A/N: This chapter was written by Willowzlilsecret
ANOTHER A/N: Wow..I'm soooo incredibly sorry for not updating..This isn't the usual site I update this story at and I kind of just pushed it aside on my lists of things to do (I feel terrible) and for a while I'd tried to update but my slow dial-up screwed up the uploading stuff...But now I have DSL and the next ten or so chapters should be coming up reeeally quickly (if all the reviewers havent deserted us..) because they're already written. Again, I'm soo sorry and hopefully we still have someloyal reviewers that don't hate us (or..me rather, cuz I'm in charge of updating lol) --Ozlover
Chapter Nineteen- Get on the boat…the banana boat
Willow was up early the next morning and was greeted by Giles and Jenny in the kitchen. As she rounded the corner she unconsciously eavesdropped in on the conversation.
"Giles! It's dangerous! You don't know what…It's just…I mean…" Jenny tried.
"I know, but I have to do this. It's my job, and I know this is supposed to be our vacation! But I really cannot just say no when these people are in danger!" Giles shot back.
"I'm aware. But I'm just worried about you." Jenny said softly. Willow heard footsteps approaching and retreated into the shadows. Giles left the room and then went outside. She heard the car starting up and driving away. She waited a couple of minutes and then went into the kitchen with her aunt.
"Hey Aunt Jenny." Willow said softly.
"Hi Willow." Jenny said and stood up to make some coffee. As soon as the coffee was made she left and Willow was left alone. Moments later she was joined by Oz.
"What time is it?" he asked absently.
"Seven." Willow answered after glancing at the microwave clock. She stood up and wrapped her arms around Oz, trying to forget what she heard. She didn't understand it, she didn't want to understand it, she just wanted to feel safe. Oz slipped his arms around her waist and nuzzled her neck.
"What's wrong?" he asked quietly.
"Nothing. It's really. Nothing." Willow answered, more to assure herself then him.
"Ok." Oz knew not to push. "What are we doing today?"
"Uh, Jenny wanted us to use our jet skis a little so she said that we could go down to the bay. They have this banana boat ride, and like a lot of space for wave runners." Willow explained then pecked him on the cheek and pulled out of his embrace.
"Sounds fun. When do we go?" Oz asked.
"Hmm… later. A lot later. We have other stuff to do. Like go out on Uncle Giles's boat." Willow explained as she got some cereal.
"Finally. Do we get to fish?"
"Sure, if you want to." Willow answered. Jenny re-emerged in the kitchen looking tired and worried. She grabbed a cup of coffee and left again. Willow and Oz shrugged to each other and ate breakfast.
About an hour later they went into the living room and switched on the TV. Willow settled in Oz's lap and soon fell asleep. He smiled softly and stroked her auburn hair. Soon after, he too fell asleep.
Quite a while later the rest of the group came down, one by one until everyone but Darla was downstairs. Buffy whispered something to Willow who nodded and they both went upstairs.
"Who else finds this ongoing war amusing?" Xander asked. Connor, Cordelia, Dawn, Angel, Oz, and himself all raised their hands. "Just had to make sure I wasn't the only one."
Darla locked the door and started the shower for the daily morning routine. She pulled her hair out of the ponytail that she slept in and brushed through it. Then she brushed her teeth and put all kinds of pimple reducer and the like on. Then she went into the shower. Now while she was in there, she got a brilliant idea. Dye. She pulled some dye she had gotten while moth shopping from her bag. She opened Buffy's shampoo and poured a generous amount in and closed the bottle. She finished her shower with the satisfaction of getting back at Buffy.
Meanwhile
The lock clicked and moments later the shower started. Buffy left Willow to stand guard and she slowly crept to Darla's room. She opened her plastic bag and went through all the drawers, removing underwear, bras, and bathing suits. She put them all in the bag and ran downstairs to the pool. She padded quietly behind the guys who were all watching TV. She opened the sliding glass door and went out onto the deck. She started at the deep end and began throwing the underclothes into the water. She continued until they were all in the pool. Willow came rushing out.
"Buffy! She's done! She's coming out soon!" Willow warned. Buffy shoved the bag into her pocket and rushed inside and flung herself down on the couch next to Xander. Willow perched on Oz's lap.
"What're you girls up to?" Xander asked, looking at Buffy. She was trying so hard not to laugh from glee and almost getting caught. Her face was bright red. She heard the bathroom door open upstairs and calmed herself down. Moments later a blood-curdling scream broke the air. Willow and Buffy did all they could not to burst into laughter. The two ran up to their rooms and began laughing wildly, tears running from their eyes.
Darla stomped by their door and they emerged, to see what she would do. She went down the stairs in her robe and went up to Angel.
"Honey, have you seen my underwear?" she asked sweetly. This sent Xander and Connor into hysterical laughter as well. Oz even chuckled softly. Angel turned red in embarrassment, but smiled as he realized that's what Buffy and Willow were doing. He shrugged and she stomped back upstairs.
Willow and Buffy emerged and joined the group who were all talking about the plans for today.
"I'm inviting Spike." Buffy said as she pulled out her cell phone. She caught a glare from Angel's direction as she dialed the number.
"Hi Spike." she said sweetly.
" 'Ello luv. What can I do for you?" he asked.
"Well, we're going out on the boat today and then we're going on jet skis and banana boats and I don't wanna be the only one without a boyfriend and I miss you so will you show up?" Buffy asked.
"Well, my band had practice today, but I guess I can skip it for you." he said.
"Thank you baby! I'll see you in an hour. Mucho love. Bye." Buffy said and snapped her phone shut.
Everyone chatted for a little while and then went upstairs to change into their bathing suits. By the time they were ready, Spike was waiting at the door, and the group left.
"Our boat is the best!" Xander boasted as they cruised down the line of boats. The finally pulled to a stop in front of a smaller boat with lights strung all around it. The guys carried out their fishing supplies and the girls carried out coolers and they all loaded onto the boat.
"Ooh Angel, I forgot to put sunblock on. Could you help me?" Darla asked as she thrust a bottle of sunscreen into his hands.
"Sure." Angel answered and began rubbing the lotion on her body. As you might guess, this quickly turned into another make-out session. Connor gagged and pretended to throw up over the side of the boat, which sent Dawn into a fit of giggles. Xander and Cordelia silently mocked them, every now in then, Cordelia making a face like she was moaning, but she was totally quiet. Which of course everyone was laughing at.
Buffy felt Spike slip an arm around her waist and she turned to him.
"What's up?" she asked. He didn't answer, just leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips. She parted them and let his tongue slip in. She pulled him closer, deepening the kiss and felt his hands rubbing up and down her back. She actually heard Darla and Angel stop making out and could feel Angel's eyes on her. She glanced at him and saw his face red with anger.
He walked over and grasped Buffy's arm tightly and said in a dangerously quiet voice, "We need to talk."
The two walked into the cabin of the boat and he finally released her arm, showing that he had left a mark.
"My god Angel! What are you doing?" she asked, rubbing her forearm. He paced in front of her and suddenly leaned in and kissed her hard on the mouth. She sighed out of a mixture of surprise and pain. "Angel!"
"Buffy. I just want you so bad." he said, breathing raggedly. He pushed himself against her and she took a step back.
"Angel! Stop! You have Darla. Please. You don't get me until you break up with Darla. I'm sorry but that's how it is." Buffy explained. She pushed him away softly. He looked into her eyes and she felt herself melting all over again.
"What about Spike? Will you break up with Spike?" he asked stroking her face.
"I-I don't know." Buffy said softly.
"Can I change your mind?" he asked and kissed her softly on the neck. She felt her stomach rising to her throat and moaned quietly. He slowly placed his hands on her hips and leaned into her.
"Angel." She said quietly, but firmly. "Stop." He reluctantly pulled away and the two walked out into the sunshine again.
Spike immediately pulled Buffy to him. "What did Peaches want?" he asked.
"Well, he doesn't like you and he was just telling me to be careful." Buffy lied. "But no worries." She ran her fingers through his messy blond hair and kissed him lightly on the lips. "Now go, fish."
He smacked her lightly on the butt and joined the other guys. The girls swarmed over at Buffy and they all plopped down, sharing details of their relationships. Darla, however had made herself comfortable in Angel's lap, kissing him and sucking on him, and groping him.
Buffy shuddered in disgust, making her rethink the whole conversation she had just had with Angel. She unconsciously lifted a hand up to her neck.
"Buffy. Helloo! Earth to the Buffster." Willow said, waving a hand in front of her best friend's face.
"What? I'm here. Huh?" she asked. The other three girls burst into giggles.
It was around five and the sun was sinking in the sky.
"Over to the banana boats?" Willow asked. Everyone agreed and started in towards the docks. They packed up and loaded into the cars again and went over to the open water for jet skis.
They listened to the rules and then they decided to go on the banana boat first.
"It can hold up to ten people." the man pointed out. He was very tan with short brown hair and a very nice build.
"Ooh! That's all of us!" Buffy exclaimed entwining her fingers with Spike's. And so they all got their life jackets on and got onto the banana boat: the girls on the left and the boys on the right.
"Hold on, girls, this is gonna be a bumpy ride." Xander warned as he grabbed the handle in front of him. Everyone did the same. And the ride started.
They went shooting forward so fast that Darla and Angel (they were both on the end) flew off the back and the ride came to a halt.
"EW! This is disgusting! This water is so muddy!" Darla exclaimed as she pulled herself back onto the boat.
"It's not that bad." Angel protested gently.
"You have no idea, you're just a dirty disgusting boy!" she retorted. Angel retaliated, hurt by her words.
"Darla, why don't you piss off and leave your boyfriend alone. He was trying to help you." Spike shot at her. This got amazed looks from everyone, seeing as how Angel hated Spike.
"God you're all such…babies!" Darla exclaimed and took her seat once more. The boat started again and Buffy and Willow were the next to fall. They laughed and pulled themselves back up.
By the end of the ride, everyone but Spike had fallen off and he pumped his fists in the air in triumph. Then they rented three jet skis and used the two they had.
Buffy and Spike went on one, with Buffy driving. Xander and Cordelia went on one, with Xander driving. Angel and Darla went on one, with Angel driving. Willow and Oz went on one with Oz driving. Connor and Dawn went on one, with Connor driving.
Buffy felt Spike put his arms around her waist and she looked out onto the water, enjoying its beauty. She felt like this moment could last forever, and she pretended that the man holding onto her was Angel. The sun was setting, giving the water a pink glow. She took a deep breath and felt tears stinging at her eyes.
It was like realization had hit her. This summer wasn't going to last forever, and she'd have to return home at the end. Return school, and the boring life. Leave the Atlantic Coast, leave her new-found friends and boyfriend, leave this carefree life.
The group didn't stop for another hour and then went home. Everyone was chattering about how much fun it was and how they would just love to do it again.
"Hey, its only nine, we could make it to the party in an hour." Angel suggested.
"What party?" Darla asked.
"The one that they have every Thursday." Connor explained. Everyone exchanged looks before running up to their room to get ready.
Buffy and Willow looked through their clothes trying to find the perfect outfit.
Buffy pulled out a tiny black skirt and a black halter top. She put them on and then pulled out some nice heels and put her hair in a half-ponytail.
Willow pulled out a little yellow dress with little purple dolphins embroidered on it. She curled her hair and let it hang around her face.
"I'm seriously considering getting my hair cut." Willow said as she fixed it.
"How short?" Buffy inquired.
"I dunno, shoulder length maybe?" Willow answered.
"Aw, that would be too cute!" Buffy squealed as she applied her make up.
Soon the group was ready to go and loaded into three cars.
"We just have to be home by midnight." Willow warned as they walked in.
"Agreed." Xander said. They each went in, arm in arm with their boyfriends or girlfriends.
The music blared around them as they went out onto the dance floor and began dancing.
About halfway through, Angel, Xander, and Connor got tired and went over to a table to get some drinks. Buffy and Willow continued dancing with their boyfriends, Cordelia and Dawn began dancing together, and Darla grabbed some random guy and began dancing with him (a la Dawn in the episode 'Him'). Angel saw it and all but exploded. He just quietly sipped his drink, fuming.
The group started home at around 11:50 and got home just as it was midnight.
"Good, cause we didn't want to ground you again." Giles said as the group walked in. He spun on his heel and walked away with his cup of tea.
The group shrugged at each other, but was all too tired to care and immediately went to bed.
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