Chapter 9. Give me this Dance. Will the judges agree on Xander and Buffy's performance? Find out next. Sorry for the long wait.
Backstage Buffy is doing her make-up, while Xander stretches out a little then Buffy turns to Xander.
"How do I look?" ask Buffy as she puts away her lips stick and compact.
"Beautiful," says Xander as he walks over to Buffy and kisses her lips.
"Hey," says Buffy.
"Smudge proof. Great lipstick," says Xander noticing that none of the lipstick came off when he kissed her.
"It's from Maybelline," says Buffy.
"Come on. We're on," says Xander taking Buffy's hand as they head over to the stage. The lights are turn down and Xander faces Buffy. "Ready."
"No," replies Buffy with smile.
"Very funny," says Xander.
"The Hyperion Hotel is proud to present," says the announcer. "Dance fever!" The lights turn on and the dancers are all in position for the music to begin.
The song is a mix of Objection(Tango) by Shakira with a combination of the Spanish version and English version. The dancers begin their routine, a seductive dance that has Buffy and Xander taking center stage.
A couple minutes into the show three judges from the Rivera dance studio that are staying at the hotel enter the room. A blonde girl greets them at the entrance.
"Hi, how can help you?" ask the girl.
"We seem to have reservations here but we never reserved to dine here," says one of the judges.
"What are you're names?" ask the girl as she opens up her reservation book. They give her their names and she finds them on the list.
"Yes, you have table for three right next to the stage," says the girl.
"Ms…What's your name?"
"Call me Harmony."
"Harmony we have no idea how we got on the list."
"It's okay. It was set up especially for you. Complementary of the Hyperion Hotel. Enter and enjoy the show."
The three judges enter and the beautiful dancer on the stage catches their eyes. They sit down and are given menus, but their eyes stay fix on the blonde dancer.
Backstage, Cordelia takes a peek at the crowd and sees the judges up front. Angel then comes over to her. Cordy looks at him with a smile.
"You always get your way," says Angel as he grabs her from the waist.
"Yeah, I know," says Cordy with a smirk.
"I still don't see how they this is going to work."
"They'll have to see that Xander and Buffy are great dancers and will probably want to talk to them after the show."
"And"
"And they'll probably would ask them why have they not entered the contest, in which they happen to be judging."
"Xander and Buffy are both going to be unaware of the whole thing and will say that they have no idea that there was a dance contest happening near by."
"It's the truth. Then they'll ask them to enter the contest cause they think that they are stupendous."
"Yes, it all sounds wonderful in that beautiful little mind of yours, but in reality what will happen?"
"They are going to get in. I just know it."
"What are you a psychic or something?" Cordy looks and Angel and gives him a grin.
After the last show of the night, the judges stay through out and ask the waitress to call the two main dancers of the show.
Backstage, everyone is changing into their regular clothes and putting their stuff away when a waitress comes in.
"Hey, Dawn what's up?" ask Xander as he puts on his jacket.
"There are these two guys and girl outside who want to see you and Buffy," says Dawn, the waitress. Xander looks up at Dawn then at Buffy.
"Okay," says Xander. "Lead the way Dawn." Buffy exit's the backstage following Dawn and Xander comes right behind them.
"Hi," says the first judge who has a British accent. "You're performance tonight was magnificent." He extends his hand to Xander and Xander shakes it.
"Thanks," Xander says.
"Both of you," says the other judge. "And those outfits were to die for."
"I know it would seem awkward of us to ask. Why haven't you tried out for the World Dance Competition?" ask the third judge, a young woman. "We happen to be judging the competition."
"Um," says Xander. He looks at Buffy. "We didn't know about it."
"You work at the hotel that is sponsoring it and you don't even know about the competition," says the first judge.
Cordelia and Angel come over to the two and put an arm around each of them.
"They are incredible are they," says Angel with a big smile. He extends his hand to the three judges. "I'm Angel manager of this hotel."
"I'm Cordelia designer of the outfits," says Cordy with a smile.
"Oh, we haven't introduced ourselves," says the first judge as he keeps staring at Buffy. "I'm Ethan Rayne. My associates Winifred Burkle and Lorne Caritas." They all greet. "We, the three of us, liked your performance and would like it if you would enter the competition."
"That would be great. I mean it's an honor but we just started…" says Xander.
"What he is trying to say is that perhaps we can make some arrangements to be able to do their three shows per day," says Cordy. "Since you judges happen to be here then you could judge here."
"Cordy," says Xander.
"Well, we don't usually do this," says Ethan still looking at Buffy. Buffy notices this and moves behind Xander.
"Ah come on Ethan they are great," says Lorne.
"Alright, it's a deal." Buffy and Xander are real please by this. "But after you qualify for the semi finales you must come to the night show." Buffy and Xander agree. The three judges then leave the room and Buffy and Xander turn to Angel and Cordy.
"It's was her idea," says Angel pointing at Cordy.
"Huh, sell out," says Cordy hitting Angel on the arm.
"Even though you went behind our backs we forgive you," says Xander.
"We are going to be in the World Dance Competition. Oh my gosh," says Buffy. "This is so exciting."
"Don't worry about the after you get to the semi finales," says Angel. "We'll figure something out."
"Xander," says Buffy.
"What is it?" ask Xander.
"That British guy was kind of looking at me kind of strangely."
"What do you mean?"
"I think he was undressing me with his eyes."
"Don't be paranoid Buffy."
"I'm not. He was staring at me like that. He even licks his lips."
"Don't worry about it cause the only guy who can undress you is me." He grabs Buffy and tickles her. She begins laugh as the two head of the room.
"Talking about undressing," says Angel with an evil grin. Cordy looks at Angel.
"Sorry hon' you sold me out," says Cordy as she pats his face. "Bye."
"Ah man."