourlessly and rapped her nails on the table, “Oh no. She isn’t going to do anything to you” She stated.

Everyone looked at her in confusion and Cordelia looked at Will, smiling apologetically at him.

“Me? What did I do!” Will asked, feeling uneasy.

“Oh God” Liam whispered and Willow smiled at him reassuringly.

“So what’s this big plan then?” Willow questioned.

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The silence was finally broken after 10 long minutes.

“B-But that doesn’t make any sense” Willow said as Xander just looked into space, face drawn into confusion.

“Magic doesn’t even exist!” Will blurted out as he paced the floor.

“But Buffy believes it does” Cordelia stated.

“But what Buffy believes doesn’t mean that it’s fact!” Liam shouted, joining the pacing.

“But Buffy believes that it exists” Cordelia stated again.

“But just because Buffy believes that it exists doesn’t mean that it’ll work!” Xander added, still staring into space.

“But Buffy believes that it will” Cordelia continued in exasperation.

“Yeah well just because Buffy believes that her plan’ll work doesn’t mean that anything will actually happen” Liam roared at the top of his voice.

Cordelia jumped up from her chair, “It doesn’t matter because BUFFY BELIEVES IT WILL WORK! Whatever Buffy believes she will do it! Whatever makes her angry or mad she will get vengence and forget the possible facts! Buffy will try to make this work and she won’t stop until it does! She is on a rampage!” Cordelia shrieked, breathing heavily.

“She will get her own back no matter what the circumstances” Cordelia whispered, “Whether or not you believe me is another thing altogether but please be careful. I know that I’m not the best of people to trust but I don’t want anyone hurt” She finished, leaving the room.

Will opened his mouth and closed it several times before he gave up and slumped down in a chair and Liam sat down beside him, pulling him into a one-armed hug.

“As much as I love looking at young love you have already missed first period and I want you to leave for your next one” Giles said at the office door, his arms crossed over his chest disapprovingly.

“Hey G-Man! How’s it hanging?” Xander greeted, snickering as Giles wiped his glasses, obviously flustered.

“Mr. Harris! please do refrain from addressing me with that name, now hurry along!” Giles said, shooing them from the library as they moaned at being manhandled.

As soon as they left Giles took a deep breath, “Well im not dead or unconsious so bravo for me!” Giles muttered to himself with relief and then went back to his reading.

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“Guys” Willow called as they rounded the corner to her class, “Don’t worry about it, nothing’s going to happen. Magic doesn't exist”, She smiled at them, “Nothing bad is going to happen” She spoke determinedly as she entered the classroom with Xander.

Liam pulled Will away and into a secluded corridor. He took one look at Will and took a deep calming breath.

“Please don’t be mad but this is the only way I can tell you” Liam whispered to Will as he looked curiously at him.

“Tell me wh-“Williams sentence was cut off as Liam grabbed hold of his face with both hands and brought him into a deep, passionate kiss. When Will finally did get past the shock, Liam had pulled away, much to his disappointment.

“Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, Please don’t hate me” Liam repeated with his eyes closed, hands still on Williams cheeks. When Will didn’t reply, he slowly opened his right eye only to be grabbed roughly by the hair at the back of his head and pulled down onto Will’s lips, both mouths fully open to explore the other’s.

“Excuse me!” A voice barked out loudly.

William and Liam shot apart in a daze and quickly looked around for the source of the noise. There was no one in sight.

“Ms. Summers! I suggest you get to lesson right now if you don’t wish to mark your, already awful, record. Now march young lady!” Snyder’s voice rang out from around the corner and the two boys peeked out from their place, hidden from view.

Summers stood with her back to Snyder as he continued ranting and raving, walking steadily towards her, but she paid him no attention as she placed several small bags, containing herb-like substances, into her locker. She quickly closed it before Snyder caught up to her and turned to face him.

“God don’t you have anything better to do than chase after students, unlike you I have other things to do” Buffy spat as she walked towards her class, away from Will and Liam, with Snyder still hot on her heels.

“Now listen here missy!” Snyder hissed as he stopped in front of her, “Just because I am the authority figure of this school doesn’t mean that you have any excuse run a mockery of me!” Buffy sighed with annoyance at the lecture, got out her brush and smoothed out her hair in boredom.

“Enough of this hair business and get to lesson!” Snyder shouted angrily.

Buffy snorted and pushed past him, “You’re really gonna have to get over the whole...primal power thing. Also, in terms of hair care, you really wanna say, what kind of impression am I making in the workplace?” Buffy mocked as she walked into class.

“She may not be the best girl in the world, but you gotta respect her for that” Will muttered, amused as Snyder tried not to stomp childishly as he walked away.

Liam tapped Will on the shoulder and took a deep breath as he faced him, “Would you like to h-hang out or something a-after school?” Liam blurted out.

Will smiled, “Sure that’d be great. But your gonna have to meet my sis, she’s kind of waaay over protective” Will replied, pecking Liam on the cheek.

“Until then” Will said, walking towards the maths department, leaving Liam smiling hugely. He barely refrained jumping up and down in joy.

 

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