" Now my dear, you will discover the true art of what we call music. "
Giles slipped the needle onto the vinyal and a few seconds later, Pink Floyd wafted through the air.
" K, now which old rocker is this? " Willow teased, as he sat down next to her.
He gave her a raised brow, a move that drove her crazy.
" You're being sassy, aren't you? " he mused, forcing her back on the sofa.
" Hmm, maybe, " she replied, her smile growing as her arms wrapped around him.
" My sassy little Red. " His lips grazed her ear. " What am I to do with you? "
She answered him with a kiss.
TWO NIGHTS LATER
" We'll only stay for a little while, " Buffy said, ringing the bell.
Angel started to ask if twenty minutes qualified, but before he could, the door opened and Xander appeared.
" Greetings, fellow Monopolytes! Glad ya could make it. "
" Wouldn't have missed it, " Angel said, forcing a smile.
Buffy giggled as Xander ushered them inside and down the hall. In the dining room, the rest of the Scoobies waited. Well, all but two.
" Where are Will and Giles? " Buffy asked, taking a seat.
" Probably shagging in the bloody shower, " Spike offered. Cordelia slapped his arm. " What? I wasn't being rude, pet. Just answerin' the Slayer's question. "
She leaned over, brushing her lips onto his.
" We'll discuss that rude line later, " she promised, nibbling gently.
" Tactful as ever, " Xander muttered.
" I'd watch it Xander, " Angel said. " She might hurt you. "
" She can hurt me, " Spike purred, his hand moving up Cordy's thigh.
" You used to be romantic like that, " Anya sighed. " What happened? "
All eyes turned to Xander, but before he could say a word, the doorbell rang and he ran to answer it.
" We brought snacks! " Willow quipped, as Giles presented him with a large brown bag.
" Snacks are a good thing, " he noted, as they made their way to the dining room.
" Running late, are we? " Buffy cooed, flashing the redhead a knowing grin.
Willow felt a pale blush creep over her and slid into an empty chair.
" Ok, I'm ready to play. " Everyone looked at Anya. " I want money, " she added.
AN HOUR LATER
" That's another hundred, ": Giles pointed out.
Spike shot him a glare. " I've got it right here, Watcher! " he growled, thrusting another bill at his fellow Englishman.
" You aren't trying to cheat, are ya, Spike? " Xander teased.
" Shut up, Chubs! "
Angel turned away from his fellow y chromos and smiled at Buffy.
" He is so romantic, " Anya sighed. " He is, isn't he? "
Buffy smiled back, then looked at the ex demon. " He is. "
" I knew it. What about Spike? Is he romantic? "
" Bloody hell! I just gave you two hundred bleedin' dollars! "
Cordelia smiled, her brown eyes on the blonde vampire. " He has his moments. "
" Xander used to be romantic. Now.." Her voice trailed off for a moment, then she perked up. " He does make up for it in orgasms, though. "
Cordy rolled her eyes, Willow smiled weakly and Buffy turned her attention to her best friend.
" What about you, Will? " she said. " Giles strikes me as the romantic type. "
Willow saw three pairs of eyes wearing smiles waiting for an answer. The blush was back.
" Come now, Willow, " Anya urged. " We're talking romance, not orgasms. No need to get all, blushy. "
" Rupert is…perfect. "
" Details, Willow! " Cordy demanded.
Willow looked to Buffy for help, but the grin the Slayer wore promised no such thing.
