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Thanks to everyone for reviewing. Life has been busy the last few days, i moved into a new apartment and i'm really busy at work. So there will be less updates probably. Around 2 or 3 a week nkow, untill i get back on track with writing!

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Chapter 11: Reflecting


Buffy and Spike had just finished their main course and they were waiting for their dessert to arrive. The whole day had been perfect in Buffy’s eyes. It had been a long time since she’d felt this way. Well, considering she’d never had a boyfriend to experience this with, you could say she’d never felt this way before in her life, ever.

They sat in silence, enjoying the music that was playing, and the fantastic view over the ocean. When they’d come into the restaurant, they were lead to a table for two in the back that overlooked the sea. It was obviously the best table in the restaurant, and Buffy had known Spike had arranged it specially for them.

“This is really wonderful, Spike,” she said, sighing contently.

“I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself kitten.” He smiled back at her.

The waitress came over with their dessert and placed it in front of them. She had ordered the tiramisu and he had opted for an espresso. Picking up the spoon that came with his espresso, he dipped it in the tiramisu and took a large bite. Her eyes went huge and stared at him accusingly.

“You could have gotten your own you know! You said you didn’t want anything!” she replied in mock anger.

He playfully stuck his tongue out at her before replying, “You won’t be able to finish that anyway, there’s no way that whole thing will fit into that gorgeous little body of yours.”

She grinned at him cheekily and started eating. When she had put the last of the tiramisu in her mouth she saw him looking at her with something that resembled awe.

“As you can see, it fit perfectly.”

He laughed. “You really know how to amaze me, Buffy. You’re one hell of a woman.”

She blushed slightly and smiled sweetly at him.

“Shall we ask for the cheque and head out, luv? We still have a bit of a drive to do before we get home.”

She nodded and excused herself to go to the ladies room.

When she got back he was already waiting for her with his jacket on and he was holding hers out for her. After helping her put it on, he thanked the host for a lovely dinner.

“So kitten, I hope you had a good day, and that your tummy is satiated.” He said in a teasing voice.

She giggled and linked her arm with his as they made their way to the car. When he opened the passenger’s door for her, she gave him a quick peck on the lips and then got into the car.

She giggled a little louder when she saw him make his way over to the other side of the car with a goofy grin on his face.


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When they arrived at Buffy’s house, Spike was ever the gentleman, he opened the door for her and escorted her to her doorstep. Once there he turned her around and looked her straight in the eyes. When she didn’t shy away from him, he smiled.

Keeping his eyes focused on her he brought his right hand up to her cheek and slowly caressed it. Letting his eyes travel to her mouth, so she knew what his next step was going to be, he slowly leaned in and kissed her.

His lips met her softer ones as they danced lightly over each other, feeling like whispers in the wind. Clearly not satisfied, he felt her press her lips more fully against his own and he opened his mouth slightly to suck her lower lip into his mouth. He heard her moan at the notion and couldn’t help but smile against her lips.

As the kiss deepend, he held her tighter around the waist and let his hands trail over her back. Ever so slowly he lifted her jacket and blouse so he could slip his hand underneath to stroke the soft skin of her back. He could feel her shiver under his touch.

He pulled away and rested his forehead against hers. He was still slowly caressing her back with his hand as they stood there for a few moments.

“I better be going luv, as we want to take things easy. And if I continue standing here, with you in my arms... I’m not sure if I can stay the gentleman I would like to be,” he said in a soft voice. He pulled fully away and gave her a kiss on her forehead.

“I’ll talk to you soon, luv.”

He walked back to his car, and turned when he opened his door. He gave a last wave and got into his car. Collecting himself for a minute he put the keys in the ignition. Looking down at himself he sighed. Definitely time for a cold shower.


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Buffy picked up her phone and dialed Willow’s number. She heard Willow answer the phone using her best secretary voice.

“Hello? This is Willow speaking. How may I help you?”

“Hello. Willow is it? I am looking for my once best friend who lives at the address attached to this phonenumber. Do you know if she’s available?” Buffy asked in the same tone of voice.

Willow laughed. “Hey Buffy. I was wondering when you would call. How did things go?”

“Oh Willow,” Buffy began and proceeded to fill her best friend in on her date.

“Oh, that sounds great, Buffy. Now skip all that and tell me about the smoochies,” she said in a serious but teasing voice.

“Willow! Is that all you care about? Me getting smoochies?” Buffy acted as if hurt deeply.

“Hee, best friend here. I want you to be happy and to get lots of smoochies. Amongst other things...” Willow said suggestively.

Deciding to ignore the last comment Buffy couldn’t help but grin from ear-to-ear before replying. “He’s the best kisser in the world, Willow. He makes my toes curls, the hair on the back of my neck stand up, and all I can do to stay standing is grab onto to his wonderful arms.”

She paused and took a deep breath before continuing.

“I don’t know what’s happening with me, Willow, but I feel like I’ve known him for ages, and that I’m drowning in him. He’s got this power over me that I can’t describe. And honestly, it’s scaring me a little.”

“Buffy, you know this will take time. But it sounds to me like you’re really falling for him. Being scared is only a normal reaction. It would be abnormal if you weren’t. So don’t worry about it ok? Just enjoy the feeling for now, and you know Spike won’t force you into doing anything.”

“I better get going now though, Tara is calling for me.”

“Alright Willow, tell Tara I’ll see her tomorrow afternoon. Have a good night.”


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Spike was sitting at his desk, once again surrounded by papers when Giles walked in.

"Spike, what are you doing?" he asked his friend looking around the small office.

"Honestly, how can you work like this? This place is a mess!" Giles said gesturing to the piles of paper all over the place.

"Leave me alone if you have nothing nice to say..." Spike grumbled.

Chuckling softly Giles sat down in the chair in front of Spike's desk, which was miraculously not piled with papers. Studying the man in front of him, Giles shook his head, and started reading some of the papers within reach.

They were all plans, and financial figures for expanding the place. New ideas were scribbled down with numbers behind them, and even small drawings of what his ideas would look like.

"Spike, wouldn't it be wise to get someone to help you out with this place? It looks like you're working yourself to death here," he told his seriously.

He looked up from his work and ran his hands through his hair, which was already a mess.
"I suppose…" He sighed. "I just have some great ideas for this place, but it leaves me with too little time to actually do the administration for the actual business. And I really don't have time to interview people."

"Well, I may know someone who could take over the administration for the pub, so you can focus on your new ideas," he said smiling.

"Oh yeah? And who might that be?” Spike asked raising his eyebrow and lifting a bottle of water to his mouth.

"Buffy," Giles said simply.

Spike almost spew out his sip of water as he heard Giles' answer.

"Don't look at me like that. You know she's not happy with her current job, and I know for a fact that she wants to find something else. Now why not take the chance to get her to work here with you. Don't tell me you don't think the idea is tempting," He said, grinning.

"I almost feel like I'm being set up here," Spike grumbled again. "Besides, Buffy and I decided to take things slow. I don't want to pressure her more than necessary."

"Spike, in all fairness, I think this would be a great idea. You're both adults, and very serious when it comes to work. And it's not like you'll see each other every minute of the day looking at what you've got planned here. You'll be out most of the time, or even too busy to get distracted by your girl."

Spike looked at him thoughtfully.

"I don't know what it is about you Rupert Giles. But you're a man to my heart. Now let’s go get something to drink. I definitely need it after all this serious talk."


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