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The doorbell rang and Riley eagerly opened the door to his bungalow.


“Hi. I hope I’m not late.” Buffy greeted with a smile. A smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.


Riley hid a smirk as he helped Buffy out of her coat. “ Nope. You’re just in time. Mom’s still in the kitchen. You’re in for a treat because she’s just about ready to serve my favorite crab soufflé.”


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Meanwhile, Xander sat anxiously by the lounge area inside the Bronze. He and Anya were supposed meet-up, hang around for a bit before they head out and watch a movie. He was very much looking forward to their time alone since Anya had been very busy with school projects recently that they hardly saw one another that entire week..



He had it all planned out- watch a movie then hang-out inside his basement and ask Anya to spend the night. Spring break had already begun and he intended to make up for every moment they’ve spent away from each other. Oh how he missed her. His eyes twinkled and heart skipped a beat in anticipation each time the doorway had opened to oncoming patrons. So when a very familiar looking bleached blonde came barging into the club, his head automatically bent down and repeatedly pounded on the table before him.



“Oh no…” Xander whimpered as Spike marched his way to his area.



Minutes later, Xander groaned inwardly as Spike literally jumped his ass of his seat and checked on his phone the fifth time around. He’d practically done this each time that he heard someone else’s phone rang. Even if every single one of them did not nearly sounded at all like his own ring tone.


“What?” Spike asked when he caught-up on his friend’s very annoyed expression.


“Something’s up and you’d better tell me. So spill.”


“You read me like a book,” Spike told him as he took a big gulp from his bottle of beer.


“Well, I don’t have to read you. No actual reading necessary. Usually whenever you’re like this, either you had too much coffee at breakfast or you’re just plain skittish about a certain blonde who goes by the name of Buffy.”


Spike regarded the brunette thoughtfully. It would be so out of his character but he’d been itching to tell someone ever since he and Buffy went their separate ways that day. It was one of those things he needed to do in order to assure himself that that day had indeed really happened.


“ BuffyandIkissed.” Spike muttered quickly.


“Huh?”



“We kissed.


Xander’s eyes went wide. “You and…” Then when Spike nodded, it turned into smaller slits as a broad smile suddenly formed across his face. “Wow! You finally did it! “


Xander gave him a pat on the back.” I’m proud of you, man! I’m glad you finally told her coz I’m beginning to worry that you were going to let her marry Riley.”



But there were something the way his friend had refused to meet his eyes that made Xander ask. “You did tell her about what you feel about her, didn’t you?”



“Actually…”



Xander shook his head in utter disbelief.” Spike Giles, you’re absolutely…” he paused then shook his head before he continued, “You know what? I couldn’t even find the right adjective that would go with your strange behavior.”



“Try hopeless.” Spike told him gruffly.



“Yeah I can’t say that I don’t agree with you there, man. Anyway, how did it go? She didn’t slap your face or anything? Most importantly, did she kiss you back?”



“Who kissed Spike back?” Anya’s curious chirpy voice suddenly emerged from behind them.



“Hi honey.” Xander greeted his girlfriend.



“No don’t stop now!” Anya added, taking the seat behind the brunette before accepting the light kiss from Xander. “This is interesting news. Who did you kiss,Spike? Wait a minute. Did you just got back with Drusilla?” She asked Spike with a frown.




“Hell no.” Came Spikes abrupt reply.



“He kissed Buffy.” Xander told her with an amused grin.



“Well it’s about time! So I assuming that she responded pretty well. Please tell me that she did!”



Both Xander and Anya waited eagerly for his reply.




“She did.” At his answer, the couple gave out the breath they were holding.



“That’s great!” Anya squealed excitedly. “Oh I definitely got to hear Buffy’s side of the story.” Like how much she enjoyed the kiss. “Where is she by the way?”


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Buffy tried to appear interested as Riley’s mom went on about their latest cruise.
She took a quick glance at her watch and could not believe that only 10 full minute had passed since they’ve started dinner.



“Seriously Riley, the two of you should go on a cruise right after your wedding. They have an amazing spa package that Buffy will surely love.”



“Yes, your mom practically had her spa treatments done each day of that 5 day cruise.”



“Spa treatments are my weakness. Tell me, who would say no to two hours of massage and relaxation.” Kate told them excitedly.



“I guess that’s a woman thing. I’d rather spend the afternoon by the pool than have a spa treatment.” Riley told his mom as he gave his fiancé a grin. “ How about you, Buffy?”



Buffy plastered a fake smile on her face. “I like being pampered so the answer is yes.”




“Oh, you don’t need to go to a spa for you to be pampered.” Riley winked at her, before giving her a light kiss on the head.



That simple act alone had caused Buffy’s stomach to slightly turn.



His parents were not making it easier for her either. Seriously, if Kate mentions the word “spa” again, she’s going to scream. Sighing inwardly, she toyed with her soufflé and contemplated on whether she should tell them that she’s allergic to crabs.


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“What do you mean she’s having dinner with Riley and his parents?” Anya asked in a hysterical manner.



“I called her up this afternoon. I was going to ask her if we could spend some time alone to talk.”
Spike began. ”But unfortunately, she was kind of busy, preparing for her dinner date with the Finns so she kind of told me she’ll call me later.”



“ Am I missing something here? Why is Buffy still spending time with Riley when the two of you are obviously together now?




“As it turned out Ahn, our boy here had chickened out again.” Xander explained.




“So let me get this straight. The two of you kissed?”



Spike nodded.



“And somehow you ran out time like what usually happens on soap opera shows and didn't able to tell her how you really feel about her after that one kiss.”



“Kisses.” Spike muttered quickly.



“Come again.” Anya and Xander asked in unison, their face suddenly alert.



“There was actually more…than just one kiss. “



“You kissed twice and you still haven’t told her!!!!” Anya exclaimed in exasperation.



“Actually there was three if count the one we did at the dorm.”



Xander shook his head in disbelief. “ You made out in your dorm room and yet you made it sound like it’s no big deal!”



“Well, we did not make-out, it was more like…practicing for our act. I know it may sound silly, but it was something I looked-up in the net. It’s called getting into the character. I thought it was pretty effective because for a while, Buffy seemed be into it as well. She even said yes when I proposed to her back at the parking lot.”



Anya and Xander’s mouth fell at what the bleached blonde had told them.



“You proposed…..” Xander repeated mutely.



“And she said yes…” Anya added, staring into space.



“Yeah.” Spike confirmed.




“Okay. I sort of promised myself that I wouldn’t do this to you again but-“ Anya smacked Spike hard on the back of his head.



“Ow!” Spike whined.” Why the bloody hell did you do that for?….No wait! Don’t answer that.” He immediately added, realizing just how crazy his situation was.



Anya grabbed Spike by his hand and pulled him up on his feet.



“What are you doing?” The bleached blonde asked, utterly surprised by Anya’s abrupt reaction.



“We’re going to Riley's.” She answered curtly. “And you’re coming with.”


So much for his plan to spend some time alone with his girlfriend. Xander grunted. He had absolutely no intention of coming along since Anya and her abrupt decisions would usually spell disaster.


“Can I stay here and just- ow! ”Xander wailed when Anya came back and harshly grabbed him by the arm. “So that’s a no, then.”




TBC


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