TITLE: Time To Go
AUTHOR: Cheeky Chick
DISCLAIMER: Not mine
AUTHORS NOTES: I dislike the character Cheryl so I ran with that and this is a bond-bicker chapter for Buffy and Spike
SUMMARY: Buffy and Spike go to L.A and things get off to a not so good start
FEEDBACK: Please, it would be very much appreciated
"God damn Slayer!" Spike mumbled and muttered obscenities about Buffy as he stuffed another t-shirt in his bag "Sure Slayer, no bother I'll be your pretend date, sure Slayer I'll go to the God damn wedding with you, sure Slayer you can dress me up like a Ken doll…" Spike rambled on and on, eventually stopping to inspect the contents of the travel bag Giles had loaned him for the trip. It was nearly empty apart from a couple of black t- shirts and a couple of shirts.
"Mmmm… I suppose I really should take more stuff," Spike thought to himself as he inspected his drawers and cupboards "Ahh yes perfect" he grinned as he filled the remaining space in the bag with Jack Daniels and cigarettes and a bottle of Vodka in case the Slayer felt like a drink. Spike smiled to himself as he checked the time and peeked outside to see if the sun had set, noting the amber light was nearly gone he threw his bag in the back of the car and loaded the trunk with weapons just in case.
'This is gonna be a long trip!' Spike grinned slightly at the thought and then cringed as he drove to pick up the Slayer.
"Okay Honey" Joyce hugged her daughter "Now have a good time"
"Yeah Buffy have a good time and try not to stake Penelope!" Dawn laughed but her mom silenced her and motioned her to go inside after. Dawn hugged Buffy and waved at Spike
"See you soon Lil' Bit!" Spike waved back as she headed indoors
"So what was I saying?" Joyce looked at her daughter
"I'll be fine mom" Buffy made her way towards the black Desoto parked outside her house
Spike stepped out the driver's side "Don't worry Joyce I'll take care of her"
"Mmm… that's what I'm afraid of" Joyce looked over at the Blonde vampire who grinned cheekily
"Mom" Buffy looked at her mother sternly and Joyce retracted and headed indoors
"Do you have enough money?" Joyce shouted at her daughter as she walked down their path
"Yes mom"
"And you're going to get a new outfit for the wedding in L.A?"
"Yes mom"
"And you will send my love to Michael"
"Yes mom"
"And you remembered to pack your… well your… you know…" Joyce made a staking motion with her arm
"I've got it covered mom" Buffy smiled and climbed into the passenger seat
'Well that's as normal as it gets for me, so honey you got enough cash, you got clean underwear, oh and don't forgot your stakes, holy water and crucifix!?' Buffy sometimes longed for normality
"You alright Slayer?" Spike looked over at his passenger who looked lost in thought
"Yeah I'm fine" she nodded at her vampire 'friend' "You don't mind if we stop at the Bronze do you? It's just I told everyone we'd meet them there before we left"
"Whatever" Spike started the engine and made his way towards The Bronze
Buffy grinned to herself 'Well strange isn't always bad'
It was still early evening as Buffy and Spike pulled up outside the Bronze and a steady stream of regular patrons were still making their was inside.
"Right so we won't stay for long?" Buffy looked toward Spike as she stepped out the passenger
"Sure just as long as I've got enough time for a couple of beers and some chicken wings I'm fine but the Whelp better not start lecturing me or I may have to knock him out" Spike smiled, despite the fact him and Xander were supposed to hate each other and constantly said so he kinda liked the kid
"Excuse me?" Buffy stopped in her tracks, hands on hips "I soooo… don't think so!"
"What?" Spike looked at her confused "I'm not actually gonna punch the boy" Spike tapped his skull with his knuckles "Remember Spike the neutered vampire, can't hit humans, chipped, ring any bells?!"
Still Buffy stood stock-still staring right through him
"What?" Spike was growing impatient and people were beginning to stare
"I know you won't hit Xander because you know better but if you think that your drinking and then driving ME to L.A you have another thing coming!" Buffy rested her hands by her sides and noticed their audience, the girls all nodding in support at her and the guys all waiting to see what Spike would do next
"You go girl" one girl gave her support
"You gonna let your woman talk to you like that?" the girl's boyfriend looked at them and received a slap before being dragged away
"What? I can drink what I bloody well want!" Spike grunted, "It's not like I'll be drunk!"
"That's not the point!" Buffy huffed "Whatever! You are such a pig!" she headed in the door and ran straight into a rather amused looking Cheryl who had witnessed their little argument
"Problems Buffy?" Cheryl asked snidely
Buffy's face reddened "No! Everything's perfectly okay! Come on Spike!" Buffy grabbed Spikes sleeve and dragged him towards their table
"Here they come" Xander nodded towards Buffy and Spike
"Hi guys" Anya greeted them
"I don't believe you! She would have loved that!" Buffy hadn't heard Anya greeting them
"Well it's not my fault I mean Christ – we're not married you can't tell me when to drink and what to drink! For that matter you still wouldn't tell me even if we were married!" Spike's face would have reddened if it could he was pretty pissed off
"Hi guys" Willow and Tara walked towards the table and sat down unacknowledged by their arguing friends and Anya and Xander who were too busy listening to Buffy and Spike bicker
"I mean I know she's a bit of a stupid bint but just ignore her she's just trying to wind you up and you're falling for it!" he thought reasoning with her might help
"Yeah well it's your fault anyway" Buffy turned away and faced her friends who looked on in confusion
"Umm… did I blink and miss something?" Xander looked around the table and Buffy just grunted something about Spike being a grand old British pain in the ass as he headed to the bar
"Well…" Tara and Willow filled Xander and Anya in on the whole 'Cheryl likes Spike but Buffy and Cheryl hate each other, Cheryl was winding Buffy up about Riley so Buffy used Spike to get her own back' thing
After Xander and Anya nodded in understanding they turned their attention back to the table and noticed Spike at the bar and Cheryl stealthily approaching Buffy
"Oh conflict… I like it!" Anya smiled rubbing her hands together but Xander had already pulled her out the chair
"Hey" Cheryl greeted Buffy
"Hi" Buffy looked up
"Now I know you said you and Riley had well… parted" Cheryl smiled unsympathetically and Willow squeezed Buffy's hand before her and Tara left so they could argue in privacy "… but I mean I haven't seem him around college or at any Frat parties and I was wondering well, I was wondering if you knew where he is?"
By this point Buffy's face was scarlet but decided not to let Cheryl get to her.
She plastered on a smile thinking of a response 'Actually I dumped him because I don't like going out with guys who get their kicks by being literally sucked off by vampires (as opposed to going out with an actual vampire because that's ok) and the last time I heard he was fighting demons in south America! Mmm… I don't think that's gonna work'
"Well we didn't part on great terms and I have no idea or desire to know where he is" Buffy looked towards Spike eager for his return so she would hopefully leave
"Oh right" Cheryl followed Buffy's gaze towards the bar and noticed Spike returning from the Bar with two sodas "So does he always do as he's told?" Cheryl nodded towards the two sodas he was carrying
Buffy smiled proudly as Spike came towards them, he put the sodas on the table and slid onto the seat next to Buffy and gave her a light peck on the cheek. Buffy was loving this. Spike noticed how annoyed Cheryl was getting and looked up at her
"Hey Shelley how are you?" Spike smiled at her and Buffy struggled to keep her laugh in
"Actually it's not Shel… know what it doesn't matter" Cheryl turned away scarlet faced "See you guys later"
Spike interupted "Yeah see you sometime next week"
Cheryl looked confused and Buffy couldn't wipe the look of absolute glee from her face
"Yeah" Spike stretched an arm around Buffy "We're visiting my… grandfather in L.A, we're leaving tonight actually so we better get a move on"
Cheryl nodded and just left without a word.
Buffy just burst out laughing and Spike was grinning "That was good, wasn't that good?"
"Yeah Spike that's was classic she was so angry" Buffy continued laughing and then looked at the soda Spike was lifting to his mouth "Oh and thanks for the sodas"
Spike smiled "That's okay mines is a Jack D and coke" he grinned cheekily and swallowed his drink as the slayer slapped his chest
"So you'll really be okay?" Willow looked concerned as she hugged her friend "I mean you know you can call me any time in case you wanna talk or something"
"I'll be fine I mean… well it's gonna be hard watching him get married but I'll have Sp… Peter to keep me company!" Buffy blushed and quickly hugged Willow and then turned her attention to Xander who was leaning in the driver side of the car speaking to Spike
"Now remember drive careful cos although you may be the great undead but she isn't and I'd like her back in one piece" Xander looked at the blonde vampire with his best menacing face but Spike thought he was going to burst out laughing in the boy's face
"And Spike send my best regards to Deadboy and the gang" he then slipped an envelope into Spike's hand, Spike looked at it confused and began to inspect the white envelope and then noticed it was addressed to Cordelia Chase and nodded understandingly
"The cheerleader?" Spike cocked an eyebrow
"Shhh… don't let Anya hear you… it's just something I wanted to give to her a long time ago and never got round to it, silly really but then again so was our relationship"
Spike smiled and tucked the envelope into the inside pocket of his duster
"Ahem…" Buffy stood behind Xander
"Buffster!" Xander cringed "I promise I wasn't giving him the 3rd degree I was just reminding him of Californian law and speed restrictions"
"Yeah right Xander" Buffy smiled and hugged Xander "I'll be fine"
"Yeah I know but if this Peter guy steps outta line just tell him the Xand man will come down their and kick his ass!"
She walked around to the passenger side and all her friends stood on the sidewalk
"You have the hotel number just in case right?"
"Yes Buffy" Tara held up the bit of paper and waved it at her
"And you'll call if anything happens"
"Yes Buffy. We promise that if any 'Big Bads' appear we will let Giles know and then inform you IMMEDIATELY" Xander grinned as he mimicked her
By this point Spike was smacking his head off the steering wheel in frustration but with one sideways glance from the slayer he stopped and just huffed impatiently and lit a cigarette
"Right, and Dawn?" Buffy looked hopeful
"I'm taking her to the movies tomorrow night and I'll make sure she stays out of trouble" Willow smiled and ushered her friend towards the car
"And what about…?"
"I'll look after Dawn when your mother is working she can come over the magic shop whenever she wants and we can count some money" Anya smiled at the thought
"Mmm… thanks Anya I'm sure Dawn will look forward to it" Buffy laughed "Okay guys thanks a lot but it's time to go I'll call toni…"
"Buffy!!!" they all yelled in unison
"Okay, okay calm I'll call tomorrow or maybe even the next day!"
Spike had already started the engine as Buffy climbed into the passenger seat still waving to her friends
"Eww this thing smells like cigarettes and booze" Buffy held her nose making a face of disgust at Spike as they drove away
"Yeah I know – I got it just the way I like it!" Spike smiled and put his favourite sex pistols tape in the stereo as they passed the 'You are now leaving Sunnydale' which had suffered from heavy graffiti over the years and now read ' You are now leaving SunnyHell hope you survived your stay'
"Whatever!" Buffy crossed her arms and contented herself with the baron view, she knew that her and Spike had a lot to figure out and they'd have to straighten out their stories but for the time being she was happy for the silence, for the quiet time and lack of slaying duties – she was having a well deserved vacation.
Spike sensed a change in her and left her too it she seemed to relax he would wait till they got to L.A before he'd tell her that he had 'accidentally' forgotten to lift the tux Xander was lending him for the occasion, he grinned to himself and stared at the road ahead – this was going to the weirdest vacation ever.
"Buffy…Buffy we're here" Spike shook the petite slayer lightly but unsuccessfully
Buffy had fallen asleep half way there and was lying with her head resting on the folded up duster on his lap, she was exhausted and had clearly needed a sleep but now he couldn't get her to wake up. He slipped out from under her head and rested it on the seat and approached the parking attendant who was standing staring at his car
Spike opened the trunk and started to pull out their luggage, he put all their stuff into one of the trolleys and it was wheeled away by the young concierge, then he turned to the parking attendant who was still standing gawking at his car
"Right look" Spike pressed the car keys into the boys hands and nodded towards the car "Be very careful son she's very valuable"
"Sure thing man" the boy smiled staring at the sleeping blonde in the front seat, this caused Spike to growl
"I meant the car! Not the girl!" Spike grabbed the boy
"Chill man I was just kidding but she is a…" the boy was silenced by a look from the blonde vampire who had already moved towards the car and had wrapped the duster around Buffy and had gently lifted her into his arms
"It'll be in parking zone F" the guy climbed inside "valuable my ass – it's a relic!"
Spike was making his way up the stairs staring at the small sleepy blonde in his arms when she began to stir
"Mmm… so tired"
"Hey pet your alive, I thought you'd never wake up" Spike couldn't help but smile as she rubbed her eyes she looked so child like and innocent
"Spike where are we?" Buffy looked up and then realised she was all snugly in Spike's arms, Spike noticed this and put her down but she was still sleepy and stumbled slightly but he caught her
"We're at the hotel luv"
"Umm how long have I been sleeping?" Buffy tried to compose herself as she stood up running her fingers through her hair and pulling at her top
"A couple of hours maybe" Spike started to walk towards the entrance "Couldn't get you to wake up so I gave the kid our luggage so I could check us in"
They stepped into the revolving doors and when they re-emerged at the other side they both looked around in amazement, the hotel was beautiful. The reception was full of plush furniture and a marble floor and at the top end of the room a large marble counter,
"This is a bit of alright Slayer" Spike noted as he looked around him appreciatively
"Yeah I know" Buffy nodded in agreement
"Hello, sir, madam, welcome to The Lariat Hotel I'm Julia can I help you?" Buffy and Spike turned to see were the voice was coming from, it was the receptionist behind the marble counter
"Umm yeah we're just waiting on our luggage we'll be a second" Buffy looked over at the pretty girl at the desk, she had dark hair which she had tied back in a clasp with light wisps falling at either side of her face, she was very smartly presented, and had dark pretty eyes and a nice complexion, her hands were also well looked after she had well manicured nails and soft supple fingers. Buffy took a minute and fingered her own hair, which was tied back in a scrunchie; it was in a state of disarray, she then looked down at her top which was all wrinkled and her trousers didn't seem quite so fashionable now. Then she sniffed; she smelled like a dingy bar because of the smell in the DeSoto and screwed her nose up in disgust, looking down at her hands she noticed they too were in need of some attention all the fighting and stake making had taken it's toll on her delicate hands; her nails were short, her hands scarred from numerous splints from constantly handling stakes her skin felt rough, she felt horrible. Buffy didn't have time to pamper herself and looking at this girl sitting in front of her who was perfect she felt unattractive.
She was brought out of her daydream by Spike who took her hand and squeezed it "Don't be daft Slayer – how much do you think it costs her to look like that" he nodded towards Julia and then turned to her "You can't buy natural beauty"
"Huh? That wasn't a compliment was it Spike?" Buffy smiled
"Well no… I mean I still think you've got a face like the back end of a bus that's been in a pile up but it's nicer than hers, I mean I bet she's got a stamp on her arse saying made in Taiwan!"
Buffy laughed and took the back-handed compliment "I get it"
"Ahem…" they turned round and the young concierge was standing with their luggage
Spike smiled "Thanks mate" but the young man simply stood there
Buffy grinned and leaned towards Spike "I think he wants a tip"
Spike nodded "Right" he then turned to the young man "Before you talk to any strangers always try to check and see if they have a pulse first"
Buffy started laughing but the young man just scowled and walked away "Cheap British son-of-a…."
"Right lets check in I'm exhausted" Buffy turned back to the desk "Hi… we got our luggage"
"Great! I'll just check your details and we can get you to your room" this girl was so chirpy it was sickening
"The rooms are booked under the name Summers" Buffy was less enthusiastic
"Ok" Julia began clicking on her computer "Yes Elizabeth Summers and William Harris I believe, room 13 on the 7th floor" and she handed them the key "It's a lovely room, very nice view"
Buffy's face dropped and Julia just looked at her "Is there anything wrong?"
"Umm… yes!" Buffy protested, "I booked two single rooms!"
Spike cringed 'Great – what next?!'
"Problem luv?"
"Yes there's a problem I booked us two single rooms and they've given us a double room – ONE double room" Buffy just wanted to sleep and wasn't in the mood to argue with the Barbie doll behind the desk
"I'm very sorry but that's all we have available at the moment" she looked at them both blankly "It isn't a major problem is it?"
"Well actually…" Buffy was about to throttle the girl when Spike intervened
"No pet that'll be fine", he held onto Buffy's arm "Won't it?"
Buffy scowled and nodded reluctantly "Yes"
"Okay then" she clicked her fingers and another concierge came and took their luggage away "I hope you enjoy your stay at The Lariat and if you have any problems please don't hesitate to…" she was cut off by Buffy
"Whatever!" Buffy scowled and headed towards the elevator
The receptionist just looked shocked
"Yeah, um lack of sleep it eh, tends to make her grumpy" Spike shrugged and followed her
'What an odd couple' Julia thought as she turned back to her screen
"7th floor please mate" Spike stared straight ahead as did Buffy
"You've got a nerve Spike"
"What? It wasn't like we had a choice!"
"Well just as long as you know that you'll be sleeping on the floor"
"Wouldn't have it any other way pet"
Buffy wanted to smile and was trying unsuccessfully to keep a straight face
Spike was amused by the situation so far things weren't exactly going to plan but then when it came them, did they ever?
They were brought out of their daydreams by the elevator guy, "7th floor!"
They got off the elevator and walked along the corridor until they got to room 13, Buffy turned the key and pushed the door open
"Wow!" Buffy couldn't believe it
"Yeah I second that" Spike hadn't ever seen a room as nice as this
"This is beautiful" Buffy smiled and ran around the room like a kid in a candy store taking in every detail the large bathroom, the Jacuzzi, the balcony and large windows, and her favourite the king-size four-poster bed while Spike just laughed at her.
"Spike this place is amazing!"
"Yup" Spike smiled as he leaned back in his chair, he noticed the phone next to him and picked it up
"Spike don't even" Buffy stood with her hands on her hips
"Hi room service please I would like hot and spicy chicken wings; a big basket full of them with loads of tomato sauce and some fries please, thank you" and he put the phone down grinning
"Spike I don't believe you!"
"What? Did you want something?" Spike laughed and kicked off his shoes
Buffy shook her head and headed to the bathroom when the phone started ringing
"If that's room service again order me a club sandwich Spike" Buffy stuck her head round the door "No, in fact make that an omelette and get me a soda"
"Umm Buffy" Spike held the phone up covering the mouthpiece "It's not room service"
"Well who is it then?" Buffy was confused "It isn't mom is it – is something wrong?"
Buffy ran towards Spike who shook his head "It's Michael luv"
Buffy stared at the handset for a minute then at Spike
"Well… do you want to talk to him?"
"Umm… yeah I suppose I'd better" Buffy attempted to compose herself as Spike got up giving her his seat
Spike took his hand off the mouthpiece "Here you go mate…" Spike began rolling his eyes and making gagging noises "Spike…yeah it was nice to speak to you too… uh huh… yeah sure… see ya soon"
Buffy smiled and took the phone, "Michael, hi…"
Spike left, deciding to give her some privacy and went downstairs to the reception
"Reception please" Spike mumbled to the guy in the elevator
"Yes sir"
Buffy stared at the phone and hadn't even noticed Spike leaving
"Michael? Hi how are you?"
"I'm fine Lizzy Beth" Michael started laughing
"Shut up, you know I hate that!" Buffy grinned listening to Michaels soothing tones; his voice always comforted her
"So how are you Buffy?"
"Fine no need to ask you, you've been quite the busy bee"
"Well yeah I'm sorry I haven't called sooner but I've been so busy with work, caterers, dress rehearsals, flowers, and you know what Pen's like, a total perfectionist"
"No problem" Buffy rolled her eyes "Pen's a nazi when it comes to perfection!"
"Yeah I know"
"So how did you know I was here?" Buffy wanted to stick to small talk
"I called you and Joyce said you'd left already so she gave me your hotel number"
"Oh right, cool" Buffy was surprised "So are you guys ready yet?"
Michael sighed "Well we've nearly got everything ready we're quite organised but please Buffy enough about me all I've done for the last month is talk about me and Pen and this wedding and I'm sick to death of it so come on Buff you were always good at putting me at ease fill me in what's been happenin with you, how's Joyce and little Dawnie and all your weird friends?"
Buffy laughed, "Well Mom's fine and Dawnie's not so little and my friends aren't weird!"
"Yeah they are" Michael laughed, "I met them once and all the stories you told me - they're weird"
"Whatever"
"So the last time we had a heart to heart you had just met Mr America" Michael was eager to know who this mystery man was
"Oh Riley we broke up he had to go to South America with his job and all" Buffy was emotionless as she spoke of him
"Oh right I'm sorry to hear that he seemed nice"
'Nice' Buffy thought 'Boring sounds more like it'
"So who's the new man, sorry men in your life?" Michael was nosy
"I don't understand" Buffy was confused
"Well I noticed you changed your date, you always were indecisive when it came to men though"
Buffy didn't find this funny in fact it kinda hurt her "What do you mean by that?" it hurt that he thought she changed her mind about guys all the time it just wasn't like that with him or Angel or Riley she had loved them all they broke up due to circumstances out with her control, he just didn't know it
"Nothing it's just I noticed on the invitation you were bringing some guy William and then some other guy answered your phone and I assumed it was you date"
Buffy's face went purple "Some guy, let me tell you Michael you know that 'some guy called William' he is my date and he's not just some guy he's my boyfriend, in fact he's my fiance" Buffy gasped it had slipped out before she'd even thought about it
"Oh sorry didn't mean to offend you it's just…why didn't you tell me" Michael was caught off guard by her reaction
"We didn't think it was appropriate timing and Spike well Spike is William its just William is his Sunday name you know, just like Elizabeth is mine"
"Right okay" Michael was shocked "I feel terrible I didn't even know you were serious with anyone. Buff we're drifting so far apart I feel awful, how long...?"
"Well I've known Spike for about 5 years and we only got together this year but Michael it's okay I shouldn't have said anything" Buffy was slapping her head 'Why, why, why, why, why did I say that Spike's gonna kick my ass!'
"Tell you what I know this week is hectic but like I said we're quite organised and we were having a night off tomorrow night, you know some dinner a club so why don't you and Spike come out and we can celebrate your engagement"
"Umm I don't think so I mean we wouldn't want to intrude I know you have a lot to do and all and it seems really inappropriate what with you and Penny getting married announcing our engagement and celebrating it seems well really…" Buffy tried hard to get out off it, she was shaking her head as she opened the mini bar
"Buffy I'm not taking no for an answer, Pen and I are taking you and Spike out for dinner and then we can go to Perry's club, you remember Perry we went to school with him, you went to 3rd base with him"
"Did not! Michael that's not funny! I kissed him once and I was like 14!" Buffy laughed
"Ok chill, anyway it'll be nice to take the heat off me and Pen for a minute I hate hogging the limelight and I'm sure Pen feels the same" Michael was stubborn
'Mmm now I know Penny would hate it, the limelight taken away from her in her time of glory – a chance to rub her nose right in it!'
"Okay you've persuaded me and I'm sure Spike will agree to it" Buffy threw back a tequila as Michael started arranging things and Buffy started getting drunk
About 45 minutes later Spike returned to the room, he knocked the door and waited, he'd gotten sick of chatting to the really annoying fat lady
"Oh son I saw you and your lovely wife arrive earlier, she is a pretty little thing isn't she?"
Spike had simply lifted his head from the paper and nodded but she had took this as a sign to continue annoying him
"Yes I said to my husband Ed, I said Ed look at that lovely couple aren't they adorable"
Spike once again just nodded
"How long have you two lovebirds been married?"
"We're not married"
"Really, so when are you going to make an honest woman of her then?"
'God this woman is a nosy old porker'
"Not sure" Spike just wanted some peace as he looked back down at his paper
"Oh so you're not even engaged yet!"
"No but I'm sure she'll let me know when it's time but I'm very sorry Madam but I have to return to my girlfriend"
"Of course son" the fat lady smiled and took his hand "What's your name son and your little lady's?"
"I'm William but most people call me Spike and her name's Buffy"
"Buffy?"
"Yes" Spike laughed "Buffy"
"Well we should all have dinner one night"
"Sure that'd be great" Spike smiled falsely "But if you don't mind I'd better get back"
Spike had walked towards the kitchen and picked up something to eat for Buffy and he sneaked in and heated himself up some blood in the microwave and now it was getting cold as he stood waiting to get in
"Hey Buffy I got some grub here let me in before it gets cold" Spike knocked the door again but she still didn't answer
He anxiously fumbled in his pockets for a key and gladly found one, he put it in the door and pushed it open and instead of finding Buffy still on the phone or in the bath or sleeping in bed liked he'd hoped he found her in front of the mini-bar with a collection of empty bottles now building including some of his own personal collection
"Shit Slayer what you doing?" Spike bent down next to a red-eyed Buffy
"You brought food" Buffy slurred, "Whatcha bring me"
"Slayer!?"
"What I decided to have a little teensy weensy drink" she giggled "Look I only drank half of your Vodka and I only drank the tequila from the mini bar and I only had a sip of your Jack D"
Spike looked at the nearly empty bottle of vodka and the half empty bottle of whisky and all the miniatures of tequila on the floor
"Yeah sure Slayer" Spike slumped next to her and brought the bottle of whisky to his mouth "So what happened anyway?"
"Well you know how Michael called" Buffy tried to push herself up of the floor but fell back down on her behind
"Stay still and tell me the story" Spike gave her a cushion to put at her back and the both leaned against the foot of the bed surrounded by all the drink they had
"Well we're having dinner and then going to his friends nightclub"
"Good you can chat and get him to see sense before it's too late" Spike took another swig of his whisky
"No, no, no you don't understand, I said WE'RE having dinner as in me, you" Buffy pointed a Spike and prodded him in the chest "and Penelope and Michael, we're all having dinner tomorrow night at 10:00 and then we're going to the club about midnight"
"Great" Spike downed some more whisky "A nightclub that's those horrid places with the loud shitty dance music and the dancing and… fuck!"
"Yeah double fuck" Buffy mumbled drinking more vodka "Oh by the way you got a promotion"
"What do you mean?" Spike finished off the bottle
"Well you're now my fiancé! We're going out to celebrate our engagement" Buffy laughed as Spike spat the whisky out
"Oh shit this calls for more booze" Spike opened another bottle
"Yeah and we gotta plan what we're gonna do!" Buffy stole the bottle off Spike and the two of them sat thinking
Spike looked at the roof "This is gonna be a long evening!"