it's such a teensy thing but i love how there's not a single point on either show where angel doesn't like cordelia. like. even in the first few episodes of btvs where she's into him and trying to upset buffy, he's genuinely just pleased by her company and doesn't fuss when she sits down to talk to him. there's that one scene where he's smiling! he's listening to her talk and smiling about it! i wish we knew the kinds of things they spoke about! because what! he likes talking to her from the very start and that is so so wonderful. then when ats starts and he first runs into her he's legitimately happy to see her! dude! my heart!
and like obviously later in the show, once they've had all sorts of Experiences together, it's obvious how much he cares for her. but he also liked her a lot from the very beginning and isn't that just the sweetest thing
