More Than a Feeling

Prologue:

Buffy Summers made her way down the hall of Sunnydale High. "God I hate this school. This weekend went by way too fast." Buffy groaned. Buffy's dislike for school was not because she was a bad student. She just couldn't stomatch seeing the same people day after day, week after week. She was so greatul that this was her last year at this hellhole.

Buffy was suddenly knocked out of her thoughts by a friendly greeting from her best friend Willow.

"Hey Buffy." Willow beamed
"Hey Will." Buffy returned

Buffy and Willow met in junior high and have been inseperable ever since.

"How was your weekend?" question Willow.
"It was a complete drag. Mom and Dad got into another one of their weekly wars and unfortunately, I got caught in the crossfire." answered Buffy.
"Bummer." was the only thing that Willow could say.

Buffy's parents seperated four years ago. After the divorce was final, Hank moved to Los Angeles to start over leaving Buffy in the care of her mohter Joyce. Even though they're in two different cities, Buffy's parents sitll argue as if they were still married. For some reason their fights are always about Buffy.

"How was your weekend?" asked Buffy
"My weekend? It was terrible. I couldn't wait to get back to school." stammered Willow. Buffy raised her eyebrow in disbilief. "Okay okay.... Oz and I went to the movies and we also hung out at the bronze." Willow confessed. "I would have invited you but-
"It's okay, Will." Buffy cut in before Willow could finish. " I wouldn't have gone anyway but I'm glad you had fun." Buffy was happy for Willow. Her and Oz had been together since like forever. Whenever Buffy felt a jealous streak coming on, she would just remind herself that Buffy + Guys =disaster.

"We better get to class before Snyder slaps me with another detention. Is it me or does that troll live to see me suffer?" Buffy asked Wilow as they made their way to class.

*This was gonna be a very long day.* thought Buffy. * One very long day.*

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As Spike Giles sat impatiently in the principal's office, he wondered how the hell let himself get suckered into moving to Sunnyhell, California. He hated the damn place. His feelings obviously ment nothing to his mother cause here he was. It was his first day at the school and he was positive that he was going to loath every bloody minute of it. His thoughts was soon put to rest when the secertary annouced that the principal would see him. * Here goes everything.* thought Spike as he entered the office.

"Sit down." ordered the man
"Well, 'ello to you too." Spike sarcastically returned.
"Let's get this over with. Welcome to Sunnydale High. I'm Principal Snyder. I understand that this is you're first day but as long as you behave and follow the rules, you should get by fine." Snyder said firmly.
Spike could care less about the rules. He could already tell that this man was a pain in the ass. "is that all?" sighed Spike.
"Don't think that just because you are the son of one of my employees, I'm gonna let you run over me. I run a tight ship and I expect order in my school. You'd do well to remember that." Snyder practically growled.
"Is that all?" Spike repeated.
Snyder just smirked and said "Get to class."

Spike made his way to his first period. He couldn't wait to see what stuck up tight ass teacher he was going to get loaded with. *This is gonna be a long day.* Spike thought

Chapter 1:

As Willow and Buffy made their way to their way to their seats, the teacher stood up from his chair to make an announcement. "Okay class settle down. Today we will be welcoming a new student. Try to make him feel welcome." Mr Hall acted as if he cold care less about a new student.

"Did you hear that Buffy? We're getting a new student." Willow seemed really excited.Buffy on the other hand couldn't be any less enthused. "What fun." sarcastically muttered Buffy. Just one more braindead meathead to add to the list of Sunnydale losers. Herself not included of course.

Then..it happened. The door opened and in walked heaven, hell , sin and blessing covered in leather.

The only word that managed to escape Buffy's mouth was "Whoa." Standing not more than five feet away was a tall, bleach blonde hottie. Buffy had never seen anything like him. He was absolutely beautiful. Buffy never used that word to discribe a guy but he was.

"You must be the new student. You're late." scowled Mr. Hall
"Got lost." was all Spike said.
"Would you like to introduce yourself?" Mr Hall impatiently offered. He couldn't care less if the boy did or not. The kid looked like something out of a vampire movie with all of the black and the leather.
"The name's Spike." He smirked at the gasp that he got from all of the female students as well as the teacher.
"Surely you don't exspect me to call you that. It says here that your name is William." answered the teacher. The guys in the class snickered at Spike's real name.
"The name is Spike." said Spike more firmly.
"Very well. Take a seat." Mr. Hall then started muttering under his breath about dumb teens and not being paid enough.

Spike began scanning the room and spotted a seat right next to a beautiful blonde. His only functioning thought was *Wow.*

"Oh my God. He's looking this way." thought Buffy.

Spike began making his way towards the back of the room .

"Oh my God. He's walking this way." buffy began to panick as he ast down next to her. She started nervously tapping her pencil on her desk. When she accidentally flicked her pencil at him she wanted to crawl in a hole and die. Thank God no one saw her stupidity.

" I think this belongs to you, pet." Spike's smooth British tone washed over her like warm honey.
"Sorry about that. I can be such a klutz sometimes." stammered Buffy.
It's okay, ducks." assured Spike . *God she's beautiful."

Once the pen was returned buffy was trying really hard not to stare at the man sitting next to her. He mad that very difficult because he was staring at her too.

"What's your name, love?" he finally asked.
"A-Are you talking to me?" staggered Buffy.
"Of course I am." Spike chuckled at how nervous she was.
"It's Buffy. Buffy Summers and before you start making any wise cracks, I'm not joking. Buffy is my real name. It says so on my birth certificate." People had a habit of not believing her when she told them her neme.
" Wasn't gonna make any wise cracks, love. I like it. A pretty name for a pretty girl." Spike concluded.
* He thinks I'm pretty.* thought Buffy. "Thanks."

Spike smiled and reluctantly turned his attention to the front of the class. Buffy Reluctantly did the same. Neither one of them could really focus on Mr. Hall's lesson. Their interest was placed on eachother. Luckily, Mr. Hall was cut short when the bell rang.

" See you around, Buffy." Her name sounded so sexy coming from him.
Buffy offered a bright smile and said, "Yeah. See ya."

*Maybe this day isn't gonna be so bad afterall..* Both of them thought as they made their way out of the classroom.

The day went by quite nicely for Buffy which was weird considering that it was Monday. She had seen Spike in two of her classes and in both of them he was seated next to her. Each time they looked at one another, butterflies would shoot through their entire body. He was really having an affect on her.

There was something about this guy that made Buffy painfully curious. His eyes, his cheekbones, hi voice just seemed to draw her in. She felt a connection with him when she hardly knew him. She hadn't felt somthing like this in...well never.
Guys and Buffy didn't mix too well. After her dad left, it seemed as though every man she came in contact with eventually did the same thing. They always left. When her last relationship ended pretty badly, she swore off guys. She never went on dates. She didn't even remember the last time she befriended a guy other than Oz. But there was something about this Spike character. *Maybe he's different.* thought Buffy. The thought was soon lost when the lunch bell rang.

Spike's first day of school was moving along better than he exspected he to. The students seemed cool, the teachers wern't as horrid as he imagined and the girls were nice to look at. Especially Buffy. He didn't even know the chit and already he felt attatched. There was something about her. He just couldn't get ahold of what it was.

Spike had always had his share of women. Well, not always. Before his bad boy phase, he was a complete loser. When he finally got his first girlfriend, he decided that he was in need for a change. Drusilla was more than happy about his decision so she helped him along the way. He cut and bleached his hair, got rid of his glasses and streetened up his accent. Dru topped off his transformation with a new nickname. Spike was who he became and he couldn't have been more satisfied with his new self. If only Dru would have been just as satisfied.
Spike was pulled out of his thoughts when the bell for lunch rang. Students and even teachers were rushing to the lunch area. Spike couldn't understand their excitement. Cafeteria food sucked.

After Spike bought what resembled food., he tried to find a seat. A friendly voice soon reached his ears.

"You can sit here if you want." replied the voice.
Spike recognized the redhead from two of his classes.
" You don't mind do you?"Spike questioned. "I wouldn't want to take anyone's seat?"
"Oh. Of course we don't mind. There's room."

As Spike sat down the redhead finally introduced herself. "i'm Willow Rosenurg. This is boyfriend Oz." Oz simply nodded and smiled.

Spike smiled and did the same. "Everyone calls me Spike." At Willow's shocked look, he countered with , "Will's fine, too."
"Will?" questioned Willow
"It's , uh, short for William." Spike hated that name. William didn't exsist anymore.
"Oh. Cool." Willow said smiling.
The three of them continued to make meaningless until Spike noticed a very familiar person making her way toward them.*It's her.*

As Buffy made her way to her usual table, she noticed something. Actually he noticed someone. He was sitting at her table. Spike was sitting at her table!
" Spike's sitting at my table with my friends." muttered Buffy. " Hey Buffy, over here." Willow yelled. Oz was sitting quietly as usual next to her.Suddenly realizing that she was just standing there, Buffy began to move toward her seat. Spike smiled at her as she got seated. She greatfully returned the smile.

"Hey guys. What's up?" Buffy tried to stay calm and casual even though she felt like hiding in a dard corner.
"Nothing much. Spike this is Buffy Summmers. Buffy this is Spike." Willow happily introduced.
"We've met." Spike and Buffy answered at the same time.Their eyes locked and for a moment Buffy was completely lost. *Wow. He's got really pretty eyes.*Buffy thought. * I could look at her forever.* thought Spike

Willow seemed to notice their little staring contest and decided to break the silence. " So Spike, how do you like Sunnydale so far?" He didn't answer right away. He was too busy admiring the beauty sitting next to him.

"Hmmm...I'm sorry. What was that?" Spike Blushed. * Bloody hell; stop staring. She's just a girl.* Spike innerself scowled.
"I was just asking how you liked Sunnydale so far." Willow repeated.
" Well, it's nothing like home that's for sure." Looking directly at Buffy, Spike continued. "But the place does have it's ......advantages."
Buffy prayed that he didn't see her blush. Unfortunately he did and it was if his eyes burned right through Buffy.
Willow noticed the blush too. *What's with that? I think someone has a crush* thought Willow. She didn't want to let off that she notice so she turned her attention back to the other blonde.

" Where exactly is home for you Spike?" Willow asked.
"London" was all Spike sad still staring intensely at Buffy.
" Why did you come here? Willow questioned. "I mean, Sunnydale isn't exactly the hotspot. Why'd you leave.?"
" Came here to live with my dad. I believe you all know him as Mr. Giles." Spike hoped they didn't notice the way he practically spit out his father's name.
That sentence really seemed to get everyones's attention. Especially Buffy's. "Giles is your father?"
"The one and only." Spike smirked
"Ruppert Giles? Librarian Giles is your dad?" buffy still couldn't believe it. "Your his son? "

Spike's soft look suddenly hardened as if he was offened by her words. Buffy noticed this and quickly tried to amend her words." It's just that the two of you seem nothing alike. I mean, Giles is all laid back and reserved. Something tells me that you have a bit of a wild side. Not that that's a bad thing or anything. I--I'm just gonna shut up now." stammered Buffy.

Spike thought her babbling was adorable. The way her cheeks reddened made him rush to assure her that everything was fine." It's okay, luv. You're right; me and my dad are nothing alike." *That's probably why we don't get along.*

Befroe Buffy or Spike could say anthing else, the bell that ended lunch rang. Willow observed that the blondes hadn't moved a muscle. They were too busy gazing at one another. She decided to break the silence once again. "Well, Oz we better get to class. Where are you headed, Spike?"
"Biology Room 101."said Spike
Buffy suddenly gainning a little confidence smiled and said,"Well what do you know? I'm headed the same way. Why don't I walk with you?"
" Lead the way, pet." Spike winked.

Spike and Buffy made their way towards the exit of the lunch room. While they walked away, Willow wondered to herself just what was happenning between her best friend and he new kid. She thought about getting Oz's opinion but decided against it. *I'm probably just imagining it*

The silence was killing the two blondes as they made their way down the hall? Spike finally made up his mind to break the tention. "Wow. This bloody place is like a maze." " The best talk is small talk. Keep it simple mate.* Spike thought.

"Well, once you get use to the builiding, it's really not that hard to find your way." answered Buffy. " Is Sunnydale really alot different from England? Buffy asked.
" The dress code is alot different that's for sure." At Buffy's raised brow, Spike continued. "Uniforms, luv."
"Uniforms?" Buffy disapprovingly
" Yeah."
"That's so...boring. I mean, a person's fashion sense is what makes them unique. I'd die if that was taken away from me. How did you manage not breaking that rule?"
" Who said I followed the rules? Spike smirked
*God that smirk is gonna be the death of me. I wonder what it would be like to lick that smirk right off of his... No! No! Bad Buffy. No thinking about licking his face. Change the subject quick.* thought Buffy.

"So have you been given the tour?" Spike looked confused. "You know, the tour of good ole Sunnydale?'
"Um...no. Good old dad didn't pick me up from the airport until late last night." answered Spike.
" I still can't believe you're Giles' son. I'm still trying to get use to the fact that Giles has a son period. He never mentioned it. You'd think with us being neighbors for almost three years, it would come up." babble Buffy.
" Wait a minute. Neighbors?"
" Yeah neighbors. Don't tell me you guys moved ove the weekend." Buffy tried not to show how disappointed she if they had moved.
"No we haven't moved." Spike assured. "So we're neighbors, huh? Spike repeated. he just couldn't believe his good luck.
" Looks like it. So.. maybe I could show you around sometime." Buffy couldn't believe those words were hers..
" You'd do that? " questioned Spike
" Of corse. I'm a great tour guide. I mean, I know this place isn't as exciting as where you're from but as mentioned before, Sunnydale does have it's....advantages." Buffy smirked. She was slowly starting to feel comfortable around him.

Buffy soon noticed that they had arrived to class. "Here we are. Biology Room 101."
" Ladies first." Spike gestured towards the door. Buffy smiled and accepted his kindness. They both made their way to the back of the room and sat down. Ever so often, the two blondes would exchange glanses when they didn't think the other was aware.

Chapter 2:

Buffy made her way home from school. Today had been a really good day. She couldn't remember the last time she enjoyed a day at school. Just as she entered the kitchen, the delightful smell of food overwhelmed her senses. *Something MUST be wrong; mom never cooks* Buffy thought.

"Okay who are you and what have you done with my mother?" Buffy joked.
"I don't need a reason to cook a decent meal." Joyce stated.
"Says who?" smirked Buffy. "Come on. There has to be a rason why you've turned into Chef Boy R Joyce." Buffy giggled at her little joke.
"Very funny." Joyce tried really hard to be offended by Buffy's joking but so far it wasn't working.
"Sorry, mom but seriously, what's with all the food? Are we feeding an army or something?"Buffy asked.
"Well, if you must know--Joyce began.
"And I must " cut in Buffy.
Joyce gave her a mock scornful look. When Buffy was finally able to control her laughter, Joyce continued.
" I invited Mr. Giles over for dinner tonight."
"Mr. Giles the Librarian? asked Buffy
" Yes" answered Joyce while taking the rolls out of the oven.
*Why would you do that?* thought Buffy. Then she remembered. *Spike*

As if Joyce could read her thoughts, she answered," I'm assuming you heard about the arrival of his son."
"Yeah. He's in a couple of my classes." Buffy tried not to blush at the mere thought of him. " I can't believe Giles has a son."
"Yeah. Him and I had plenty of conversations. I can't understand why he didn't mention it." Joyce was obviously hurt but she tried her best not to make her daughter aware of it.
"That's the same thing I said!" exclaimed Buffy.
"Oh well. They'll be here in about a half an hour so star getting ready." Joyce told Buffy
" Wait a minute. Giles and his son are coming here? Buffy must have missed that part.
"Did you hear anything I said?" Joyce wondered where her daughter's mind went to sometimes.
"Um...I just.. I'll go get ready." buffy made her way out of the kitchen.

As soon as she made it to her room, Buffy let a breath that she wasn't aware she was holding.
"Spike is coming to my house. SPIKE is coming to MY house." Buffy just couldn't believe it. She knew that they were neighbors and that they would be seeing eachother often but it still surprised her.

Spike wanted to see her again. Tak to her again. He din't know why though. Spike thought about going to her house but he didn't know the exact address and he couldn't just knock on every door aking for her. He wanted to but decided against it.

Spike drove his way down Rivello Drive. His day had went well and it was all because of her. * Buffy. Sweet, beautiful, Buffy* He looked for her at the end of the day. He figured that since they lived on the same block, he could offer her a ride home. He never did find her.

Walking up to his front door, he took a brief pause before epennig it. He knew as soon as he entered, his "father" would ram him with questions about how his first day went.
"Like he gives a shit." Spike muttered. He had spent the entire school day avoiding his dad who just had to be the librarian. Now it was time to face the music.

When Giles heard his son enter the house, he aked as expected, "How was your day, William?" Spike cringed at the use of his real name but answered anyway. "It was fine.."
" I'd hope you would have come by the library during your lunch break." said Giles.
"Made some friends. Ate with them." was all Spike said.
" You made friends?" Giles regreted t what he said as it was soon as they were out of his mouth.
"It's not an impossible concept." Spike snorted. * How is it possible that I'm related to him
"I didn't mean--" Giles cut himself off. It was no use apologizing. The damaged had already been done. " It's great that you made friends."
"Spike just huffed and said "Yeah, well....I'm gonna take a nap.
"It's only 4:00 in the afternoon"
" Long Day." was all Spike offered as he walked toward his room.
" Aren't you hungry?"
" Not if you're cooking" Spike said snidely
Ignoring his son's attitude, Giles continued, "Actually a friend of mine invited us to have dinner at her home. I though you would like to go."
" Still walking towards the stairs, Spike mumbled, "Not interested."
" William, this woman spent a great deal of time and energy preparing a friendly mean welcoming you to the neigborhood. Atleast have the decency to show up." Giles said tenaciously
Spike finally agreed. "Very well then. Ms. Summers will be exspecting us around 5:30 so i suggest you get--"
" Summers?" As in Buffy Summers?" Spike interrupted.
" Buffy is Joyce's..er.. um Ms. Summers daughter." Giles hope that Will didn't notice his slip.
" Yeah. I met her. She's, uh, in a couple of my classes." Spike went for casual but tingled at the thought of her.
"Oh. Well. That works out nice. It won't be as akward seeing as you already know eachother." explained Giles.
"I'll just go get ready." said Spike.
* This day just keeps getting better and better* Spike thought with a very boyish grin on his face.

As the minutes passed, Buffy got more and more fidgety. She didn't know if she was more excited or nervous about having Spike over for dinner.

" Buffy?! Buffy?!" Joyce's voice yelled from the hallway.
"I'm in my room, mom !" Buffy yelled back.
"Oh!. There you are. I thought you were gonna help me set the table. What's taking you so long?" Joyce asking curiously.
" I just had to change my clothes." buffy answered still looking in the mirror.
" Why? What you had on ws fine." Before Buffy could answer the doorbell rang.
*Shit*

Giles had no trouble getting his son out of the house. In fact, Spike was out of the door at 5:30 on the dot, saying things like "We're gonna be late" and "Can't you move any faster?"

When Spike and Giles reached the Summers front door, Spike's hearbeat quickend. His breath got caught in his throat when the door was finally answered. What greeted him was nothing short of amazing. *God, she really BEAUTIFUL.*
Buffy was dressed in a black thighlength skirt and a casual but sexy red , v-neck top. Spike thought it clinged to her in all the right places. Her hair was pulled up and loose strands frammed her face. Spike wanted to grab her right then and there and kiss her senseless. Instead he just settled for a greeting.

" Hello cutie."

When Buffy's eyes fell on the man outsid e her door, she swore she stopped breathing for a moment. *He is so freaking hot.* He wearing his long leather duster, with a blue silk shirt and a black undershirt. if buffy thought he looked good when she first laid eyes on him, he looked damned good now.

"Um..hey Spike." buffy said shakenly. * Great Buff. Dazzle him with your dumbness* Shen mentally scowled.
Suddenly realizing that Mr. Giles was standing right next to him Buffy guickly added, "Hey Giles."
" Good evenning Buffy." Giles returned
" Well don't just stand there, Buffy. Let them in. Joyce said from the kitchen.
" Right. Sorry. come on in." invited Buffy.
" Thank you." both men responded
"You must be William. I've heard..well to be honest, I've heard nothing about you." said Joyce looking directly at Giles as if she was blaming that on him.
"I've been hearing that alot today. I wonder why that is. What are your thoughts, dad?" Spike was practically ozzing with resentment towards his so called father. Buffy noticed Giles' discomfortand decided to lighten the mood.

"Mom is something burning?" Buffy asked jokjngly.
" Ha ha. Vey funny. Why don't you show William to the table while Giles helps me bring the dinner." ordered Joyce.
" Right this way, William." buffy thought his really name ws way better than his nickname. It took some of the bad boy edge off.
" Aren't you the little hostess." Spike joked.
" One of my many talents." Buffy stated while gesturing to Spike's seat. Buffy sat right across from him
Silence passed over the two teens until Spike finally spoke.
" I looked for you today after school ended.I figured that since we lived on the same block, I'd give you a ride home."
" I walked home with Willow but it was really nice of you to think of me." said Buffy generously.
" Oh. Well, if you want, I don't mind giving you rides to and from school. It would save you the walk." offered Spike The more he'd get to spend with her, the better.
" That's really sweet of you but me and Will have been waling to and from school since the seventh grade. It would be wrong if I just detched her." aswered Buffy.
" That's not a problem, luv. I don't mind picking Red up too." *Please say yes.*
"You'd do that?"
Spike wanted to say that he'd do anything for her but settled for,'"Yeah. I don't mind at all."
Before anything else could be said, Giles and JOyce walked in with the dinner. Spike immediately got up from his seat to help Joyce. buffy thought his consideration was so sweet. Once the food was place on the table and everyone was seated, dinner began. Small convesation also took place. Most questions were directed at Spike. Not once did anyone ask why Giles never mentioned he had a son. An hour later, their hunger had been satisfied.

"Ms. Summers, that was truely one of the best meals I've had in a long while." praised Spike
" it was really good, mom." Buffy agreed.
" Just wait til you taste desert." Joyce exclaimed.
*That's my cue.* thought Buffy
" Actually, I was thinking that I could take Spike to the Bronze"
" The Bronze?" Joyce repeated.
" Yeah. You know; show him the Sunnydale nightlife." Buffy continued.
" I don't know , Buffy. It's a school night and I don't think Giles-
" I'd love to go." Spike cut in. He gave his father a "I don't care what you say. I"m going" type look. It didn't go unnoticed by the ladies but still they remained silent.
" It's fine with me, Joyce. Just make sure you're home at a decent hour." Giles didn't want hime going but he didn't feel like getting embarrassed at the moment.
" Great! Let me just grab my jacket and we'll go." Buffy cut in
A short moment passed before buffy returned ready to go.
" I promise to look after him, Giles" promised Buffy
" If you look after me, who's gonna look after you, shorty?" Spike quipped.
" We'll look after eachother. Happy? responded Buffy.
" Let's get going then!" Spike held out his hand and Buffy, without hesitation grabbed ahold of it.
" See you guys later." Buffy stated
"Thanks again for dinner, Ms. Summers." Spike smiled.
"You're welcome. Now get out of here before it gets to late.
" Don't have to tell us twice. We're gone." said Buffy. The two blondes began to make their way out the house.

*This is gonna be VERY interesting* Spike and Buffy thought simultaneously.

Chapter 3:

Spike insisted that he and Buffy drive to the Bronze. It was chilly out and he didn't want her to catch cold. When they reached the club entrance, Spike hesitated a minute before walking in. He had no idea what he was getting himself into. Music soon filled Spike's ears as he walked further into the place. Groups of teens were filling up the space on the dance floor, while others quinched their thirsts at the bar. The musicians were pretty good for Americans.

"They're pretty good" Spike practicallyyelled over the music.
"Willow's boyfriend Oz is their gatarist." Buffy yelled back whiile gesturing toward the stage. *I wonder if Will is here.* thought Buffy. As if on cue, Willow started walking towards them fromthe dance floor wearing a big smile.
"Hey you two. I didn't know you'd be here." Willow showed surprise.
"it was kind of a last minute idea." confessed Buffy.
"I'm gonna go get a drink. Do either of you ladies want anything?"
Willow held up her cup while shaking her head no.
"A coke would do me."
*I'd like to do you. I cannot believe...oh bloody hell*
"You got it, luv." Before Spike walked off, Buffy stopped him.
"Do you want me to go with you?"
" Don't worry, luv. I'll find my way back to you." Spike promised with a wink. Buffy just blushed and nodded in agreement. This little exchange didn't go unnoticed by Willow.
Once Spike was out of earshot, Willow spoke up.
"What's the deal with you and Spike."
"What do you mean?" Buffy asked innocently.
"How did you guys end up here gtogether?"
"Mom invited him and Giles over for dinner. After, I thought it would be nice to bring Spike here."
" Oh...like a date? Willow baited.
" Yeah. I mean NO! No we are not on a date. Why would you think that? I just met him." babbled Buffy
" Oh come on Buffy."
" Don't go there, Will." Buffy warned.
" What? I haven't even said anything."
" You don't have to. I already know what you're thinking."
" Okay, smartass. What am I thinking?Willow asked
" You're think that Spike and I would make such a good couple and that I should ask him out" Buffy said as a matter-of-fact.
" You should!"exclaimed Willow "He seems really nice."
" Have you forgotten about the last guy that I dated who "seemed" nice."
" Of course I haven't forgotten, Buffy and I'm really sorry it happend but it would be really nice to see you with someone agin. You have to admit that it's been a while."
"I just don't want to jump into anythng. Yes, Spike is a nice guy but I just met him. He's not even interested."
Willow just looked at her like she had grown horns.
"Are you blind? He's totally interested. He'd be crazy not to be." cried out Wilow.
" How can you be so sure?"
"It's in his eyes."
"Huh?"
" He stares at you, dummy. It's like...it's like he gets lost in you. He stared at you alot at lunch and don't look now but he's staring at you from the bar ."
Buffy waited a moment and then casually cranned her neck. Sure enough, Spike was staring at her. Willow was right. He looked at her like she was the only person in the room.
" See?!!! I think you should give him a chance." Willow ct in
" Give what a chance? Spike interrupted.
*Where did you come from?" Buffy thought.
Willow and Buffy both were at a loss for words.
" Umm...give dancing a try." Willow tried to cover up.
" Dancing?" spike and buffy asked at the sam time.
" Yeah. I was just trying to convince Buffy to go out on the dance floor and...well. dance. She doesn't want to." Willow lamely offered.
" I don't dance." buffy said to Spike. Then looking directly at Willow, she repeated. " I. Don't. Dance."
Seeing this as a good oppertunity to make his move, Spike began pulling her towards the floor
" Come on, luv"
" No? I DON'T DANCE!!!" Buffy protested.
" Well now is a good time to start." Spike retorted still having a firm hold on her hand.
" There isn't any music playing." said Buffy
Just then a slow song filled the club. Spike smiled and whispered," Just one dance, pet" Buffy's resoved immediately faded.
"Okay. Just one dance." Buffy said firmly.

True love is something that I could never find

As soon as Spike found a good spot on the floor, he immediately wrapped his arms around her waste. she felt so good in his arms.

But you came along and changed my mind

"You're a really good dancer." complimented Buffy
" You're not bad yourself, ducks. Are you sure you've never danced before?" Spike asked.
" I didn't say I never danced before. I said that I didn't dance." Buffy smartly corrected
" My mistake." Said spike, looking anything but sorry.
As they moved, the lyrics of the song really got their attention.

Everytime you look at me
I go crazy and I get weak
I can't explain what I am feeling

The words spoke to their souls in volumes.

I never want you to leave
So come on baby stay wiith me
I'll never let you go

Buffy's head was placed against Spike's chest. The steady drumbeat of his heart was soothing. Comforting. Spike had his chin resting on top of her head. He felt as if he could stay this way forever.

Le's stay together
Let's stay together
Let's stay together
Let's stay together

Willow was watching with interest as the two blondes continued to move in sync. * They look so good together. If only buffy would realize it*

* God this feels so good." thought Spike. It felt a little to good.
He started to notice that the lower part of his anatomy spring to life. He was shocked beyond all measure. He'd never got so truned on from danceing with a girl. *Jesus, Buffy. What have you done to me?* Spike began to clench his jaw in frustration cause the feeling just wouldn't go away. "OH shit. I don't wanna scare her or make her think I"m some kind of pervert." Spike thought. *Maybe she won't noice.*

Buffy felt spike's cell phone poke her. * Wait a minute..Spike doesn't have a...OH!* She pulled her head off of Spike chest in surprise.

* Oh fuck. She noticed. Why isn't she running away from me?* Spike mentally wondered. Spike wasn't aware that Buffy was thinking the same thing.
* Why am I still standing here? I shoud be backing away. this is sick.* Buffy thought. Yet she still continued to stand there.
Spike tried his best to pretend as if nothing was wrong while trying to make his little friend go away. They still continud to move. Buffy all of a sudden, pressed her body against Spike's a little more. His eyes briefly widened at the contact. Buffy must have felt it to cause she involuntarily let a small gasp escape her mouth. Spike's eyes darted to her lips and was just about to go in for the kill when a mocking voice interrupted.

"Well well well. Look what the kitty dragged in."

Angel O'Conner's voice dripped with lout. Spike quietly groaned at the sudden loss of contact when Buffy pulled away from him.

" What do you want Angel?" Buffy irritably aked.
" Can't an old friend come over and say hello?" Angel aked innocently.
" If you were a friend I wouldn't mind but since you're not, get away from me.." Buffy spat.
" Wow. Somebody's bitter."
" You think?" asked Buffy sarcastically
" I didn't think you'd show your face tonight, Buff" Angel taunted.
" Why should I give a rat's ass what you think?" Buffy said angriily
Completely ignoring her, he turned to face Spike and asked, " Who's the new victim."
" None of your business. Go.Away." Buffy repeated.
" The boy can speak for hisself, Buffy. Let him." Angel just wouldn't give up
" Angel-" Buffy began.
" No, luv; He's right. I can speak for myself. IThe name is Spike, mate." Spike didn't know about this bloke. Something about him was off.
" Spike? I thought your name was William. Mind if I call you Willy." Angel joked.
" Actually, Peaches, I do mind. " Spike said with nothing but pure revulsion in his voice
" Wow, Buffy. You're new guy sure does alot of fire in him. I wonder how long he'll last. Considering that he's dealing with you, I give him a week, maybe a week in a galf."
"Get out of my sight Angel. Now." warned Buffy
" Alright I'm gone. It was nice meeting you Willy." Angel cracked. Spike wanted to knock the shit out of this asshole.*Who does this sod think he is?*

Angel walked away. Buffy's eyes were still fix on the spot were Angel just stood. Unshed tears shined bright in her eyes. Before they threatened to fall, she excused herself from Spike and headed for the exit. As she mad eher way there, Willow stopped her. She had seen the whole thng.

" Buffy please don't let him get to you. He's just being his natural shitty self.." Willow begged.
" I know and I"m Not letting him get to me. I just need some air. I'll be right back." Buffy covered and Willow knew it but she removed her hold on her arm anyway.

When Buffy finally got out the club , a deep breath was released. She fought the tears that were close to falling. Just when she was about to give into the feeling, a concerned voice interrupted her.

"Are you okay, pet?"
Buffy turned around abrubtly shocked to see Spike standing there.
" I--I'm fine. I just needed some air. It was getting stuffy in there." Buffy forced a small smile.
" Are you sure?" Spike didn't believe her for one minute.
" I'm positive. " changing the subjuect, Buffy continued, "You should get back in there. Don't miss out on account of me."
" If you're not in there, I don't really see the the point of even trying to have fun. Right here is where I want to be." Spike confessed softly.
" Wanna go for a walk." Buffy suddenly asked
" What about the car?" Spike really didn't give a damn about the car.
" We won't go far. I promise." Buffy assured.

Spike and Buffy began walking away from the club in comfortable silience. Spike's curiosity go the best of him so he spike.

" Who was that guy?"
Knowing exactly who he was talking about, Buffy quickly but quietly answered.
" The worst mistake of my life."
" He hurt you?" It was a mixture of a statement and a question.
*He did more than that.* Buffy thought but said " Yeah."
"You wanna talk about it? You don't have to if -- " Spike started.
" No. It's fine." Taking a huge breath she continued. " Angel and I use to date a while back. It was good at first. I even thought I loved him."
Spike had always been a jealous type of fellow so it was no surprise that he didn't like Buffy telling him that she use to love somone else.
" Go on" He still wanted to know what the idiot had done to hurt her.
"He broke up with me cuz i wouldn't give him his few moments of happiness." Well atleast it was part of the truth.
"Moments of happiness." Spike said confused.
" Sex." Buffy simply stated.
" OH! He broke up with you because you wouldn't sleep with him?" Spike couldn't believe his ears.
" Yep and he's been a complete jackass ever since."
" Wow."
" What a prince, huh?" Buffy joked but inside she was screaming.
" Yeah he's bloody fantastic." said Spike sarcastically

A couple of moments of silents passed betwee the two of them before Buffy finally asked.

" So..have you ever had a crappy breakup?"
" Plenty. One too many in fact. There is one that sticks though." confessed Spike
" What happened? I mean, if you don't me asking." Buffy siad timidly
" I don't mind at all, pet." Spike assured " She was my first girlfriend. Drusilla--"
"Drusilla? With a name like that, you should have expected trouble." Buffy cut in. "Oops."
God this girl was a fireball. " Don't be. You are absolutely right. She hid her falts well. She was always saying how we were made for eachother. Telling me she loved me all the time."
"It seemed like you two were really happy." Buffy frowned. She didn't know why, but she didn't like the thought of him with another girl.
" We were."
" So what happened."
" She changed. She stopped telling me she loved me. She stopped showing affection. Stopped everything.
" Why?"
" She found someone else. Actually she found serveral others. She was cheating on me." Spike siad bitterly.
" Are you serious."Buffy could't beieve it. *I hopei never run into that...bitch*
" Unfortunately." Spike answered.
" Not that one would really matter but did she give you a reason for her behavior.?"
"Oh this is the best part. She said I wasn't man enough for her and that she needed a man who could truely satisfy her.
" She said WHAT?!!" Buffy could no longer contain her anger. Spike was surprised by her sudden outburst." Was Drusilla a bit wacked in the heead cuz it would have to take a insane woman not to want to be with you. And the whole "wasn't man enough" is just stupid. It doesn't take much to see that you are more than man enough."
" Is that right." Spike was once again hard as a rock.
"Yeah. If anyone tells you differently, let me know and I'llpersonally kick their ass." Buffy said seriously.
" Will do. The same goes for you too, you know. Don't let that poofter get under your skin. He's the one who made the dumbest mistake of his life. He'll realize one day."
"What's a poofter?" Buffy asked smiling.
" Bloody hell. Did you hear anything else I said."
"Yea I did. Thanks." Buffy said generously
" No problem, kitten." said Spike.
" We should probably be heading home. I don't want my mother to think that my late night behavior rubbed off on you." Buffy joked.
" Don't worry. I don't mind you rubbing on me at all." Spike said smirking.
" Ha Ha. You"re a real comedian." What Buffy didn't know was that he was serious.
" Let's get you home, pet"
" Lead the way." Buffy said grabbing ahold of his hand without waver.

The two began waling back toward the Bronze's parking lot. It had truely been an interesting night.

The last thought that was on Spike's mind when he fell asleep that night was how close he came to kissing Buffy. *I'll get my chance and when I do I'll make it good.* Spike thought before drifting off.

Buffy was exhuasted. As she enveloped herself in her blankets, her mind drifted to Spike. He was truely amazing . She didn't think she could possibly want him more. If only she would let go of her past with Angel. Unfortuantely it was not that easy.

A/N I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter. i know everyone was expecting some mayjor Spike and buffy fluff. Don't worry. the next chapter is filled with it. By the way, the song lyrics in this chapter came from a song that i wrote. It's called "Let's stay Together." OH!!! By the way, thanks to everyone who read and reviewed the story. I'm really glad you like it. leave more reviews!!! more spike and buffy wackiness ahead.

Chapter 4:

For the next month, Spike and Buffy spent every availible minute of their time together. They couldn't remeber the last time they had had so much fun. Everything had changed. Angel had been laying off of his usual torturing self.He'd make his presence known around her, of course but it didn't have as much of an effect on Buffy as it use to. Whenever Angel would say something mean to her, she'd just shrug it off. She wouldn't even give him a second glance. It wasn't a surprise that it began to piss him off when she would it would brush him off..

In the time that they had spent together, Spike would constantly flirt. Everyone noticed but Buffy. She thought that he just acted like that. She couldn't understand why Spike Giles would be remotely interested in her so whenever he'd make a flirtatious remark, she'd just laugh it off.

Spike couldn't win!!! He could not get through to this bird. Was she blind? Does she not see how much he wants her? Whenever they were together, he would try to make his feelings known without actually saying anything but she would just laugh it off and change the subject. Usually, when he has this much trouble with a girl, he just gave up. But Buffy was special. She wasn't just any girl and he would make her his if he had to die trying.

Friday rolled around pretty quikly. Buffy was making her way towards her locker when she suddenly smelled strong aftershave and cigarettes. Two hands were then placed on her eyes blocking her view.

"Guess who??" Spike's vocie sang.
"Let's see; british accent," feeling his bicepts, she continued, "muscular and smells of smoke. Is it Colin Ferrel? Buffy said excitedly. Spike removed his hands from her eyes.
"Ha bloody ha, pet."
"Oh. It's you. " Buffy said with a pout.
" Look at that pout. Can I have a taste" said Spike in a sexy tone.
A shiver ran down Buffy spine as he continued to star at her lips. LIke always, she jsut laughed it off.
"Is that all you think about?"
" When I"m aroun you? Yeah pretty much." Spike smirked.
" Ooooh. Lucky me." sacastcally retorted Buffy. She tried to sound angry but didn't pull it off.
Changing the subject, Spike asked, " What did you do last night?"
" Not a damn thing. Mom had to stay late at the gallery and Willow had plans with Oz, which left me all by my lonesome. I so need a life." groaned Buffy
" Why didn't you call me? We could've done something together." Spike sounded hurt.
" Well...I didn't want to bore you. I mean, you and I have been hanging around alot together. I just thought you might have gotten sick of me." Buffy babbled.
Sighing Spike spoke, "Luv, I couldn't never get sick of you. I love being around you." He emphasized the word love.
" And what makes you think you'd bore me? You couldn't even if you tried." Spike finished.
" Really?" Buffy was a little unsure.
" Of course. Next time...call me." Spike said firmly.
" I promise."
" Good girl. Let's get out of here." Spike grabbed for her hand and began pulling her towards the school exit.

They made their way to his car. Spike opened the door for Buffy and let her slide in. It still amazed her at how much of a gentleman he could be. The ride to her house was made in comfortable silence. They didn't need to talk. They were content with just being. Once Spike reached her house, began making her way out of the car. Spike stopped her.

" Buffy, wait."
He never called her by her name. He always had cute little pet names for her. This must be serious.
" Is something wrong?" Buffy asked nervously
" No. Nothing is wrong , luv. I just wanted to ask you what you were doing later on tonight."
" Oh!. Umm...a whole lot of nothin. Why?" Buffy knew why. She just wanted to hear the words.
" I was thinking that maybe we could go to a movie or something. Do you want to ?" Spike looked confident but inside he was praying that she wouldn't turn him down.
" Sure. Pick me up at 7." Commanded Buffy
" Bossy cow." Spike joked with a smile
" You know you love it." Said Buffy as she made her way out of the car.

"Yeah. I really do"

Buffy began getting ready for her outting with Spike around 5:45. She was so nervous. * Calm down Buffy. It's not like this is a date. Is it?* Just then, her mom entered the room.

"Oooh. Look at you! All pretty and dolled up. What's the occation?"
" Spike and I are going to the movies." Buffy said absent mindedly.
" Wow. The two of you have been spending alot of time together. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you two were dating." Joyce mocked.
" Of course we aren't dating mom. We're just friends." Buffy wasn't sure if she ws trying to convince her mom or herself.
" I'm just kidding, dear. Can you promise me something though? Joyce aked.
" Sure."
" Please be careful."
Knowing Exactly what she was talking about, Buffy said with assurance, " I promise I'll be careful. Spike's different , mom. He's not like Angel."
" I know. I --I just worry. Have fun." Joyce finished, kissing her daughter on the head.
" I will."

Spike was so excited, he thought he might pass out. He was finally gonna tell Buffy exactly how he felt. Looking in the bathroom mirror, Spike applied the finishing touches to his hair. All he did was muss it up a little bit, leaving out his usaul gel product. Buffy had said once that she liked it better that way.

He started making his way out the door when he heard his father's voice.

" Are you going out, William?"
" Yeah. Buffy and I are going to the movies."
"Oh. You've been spending alot of time with her." Giles said smiling.
"Yeah. What of it?" Spike began to get agitated.
" It's not a bad thing, Will. I think it nice that you have befriended a girl like Buffy. I know it was hard ending your relationship with Drusilla."
Spike's head popped up at the mention of his ex. "What do you know about her?"
" Just what your mother told me. If you ask me, your better off without her."
"Well I didn't-" Spike cut himself off. He was about to say something really mean and disrespectful but he realized that his dad was right. He was better off.
" Thanks." Spike answered instead.
Giiles looked genuinely surprised at his son's appriciative words. William never thanked him. it always seemed like he was delibrately trying to ignore him. *My, that girl has sure done a number on you*

Before Giles could say what he was going to say, Spike interrupted.

" I better get going. I don't wanna be late."
" Have fun." Giles answered.
"Thanks. I will."

Spike rang the doorbell of the Summers residence. he was so nervous but something told him that everything was going to work out according to plan.

When the door opened, Joyce appeared with a smile.
"Hello, William."
"Hello, Ms. Summers. Is Buffy ready?" Spike asked
" She'll be down in a minute. Why don't you come in." Joyce offered.
" Tahnks."
" So...Buffy tells me you two are going to the movies." Joyce said making conversation.
" Yeah. I thought she'd like to see that new romance movie."
"Oh! The one called "Something's Gotta Give"? Joyce asked.
" Yeah that one. "
" Do you like romance films?"
" Not really but I just thought Buffy would like it" Spike repeated a bit timidly.
" A guy who would sit through a movie that he doesn't even like? Wow. I think you're a keeper." Joyce said with admiration.
Before Spike could get ahold of what Joyce said, Buffy made her presence known.

"Hey Spike."
When he saw her, the world seemed to stop turning. *Bloody Hell!!!!!!!* Spike thought before standing.

She was dressed in a pair of hiphugger jeans and a sleeveless black shirt with a big red heart in the middle. Her hair was down and frammed her face perfectly. Even though her outfit was casual, Buffy was the most gorgeous being he'd ever seen.

" Hello, pet."
Joyce just looked between the two teens, smiled then walked away leaving them to themselves.

" Hope I didn't keep ya waiting long. I'm told I take forever to get ready." buffy was aiming for funny but instesad she landing on pathetic.
" Don't worry. You were worth the wait." Spike's eyes began to roam her body and him ogling her didn't go unnoticed.
" We should go. Wouldn't want to miss the movie." said Buffy while grabbing her jacket.
Snapping out of his gaze," Le's get going then." He placed his hand in hers and pulled showed her out the door.

Once they got to the movie theater, all nervousness had shot throught the roof. They were going to be in the dark. TOGETHER!!! God knows what could happen.

Spike paid for the tickets despite Buffy's constant protest and they made their way in the theater. Buffy didn't realize what she had done when she chose two seats all the way in the back until they had already been seated.

Soon the lights weere dimmed and the previews began. A very warm breath on Buffy's neck made her jump with surprise.
"You look really beautiful tonight, kitten. Sorry if I didn't mention it before."
Buffy tried to make his face out in the dark but could only focus on the intensity of his eyes. That was enough for her.
" Thank you. You look pretty good yourself." She hoped he could make out her smile in the dark. He obviously did cuz he let of a light laugh and turned his attention back to the star of the movie.

Spike was having a hard time contoling himself. He always had a hard time controling himself around her.She was so close to him. Her scent, her shallow breathing and the occational nodging of her knee against his was just enough to make Spike want to forget about the movie and have his way with her. He was growing hard by the second. Buffy noticed him suddenly shifting in his seat and asked him if he was okay. Spike just nodded and tried his best to control his throbbing desire.

Spike wasn't aware that Buffy was battling her own demons as well. His presence was clouding her mind a little to much. She just wanted to grab him and have her wicked way with him. She was even more surprised when she started thinking about what type of things she could do with him. To him. Focusing on the movie wasn't helping . It was boring anyway. She was drownning in him and she didn't want to be saved.

Both of their desire was put on hold when the movie ended. A sigh of relief washed upon both of them. They quickly made their way out of the theater. They were once again back at Buffy's house sitting in the car.

" Did you like the movie, luv?"
" Ummmm...It was...it was....a bit different than what I exspected." Buffy answered.
" You mean it sucked." Spike could read her like a book.
" It really did." confessed Buffy
" I'm sorry."
" Don't be. I didn't really come for the movie anyway." Buffy confessed.
" Is that right? Why did you come then?"fSpike wondered.
" You. I like spending time with you. It doesn't matter what we're doing. As long as you're there, it's enough for me." Buffy couldn't believe these words were coming out of her mouth. She didn't try to refraise them though. She needed to say them.
"I--" Spike was cut off when Buiffy abrubtly crashed her lips upon his. The kiss was long and passionate. Spike was shocked but soon he began getting into the rhythm. He pulled her against his body in a desperate attempt to get as close as he could. It was Buffy's turn to be surprised when Buffy felt his tongue upon hers. She began moaning in his mouth helplessly trying to taste all of him. When the need for air begcam a problem, they broke apart gasping for much needed oxygen. It's was then that Buffy realized what she did.

" OH MY GOD!" Buffy pulled away from him and grapped the door handle.
"Pet, wait" Spike tried to make a catch for her but missed and ended up having to chase her down.
"Buffy, luv, STOP!" That seemed to have gotten her attention. " What's wrong."
"What's wrong? WHAT'S WRONG?! We kissed. I kissed you. I. Kissed. You."
" I remember, luv. I was there."
" Aren't you mad?"
Spike just looked at her like she was crazy. " Why would I be mad?"
" Because I kissed you. I let my wanting you get the best of me and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. Especially when I know you don't feel the same way. And....." Buffy continued to babble while Spike just stared at her. * Don't feel the same way? Of course I feel the same way!*

"I'll understand if you never want to talk to mke again. I'm really sorry. Please don't be--" Buffy was cut off when spike silenced her with a kiss. It wasn't a passionate kiss. It was more of a reassurance type kiss. When he finally pulled away, Buffy had a dazed look on her face.

" Are you finished?" Spike asked with a small smile
" Yes. I just- I don't understand. You like me?" Buffy couldn't believe it.
" I like you." Spike confirmed. He was still caressing her cheek with his fingertips. She pulled back.
" What do you want from me? I can't give much." Buffy sounded so weak and small.
"I"m not asking you to. I just want you, pet. I've wanted you since the first time I saw you. Is there a chance that....you could want me too?" Spike sounded just as small and weak as she did.
" Yes but I'm scared." Buffy couldn't look him in the eye anymore. It was becoming too much. He liffted her chin to him.
" I'm scared too, kitten but I want this. I want you. I want to be with you. Let me be with you." Spike pleaded. Buffy's heart broke at the desperation in his voice but she understood it. She wanted to be with him too.
"I guess you got yourself a girlfriend." Buffy said trying to lighten the mood.
Spike's eyes lit up with glee. He was completely speechless. The only the he could do was kiss her. Buffy had no problem with that. She could kiss him for the rest of her life.

The new couple stayed like that for a while until oxygen becam an issue.

" Do you mean it? You don't have to think about it or anything?" He just wanted to be sure.
" Of course I mean it and I don't need any time to think about it. I want you." Buffy said assuredly.
" You have me, luv. You have all of me" Spike whispered softly before gently recapturing her lips.

He finally got his girl. She finally got her guy.

Chyapter 5:

When Buffy saw Willow at scool, she told her the news. willow didn't even blink. She knew that they would get together eventually.

Buffy was in heaven. She had never felt so close to anyone. Spike was always telling her how beautiful she was and he spent every possible minute ravishing her lips. For Buffy, life couldn't get any better, She just hoped it would stay that way.

Spike couldn't remember a time when he had ever felt so cared for. Everytime she looked at him, his heart grew a little more for her. She was perfect. She was his but (there is always a but) something was missing. Something was off. Whenever they were alone, buffy seemed kind of hesitant. Spike couldn't understand why but he never questioned it. He would take whatever she gave him. Even if it was only a smidge, it was enough.

Angel was more than brassed off about his ex's new found relationship. He hated the bleach blonde idiotwith a passion. How dare he take what was his? Angel wasn't too worried though. Spike would soon leave. Once he found about him and her, Spike would dump her. As soon as he did, Angel would have her back. she belonged with him. She belonged TO him.

Spike, Buffy, Willow and Oz were sitting at a table at the Bronze. It had been three weeks after the two blondes had gotten together. Things were good. REALLY GOOD.

" This place really isn't hopping with excitement is it?" Buffy asked.
" It's always like this when there's no live band." answered Willow.
Buffy was sitting on spike's lap. Spike was nuzzling her neck with his nose. This action caused Buffy to giggle occationally. He loved that sound.
" Would you mind keeping your nose to yourself?" Buffy scowled halfheartedly.
" But you smell like strawberries." lowering his voice to a husky whisper he continued. " I wonder what you taste like."
His voice was setting Buffy on fire. She nearly jumped out of her seat when he began to rub his hands up and down her upper thigh.

" Awww...Their so cute, Oz. Can we keep them." Willow joked. Oz just smiled at her. Buffy wanted to return a remark but Spike's hands were working wonders.

She couldn't take it anymore. She got up from his lap and pulled him with her.
" Let's dance." Buffy began pulling him towards the floor. He wanted to protest but he saw that lust in her eyes and couldn't resist. An upbeat but sexy song was being played. Buffy began to move.

I feel you with me
Don't leave me now
I want your body
Let me show you how

The music was washing over them like warm waves. buffy was dancing around Spike in circles teasing him with her movements. She desperately wanted him to move with her. Whenever she got close enough for him to touch, she just moved out of his reach.

Your hands roam freely
I want your lips
Your love runs through me
I taste your kiss

Spike couldn't take it anymore. He grabbed for her and began grinding slowly. At first, Buffy was beyond shocked. Once she found the rhythm, she began to move with him. They felt so good against one anohter. It was as if their bodies fit perfectly.

Take me now
Take me now
Love me right
Love me right

Buffy was worried that someone would noticed her and Spike dance. Even if they did, she didn't care. All that mattered was his body pressing firmly against her.But it wasn't enough. She needed more. Buffy grabbed his head and crashed her lips to his. The kiss was filled with lust and demand. Neither of them had ever felt anything like it.

By the time they broke apart, the song was starting to end. Their eyes locked and Spike wanted her even more. Her hair was all mussed and her cheeks were flushed. She was glowing with passion.
Spike's staring soon brought Buffy back to her shyness. She turned around and started walking towards their table.
She was hoping that no one had noticed her erotic performance. Unfortunately someone did and that person was pissed.

Spike and Buffy sat down. Willow had a big smile on her face.
" Wow. You guys looked really great out there."
Buffy looked completely embarrassed . "You saw us?"
"Oh yeah. You looked good and Spike I didn't know you could move like that." Willow complimented.
" I'm just full of surprises." Spike smirked.
Buffy was sweaty all over. It was becoming uncomfortable.
"I'm gonna go run some cold water on my face. I'm all hot and sticky." Buffy groaned
" I think it's sexy." Spike purred.
Buffy just blushed and excused herself from the table and headed to the ladies room. When she entered the restroom, Buffy let out a breath that she had been holding. She was shaking all over. She had practically jumped Spike's bones on the dance floor. Buffy began splashing water on her flushed face. When she looked at her reflection in the mirror, she saw a completely different person and she liked it. She had never felt so alive before.

"Okay, Buff. Get back out there and go get your man." She checked herself one more time and exited the restroom. Buffy was half way out of the hallway when she smacked dead into a tall male figure.

"I'm sorry. I didn't see---Angel." Buffy spit out his name irritably.
" Hello lover." returned Angel with a big grin on his face
" What do you want?"
" I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your performance out there. Very sexy" Buffy wanted to smack that smile off of his face.
"Is that all? Cuz I have people waiting." Buffy
" You've changed, Buffy. What has that bleached blonde freak done to you?" Angel was serious.
" Why is my relationship any of your business." Buffy shot back.
"I care about you."
" You care about me? I find that hard to believe after what you tried to do to me."
"Oh come on, Buffy. Can't we put that behind us. You weren't in a good place then. Can't we just move on?"
" You're blaming me?!" Buffy was outraged. "You know what? I don't care anymore. Just stay sway from me Angel. It's over." Buffy made her way around him once more.
Angel's hand was tightly wrapped around her arm. He harshly her pulled back.
"I don't think so. I'm not done with you yet." Angel said menacingly.

Something was off. Buffy had been gone for more than five minutes.
" I wonder what's taking Buff so long. I better go check on her." Willow began to get up.
"No, Red. I'll go. Stay here and finish your drink." Spike started making his way through the crowd of dancing teens to find his girl.

"Angel, get out of my way. Now." Buffy warned.
" Or what? You'll sick you new lap dog on me? News flash, honey: he ain't here. It's just me and you." Angel ran his finger down her arm.
" Please. You're scaring me, Angel."
" Don't be afraid, Buff. I just want to kiss you." Angel began to move closer and Buffy began to panic even more.
"I'm not kissing you! I wouldn't touch you if my life depended on it! Stay away from me!" Buffy snapped unable to stop the words from falling out of her mouth.
" But you would let that gutter trash kiss you? He's not me, Buffy. He'll never be me." Angel snarled.
" Thank God for that." Buffy shot back. In a flash she was pushed against the wall roughly.
" If I have to force you, I will. I know how you always liked it rough."
" Go. To. Hell." tears began to shine in her eyes. *Spike where are you?*
Angel moved closer and closer until she could smell the beer on his breath.
"Stop." warned Buffy once more.
" You know you want it." Angel smirked. Suddenly he was punched to the ground.

Spike had seen the whole thing. Welll, he had seen enough to know that Buffy was frightened and that was all the encouragement he needed. Spike saw red.

"Are you okay, luv?" Spike softly asked. Buffy was too shocked to speak. She just nodded and stared at the man on the floor. Spike followed her gaze.
"You dumb fuck!!!! You broke my nose!!!!!!" Angel cried.Spike bent down and glared at him."Next time I won't be so generous. If you come near her again, a broken nose will be the least of your worries." Spike threatend. He grabbed Buffy's hand gently and pulled her away.

" Are you sure that you are okay?" She still looked a bit shaken up.
" I want to go home." she said quietly.
" Let's let Red know we're leavin'---"
"No! I just--I want to go home." tears began to stream down her face. Spike pulled her to him and pllaced a kiss on her forhead.
" Okay, kitten. Home it is." Spike then lead her out of the club into the night.

*What the bloody hell happened?*

Chapter 6:

The ride made back to Buffy's house was silent. Spike would occationally look over at her while driving. She looked so lost, like she was somewhere else. As soon as he stopped in front of her house, Buffy got out of the car. She didn't even say good night. He had to know what happened.

"Buffy! Wait up!" Spike yelled running to catch her before she made it into the house. She just turned and waited for him to speak. "Do you want to talk about it?"
Buffy thought about this for a minute. * I should tell him. He deserves to know.* Buffy thougt.
" Yeah. Why don't you come on in." she offered.
Spike followed her inside. They made it up to her room and Buffy told him to make hisself comfortable.

"Where's your mum?"
" Working late maybe. She hasn't been around much. I can never keep up with her." Buffy managed a small smile and then she went silent again.
"Luv, we don't have to talk if you don't want to. I just---"
" No. We need to talk. You have to know." Buffy interrupted.
" Know what?"
Buffy took a shaky breath before answering "Do you remember me telling you why Angel broke up with me?"
" Yeah. "
" I might have forgot to mention one minor detail." tears were beginning to fall from her eyes.
"Go on."
Buffy took another deep breath and loojk him in the eye.
" Spike....Amgel raped me."

"HE WHAT?!!!!!!!!!" Spike leaped off of the bed outraged.
"I mean he tried. He tried to rape me. Buffy amended shocked by his outburst.
"OH! He tried to! Well that's much better." Spike began pacing back in forth in front of her.
" Calm down." Buffy ordered.
" Who else knows about this?" asked Spike ignoring her request.
" What?"
" Who. Else. Knows?
" Just Willow and mom. And now you." Buffy stared at a spot on the floor.
" That's it?
"What do you mean?" Buffy asked confused.
" What do I mean? Why didn't you call the police?'
" I couldn't." buffy said softly.
" He tried to rape you Buffy! He should've been reported." Spike's voice grew louder.
" It's not that simple. It would've been his word against mine. And if you haven't noticed, Angel can be pretty convincin' when he wants to be. They wouldn't have believed me." Buffy explained calmly.
Spike couldn't believe his ears. " So what? You just let him get away with it?
" He knows what he did."
" Yeah but do you?" Spike regretted his words when he saw pain and anger well up in her eyes.
" How dare you? How dare you stand there and judge me?!" Buffy was standing up now.
"Pet, I didn't mean to---"
" You have no idea what I went through or what I'm still going through." pause. " Do you know that i still have nightmares about that night or that I wouldn't let anyone touch me for three months? Of course I know what he did, Spike. I couldn't forget even if I wnted to " Buffy was crying now. Spike quickly gathered her up in his arms and held her until her sobs quieted down.
"You have to know what happened." she said into his chest.
" No I don't , luv. You don't have to---" Spike began.
" You deserve to know." Buffy said firmly finally looking him in the eye.
Spike looked at her for a moment and saw the desperation in her facial expression. "Okay" Buffy stepped out of his embrase and sat down on the floor. Spike st next to her. It was silent for a moment. Spike was okay with it. He knew it would be hard for her to reveal this to him. Buffy took a couple of deep breaths before she finally spoke

" Angel and I dated during my sophemore year. We were the couple that everyone envied. Not a trouble inthe world....for a while atleast." pause. " I was very well aware of his past reputation with women and he knew about my inexperience with men. He said it didn't matter. He said as long as he was with me , he would be satisfied."
" But he wasn't was he?" Spike intermitted.
"No. We ended up having these silly arguments about it. Angel would try to go further and when I wouldn't want to, he'd get pissed. He was convinced that sleeping together would better our relationship. He'd say stuff like "if you loved me, you'd do this" or "you've waited long enough. I think you're ready. He just--He wouldn't let up." Buffy sobbed.
"It's okay." Spike comforted.
" I had finally had enough. If he couldn't get passed the fact that I wasn't ready, then I didn't want to be with him anymore. I decided to break up with him." pause. " I went over to his house one night while his parents were out of town. I wanted to end it in person. I figured I owed him that much." Buffy laghed bitterly before continuing. " We were up in his room. I told him that it wasn't working out anymore and that I just wanted to be friends. Strangely enough, he took it pretty well. I began to gather my stuff so I could leave when he stopped me and asked me for one last kiss."
Spike's fists began to clinch. He knew what was coming next. he tried to control his anger.
" I agreed. At first, the kiss was gentle. It was like he was the Angel that I use to know. But then---but then the kiss became more demanding and brutal. His hands started roaming all over my body. I tried to push him away but that just edged him on. Next thing I know, I being pushed on the bed and he's holding me down with both hands." a shudder. "One of his hands st--started working the bottons on my jeans. I--I was screaming for him to stop but it didn't make a diference. He just grinned at me and told me to hold still. He said that it would be over in a minute. I was so scared." Buff sobbed. " The---there was a-a lamp on his nightstand. I grabbed it with one of my free hands and hit him over the head. Once I was able to move, I bolted for the door and ran out of the house. I didn't stop running until I got home." Spike's own tears began to fall from what he had heard. "I could barely look at my mom when I told her what happened. She wanted to call the police the minute I stopped talking but I begged her not to."
"Why?" Spike suddenly found his voice.
" Both of Angel's parents are lawyers. They wouldn't have believed me. he would've have walked away clean."
" So what? Angel's been walking around pretending like nothing's happened?" Spike's anger begin to return.
" He may an asshole but he's not dumb. He knew that I wouldn't say anything and as long as I didn't he was gonna make my life hell."
"So he's torturing you for not letting him rape you?"
" That's about the it?" Buffy answered wiping the tears from her face. Spike got up off of the floor and grabbed his jacket. "Where are you going?"
" I think I'll go do a little torturing of my own." spike stated simply. Buffy was off of the floor in a flash clutching at his arm.
"NO! PLEASE NO! " begged Buffy
" He's got to pay for this, luv. I will make him pay for hurting you."
" You will not!!! You have to PROMISE me that you will stay away from him. You have no idea what he is capable of. " Buffy warned.
" He's got no idea what I'm capable of." Spike retorted.
"Please." Buffy repeated. Spike took a deep breaht before answering.
"Okay."
"Promise me." Buffy demanded. Spike looked at her pleading eyes and gave in.
" I promise." Buffy offered a small smile and hugged him. They stayed attatched for a brief moment until Spike pulled away.

" I think I better go, luv." Spike didn't want to go but he figured she needed some time alone.After everything that she just confessed, he thought she would want him to not be there.
"What? Why?" Buffy didn't want him to leave. She didn't want to be alone.
"It's getting late and I don't think your mother would approve of me here in your room."
"You don't want me anymore." Buffy stated
" What?" Spike was obviously confused.
" I'm just damaged goods now. You don't want me anymore." Buffy really thought telling him was the best thing.
" Don't say that. I'll aways want you. I just thought you would want to be alone. I didn't want to crowd you." Spike assured.
" Well I don't and you're not." pause. " Will you stay?
Can you just hold me?" buffy looked so much like a little girl and Spike hated to see her in so much pain. He would make Angel pay for breaking his gril but all that mattered now ws comforting her. He couldn't deny her request. He couldn't deny her anything.
" Okay, pet. I'll stay." agreed Spike before placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. He walked over to the bed and laid down first. He thought that Buffy would be a litttle hesitant about being in the bed with him but she wasn't. She simply crawled in next to him and put her head on his chest. He wrapped his arms securely around her inhaled her scent. Within minutes Buffy was asleep.

When Buffy awoke the next day, Spike was gone. She felt so lonely but then again she felt as if a weight had been lifted off of her shoulder. Buffy soon spotted a small piece of paper on her pillow. She quickly unfolded it, smiling when she read it's contents.

Sleep well, my beautiful goddess
For tomorrow holds brighter smiles than yesterday

Spke

Buffy was feeling much better now. *Everything was going to be okay.* she thought. What she didn't know was that the madness was just beginning.

Chapter 7:

The next couple of days went by kind of slowly. Buffy and Spike hadn't spoken much about that night. It was like they didn't talk much at all. They both feared that the relationship was going down hill but neither one of them brought the topic up.

Willow wanted to kill Angel herself when she heard what happened to Buffy at the Bronze but ended up deciding againt it. Spike, on the other hand, still wanted to make Angel pay. He knew Buffy would be cross with him but he didn't care. Spike had to make Angel pay. Luckily, he didn't have to wait very long. Angel came looking for him.

"Can I help you, mate?" Spike asked innocently. Angel was blocking his locker.
" Did you think I would let you get away with that?"
" Get away with what?" Spike still pretened that he had no idea what he was taking about.
" You broke my nose you dick!!" Angel was red with rage.
" Oh that! I thought I was doing you a favor." Spike smirked.
" You know...I thought Buffy would do alot better after I ended it with her but it looks like she'll give it up to anyone." Angel taunted. Spike's smirk quickly vanished and was replace with a cold hard glare.
" I meant what I said. Stay away from Buffy." Spike warned.
"What if I don't? I'm not afraid of you,Willy. If anything, I feel sorry for ya." A crowd was beginning to form now.
" And why is that, Peaches?" Spike was trying real hard to contain the anger welling up inside him.
" Because I had her first. It just kills you that I got closer to her than you ever will."
" You call trying to rape her as getting close to 'er? You're sick. You're a sick twisted fuck." Spike growled. he heard a couple of gasps at his spill of information but he didn't care.
Angel didn't even flinch at his words. He knew Buffy told him.
He leaned in real close to Spike where no one could hear
" And as soon as you're out of the picture, I'll finish what I---"Angel didn't even get to finish. Spike had punched the words out of his mouth and tackled him to the floor. The crowd had began to shout and cheer. Spike blocked every punch that Angel threw. He was driven by pure rage. he had to make him pay. His rage was interrupted when one of the security guards pulled him off of Angel.

" I meant what I said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay away from her!!!!" Spike yelled before he was dragged into the principal's office. Angel was dragged off to the school nurse.

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Buffy had been looking for Spike all morning. He wasn't in second period and he didn't meet her at her locker like he promise. *Where is he?* Buffy thought before returning her attention back to the lesson.

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Snyder's Office

" I warned you but you wouldn't listen. You know the rules and you broke them. Don't think that I'm gonna let you get away with nearly killing one of my students." Snyder growled.
" The prick had it coming." Spike muttered. Snyder wanted to say something but his words were lost when Giles walked in the office.
" You wanted to see me, sir?" Giles asked. He noticed William was also present.
" Yes. Sit down." commanded Snyder.
" What's going on here? William, why is your hand bleeding?" Giles asked worriedly.
" It seems that your son has gotten himself into a bit of trouble." stated Snyder.
" What kind of trouble?"
" He was fighting another student. He nearly beat him to dealth."
" Is this true, William?" Spike wouldn't even look at him.
" I'm afraid he'll have to be punihshed." said Synder not feeling one ounce of remorse.
" Wait a minute, Synder! I'm sure there is a perfectly good explanation for Will's behavior." argued Giles.
" I don't care what the reason was Mr. Giles. As the leader of this institution, I must set an example. William broke the rules and now he must face the consequences."
" Aren't you going to say anything?" Giles asked looking at his son.
" There's nothing to say, dad! It happened and I'm not going to apologize for it. I'd do it all over again if I had the chance."Spike's voice was low but effective. Giles had never heard him speak like that before.
"William--" Giles began.
" Can you just give me my bloody punishment so I can be on my merry way. I've got better things to do." spike said ignoring his father's protest.
" One week suspension and possible hearing with the school board." gleamed Snyder. He was havig way to much fun with this.
" Great! See ya in a week." Spike walked out of the office. His father wasn't too far behind.
"William stop!" Giles' voice held a warnning.
" What?" Spike really didn't want to hear this.
" Don't what me, young man. You have alot of explainning to do."
" I don't have to explain anything. It happened. Get over it." Spike headed for the school exit.
" Now you just wait one--"
" No! I had to do it. I had to make him pay."
" Why? What did he do to you?" Giles had never known his son to be violent.
" Wasn't me. It was her." Spike stated simply.It suddenly dawned on Giles who Spike was taling about. Buffy.
"What did he do?" Giles repeated.
A scoff." What does it matter? You'll only take his side anyway. You'd never fight for me." and with that he was gone.

*Bloody hell!* Giles thought before returning to the libray.