The Sunnydale sign came into view as she sped down the highway, her bags thrown across the backseat. Trash littered the floor of the car making if difficult to drive.
Her heart was pounding as she drove into town; the sun had just begun to set behind the Californian hills. As the lights turned red at the crossroads, she took the opportunity to read the invitation that rested on the passenger seat.
Looking at the gold embedded calligraphy, she stared at her two best friends’ names on the invitation.
Willow and Xander had been friends from the age of 3 and had grown up together. Buffy didn’t come into the equation till she was 10 years old and moved into the same street as them.
They grew up together in the next five years, sharing secrets with each other, building a relationship that would survive the most hurtful heartbreak.
********* Flashback ***********
When Buffy walked into school that morning, the whole student body was buzzing with news that not only did they get a new librarian; there was also a new student from England.
Because she was on the Yearbook committee, she had to introduce herself and show him around. A job that was delegated to her by Cordelia Chase, High School Yearbook Editor. She walked towards her locker and placed her books inside.
Willow stood by her locker and grinned, waiting for Xander so that they could walk to class together.
“And just where we’re you this morning Miss Summers?” Willow chastised with a lingering smile on her face.
“Ahh, I had a previous engagement. Angel gave me a ride to school.”
“Who’s been riding who?” Xander walked behind them and placed an arm around their shoulders pulling them close.
“God is that all that’s on you mind Xander?” Buffy smiled into his shoulder.
“Come on Buffy, I’m a strapping young man.” Buffy rolled her eyes and giggled as they walked into homeroom.
“Dad come on, why do I have to go to same bloody school as you?” William ‘Spike’ Lewisham pouted as he picked up his books and threw them in his bag.
“William, I’m sure I don’t have to remind you why we left England in the first place. And this is the only way I can keep an eye on you.” Giles picked up his briefcase and keys and waited for his son by the door.
Buffy sat down and smiled over at Angel, who had walked in with his own clique of people. He walked passed Buffy and squeezed her shoulder. Buffy smiled to herself, Angel was quite a catch. Being the star player for the football team for Sunnydale High, he could pick any girl in the school.
The teacher walked in and closed the door interrupting Buffy from her thoughts, followed closely behind by a blond haired, leather clad student.
“Class, I’d like you to meet our new student William, who has transferred from England. Please take the empty seat behind Willow.”
William looked up to see a redheaded girl wave excitedly. He smiled and moved along the aisle and sat down. Willow turned around and smiled, holding out her hand.
“Hi I’m Willow, there’s Buffy and the monkey on the other side is Xander.” William looked over as she introduced each person.
He didn’t see Xander as his eyes locked with Buffy’s, green orbs clashed with blue. Buffy blushed under the scrutiny and lowered her head.
“Willow, now that you have introduced yourself to our new student. Can we get on?”
Willow blushed and looked into her book as giggles erupted within the class, Buffy shook her head and opened her textbook as the lesson began.
Lunchtime came pretty quickly as Buffy made her way to the cafeteria. Taking her tray with her, she looked for Xander and Willow; not spotting them, she took a seat on an empty table. She opened her book and forgot about the outside world, frowning as a shadow formed on her book. She looked up and noticed the new student standing before her.
“May I sit down?”
“Of course, William is it?” He smiled as he placed his tray down and took the seat opposite her.
“Well you can call me Spike, William is my Sunday name.” Buffy laughed, as Spike’s grin grew wider.
“Ok Spike, well I’m gonna be showing you around the school. Where would you like to go first?”
****End Flashback*****
Buffy pressed the brake as the lights turned red on Main Street, looking to her left she noticed the coffee shop was still there. Smiling to herself, she looked in the dashboard retrieving the photograph she carried around with her.
Willow, Xander, Spike, and herself grinned back at her. Their smiles matched the sunshine as they sat together.
She held onto the photograph as she turned right, down Revello Drive, her mind replaying key memories of her teenage years.
**Flashback***
“Come on Buffy, it’ll be fun. You can’t mope around forever.” Willow tugged on Buffy’s arm trying to pull her from the couch.
“I’m not moping.”
“Yes you are. So what if Angel kissed Cordelia, why not go out and prove to him you can still have fun.” Buffy finally fell off the couch with Willow, laughing she picked herself up.
She had finally spilt up with Angel after being humiliated in school by him kissing Cordelia. Spike had grabbed hold of her hand and pulled her out of there. And at home she stayed until Willow had turned up.
She stood outside the door of the Bronze, the local club and where everyone went. She took a deep breath and smiled at Willow as they walked through the door.
The club was packed; trying to find a table was a nightmare. Giving up on that option, they ventured to the bar.
Buffy leaned over the bar to get the barman’s attention; Spike grinned and moved towards her leaning into her ear.
“You better stop doing that, you’ll get the man’s motor running.” Buffy grinned and turned her head slightly.
“Why, it’s more fun that way.” Her warm breath blew across his nose and he shuddered inwardly.
They ordered their drinks and moved to a vacated table. Sitting down, Buffy’s head suddenly snapped to the door as Angel walked through with Cordelia on his arm. Her eyes darted to each of her friends, finally settling on the couple who now entered the club and was walking towards them.
“Oh god,” she breathed her eyes glistening.
“Don’t worry pet.” Spike patted her hand as he watched Angel walk closer.
“Well hello. Willow, Xander and Spike.” He looked down to see Spike’s hand still holding onto Buffy’s.
“God Buffy that was quick, seems you’re very resourceful.” He laughed as Spike suddenly removed his hand. Buffy frowned at the loss of his hand. She stood up and stepped closer to Angel.
“Angel, although you may have the looks of a star player. I do believe you have slipped a little. Cordelia Chase for Pete’s sake, I must say Spike is a totally better kisser than you.”
Spike choked as he took a drink of his soda, Buffy grabbed his hand and pulled him to the dancefloor leaving a very shocked Angel O’Reilly.
Spike placed his hands on her hips as they swayed to the music, their eyes locked as the soft music echoed throughout the club.
“Spike I’m sorry for that. I got mad and just wanted to get him back.”
“It’s ok Buffy, but it wasn’t such a bad idea.” Buffy stopped swaying and looked at him.
“What are you saying?” he moved his hands and cupped her face, his thumb brushing against her lower lip.
“I’m saying I like you. “
“I like you too.”
Buffy licked her lips in anticipation as Spike lowered his face towards hers.
Their lips met softly, her fingers locked behind his neck as they drew each other closer. Willow gasped as she watched Spike and Buffy kiss on the dancefloor, she hit Xander in the arm and he followed her gaze.
***End Flashback***
Buffy sighed and drove across Main Street and headed to Willow and Xander’s. She knew she shouldn’t have come back.
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05/18/17 04:16 am
pj! I remember wishing one of your stories would be finished seriously about a decade ago. Amazing. I just tried an old password I used to use and amazingly got in too. Memories!
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03/20/17 01:20 am
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