Growing Up

Chapter 9

Joyce was pacing the kitchen and waiting for her husband to come home later that night. She was becoming nervous, when Giles finally walked through the back door. He gave her a smile and she smiled back, even though she wasn’t feeling it. Giles could tell that something was wrong as he walked over to her. “Are you alright?” He asked her and she took a deep breath.

“I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me what you were doing last night?” She asked and Giles seemed confused.

“I was working, you know that.” Joyce shook her head.

“I mean after that. I saw you at the Espresso Pump, Rupert. I saw you with that other woman.” Giles sighed when he realized what she was talking about.

“Is that what you’re upset about?” Joyce nodded.

“I think I have a reason to be. You seemed really close. Are you having an affair?” Giles almost laughed at that suggestion.

“How could you think that I would have an affair, Joyce? You know how much I love you.” He explained.

“I thought I knew, but lately I’m not sure. You’ve been all secretive and now I find you with her. I just don’t know what to think anymore.” Giles nodded and took a seat. Joyce sat down also because she was tired of standing.

“Well, let me clarify it for you. Her name is Jenny and she’s an old friend of mine. I knew her in England and she lost her husband recently. She came here to get away for a while and because she knew that I was here. So, she contacted me and we got together to talk because she knew that I could relate to what she was going through. I would never cheat on you, Joyce. You and the kids mean too much to me. I would never want to betray your trust. You must believe me.” Joyce felt relieved at what he was saying. She knew there had to be a good explanation. She felt guilty and knew she should have trusted him more.

“I’m sorry, Rupert. I was just so confused and I jumped to conclusions. I do believe you, but you could have just told me that sooner. Why don’t you invite her over for dinner one night? I would love to meet one of your old friends.” Giles gave her a smile.

“I’m sure she would love that.” He stood up and Joyce followed his lead again. He then grabbed her in a hug and she rested her head on his chest. Buffy chose that moment to come into the kitchen and she stopped when she saw them hugging. She smiled to herself and knew that they would work things out. She walked away, without them even noticing and went back upstairs.


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Buffy headed to Spike’s apartment the next day because she really wanted to see him. She knocked and he opened the door this time. He gave her a smile. “Hey, I wasn’t expecting you.” He said and she nodded as he let her into the apartment, closing the door once she was inside.

“Yeah, sorry I didn’t call first. I figured you wouldn’t mind me coming over.” Spike shook his head.

“I definitely don’t mind.” Buffy felt a little nervous and took a breath before she moved forward and placed a kiss on his lips.

“Does this feel weird to you?” She wondered as she pulled away.

“No, does it feel weird to you?” He asked and hoped that she was okay with the sudden change in their relationship, but she only shook her head.

“No, it actually feels really right.” Spike felt relieved as he smiled at her.

“I couldn’t agree with you more.” Buffy moved away from him and ran her fingers through her hair.

“I just never expected any of this to happen. What happens when our parents find out? We can’t keep this a secret forever.” Spike sighed and moved closer to her.

“When that happens, we’ll deal with it. I believe that everything will work out, Buffy.” He said and she didn’t seem so convinced.

“How can you be so sure?” Spike caressed her cheek and looked into her eyes.

“I just know. I will never let you go, Buffy. No matter what happens. This means too much to me.” Buffy felt tears in her eyes at what he was saying.

“This is all happening so fast, but I’ve never felt this way before.” She whispered and Spike wiped one of the tears away that were now falling down her face.

“I know what you mean. I love you, sweetheart. I’ve loved you before I even knew that I liked girls.” He said with a small smile and Buffy definitely couldn’t stop her tears from falling now. She never knew he felt that strongly for her, but she couldn’t deny it.

“I love you, too.” Spike felt relieved again and gave her a sweet kiss on the lips that lasted a few seconds. He then grabbed her hand and pulled her over to his room. They got inside and he closed the door. She gave him a smile. “So, are we just going to do some more talking?” She asked and Spike shook his head.

“I had something else in mind.” He replied as he kissed her harder this time and picked her up in the process. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he moved her toward his bed. He threw her on the bed and then got on top of her. He knew this time there would be no interruptions. He was confused by the look he saw on her face.

“I want you to make love to me.” He was surprised and clearly wasn’t expecting her to say that.

“Are you sure? We don’t have to do this if you’re not ready.” Buffy shook her head and cupped his cheek.

“I’m ready, Spike. I want you.” Spike didn’t have to be told twice as he kissed her again, slipping his tongue into her mouth. He quickly stripped her of her clothes and did the same with his, making a pile on the floor. He took in the sight of her naked body before him. He couldn’t remember ever seeing anything so beautiful. He started to lick her left nipple, when Buffy pulled him away. “No foreplay, Spike. I need you inside me.” Spike nodded and moved to the drawer next to his bed. There would be plenty time for foreplay later. He pulled out a condom and was once again stopped by Buffy. “I’m on the pill. I want to feel all of you.” She told him and Spike smiled as he put the condom back in the drawer. He started to kiss her again as he slowly slid into her wet heat. Buffy closed her eyes at the feel of him inside her. He started to move faster and she opened her eyes to look up at him. She couldn’t remember ever feeling anything so amazing. “God, Spike. Fuck me harder, baby.” She whispered and Spike could do nothing except obey her. He started to pound harder in her pussy and he felt her muscles squeeze him. He knew he wouldn’t last much longer if she continued to do that. He closed his eyes as he thrust harder into her.

“Fuck, Buffy. Just like that, baby. You’re so fucking hot.” Buffy was feeling herself cum at just his words.

“I’m so close. Make me cum, Spike.” He pounded into her harder as Buffy let out a scream.

“I’ll make you cum so hard, love. You feel me, Buffy? You feel my cock inside of you? It’s all for you, baby.” Buffy nodded as she felt the most intense orgasm of her life go through her. She let out another scream and bit into Spike’s shoulder. He screamed right along with her as he exploded into her pussy. They were both breathing heavily when they came down from their high and Spike pulled out of her and moved to her side. She winced a little as he wrapped his arms around her. She then rested her head on his chest and tried to get her breathing under control.

“God, that was so amazing.” She said and Spike smiled as he placed a kiss on the top of her head.

“My thoughts exactly.” He noticed that she was starting to doze off and gave her a kiss on the forehead. “Just rest now, sweetheart. There’s plenty more where that came from.” He whispered as he watched her for a little while longer. He then grew tired and also drifted off to sleep, with a smile on his face.