Obeying Nature

Chapter 7
The rest of the afternoon was pure bliss for them both. Never moving far apart, they talked and shared loving kisses and touches. Then both their stomachs growled at the same time, and with a laugh they regretfully decided to head back to the cabin. Sunset wasn’t far away, and they realised the others would start wondering why they were gone for so long.

Not ready to share their relationship with the Scoobies, with a passionate kiss they distanced themselves before they came out of the woods. Silently, both wondered how they were ever going to be able to keep their hands off each other. Now they’d found each other they were both reluctant to let go.

When they approached the house they were pleasantly surprised to find the others had moved the table outside so they could eat on the porch. They were just about to climb the stairs when Xander suddenly appeared in the doorway carrying some wineglasses.

“There you are. We were just about to put together a search and rescue party! What the hell have you guys been up to?”

Buffy gave him an apologetic smile, trying to hold back from doing a happy dance up the stairs. If they only knew! “Sorry Xander, we didn’t realise how much time had passed.”

She shivered when she felt Giles’ hand subtlety stroke her back as he closely followed her onto the porch.

“Riiiiight.” Xander drawled. “Ice-cold calculation is what I call it: you were tardy just so you can get out of kitchen duty. Well, I saw right through your plan! Now you’re both on clean-up duty”.

Both Giles and Buffy chuckled when they saw his impish smile.

“Dinner’s ready in half an hour, so hurry up kids. Get cleaned up and we’ll see you in a bit.”

“Aye-aye, Captain” Buffy replied with a short salute. With a quick glance at Giles, who gave her an ‘all yours’ gesture, Buffy hurried inside to take a quick shower.
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Fifteen minutes later Giles, who had been sitting outside talking to the others, went inside to see if the bathroom was ready.

He found the bathroom door slightly ajar. Assuming Buffy was getting dressed in the bedroom, he opened the door without thinking twice. The vision that greeted him made him freeze, his breath caught in his throat.

Buffy was standing in front of the mirror, dressed only in jeans and a bra, brushing her teeth. The fact that he’d seen Buffy earlier dressed in less made no difference. This seemed so very intimate and he felt his blood rush south.

Buffy looked over her shoulder at the open door, gave him a toothpaste-y smile and indicated with a nod of her head that he could come in. With shaking hands he stepped into the room and closed the door, while she continued to brush her teeth and follow his movements in the mirror.

He stepped up behind her and circled her waist in his hands. She rinsed her mouth and placed her toothbrush in a cup by the sink before she let her own arms rest on his. She looked at his reflection in the mirror and grinned.

“Hi there handsome. Am I stealing all your bathroom time?”

Giles only shook his head no, while tightening his hold. Slowly he lowered his lips to her shoulder. Buffy closed her eyes as she felt his lips travelling up her neck. The next thing she knew, she found herself being turned around and her mouth was plundered by his tongue.

She reciprocated in full, and soon both were shaking from need. Buffy finally pulled away. She had to bite back a grin as she saw Giles lips chase hers. Once more she let herself have a taste of him, but this time she stopped the kiss before it deepened. Both stared into each other’s eyes and tried to calm their breathing, but their hands continued their advances.

“God Buffy,” Giles said with a moan as his hands rested on her bare back. He placed his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. “I can’t believe how much I want you.”

Buffy’s heart skipped a beat. She pulled him close in a long hug. “Me too” she whispered against his skin. After a few moments, regretfully, they let their hands drop. But not before they shared one last brief kiss.

Finally Buffy slipped out of the bathroom so he could shower. She knew if she’d stayed, he wouldn’t have showered by himself. The tension between them had thickened. It was almost unbearable, and Buffy wished they were alone so they could act on it.

As she slipped out of the bathroom, she was so deep in blissful thoughts that she completely missed Anya’s wide-eyed stare. The ex-demon had stepped inside to grab another bottle of wine. Anya wondered to herself what was going on. She could have sworn she’d seen Giles close the bathroom door behind him just a few minutes earlier.

Chapter 8
It didn’t take long for Giles to join the gang chatting outside, freshly showered and dressed in jeans and light blue shirt that made Buffy’s body tingle.

He seated himself next to her, contentedly listening to the chatter that flowed around the table. Hidden from the view of the others, his hand lightly stroked her thigh. She carefully covered his hand with her own, her thumb stroking the back of his as she took a sip of wine with her other hand. Both avoided eye contact during dinner, worried that if their eyes met they wouldn’t be able to hide their feelings. Still, it didn’t stop their hands from meeting under the table at every opportunity, silently conveying how much they needed each other.

If the others thought they were a little quiet during dinner, no one commented on it. They were all used to Watcher/Slayer pre-fight preoccupation, so they chatted amongst themselves. Buffy and Giles were so focused on each others’ bodies sitting close together, but not close enough, that they completely missed Anya’s scrutinizing gaze that followed their every move.

Buffy and Giles did participate enough to cast their votes for an early night. It didn’t take long for everyone to finish dinner. After a little after-dinner conversation (and the promised dish clean up by Watcher and Slayer) they called the night to a halt. At Anya’s suggestion they agreed to try to sleep as long as possible. That way everyone would be completely rested for the next night’s fight. They all headed inside to prepare for bed.

Giles stayed outside, hoping for a brief moment with Buffy. He released a breath he hadn’t realised he’d been holding when she came back. Both grinned at each other as they heard Xander, Willow and Anya fight over bathroom rights inside. After a quick glance to make sure the others where nowhere near, Giles took Buffy’s hand and pulled her close to his body.

“Buffy, I want you to promise me something” he said seriously as he hugged her close.

“Mmmmm?” was all Buffy managed as she revelled in the feel of his body pressed to hers.

“Promise me you’ll be careful tomorrow. No heroics. I couldn’t bear it if something should happen to you.”

Her eyes flew open and began to tear up as she heard his words. For a second she contemplated telling him, but then decided against it. It would make him worry, and that would mean he would get no rest, which would put him in risk during the fight. Instead she only held him close and buried her face into his neck while nodding, “I promise.”

After a few minutes, Giles raised his head and gently cupped her cheek. “I love you,” he whispered before letting his mouth cover hers. He’d meant it to be a short comforting kiss, but it quickly turned passionate. Both completely forgot were they where, until a triumphant voice broke their torrid embrace.

“I knew it!”

They jumped apart and looked towards the door. Anya was standing there with a smug smile.
Buffy and Giles turned an interesting shade of red, while Anya jumped up and down with excitement.

“Ah, A-Anya, this i-is not what it l-looks like”, Giles tried unsuccessfully.

“Oh really? Because from where I’m standing it looks like you and Buffy were kissing. It looks like you’d done it before.” Anya replied, in an almost accusing tone.

Giles, frustrated, ran his hand through his hair, and looked to Buffy for help. Before she had a chance to say anything, Anya continued with a soft smile.

“Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me.”

At their disbelieving look, Anya laughed. “I promise. Giles has been alone for too long. I watch him turn away attractive women all the time at the Magic Shop. It was obvious he was waiting for you.” She turned slightly towards a surprised Buffy, “And from what Xander has told me Giles is much better than any of your other boyfriends. At least he won’t hurt your friends. I am glad that you finally have someone to have orgasms with, both of you. It doesn’t make sense that you are trying to hide it, but since you are obviously sneaking around, I promise not to tell Xander or Willow.”

At their relieved look, she continued mischievously. “Yet.”

“Thank you, Anya. I have always known you were the soul of discretion.” Giles said, somewhat ironically, but mostly with relief that they wouldn’t have to explain their relationship to the rest of their little gang just yet. Buffy just gave Anya a playful glare that turned into a grateful smile.

Anya turned away from them and regally waved her arm, “You may carry on!”

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Buffy immediately moved into his arms and stared kissing his neck.

“Umm, Buffy, you r-really need to s-stop”, Giles stuttered while hiss ins indicated differently as they closed around her.

“Don’t want to” Buffy mumbled against his skin as her kisses moved towards the v of his shirt.

“Me neither, luv, but when it comes to you I have hardly any restraints left.” Carefully he untangled himself from her and looked into her eyes. Buffy relented when she saw how serious he was. His pupils were dilated and his breathing was irregular. With a short kiss to his lips she nodded her head in acceptance, but let her hands run down the front of his shirt.
He closed his eyes with a groan. Buffy felt a small spark of pride at the emotions she was able to stir in him.

“I wish I could stay with you tonight” she said with a slight grumble.

“So do I luv, but we both know what would happen if you did.” he said with a rueful smile.

She nodded her head with a twinkle in her eye. “You’re right about that!”

They parted with a last hug, denying themselves a kiss, since this time they knew they wouldn’t be able to stop. With a regretful look, Buffy turned away from him and walked inside. Giles blew out a frustrated breath and willed his body to calm down. It was certainly going to be a long night.
TBC