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Chapter 10 Nothing Would Ever be the Same Again

Buffy, Dawn, Joyce and William had spent the whole day together. The foursome did a little bit of chatting while enjoying the refreshments the two ladies have brought in. Buffy mostly talked about her new life in Los Angeles, she and Dawn talked about the stores and shops that the LA community has to offer. Dawn told her sister about how hard high school was and how she so jealous of Buffy being able to go to LA while she was stuck here in good old Sunnydale.

After the glorious lunch that Joyce had prepared for their visitors, they decided to take William to a tour of Sunnydale. At first Buffy did not want to go out, she said that they should just spend their day inside the house. But with her mom and Dawn’s persistency, that they should not spend such a lovely day inside coup up between the walls, plus there was nothing to do, she agreed. The three ladies took William to the park where according to Mrs. Summers Buffy had spent a lot of her ‘unforgettable’ moments. Joyce told William all about Buffy’s bloopers when her two daughters were just toddlers, through the whole conversation the older pair just couldn’t stop laughing while the younger pair became flushed with how much their mother was making them look embarrassed in front of the blonde man. In turn to Joyce’s stories, William told her about what he does in Los Angeles and about the publishing company he ran. The two certainly got along real well, each sharing and talking about business tactics.

After the long walk at the park the foursome got tired and decided to have some snack, they went into the Double Meat Palace, where Buffy had once worked part-time as a cashier. Here they devoured the yummy yet greasy burgers again talking more and more and getting more aquatinted with each other, especially their newfound friend.

It was around four in the afternoon as the group made their way into the house, “So… Did you guys have fun today?” Joyce asked as she placed the car keys in the side table and went into the living room.

“Yeah, it was loads of fun. “Dawn chimed in cheerfully as she plopped herself down on the couch.

“Yeah, supper fun.” Buffy answered as she also lied her tired body in the recliner beside Dawn.

“How about you William?” as Joyce directed the blonde to take a seat at the nearby chair.

“Of course, I had a blast.” William said with a grin.

“How could you not have a blast, all you and mom talked about is how clumsy and stupid I was.” Buffy said as she sat herself properly on the couch and stretched her arms.

William again had that feeling inside, he wanted to laugh so hard as he remembered the stories Joyce had told him, but he decided to keep it to himself and just gave out a small smile. “So… If that’s all, we got to get going, unless you want to be caught in traffic, luv.”

“I don’t know. I’m kind of tired and…” Buffy was cut off when she saw William gave her the ‘just go with what I say’ look and continued, “Yeah, we better get going…”

“Are you sure you can’t stay here Buffy? You and Spike can leave early tomorrow.” Dawn wined through a sleepy voice.

“I don’t think so, bit. Buffy does have responsibilities back in LA.” William answered to the younger blonde.

“That’s right honey…” Joyce chimed in while looking at her younger daughter. “I’m sure they have a lot of things to finish.” As she looked backed at the two blondes and escorted them out the door.

“Bye, mom. I’ll call you.” as Buffy hugged her mother.

“I had a great time, Joyce. Thanks for welcoming me into your home.” William said as he gave the older woman a small hug.

“You’re always welcome her William. Drive safe…” Joyce called after the two, as the car went its way.

After a brief silence, “What was that for, dragging me out of my house.” Buffy abruptly stated.

“I did not drag you out of the house, luv.” Was William’s only response.

Buffy just rolled her eyes and stared at the road, “Where are we going? This is not the way out of Sunnydale.” Hearing no reply, “Where the hell are you taking me Spike!” Buffy was getting scared of the older blonde’s intentions.

“Just wait and see…”

“What! Tell me right now where we are going William James Bennedict before I…” Buffy was cut off as William put the car to a stop and opened up the hood. “What is this place?” Buffy asked in amazement. They were over looking the whole town of Sunnydale, the beautiful sunset shining upon them.

“I don’t really know how to do this Buffy, but…” William said as he pulled out a black velvet case. “Happy 21st Birthday.” Seeing the blonde’s hesitation, “Open it, luv. I really don’t know what to get you so…” Just then Buffy opened the box to reveal a silver locket, the sides of it lined with diamonds. “I hope you like it.”

“I like it? I love it Will, Thank you so much!” Buffy said through teary eyes as she gave William a bear like hug.

“Look at the inside, pet.” Seeing Buffy did, “I really did not know whose picture to place on the other side. Because I don’t really know who has captured your heart, but maybe someday…”

Buffy interrupted William and gave out a big smile, “Yeah, someday…” as they both stared unto the view upon them until the sun had fully set.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The car ride from Sunnyvale to Los Angeles was silent for the two blondes. They have been on the freeway for about an hour, the roads were as clear as the water, no cars in sight. Buffy was wearing around her neck the locket she had just received as she was looking out the window taking in the beautiful view in front of her. She never liked car rides, whenever their family would take a trip out, she would either be too busy fighting with Dawn about the radio stations or sleeping. She was never able to take in how nice nature was; there were no buildings or residence in sight, nothing to disturb the natural growth of things. Then suddenly… “Bloody hell!” William shouted as he stepped on the brakes and the car suddenly pulled into a full stop.

Buffy was cut off from all her thoughts as she stared into the hood of the car that was blowing up smokes. “What’s wrong with the car, Will?” Buffy asked as she got out of the car and looked into the inside of the vehicle’s hood. Just then she was welcomed with more heat which cause her to cough.

“Stay away from the hood, luv.” William said as he waved his hands away from the smoke that was suffocating both of them. “Have to call a repair shop…” He recited as he proceeded to get his cell from inside the car.

“There’s one there.” Buffy announced as she pointed to the motel/car repair shop beside the freeway. Buffy thought it was sort of weird to have such a business in the freaking highway. But she guessed it was also to their luck that it was there.

“Uncle Bob’s Auto Repair Shop and Motel.” William recited the establishment’s name. He can’t help but wonder where he saw something just like this, but just shrugged it off as he and Buffy walked up into the store to be welcomed with an old man with grayish hair. “How may I help you youngsters this afternoon?” The old man asked.

“Well… we were wondering if you would fix our car, or at least take a look at the damage.” Buffy replied.

“Of course I will, why the hell do you suppose I build an auto repair shop, my dear.” Buffy just blushed at how dumb her question was in the first place. “So where is this car of yours?”

Before William responded he had a sudden thought’ ‘I think I saw this man before, there’s something vaguely familiar about him.’ “It’s right there, mate.” William answered as he pointed to the vehicle that was causing a whole lot of smoke in the middle of the freeway. “I was thinking maybe it just overheated or something… Maybe you can put water in it…”

“I don’t think so my boy, by the looks of it. I think that your baby may need a little more that just water.” The old man replied. “Why don’t you and you lady here go inside and get yourself something to drink as me and my boys take a look at your car, okay?”

“Okay.” Buffy said as she pulled William into the back room. “Do you think it will take long to fix the car?”

“Don’t know, luv. We just have to wait and see what the old bloke says.” William responded as he and Buffy sat on the nearby bench. “So…pet the little bit was really cool…”

“ Yeah… I guess, good thing you two get along so well…” Buffy answered. “If it was up to us we would have probably burned the house down with all our nonsense fighting.”

With this William gave out a small laugh. “ So…How’s it with you and Captain Cardboard?”

Before Buffy can give out an answer the old man came back. “There something wrong with you radiator.”

“What? I just fixed that bloody thing two weeks ago…” William said almost shouting at the old man. “That’s impossible!”

“Calm down, Will.” As Buffy soothingly rubbed the blonde’s arm, this caused him to relax a bit from all the tension.

“I think it might take a day or two to fix the car, so I suggest you lovers check into a room.” The old man said.

“We’re not lovers!” Buffy abruptly responded. At this the old man just shrugged his shoulders and left the two blondes behind.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

William had called Willow on her cell to tell her that they could not make it back to Sunnydale in time for the party, at first the redhead was upset that all her hectic planning had just gone down the drain. But after hearing William’s explanation and telling herself about a hundred times that there is nothing she can do, she just gave up and just told William to tell Buffy that she wishes her a happy birthday.

“Who was that?” Buffy asked, as she walked back from the bathroom.

William had just gotten their keys from the receptionist, “It’s nothing, luv. Let’s go in.” As they open the door they see nothing extraordinary. The room had teal colored walls with a single painting of the outside scenery, as you go in deeper you will see a door that leads into the bathroom. Just the same the bathroom had nothing special about it, white colored tiles surrounded the whole area, in one corner lies the shower and toilet. The main room itself had a small sitting area with a couch and a coffee table. In the middle of the room laid a bed slightly smaller that a queen-sized one. “Sorry, luv. This is all we have for the night, all the other rooms are booked.” Thinking that Buffy was uncomfortable with the room.

“No, it’s okay. This should do…” Buffy answered.

“You take the bed, you had have a long day and I think that you should get some sleep.”

“Where would you sleep then?” the younger blonde asked.

“I’ll just sleep on the couch, pet.”

“Oh… You’re such a gentleman.” Buffy said with sarcasm. “But really, we could always share. You can sleep beside me.”

‘Yes, of course. I would love to.’ But that was just a thought as he answered, “No, it’s okay, luv. I’ll manage.” Then he suddenly lied his back down on the couch.

‘I guess I can’t do anything…’ Buffy thought as she rested herself on the bed. After a brief silence, “We are doing great.”

“What did you say, luv?” William asked surprised at what the blonde was telling him.

“Me and Riley. You asked ‘bout us right?”

“Oh yeah.”

As the two blondes lied at their backs, they shared to each other their thoughts about Harmony and Riley. Each having a sudden pang of jealousy, whenever the other talks about their current relationship. Suddenly Buffy said, “You know, we ‘really’ can fit in this bed. You don’t have to punish yourself.”

“No thanks, luv. Really I’m fine.” At this Buffy got annoyed, she stood up and went over to William by the couch and lay with him saying, “If you won’t sleep on the bed with me, I’m going to stay here on the couch with you.”

Moments pass, as Buffy stayed there beside William, they suddenly felt their eyes caught on to each other, the attraction they felt before coming back to them. Like the world was revolving yet they were stuck in that same time and place, no where to run, no where to hide. There was a sudden cold air that brushed through their bodies and from out of the blue their lips softly brushed upon each other. The taste of one another making them crave more and more, as William moved in to deepen the kiss, Buffy’s lips slowly parted, as they allowed the other to lavish on them. And here at this point in time they both knew that ‘nothing’ would ever be the same again.

to be continued...





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