This will end in Buffy/Angel for those that still don't believe it. That is as far as the Spuffy will go, I just couldn't resist!

Chapter 13

Buffy walked into the kitchen the next morning and smiled at her mom. Her smile then faded when she saw that Joyce seemed to be upset. "What's wrong, mom?" Buffy asked her and Joyce looked up and just seemed to notice that Buffy was there.

"I'm sure it's nothing." She said and Buffy sat down next to her because she wasn't convinced.

"Come on, you can tell me. I know we don't talk all that much, but I'm a really good listener." Joyce gave her daughter a small smile and took a breath before she answered.

"I think I know why Rupert hasn't been around much lately. I believe he's having an affair." She stated and Buffy's eyes grew big.

"There is no way. Giles would never have an affair. Why do you think that?" Joyce took another breath and tried not to cry in front of her daughter.

"I saw him at the Espresso Pump last night with another woman." Buffy couldn't believe it, but she knew there had to be a good explanation for that.

"Were they doing anything?" Joyce shook her head.

"They were just sitting pretty close and I saw him touch her hand. She was younger than him, too. Maybe he thinks that I'm too old and he wants someone younger now." Buffy shook her head also.

"That's crazy, mom. You're not too old, I'm sure it's not that big of a deal. Maybe she's just an old friend or something; I know Giles would never cheat on you. You should probably just ask him about it." Joyce nodded and Buffy stood up. "I'm gonna get ready for school. Will you be okay?" Joyce smiled at her daughter and nodded again.

"Yes, I'll be fine. I'm glad we talked, Buffy. I really miss that sometimes." Buffy gave her mother a kiss on the cheek.

"So do I." She replied as she walked out of the kitchen and headed upstairs. Joyce just sat there thinking about what she would say to Giles when she had the chance. Buffy got out of her last class later that day and headed outside to Spike's car. She rolled her eyes when she saw Spike standing by the car with Faith and they were both making out. She walked over to them. "You guys so need to get a room." They broke apart and moved away from each other. Spike looked at Buffy.

"I'm giving Faith a ride today." He said and Buffy smiled and got in the car.

"I just bet you will." Spike rolled his eyes at her comment.

"I meant in the car, smart ass." He said to her and she continued to smile at him.

"Sure you did." Faith laughed at that as she got in the backseat while Spike walked to the other side of the car and got in also. Faith leaned closer to Buffy so only she could hear her.

"Good one, B." She said and Buffy smiled again. Faith then moved over to Spike's side and got closer to him. "You really need to lighten up, baby." She said to him and he turned to glare at her.

"Don't make me come back there." She licked her lips.

"Is that a threat or a promise?" She asked and Spike then forgot that Buffy was there and smashed his lips to Faith's. He slipped his tongue into her mouth and she massaged her tongue with his. Buffy cleared her throat to get their attention and tried not to gag at the display.

"Hello, I am still here." Spike broke away from Faith to look at Buffy.

"Right, forgot for a second there." Buffy rolled her eyes and looked away. She then saw Angel come out of the college and head to his car. She smiled when she saw him and then looked back at Spike.

"You know what? Why don't you two go back to what you were doing? I think I found another ride." She said with a wink as she got out of the car and closed the door. Spike watched her as she headed over to Angel and he smiled at her and let her into his car. Faith was watching also as she climbed into the front seat. She looked back at Spike.

"So, what do you think she meant by ride?" Faith asked with a smirk and Spike rolled his eyes and started the car.

"I would rather not think about it." He replied as he drove away.