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I still own nothing of the BTVS universe or the movies I quote. If you're having trouble figuring out what movie some lines come from just ask.
Chapter 2 – Getting Settled

Buffy let out a relieved sigh as her taxi pulled up in front of her dorm. It had started storming a few hours ago which made for a very bumpy flight. Baggage claim was nightmare and it took forever to get a taxi. Not to mention the phone call to her parents that consisted of her mother crying so loud the cab driver heard it. Not even lowering the sound on her cell phone helped. Now as she was standing in front of the building she would be living in for the next four years, she suddenly felt very overwhelmed. “You can do this Buffy, your going to do good things here. Now stop talking to yourself before someone actually hears you.” Taking a deep breath, she started for the lobby doors.

As she was turning the corner to the elevators, Buffy ran into something very solid, making her drop her luggage and fall to the ground.

“Bloody hell, I’m so sorry, are you okay?” A deep, British accent filled her ears as Buffy looked up into the bluest eyes she had ever seen.

“I’m fine, I think the ground broke my fall… and maybe my back.” She groaned as he helped her to stand again. “You sure you’re okay pet?” She nodded her head yes as she finally got a better look at him. He was clad in a tight black t-shirt, black jeans, and combat boots, with his bleach blond hair slicked back. In one word, GORGEOUS.

Buffy blushed as she looked away from him and started gathering her luggage.

“Names Spike Giles by the way.” He said as he picked up one of her suitcases and extended his hand.

“I’m Buffy Summers.” She shook his hand and went to grab the suitcase from him.

“Let me help luv, it’s the least I can do after I knocked you on your arse.”

His smile was warm and she found herself staring at his lips wondering what it would be like to kiss him. ‘You just met Buff, stop with the happy lust bunny hormones.’ She shook those thoughts away as she offered him a smile of her own.

“That would be great, thank you.”

“What floor you on?”

Buffy pulled a piece of paper out of her jacket pocket. “4th floor and I’m in room 5.”

“Well its small world luv, you’re right next door to me.” He replied with a wink.

Spikes heart about stopped at the blinding smile she gave him in response. “Lead the way then neighbor.”

Finding his voice again Spike replied with a sweep of his arm, “This way m’lady.”

She giggled as they made there way to the elevators. ‘Maybe it’s going to be easier settling in than I thought it would be’ Buffy thought as she snuck a side glance at the man standing beside her.

‘Beautiful’ was all Spike could think of as he stood beside Buffy in the elevator. After he had knocked her over he couldn’t help but think of what she would look like laying like that under him on his bed. ‘Nice mate, you’ll never impress the girl by talking to her with you lower half saluting her.’ He thought as he discretely moved the suitcase he was carrying in front of him.

After showing Buffy to her room and helping her get all her things inside, Spike told her he would let her get unpacked but that he would be back later to show her the way to the cafeteria. Everyone on the floor was meeting so they could all get to know one another.

Three hours later Buffy stood in the middle of her room very proud of herself. All her clothes were put away, pictures hanging, computer set up, TV and DVD player hooked up, and bed made. “Not bad if I do say so myself.” Buffy said as she put her hands on her hips and smiled.

“Talking to yourself Summers?” Buffy squealed and quickly turned around to find Spike leaning against her door frame, smirk firmly in place.

“Jesus!” Buffy said as she tried to get her breathing under control. “Bell…neck…look into it.”

“Come with a nice leather collar does it?” Spike replied with a raise of his eyebrow.

“Ggrrr” Was her only reply.

“The place looks good luv.”

“Thank you kind sir.” She replied with a mock bow. “Now, would you be so kind as to escort a lady to the cafeteria?”

Spike chuckled at her antics but none the less held out his arm for her. “This way my lady, the dinning hall awaits. The introduction session awaits us.” He couldn’t help but think that there was something very right about her being on his arm. ‘You barely know her you git, she probably has a boy back home, so just chill.’

Little did he know that the same thoughts were floating through Buffy’s head at the very same moment. ‘It’s like we fit or something. He’s probably taken though. I mean how could a great guy like him not be taken?’ The waving and yelling of very hyperactive redhead broke into both their thoughts as they entered the cafeteria.

“Over here Spike!”

“You might want to yell a little louder next time Red, I don’t think they heard you in China.”

“Very funny bleach boy.” The girl said as she glared at him which immediately turned into a bright smile as her eyes landed on Buffy. “I’m Willow Rosenburg, you must be Buffy, right?”

“All my life.” Buffy smiled as she shook the other girls hand and took a seat next Spike.

“Great we are all here, we can make with the getting to know each other!” Willow said as she excitedly hopped in her seat.

Buffy leaned over to so she could whisper in Spike’s ear. “Is she always this peppy and hyper?” She said so only he could hear.

Spike was finding it very hard to make a complete thought as he felt her hand on his arm and her breath in his ear. He shook his head slightly to clear the daze she always seem to put him in, “You should see her on caffeine, pet.” He whispered back. Buffy’s eyes got comically wide in response as Spike let out a chuckle.

“Okay, lets go around the table and tell everyone our name, age, hometown, year you are in school, and your major, Cordy you start.” Willow said to the dark haired girl sitting at to her left.

“Cordiela Chase, 19, Miami Fl., sophomore, with a major in dance.”

“Oz, 18, Boston Mass., sophomore, music.” Everyone laughed at his monotone response.

“Spike Giles, 19, London and Manhattan, sophomore, music and creative writing.”

Buffy was finding it hard to think when Spike casually leaned back and draped his arm across the back of her chair. ‘This is getting out of control Buffster, all he did was put his arm on your chair, and since when did my inner voice start sounding like Xander?’

“You’re up luv.” Spikes voice snapped her out of her thoughts, as she replied “Oh ah, Buffy Summers, 18, Sunnyhell…I mean dale CA., freshman majoring in music.”

Cordy raised a perfectly sculpted eyebrow at the antics of the two across the table from her. Especially when she noticed the blush that rose in Buffy’s cheeks when Spike moved his arm. A broad smile bloomed on the dancers face as a possible match making opportunity presented itself.

“The name is Lorne kiddies, I’m a 21 year old Gemini from Hollywood, CA, and I’m a junior who’s main goal in life is to become an actor.” The wink he sent to everyone had them all laughing.

When the laughter died down the guy next to Lorne spoke up. “I’m Riley Finn, 18, from Canton, IA, and a freshman with a major in theatre.”

All eyes turned to the pretty blonde sitting next to him. “I’m Anya Jenkins, 20, Las Vegas, junior, my major is painting. I plan to open an art gallery in a big city and make lots of money so I can actually marry for looks and have many orgasms.”

Buffy and Riley’s eyes bugged out as the rest of the table just groaned at her bluntness.

“Oh how we have missed you Anya” came Cordy’s sarcastic reply.

“What, like you didn’t enjoy the many orgasms that you got from that guy Wesley last year.”

“Okay!” Willow broke in. “I believe it’s my turn!” she cleared her throat and began to speak once she was sure the usually Cordelia vs. Anya war was averted. “I’m Willow Rosenburg, 20, from Manchester, NH., I’m a junior with a major in art history and theatre. Oh and I’m also the floors RA.” She said as she pulled a folder out of her bag and pulled out some papers along with everyone’s keys.

“Okay, official floor business time.” Willow said as she handed everyone their room keys. “Okay the common room on our floor is fair game for all of us. Pretty simple rules actually, you make the mess you clean it up, if it has a name on it other than yours don’t eat or drink it. Showers are coed also so no walking around naked.” She said as everyone at the table save for the two freshman gave pointed looks at Spike.

“That happened once!” Spike replied with a roll of his eyes.

“Anyway,” Willow interjected “I believe that’s all I got for now, any questions?”

“Why do Summers and I have two keys and you lot have one?” Spike asked as he and Buffy held up their keys.

“Oh yeah, I almost forgot. The second key goes to the door that separates your guy’s rooms. When they remodeled this summer they made Spike’s old room the common room and turned the only suite on the floor into two single rooms. Now everyone on our floor has their own room.” Willow explained as Buffy and Spike cast a look at each other.

“Here luv” Spike said as he handed Buffy his key to the adjoining door.

At her confused look he added, “Just so you don’t have to worry about the door.”

She smiled as she handed the key back to him. “Not worried.” She simply said. At his shocked look she just winked at him and turned her attention back to the table.

“Okay, now that that’s settled, let eat.” Willow said as everyone got up from the table.





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