"How was work today, honey?" David asked as Spike and Nick walked through the front door.
"I taught my youngins the origins of fuck…" Spike said smirking as he flopped onto the couch and started unbuttoning his shirt.
"Mate, their teenager's they know all about fucking… plus I don't think that is really school appropriate…" David said as he joined him on the couch.
Spike got about five buttons undone, then un-tucked his shirt and started rolling up his cuffs. "No Davey…I'm talking about the word…" He ran a hand through his short hair, "Only thing I hate about this bloody job is, iron pressed, stuck up bloody shirts and god forsaken American accent…"
Nick and David laughed as they saw Tom and Jerry appear on the television.
It was Friday night and Buffy was going out. Willow and she rushed about Buffy's room, getting ready to go out. "I bet Riley will be there…" Willow said as she brushed her hair.
"Riley…" Buffy thought about it for a moment, he was sweet, cute, but over all bland. She was stuck with him crushing on her all year long. She never told anyone that she really didn't like him, that way, and just continued saying she had to focus on school, not boys. Plus her sexual experience pretty much equalled 0. Her being the only one in her class to still be a virgin, she wasn't ashamed of it, she just wanted it to be true and real. Not some one night stand, 'Mwa ha ha ha I popped your cherry' ordeal, from what she's heard those have never ended well.
"Ya, Riley, the total hunk of man meat who has been eyeing you since he came here…" Willow said a matter-of-fact tone.
Buffy smiled, "It is nice to be admired…" She went to the mirror and put on some lip gloss. The door bell rang and Willow and Buffy heard Joyce answer it.
"Buffy, Xander and Anya are here!" Joyce yelled from the bottom of the stairs.
"Alright, coming!" Buffy said and grabbed her purse, and then Willows arm. They went downstairs, Joyce read off the rules for the night and Buffy agreed. She kissed her mom good night and was out the door.
Nick and Holly decided it was time to get Spike and David back into the groove of things. After hours of persuasion, Nick convinced them they needed to go out for a night. Plus, Holly was dying to go dancing with him. Spike remembered all this as he straightened his collar and put on some cologne. "I hate him…" He murmured to himself as he looked in the mirror.
David threw open the door and started dancing, "We're going dancing, we're gonna party, there's gonna be ladies…" He sang as he danced like a dork. "I finally have an excuse to rub against strangers in public without being a-rest-ed!" He added special emphasis to the last word as he sang and danced.
"This is why you don't have a girl, Senor ADHD…" Spike said as pushed David aside to leave his room.
They both went down stairs and stood by the door as Holly walked up grabbing her jacket and sliding it on. Nick followed soon, grabbing his hat and pulling it over his head, both him and David had to wear sunglasses, and hats. David had a bandana and looked very much not like himself, so all were satisfied.
"So which club are we headin to?" David asked as he fixed his Bandana in a mirror.
"Ummm, the Bronze…" Holly said as she dug through her purse.
Spike groaned and stomped his feet like a child, "I can't go there! Half my students go to that club Holly!" He kicked the door in frustration.
"Well too bad, you'll just have to deal then, ignore them, I'm sure they'll ignore you too…" She said and opened the door.
They all filed out and into the car, Spike was driving, which Holly hated since he drove like a maniac. He figured if she was forcing him into the Bronze, he was going to drive the car. He started the car and once everyone was in and sped away from the house and into town.
Buffy stood outside with her friends waiting to get inside, It wasn't like she wouldn't get in there was just a bit of a line to pay. She was talking with Willow when a rather crazy driver pulled into the parking lot.
Spike and the rest of the crew all exited the car once he parked, and everyone outside of the Bronze turned and looked up. Anyone who went to Sunnydale high started whispering and giggling to each other. The head manager of the Bronze came out almost immediately and started shaking Spike's hand, then escorted the small group right inside. Everyone outside moaned and complained as they as Spike and his posse were able to walk right in.
Spike walked in, a friendly arm around the manager, "Mark you're brilliant, thank you man…" He said in an American accent.
"No problem, Spike. My treat…" Mark said and gave Spike a firm pat on the shoulder.
"Ah… not Spike… just… stick with William… even if I hate that name…" Spike smiled and stepped to the side.
"You got it, everything my treat…" Mark leaned in, "I know when you guys performed here it was the 90's, but you're still my biggest selling venue…" With that Mark smiled and wandered off into the crowds.
"Nicholas… come dance with me…" Holly said as she threw her jacket and purse at David and Spike, and then pulled him to the dance floor.
David gave Spike the jacket he was holding, "Later Mate…" then took off to find his own fun.
Spike truly hated clubs, unless he was playing one, but to attend one for fun was miserable. He flopped down on a couch and scooted Holly's things to the side. May as well just listen to the music…. He thought and relaxed into his seat.
Buffy and her company finally made it into the Bronze, "God that was hell…" Xander said as he grabbed them the last remaining table. "I've never seen it so packed…"
"The end result of a very long first week of school…" Willow said as she sat next to Buffy, "I mean, you know it's bad when our teacher's show up here…"
Buffy looked around, suddenly really curious as to where her teacher was and who his friends were, and how did he get in like that? She thought, finally spotting him on a far away couch, by himself, and trying to avoid all attention. Riley suddenly appeared at the table and Buffy gasped, "Oh my god, I didn't see you come up!"
"Would you like to dance?" Riley asked as he chuckled and showed her what must have been the brightest smile she's ever seen, It hurts my eye's… she yelled in her mind as she winced.
"Ah… sure…" She said still wincing and reluctantly took his hand.
He took her out to the dance floor, it wasn't a slow song, but instead a loud bass thumping song that had your inside's vibrating. Riley didn't take his time with the dancing either, heading right into the grinding and rubbing routine, which Buffy was not happy for. She moved further and further away as Riley attempted to grind his pelvis into her hip. Instead of a successful escape for Buffy he just followed her across the dance floor. She reached the other side and ended up right in front of Spike with a desperate look across her face as she attempted to escape.
Spike watched the whole chase go down and saw how scared Buffy appeared to be of the offending pelvis. Then the song faded out and changed to a slow song and Buffy was afraid of what Riley would do now. Luckily Spike jumped in and cut Riley off before the attack could continue, in any form.
"I'll take it from here Mr. Finn…" He took Buffy's hand and she willingly followed him to another place on the dance floor. Buffy blushed as she felt Spike's hands slide onto her waist. Slowly and very timidly she put her hands around his neck, and soon began to relax against him.
"Thanks for saving me… that was the second scariest thing I've ever experienced…" Buffy laughed a little, and smiled as her fingers brushed against the short hairs on the back of Spike's neck.
Spike looked down with a soft smile, it must have years since he'd last slow danced with a girl, She's a student, don't forget that… "I saw the… attack, and figured I'd step in before he did any real damage…"
Buffy laughed and it made him smile. As she looked around she realized anyone who went to school with her was staring at them, "Oh my god…" She quickly turned her head and stared at Spike's chest, which was a bad idea since it was loosely buttoned and only sent and unwanted warmth to her centre. "We're being stared at…" She whispered, her gaze going instead on the hem of his shirt.
"Don't worry, pet…" He chuckled and looked around, everyone turning their gaze as soon as he looked at them, "Their just jealous of you…"
She smiled up at him as the swayed back and forth. For a while the two were in their own bubble, taking no notice of anything or anyone around them. Sadly though the song ended and Spike almost considered remaining with her, until a fast song came on again. You do no need to go about rubbing your pelvis against any of your students… he thought as he escorted Buffy back to her table.
Spike stopped Buffy just before the table and whispered to her, "You know… if you don't like Captain Cardboard there… you don't have to act as though you like him…" He smiled as she nodded and walked towards the table. Riley sat at it with Willow, Xander and Anya were off dancing, Riley had a glare on his face as he watched them come back. Quickly he grabbed his coat from the back of his chair and stormed off, and out of the bronze.
Spike went outside, to the ally way for a cigarette. He quietly made his way out and watched as several of his students passed by. He pulled out a cigarette and lit it, inhaling deeply. Buffy… he thought. Okay, she's his student, and attractive student, an attractive blonde student. I like blondes… he mentally slapped himself for that one. She's sweet, shy, smart, and very mature for her age. "Still a student…" he said out loud to himself as he smoked.
The Monday that followed the Bronze was especially hard for Buffy. No one had forgotten her dance with Mr. Pratt, and they made sure she knew. 3rd period rolled around and Buffy was reluctant to inside, to embarrassed after being stared at all day. Now to be in the same room for hour with the reason you've been centre news, not happy. With her head held high Buffy walk into the room and took her seat. She looked up and saw Spike standing, leaned against a desk with his arms folded across his chest.
That morning Spike had a firm talk with Principal Woods about the situation. After explaining what had happened, Woods dismissed it, understanding what the problem was. Spike and Wood were both young men, and Wood knew his full history with Falling Down To Summerset. Spike had been through worse things, but listening to his students talk about him behind his back was taking him down a notch or two.
Here he stood with a frown across his face for the first time so far this school year. He had frowned and frowned all day, until she walked in, Buffy… He thought to himself, as a small smile crept across his face. She looked just as miserable with the whole situation as he felt. "Alright every one settle down…" Spike said standing up, "Time to settle a couple of rumours…"
Both Buffy and Riley stiffened, Buffy thought for sure everyone would hate her for dumping on Riley, and Riley was embarrassed that the whole situation would be told to the entire class, the he wouldn't be able to get anyone.
"Okay…" He finally spoke when the room stilled "Friday night, my friends and I went to a club that many of you obviously also attend… and there's this whole big thing going on about Miss. Summers and I…" Spike sighed and walked around the room, "It was just me running pest control, for her… because some random College boy wouldn't leave her alone that night, That's all it was… nothing more…"
Both Riley and Buffy breathed, that wasn't too bad Buffy thought to herself she looked over at Riley with a small apologetic smile. He still frowned; sure he was happy his teacher hadn't told the real situation, but he still wanted the girl. Once Spike finished the explanation, he sighed and picked up his marker, "Okay onto learning!"