"I just thought you might not want me around because.." her voice trailed off. They had been doing so well at avoiding the subject, but Buffy really hated pussyfooting around situations. Angel was the only person she ever really did it with and that was only because it hurt too bad to rehash everything that had happened.
"Don't worry," Buffy said with a shrug. "I won't tell anyone where your secret hideout is. I want to keep this place as safe as you do," but they both knew Angel was just trying to make conversation. Well, Buffy wasn't going to stick around to make conversation. She had things to do. Important things like patrolling.
"Thanks, Angel. I mean that. I'll..uh.. get out of your hair," she shrugged her shoulders and gave him a half smile.