Chapter 2

Buffy was finally out at the Bronze with her friends a few nights later. She was trying to listen to the conversations over the loud music. Cordelia and Anya were talking about some new band that would be playing there and how hot the lead singer was. They managed a glimpse of him backstage. Buffy didn't seem to care as she turned her attention on Willow and continued what she was saying. "I swear, my parents are driving me crazy. They're already talking about me getting married. I'm not even finished with high school yet." She explained and her friend was taking everything in.

"Have you told them how you feel?" Willow asked and Buffy shook her head.

"What would be the point? It goes in one ear and out the other. They don't care about what I want. I have to get out of that house, Will. I have to get out of Sunnydale period. It feels like I'll die if I don't. I don't belong here." Willow felt for her friend and didn't know what to say to make her feel better. The lights suddenly got darker in the club and some guy came on the stage to announce the band that Cordelia and Anya were talking about. The crowd cheered as four guys walked on the stage. Buffy wasn't even paying attention, when she then heard the voice of the lead singer. She looked up on stage to see a guy in leather and bleached hair. He was playing the guitar and singing with his eyes closed. He seemed to be really into it. Cordelia and Anya got up and headed to the stage, while Buffy and Willow remained seated. Buffy couldn't take her eyes off of him. He then suddenly opened his eyes and looked right at her. Buffy felt her breath catch in her throat at the intense way he was looking at her. He smiled and put more into the song he was singing. Willow looked at Buffy to see the mesmerized expression on her face.

"So, they're pretty good." She said and Buffy finally turned away from the band to look at her friend.

"Yeah, they're good." She replied and knew she was blushing. They got back to their conversation when the band finished. Buffy looked up to see that he was gone. She sighed when she realized that she probably wouldn't see him again.

Buffy said goodbye to her friends and left the Bronze a little while later. She had a curfew after all. She breathed in the fresh air once she was outside and looked to notice someone in the distance. She was surprised to find that it was the guy from the band. He was standing against the wall and smoking a cigarette. She figured she should just walk away, but she couldn't seem to make herself move. He finished his cigarette and threw it to the ground as he stepped on it. He then turned around and noticed her standing there. He gave her a smile and she felt her cheeks get red. "Hello, love. Nice night, isn't it?" He said and Buffy was again mesmerized by his voice. She couldn't seem to find hers and only nodded. He smiled again as he walked closer to her. "Cat got your tongue or something?" He wondered with a raised eyebrow and Buffy finally spoke.

"I...I have to go." She said and cursed herself for how lame it sounded. She started to walk away, when she felt a hand on her arm. She turned back to look at him and noticed how blue his eyes were.

"What's your name?" He asked and Buffy found herself answering him after a few seconds.

"Buffy," she replied and he decided not to make a comment on the odd name. He only smiled at her.

"I'm William, but everyone calls me Spike." He was surprised that he gave her his real name, but she only took it in and smiled also.

"You were really good tonight." She told him and knew that she should be leaving, but she couldn't seem to look away.

"Yeah, I saw you watching. I was just filling in for the night." He explained and Buffy felt a little disappointed that she wouldn't get to hear him sing again. She then looked down and noticed that his hand was still on her arm. She looked back up at him and he noticed where her gaze was and gave her a somewhat shy smile. "It's hard to let you go." He said and Buffy was starting to breathe harder.

"I really should go." She whispered even though that was the last thing she wanted to do. Spike nodded and finally removed his hand.

"I would like to see you again. Maybe you can meet me at the beach tomorrow?" He wondered and Buffy thought about it. She knew her parents would freak if they ever found out, but she couldn't seem to care. She really wanted to see him again.

"Okay, meet you there at 6?" Spike smiled at the thought of seeing this beautiful girl again.

"Sounds like a plan. I'll see you then, love." He said as he moved closer to her and pressed a kiss to her cheek. He then turned and walked back into the Bronze. Buffy stood there stunned as she touched her cheek. She let a smile grace her lips as she started to walk home.

Buffy had to deal with her father yelling at her when she walked in the house late. She didn't really care though as she thought about Spike. She went straight to her room and got ready for bed. She could hear her parents yelling at each other now and she put her headphones on to block out the voices. They would constantly fight about her and she didn't need to listen to it. She lay down on her bed and stared up at the ceiling. She smiled when she thought about seeing him again. She couldn't believe that he actually wanted to see her again. It didn't seem like she was his type. She kept the smile on her face as she dozed off. The summer suddenly got a whole lot better.