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Chapter 8 Jealousy?

Since their meeting at the Bronze, Buffy and Riley had gone out on their scheduled date, this was their second and she was a wreak at what to wear. “How about this?” The blonde girl asked.

“Way too slutty…”

“Nuh ah…” She wined. “It’s not ‘that’ slutty, Will. I think it’s just…” Buffy continued as she looked at herself in the mirror. “Right.”

“You are so not going out with that bloke in that outfit if I have anything to do with it.” William responded.

“Fine! Then would you at least help me choose.” It was only an hour away before Riley would pick her up. She asked William to help her pick out her outfit for the night. She actually had no idea why she would ask him, but she did. Willow was busy at the library, studying for an exam and she did not want to bother her. She figured that since William fixed her apartment up pretty nice, then he must know a thing or two about fashion.

“How ‘bout this one, pet” William asked as he held up an orange dress with a balloon skirt that her grandmother gave her when she was five.

“Spike!” Buffy shouted. “I’m not kidding here, Riley will show up in an hour, and I’m not yet even done with my make-up.”

“Fine.” William answered, he knew better than to kid around Buffy when she calls him by his given nickname in high school, it could only mean one thing. She was pissed. “Try this one then.”

“Okay, I’ll try it on. Could you just wait for Riley downstairs in case he shows up.” As Buffy went into the bathroom.

~~ After an hour ~~

“William! Can you come up here? I want to show you my outfit.” Buffy called from the top of the steps.

“No! Passions is on! You come down here.” William yelled back.

“Fine. I’m coming down now! Promise you won’t laugh!”

“Ok, pet. I promise.” As he made his way at the bottom of the stairs.

Buffy made her way down, taking every step slowly and elegantly while staring into William’s eyes.

William couldn’t take his eyes off her. She was wearing a red halter dress, which had the skirt flowing down behind her with the slit up to expose her ‘perfect’ legs. He thought she was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid his eyes on. ‘Knock, knock’ a sound from the door came. Buffy was still caught in William’s gaze, but not like before. She was signaling him to open the door. William was so amazed at the sight before him that he did not even notice the knock at the door until Buffy spoke’ “Will! Open the door.”

“Huh?” William was able to scramble. “…yes…” As he opened the front door to reveal Riley holding a bouquet of red roses.

“Hi Buffy, this is for you.” As Riley handed the bouquet to blonde and gave William a small smile.

“Thank you. This is so thoughtful of you.” Buffy replied as she inhaled the sweet scent of the flowers.

‘Yeah right.’ William recited in his head.

“Are you ready to go?” Riley asked as he closed the door behind him.

“Yeah, I’ll just place these in a vase” As Buffy made her way to the kitchen, leaving Riley and William in the living room together.

“So… where you taking her, mate?” William questioned, breaking the awkward silence.

“I was thinking of taking her to this new Italian restaurant down Crawford Street.”

“Ah…” William was about to say something threatening to Riley but stopped as he heard Buffy walking back to them.

“I’m ready! Lets go.” Buffy called. “Will, Lock yourself out, okay?”

“Yeah, luv. Take care.”

“You too.” As the couple made their way out the door and into the night.

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

Spike came into the door in his apartment, to be welcomed by his girlfriend. “Hey, Baby. Where you been all afternoon, I was waiting in here?”

“I was at Buffy’s, she needed a little help is all.” As they situated themselves in the living room couch and William turned on the television. “How did you get in, Harm?”

“You gave me the spare keys, silly…” As Harmony rubbed Williams belly. Will turned the television off and started to get up from the couch when Harmony protested, “Where are you going? You just got here.”

“I’m going to get some sleep, luv. I’m sort of tired from the hectic day today.” As William made his way into the hallway.

“Want me to join you?” Harmony said in a seductive voice, as if implying something. “You know, we could um…”

“I’m really tired, luv. Need some bloody rest. You can stay here if you want, get dinner ready or something.” As William placed a kiss in his girlfriends cheeks and proceeded into his bedroom. Truth of the matter is that he was not that tired, he was caught up in his thoughts. He wanted to know what Buffy and that wanker was up too. ‘He better not hurt her’ he thought, as he lied in bed and fell sound asleep.

Meanwhile, in the living room Harmony was flipping through the pages of William’s magazine. “Sports…sports… and sports. Oh, how surprising!” She sarcastically recited to herself. She was waiting for William to get up from his nap. Since the fight they had last Friday he had been different, he had been distant. He never comes over to her apartment anymore, except maybe to pick up a few things he had left there before or drives Harmony to work. Still on the car, he would hardly talk to her. Before he was very sweet and caring since he knew how she was not a morning person, sometimes he would even bring her some coffee or hot cocoa to relieve her from the stress of waking up early in the morning. But now they would just sit there in silence until they reached her building and he would kiss her goodbye. She had missed their sweet nothings, the things William would tell her when she got home from work. The time they spent together chatting and laughing were suddenly a mere shadow. But she did not put much thought into it, thinking that maybe William just had a bad week or something… But she knew better. ‘Ring, ring’ Harmony quickly picked up the phone, afraid to wake William up from his nap.

“Hello?” Harmony said through the receiver as she looked at the clock in front of her ‘Oh my God, it’s seven and I haven’t even started dinner’ she thought as the woman on the other line spoke, “Hello, Harmony? It’s Willow. Is William there?”

At that same time William got up from his bed, he had have a nice relaxing nap and decided to see if Harmony was still there and to see what she was cooking. Harmony was a great cook and he wanted to make up for what he had done to her this week. He knew he had been distant and treated her like nothing, it’s just that he was caught up in his other thoughts. That night at the Bronze, when Buffy had asked him why he was always very objective to her dating, he could not give her an answer and that just clouded his mind all week. But now seeing Buffy and Riley go out tonight and remembering the stories Buffy told him ‘bout there first date, he knew she was happy and he should be happy for her too.

Hearing the phone ring, he prepared himself to go into the living room and answer it. “Harm?” He called out.

“Hi Willow, well…” Harmony was about to say that William was fast asleep when he heard a voice call her name and turned her head to see who it was. “Wait. He’s here.”

“Hey, your up! It’s Willow.” As she handed the receiver to William.

“Thanks, luv” As he gave her his trademark grin and kissed her on the shoulder.

Harmony was shocked at the sudden change of attitude William was giving her and decided to thank who ever god made him take his nap. As she signaled him that she will be going into the kitchen to make dinner.

“Hey, Red.” Red is the nickname William gave her because he felt weird calling her with the same nickname that his friends call him ‘Will’ “ What’s up?” William answered the phone after giving a nod to Harmony, understanding that she will be going into the kitchen to get supper ready.

“Hey, William. Just wanted to invite you to a little get together we will be having at the Bronze next week Saturday, for Buffy’s birthday. Bring Harmony, the more the merrier right?”

“Yeah, sure. Expect us to be there, pet. Ready to meet and eat.”

Willow chucked at the blonde’s last remark as they said their good-byes and put down the phone.

“What did she want?” Harmony asked, as she peeked her head out of the kitchen door.

“She just wanted to invite us to Buffy’s party next Saturday, luv. Hmm… Smells delicious… What’s for dinner?”

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

Riley and Buffy were at the back booth of the Silver Cuisine. “Then he says, bloody hell! Sometimes you know, I wonder why he keeps on saying that remark. You think it comes with being British and all?”

Riley gave Buffy a smile and proceeded with eating his pasta. “I don’t really know?” was all he replied. Buffy had been going on and on about William all night. He didn’t mind, thinking that she was just nervous and was just a little uncomfortable around him. She had told him that she had not gone out on a date for quite sometime now. “So… tell me something ‘bout yourself.”

“Like what?” the blonde replied as she continues twirling her pasta with her fork.

“Anything? What’s your full name? What’s your hometown? Anything that concerns you.”

At first Buffy was hesitant. She had no idea what to tell Riley. So she started by telling him about Sunnydale. “See, I was from Sunnydale a little town two hours away from here. I’m the eldest of two siblings… my little sister Dawn is a sophomore in Sunnydale High. My mother owns an art gallery and… that pretty much sums it up. Oh, and my full name is Buffy Anne Summers.” The last information the blonde supplied earned a laugh from both of them. First Riley wondered why she never mentioned her father, but just dismissed it and related his story to her as well.

~~ Willow’s Apartment ~~

“So… I called everyone. William will bring Harmony, Xander will bring his ‘mystery’ girl and… You think we should call Mrs. Summers and invite her too? How ‘bout Buffy’s sister?” Willow was busy the whole week planning a surprise party for Buffy at the Bronze. She had called everyone, made sure they come at their best. She had also reserved a special booth at the Bronze for the upcoming celebration. She wanted everything to be perfect. This was the 1st birthday Buffy was going to spend with them so she wanted it to be memorable.

“Honey, would you relax. Whatever it is you are planning, I’m sure Buffy will love it.” Oz said while slipping his arms around Willows waist.

“Wait!” As she dispatched herself from Oz’s embrace. “Who will reel her into the Bronze? Oh my…”

Oz slummed his shoulder and responded, “Don’t worry ‘bout it. I’m sure you’ll think of something” As Willow sat in the dinning room table thinking what she was going to do and how she was going to finish all the preparations in such a short amount of time.

~~ Silver Cuisine ~~

“Would you like some dessert?” The waiter asked as he finished taking the couple’s plate.

Riley looked at Buffy as if asking if she wanted anything. The blonde just stared right back at him. “I guess, we are just fine.” Riley answered as he placed a couple of bills on the check holder and he and Buffy headed home.

“So… this is me. Me is this.” Buffy said as she pointed to her apartment door.

“Yeah… so…”

“So…”

“I had a great time.”

“Me too…” as Buffy leaned herself on the door, and fidgeted with her key.

“Goodnight.” Riley said as he leaned in closer to her.

“Goodnight.” As Buffy offered her cheek instead, to Riley’s closing in lips.

“Call you?”

“Yeah.” Buffy said with a smile as she made her way inside her apartment.

Buffy was exhausted; she had a wonderful time tonight. She hadn’t had great food and company at the same time. As she sat herself on the couch, she wondered if she should go to Sunnydale to celebrate her upcoming birthday there. She did not even know if she has mentioned this special day to her newfound friends. As she was about to pick up the phone to call her mom, the telephone suddenly rang.

“Hello?”

“Hey, luv. It’s me, did not know you would be home so early. Thought I would just leave a message at you machine.” William was alone in his apartment; it was only a quarter past ten. After Willow has called him about Buffy’s birthday party, he had been wracking his brain all night at what to give the blonde. Harmony suggested that maybe they should give Buffy one of those silver band bracelets. But to him it seemed not enough, he wanted to give Buffy something special, something she will always treasure. “So… How did the date go?”

“It was fine. The food was delicious! Yum…” Buffy said in a childlike tone. “So, why did you call? Can’t just be ‘bout how the food was...”

“Well… I was going to ask if you were doing anything this Saturday is all. Are you going anywhere, pet?” William asked. After dinner Willow had called him again to tell him that he was the one in charge to reel Buffy into the Bronze next Saturday. When he asked how he was going to do it, all she replied was “You’ll figure it out. Chao!” as the redhead hanged up. So he had another problem, not only does he have to think of something to give Buffy; he has to think of a way to bring her to the Bronze.

“Well… I was thinking of maybe going to Sunnydale.” Buffy replied.

“To visit mum and little sis?” William questioned.

“Yeah, something like that… Why do you ask?”

“Nothing, luv. Would you be staying there the whole day?

Buffy wondered why William was bombarding her with questions. Did he know it was my birthday? What is he planning? ‘Why would you even think that Buffy? You’re only friends, only friends.’ “Maybe… but I doubt it. I do have a business to run.”

“Do you want me to go with you, luv?” ‘Will, where did that come from’ he thought, ‘it’s just a plan to reel her in, to reel her in…’

‘Well… I guess. I know my sis will love to meet you…” ‘Great what have I gotten myself into.’

“Okay, pet. It’s settled then. Goodnight, Buffy. Call you tomorrow?”

“Yeah, Will. Goodnight.” As Buffy put down the phone and got ready for bed, she would have to think about what she gotten herself into tomorrow.

to be continued...





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