Dawn couldn't help herself. Besides, flirting came naturally to her. Beaming a smile at Xander's friend she signaled him to sit down next to her at the edge of the pool. Spike accepted, his feet dangling in the water over the edge. Looking at the younger girl in the eyes he felt a recognition in her face. Spike took a chance..."Your older sister, the one my mate met, she wouldn't happen to have green eyes like yours would she?"
"Buffy? Uh, yea she does. Although I think mine are a bit brighter," She added, the sisters were always competing, even in the littlest things.
"Medium blonde-brown hair, up to here?" Spike lifted his hand to about his chest and smiled when Dawn nodded again.
"And your last name…wouldn't happen to be…"
"Summers. Why are you asking, do you want to write a biography or something?"
Spike had to contain himself. The ridiculous routine he went through with the chit at the front desk, just to find out the rooms of all the women with the last name Summers, and here he was, sitting poolside with the younger sister. "I found something that belongs to your sister and I was hoping to return it to her, personally."
Dawn shifted her body and placed both hands on Spike's shoulders roughly. "You found Mr. Gordo?! Oh my God! She was totally freaking out when we got on board."
"She named her stuffed bacon Mr. Gordo?"
Dawn smirked and removed her hands, kicking her feet softly in the pool. "I'd like to hear you say that to her face. She is very sensitive about that pig."
"I'll make sure then to refrain myself from insulting the pig in front of her."
"Hey, Spike!"
Turning too slowly to see who had called him, the next thing he knew he was being pushed into the water, hearing laughs and shouts behind. Treading water he looked up into the face of a smiling woman. "Anya right? Once I get out, you are very much going to regret that."
Anya laughed nervously, "Xander was the one who dared me to do it."
Spike smirked as he climbed the steps in the pool, "Is that so?"
Xander raising his hands up for protection slowly took steps back as a very wet and menacing Spike came towards him. "I didn't think she'd do it, buddy, honestly." Side glancing at Anya for ratting him out, she only replied with a guilty smile and a silent sorry.
Spike suddenly stopping, smiled and shrugged his shoulders. "Sure whatever you say then. No worries."
Xander's face showed pure shock. "Really? Wow I didn't think--" Suddenly it was Xander staggering and losing balance, falling into the pool.
Glory's face glowed with triumph as she stood where Xander seconds before stood. "Looks like I'm not the only one who needs a little help here and then Spikey." Laughing he gave her a soft congratulatory clap on the back and walked her over to the rest of the gang and introduced her.
"Guys, this is my sister Glory. She's melodramatic and pushy but you can't help but love 'er."
Glory cocked her head thinking about her introduction from Spike and smiled, "He's pretty much right I suppose."
Willow nodded, "Well at least your honest about that, so brownie points for you."
Spike looking around asked Glory where Oz ran off to, she shrugged her shoulders in a bored fashion, "He ran off with some people at the mere mention of guitar playing."
Spike laughed, Oz was as attached to his guitar as if it were his own beating heart. He should have known it'd be only a matter of hours until Oz found a group on the cruise to play with.
A few hours went by and the sun was already setting, suggesting that they should start leaving, Dawn grabbed her clothes and slipped it on. "So are you three doing anything tonight?"
"No," Spike answered, sounding a little too eager. Xander flashed Glory a look who only shook her head and motioned for him to stay quiet.
Dawn clapped her hands. "Wonderful! We're going exploring for a great restaurant to take Buffy out to tonight. See, Buffy just got out of a really bad breakup and--ow!" Dawn leaned back and turned menacing eyes to Willow. "Why are you always hitting me?"
"Because…you shouldn't be telling Buffy's business to people we just met." Turning her head towards Spike, Glory and Xander she added a, 'No offense'.
"None taken sweet'art. I understand completely and respect you for wanting to keep your best friend safe. Is it even alright if we tag along? I mean, I don't want us to be intruding--"
"Oh no, its totally cool. The more the merrier!"
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"Are you sure Glory doesn't want to join us for dinner? I mean, isn't she going to be bored staying in the room all night?" Dawn escorted Spike and Xander to the room where Buffy, Willow, and her were staying after taking a quick detour to fetch Mr. Gordo. The gang were still poolside, wanting to stay for just a little while longer while Dawn excused herself to give Buffy a heads up to get ready for tonight.
Spike laughed, "Glory never allows for herself to get bored for too long. Most like she'll go out and take a walk along the shopping strip. She always finds something fun to do."
"Or someone." Xander added.
"Oi! Watch it. She's still my sister. Plus we've got a minor with us so keep your jokes PG13."
"Hey, I am legally an adult. Just turned eighteen last weekend. I can get into clubs and buy you cigarettes. Not that I will. Cause smoking is bad."
"Alright, alright," Spike said with a chuckle. "You're an adult. No need to get all defensive. I can really tell you two are sisters."
Dawn smiled as she slid her card key into the door and welcomed them inside. "You guys can take a seat over on the couches over there if you like. Would you like anything to drink?"
"Water'll do." Xander said plopping onto the couch.
"No thanks pet. But uh, can I use your restroom?"
"Sure, its right over there, at the end of the room."
Turning her back she walked over to the kitchen area to get two glasses of cold water.
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Buffy was having a hell of a time trying to figure out what to wear tonight. During the last hour and a half of moping around in her room, something finally clicked. What was she doing feeling sorry for herself? She was in a bad relationship and now she's out of it. No need to be depressed about it. Further more she was onboard one of the most luxurious ships in the world. She needed to stop moping and get a hold of reality. She didn't need Angel, she had her friends, a loving sister and she had a whole week to let loose and have the fun she long deserved.
Holding up a black dress against her body, Buffy stared at her reflection in the mirror. "Hello, my name is Buffy Slut Summers. Come sex me." Shaking her head she tossed the black and grabbed a new outfit from the drawer. A white collared shirt with a long pencil black skirt.
"I'm not here for fun sorry, I'm here cause I'm a prude." She made a face at herself and tossed her 11th choice into a pile of rejected outfits. Sighing loudly in frustration she angrily placed her hands on her hips. "What are you looking at?" Buffy scowled at the mirror.
You deserve to be happy Buffy. I mean, look at how hot you look. Your still young, your pretty, don't worry too much, just have fun. Staring into the ceiling she nodded. I give really good advice. Suddenlu Buffy stared at herself in the mirror,"What am I doing?! Have I finally gone insane? Why am I talking to myself like I'm a patient and a shrink?!" Snapping her out of her thoughts, Buffy heard noises coming from outside. Her friends were back, they all had a good sense of fashion, maybe they could help. Opening the door she walked out into the parlor…
Xander was sitting on one of the sofas thinking hard about the turn of events. Spike knew that Oz, Glory and him planned the cruise as a bachelor's gift to him, but what Spike didn't know was that they were throwing a party for him as well. That party was set for tonight. However, because Spike so eagerly wanted to go to dinner plans changed. Sighing, he made a few phone calls cancelling any reservations and plans for the night postponing them to the next available date. He hung up his phone when he saw her walking out and he stared silently as she obliviously walked past him toward her younger sister. Taking in the sight he gulped. There she was walking past him in nothing but her black lingerie!
Brushing her hair with her fingers Buffy stopped five feet away from Dawn, and in a whining voice complained, "Dawn! I cannot find anything to wear tonight. Call Andrew too, I need him here to make a decision for me."
Dawn turned around and froze. Mouth gaping open, she slowly raised a finger and pointed in Xander's direction. Turning her head quickly Buffy spotted Xander who nervously waved at her. "Xander? Oh my god!" Trying to cover her body Buffy asked him politely to turn around so she could walk back into her room. Just before she started walking, she heard the bathroom door open behind her and she turned on her heels quickly to see who it was. Her face suddenly became hot with embarrassment and her feet firmly planted to the ground, despite the sinking feeling in her stomach to just run away and hide forever.
The man in front of her looked at the choice of clothing the woman in front of him was wearing and the only thing he could mutter out was a simple, "bloody hell…"
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(: Hehe…R&R. I originally had the fourth chapter connected with this one but I think by leaving a cliffhanger its more dramatic. Plus, I had some last minute urges to add some things in the fourth chappie so don't worry, the spuffyness shall continue, a lot, next chapter. Sorry for cutting the chapter short, hope you enjoy this mini one!
