Chapter 7 - Flirting leads to badness

It's been a week since Buffy left the hospital. She healed extremely quickly and she was back to her old self. If a few weeks ago you told Buffy she would have a non-abusive boyfriend who loved her and she loved him she would have said you were absolutely crazy. Buffy couldn't believe the luck she had been having, minus the Angel thing. Buffy's been visiting Spike at work she was afraid of being home alone for to long.

It was ten o'clock. Buffy was walking down the sidewalk to the bar. She was still paranoid with the Angel situation. Whenever she saw someone that looked like him she would freak. People were starting to think Buffy was crazy.
Going to the bar once in a while made her feel better, safer and she loved being near Spike. Just knowing he was there made her feel more content and comfortable.
Buffy was now at the door of the bar. She opened the door and walked into the bar. Gunn greeted her.
"Hey Buffster how are you doing?"
"Just fine. Thanks for asking. How is Fred?"
"Great. Don't tell anyone but tonight I'm asking her to marry me."
Buffy smiled. "Really? That's excellent. She'll be so happy."
"Want to see the ring?"
'Sure." Gunn pulled out a little black velvet box and opened it to reveal a perfect solitaire diamond.
"It's gorgeous. She'll absolutely love it."
"Thanks. I hope she will."
"Well, see you later."
"Ok Buffy. See you later." Gunn said walking away as Buffy sat up on the bar.
Spike walked over and kissed her gently. "Hey, baby." He said smiling.
"Hey." She said smiling back to the man she loved. "When do you get off work tonight?"
"Around twelve tonight."
"Cool."
"Would you like something to drink?" Spike asked.
Buffy thought for a second. "Just a coke."
"OK, sweetie." He said leaving to get it for her.
Spike loved her so much. Ever since the thing that happened with Angel Spike tried to keep her in sight most of the time. She didn't mind. She didn't blame him, if something happened to him she would do all in her power to watch every step he took.
She enjoyed having someone care about her. She hadn't felt loved till she met Spike and Cordelia.
Spike came back with her soda, then kissed her again. "I have to go work, ok."
"OK, I'm just gonna read my book." She said pulling a book out of her purse.
"What book is that?"
"The Celestine Prophesy."
"Sounds interesting. I'll see you later." He said flashing her one more smile. An hour later Buffy finished her book, put it away and looked around to find Spike.
She saw him talking to the young lady.
Buffy watched.
Is he flirting with her? Buffy asked herself. She continued watching.
The smile, the smirk, and the eyes. Yep he was flirting. Seriously flirting.
Buffy's blood boiled at the sight of her honey flirting with some brunette with fake boobs.
Maybe he did have a thing for brunettes. He is always flirting with dark haired woman and Cordelia was a brunette. I guess that says a lot about me. Buffy said to herself.
Pissed off she jumped off the stood and stormed out of the bar.
Spike looked over to see her leave.
"Shit." He cursed himself.

Buffy was furious and was walking on the sidewalk back home.
How could he do that? I mean the flirting doesn't bother me that much, but right in front of me. What the hell is his problem? I thought he loved me. He probably hasn't even noticed I left. Bastard.
Because of Buffy's inside rambling she didn't even notice the shadow that had been following her.
It took a while but Buffy eventually noticed.
Scared she sped up, walking fast without being to obvious. The shadow moved faster as did Buffy. Before she knew it Buffy was grabbed from behind with a white rag covering her mouth and nose. She was being dragged into an alley and thrown into a van. Buffy was now unconscious. Spike ran outside looking for Buffy. She was gone.
"She probably went home." He mumbled to himself. He went back into the bar to finish work.
I'll make it up to her at home. He thought as he entered the bar. Buffy awoke in a dark room. She saw the outline of a figure sitting on a chair in the shadows.
She realized she was tied to a chair and a scarf was stuffed in her mouth.
"Thought you could just leave." The man asked. "You just do get it do you?" He asked.
Buffy saw the figure stand up. "You can never escape."
He walked out of the shadows.
Angel.

Authors note - Angel. Isn't it always? lol