A Night at the Library

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Sometimes Giles stayed overnight at the library. Long hours of research and trying to keep the world going and what have you.

“You know what they say about vampires and a public school library,” Buffy argued. “I don’t wanna find your insides scattered all over your dusty books. Get your research on at home, where it’s safe.”

So, tonight, upon a persistent demand from his slayer, he decided to treat himself to a home cooked meal and catch up on some reading.

Turning off the lights in his office, he noticed a crossbow Buffy had forgotten on the table. He put it back in its place inside the book cage. If it wasn’t for that tiny shift, Giles wouldn’t have noticed the figure huddled in the corner. With a squint, he was able to make out Xander’s sleeping face in the dark, half hidden under a thin blanket.

A long pondering stare before he headed back to his office, turned on the lights and seized a book.

Sometimes Giles stayed overnight at the library.

Comments

Here from buffyversetop5

[yourlibrarian]

I've always liked the idea of Giles as the reluctant parental figure to the Scoobies, and all that it might have meant.

Re: Here from buffyversetop5

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the comment. I also like Giles as a reluctant parent who helps in small doses.

[freecat15.livejournal.com]

I'm here from buffyversetop5, and I'm glad I saw it there! Such a great peek into a whole lot of scoobie dynamic *and* into Giles! Gotta love the parental love shining through here!

[thenewbuzwuzz.livejournal.com]

I love this!