CHAPTER ONE*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

My name is William Giles, but everyone knows me as Spike. I live in a little place called "Sunnydale" or as I like to call it "Sunnyhell." I moved to this lovely town when I was just two years old. I am originally from England but my pops, Rupert Giles, moved us here when my mother died of breast cancer when I was a year old. So you can pretty much say I called this place home. Well enough about me let me tell you what has been going on around here.

I own this club called "Bronze." I bought it when I was 20, and now I'm 22. I know what you are thinking "How does a guy at the age of 20 able to buy or even for that matter be able to afford a club. Well the answer is "No my father is not rich and he didn't buy it for me and second I have been working since I was 14. I did anything from cutting grass to construction. I saved up all my money and was able to buy the Bronze.

I did a lot of work when I first got it, it was a shit hole, but it's my baby. I put almost all my time and money into it. My manager of the place is my best bud Xander Harris. I've know Xander since kindergarten. One day he was getting picked on by three 2nd graders and let's just say I taught those punks a lesson. So ever since that day, we've been best buds.

Xander got this girlfriend named Anya. She is a spitfire her. For some reason she is in love with money and says anything that is on her mind. Told ya she is a spitfire.

Anyways, Xander has a sister named Faith. They are about four years apart. Faith is what I like to call a bad ass. She does what she wants, who she wants, and listen to no one but either Xander or good ol' me. I like to think of her as my little sis.

Then there's Willow Rosenberg. She is another one of my best friends. Willow is a also four years younger than me and Xander. She was in Faith's classes so they are friends. She hangs out with us a lot, so we like to think of her as part of what we like to call "The Scooby Gang."

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Today is Faith's 18th birthday. We are throwing the party at the Bronze tonight. So right now it's about 5:30 and the party is not going to start till 8. So we are trying to get everything set up.

Xander is down stairs making sure the bouncers know who to let into the VIP section tonight and Anya is working on the cake.

Willow is with Faith right now. They are out shopping for school clothes. Monday is the start of the new school year. Faith's excited because they only have one year left and they graduate. She's a smart girl but she just like to make people think she's not, but the rest of know shes excited about going to college.

As for me, college is not in my future anytime soon. I use to think I would go, but ever since the Bronze, I figured I wouldn't need it. My family and friends thought I was crazy when I told them, but "hey it's my life" like Faith likes to say. Plus I don't have the time right now with trying to run the club.

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The party is in full swing. It's been going on for about two hours. We are all sitting in the VIP room right now singing "Happy Birthday." I think Faith wants to cry, but that could just be me imaging things.

Now we are handing out our presents to her.

Xander and Anya got faith a new sound system to go into her car. It's about time she got one. The one she had, she play it so loud it busted out all the speakers. Willow got Faith two new Cd's that she has been wanting. And last but not forgotten I got her the one thing I know she will love. The one thing she has been bugging for for the past 3 months, a new pocket switch knife. I know you might be thinking that's it, But hey she has been whining she wants one and I was like if I hear her whining for a knife one more time, I'm going to strangle her.

So now we are all walking down the stairs to the lower level to as Faith likes to say "Shake our sweet thangs," didn't know I had a sweet thang.

As we make our way to the floor I just so happened to glance to the bar and that's when I see the most beautiful person I have ever laid my eyes upon. I tell the guys to go on without me that I needed a drink.

As I approached her, I notice that she is even more beautiful that I thought. Once I get to the bar, I tell Johnny the bartender to get me coke with little ice. I'm standing so close to her that I can smell the sweet smell of her perfume.

"Hi," I say to her.

"Hey," she says back.

"My names William."

"Hi William."

"May I get you a drink?"

"Sure. Coke is fine."

"Johnny, a coke for the lady please."

I turn to her and smile.

"Thank you William."

"You are welcome."

As we sit there and drink, I can't stop starring at this beautiful angel sitting in front of me.

"Would you like to dance" I ask.

"No thanks. I actually need to be going."

"So soon?"

"Yeah. I need to get home."

I can't help but feel really sad at the thought that I won't be able to get to know this angel a little better. Before I can say anything, I watch her get up and start to put her jacket on and head towards the door. Then I tell myself "Idiot run after her."

"Wait" I yell out to her.

"Yes" she says as she turns around to face me.

"Can I get your name?"

"Buffy. My name is Buffy."

"It was a pleasure to meet you Buffy, hopefully we will see each other again?"

"Maybe"

Then she turned around and walked out the door. I can't help but smile as I make my way back to the gang.

"what are you smiling about?" Xander says.

"I think I'm in love!"

The gang all look at each other and back at Spike wondering what the heck he's talking about.

TBC*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Chapter 2

Buffy's POV

My name is Buffy Summers and I am 17 years old. I just recently moved here with my mother and sister from Los Angeles.

My parents just got a divorce because my father decided that he didn't want to be a husband and a father anymore. It broke my mothers heart, but I am happy that we are getting a "fresh new start" as my mother likes to put it.

Last night after I got finished unpacking my boxes. I told my mother I was going to go for a walk and explore the town. At first she didn't want me to go, but I told her I wouldn't be gone long and that I would stick to the main streets.

As i was walking by the park, I heard something that sounded like music. As I started to get closer to the music, I realized where it was coming from. The place is called "Bronze." I decided to go inside and see what the place was all about.

After waiting about 5 minutes in line, I made my way to the bar. All of a sudden it feels like someone is watching me. And then I heard a deep voice next to me.

I turned to the voice that spoke to me and I have to say that this man has the most amazing blue eyes I have ever seen.

He has offered to buy me a drink and I don't want to be rude so I accept it.

We are soon talking and I can feel his stare upon me. He has just asked me to dance. I look down at my watch and realize that I have been gone for almost two hours. I promised my mother I wouldn't be long. Sadly I refuse his offer to dance with me.

I then move to get up and start putting on my coat. He hasn't said anything to me so I start to make my way to the doors.

Right as I am about to exit he calls out to me. I turn to acknowledge him. He has asked for my name, usually I would not tell a stranger it but there is something about him that makes me what to get to know him more. I tell him my name and then leave.

Next Morning~*~*~*

Today is my first day at Sunnydale High. And let me tell you, I am nervous as hell.

As I am walking up the stairs to the office, I can't help but look around and notice the different groups of people scattered around.

To my left I see a group of girls who are tall and look to very snotty. To my right I see a group where everyone in the groups is wearing black, and in the middle of the group seems to be a girl. She looks to be like the leader of the group. The last group I land my eyes upon is a group that looks to be like the jocks.

All of a sudden my eyes land upon the one that has his back to me. From what I can tell is that he is tall with dark spiky hair. And then all of a sudden he turns around and locks eyes with me. He starts to make his way over to me.

"Hi" he says.

"Hi"

"My name is Angelus but my friends call me Angel."

I can't believe he is talking to me. I have never had a jock talk to me before. At my last school I wasn't exactly the most popular person. God he's cute.

"You must be new here."

"Huh, Oh yes. My names Buffy, Buffy Summers."

"Nice to meet you Buffy."

Right then at that exact moment the bell had to ring.

"Well, I guess I will see you around Buffy."

"Yeah. Bye Angel. It was nice to met you."

"Nice to meet you to."

I watch as he meets up with the group of friends he was talking to earlier.

I pull out my schedule and see where I need to go for first period. Looks like Mrs.Parks Algebra II first period. Luckily the class was just around the corner from where I was standing.

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I make my way to the front of the class and take a seat in the only open seat there is.

"Welcome class." the teachers says.

"It looks like we have a new student this year."

"Buffy Summers. Buffy can you please come stand next to me please?"

Oh man I hate it when your the new kid. I also hate it when the teachers make you stand in front of the class. It's so embarrassing.

"Buffy please tell the class a little about yourself."

"Hi. As you know my name is Buffy. Lets see a little about me. Well, I just moved here from Los Angeles with my mom and little sister. My favorite color is red and I hate math."

The class laughs at the last statement.

"Well, I hope I can change your mind Miss Summers. Maybe you will love math after this year."

I doubt it. I make my way back to my seat.

"Well class let's get started."

"Hi."

I turn to the girl next to me who jsut said hi to me.

"Hi."

"My name is Willow, Willow Rosenberg."

"Hi willow."

"If you want, I can always tutor you in math?"

"Yes thank you. I am absolutely horrible at it."

"No problem. Would you like to have lunch with me?"

"Sure."

"Good. Meet me outside at the benches located under the big tree for lunch."

"OK. Hey Willow?"

"Yeah."

"Thanks again."

"Your welcome."

I turn and try to listen to what the teacher is saying. I can already tell that this is going to be a boring class.

Soon the bell rings and the students start to get out of their seats and head for the door. I catch Willow before she heads out.

"Hey Willow, can you help me for a second?"

"Sure what you need?"

"Can you tell me how to get to Mr. Browns English IV class?"

"Sure here is what you do. Go out the door and make a left, then go to the end of the hall and make a right and his classroom is the first door on the left." Willow explains.

"Thanks Willow. I will see you at lunch."

"Your welcome and good luck." Willow says as she walks out the door.

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3 minutes later I enter the class room. When I first enter I noticed that not a lot of people have entered the class so I make my way to the back of the class for the seat closest to the window.

Soon the bell rings and the class fills up with students. I noticed that sitting int he middle of the class is one of the girls from the group of girls I saw this morning. Man was I right about her. She really is snotty. I warn myself to stay clear of her this year.

TBC*~*~*~*~*~*~*

CHAPTER 2

Buffy's POV

My name is Buffy Summers and I am 17 years old. I just recently moved here with my mother and sister from Los Angeles. My parents just got a divorce because my father decided that he didn't want to be a husband and a father anymore. I broke my mothers heart, but I am happy that we are getting a "fresh new start" as my mother likes to put it.

Last night after I got finished unpacking my boxes. I told my mother I was going to go for a walk and explore the town. At first she didn't want me to go, but I told her I wouldn't be gone long and that I would stick to the main streets.

As i was walking by the park, I heard something that sounded like music. As I started to get closer to the music, I realized where it was coming from. The place is called "Bronze." I decided to go inside and see what the place was all about. After waiting about 5 minutes in line, I made my way to the bar. All of a sudden I felt like someone was watching me. I turned to the voice that spoke to me and I have to say that this man has the most amazing blue eyes I have ever seen.

He has offered to buy me a drink and I don't want to be rude so I accept it. We are soon talking and I can feel his stare upon me. He has just asked me to dance. I look down at my watch and realize that I have been gone for almost two hours. I promised my mother I wouldn't be long. Sadly I refuse his offer to dance with me. I then move to get up and start putting on my coat. He hasn't said anything to me so I start to make my way to the doors. Right as I am about to exit he calls out to me. I turn to acknowledge him. He has asked for my name, usually I would nto tell a stranger it but there is something about him that makes me what to get to know him more. I tell him my name and then leave.

Next Morning~*~*~*

Today is my first day at Sunnydale High. As I am walking up the stairs to the office, I can't help but look around and notice the different groups of people scattered around. To my left I see a group of girls who are tall and look to very snooty. To my right I see a group where everyone in the groups is wearing black, and in the middle of the group seems to be a girl. She looks to be like the leader of the group. The last group I land my eyes upon is a group that looks to be like the jocks. All of a sudden my eyes land upon the one that has his back to me. From what I can tell is that he is tall with dark spiky hair. And then all of a sudden he turns around and locks eyes with me. He starts to make his way over to me.

"Hi" he says.

"Hi"

"My name is Angelus but my friends call me Angel."

I can't believe he is talking to me. I have never had a jock talk to me before. At my last school I wasn't exactly the most popular person. God he's cute.

"You must be new here."

"Huh, Oh yes. My names Buffy, Buffy Summers."

"Nice to meet you Buffy."

Right then at that exact moment the bell had to ring.

"Well, I guess I will see you around Buffy."

"Yeah. Bye Angel. It was nice to met you."

"Nice to meet you to."

I watch as he meets up with the group of friends he was talking to earlier.

I pull out my schedule and see where I need to go for first period. Looks like Mrs.Parks Algebra II first period. Luckily the class was just around the corner from where I was standing.

I make my way to the front of the class and take a seat in the only open seat there is.

"Welcome class." the teachers says.

"It looks like we have a new student this year."

"Buffy Summers. Buffy can you please come stand next to me please?"

Oh man I hate it when your the new kid. I also hate it when the teachers make you stand in front of the class. It's so embarrassing.

"Buffy please tell the class a little about yourself."

"Hi. As you know my name is Buffy. Lets see a little about me. Well, I just moved here from Los Angeles with my mom and little sister. My favorite color is red and I hate math."

The class laughs at the last statement.

"Well, I hope I can change your mind Miss Summers. Maybe you will love math after this year."

I doubt it. I make my way back to my seat.

"Well class let's get started."

"Hi."

I turn to the girl next to me who just said hi to me.

"Hi."

"My name is Willow, Willow Rosenberg."

"Hi willow."

"If you want, I can always tutor you in math?"

"Yes thank you. I am absolutely horrible at it."

"No problem. Would you like to have lunch with me?"

"Sure."

"Good. Meet me outside at the benches located under the big tree for lunch."

"Ok. Hey willow?"

"Yeah."

"Thanks again."

"Your welcome."

I turn and try to listen to what the teacher is saying. I can already tell that I am going to hate this class.

Soon the bell rings and the students start to make their way to the door and I try to stop Willow before she leaves the class.

"Willow can you help me a sec?"

"Sure what you need?"

"Can you tell me how to get to Mr. Browns English IV class?"

"Sure. When you go out this door make a left then go all the way down the hall then make a right and it will be the first door on your left." She explains.

"Thanks Willow. I will see you at lunch."

I make my way to Mr. Browns class but it takes me about 4 mins to get there. I had to fight my way through the crowds of students, and I believe I am going to get a bruise on my ribs from all the elbows.

When I reach the class I noticed one of the girls from the snotty group I saw this morning sitting in the front of the class. I make my way to the back of the class for the seat next to the window. The rest of the hour I try and focus my attention on the teacher but I can't help but think about this Angel dude I met this morning.

TBC*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Chapter 3

Lunch Time

Buffy's POV

"Hey Willow."

"Hey."

"Guys meet Buffy Summers."

"Hi Buffy" everyone says.

"Buffy these are my friends." "This is Faith, Oz, and Tara."

"Nice to meet you all." I say.

"Hey B we were just talking about going to the Bronze tonight. You in?" Faith says.

"Um I have to ask my mom but I think it will be OK." I say.

"OK well we will be there around 8. Meet us in the VIP section." Faith says.

"The VIP section? Do you think they will let me in there?"

"Yeah. We have the hook up there."

"OK."

"So Buffy were you from?" Says Oz.

"I'm from L.A.."

"What the hell made you move here to Sunnydale?" Says Faith.

"Well me, my mom and my sister moved here after my mother divorced my father."

"Wow sorry Buffy." Says Willow.

"Hey it's OK. My mom felt we needed to get away start fresh in a new town and all."

"Well enough about me tell me about you guys!"

"Well me and Faith have know each other since we were in diapers. I met Oz and Tara when we were in the third grade. So the rest is history."

"Cool. So you guys been friends for like forever almost."

"Yeah pretty much." says Willow.

The rest of the lunch time is spent getting to know everyone better. I learned that Faith has an older brother named Xander, he's only four years older then them. He's actually the manager of the Bronze, I guess they do have the hook up as Faith said. I also learned that Xanders best friend named Spike owns the Bronze. They promised to introduced me to both of them tonight.

Well the bell just rang so we are all going our different ways and we promised to meet up tonight at the Bronze.

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Later that afternoon


"Hey mom."

"Hey baby. How was your first day of school?"

"It was OK. I like all my classes and I actually met a few people."

"Oh really. I told you would like it here."

"Mom I actually wanted to ask you if it was OK if I could hang out with them tonight?"

"Tonight? You know tonight is a school night Buffy."

"I know mom but I swear I wont be out late. I was just going to hang out with them at the Bronze for a few hours."

"The Bronze? Is this a club young lady?"

"Yes mom. But I swear it's not that bad. You remember me telling you about it the other night. And don't worry one fo the people I am hanging out with her brother is the manager there."

"Alright I guess, but I want you in this house by your curfew and no drinking and absolutely no boys." she says laughing.

"OK. I promise. Thanks mom."

I kiss her on the cheek and run up stairs to find something to wear.

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Three hours Later

"Buffy Summers down here right now. Last time I am telling you to come eat dinner." my mom yells up the stairs.

"Alright coming."

I grab my purse and head down stairs. I head into the dining room and my mom and sister are already sitting at the table and are waiting on me.

"Bout time. Geez can you be any slower?"

"Shut up squirt. I had to find the perfect outfit."

"Alright girls calm down. Now lets eat before the food gets cold."

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45 minutes later

"OK mom I have to go or I'm going to be late. I promise I will be home on time."

"Alright Alright. Go."

"Bye mom" I say as I run out of the house.

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15 minutes later

Man who knew that everyone would be here. I'm outside waiting in line to get in. Hopefully everyone wont be mad at me for being late. I think I just heard someone call my name. There it goes again. I turn to the left and try to see who it is.

"Buffy. Over here."

I look at the front of the line and I see Willow. She motions me to come to her. As I walk up there I can just feel peoples eyes on me. A couple of girls who I say this morning at school give me a nasty glare.

"Hey Willow."

"Hey. Nick she's with me." Willow tells the bouncer.

"OK. go in." he says.

Once we are in I turn to Willow and tell her thanks.

"Thanks Willow. I thought I would never get in."

"It's OK. You shouldn't have to wait in line after tonight. Come on lets Go meet up with everyone else."

As we walk upstairs to the VIP section I noticed just how packed it is in here tonight. The band is really good tonight. Willow tells the bouncer at the top of the stairs that I'm with her.

"Hey B. I thought for a second there that you wouldn't come." Faith says.

"Hey guys. Naw my moms said it was cool. I just had to eat dinner and stuff before I could leave. Sorry for being late."

"Naw it's OK."

"Hey gang" I hear behind me.

The figure just steeped up on my left. I turn to glance a t him. He's has dark hair like Faiths and is dressed in black slacks and a some kind of cartoon character shirt. I'm assuming from the information I received earlier that this is Xander.

"Hey Xan-Man" Faith says.

"Xander this is Buffy. She's knew here." Willow said.

"Hi" I say shyly.

"Sup. So your new here. Welcome."

"Thanks. It's nice to meet you."

"You guys want anything to drink? And Spike told me to tell you guys that he will be up in a little while. They are a little short handed behind the bar, so he's helping out."

We all sit down on the couches they have up here and start random conversations. Pretty soon we all start to make out way down stairs to the dance floor. After about four songs we all start to make our way back to our seats up stairs. When we get up their I noticed that our drinks are there waiting for us. I guess Xander brought them up here when we were dancing. I am talking to Tara when I hear Faith and Willow start talking to someone who just entered the room. I don't know who it is because they are standing behind me but I know that voice. I turn to see who it is.

"Buffy I would like you to meet Spike." willow says as i turn around.

OMG this is Spike? Man was I in for a surprise.

TBC*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Chapter 5

Spike's POV

"Beep, Beep, Beep" I hear ringing in my ear. I turn to the left to smack the alarm off. I can't believe 7:30 a.m. got here so fast. It just seems like I just laid down to go to bed. Well I better get up and get ready for the day.

Today's Monday, so I have a lot to do today. First off I need to go down to the hardware store to go buy some light bulbs for the men's room at the club, then I need to find call Xander and see if he wont mind coming in early tonight to help out because we are going to be short staffed tonight. Trust me for some ungodly reason we are packed on Monday nights. It's usually the kids from Sunnydale High.

I get up and take a shower, then I make my way into the kitchen to make me some breakfast. I think this morning I will make me some eggs and bacon with some toast. Just something simple.

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Soon I'm out the door and heading to the hardware store. I called Xander before I left and he said he would meet me at the club around 4, so that gives me a few hours to do what I need to do.

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It's ten minutes to four so I heading to the club. We have about 2 hours before we open, so I need to go count the inventory and make sure everyone has showed up for their shifts and make sure the place I cleaned up.

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Hour and half later and I am making my way over to Xander who is currently setting the bar up.

"Sup Xan" I say.

"Hey. So are we set for tonight?"

"Yeah. I'm going to work behind the bar tonight to help cover it. If you don't mind do you think you can cover the VIP section tonight?" I ask.

"Sure man. You sure that's all you need me to do?"

"Yeah. And tell Faith and them that I will be up there later on tonight."

"Sure man. Well I am going to go call Anya before we open. She was kind of upset that I had to come in early today." He explains.

"Sorry man, but I really needed you."

"It's OK man. Well I better go."

"Laters."

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Xander has just came down from upstairs and I'm helping to make everyone's drink orders. I see Faith and them walk down the stairs and I noticed there is someone next to Willow but I can't see their face, but all I see is a head of blond hair.

"Hey Xander, who's that girl with Willow and them?" I ask.

"Oh that's the new girl. She just moved here from L.A. Ah what's her name, she just told me. Dang it." He tries to remember. At this rate, we will be here all night.

"Ah it's OK. Wanna help me with these drinks?"

"Sure man."

As we are working on the drinks some people come up to the bar so we decide that since Faith and them are dancing we will just make theirs last.

After we finish with the customers we make the gangs drinks and as we are walking up the stairs to the VIP section I see the girl that was talking to Willow earlier talking to Tara as we enter the room.

"Hey Spikey." Says Faith.

"Hey guys. What are you all up to tonight?"

"Nothing much just hanging out." Faith says.

"Hey Spike I want you to meet a friend of mines. She just moved here from L.A.." She turns and calls out to her but I don't hear the name because I'm to busy watching Willow's new friend turn from Tara and walk towards us.

I can't believe what I'm seeing. I thought I might not see her again. Oh man if she's Willow's and Faith's friend then that must mean she goes to Sunnydale High.

"Buffy I would like you to meet Spike." Willow says.

Man she's even more beautiful tonight then last night. I wonder if she will dance with me tonight or maybe at least we can talk more.

"Nice to see you again Buffy." I smile.

"Hey William um Spike I mean."

"Spike you can call me Spike. Everyone else does." I say to her.

"You to know each other?" Willow ask. I can tell she confused.

"Yeah I met Buffy here last night at the bar." I explain.

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Buffy and Spike's POV

Twenty minutes later Buffy and I are sitting on the sofa in the corner and are talking about any and everything.

"I didn't think I would see you again." I explain.

"Yeah sorry about running out on you last night. I had promised my mom I wouldn't be gone long." I smile at him and explain.

"It's OK I'm just glad your here now."

"I'm glad I'm here to." I smile at him.

"Would you like a refill?"

"Yeah thanks. Here let me go with you?"

"OK but only if you want to."

"Yeah."

As we are walking down the stairs, I put my hand on her lower back as we continue our conversations. Soon we are making our way through the crowd of people and are now standing at the bar.

"What would you like?" I ask her.

"Coke is fine."

"Johnny two cokes please." I notice her pulling out some cash from her purse.

"Oh, don't worry about paying. Since you are friends with me, you don't have to pay. Anything you want you can have no charge." I tell her

"OK thanks." She says as she puts the money back into her purse.

Soon we make our way back to our seats upstairs. As the night wears on, me and Spike get to know each other more and I have to say, not only is he hot, but man he is such a gentlemen. I can tell he is flirting with me and I must say I am flirting back. But I know before anything happens, I have to tell him my age.

"Buffy, I was wondering if you would like to go out with me Saturday night? On a date I mean." Man am I nervous.

"Spike I would love to but there's something I must tell you." I can see his smile fade some.

"Sure what is it?"

"Um. Well I'm only seventeen." I say nervously.

Boy was I in for a shock from his reaction. I guess he not what I thought I would expect.

TBC *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Chapter 6

Buffy & Spikes POV

'OK Spike you can do this. It's easy just ask her out. You have been flirting with her all night and shes been flirting back, so you know she likes you just be a man and ask her.' I coach myself.

"Buffy, I was wondering if you would like to go out with me Saturday night? On a date I mean."

'See that wasn't so bad. I knew you could do it. Ok buddy focus. You need to find out her answer.'

"Spike I would love to but there's something I must tell you." My smile fades some.


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'Ok so maybe she doesn't like you. What an idiot you are. You should have seen this coming. Of course she has a boyfriend. Who wouldn't date her. Have you seen her?' Spike thought to himself

'Ok Buffy how do you break it to him? You just have to say it. I'm sure he will understand. Ok he's saying something. Pay attention.'

"Sure what is it?" he asks

"Um. Well. I'm only seventeen." 'See that wasn't so bad.'

"Seventeen?" 'Wow. Wasn't expecting that. I guess I kind of was since she goes to school with Willow and Faith, but it's not that bad. Age ain't nothing but a number, right?'

"Yeah. I turn eighteen in March. I'm sorry I did not mention it before. I was kind of nervous about telling you." I explain

"It's OK. I don't have a problem with you being seventeen. To me, age is just a number. It's what on the inside that counts the most to me."

"Wow. You don't? That's really sweet and I feel the same way. To me age is just a number to. Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure. Ask away."

"How old are you exactly? I am assuming you are in your early twenties right?"

"Right you are. I am 22 actually. Thanks for not thinking I'm some old geezer." I tell her.

"You are very welcomed. Ok. Now that we have our ages out of the way, I would love to go out with you. Now I know that us going out would be against the law, and my mother would never let me go out, especially now if I tell her you are 22 years old, but I would still like to go out."

"Yeah that is probably true. Man I hate being old." I laugh

She giggles. "Well we can go out, but we might have to keep it a secret." Buffy say seriously.

"We can. But only if it's what you want. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable about it." I say to her.

"Yeah. It's OK with me if it's OK with you. So how about you pick a place and time and I will meet you there. How's that sound?" I say to Spike.

I smile at her. "Ok. Sounds great to me. How about we meet at the fountain in the park around 8 this Saturday night. Naw as far as were we are going, that will be a surprise.?"

"A surprise? What kind of surprise? I like surprises!" I smile back at him.

"Well what kind of surprise would it be if I told you the surprise? Just be there and you will find out, and dress casual. Where we are going, you might need to wear casual clothes."

"Ok. I will meet you there." I say to him.

We continue talking about everyday stuff. I go on to tell him how I met Willow and the others, and he tells me all about his business. I have to say he makes me laugh.

'Man I can't believe I have a date with this beautiful women. Man am I lucky. Now I have to make sure this is a perfect date. I don't want to ruin it.'

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Twenty Minutes Later

I look down at my watch and notice the time. I have to be home in about 20 minutes.

"Well I better go. I have to be in for curfew, and if I'm not there on time, my mom will have my head." I say shyly.

"Well we better get you going. I want you to have your head for the date. Wouldn't be any fun without looking into your beautiful eyes all night." I smile at her.

I can tell I am blushing. 'He is so sweet.' "Why thank you Spike for the beautiful compliment." I smile back.

"You are very welcome Buffy." I say as I look into her beautiful eyes.

*~*~*~*~*~*

As we are getting up from out seats, I see Willow and the others start to make their way toward us.

"Hey guys. We were just going to go downstairs to dance, you guys wanna come join us?" Willow asks.

"Sorry Willow I can't. I have to get home. I'll see you guys at school tomorrow OK!" I tell her.

"Ok. Well it was nice to have you here tonight. I hope you enjoyed it and I will see you tomorrow."

"I had a very good time tonight." I glance at Spike as I say that.

"Ok. Let me walk you to the door. Do you need a ride? I'd be happy to drop you off." Spike asks Buffy.

"Um no. I don't live far. I can walk." I tell him as we walk down the stairs.

*~*~*~*~*

Soon we make it to the door, and right before I walk out of it I turn to him and tell him how much of a good night I had.

"I had a great night Spike. Thank you for everything."

"Hey. I'm glad you had a good time. So I will see you soon?"

"Yeah. Well I better go before I'm late. It was nice to meet you again Spike." I tell him.

"It was nice to meet you again to Buffy. "

I watch as she turns around and walks out the door. I can't believe I actually have a date with this beautiful angel. Oh man, what am I going to do on our date? Well I will have to think of something on my own. I sure as hell can't go to Faith or Willow for this one.

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An Hour later

As I'm getting ready for bed, I can't stop thinking about my date I have this Saturday night with Spike. Man is he so cute. He has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. To bad I can't tell Willow about my date. But man is it worth it. I just hope my mother wont fund out about this, or she will kill Spike then me.

Oh man, what am i going to wear? I wonder what we are going to do. Well I better get to sleep. I need all the sleep I can get.

TBC *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*