Over The Summer

Chapter 73: Week After Midterms

‘Professor Winthrop’s Class’

“I assume everyone did well on his or her midterms this past week. I hope the time I gave you provided some helpful study time.” Spike said as his T.A. passed out some paper work to the class.

After the T.A. was done passing out the papers she took a seat at the small desk in the front of the room off to the side.

“Now that that’s all said and done with we can move on to things actually dealing with this class.” Spike picked up a copy of the paper and held it up in the air. “Does anyone have any questions about the paper you were just handed?”

“Is this what our final is going to be?” One of the students closer to the front asked.

“Along these lines, yes. Your final paper will be a bit longer in pages and will take more time, or it should anyways, in researching to complete. This particular paper is due in two weeks, and I’d like to see a rough draft by next week.” Spike explained.

“What topic will our final have to be about or on?” Another student asked.

“Anything you chose, as long as it’s appropriate. If you’re not sure than ask me and I’ll tell you, or if you have an idea but maybe need help in finding a direction to go with it you can ask me during my office hours.”

(Bell Rings)

“That’s all for today, I’ll see everyone next class. Enjoy your day.” Spike said as his students gathered their things and left the lecture hall.

“Buffy are you coming?” Cordelia asked from the door after she noticed that Buffy wasn’t behind her like she thought.

“I’ll catch up in a bit.” Buffy stated as she finished gathering her things.

“Alright.” Cordelia said before leaving the room and closing the door behind her.

“What can I do for you Ms. Summers?” Spike asked as Buffy walked to the front of the room.

“I’ve got a question about a topic for my final project.” Buffy stated as the T.A. left the room.

“What is it?”

“My life.” Buffy replied.

“It’s only a college English paper Luv, not a novel.”

“It wouldn’t be on my whole life, just this past year. I can do it with your guidelines, and use interviews from people who’ve been around me for the facts part. I wouldn’t use real names of course.”

“You’re making this more than it has to be Pet.”

“It’s something I need to do. It’ll be an outlet for what’s happened or whatever.” Buffy explained.

Spike nodded his head understanding what she was talking about. “If it’s what you really want to do, just have a backup topic if this becomes to much for you.”

“You mean I can’t just sleep with the Professor to get my A?” Buffy asked with a grin.

“I thought you were sleeping with the Professor for another reason.” Spike said with a grin of his own.

“You know me so well.”

“Anything else?” Spike asked.

Buffy shock her head. “Not right now.”

“Oh.”

Buffy picked up her bag from his desk. “I better get going.”

“Sure, I’ll see you later.”

“Bye.” Buffy said as she walked towards the classroom door.

“Buffy!” Spike called after her.

“Yeah?” Buffy asked as she turned back around to face him.

“You forgot something.”

“I did?” Buffy asked looking around the room.

“Yeah, you did.” Spike said walking to where Buffy was standing.

“What?”

“This.” Spike said pulling Buffy in for a passionate kiss.

“Oh. . .” Buffy whispered as they pulled apart.

Spike smirked. “I’ll see you later Luv.”

“See ya.”

*****

‘Loft Apartment- Later That Day’

Everyone was gathered together in the living room relaxing and having fun again for the first time in a long time.

“Can I repeat how glad I am that midterms are over?” Willow asked from her spot on a couch in-between Tara and Xander.

“I think you just did.” Tara said with a smile.

“re nre not the only one Wills.” Xander stated before putting more chips in his mouth. “I’m pretty sure I failed all of mine.”

“I’m sure it wasn’t that bad.” Anya said placing a kiss on Xander’s cheek.

“You’re right, it was worse.” Xander mumbled.

“Poor Xander.” Buffy said with a sad smile.

Anya lend closer to Xander and placed and hand on his upper thigh. “I’ll help you feel better later.”

Everyone in the room except for Anya and Xander rolled their eyes at the comment.

“I whe where I’m not sleeping tonight.” Cordelia stated from her spot on Angel’s lap.

Anya just shrugged her shoulder. “I can’t help it if I enjoy giving and receiving, receiving more than giving, orgasms as much as I do.”

Everyone rolled his or her eyes again.

“Maybe not, but do you have to be so loud about it while others are trying to sleep? I’m surprised no ones call the cops while you two are going at it.” Cordelia stated. “I mean Buffy and Spike are locked away in her room for hours on end but you don’t hear them, most of the time anyways.”

Buffy face turned bright red as she buried her head against Spike’s chest.

“Maybe Spike’s not as enjoyable for Buffy as Xander is for me.” Anya replied.

“I am very enjoyable!” Spike called out.

“Spike!” Buffy yelled and hit him on the arm.

“Well I am.” Spike stated.

“We’ll see how much you enjoy tonight if you don’t stop talking.”

“I was just. . .” Spike started.

“No more.” Buffy said glaring at Spike.

“Fine.” Spike said crossing his arms over his chest.

“Do you gals have any more pop?” Angel asked trying to change the subject.

“I don’t think so.” Tara answered.

“I’ll go get some.” Buffy said as she stood up.

“You don’t have to do that, I’ll get some water.” Angel replied moving Cordelia off his lap and standing up as well.

“I’ve got a few things to pick up from the store anyways. I was gonna do it before class tomorrow, so I’ll just do it now.”

“Thanks.” Angel said moving Cordelia again and sitting back down.

“I’m gonna go change real quick, if anyone wants anything write it down and I’ll pick it up for you.”
*****
“Do you want me to come with you?” Spike asked Buffy as she picked up her car keys and checked to make sure her cell phone was on.

“No, stay and relax. I’ll be back soon.”

Anya walked over to where the two were standing. “Here’s the list, and some money.”

“Thanks.” Buffy said taking the paper and money from her.

“Be careful.” Spike said pulling Buffy into his arms as Anya went back into the living room.

“Promise.” Buffy whispered.

Spike gave Buffy a kiss. “Love you.”

“Love you too.” Buffy said returning the kiss. “I’ll be back soon.”

“Who wants to watch a movie?” Willow asked as Spike walked back into the living room and sat down.

“Sounds good.” Xander agreed.

Cordelia nodded her head. “Sure.”

“I’ll go make some popcorn.” Tara said standing up and walking towards the kitchen.

“I’ll help.” Anya stated going after Tara.

Everyone was moving around to get ready for the movie when they all heard a loud explosion.

“What was that?” Angel asked turning towards the window.

Spike’s eyes grew very wide as a single word escaped his lips.

“Buffy. . .”

*****

TBC. . .