*beep*
"Pick up pick up pick up... Just kidding! I know you're not there,
I've just always wanted to say that to an answering machine. Listen,
I haven't heard about you in a few days. Are you okay? I'm worried
about you. Uh, just call me as soon as possible. I love you."
*click*
But Giles was there, listening to every word.
He buried his face
in his hands, tears gushing through his fingers. The violent sobs
shook his entire body. He couldn't bear to tell him, couldn't bear
to
break Xander's young, innocent heart. Not until he had to.