Spike pulled up to the bronze and sat in his car for a moment, Buffy was outside waiting to get in with her friends. He dug around in his car for a bit, eventually locating an old hat and pair of dark aviator sunglasses, these were more to get him in unnoticed than anything. He still sat watching, and waiting, until Buffy and her friends disappeared into the club. Quickly he got out of the car and locked it, then went around to the side entrance.

It was usually locked but a college couple came stumbling out as they fondled each other just as he approached the door so he easily made it inside. He was inside and started gliding through the crowds until he found his Buffy. For a moment he just smiled looking at her, she was laughing and she looked stunning. He crept, unnoticed, to the top half of the bronze and watched.

Buffy sat at her table as she waited for Xander to get drinks, eventually Anya turned to Buffy, "So, have you and your new boyfriend been having sex?"

Buffy started coughing when the question hit her so suddenly, "I-uh…" She stuttered for some time but happy when the attention was turned from her to Riley as he came up to the table.

"Hey you guys…" He did his best to avoid Buffy as he remembered their first experience at the bronze.

"Hey Buffy look who it is…" Willow said making eye motions to Buffy, "It's Riley, Buffy… Maybe you two should try dancing…"

Buffy gave Willow an uncertain look, "I don't know if that's a good idea…"

Riley stood up, "It's a slow song…" He was eager to take up any opportunity; he held out his hand and smiled, not even noticing Buffy's reluctance.

Spike frowned seeing Buffy get up to dance with Captain America, "Shit…" He stood up and grasped the railing in a death vice.

Buffy plastered the best smile she could muster up on her face. She really wanted to run away, Just give him a chance, he wants to dance, you don't have to date him… she thought as she put her hands on his shoulders and they began dancing.

It wasn't long before Riley's failed dancing skills showed again and he started stepping on her feet, but she ignored it for now. Why is this song just starting… the dance was stretching on forever. She met Riley's eyes and gave him a meagre smile and tried to make it seem like she was enjoying herself.

Riley took this the wrong way though and started to lean to kiss her, Buffy was caught completely off guard. Then she felt his lips on hers as he tried to encourage her to return the kiss. Buffy mumbled and squeal then pushed him off, "Get the hell off of me!"

Once she finally got Riley to de-latch himself from her, she stomped on his foot, and then stormed off the dance floor. She grabbed her coat and purse and left the bronze out the side door.

Spike was seething as he watched the boy dance with his girl, she was his girl, and they both knew that. Just as he was about to storm down and break the up he saw Riley kiss her. For a moment he was heartbroken, his heart shattering into a trillion glass pieces and falling into the pit of his stomach. This was quickly mended by the fact Buffy pushed the boy away and left him injured before she stormed out.

He smiled, "That's my girl…" Then he quickly made his way down the stairs and followed her. He purposely knocked into a disappointed Riley shoulder with vicious force, and stared him down as he passed. Riley grabbed his shoulder and watched the mysterious figure storm through the crowd and out the side door.

Spike stepped outside and saw Buffy hidden behind a dumpster; her face was wet from her tears as she was wishing she could go home. She looked up right as Spike took off his glasses and ran to him. He gladly took her into his arms, "Shhhhh… it's alright, my love…" He ran a soft hand across her hair as he held her tightly and slowly calmed her down, "It's alright… we'll just get you home, eh? He was a wanker any way…"

She nodded and giggled a bit, then watched as Spike put his glasses back on, Buffy started laughing now, "You look like a stalker, oh my god! That's what you were doing here!" She smacked him on the chest, she really wasn't that offended, if he wasn't here she would be stuck in the ally waiting for her friends to come out, that or walking.

Riley followed the mystery man to the door, dragging Angel along with him. "If he's going after Buffy, I'm going to pummel him…" They both went out the side door only to find the ally empty, "There!" Riley said watching Buffy's form walked across the parking lot, wrapped in the arms of the mystery man.

They chased after the two, but were too late, Buffy had gotten in the car and taken off to god-knows- where. "Shit!" Riley yelled and kicked a soda can into the street.

Buffy was happy to be home, and home with her hot boyfriend. He took her jacket and hung it up for her, "I'll go make us some tea… you get ready for bed, eh?" Buffy nodded and started up the stairs. Spike disappeared into the kitchen and she laughed hearing him digging around the kitchen.

She had just gotten dressed when Buffy's cell phone rang, "Hello?"

"Oh thank god, Buffy… are you okay?" Willow asked concern in her voice.

Buffy nodded, "Yeah… I'm fine… just getting ready for bed…"

"Are you at home? Riley chased after some random guy who like knocked him down as the random guy headed after you…" Buffy could hear Anya in the back ground, "Ask her if she's having sexual intercourse with him."

Buffy blushed, "I'm not… he's just a friend…"

"Is he the mystery man you've been staying with?" Willow laughed and Buffy could hear a car starting, she assumed they were leaving, "Are you at his house?"

"Yes… he is the guy…" Buffy sat on her bed, "But I'm not at his house, he took me home…"

"Don't worry everyone she is at the homestead, safe…" She told everyone in the car and Buffy laughed hearing them all sigh in relief. "So he was at the bronze and no one knew?"

Buffy giggled, "Yeh… I didn't even know…" She smiled and heard Spike call from the stairs, "I have to go… another call…" They said goodbye and Buffy rushed downstairs to the kitchen, smiling as Spike handing her a mug of tea.

"Thank you…" She put the mug down and leaned up giving Spike a quick kiss. He smiled and put his drink down as well, wrapping his arms around her hips. He pulled Buffy in for a much longer and more sensual kiss, his hand ran up and down her back and let out a small moan as Buffy's hands ran through his hair.

Spike gripped Buffy's hips and he lifted her onto the counter, never breaking their kiss. Buffy giggled into the kiss and ran her hands down his chest, eventually stopping at his belt buckle. Spike broke their kiss and took her hand in his, "Luv…"

"Did I do something wrong?" she was confused, and even a bit scared he would end this.

"No… no… just…" He kissed her palm and smiled a bit, "I want it to be special… not on your counter…" He chuckled a bit, hoping Buffy would understand. "I just… think you deserve candle light… and a big bed… and roses, and a good man…"

Buffy smiled, "You are a good man…" she wrapped her arms back around his neck, "but I think you're right… because we both deserve that, except the perfect girl for you…" Buffy giggled and Spike smiled, and then gave her a kiss.

Suddenly they both jumped as the door bell rang, "Crap!" Buffy jumped down from the counter and ran out to the foyer to answer the door.