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Written for "2005 Drabbles by 2005," using the challenge of Giles/Joyce in Band Candy (I rewrote the ending).

Band Candy
by Zzilly14

"At least I got to the two of you before you actually did something," Buffy stated before walking off.

Giles and Joyce stared at each other awkwardly.

"Right," said Joyce.

"Indeed," said Giles.

Suddenly they embraced into a passionate kiss, right there in front of the school.

"Well," Joyce blushed, "I thought the candy would've worn off by now."

Giles replied, "Perhaps, uh, there was, uh, an unforeseen... side effect. That causes... well, uh..."

"Mr. Giles?"

"Rupert will be fine."

"Rupert... would you like to go out to dinner tonight?"

"Dinner? Together? In public?"

"No handcuffs, I promise," she grinned.