Behind the Scenes at Buffy
Why were your characters attracted to each other?
NB: Just chemistry. It’s purely
a sexual relationship. You figure they’ve probably been thinking about
it for ten years now.
CC: We’re proof that opposites
attract.
What was the first kiss like?
NB: We were both nervous. It was
my first on-screen kiss, and it was lips and passion, unlike the Angel-Buffy
kiss, which was very tender and sweet.
CC: It’s hard kissing someone you’re
not in love with. I love Nicky. He’s my buddy. But kissing’s intimate.
Okay, it’s Saturday night. There’s a dance. Where’s Xander? Where’s Cordelia?
NB: They’re stuck on the highway
with a flat tire, and then they get to yelling, and then they just start
making out on the side of the road. I don’t think they ever make it to
the dance.
CC: Actually, he’s probably on
the dance floor with Buffy, while Cordelia talks to Willow at some table
in the corner. That’s usually what happens.
And what do you think about that?
CC: I know this sounds crazy, but I get jealous for Cordelia. Like "Why are they dancing together? Aren’t we a couple?" It’s funny.
Do you think it’s possible to love two people at the same time?
CC: Xander does. [Actually,] I think
he lusts for Cordelia, and he loves Buffy. I personally don’t think it’s
possible to really love two people at the same time.