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Randy Candy by Allison
 
Announcements to Make
 
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Chapter 9- Announcements to Make

“Hello, you two,” Joyce said as she walked through the front door, spotting her daughter kissing Spike, and held back a smirk. Buffy quickly pulled away from the blonde vampire, blushing. “Is there another spell I should know about?”

“Not that I know of,” Buffy said quietly, looking down.

“So you’re choosing to kiss Spike on your own free-will?” her mother asked, and Buffy nodded sheepishly. “Well, good for you.” Both Buffy and Spike looked at her, surprised. “It’s not a secret that you’re attracted to my daughter, Spike, and I’ve been able to tell that you aren’t completely against Spike, honey. I’m happy for you.” Buffy smiled before walking closer to Joyce and hugging her. “Now, Spike, what exactly are your intentions with my daughter?”

“To make her happy and protect her,” he answered, restraining himself from saying anything improper, even though he was thinking of some very naughty ways of making her smile.

“Well, I can’t hate a man who looks out for my daughter,” Joyce said, putting down her purse and keys.

“I’m not a man, Joyce,” Spike said sadly, looking down.

“Sure you are,” she replied, winking at him when he raised his eyes to hers. “Alright, it’s time for me to make a little announcement.” Buffy’s eyes widened.

“You’re not pregnant, are you?” she asked, frowning when Joyce laughed.

“No, of course not,” she answered. “But… Rupert and I have decided to start dating.”

“What?” Buffy asked, practically shrieking.

“Good for you, Joyce,” Spike said, moving closer to Buffy and wrapping his arm around her waist to help calm her down. “You deserve to be happy, too, and if Watcher-boy does that for you, then I fully support it.” He looked at Buffy, who was still upset. “Besides, it’s not like you haven’t slept with him already.”

“Spike!” both of the women said loudly, and he raised his hands in surrender.

“Sorry,” he replied, taking a step back. “Well, I should probably get going and let you talk about… things, so have a good night, ladies.”

“Night,” Joyce said, smiling when Buffy escorted him to the door and opened it.

“Will I see you tomorrow?” he asked, and Buffy shrugged, smirking. “I’ll hunt you down otherwise.”

“I’m sure you will,” she said, surprised when he grazed her cheek and leaned down to kiss her. “Night, Spike.”

“Night, Slayer,” he said, grinning as he walked out. She watched him leave before shutting the door and leaning back against it.

“So, you two are already in kissing territory?” Joyce asked curiously, and Buffy narrowed her eyes at her. “What?”

“You and Giles are already in sex territory,” she replied, giggling quietly when Joyce blushed and walked away.

* * * * *

“Do you love her?” a voice asked from the shadows as Spike walked down Revello Drive.

“What?” he asked, looking around until he saw Angel appear under a light-post. “Oh, it’s you. Why am I not surprised?”

“Answer the question,” Angel said, crossing his arms. “Do you love her?”

“I care about her,” he answered, not backing down as Angel walked up to him, stopping a couple of inches away. “And what’s it to you, pillock? You’re leaving her, so why shouldn’t someone stay and watch her back?”

“I’m sure that’s not the only thing you want to watch,” Angel said, looking away and clenching his fists when Spike chuckled. “I can’t force you to leave, Spike, but if I ever find out that you hurt her, I’ll come back instantly and stake you on the spot, got me?”

“I wouldn’t expect anything less,” Spike answered, smiling when Angel looked at him. “So, you’re heading out tomorrow?”

“Yeah,” the older vampire replied. “If you want the mansion, it’s all yours.”

“Thanks,” Spike said, grinning. “I’m sure the chains you have in there will be put to good use.” When Angel tried punching him, Spike grabbed his wrist and stopped him. “You have nothing to worry about, Angel. I’m not going to do anything out of line with her.”

“Just remember what I told you,” Angel said sternly. “I have no qualms about dusting you, Spike.”

“And vice versa,” Spike replied. “So if you lose your soul, I have no doubts that Buffy and I will find you and take you off this planet… again.”

“I know,” Angel said, managing a small smile. “See you around, William.”

“Bye, Liam,” Spike said, watching as Angel turned on his heel and walked away, disappearing into the darkness.

* * * * *

The next day at school, Buffy walked into the library and saw Willow, Xander, and Giles all sitting down, talking. Buffy walked over to them and put down her bag.

“Giles, may I have a word with you?” she asked, and he nodded, knowing what she had on her mind. He stood up and led her into his office, shutting the door behind them.

“Buffy, I’d like to say first that Joyce and I-” he began, but she put her hand up to stop him.

“I know you like her, Giles, and out of anyone, I trust you the most with her,” she said, looking down. “I’m not going to lie when I say that it bothers me, but I consider you to be like a father to me, so I guess it only makes sense that you two date.”

“Thank you,” he said quietly, and she looked at him once again, exchanging smiles with him. “If you’re not okay with it, maybe her and I could-”

“Date in secret?” Buffy asked, giggling. “It’s not worth it- I already know something’s going on, and I can’t stop you. You’re consenting adults, not under a spell, and I’m… happy for you.”

“Thank you,” he said, hugging her. “Now, Joyce told me on the phone yesterday that you might have something to tell me, as well.”

“I do, but I want Willow and Xander to hear it, too,” she said, opening the office door and walking into the main part of the library, him behind her. Willow and Xander both looked at her, concerned.

“Is everything okay, Buffy?” Willow asked, surprised when Buffy grinned and sat down beside her.

“Yes, everything’s great,” she answered, taking a deep breath before looking at Xander and Giles, knowing that they’d prove to be a problem when it came to the new development in her life. “I’ve decided to date Spike.”

When utter silence engulfed the library, she stood up and giggled, walking out of the library and going to her first class.


 
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