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Dawn opened the door. She was very nervous but tried not to show it by smiling. Spike stood there smiling back at her. Dawn's nerves immediately disappeared as Spike smiled at her and as she looked into those cool blue eyes.
'Hey' Spike said stepping into the house.
'I've just got to get my bag,' Dawn said as she turned to go into the lounge.
'Wait,' Spike said gently grabbing her hand. Dawn turned back to him confused, unsure what he was about to do or say. He stood there a little embarrassed as he pulled out a small bouquet of wild flowers from behind his back, wrapped with a dark purple ribbon which he had hand picked himself.
Dawn eyes widened as she saw the flowers taking her breath away. 'Oh Spike,' Dawn said taking the flowers looking down at them. 'They're beautiful,' she said as she stepped closer to him and looked up into his bright blue eyes. He looked back at her smiling glad she appreciated the gift.
'It's nothing really,' he said embarrassed turning away.
'Of course it is,' Dawn said gently placing the flowers down on the table and wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him gently. As they pulled apart Dawn picked up her bag and followed Spike to the door. As she closed it behind them, she smiled knowing she knew she didn't want to be anywhere else.
As they arrived at the Bronze, Dawn began to feel a little more self- conscious. She was fine being with Spike especially when they were alone. But now they were in the Bronze surrounded by people, Dawn felt awkward. She was and looked a lot young than Spike and she could see people looking at them. A lot of girls were first smiling at Spike but when they saw Dawn following him, she could see their expressions change. They walked around the club looking for a table and finally spotted a couple of seats by the wall.
Dawn sat nervously on the edge of her seat as Spike sat back next to her.
'Do you want a drink?' Spike asked looking up over the crowd towards the bar.
'Sure, just get me a coke.' Dawn replied with an uneasy smile.
As Spike left for the drinks, Dawn sat fidgeting looking around at all the older, prettier and cooler people enjoying themselves. Dawn sighed. This date was supposed to be when she could show Spike how mature and sensible she was. And the longer she stayed here the younger and more immature she felt.
As Spike stood at the bar he couldn't see Dawn even though he tried to look over the heads of people dancing. As he turned back to the bar he lent against it waiting for the bar tender to notice him. He sighed as the whelp serving drinks ignored him again for another pretty girl at the other end of the bar. He became aware of someone standing next to him but didn't take notice of her until she spoke.
'Hey,' the woman said smiling. Spike turned to her. A leggy brunette faced him wearing an incredibly low cut red top. Spike smiled at her not wanting to be rude and turned back to the bar just as the bar tender walked past again. Spike cursed at him.
'Here,' the girl said leaning up over the bar. The bar tender turned immediately towards the girl and didn't even hide the fact he was looking down her top. Spike rolled his eyes.
'So what can I get you?' the girl said smiling at him, 'I'm Sandra.' She said as she outstretched a neatly manicured hand.
'Spike,' he said as he awkwardly shook her hand. 'And I'm fine for a drink, I'll get my own.'
'A coke and a beer,' he finally said to the bar tender. Spike paid and was about leave when Sandra placed her hand on his arm.
'Have to go so soon?' she asked obviously coming on to him. Spike smiled uncomfortably although flattered.
'Sorry, I'm with someone,' he said leaving.
'See you later,' she said as he walked away. Spike hated that kind of girl. He didn't have a problem with attractive women. She knew most men thought this and flaunted it. But as soon as Spike saw Dawn through the crowd of people she was forgotten. Dawn was different and in Spike's eyes she was breathtaking. He wanted to go straight over to her but resisted, just stood watching her. He didn't realise his smile grow as he watched her. He looked at her move as she subconsciously swayed to the music.
As Spike watched her, she suddenly looked up, surprising him. He smiled at her trying to hide the fact he had been watching her and walked over. She smiled relieved he was back.
'You alright?' Spike asked
'I'm fine,' Dawn said as she fiddled with some hair behind her ear trying not to show how nervous she was. She realised what she was doing and suddenly stopped and moved her hand down to her lap.
'Are you sure?' Spike said taking her hand. Dawn looked down at his hand on hers and looked up to him.
'Yes,' she said more confidently. She looked around the Bronze. She had already surveyed the Bronze making sure there was no one she recognised. She wasn't ashamed to be with Spike, the total opposite but if there was anyone they knew it would inevitably lead back to Xander or the others somehow.
Spike gently took Dawn's chin and turned her face so she was looking at him again. She smiled at him apologetically.
'I'm sorry,' she apologised. 'I just keep wondering if someone we know is going to see us. I promise all my attention is focused on you from now on.' Dawn giggled at him giving him a quick kiss.
'Oh, kissing in public now? Are you sure no one's going to see us?' Spike teased Dawn.
'I don't care if they do,' Dawn replied, her smile growing wider. This was the most she had enjoyed herself all day. She kissed him quickly but keenly again. Spike looked into her eyes. Her eyes were smiling back to him.
'I'm glad you're happy luv,' Spike said while gently brushing some hair off her face behind her ear.
'I am,' she replied as they continued to stare at each other forgetting everything around them.
'Um.Spike?' Dawn questioned nervously.
'Yes,' Spike whispered still staring into Dawn's eyes completely caught up in the moment.
'Do you want to dance?' Dawn nervously suggested.
Spike was so surprised he pulled away. Dawn almost saw fear on his face and laughed.
'I don't dance Niblet,' Spike replied a little embarrassed yet also firm making it clear to Dawn he had no intention of dancing.
Dawn pouted her lips jokingly and stood up.
As Dawn outstretched her hand she said 'Are you sure you don't want to dance? It's no fun on my own.'
'Look Niblet, I don't dance. There is no way you could convince me.' Spike joked. Dawn sat down again and wrapped her arms around Spike and kissed him overpoweringly. But suddenly she stopped the kiss and stood up again.
'Dance with me,' she demanded in a childish way that Spike couldn't say no to. He stood and Dawn gave a little twirl in celebration and clapped her hands 'Yes.' She said pleased with herself that she had won.
Spike smiled at her. He didn't mind as long as she gave up the adorable victory dance she had just made up. It was Dawn and he realised he would do anything to make her happy, even dance.
She took his hand and led Spike to the dance floor Dawn was already swaying to the music. Anyone could tell Spike was out of his element in the middle of the dance floor. As a lively song started Dawn danced perfectly in time to the music. Spike feeling self-conscious tried to move to the music but became embarrassed and realised his cheeks were turning red though being a vampire it was impossible so gave up at any chance of being able to dance.
He became mesmerised by Dawn instead and by her movements. The way her feet moved in time to the music, how her body arched and turned to the song, how her long straight hair moved and swayed while she danced, the expression on her face as she danced and how beautiful she looked. Her smile lit up the room for Spike even in the dimly lit Bronze. And as Dawn danced in front of him and then around him, smiling the whole time his eyes followed her. He couldn't take his eyes off her and completely forgot anyone else was in the room.
He gently rested his hands around her waist and tried to move with her. Dawn gently smiled at him, knowing for him dancing was an effort. She continued to dance in time to the music feeling butterflies in her stomach as Spike's hands gently moved across her stomach and her hips. It wasn't nerves Dawn was feeling now; she didn't know what it was. She eventually turned to him disappointed when the song ended.
As she was about to suggest they sit down knowing Spike was uncomfortable and expecting the band to take a break, a slow song began and instantly saw couples pairing up on the dance floor. The two of them stood there awkwardly for a moment until Spike put his arms around Dawn's waist and she logically moved her arms around his shoulders resting her arms around his back. She rested her head against his shoulder and sighed.
'What's wrong Niblet?' Spike questioned quietly.
'Nothing, absolutely nothing,' she said looking up into his eyes. 'It was a happy sigh.' She smiled up at him. They continued dancing in silence. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence; they just didn't need to say anything.
As the song ended they slowly pulled apart. Dawn wished the song could go on forever. They moved away from the dance floor and Dawn looked at her watch.
'Spike, I'd better be getting home, Willow and Tara could come back early or they might call and check I got back ok.' Dawn said sadly not wanting to leave.
'Sure, Niblet,' he said moving towards the door as Dawn followed.
As they got outside, Dawn realised how cold it was and tried not to shiver. They had only taken a couple of steps down the street when they both heard a shout from behind them.
'Oh my god Spike, you chose that schoolgirl instead of me. What's wrong with you?' Spike turned to see Sandra ambling towards them obviously drunk followed by a slightly more sober friend. Dawn moved towards Spike and looked up at him questioning whom this woman was.
'Sandra right? You were at the bar?' Spike asked. The woman nodded silently childlike. 'What do you want?' he said aggressively. Dawn was taken aback by his abruptness.
'Sandra, lets go ok?' her friend said to her, mouthing sorry toward Dawn and Spike. Spike turned away and started walking in the opposite direction but stopped realising Dawn was still staring after the girl.
'Niblet, are you alright?' Dawn turned to him, lost in her own thoughts. 'Are you ok?' he repeated.
Dawn suddenly turned to him surprised.
'Yeah I'm fine,' Dawn replied as she started walking towards home. She crossed her arms protectively and began to shiver.
'Here take my jacket,' Spike said removing his leather coat. 'It's not like I feel the cold.' Dawn smiled at him gratefully and turned her back to him. She gently lifted her hair from her back. Spike gently helped Dawn with the jacket. She giggled and did a little twirl.
'How do I look?' She asked.
As they continued walking a comfortable silence fell upon them both. Dawn smiled as she walked, she was completely happy and as she looked up at the stars she felt as if something higher up was watching her, guiding her to be happy.
Of course the coat was way too big for her but she didn't care. It was Spike's jacket. She buried her face in the jacket trying to keep out the cold. It still smelt of Spike and whatever aftershave he used she smiled to herself and let out a giggle.
Spike turned to her bemused questioning what she was thinking. Dawn smiled at him.
'What?' She asked burying her face into the jacket to hide the fact she was turning red.
As Dawn and Spike arrived at the Summer's house Dawn saw none of the lights were on.
'It's ok,' Dawn said, 'They aren't back yet.'
'Well.um.' Dawn started. Suddenly the date had become awkward. 'Do you want to come in? I don't think we have any blood but I think we've got some beer.'
'Niblet it's ok, Willow and Tara will be back soon.' Dawn nodded slowly taking off Spike's jacket and handing it to him so he could put it back on.
'Of course, you're totally right.' Dawn said going quiet. She looked up at Spike and smiled. She took a small step towards Spike as he moved to her as well. They kissed gently and Spike feeling how cold she was wrapped his coat around her. She smiled at how affectionate he was being.
As Dawn opened the door she stepped back and across the threshold. They smiled at each other.
'So. I'll see you soon?' Dawn said smiling as she held the door.
'Sure Niblet,' he said. He smiled at her and turned and walked down the path.
'Spike.' Dawn shouted running down the path to him. Spike turned surprised to see Dawn running towards him smiling. Before he could say anything she passionately kissed him, looked into his eyes smiling at his surprised face, turned and ran back into the house. Spike watched her go, let out a deep breath and smiled.
Dawn saw Spike's smile and with a last look into his eyes ran back into the house. As she closed the door she lent back against the door and smiled.
I AM SORRY I ENDED THE LAST CHAPTER WHERE I DID BECAUSE I KNEW THIS CHAPTER WOULD BE LONG AND IF I HAD PUT IT ALL TOGETHER IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN WAY LONGER FOR ME TO UPDATE. ENJOY. PLEASE R&R
Dawn opened the door. She was very nervous but tried not to show it by smiling. Spike stood there smiling back at her. Dawn's nerves immediately disappeared as Spike smiled at her and as she looked into those cool blue eyes.
'Hey' Spike said stepping into the house.
'I've just got to get my bag,' Dawn said as she turned to go into the lounge.
'Wait,' Spike said gently grabbing her hand. Dawn turned back to him confused, unsure what he was about to do or say. He stood there a little embarrassed as he pulled out a small bouquet of wild flowers from behind his back, wrapped with a dark purple ribbon which he had hand picked himself.
Dawn eyes widened as she saw the flowers taking her breath away. 'Oh Spike,' Dawn said taking the flowers looking down at them. 'They're beautiful,' she said as she stepped closer to him and looked up into his bright blue eyes. He looked back at her smiling glad she appreciated the gift.
'It's nothing really,' he said embarrassed turning away.
'Of course it is,' Dawn said gently placing the flowers down on the table and wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him gently. As they pulled apart Dawn picked up her bag and followed Spike to the door. As she closed it behind them, she smiled knowing she knew she didn't want to be anywhere else.
As they arrived at the Bronze, Dawn began to feel a little more self- conscious. She was fine being with Spike especially when they were alone. But now they were in the Bronze surrounded by people, Dawn felt awkward. She was and looked a lot young than Spike and she could see people looking at them. A lot of girls were first smiling at Spike but when they saw Dawn following him, she could see their expressions change. They walked around the club looking for a table and finally spotted a couple of seats by the wall.
Dawn sat nervously on the edge of her seat as Spike sat back next to her.
'Do you want a drink?' Spike asked looking up over the crowd towards the bar.
'Sure, just get me a coke.' Dawn replied with an uneasy smile.
As Spike left for the drinks, Dawn sat fidgeting looking around at all the older, prettier and cooler people enjoying themselves. Dawn sighed. This date was supposed to be when she could show Spike how mature and sensible she was. And the longer she stayed here the younger and more immature she felt.
As Spike stood at the bar he couldn't see Dawn even though he tried to look over the heads of people dancing. As he turned back to the bar he lent against it waiting for the bar tender to notice him. He sighed as the whelp serving drinks ignored him again for another pretty girl at the other end of the bar. He became aware of someone standing next to him but didn't take notice of her until she spoke.
'Hey,' the woman said smiling. Spike turned to her. A leggy brunette faced him wearing an incredibly low cut red top. Spike smiled at her not wanting to be rude and turned back to the bar just as the bar tender walked past again. Spike cursed at him.
'Here,' the girl said leaning up over the bar. The bar tender turned immediately towards the girl and didn't even hide the fact he was looking down her top. Spike rolled his eyes.
'So what can I get you?' the girl said smiling at him, 'I'm Sandra.' She said as she outstretched a neatly manicured hand.
'Spike,' he said as he awkwardly shook her hand. 'And I'm fine for a drink, I'll get my own.'
'A coke and a beer,' he finally said to the bar tender. Spike paid and was about leave when Sandra placed her hand on his arm.
'Have to go so soon?' she asked obviously coming on to him. Spike smiled uncomfortably although flattered.
'Sorry, I'm with someone,' he said leaving.
'See you later,' she said as he walked away. Spike hated that kind of girl. He didn't have a problem with attractive women. She knew most men thought this and flaunted it. But as soon as Spike saw Dawn through the crowd of people she was forgotten. Dawn was different and in Spike's eyes she was breathtaking. He wanted to go straight over to her but resisted, just stood watching her. He didn't realise his smile grow as he watched her. He looked at her move as she subconsciously swayed to the music.
As Spike watched her, she suddenly looked up, surprising him. He smiled at her trying to hide the fact he had been watching her and walked over. She smiled relieved he was back.
'You alright?' Spike asked
'I'm fine,' Dawn said as she fiddled with some hair behind her ear trying not to show how nervous she was. She realised what she was doing and suddenly stopped and moved her hand down to her lap.
'Are you sure?' Spike said taking her hand. Dawn looked down at his hand on hers and looked up to him.
'Yes,' she said more confidently. She looked around the Bronze. She had already surveyed the Bronze making sure there was no one she recognised. She wasn't ashamed to be with Spike, the total opposite but if there was anyone they knew it would inevitably lead back to Xander or the others somehow.
Spike gently took Dawn's chin and turned her face so she was looking at him again. She smiled at him apologetically.
'I'm sorry,' she apologised. 'I just keep wondering if someone we know is going to see us. I promise all my attention is focused on you from now on.' Dawn giggled at him giving him a quick kiss.
'Oh, kissing in public now? Are you sure no one's going to see us?' Spike teased Dawn.
'I don't care if they do,' Dawn replied, her smile growing wider. This was the most she had enjoyed herself all day. She kissed him quickly but keenly again. Spike looked into her eyes. Her eyes were smiling back to him.
'I'm glad you're happy luv,' Spike said while gently brushing some hair off her face behind her ear.
'I am,' she replied as they continued to stare at each other forgetting everything around them.
'Um.Spike?' Dawn questioned nervously.
'Yes,' Spike whispered still staring into Dawn's eyes completely caught up in the moment.
'Do you want to dance?' Dawn nervously suggested.
Spike was so surprised he pulled away. Dawn almost saw fear on his face and laughed.
'I don't dance Niblet,' Spike replied a little embarrassed yet also firm making it clear to Dawn he had no intention of dancing.
Dawn pouted her lips jokingly and stood up.
As Dawn outstretched her hand she said 'Are you sure you don't want to dance? It's no fun on my own.'
'Look Niblet, I don't dance. There is no way you could convince me.' Spike joked. Dawn sat down again and wrapped her arms around Spike and kissed him overpoweringly. But suddenly she stopped the kiss and stood up again.
'Dance with me,' she demanded in a childish way that Spike couldn't say no to. He stood and Dawn gave a little twirl in celebration and clapped her hands 'Yes.' She said pleased with herself that she had won.
Spike smiled at her. He didn't mind as long as she gave up the adorable victory dance she had just made up. It was Dawn and he realised he would do anything to make her happy, even dance.
She took his hand and led Spike to the dance floor Dawn was already swaying to the music. Anyone could tell Spike was out of his element in the middle of the dance floor. As a lively song started Dawn danced perfectly in time to the music. Spike feeling self-conscious tried to move to the music but became embarrassed and realised his cheeks were turning red though being a vampire it was impossible so gave up at any chance of being able to dance.
He became mesmerised by Dawn instead and by her movements. The way her feet moved in time to the music, how her body arched and turned to the song, how her long straight hair moved and swayed while she danced, the expression on her face as she danced and how beautiful she looked. Her smile lit up the room for Spike even in the dimly lit Bronze. And as Dawn danced in front of him and then around him, smiling the whole time his eyes followed her. He couldn't take his eyes off her and completely forgot anyone else was in the room.
He gently rested his hands around her waist and tried to move with her. Dawn gently smiled at him, knowing for him dancing was an effort. She continued to dance in time to the music feeling butterflies in her stomach as Spike's hands gently moved across her stomach and her hips. It wasn't nerves Dawn was feeling now; she didn't know what it was. She eventually turned to him disappointed when the song ended.
As she was about to suggest they sit down knowing Spike was uncomfortable and expecting the band to take a break, a slow song began and instantly saw couples pairing up on the dance floor. The two of them stood there awkwardly for a moment until Spike put his arms around Dawn's waist and she logically moved her arms around his shoulders resting her arms around his back. She rested her head against his shoulder and sighed.
'What's wrong Niblet?' Spike questioned quietly.
'Nothing, absolutely nothing,' she said looking up into his eyes. 'It was a happy sigh.' She smiled up at him. They continued dancing in silence. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence; they just didn't need to say anything.
As the song ended they slowly pulled apart. Dawn wished the song could go on forever. They moved away from the dance floor and Dawn looked at her watch.
'Spike, I'd better be getting home, Willow and Tara could come back early or they might call and check I got back ok.' Dawn said sadly not wanting to leave.
'Sure, Niblet,' he said moving towards the door as Dawn followed.
As they got outside, Dawn realised how cold it was and tried not to shiver. They had only taken a couple of steps down the street when they both heard a shout from behind them.
'Oh my god Spike, you chose that schoolgirl instead of me. What's wrong with you?' Spike turned to see Sandra ambling towards them obviously drunk followed by a slightly more sober friend. Dawn moved towards Spike and looked up at him questioning whom this woman was.
'Sandra right? You were at the bar?' Spike asked. The woman nodded silently childlike. 'What do you want?' he said aggressively. Dawn was taken aback by his abruptness.
'Sandra, lets go ok?' her friend said to her, mouthing sorry toward Dawn and Spike. Spike turned away and started walking in the opposite direction but stopped realising Dawn was still staring after the girl.
'Niblet, are you alright?' Dawn turned to him, lost in her own thoughts. 'Are you ok?' he repeated.
Dawn suddenly turned to him surprised.
'Yeah I'm fine,' Dawn replied as she started walking towards home. She crossed her arms protectively and began to shiver.
'Here take my jacket,' Spike said removing his leather coat. 'It's not like I feel the cold.' Dawn smiled at him gratefully and turned her back to him. She gently lifted her hair from her back. Spike gently helped Dawn with the jacket. She giggled and did a little twirl.
'How do I look?' She asked.
As they continued walking a comfortable silence fell upon them both. Dawn smiled as she walked, she was completely happy and as she looked up at the stars she felt as if something higher up was watching her, guiding her to be happy.
Of course the coat was way too big for her but she didn't care. It was Spike's jacket. She buried her face in the jacket trying to keep out the cold. It still smelt of Spike and whatever aftershave he used she smiled to herself and let out a giggle.
Spike turned to her bemused questioning what she was thinking. Dawn smiled at him.
'What?' She asked burying her face into the jacket to hide the fact she was turning red.
As Dawn and Spike arrived at the Summer's house Dawn saw none of the lights were on.
'It's ok,' Dawn said, 'They aren't back yet.'
'Well.um.' Dawn started. Suddenly the date had become awkward. 'Do you want to come in? I don't think we have any blood but I think we've got some beer.'
'Niblet it's ok, Willow and Tara will be back soon.' Dawn nodded slowly taking off Spike's jacket and handing it to him so he could put it back on.
'Of course, you're totally right.' Dawn said going quiet. She looked up at Spike and smiled. She took a small step towards Spike as he moved to her as well. They kissed gently and Spike feeling how cold she was wrapped his coat around her. She smiled at how affectionate he was being.
As Dawn opened the door she stepped back and across the threshold. They smiled at each other.
'So. I'll see you soon?' Dawn said smiling as she held the door.
'Sure Niblet,' he said. He smiled at her and turned and walked down the path.
'Spike.' Dawn shouted running down the path to him. Spike turned surprised to see Dawn running towards him smiling. Before he could say anything she passionately kissed him, looked into his eyes smiling at his surprised face, turned and ran back into the house. Spike watched her go, let out a deep breath and smiled.
Dawn saw Spike's smile and with a last look into his eyes ran back into the house. As she closed the door she lent back against the door and smiled.
I AM SORRY I ENDED THE LAST CHAPTER WHERE I DID BECAUSE I KNEW THIS CHAPTER WOULD BE LONG AND IF I HAD PUT IT ALL TOGETHER IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN WAY LONGER FOR ME TO UPDATE. ENJOY. PLEASE R&R