Title: Another Night Out
Author: LaLa247
Posted: 05-26-2002
Rating: PG-13
Summary: The A.I. Crew go out for a night of clubbin'.
Disclaimer: Oh please, you lovely people know the drill!! I don't own anybody under any circumstances! Well, I DO own the ever-adorable pair of Cordelia and Angel...in my head.
Angel watched his crew from the bar carefully. Guardedly. Cordelia, looking like an expert among amateurs, gyrating and moving herself to the music that boomed over them. Wesley and Gunn (Double 'N', never forget it), trying to keep up with her. Gunn was obviously more successful. In fact, Wesley had actually left the two and was dancing with a very leggy blond. Once again, Angel was dragged out for a night of 'Bumpin' and Grindin' (Gunn's exact words). He, as only he would, sat at the bar of the trendy club. So trendy, he didn't even know the name. Viper-something. The other three had said he needed to have fun....and dance. Of course, that gathered a 'hell no' from the vampire with a soul. And then, before he could protest any further, they were at the club. Angel, brooding and looking rather uncomfortable. Cordelia, Wesley, and Gunn dancing the night away.
Angel glanced around the crowded floor. A group of young girls looking at him and giggling. He smiled and waved slightly at them, causing squeals. Then there were three guys making eyes at him. Wait- weren't those the same guys from the movie? A distressed Angel sighed and shifted in his chair. His eyes fell back on his friends. Two of them. Cordelia and Gunn clearly had stopped their friendly dancing and were now grinding against each other. Angel felt a pang of jealousy rush over him. He suddenly felt like running over and smashing Gunn's head in. Mr. Gunn had placed one hand around Cordelia's waist and the other on her lower back. Very lower back. Angel watched his hands warily. Hey, Cordy has a tattoo! He shook his head. Why didn't he ever notice that? His Seer had just wrapped her arms around Gunn's neck. The song become louder in Angel's ears. The two looked too, too cozy. Gunn whispered something into her ear. That's it. He downed his beer quickly and stood up. Something must be done.
Angel took off his duster, revealing the dark blue shirt beneath. The group of girls watched him eagerly. He walked slowly to the floor. To Cordelia. The girls (and the three guys) pouted openly. Angel tapped Gunn. Hard. The young man spun around, still 'attached' to the Seer. Angel forced a smile.
"May I cut in?" He shouted over the music.
Gunn raised an eyebrow. "You wanna dance?" he hollered back. Angel nodded. Gunn glanced at Cordelia, in as much shock as he was. "Be my guest." he finally said, winking at Cordelia. He danced away.
Angel awkwardly stepped in front of his Seer. She laughed and leaned forward. "Are you serious?" She said in his ear. He nodded slowly. She grinned. "Are you sure?" He nodded again. Cordelia shrugged and yanked him further into the crowd. "Okay Broody, just relax. Let the music move you." He nodded nervously.
She smiled and spun around, her back to him. She started to dance to the music, a rap song. Pretty soon, she was grinding her hips against his, and Angel recoiled. Cordelia rolled her eyes and pulled him closer.
Angel felt himself relax, as if it were only himself and the Seer. HIS Seer. He placed his hands in the same places Gunn had them, trying his best to mimic Gunn's moves. He began to have fun.
"Cordy?" Angel said in her ear. She spun around and raised an eyebrow in response. "I-I was serious you know...about us. We are together....right?"
Cordelia smiled her special smile and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Angel, I'm so not answering you.....just dance."
Angel frowned. "Cordelia....I don't think you understand. I think you're amazing. You have those visions. And you keep a happy face....it's astonishing. A-And you keep me smiling and laughing....I don't know what I would do without you." he looked into her eyes. "I can't imagine life without you."
Cordelia winked at him. "Are you hitting on me, Broody?"
Angel grinned and leaned in. He felt the world stop. The music dimmed. And it was just Cordelia and himself. Cordelia closed her eyes, leaning in as well. They lips touched when-
"Hey!"
Angel and Cordelia turned to see Gunn and Wesley standing there, jackets on. Wesley tried to bite back the grin that had appeared on his face, and Gunn had a bemused look on his.
"Um," Wesley finally spoke, clearing his throat. "We would like to return to the offices. That is, if you two were finished...."
Cordelia smiled. "Bite me." She retorted and walked to the table.
Angel watched her walk away and saw his two friends watching him. "What she said." he muttered and followed her. He grabbed his jacket, carefully avoiding her. He instantly felt his Seer's hand on his wrist. She smiled sweetly, then walked toward Gunn and Wesley. Gunn grinned, wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and hurried off; no doubt wanting details.
Angel sighed and followed them, only to be walking side by side with Wesley. Wesley slowly smiled. "Over your head, my friend?" Angel sulked. "Don't worry, Cordelia will be in your arms.....I believe she has to have a vison sooner or later...."
Angel brooded. "One day Wesley, one day....." he grumbled as they walked out of the club and into the night.
End.