GOOBERS (3/?)
The group of six went into the lobby of the movie. The attendant tore
their tickets and sullenly told them where that particular theater was
located. Spike leaned over and whispered to Willow, "What flick are we
seeing?"
She shrugged, "I dunno. Something loud I expect. Why?"
He looked at her innocently, "No reason. Hey, I'll buy you popcorn and
all. Since you bought my ticket. I know I'm getting off a bit cheap, but
I'll make it up to you."
Willow glanced at the price listing and then back at Spike. "Spike,
when's the last time you've been out to a movie?"
"What was that?" Buffy asked, coming up behind them.
"I was just wondering when Spike had last been out to see a movie. He
seems to think the concessions are cheaper than the movie ticket."
Willow explained.
At that, the other four started laughing. Spike frowned, glaring at
Willow. "What's so damn funny?"
"Spike. Look at the prices." Willow said, pointing to the menu.
He looked up, his jaw dropping. "That's blood robbery. I can't believe
they call themselves businessmen. Back thirty years ago, you could see
a
movie, get soda, popcorn and a candy for less than five bucks. What the
hell happened?"
Willow rolled her eyes, "Prices increased as wages increased. The
products remain the same but they have to make up for rising movie
costs. So, we get to pay five dollars for a bucket of popcorn that
tastes rather like those nifty styrofoam eggs that are used in packing
crates covered in greasy butter."
Buffy made a face, "That leaves oil on your fingers and is impossible to
get out of a white shirt."
"And leaves that aftertaste coating on your tongue" Anya added,
shivering.
"So, I take it you ladies don't want popcorn" Riley said, glancing at
Spike and Xander and grimacing at the girl's description of movie
popcorn.
"Fuck yes we do" Buffy said, taking his arm.
"We said it was bad, not that we didn't want it" Anya added moving into
line with Xander.
"Sometimes the things that are bad for you are the most enjoyable"
Willow said, smiling shyly at Spike.
He grinned openly, "Just for that admission, luv, I'll buy you a large
popcorn AND a box of goobers."
"Spike" Willow said, glancing at him.
"Yeah Red?" he asked, suddenly enjoying the whole group bonding
experience as she took his hand in hers.
She bit her lip, hoping he wouldn't be upset since he seemed a bit
obsessed with them. "Uh...I hate goobers."