A/N: I actually got a couple requests to make Cold Words longer. g And as I'm such a whore for positive reviews, I figured I may as well
A/N2: I considered starting this before Willow became involved with Angelus, but there are so many of them and I like Strong!Willow

"Well, that was bad." Xander shuddered, glancing at Buffy to see how she was sitting in Willow's wake.

"We have to go after her Giles. Lock her in the cage or something. Because you just gotta know that something's wrong. There is no way he would want her. She must've put a spell on him or something!"

"What I know is that you were harsh to her, and gave her no chance to speak before you began insulting her!"

"But Giles, she's sleeping with Angel! My Angel!"

"And that's all that matters to you, isn't it? Did it ever occur to you that she may be in danger? Angelus is notorious for how he manipulates people, and you know that!" Buffy pouted, but Giles continued, furious that his Slayer could be so self-centered. "Willow may be in grave danger, but instead of talking to her, you attacked what she was telling you, most likely driving her back to Angelus for comfort!" Surprised by his outburst, Buffy blinked a couple of times, before reacting.

"Oh." Sighing, the watcher turned and headed to his office to make a few calls regarding Angelus's history while baiting Drusilla