Rating: a very tame G, yes fun for the whole family
Disclaimer: Okay nothing recognisable, characters orplaces belong to me but are the product of the brilliant but evil Joss Whedon, WB and FOX. While thesong Sex Bomb belongs to Tom Jones.
Spoilers: Nothing that I can think of
Author's Note: Okay this is my denial land I am happyhear, this is not a very nice fic for Riley fans, Idon't know if any of you are but be warned. I know that things could never be this simple on screen,that's why I ADORE fic :)
Dedication: To Fred for her wonderful thought provoking feedback, Freda & Suja for just being greatnet buddies, see I promised you both fluff and here itis :)
Feedback: would be always warmly welcomed :)

SUNNYDALE

The Sadie Hawkins dance was the latest excuse that the college had used for a dance, if it wasn't the winter fling that it was the Snow Ball or the Cold Clinch,one thing was sure that UCLA-Sunnydale celebrated everything with a dance.

"So Buff, you off to the dance tonight" Riley asked as he bounded along beside her.

Buffy sighed to herself as she tried rather unsuccessfully to withhold a grimace "Riley how many times have I asked you not to call me Buff, I don't like it and I don't respond to it. Are we clear?"

"Sorry Buff -y" he replied completely oblivious to the hostile body language Buffy had adopted since the beginning of their conversation, "So are you going ?"

"Probably, especially if Willow has her way, she thinks I need more fun" Buffy replied as the pair turned into the foyer of Buffy's dorm. "How about you?" she questioned although she didn't care either way with he decided to attend.

"Yeah thanks I'd love to go, it's so unexpected thoughI'll have to find something to wear." Riley enthused as Buffy choked on her beverage at his little speech.

"How the held did you get an invitation out of me saying I would go?"

"Oh Buffy you don't have to be coy with me" Riley mock whispered in the crowded room "It's the Sadie Hawkins dance, you know where the girls ask the boys..."

"Riley. blond is not my real colour I do know what the whole preface behind the Sadie Hawkins dance is" Buffyinterrupted. Seeing that the commando standing infront of her had no intention of backing down she sighed in defeat "Fine I guess I'll see you there."she muttered annoyed at his ability to worm his way into events in her life.

"What you're not picking me up?" Riley questioned the slayer as she ran up the stairs.

"No Riley I'm not, I will see you there, maybe."

Slamming open the door to her room, Buffy continued muttering to herself as she flopped onto her bed.

"I take it slaying didn't go well" Willow smiled as she noticed the angry red the slayers aura had become.

"What, who... no slaying was fine, unusually quiet but fine. Nope it's just that I've managed to find myself a date to the dance tonight."

"Hang on when you left you weren't going and now you are and have a date. Okay did you run across any bodysnatching demons cause you're not the same girl who left here" Willow laughed as she placed a hand on Buffy'sforehead to confirm that she was healthy.

Shrugging off Willow's attempt of humour "Oh funny,funny ha ha. I got sidetracked by Riley for your information and he managed to assume that I invited him from me saying that I thought I was going."

"Riley, hmm you know he's awfully cute" Willow announced as she bounced on the end of the bed in excitement.

Buffy's look of shock was lost on the little witch"Well Will if you think he's AWFULLY CUTE maybe you should be taking him... cause he just doesn't do itfor me."

"Uh well no, umm he's not my type, but it's good to see you socializing again, even if he's not the one. Anyway I'll have you know that I have my own date thanks."

"Okay spill, who's the hottie?" Buffy demanded, happy to see that at least on the room's occupants was doing the moving on thing. "Do we expect any smoochage by night's end?"

Smiling to herself, Willow nodded her head in affirmation "I can pretty much guarantee he will be all hot and steamy by the end of the dance."

"Wowage, I never thought I'd hear you get this excited about a guy after Oz, I'm so happy for you" Buffy enthused as she raided her wardrobe and headed to the showers "I only wish I could be banking on some smoochies too."

Hmm I can pretty much guarantee that too, Willow muttered to herself as clapped her hands in excitement.

DANCE

"Buffy I really wished you dressed in a more festive way, you look like you're about to start your spring cleaning." Willow sighed as the friends entered the hall and scanned the crowds for their respective dates.

"Will, I'm sorry if I don't fit your dress code but I just don't see the point in dressing up for Riley, it only encourages him." Buffy looked down at her jeans and fitted tee-shirt "besides it's not that bad, and it's clean."

The two girls' conversation was broken up by Riley bounding up to them, "Hey girls, Buffy looking ravishing as always"

Buffy's snort was covered by Willow's giggling, "well I'm off to find my date I hope you have a good time" Willow called as she was enveloped in the mob of gyrating bodies filling the dance floor.

"So you want to dance Buff" Riley asked as he pulled her into the middle of the dance floor, ignoring Buffy's "I'd rather not." Whereupon he began to dance in the most energetic way possible much to her chagrin. After wishing unsuccessfully that the hellmouth would again open, or some great crisis which required her presence Buffy tried to blend into the crowd and distance herself from Riley whose dancing style was drawing incredulous looks and the occasional snigger or fifty.

"Buff, where do you think you're going, huh? I've requested a special song just for you" Riley yelled at her whilst trying to catch her breath just as the music faded and the announcers voice flooded the hall"Ladies and getlemen this one goes out to Buff, from her own little sex bomb- Riley"

"What the hell, Riley?" Buffy turned around furious at the embarrassment that he was bringing her, and the sight before her stopped the breath in her throat. Riley had cleared the dance floor and was doing his own personal Lord of the Dance spectacular to the great amusement of the crowd

"Oh my god, I would die if someone did that for me..."

"do you think he's okay I mean he looks as as though he's having a fit.."

"no that's dancing...No, no one can dance that badly"

Buffy cringed as she heard the comments of the crowd wash over her, closing her eyes she wished that she could be anywhere but here, witnessing this horrid exhibition. Cautiously opening one eye, she was amazed by the sight in front of her, unable to speak all she could do was managed a small yelp before she launched herself at her beloved standing in front of her.

"Angel, my god you're here, I prayed for something to rescue me, and it's you" Buffy cried as she peppered his face with kisses. Unlocking her legs from around his hips she stepped back and demanded "Hang on are you staying with me or is this a flying visit?"

"Well, I received an interesting phone call today from our mutual friend" Angel began glancing at Willow who watched the action from a distance grinning like a Cheshire cat, "it seems my presence is required here, permanently, cause she's sick of your moping and Cordy informed me that I was going to be introduced to her version of Mr.Pointy unless we figured something out. So here I am, and just in time to as far as I can see" indicating the figure still flinging himself around the dance floor.

At his announcement, Buffy sent a thankful look to her cunning roomate as she wound her arms around Angel's neck. fingering the small hairs at the base of his neck "Dance with me" she breathed as he tightened his arms around her waist.

"Actually that reminds me, Willow has also done a bit of research and that pesky soul problem, well it's no longer a problem." tipping her face up to look into her eyes he continued "so I was thinking we could do our dancing together in a more intimate setting if you get my drift"

"Babe, believe me I'm there" she called over her shoulder as she led him from the hall.

While the lone figure dancing had to be helped from the hall after a rather energetic move, left him stunned flat on his back.

Okay I know it's very silly but I needed it andinstead of waiting for someone else to write somelovely fluff I decided to do it myself. but I wouldlove to see some more too :) so get writing, well after the feedback of course *EG*

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