Coo Coo Ca-Choo

Xander called in the morning and asked if they could come get him so he could go home and shower and change clothes and then take him back to the hospital. He didn’t even want to leave to change as it was but Anya insisted. She would have to stay for a couple more days of observation but the doctors expected a full recovery. Of course, she would have the cast on her leg for 6-8 weeks.

Buffy had indeed called off from work but she didn’t have to play hooky. Fred and Wes had informed her boss what had happened and he told Buffy to take all the time she needed to help out with Anya and Xander. Spike had called the police detective and asked him about Riley. He informed him that he had been picked up during the night and was being held for questioning. They had found his fingerprints all over Spike’s car so they were going to book and charge him. Spike asked him if he thought they should get a restraining order and he told him it wouldn’t hurt.

Spike had two classes that day but decided to blow them off in favor of being with Buffy and helping cart Xander around and so they could go down to the courthouse and take out the protection order against Riley. Spike showed Buffy his and Xander’s dorm while Xander showered.

“...and this is our room” Spike said opening the door after giving Buffy the tour of the common areas already, saving his bedroom for last.
“Yep..looks familiar. Is it a written code between colleges that all dorm rooms look the same? Willow and my room was almost identical to this.” She walked around fingering all his belongings.
“funny..neither of you come across as that masculine to me” Spike joked pointing to obvious male items, like aftershave on his dresser and Xander’s boxer shorts lying on the floor.
“Well, Willow IS gay, but not butch, however she would probably like the magazine” Buffy joked back pointing to the open naked girlie magazine on one of the desks.

Spike turned crimson. “It’s Xander’s, not mine”
“Look at you blushing. Geez, William. We’ve fucked each other six ways from Sunday and you’re blushing because I caught you with a girlie magazine. You’re so cute” she reached up and pinched his cheek.
“Hey now. None of that.” He batted her hand away. “I am NOT “cute” he protested vehemently.
“Uh huh..whatever you say” she smiled a knowing smile at him.
“I’ll show you cute” Spike grabbed her and toppled her onto his little single bed with him.

He began kissed her voraciously. She reached down and kneaded his buttocks, pressing hsi jean clad erection into her, grinding up against him. They were so caught up in the moment they didn’t notice the door open and a freshly showered and with clean clothes on Xander walk in.
“Whoa! Damn...get a room you guys!” he exclaimed at the display he was witnessing.
Spike jumped what seemed like two feet in the air as he scrambled to get off of Buffy.
“Jesus, mate, you scared the crap out of me” Spike huffed.
“Sorry to interrupt your make out session but I’m ready to go” Xander informed them.
“We are in a room too if you didn’t notice” Spike joked.
“Yeah, MY room” Xander replied.
“Hey, it’s mine too” Spike responded.
“Yeah Yeah...come on Romeo and Juliet...let’s go” Xander was already walking out the door.

Buffy whispered to Spike teasingly, “He’s just jealous because him and Anya didn’t get to have sex yet”
“I’m sure Miss Orgasms herself will change that right quickly. I imagine it will be interesting with the cast and all though. Poor Xan, his first time and he has to compete with a cast” Spike told her.
“Xander’s a virgin?” Buffy exclaimed, just a little too loud.
“I heard that! Stop talking about me! William was a virgin not too long ago as well as I’m sure YOU remember” Xander got defensive.
“There’s nothing wrong with that. I was just surprised because you seem so....manly” Buffy tried to stroke his ego, wanting their “truce” to hold up for William’s sake.
“Well, thank you. I’m a manly man if ever a manly man there was” Xander grinned.

They arrived at Buffy’s car in the parking lot and started to climb in as some boys Xander and Spike knew came walking by.
“Hey dude” one of them high-fived William and nodded to Xander.
Another of the boys pointed to Buffy, “Man..your Mom is pretty hot for an old chick”.
It was Buffy’s turn to blush in embarrassment and Spike’s face turned red too but in anger instead.
“That’s not my mum, you wanker. That’s my girlfriend.” Spike informed him.
“Whoa..dude, sorry man...didn’t realize...uh...yeah...” he stumbled all over his words.
“Whatever..we gotta go, see ya” they got into Buffy’s car and pulled away as the other boys stared on.

“Oh God. Do I really look that old? Old enough to be your mother?” Buffy was mortified.
“Of course not, Buff. Those guys were idiots anyway.” Xander spoke up from the backseat.
“Yeah, stupid ponces. Christ. Don’t listen to them, Buffy. Just forget about it” Spike tried to reassure her.
Buffy sighed and resigned herself to the fact that this is something she would always have to be faced with at one time or another as long as her and William were together as a couple.
“I’m O.K. Thanks guys” he told them.

They arrived at the hospital a short time later. Upon walking up to Anya’s room, they heard her engrossed in a discussion with her doctor.
“Now, you’re sure I can have sex with this cast on? I can’t go 6-8 weeks without orgasms.” Anya said in all seriousness.
The embarrassed doctor explained again that yes she could engage in sexual relations even with the cast.
“That’s my girl” Xander smiled as the three of them entered the room, nodding to the flustered doctor as he left the room.

“Anya! I’m so glad you’re going to be alright” Buffy came to her bed and leaned down to hug her.
“No thanks to your boyfriend’s car but yes, I will be”
“It wasn’t William’s fault. Didn’t you tell her?” Buffy asked Xander.
“Not yet. She was in and out of sleep all through the night and on pain medicine and everything.” Xander explained.

They spent the next 30 minutes explaining to Anya how Riley had tampered with William’s car, hoping to hurt him and instead got her and Xander. Anya was furious and vowed to eviserate Riley Finn as soon as she got out of the hospital. She told Buffy she was in tight with their boss and there was no way Riley would have a job even if he got out of jail on bail or got off of the charge completely. Buffy was relieved to know she at least wouldn’t have to work with him whatever the other outcomes might be.

Spike and Buffy said their goodbyes, wishing Anya a speedy recovery and left to go downtown to take out the restraining order. That took a couple hours and afterwards they decided to go get some lunch. They stopped at a deli close to the campus and borderrdered rueben’s astonished that they had the same favorite sandwich. Afterwards, they parked Buffy’s car in the lot by his dorm and then Spike took her on a walking tour through the campus, showing her where his classes were, the library, the student center and various other buildings.

They walked hand in hand, leaning into each other to kiss every so often. They tried not to pay attention to the numerous stares they were receiving. They came to a park and Spike sat down underneath the shade of a tree and had Buffy sit between his legs, her back leaning against his chest. They just stayed there embracing and enjoying each other’s company. Spike talked about school, his classes and major and Buffy told him about her work. They were actually having a conversation without arguing, spending time with each other without having sex and it felt so good to both of them. Buffy could have stayed there like that with him forever.

“You know, with all that’s happened, I haven’t even once thought about having a drink. Which is surprising because it’s usually stressful times like being at the hospital yesterday and waiting to find out if Anya was alright and worrying about you and Riley that would have made me pick up a drink. I know it can’t be this easy to quit and there are hard times to come, but just having you here with me, makes it easier to not think about it” Buffy told him.

“I’m glad that I can help you and I’m so proud of you for not doing it” Spike kissed the top of her head.
“It’s only been a few days since I stopped. Don’t be too proud. I’ll probably fall off the wagon in no time” Buffy said.
“Yeah, with a negative attitude like that, you will. Don’t be so cynical, luv. I have faith in you. I believe in you” Spike tilted her head so he could look at her.
“I’m sorry. I’ll try and be positive girl from now on” she replied.
“That’s the spirit” he smiled down at her.

They finally pulled themselves away from “their” tree as they had now christened it. They drove back to Buffy’s place where after searching the kitchen, Spike informed Buffy that they needed to go to the grocery store or starve. Two hours later they were back at Buffy’s unpacking plastic bags filled with both their favorites. Buffy insisted on making sure Spike had things there since he was over so much and Spike insisted he pay for half the bill.

Spike whipped them up some chicken noodle casserole which Buffy devoured.
“I’m going to get fat if you keep feeding me like this and then you won’t want me anymore” she teased him.
“I’ll always want you, no matter what. Besides we work enough of it off” he grinned at her.
Buffy pushed her plate away from her when she finished. “God, I’m stuffed. That was so good. You should be a chef or something” she told him.
“Thanks, luv but I’m going for writer instead.” He smiled.
“Maybe you could write about food?” she joked.
“Not exactly what I had in mind but I’ll think about it” he replied.

“I’m so tired. I don’t think I can move from this spot.” Buffy informed him.
Spike got up and moved to Buffy’s chair. He reached down and picked her up and carried her down the hall.
“What are you doing?” she exclaimed.
“Taking my princess to bed so she can rest and since she is too tired to move, I figured I would move her myself” he answered.
“Are you joining me?” she asked as he laid her down and tucked her in.
“Not yet. I’m going to clean up the kitchen and do the dishes then probably take a shower. I’ll be in when I’m all done.” He answered.
“Who will keep me company until then?” she pouted.
Spike reached over and grabbed her stuffed pig, “Mr. Gordo will look out for you while I’m gone, O.K., pet?” he smiled at her.
Buffy took the pig from him and hugged it to her chest. “Alright. Thank you.” She smiled back at him.
“Get some rest, beautiful” Spike stood and turned to leave pausing at the doorway to turn around and see Buffy, lids already closed and falling into a peaceful slumber.

Continued in Chapter 19- Sponsorship