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An hour had already passed since his stimulating dance episode with Buffy and Spike is still in a bit of a haze. He had absolutely no clue how ever got to the dance floor. It was almost like being in a dream. One minute it was all ogle on his part and the next thing he knew he was being tugged towards her like a moth being drawn to a flame.


He had been so into the moment that he temporarily let his guard down and was about to reveal his deepest feelings for her in a form of a kiss. A kiss that he was glad he refrained from doing since the overwhelming humiliation and disappointment came later on to bite him in the ass the moment she told him that she’d mistaken him for Riley.


How could he have been such a fool? How could he have even led himself to believe that Buffy would ever dance that way with him?


Still annoyed with himself, he carefully watched his angel open her gifts like a jolly 5 year-old kid. He couldn't bring himself to think just how close he'd been to ruining her special night.


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"Oh my God! " Buffy exclaimed when she had opened the gift that she got from Willow.


The red head got her a pair of silver earrings. Buffy couldn’t help but squeel with so much glee the moment she realized that it was the same pair that they 've been both gawking at when they were at mall about a week before. "Oh Wills! I don’t know what to say.” She hugged Willow.


“Well gee how about –Thanks, Willow. You’re absolutely the greatest.” Her friend quipped.


Buffy giggled. “Thanks, Wills. You’re the greatest.” Then added for good measure.”and.I Mean.it.”


“Awwwwe….Don’t mention it.” They hugged again.


When their hugfest finally ended, Buffy proceeded to open her next present.


Buffy smiled knowingly when she saw that Oz's gift was a CD. It was a compilation of the Best of Christina Aguilera. She's not a fan of Christina but she’s so delighted to know that her one time karaoke performance two years ago had made a memorable impression on her friends. "Willow told me how much you liked some of her songs." He told her sheepishly.


"Love it! Thanks Oz!"


Anya gave Buffy a Victoria Secret lace underwear that barely leaves anything to the imagination. "Just a little something to make it more interesting with your orgasm friend." She told Buffy giddily.


Buffy gave her thanks while her face turned into a deep shade of red. Willow on the other hand, noticed the way Spike shifted uncomfortably in his seat and wondered what that was all about.


"What a coincidence! It just so happens that I have the gift that would keep all your girly stuffs and CDs! " Xander beamed proudly as he fished out his gift from under the table.


Buffy’s eyes twinkled at the sight of a beautiful medium sized wooden chest before her. "Wow! Did you make this yourself?!" she asked, recalling Xander's little obsession for carpentry.


"Well I was going to give you one those skimpy lingerie. " He told her jokingly. " But then I found out that Anya's already giving you one."


"This is really great, Xander," Buffy gave him a firm hug. " Thank you."


"Anything for you Buffster!" Xander replied gleefully.


By that time, the only gifts she had not received yet were from Spike and Riley. Buffy looked tentatively at her best friend and was surprised to have already found him looking at her with an unfathomable expression on his face. Her heart skipped a beat.


Riley however, took the next initiative and handed her a nicely wrapped small box with a big golden bow on top to complete the presentation.


As she was about to open it, she spied somebody stood behind Spike out of the corner of her eye. Drusilla.


Buffy tried to appear normal while inside she was already fuming as she saw the brunette whispered something into her best friend's ear.


"You guys have to excuse me." Spike announced and then looked at Buffy. "I....I just needed to take care of something." Then he was already up from his seat, dragging Dru along with him.


When Buffy opened her gift, her smile did not reach her eyes. If her mind wasn't elsewhere, she would have even noticed that it was a 14K Yellow Gold Basket Weave Design Diamond Bracelet. One of those really expensive kinds. However, at that moment all she could think about was Spike and the woman who was once again about to take advantage of her best friend's heart. " Excuse me guys. I- I just needed to go.... to the bathroom." She was off, not even bothering to see her friends' response.


Buffy followed Spike outside the club " Spike!" she called out. " I need to talk to you for a minute."


Spike told Dru to wait before he approached her. "Sorry about that, luv. I just needed to discuss something important with Dru."


"Actually, that’s what I'd like to talk to you about." Buffy told him. “I already know, Spike.”


"You know?"


"I don't get it. I don't know what you see in her that's making you act this way." She caught a glimpse of Dru, crossing her arms with an amused grin on her face.


"What do you mean? I was just-"


" Don't take me for a fool, Will-yum! I already know what you've been up to." She accused, her eyes darting towards the brunette. "With her!"


"And pray tell what am I exactly doing?" he crossed his arms. He had no idea where her accusations were all coming from but it held his interest. Could it be that she's jealous? He was about to ask her the question but then he hesitated. What was he thinking! There he was again, getting his hopes up on whatever conclusion his desperate mind could muster.


"You were...You and Dru..."


His mouth opened to argue but he closed it again just as quickly. Instead, he cocked an eyebrow.


"Ugggh! You know what? I'm fed up with you and your pathetic excuse for a girlfriend! " Buffy said, then added as an afterthought that was laced with contempt before she turned to leave. "Former!"


"Like Captain Cardboard is any better." He snorted.


His latest remark instantly halted her steps. She turned to face him once again but this time, her eyes were now filled with rage. "What does that supposed to mean?"


"Buffy," he sighed. "Riley is not good enough for you, pet." There, he said it.


She looked at him incredulously. "Oh let me rephrase that, Bleached Wonder because what you actually mean is I'm not good enough to be with anyone period! "


"Hold it right there, Summers. You got it all wrong. That's not what I meant."


"Is that so? From how I see it, nobody will be ever good enough for ol’ Buffy Summers whenever you're concerned! I'm so tired of your 'overprotective brother' crap! You always come up with a reason why I shouldn't be with any guy. Like when we were back in high school. You kept telling me that the boy I’d been crushing on for years is actually gay."


"Scott IS gay. He's a soddin nancy boy, Buffy. The entire school knew that. Even the bloody principal was aware of that" He pointed out.


"All right, so if he's gay, what about Owen? He's not gay is he? He's just too aggressive you say and you can tell this with just one look and I haven't even dated the guy yet.” Buffy gave him a purely disgruntled look.” So tell me oh wise one what led you to the conclusion that Riley is not good enough for me."


"He doesn't make you happy." He finally told her, praying that she didn't notice the amount of emotion that he held behind those words.


"What makes you think I'm not happy?"


"Come on, luv. It’s me who you're talking to here. You deserve someone better. "


"So who do you think is that someone who's capable of making me happy, Spike?" She challenged, moving herself closer to him until their faces were barely inches apart.


I am, With her lips so unbelievably close, all he could think about is how easy it is if he could just give in and finally taste those inviting lips of hers. He could not bring himself to answer her.


"I know what this is about." she told him. "You're just jealous."


He stiffened. Did she already suspect the truth? "What? Me, Jealous? Are you off your bird!"


"Off my bird! I don't even know what means you insensitive prick!"


"It means, that you’ve already gone completely carrot top, Summers."


"I’m crazy? You’re the one to talk Mr. I love to shag the looniest ho in Sunnydale.”


"You know what? To hell with you Summers! Just go back to Captain Boring. Dru and I will head out of your way."


"Fine! Just go and do whatever you want to do with that vapid ho!"


"Don't worry I will!" Spike answered defiantly.


"Fine!”


“Fine!”


They grunted in unison just before they turned around at the exact same moment and went their separate ways.



TBC

A/N: Thank again for the awesome reviews.





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