Away From It All

Chapter 9: Maybe a Little More Then Friends

By: Rogue-Slayer13

Summary: See pervious chapters.

Disclaimer: The characters of Btvs and Ats belong to Joss Whedon. Spike's family members and other character you've never heard of before are mine.

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"We should be in a band," said Xander all of the sudden.

"What brought that up?" asked Gunn.

"I was thinking about what the girls said and I think we should do it."

"Uh, okay," said Oz.

"What about you Spike? You in?" asked Xander.

"Sure," replied the blonde as he took a drink of his orange juice.

"I guess I'll do it too," said Gunn.

"Great! Now we just need a name," said Xander.

"We could ask the girls what they think," said Oz.

"Okay," said Xander.

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Spike was sitting on the couch starring at the phone, like he had been doing for the last ten minutes. He was debating wether or not he should call Fred and see if she wanted to go with him to the movies. He was still sitting in front of the phone when Xander and Gunn came back from the grocery store.

"Oh for Christ Sakes, just call her," said Xander.

"Yeah, you've been starring at the phone ever since we left," added Gunn.

"What if she doesn't want to go?" asked Spike.

"What happened to the old Spike that was all balls and swagger?" asked Xander.

"This is human Spike, get used to it," snapped the blonde.

"Trust me man, she'll want to go," said Gunn.

"Fine. I'll give 'er a call." Spike picked up the phone and dialed the number.

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"Hello?" Faith picked up the phone.

"Hey Faith, is Fred there?" replied Spike.

"Sure, hold on a minute." Faith put her hand over the receiver and walked over to Fred. "It's your sex god."

"Spike isn't my sex god," replied Fred.

"If he isn't your sex god, then how'd you know who I was talking about?"

"Just give me the phone." Fred snatched the phone away from Faith which caused Willow to giggle. "Hello?"

"Hey Pet, it's me Spike."

"Hey Spike."

"I, I was wondering if you'd like to, well, there this movie and I was . . . , do you wanna go on a date with me?" Spike stumbled through the first part, but got up enough courage to blurt out the last part.

"Are you asking me out?" asked Fred with a smile.

"Well, yeah, but only if you want me to."

"I'd love too."

"Really?"

"Yeah, what time?"

"How 'bout I pick you up at seven tomorrow?"

"It's a date."

"Great, I'll see ya then."

"See ya," replied Fred as she and Spike hung up.

"So? What's going on?" asked Willow.

"We're going to the movies."

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"What'd she say?" asked Xander.

"She said yes, I'm picking 'er up at seven tomorrow," replied Spike.

"See, I told ya she'd say yes," said Gun with a smile.

"I just hope I don't bullocks things up."

"You won't," said Gunn. "Everything will be fine."

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Fred was by time Spike came to pick her up. She managed to make it out the door before Willow or Faith could pounce on Spike and demand details.

"Have a good time you two!" called Willow as Fred quickly shut the door behind her.

"Let's go before they yell out the window," joked Fred.

"Whatever you say Pet," replied Spike as he walked her out to his car.

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Spike watched as Fred looked at him out of the corner of her eye. Every once in awhile she'd turn and glance at him while she took a drink of her soda. The previews had just finished and the movie was about to start. Spike made himself more comfortable in his seat and spared one last glance at Fred.

Fred jumped a little when the serial killer in the movie jumped out in front of the leading lady. Spike saw this a put his arm around Fred who smiled and moved closer to Spike.

He's got his arm around me! Thought Fred giddily.

I hope to God I don't screw this up. Thought Spike.

As the movie went on, Fred found herself getting closer and closer to Spike, who didn't seem to mind to much. Everyone time something in the movie would spook or startle Fred, Spike would give her a reassuring smile and pull her a little closer to him. By the end of the movie Fred was laying her head on Spike's shoulder and using it to bury her face in at the particularly gory parts.

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"Did ya have fun Pet?"

"Yeah, sorry about practically crawling into your lap," said Fred. "I don't usually get so worked up about movies. This one just had a lot of parts that kind of jumped out at ya."

"There are worse things then having a pretty girl in your lap."

Fred blushed deeply as Spike unlocked the car door.

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"We'll have to do this again sometime," said Fred as they pulled up in front of her apartment building.

"Absolutely, I had a blast," replied Spike.

"Well, I better get upstairs. I know Willow and Faith are probably dying to know how things went."

"Wouldn't want to keep them in suspense," said Spike as Fred got out of the car.

Fred gave a little way before heading inside.

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To Be Continued . . .

Please review! If anybody has a suggestion of what the band name should be, please send it to me. Thanks.