What Happened After That Night
by will
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Title: What Happened After That Night
Author: montevallo (willntlover)
Disclaimers: Idon't own "Buffy", etc. Joss Whedon/Mutant Enemy/Fox does.
Rating: Nothing bad, just some swearing . except in a later part it where Buffy and Willow... better not give it away, but it does get a bit R.
Author Notes: [ ] thoughts, " "indicates words. This is the first few chapters of Wat Happened, the continuation of "That Night". I am still working on this story adn it WILL be updated.
What Happened After That Night
Part One
Buffy and Willow sat around talking about what could happen the next day. Actually, it was more like trying to convince Buffy to go through with their plans. They had both decided that tomorrow would be when they would tell the gang about their relationship, but now Buffy was nervous.
"Willow telling them is a good idea and all, but I like it being just the two of us. I mean we've only been "going out" for a month. Besides they knew about you and Tara sooner or later they'll figure it out about us."
"I know that Buffy, and believe me I like it too, but we have been in love for a long time though. And I want to be able to be affectionate towards you without it being questioned."
Both remembered the time when they were at their dorm room after they had first gotten together. It had been a quick kiss, just so Willow could feel Buffy's lips, something she had become quite accustomed to. But the look from Giles told her that she had to be more careful or she wouldn't be able to explain stuff like that. Looking back it was kind of funny, but right then it was like a slap in the face from reality.
Buffy giggled, remembering the look on Giles's face. "Man I never thought Giles could turn red that fast!"
"Buffy! We nearly gave him a heart attack! That incident just proves my point, I want to be able to show you that I care without the gang having strokes."
"Okay. Okay. But don't think that this means that you'll always get your way." Buffy said teasing Willow.
"Is that right?" Buffy nodded her head "Yes" "Well we will just have to see about that." Willow said with an evil glint in her eye.
"Oh no you don't! Willow! Please, don't!" But was cut off as Willow started to tickled her until she begged for mercy.
"Stop! Stop! Please... Willow I'm sorry. You know that I could never say no to you."
"That's what I thought. Now come here so I can kiss you."
"Your wish is my command." Buffy replied with a devilish smile.
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Part Two
KNOCK KNOCK!!
Buffy gave Willow a quick reassuring smile before Giles's opened the door. "Glad you could make it. Whenever it's possible, you should try to be on time, or even early for meetings that you call together."
"Yeah Buffster, some of us don't have to get up at the crack of dawn all of the time."
"Xander it's ten am!" Willow shot Buffy a warning look. Buffy quickly ended the argument. Looking strangely as if she had just been chastised.
Giles looked surprised usually he or Willow ended the fights.
"Willow and I have something to tell all of you."
"Yeah we know. Otherwise me and Xander would be at Xander's having sex." Anya replied.
"Anya honey, we talked about this remember? Don't interrupt Buffy when she has that look on her face." Xander said.
"As I was saying, Willow and I have something to tell you. We are... going, we're well in lo-"
KNOCK KNOCK!!
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Part Three
"Sorry to bother you like this Mr. Giles but is Buffy here?" Giles looked back at Buffy for the answer.
"No she isn't. If she comes by I'll tell her you were looking for her."
"Alright, good-bye." Giles shut the door then turned to Buffy.
"Buffy I hope you have a good reason for me just lying to your mother."
"I do. See the thing is... that Willow and I, we're going out with each other."
Giles looked surprised then said, "How nice for you. Would you like some tea?" Giles stumbled into the kitchen trying to get over his initial shock.
"It's about time." lamented Anya, "All of that sexual tension. Ugh! I wouldn't be able to stand that."
Buffy stared at Anya incredulously.
Willow was looking at Xander. "Xander?" Willow was worried, Xander always talked even when he was sad.
"Of course I'm cool with you and Buffy! I just glad that it finally happened!"
"What?"
"Buffster you may be able to fool those vampires, but you can't hide your feelings from you friends."
Seeing the unasked questions written on their friends faces Willow said, "Tara and I broke up a month ago."
"Really. And just how long have you and Buffy been together?" Xander raised his eyebrows and gave a sly grin.
"Xander!! That is not any of your business, and even if it were they would tell you, you shouldn't ask. Now who wants coffee?" Asked Giles. He then proceeded to pour the coffee into cups for everyone but him.
"So your okay?" Buffy asked looking at Giles, she knew that he had a hang up over relationships and public displays of affection.
"Yes, of course. Of course I am. May I ask as to whom else you have told?" Buffy took Willow's hand into hers and said, "We wanted to tell you guys first."
"You know that we will be here for you don't you?" Giles smiled, proud of the two girls.
"Thank you. Actually I am glad to know that because we were going to tell our parents next."
Buffy looked over at Willow and gave her a look that said "What?!"
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Part Four
"Willow you didn't tell me that! You could have told me before you told Giles and everyone. I know that we told Giles and them that we were going out, but you didn't say anything about anyone else! Especially our parents!"
Buffy had been going on like this all the way back to the dorm room but the last part was new. Willow looked at Buffy as if she had been hit.
"Buffy are you ashamed of us?"
"NO! Of course not Willow! You KNOW that I love you. But Giles, Xander and Anya are one thing, our parents are another story though. You know how my mom reacted to the slayer news. I don't think it would be good just to spring this on her or your parents."
"Buffy I didn't mean that we were going to go out and tell them right this minute, I just meant that in a while we would. Now calm down or we'll have to find a way to make you quiet." Willow said with a wicked smile.
"Tempting." Willow shook her head at Buffy. "Just kidding Wills! How are we going to do this?"
"We'll just visit them a few times, try tone down our affection towards each other, and see if they pick up on our relationship. That means no funny business when we're around them missy!" Willow said with a grave look, " And hopefully soon we'll be able to tell them, because I don't like lying about something like this. I love you and I want everyone to know."
"You know you have the best ideas. But you know what?"
"What?"
"I have a really good one right now."
"And what is it?"
"This." Buffy said closing the distance between hers and Willow's lips.
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Part Five
Buffy and Willow had decided that they would go see Buffy's mother first, mostly because she was home. Buffy called her mom and asked if she and Willow could come over for dinner that night. Buffy and Willow showed up at the Summers's house right at seven o'clock.
KNOCK KNOCK!!
Joyce opened the door with a smile on her face. "Buffy! Willow! It is so good to see you. I hope you are in the mood for a home cooked meal!"
"Cool mom! So do we have time to watch a movie before or after dinner?"
"After, because dinners almost ready." The girls went into the house and hung up their coats. They then followed Joyce into the kitchen.
"Buffy would you mind setting the table?"
"Of course not. Will you help me Willow?" Buffy smiled her mischievous, Willow knew that smile all to well.
"Buffy!" Willow exclaimed softly.
"What did I say about that!" Willow just stared at her stubborn girlfriend.
"Okay. Okay. I know when I'm had. Just help me set the table."
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By the time they finished setting the table dinner was done. During dinner they talked about Joyce's gallery and about how Buffy and Willow were doing at college. Then the only unpleasant part of the dinner came up.
"Buffy what happened to you and Riley? Why aren't you out with him right now?"
Buffy looked at Willow they hadn't planned what to say Buffy's mom about him. The truth was that Riley had seen Willow and Buffy together one day after they had first gotten together and guessed about the two of them being together.
"Well, we decided that we weren't going to do anything for awhile."
Willow looked sharply at Buffy.
"Actually we broke up, not in those words, but well you know." Buffy sent Willow an apologetic look.
"Oh, Buffy that's to bad! You guys made THE cutest couple." Willow choked. "Willow are you all right?"
"Yeah I'm fine. Just some chicken down the wrong pipe."
Buffy looked amused, "Well how about that movie now?"
"Alright you girls clear the dishes and I'll go and rent one."
The minute Buffy's mom pulled the door shut Willow said, "Cutest couple?! I think not! If anyone is the cutest couple it's us! I mean-"
"Willow calm down sweetie. It's okay. Mom just doesn't think of us in a couple way yet, otherwise she would have said that WE make the cutest couple." Buffy kissed Willow.
"What was that for?"
"That was for being Willow Rosenberg, the woman I love."
"You charmer you."
Buffy pecked Willow's lips one last time. "Okay now let's get these dishes done before she gets back."
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Part Six
"I'm back!" Buffy and Willow jumped up off the kitchen table, picking up and straightening clothes as they went, glad for the wall between them and Joyce.
"Hey! Mom! What did you get?" Buffy asked trying to keep her mothers attention on her and hopefully away from the kitchen and Willow.
"I got "Air Force One". It's an exciting movie and Harrison Ford is such a good looking man!"
"It sure is. I love the part where he punches the hijacker dude."
"Where's Willow, Buffy?"
"She's finishing up the dishes." [Hopefully finding her clothing.]
"Hey Mrs. Summers! Are we going to watch the movie now?"
"Start the movie and watch the previews while I make us some popcorn." Said Joyce.
"All right." Said Buffy.
"That was close. Buffy remind me never to listen to you when you say you need my help and we're all alone."
"Willow, as much as I enjoyed our little tryst in the kitchen I believe you're right. That was too close. How did you get dressed so fast?"
"Well if you must know," Willow said slyly, "I had to hide some stuff in your cabinet with that funny sculpture on it." Completely missing the shocked look on her lover's face.
"Are you serious?! Will I suggest that we LEAVE-"
"Buffy!!"
"now."
"Buffy what is this?!" Joyce came out of the kitchen carrying Willows' undergarments.
[A few more seconds! I could have had us out the door adn halfway down the street!]
"I know that this seems really weird mom but, see I have extra clothes hidden all over the house. Because sometimes the clothes I would be wearing would have stuff from slaying on them, and opening the door with that kind of stuff on you is just not a good thing. It raises lots of questions. I must have forgot about them when I was packing for college. Who knows what else you may find!"
"Alright Buffy I believe you. Just one more question though."
"Sure mom! What?" Buffy asked relieved that her mom bought the excuse.
"What size are you?" As soon as Will heard the word size she knew what the question was going to be.
"You know what? We are going to miss the beginning of the movie if we don't pay attention." Willow said just as Buffy said four.
"Then why do you have underwear that isn't that size?" Buffy realized what her mother was getting at now.
[Damn should have seen this one coming.]
Buffy shut her mouth wisely, she had seen her mother like this before and she knew that keeping quiet worked best.
"You know what? I distinctly hear the movie starting now. Yup. It is. I definitely hear Harrison Ford. And I am just going to go sit and watch the movie now. Bye." Willow said, trying to high-tail it over to the couch, wishing it were out of the country.
"Just a minute Willow. You're going to stay here and explain some things for me since Buffy doesn't seem like she is going to. Now sit down you two."
Neither girl moved to sit down. " I said SIT!"
Buffy and Willow sat down quickly. Buffy decided to try and keep the talk they were going to have apparently from escalating, because Joyce looked like she was about to explode.
"See mom I didn't even know that the underwear was the wrong size.." Buffy stopped when she saw her mom's face.
"Buffy I don't believe that. Tell me the truth. Willow do you know what is going on here?" Joyce asked. And Willow, without looking up shook her head yes unable to speak. "Do you want to tell me what it's about than?"
Willow shook her head no. Willow suddenly couldn't figure out why she had wanted to tell her parents about her and Buffy.
[Oh god! What do I do? I wish that I was a good liar!]
[Okay Buffy good time to try the truth.]
Buffy took a deep breath then said, "Mom I have something to tell you."
"Well I should hope so." Joyce replied staring unnervingly at her daughter.
"The reason you um, found what you found is that um, what I'm trying to say is.." Buffy trailed off unable to finish.
"Mrs. Summers the thing is that Buffy... BuffyandIarekindatogether." Joyce looked confused not having understood the rest of what Willow had said because she had said it so fast.
"What? Try that one more time, but slower." Willow looked at Buffy.
"Mom what she said was that she and I are kinda.. together." The confused look returned shortly followed by comprehension.
"Oh. So you are umm... Buffy explain." Joyce said still shocked at the revelation.
"Yeah. We have been for about a month."
"And you didn't tell me?" Buffy would have winced at the hurt look on her mother's face, that is if she hadn't been freaked.
"Weeelll. See part of the reason that we came here tonight was to see what you thought, I mean we weren't coming to tell you, just kind of like be a bit more touchy with each other. And what happened in the kitchen was an accident, it just sort of happened. I'm so so sorry that I didn't tell you this sooner I just didn't know how you would react. And I thought that if I we came over more often that you might pick up on it and the you wouldn't be so surprised when we told you."
Buffy stopped and watched her mom for any reaction. "Mom?"
"Mrs. Summers?"
"Well... that was quite a surprise. I mean... I don't know what I mean! I find a bra and some panties under our sink and I was surprised, and wanted to know what was going on. And I find out that my daughter is going out with another girl! I thought that when you told me you were a slayer that would be the hardest thing I would ever have to understand!"
Joyce had stopped and looked at the girls. "What?" She received no answer. Joyce then realized what she had said. "Buffy, Willow, I'm sorry I didn't mean that the way it sounded. I just I'm trying to understand this. Really I am. I'm just going to need some more time."
"It's all right mom. I understand you've just known for five minutes. I mean Willow and I both had A LONG time to get used to this. But if you don't mind I think that we'll be leaving now. The food was great mom. I call you in a couple of days." Buffy kissed her mother on the cheek and went to go get their coats.
"Umm, the evening was interesting. Bye Mrs. Summers." Willow practically ran to get back to Buffy afraid that at any moment Joyce Summers would got ballisitc.
"Will you come over again next Friday?" Joyce stood, frozen, but wanting to let her daughter know she would understand.
"Yes we will. Thanks mom."
Part Seven
Buffy and Willow were back outside of the Summers's house standing on the porch.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Hello. How are you guys?" Asked Joyce. "Fine. Ready to eat though." "Hey Mrs. Summer's." "Come in." Joyce stepped aside for the two lovers to enter. "So what are we eating Mom?" "We are having steak and salad." Joyce went back into the kitchen to make sure that everything was in place. "Just come on into the dinning room it's ready." Buffy pulled Willow's seat out for her then went and sat in her own. Joyce smiled at her daughter's gesture. "What would you guys like to drink?" "Mom let me get it." "No. No I want to make up for how I acted and this is the least that I can do. So now, what would you like to drink?" Buffy smiled, "I would like soda." "Same for me too." "Be right back." Buffy smiled at Willow. "I told you it would be alright." "I knew that it would be okay. I guess I'm just a big chicken." "Wills you are not a chicken." And with that Buffy gave Willow a quick kiss. She sat back into her chair as Joyce came through the door with the drinks. "Mom thank you for being so you." "Well thank you. I know that I acted weird at first, but I want you and Willow to know that you have my support. Now who wants what?" Joyce smiled at the two girls.