Fic: A Shoulder To Cry On

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Title: A Shoulder To Cry On

Author: horrorfangirl

Fandom: Buffy, The Vampire Slayer
Spoilers for: Season 4 Wild At Heart

Summary: Giles tries to comfort Willow when he learns that Oz cheated on her.

Written for: summer_of_giles

Beta: foreverbooks

Word Count: 451

Disclaimer: The characters belong to Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and Fox. No copyright infringement is intended.

Rated: Teen

Rupert Giles sat in his living room, a glass of Scotch in his hand, contemplating everything that had happened within the last year or so. His musings, were interrupted, however by someone knocking on his front door. The Watcher rose, and went to answer the door. Opening it, he was surprised to see Willow standing there, sans the Scoobies.

Something must have been very wrong for Willow. To have come here, Giles thought, taking in the girl’s pale features and red rimmed eyes. “Do come in Willow.” He said, stepping aside to allow her to enter his home.

He led her to the couch and sat down, giving the young witch a moment to compose herself, before voicing the question that was foremost on his mind.

“Willow, what happened?” Giles asked. The redhead raised her tear-streaked face to the Watcher and said: “Oz left me, Giles.” Then started to cry.

Poor Giles was at a loss. It was unbelievable. He got up to make some tea for Willow and himself. While he waited for the water to boil, he went to the girl and gave her a hug. She gave him a small smile in return.

The kettle began to whistle, letting them know that the water was ready. Giles went back to the kitchen to finish preparing their tea. Once he was done he carried the tray to where Willow sat and placed the tray on the coffee table.

“Now,” said the Watcher, “tell me what happened from the beginning.”

“Do you remember that night, we were at the Bronze, with the Gang?” Giles thought for a moment, then nodded.

“Well,” Willow continued, “it seems that Veruca and Oz had more in common than just the music bizz.” When Giles just continued to stare, Willow sighs: “She’s a werewolf, Giles.”

“Oh, Willow,” sighed Giles. “Is there anything I can do?” She gave the Watcher a sad smile, then shook her head.

“Thanks Giles.” Willow smiled. “You know you make a good shoulder to cry on.” The Watcher gives her another hug then asked:

“Would you like another cup of tea?”

But the redhead said no and told him that she has to meet up with Buffy. Giles escorts Willow to the door and watches her leave. After she had left the Watcher closed the door and mourn for the once-happy couple that he knew and loved.

Fin.

Comments

[dhw]

Very sweet. I like the fact that he thinks the answer is tea.

Tea is always a good solution. =)

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

With our Giles being the British gentleman that he is, one knows that he will always have a cup of tea a sympathic ear and a good shoulder to lean on. I'm so glad that you like it. :)

[littleotter73]

Aww, very sweet! I've always liked the friendship between Willow and Giles.

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Aww! Thank you littleotter73 I really appreciate that. :)

[punch-kicker15.livejournal.com]

Aww, it's very kind of Giles to try to help with tea.

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :) I'm so glad that you liked it.

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[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

Very sweet scene. And as others have said, tea is the answer to all things :)

[usedtobeljs]

Oh so sweet!

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Thank you I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my story. :-)

[harmony033.livejournal.com]

A lovely window into Giles and Willow's friendship. Thanks for sharing! :)

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Aww.. Thank you so much!

[will-conqueror1.livejournal.com]

We didn't get enough scenes between only Giles and Willow in the series. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed it immensely.

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. Thanks so muchwill_conqueror1 :)

[foreverbooks.livejournal.com]

It's always nice to see the quieter moments in our favorite characters' lives, and this was a sweet moment between Giles and Willow

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Aww.. thanks so much foreverbooks and thanks again with helping me make this story readable. ;)

[il_mio_capitano]

Lovely scene and of course tea is the answer!

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Aw! Thank you il_mio_capitano I really appreciate that. :)

[the-huffster.livejournal.com]

Awww what a sweet little fic. I don't read too many fics that are just Giles and Willow, which is a shame since I like their dynamic as much as anyone else's.

Anyways, good little read!

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much the_huffster I'm so glad that you liked it. I did write a sequel that features Giles confronting Oz about the breakup. It's called Man To Man.

[double_dutchess]

Lovely fic! Glad Giles was there for Willow. And of course Giles was right -- tea makes everything better.

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Aww... Thank you for the lovely comment double_dutchess And of course Giles was right tea does make things better. :)

[randigiles]

I love to read these little interludes that could have happened within the show. Nicely done.

[horrorfangirl.livejournal.com]

Aww.. Thank you tld8of9 for the lovely comment! :)