Chapter 2: Who's the Hottie?

"Class we have a new student. William Redding," announced Mr. O'Malley later that day during second period English. "William care to say a few words about yourself?'' Mr. O'Malley asked politely.

"No," was Williams answer. OO I have a real bad boy on my hands thought Buffy as she was checking him out for the second time that day.

"Why don't you take a seat next to Buffy, William. The blonde girl right in the back. Buffy raise your hand for William," Mr. O'Malley said.

What the bloody hell is a Buffy? thought William. But then he looked to the back of the room and saw the blonde girl called Buffy raise her hand slightly.

Wow, if that's a Buffy then I want one he thought.

"It's Spike and whatever," Spike retorted. He walked to the back of the room where there sat an empty desk all the time aware of the 33 pairs of eyes following him. Spike sat down and looked at Buffy who quickly looked away. He swore he saw her blush. Or that might have been his imagination.

During the whole class Buffy and Spike kept stealing glances at each other when they thought the other wasn't looking. When the bell rang Buffy literally jumped out of her seat and ran to the door. But Spike caught up to her.

"Great lesson eh?'' Spike asked Buffy as she tried and failed to out walk him.

"I wouldn't know,'' answered Buffy, "It's really hard to concentrate when an extremely cute guy keeps glancing at you every five seconds." Where did that come from?

Spike was sure he had seen her blush this time.

"Extremely cute, eh?'' He asked dumbstruck. No one had ever called him extremely cute before.

"Well, yeah, I guess so, but that is so not what I use to start up a conversation with a guy," she said.

"Really? I wouldn't have guessed."

By now they had reached Buffy's third period computer class. Spike who didn't know the school very well was just following the gorgeous blonde.

Buffy loved her third period class. Ms. Calendar was a wonderful teacher and Buffy loved her. There was even some forbidden in-school romance between her and the librarian, Rupert Giles.

"Well this is my stop," Buffy replied eager to change the subject. She noticed Xander and Willow had already arrived. "What do you have next?''

"Computer. Same as you," Spike said a little too enthusiastically than he intended.

"Oh, good," Buffy said sounding rather childishly. She went and took her regular seat between Willow and Xander while Spike took a seat in the back.

"Who's the hottie," Willow's voice said inside Buffy's head as soon as she sat down. She hated it when Willow did that it always creeped her out. Her and Willow had this telepathic thing. Willow had done this spell to try and make Buffy tell her the truth about what happened that one night with Angel but it didn't work out. So now they had this telepathic thing and sometimes Buffy was glad they had it.

''No one," Buffy replied in her head.

''Sure no one. I bet you're thinking about him right now. And answer me truthfully since I don't feel like using a Truth Spell on you later." Willow replied. It was no use and Buffy knew it. Willow would find out some way or other.

''New guy. Spike," Buffy answered truthfully.

"I see. ok." Willow said not believing Buffy. The rest of the day went by rather quickly. Buffy couldn't wait to get home a take a nice long hot bath.

After taking said bath Buffy fixed some Oriental Ramen Noodles and settled herself on the sofa. She flipped through the channels until she found an old re-run of 'Boy Meets World'. Buffy told herself that she would just watch this one episode finish her soup and go to bed. Her mother would have a fit if she had too many tardies. But despite what she told herself Buffy wound up falling asleep on the sofa and was late to school.

She arrived right in the middle of second period. Again her and Spike kept stealing glances at each other, each blushing in turn. When the bell rang Buffy jmped out of her seat again. Only this time Spike didn't try and catch up. When she sat down in her seat, Willow's voice popped into her head.

So staying up late thinking of Mr. Hottie were we?

No just fell asleep watching TV. and eating. Let me tell you- not a good combination

OK

Buffy then looked at her screen and saw that she had an instant message:

- Hi gorgeous-

Her heart skipped at beat. Who is this from? she thought. Maybe it was Xander playing a trick on her or maybe it was Spike. She considered this and he didn't seem like the type to know much about computers. It was that or at least he didn't know enough about them to send instant messages during class.

-Aren't you supposed to answer a fellow when he sends you a greeting?-

Ok now Buffy was sure it was from him.

-I'm sorry. It's just you scared me- she wrote back.

-That's allright pet. I usually have that affect on women-

-Really? I had no clue- Buffy's heart was racing now awaiting his response.

-So what are you doing after school?-

Buffy almost fell out of her seat when she read Spike's new message. Could he be asking her out on a date? No it was to early. Then what did he want? Buffy decided to play hard to get just in case she seemed to eager

-I'm not sure yet. Why- There that didn't seem to eager.

-No reason. I just wanted to know if I could go over to your house to study, seeing as I am the new student and know absolutely nothing about this wonderful world of American learning-

Buffy was ecstatic. She would have him all to herself since it was only her and her mom. And her mom was away for a few days on a business trip for the art gallery she worked for.

-Um. I guess that would be okay. I just remembered I have nothing to do. But I will have to check with my mom. She is like supper strict.-

Buffy hoped that didn't seem to babyfied. The last thing she wanted for him to think was that she was a momma's girl. She cringed at the thought.

-That'd be fin luv. Want me to come over later or could I walk home with you?-

- I think it would be better if you could meet me later. Around 3?-

-Fine. See you at 3-

Buffy thought of something.

-Wait you don't know where I live-

-Don't worry about that pet-

The rest of the day went by in a haze for both Buffy and Spike. They had no more classes with each other so they didn't each other except in the hallways.

When Buffy got home it was already 2:45. Dang it she thought I only have 15 minutes to get ready for Spike

Buffy took a quick shower and put on some light make-up. She decided to wear a white long sleeved almost see through shirt with a black camisole and black leather skirt. She decided to wear lace up black boots instead of her flip flops. She left her hair down, with her natural waves.

As Buffy was putting the finishing touches on herself the doorbell rang. Crap she thought He's here already. Well at least I know he'll be on time if we ever have any future get togethers

Buffy waited for him to ring the doorbell a second time so as not to seem overly eager. Or not seem eager at all.

" 'Ello luv," was his answer when she opened the door.

"Hi Spike."

"So where are we going to be doing that thing called studying?'' he asked.

"I don't know. My room?'' Buffy was nervous. She didn't know if she wanted him in her room or not. But something told her yes.

"Sounds fine pet. Just don't distract me too much."

What the hell does he mean by that? What does he think I'm gonna come on to him or something? Yeah in his dreams. Wait. No. What if he dreams about that? No bad Buffy stop that. This was getting way out of control.

"Do want something to drink?'' Buffy asked hoping he would say no.

"Sure. What 'ave you got?''

''Just Coke or water.''

''Coke's fine." While Spike looked around Buffy disappeared into the kitchen and came out two seconds later with two cans of Coke.

They stared at each other for a moment before Buffy finally spoke.

''Are we gonna study or not?''

''Yes. Coming," Spike answered as Buffy started walking up the steps.