BtVS Double Drabble: Difficult Decision

[bk_forever]

Title: Difficult Decision
Fandom: BtVS
Author: badly_knitted
Characters: Angel, Buffy.
Rating: PG
Challenge: 93: All Or Nothing at drabble_weekly.
Spoilers/Setting: The Prom.
Summary: Angel knows he and Buffy can’t continue the way they are.
Disclaimer: I don’t own BtVS, or the characters. They belong to the amazing Joss Whedon.
A/N: Double drabble.




It wasn’t working, this halfway thing, not for Angel, and he suspected, not really for Buffy either. They could see each other, patrol together, hold hands, train together, even kiss, as long as they didn’t let themselves get carried away, but that was it and it wasn’t enough.


They both wanted more, to experience the heights of passion they’d briefly known on that fateful night so many months ago, but it just wasn’t possible. They could hardly have Willow waiting in the wings every time to curse him again, and nothing short of that would ensure he didn’t revert to the soulless Angelus. One instant of pure happiness… It wasn’t fair, yet he couldn’t honestly say it was unjust. He didn’t deserve that depth of happiness; he deserved to suffer.


But Buffy didn’t.


She’d done nothing wrong, unless you counted falling in love with a vampire, which although not the wisest thing she’d ever done, was still hardly a crime deserving of punishment.


No, if they couldn’t have everything they wanted from each other, best they should have nothing. It would hurt them both less in the long run if they made a clean break and ended this bittersweet torture.



The End

Comments

[bk_forever]

It's true though, TV series work on the assumption that once a couple get together it's no longer interesting and dramatic for viewers. I don't think that's necessarily true.

Too often sexual tension is forced on characters just because the TV execs think that's what everyone wants, but I like friendship between characters. Not that I'm against romance (Jack/Ianto, Buffy/Angel, Willow/Tara), but why can't characters sometimes just be friends?

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

Usually its because writers can't think of anything else. It's rare to see a platonic relationship on TV especially in teen dramas. That's my opinion anyway.

I wonder how long they would have dragged out the "will they, won't they" in "Bones" if Emily Deschanel hadn't gotten pregnant in real life.*shrugs*

I believe sexual tension can't exist without friendship as a foundation. But friendship can work without attraction. Chemistry is whats important. Otherwise it's just tension. I hope I make sense.*tries not to doubt my own theory*

[bk_forever]

Who knos? But the series was just as thrilling and exciting after Bones and Booth got together, proving that it can be done. I just watched the last ever episode last night. I miss the characters already =(

Yeah, I think you're right - you can be physically attracted to a person you don't like, but physical attraction isn't necessary for two people to be friends. The best relationships though have both friendship and physical attraction, if its just physical a couple won't last.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

I vaguely know how "Bones" ends. I don't want to see it end. I watched earlier episodes randomly. I still can enjoy them since I forget about half the plot in some.:D

Too bad the spinoff "The Finder" wasn't good enough. But at least "Bones" had a very good run.:)

Speaking from personal experience, I'd say that good communication is essential in all relationships. The rest will fall into place if it feels right for both sides.

[bk_forever]

I found the end quite positive and upbeat, so I was fine with it. Fanfic writers can continue writing future stories... It was a good ending for me, it's just that I'll miss watching new episodes every week, knowing there aren't going to be anymore. I'd like to get The Finder on DVD but it's too pricey at present.

Good communication is important in all interactions with other people. It's misunderstandings that cause so many problems in life.

[cynthia2015.livejournal.com]

They changed the woman from "The Finder" pilot ("Bones" crossover?) for another character who was usually wearing next to nothing. I didn't care for that bit. Sex appeal much?

Although the dynamic and location reminded me of another show "Burn Notice", which I loved. It went for eight seasons.

Miscommunication is my middle name.:D

Now, seriously that is so true. It is considered funny in comedy but in drama, it has consequences. Similar to real life.

[bk_forever]

That's typical of TV executives. Seven-of-nine in Star Trek Voyager annoyed me so much I stopped watching. She was only there for sex appeal.

I still haven't watched Burn Notice, having trouble getting the seventh season on DVD. I've got the rest, but I don't want to watch until I can see it right the way through.

Misunderstandings can be funny, but they can
also have serious consequences.