Chapter 20 Wild
A/N: So sorry for the long wait I was having trouble with this chapter and it's rather short but at one point is was so long and I had to cut it down. Then I realized I didn't like it and started over. So needless to say it took way longer than I wanted. But it's here and it's a bridge chapter because now things will just flow. If I have my way this story will along with the rest of my stories will be completed by the end of July. So here it is and yes it's a sweet chapter you'll love it. Enjoy.
It was Spirit Week with a theme each day; Wednesday was the Powder Puff game, Friday the Homecoming game and then Saturday the dance. All last week was the Homecoming King and Queen race and surprisingly Cordelia wasn't running. She has been working at the pub that it didn't seem to matter. She was going to the dance but not running. Buffy and Willow were playing on the Senior team for Powder Puff and Angel, Spike and Xander were the Senior cheerleaders. But there was a problem last year there wasn't an issue but this year the Homecoming dance fell on a competition for Buffy. It was the qualifying rounds to enter into Regional's. She would make it to the dance but she wouldn't have enough time to get into a dress with hair and makeup.
At first she was a little upset but at least she would be going to the dance. Well actually she would be in a dress her skating leotard and this year's was pretty. It was blue a very soft light blue so ok it wasn't the dress she had in mind but you work with what you get. Today though was going to be fun it was the Powder Puff game and Buffy was on her way to Angel's place she had to help him get into makeup. Claire answered the door smiling at Buffy as she came in. Willow was going to get Spike and Xander ready.
"Angel!" Patrick called out with a video camera in hand he was so excited to see Angel dressed up. Angel came down the stairs and Joyce covered her mouth so she wouldn't laugh out loud. All the guys were fitted into a skirt and cheer top. Patrick smiled as he pressed the record button.
"This is awesome," He commented and Buffy fought hard not to laugh. Angel just stood there not all that thrilled but Buffy knew he would have fun soon.
"Why does she get the good clothes?" Angel asked because Buffy was in flannel boxers that had their graduation year and a red t-shirt with a football on it saying Powder Puff in the center. On the back she had a number and it the number 6 indicating her 6.0 scores she gets. They all made their way into the kitchen and Dawn was with them as well. Angel sat in the chair as Buffy pulled out her makeup kit and being a skater she had tons of makeup. She looked at eye shadow wondering which one would go with his eyes. One thing was for sure she would never forget this as she picked a shade and started. After she was done with the makeup she put the wig on him all the while Patrick was videotaping this all with a smile.
Buffy put the wig on and fixed it. This was supposed to be funny, dramatic and slightly disturbing so she took stepped back and everyone fought not to laugh.
"It's like the daughter I never had," Patrick said smiling. "Oh this is the perfect payback." Angel got up still in shock he was doing this. "Claire get a picture of them."
"Give me a copy," Joyce added.
"Angel you're pretty," Dawn added.
"I'm pretty?" He asked and she nodded.
"Uh huh you're pretty." She said again and Angel thought well that was nice to know. He then took a spot next to Buffy and they posed for a picture and then were off before any other jokes and comments could be made by his father. At the school the two found Spike and Xander and they had makeup too.
"Wow Spike," Angel was about to say, Spike had make up and a Merlyn Monroe wig with a pink bow in it and Willow even drew in the famous mole above his lip.
"Shut up," Spike cut him off.
"Yeah you should talk Angelica," Xander added it was going to be a long day.
The evening came around and on the home side of the stands were Seniors and Senior parents and the visitor's side were the Juniors. So far the Seniors were winning but now was everyone's favorite part the half time show the boys to perform. First it was the Junior boys and it was too funny. Now the Senior boys came onto the field and Buffy was dying to see this because her boyfriend and two other friends were dancing out there. There were cat calls going off left and right and the boys formed a straight line ready to perform. Buffy was all smiles and up in the stands were Joyce, Dawn, Patrick, Claire, Doyle and Giles.
"This seems so degrading," Giles commented.
"It's awesome," Patrick corrected the coach while video began to recording. The music started and the boys started to dance. 'All my single ladies, all my single ladies, all my single ladies, all my single ladies, now put your hands up,' And everyone went wild because the boys actually danced very well to it. Buffy laughed watching Angel it was too perfect.
"It takes a real man to do this," Willow commented to Buffy and she nodded because she had a real man. 'I'm too sexy for my shirt,' Again everyone laughed as the boys danced trying to be sexy as more songs played and then another song came on. This song made everyone cheer and whistle 'Girl look at that body, girl look at that body, girl look at that body, I work out. Girl look at that body, girl look at that body, girl look at that body, I work out. When I walk in the spot this is what I see, everybody stops and staring at me. I got a passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it…I'm sexy and I know it.' The boys did what was called a shimmied and danced and the girls cheered and Buffy could feel herself get hot and red in the face but this was so funny. 'Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle yeah, I'm sexy and I know it. Girl look at that body, girl look at that body, girl look at that body, I work out. Girl look at that body, girl look at that body, girl look at that body, I work out. I'm sexy and I know it.' The boys ended with a cute sexy pose and everyone cheered. While it was so embarrassing Angel, Spike and Xander had so much fun.
The last touchdown was made and the Seniors won twenty to fourteen. The Seniors cheered and ran around the field hugging each other. Buffy ran to Angel and jumped into his arms. They kept their title which seems to be a trend with Buffy. It was a good night and it took her mind off her competition on Saturday.
The pep rally came and went and everyone got to see the boy's Powder Puff show and it got everyone hyped for the Homecoming game. This was somewhat Riley's night and they should win the team should be an easy beat, sacrificial lamb so to speak. The Loser's Club was here to watch because it was one of the last games that they will be going to. They had three weeks of football left well the regular season at least. Senior night was a big thing if you were the football team, the band, color guard, dance line, cheerleaders and JROTC. There was another Senior night for all the Seniors and there is where awards and scholarships are passed out.
The five were in stands cheering as drumline played for everyone before the game. Tomorrow was Buffy qualifying rounds and she had no reason to be nervous but she was. This year was important the year that led up to the Olympics because this year is when people start looking. Buffy didn't know who she'd be up against as the season went on not until Nationals would she know who her American competitors were or possibly her American teammates and Worlds would tell her who she might be facing again. If she won Worlds she was on the American team for sure and that's what she hoped for.
"You nervous about tomorrow?" Willow asked and Buffy shrugged and Angel put an arm around her.
"Still have a lot of work on my shows but no not too worried." Buffy answered.
"What's this year's show called?" Xander asked before shoving a hot dog into his mouth.
"Do you ever stop eating?" Willow asked and he shrugged as he put more of the hot dog in his mouth. This year's show had an interesting name to it and she looked over to Angel. She actually helped design this year's show with Jenny and Giles and it was a very elegant show. Last year was aggressive because she had to be aggressive to get back in. This year was going to be a little softer but that didn't mean Buffy had an easy show. To be soft and elegant on the ice with a show like this meant extra work because she had these long poses. It was a different type of hard work.
"The show is called Angelus," Buffy answered and she turned to Angel. Angelus was Latin for angel. It had a beautiful yet an undertone that was dark and wicked. Angel had that same feel he was beautiful but yet if he wanted he could be dark and wicked. She was dedicating a show to him and he smiled and leaned in and kissed her.
"You two always have to make out?" Spike asked and they pulled away smiling as the sweet mood was once again killed by Spike. As they pulled away the war chant started and everyone started to sway. The first half of Senior was coming to end soon and it was going by so quickly.
The Homecoming dance was here and the theme was Mardi Gras. The gang got a limo to the dance but Buffy wasn't with them she wouldn't be there until about halfway through the dance. At the dance the gym was decorated nicely with the colors and themes. The rumor that was going around was Cordelia Chase wasn't running for Queen which was odd. But that wasn't the odd rumor the big rumor was Faith and Buffy were the two runner ups for the title. Buffy had no intention of running for Queen let alone she didn't have the time.
Buffy was on her way from the competition with Giles. She had no dress because she didn't know if she was going to make it for the dance so she didn't buy one. As the competition schedule came out though and she saw when she was going to skate and how many other girls were cutting out from competing she realized she would make it to the dance but still had no time to get ready. She had the mirror out touching up her makeup and making sure her hair was in place. Her hair was up but had the coolest braid in it that Jenny did and she wanted to keep it for the dance. She wore her blue leotard and her ballet slippers as well. She would stand out but then again she always stood out. Her knee was still taped up and the tape was under her tights.
"You look beautiful." Giles commented to her and she smiled as they got closer to the school. She fixed her leotard and Giles pulled up to the school and she was about to get out. "Hey," Buffy looked back to her coach. "Amazing job tonight Buffy," She smiled. "Listen I want you to have fun tonight you only get one Senior Homecoming dance." She smiled and gave him a hug and headed inside. Buffy looked around as the lights were going everywhere and she was looking for her boyfriend. She felt horrible for not being around for the first half and riding in the limo. She also felt so out of place because she saw all the other girls' dresses and they were so beautiful. She looked down at her little leotard and felt so out of place. About the only thing she had close to these girls was her hair was up in a nice braid. There was a braid on both sides and then in the back her hair was in a giant braid that was in twisted in a loose bun.
Buffy kept looking through the massive crowd looking for her friends and then she ran into Faith.
"Love the dress Buffy," Faith said smiled and crossed her arms. "and the shoes," She looked at her little ballet slippers. "What were you doing?"
"I think it looks good." Cordelia came over and Buffy looked over. Cordelia walked over and stood next to Buffy and since both Faith and Cordelia were in heels Buffy felt really small. Cordelia did mean what she said she mostly like the back of the leotard it had straps in the back that were woven in a pattern and it went down most of the length of her back. Faith scoffed and walked away and Buffy looked back at Cordelia.
"Thanks," Buffy said and Cordelia nodded like it was no big deal.
"I love the hair how did you do that?" Cordelia asked and Buffy smiled and she decided to give Cordelia a few tips. While Buffy was talking to Cordelia Angel made his way over to her. He was smiling because while she would look wonderful in a dress she looked so perfect in what she was in now. That was her look it was her. Buffy was talking when a pair of arms wrapped around her waist and she smiled and turned around and before saying anything Angel kissed her. Cordelia smiled and left the couple be. They just saw one another last night but he knew soon she was going to be gone a lot more soon so every chance he got to kiss her he would.
Angel pulled away letting her breathe and she smiled and hugged him tightly.
"Did you win?" He asked and she pulled away smiling.
"Going to Regional's." Buffy answered and he pulled her closer and picked her up and she looked down at him as he didn't put her back down. He had a look meaning he had some news too.
"I got into M.I.T." He said and Buffy's eyes lit up and she held him again. "And Notre Dame," She smiled and pulled away. So far that was two places. She then placed a kiss on his lips as a congratulation.
"Buffy!" The two heard and they pulled away and saw their friends coming over. "Did you make it?" And Buffy still being held by Angel and had her legs around his waist and she nodded and Willow for her friend. Angel let Buffy down and the two girls hugged each other. Cordelia stood off to the side seeing the friends together and smiled she wanted to belong to that group. Then someone got on the microphone.
"It's time to announce the Homecoming King and Queen." A student said. "Our King nominations are Riley Finn, Justin Webb, Ben Griffin and Angel O'Brien." Angel looked around he was a nominee.
"Uh dude that's awesome," Xander said none of them thought he put himself in the running. The other three yes because they were the quarterback, defensive lineman and a basketball player. But secretly all the girls liked Angel and out of the four he was by far the hottest of them all.
"Well go up there." Spike said and Angel started to make his way up to the front of the room.
"Our Queen nominations are Faith Lehane, Harmony Kendall, Kelley Marshall and Buffy Summers." The speaker said and Buffy's eyes went wide and looked around and went to the stage. Faith was happy that Angel was up here because there was the King and Queen dance and she hoped that she could dance with him right in front of Buffy. But for Buffy to be up here she thought it was stupid because no one knew her or at least that's what she thought. Buffy was actually gaining popularity ever since the opening of the rink and people were looking her up.
Buffy stood on stage looking around she was so short because once again she had no heels on like the rest of the girls and she was wearing a skating leotard not a dress. The announcer was given the envelop and he pulled out a piece of paper.
"And your Homecoming King is…Angel O'Brien," Everyone cheered and his friends clapped louder and cheered and he walked over not believing he won. He had a crown placed on his head and stood off to the side. This wasn't a big deal before but Buffy now wanted to win this and then she looked to Faith who was undressing her boyfriend with her eyes and she just wanted to go over to her and smack her that was her boyfriend. But then again Buffy has seen Angel naked and Faith hasn't and boy was she missing out. Faith could day dream all she wanted but it wouldn't do him any justice. Faith then looked to Cordelia who was standing there like she knew who was going to win. Then Cordelia mouthed to Faith 'Buffy never loses,' And you're Homecoming Queen is…" Faith started to take a step forward. "Buffy Summers."
Faith stood still and Buffy came over and was shock she was nominated let alone won. She took her place next to Angel and was given a crown too and then she looked over and saw Cordelia standing there smiling but their eyes talked and she knew Cordelia had something to do with this. While Faith and the others were wrapped up winning Cordelia campaigned for Angel and Buffy quietly and she swayed many voters. Buffy gave a smile saying thank you to her a year ago they hated each other but now it was different something was changing, everything was changing.
Angel and Buffy walked hand and hand to the dance floor and were going to share a dance. The music started and they swayed together and she smiled.
"Wow King and Queen," She said and he nodded. Everyone watched and Willow had a dreamy look in her eyes for the teenage lovers. 'Wild horses couldn't drag me away. Wild horses couldn't drag me away,' "I almost didn't make it."
"Glad you did." Angel said and she nodded. He pulled her closer so her chin rested on his shoulder. "Buffy," He started and she smiled she loved it when he said her name.
"Hmm,"
"You're not like other girls." He always knew that from the moment she ran into him.
"Yeah I am." She said because right now she felt like a normal girl just a girl in the arms of her boyfriend. 'Wild horses couldn't drag me away. Wild horses couldn't drag me away,' Then Xander grabbed Willow's hand and took her to the stage and started to dance with her. Cordelia was standing there happy about what she did but then when she looked over a man was walking to her it was Doyle. He was dressed up a little and had his hat. Cordelia's eyes went wide and her heart started to race.
"Sorry I'm late," Doyle said to her and she had no idea he was even coming. They would run into each other at the pub and half the time she'd choke up around him. "May I have this dance?" He asked her and she nodded without thinking and he took her hand and led her to the dance floor. Doyle put one arm around her waist and pulled her close and she was so nervous and was on the verge of shaking. Angel and Buffy looked over seeing Willow and Xander dancing and Cordelia and Doyle dancing.
"He likes her; he thinks she's a hottie." Angel explained to Buffy and she smiled and looked up to Angel and couldn't help looking into his eyes with a dreamy look like a love sick puppy. ''I have my freedom but I don't have much time. Faith has been broken tears must be cried.' They swayed together slowly trying to make this last just a little longer and Buffy leaned in closer letting her head rest on his chest. 'Let's do some living after we die.' Angel wrapped his arms around her completely holding her. 'Wild horses couldn't drag me away. Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them someday.' Buffy looked around and everything was truly changing for everyone. Senior year was about halfway over; Angel was getting accepted into colleges now. Buffy didn't like change especially when she was content like now. She squeezed Angel a little tighter trying to make this last a little longer. 'Wild horses couldn't drag me away. Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them someday.'
Awe they're Homecoming King and Queen so sweet. Now the story can pick up a little this chapter was giving me so much trouble. Next we get to see if Buffy will be on the Olympic team right away or if she has to wait also a new skater is going to step in and put Buffy to the test *cough Darla cough* sorry had something in my throat. We're halfway through Senior year woo. Now because I made you guys wait so long here's a preview of a later chapter. It's more of a speech. Any ideas what's going to happen and can you guess what's this speech is for other than what's stated? Thanks for reading comments and reviews are most welcomed.
The speech: She has been a constant in a constellation of circling stars. Nearly giddy with light in the beginning now still radiant but more reserved. At all times elegant with a fire ignited passions, warmed hearts, burned images into our memories. The smile, the glow, the flare for the dramatic and the gentle; the flamboyant and the subtle, the spectacular and the soft and always competing for prominence in skating's crowded sky. Eight turns around the surface of US Nationals, seven spins at the Worlds and fifteen times the champion. In a galaxy filled with phonons, with comets, shooting stars the dominate fixture by which all others are measured can sometimes be passed by. But for so long she's been there the star for young skaters to wish upon. The brilliant point of reference for her peers to follow. Buffy Summers the approachable distance star the super nova down to earth. And the ice skating world has been a brighter place with her shinning above it and the skating world will be a darker place when her light goes out.
Songs: Single Ladies by Beyonce. I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO.