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"Hey, Ms. S," Dani strode into the Summers house without knocking. "Is Cori here?"

"No, she went patrolling," Buffy shook her head. "How's your mom doing?"

"Five-by-five," Dani shrugged.

" 'Five-by-five?' " Riley confused.

"It's an avation word," Dani explained. "It means 'everything's all right.' "

"Oh, ok," Riley still looked confused.

"Whatever," Dani shook her hand at him. "Do you mind if I wait until Cori comes back? I can stay in her room, if you want," she added slyly, giving Buffy a look.

"What, no, you can stay down here if you want," Buffy didn't like the girl's audacity. That, and she was pissed that Dani had managed to flirt with Angel by 'teaching him to dance'.

"If you're sure..."

"I'm positive," Buffy nodded firmly.

"Ok..."Dani sat in the chair farthest from Riley. "You look familiar."

"You probably met my son, Justin," Riley smiled.

"Oh, yeah, he looks just like you," Dani studied him. "Poor thing," she muttered so no one could hear her. "So, where is Cori?"

"She went patrolling with Justin," Buffy answered.

"What about S-her boyfriend," Dani questioned.

"So long as they stake every vampire they come across, I have no problem with it," Buffy replied evenly.

"Harsh," Dani nodded apprecatevily. "I like it. Though I also like her boyfriend, so I'm gonna have to go on his side. Sorry."

"I thought you would," Buffy said grimly.

"Um, am I missing something?" Riley interrupted.

"Nope, not a thing," Dani grinned.

"Sure," Riley didn't believe her. "So, what's it like, going to school withn Justin?"

"Not bad, I introduced him to a few guys I know," she shrugged. "You know, I should go call Caleb," she pulled a thoughtful expression. "He was really hot."

"Uh huh," Riley raise dan eyebrow before turning back to Buffy. "Your daughter has an...interesting taste in friends."

"Tell me about it," Buffy muttered.

Hey, we're back," Cori and Justin walked inside.

"Hey Dani," Cori greeted her friend.

"Hey girl," the brunette stood up. "Just out of curiosity, what does your boyfriend have to say about this?"

"Shut up," Cori warned her.

"Why? Who is he?" Justin asked.

"That's not important," Cori shook her head.

"Wait 'til I tell him that," Dani teased.

"Ha ha," Cori rolled her eyes. "I thought you were dancing at the Bronze. With my Dad."

"I was, then I decided after he could freak-dance that he was fine," Dani grinned.

"What?" Buffy held back her anger. "He's what!"

"Yeah, for being a eunach, he can move. Well, now he can, anyway."

"Gee, thanks for that image," Cori muttered sarcastically.

"Not a problem."

"Who's your boyfriend?" Justin repeated.

"Um...Spike," Cori muttered.

"WHAT?" Riley's face paled.

"Surprise," Buffy said humorlessly.

Justin wandered the graveyard, waiting for some vamp to pop up. Last thing he expected was a bleached blonde strutting through the cemetary. "You must be Justin."

"Do I know you?" Justin asked pointedly.

"I'm Cori's boyfriend," the guy shrugged.

"Your-"
"Spike, Willaim the Bloody," Spike smirked when he saw comprehension dawning on the boy's face. "Take your pick."

"Good thing the chip's out of comission then," Justin brandished the stake slightly.

"Sure is," Spike threw him a few feet with a punch. Justin sure wasn't expecting that.

"Seems like you have no problem hurting humans," the soldier boy said.

"To coin a popular Sunnydale phrase, 'duh'," Spike retorted. Justin growled and stood up, shaking himself off. A kick to the chest sent him flying again. "This is more fun than telling on your dad."

"What?" Justin was surprised. "You're why he broke up with Ms. Summers?"

" 'Ms. Summers'?" Spike sounded as if he had just heard the weirdest thing in the world. Which he probably had. He got caught off guard when Justin sent a left to his jaw. The vamp switched to game face.

"Showing your true colors, huh?"

"Got that right, soldier boy," his voice was slightly harsh from the demoness. "Now say 'night'."

"Why?" Justin didn't notice the fist coming towards him 'til it was too late. Spike grinned at the unconscious boy. Then he growled. Cori'd kill him if he let this boy get drained. that was the last thing he needed.

Yeah, i know this is a kinda weird chapter, but i was in a hurry when i wrote it. anyway, i hope u all like it. please review, and make me feel loved. please! thank you.