Buffy screamed as she beheaded the last demon and it's body fell to the ground.
Buffy sank to her knees as exhaustion came over her.
She sat there momentarily, gathering strength. "SPIKE." Buffy yelled. When she heard no response she rose to her feet.
Her eyes were tearing and burning from all the smoke billowing from everywhere. Her throat was raw and sore from inhaling the smoke.
"SPIKE." Buffy screamed his name as her tears fell. Slowly and painfully making her way around all the dead corpses strewn all over the ground. Tripping occasionally due to the smoke being so think it hindered her sight.
"SPIKE." She cried as she fell to the ground holding her stomach, which was bleeding profusely.
Buffy cried as she tried to crawl, not giving up her search for Spike.
"Buffy." Angel said as he came to her side and helped her to her feet.
"I......c-c-can't find Spike." Buffy said looking around wildly.
"Stay with me. I'll help you find him." Angel said as she clung to him and they made their way around the entire battle zone.
As the smoke started to clear Buffy looked around more frantically.
Buffy and Angel stood over the body of Zoe. That's when Buffy noticed the ring on the hand sticking out from the rubble beside Zoe's body.
Buffy stomach started to convulse as the contents of her stomach came out and fell to the ground.
Angel held her as she began sobbing , she shook him off and moved to the pile of rocks and began pushing them aside.
"No,no,no,no,no...." Buffy kept crying as she removed the rocks.
Angel looked on a little confused until he realized who was under the rocks.
He jumped in and quickly removed the last of the debris to uncover Spikes crumpled form.
"No. You promised you wouldn't leave me." Buffy cried as she rocked back and forth.
She grabbed his hand and looked at his face. He looked like he was only
sleeping.
Buffy took a deep breath as she held his hand.
Buffys eyes closed as she took on a white sheen to her complexion. She had lost too much blood, her strength drained as her eyes closed. Her body fell onto Spikes as she lost consciousness.
Just before she slipped into darkness she heard sirens coming closer.
~~~~~ Flashback~~~~~
TWO AND A HALF YEARS EARLIER
Buffy leaned her head on Spikes shoulder as they waited for their flight to be called.
"I wish we didn't have to go back." Buffy pouted quietly.
Spike chuckled quietly as he placed a kiss to the top of her head.
"We spent the last six months here in Italy. Knew it wouldn't last forever luv." Spike replied.
"But they don't really need us. Faith is there." Buffy said as she carressed his knee.
"Buffy. You know I love you. But you've been driving me crazy the last couple of weeks. You're fidgety all the time. You need this and you know it. It's who you are." Spike said quietly.
Buffy stayed quiet. Spike was right, she needed to go back to slaying. No matter how much she wished she had never been called, she couldn't deny the pull it had over her.
They both took a deep breath and grudgingly got to thier feet when an announcement came saying their flight was boarding.
Spike draped an arm around Buffys shoulder, Buffs arm hugged his waist as they made their way to the departure gate.
Buffy and Spike entered the apartment and looked around.
"No ones here." Buffy said as she led Spike upstairs to her room.
They dropped their bags and fell onto the bed.
"I would have thought they'd have been here when we got back." Buffy said quietly as she snuggled into Spikes side.
"They probably just wanted to give us time to settle in." Spike replied.
Buffy just nodded as she closed her eyes. Soon they were asleep, cradled in each others arms, oblivious to the world around them.
Faith and Giles came into the apartment quickly. Giles tossed his keys on the counter.
"Bloody incompetant Americans." Giles scoffed as he looked toward the livingroom.
"Lighten up Giles. And hey." Faith said as she followed behind.
"Oh sorry. You'd think when we called to find out the time of their flight, they knew how to read and would give us the right time." Giles said disdainfully as he and Faith climbed the stairs.
Faith just rolled her eyes as she opened the bedroom door.
Giles and Faith stood still looking at the two forms sleeping peacefully wrapped around one another.
Quietly they closed the door and went back downstairs.
"It'll be nice to have company on patrol again." Faith said as she threw herself down on the couch.
"Maybe she won't want to go back to slaying." Giles said as he sat in the chair.
"That's why she came back here G. " Faith said. "You know I'm right."
Giles just looked at her but didn't comment.
Faith got up and headed to the door. "I'll be back later." Faith said as she closed the door behind her.
~ ~ ~ ~* * * *~ ~ ~ ~
Angel hung up the phone and turned to Wesley and Zoe.
"Buffy and Spike are back from Italy. Giles said they're doing good. It's their second night back and they're already back to patrolling with Faith." Angel said shaking his head.
"I would've thought with everything they went through they wouldn't go back to that life." Wesley said.
"Have you ever known Buffy or Spike to take the easy road." Angel replied as he smiled slightly.
Wesley shook his head. "I suppose you're right." Wesley said as he moved back behind the desk and started translating a portion of a text.
"Is he gonna come back here?" Zoe asked hopefully.
"I don't know Zoe. C'mon. Time for practice." Angel said as they made their way to their training room.
Zoe grudgingly followed behind Angel as her mind wandered to Spike, hoping he would come back.
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Spike held Buffys hand accross the table at their favorite reataurant.
They had just finished desert when Spike cleared his throat and looked at Buffy.
"I have to go back to L.A." Spike said quietly.
Buffys eyes dropped down to their hands.
"When?" Buffy asked softly.
"I'm going back tomorrow." Spike replied never looking away from her face.
"How long?" Buffy asked as she raised her eyes to his.
"Not long. A few days." Spike said.
Buffy just smiled at Spike and squeezed his hand.
CHAPTER 3: Separation Anxiety
Buffy watched through the window at the airport as Spikes plane took off. She let out a long breath she hadn't known she was holding. Faith nudged Buffys shoulder with her own.
"Relax B. It's only a few days." Faith said as she grabbed Buffys arm and dragged her away from the window.
"Yeah. Only a few days." Buffy said quietly to herself as she let Faith lead her outside and into the car. * Only a few days, cause we all know nothing could go wrong in only a few days. Only the end of the world. More like the end of my world.* Buffy thought as she watched the sky as Faith drove them back to the apartment.
"Yo B. You in there?" Faith asked as she waved a hand in front of Buffys face.
"Huh? What?" Buffy said quickly snapping from her thoughts.
"You haven't even been listening. Here I am spillin my guts and you weren't listening." Faith said quirking her eyebrow and smirking at Buffy.
"I'm sorry. What were you saying?" Buffy asked apologetically.
"Nothing really, just buggin." Faith said teasingly before her faced turned serious and pulled in to their parking lot and shut off the car.
"Listen, Buffy. It's only three days. Today being day one. Day after tomorrow being day three in which he is coming back. So really it's only one out of the three days that you're not going to see him right." Faith said as she looked at Buffy.
Buffy nodded agreeing with Faith but staying silent.
"Why is something this small affecting you so much?" Faith asked as her eyebrows furrowed together.
Buffy looked at Faith as she spoke quietly but clearly.
"Cause it's three days I can't see him. Three days I can't touch him. Three days in which I don't know he's alright. In three days, three hours, three minutes, three seconds, anything can happen..........and I won't be there to........I won't be there." Buffy replied as a tear slipped down her cheek. "Five years we were separated from each other. I'm scared something is gonna happen to take him away from me. I couldn't go through that again." Buffy said as she looked at Faith her breath hitching. "I can't loose him Faith." Buffy added whispering.
Faith sat there watching as Buffys hands came up and wiped away her tears.
Faith reached over and entwined her fingers with Buffys.
"He'll be fine." Faith said quietly as she squeezed Buffys hand.
"If he get's into trouble, I'll personally kick his ass for putting you
through this." Faith said as she smirked and let go of Buffys hand.
"C'mon
B. Giles has dinner waiting, and soon enough we have patrol. Lot's of demon ass
to kick."
Buffy got out of the car and walked beside Faith into the building.
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Buffy and Faith were putting the dishes away while Giles was grabbing his jacket.
"You will be careful while patrolling?" Giles questioned.
"As always. Have a good night at work." Buffy said as she turned and gave him a small smile.
Giles nodded as he turned and left the apartment.
Faiths eyebrows scrunched as she looked at Buffy. "What exactly does Giles do?"
Buffys face mimicked Faiths. "Something museum-y." Buffy said shrugging her shoulders.
"I'm gonna shower, then get ready to go." Faith said as she headed upstairs.
"B, you wanna get that." Faith yelled as soon as the phone started ringing.
"Got it." Buffy yelled back as she moved over and picked it up.
"Hello." Buffy said as she leaned against the wall.
"You know what I'm thinking about right now?" Spike asked softly.
Buffy smiled as she sat down. "Tell me."
"The way you looked this morning. When you first opened your eyes and looked at me....the only thought running through my mind was how you are the most beautiful woman in the world. Now my thoughts turn to, I have to hurry and get back.......I've only been away from you for a few hours and it's already tearing me apart." Spike said just above a whisper.
"Me too." Buffy replied her voice catching. "Where are you right now?"
"At the airport waiting for Angel. Are you patrolling tonight?" Spike asked.
"Yeah, Faith is getting ready. We'll be heading out soon." Buffy replied.
"Be careful luv." Spike said.
"You too." Buffy replied.
"There's peaches now. Driving his big black shiny penis." Spike quipped into the phone.
"Will you two ever get along?" Buffy asked rolling her eyes.
Spike just chuckled. "What time will you be back?"
"Me and Faith will probably get in around three." Buffy answered.
"I'll call you then. I love you." Spike said quietly.
"I love you too." Buffy said holding the phone until she heard the dial tone.
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Buffys clothes fell to the floor as she climbed into bed.
She looked at the clock. Spike was supposed to call around three, but patrol was actually a little busy tonight. It was just after four when the phone rang.
Buffy picked it up quickly. "Spike?"
"What are you wearing?" Spike asked.
Buffy smile grew wide.
Chapter Four: Glimpses of Reality
~~~~~~~~ Present Day ~~~~~~~~
Slowly he started to wake. 'Pain. So much pain.' He found it hard to breath, it felt like there was weight being placed on his chest. He slowly opened his eyes. His vision cleared after a few minutes and he slowly took in the white walls and the monitors he was hooked up to. He saw Angel standing by the window and tried to speak, but he was unable to make any sounds.
Angel saw the slight movement and turned to see Spike was awake. Angel walked over to the side of the bed and looked down on Spike with worry etched all over his face.
"Spike. You gave us quite a scare last night." Angel said slightly smiling.
Angel watched Spike intently as he tried to speak. But he also saw Spikes eyes starting to get heavy.
"Don't try and talk right now. You need more rest. We'll talk when you're better." Angel said.
Before Spike drifted into unconsciousness, Angel heard the two words he was able to whisper. " Where's Buffy?".
Angel lowered and shook his head as he went back to stand by the window.
~~~~~~~~ Flashback~~~~~~~~
Spike and Zoe walked through the doors to the Hyperion and immediately put their weapons away.
"How was patrol?" Wesley asked as he came out from behind the counter.
"Very busy tonight. Again." Said Spike irritably.
"Too much for the big bad to handle?" Zoe chided.
"No." Spike replied in a clipped tone.
"Well Angel will be back in a day or two to take some of the load off." Wesley said.
"It has nothing to do with the amount of slaying." Spike huffed. "It's just I told Buffy I'd only be gone a few days and it's been almost three weeks." Spike said as he paced back and forth.
"Short leash huh." Zoe commented rolling her eyes at the mention of Buffy.
Spike just looked at her. "No. There is no leash." He responded curtly.
"I'm gonna turn in." Spike said walking past Zoe and heading for the stairs.
Spike had been losing his patients with Zoe in the past week. With all the sexual innuendos and implying on her part, the constant touching, Spike was at a loss as what to do. He'd already told her no several times, but she wouldn't listen to him.
Spike went into his room, not even turning on his light, let his clothes pool on the floor and climbed into the bed.
Spike felt a very familiar warm body and smiled as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" Spike said quietly as he nuzzled her ear.
"I just jumped on a plane and came. I didn't even pack a bag." Buffy said as she leaned into him.
"I missed you too luv. I've wanted to come back everyday......... so I could see you." Spike said as his hand caressed the side of he face, running lightly down her neck and shoulder, sliding down her arm, barely touching her, resting his hand at her thighs making small circles with the tips of his finger. Bringing his hand around to her abdomen and slowly running it up to capture her breast, kneading it gently causing Buffy to arch slightly and moan.
Spike moved and laid Buffy on her back as he took her lips in his and kissed her sensuously, with everything he was feeling.
Spike slowly pulled away as his hand roamed over her body. "So I could touch you." Spike said huskily as his hand roamed further down and slipped between her thighs and into her folds. He bent his head down and began to tease her nipples.
Buffy gasped as she bucked her hips. She threw her head back as she brought her hands up dragging her nails up Spikes back causing Spike to moan in pleasure.
Spike slowly lowered himself trailing kisses down her stomach as he positioned himself between her legs.
"So I could taste you." Spike said as he ran his tongue over her clit.
"Spike." Buffy breathed as she squirmed beneath his ministrations.
Spike continued to lick and suck while inserted another finger and turning his hand, so he would hit the pleasure zone with every thrust of his fingers.
When Buffys hands reached down and entangled in his hair he started thrusting harder and faster and nibbled on her clit while bringing his other hand up to rub her nubbin .
Buffy began to tremble as she reached her climax shouting his name.
Spike continued to lap up her spendings as her body began to relax.
Spike
moved up and positioned himself at her junction and slowly slid into her.
Once he was buried deep inside he laid on top of Buffy, kissing her passionately. He moved slowly as their bodies intertwined. Holding one another so tightly as they're bodies moved in perfect rhythm.
For the rest of the night, nothing else existed but one another.
Chapter 5: Living in the Moment
Spike woke up and propped his head up and stared at Buffy who was sleeping peacefully beside him.
Her hair was in disarray, her lips were red and swollen, she never looked more beautiful to him.
He brought his hand up and carressed he cheek.
Buffy's eyes slowly opened. When she saw his eyes, full of emotion, love shining through she smiled.
"Good morning." She said quietly as she laid her hand on his chest.
"Yes it is. One of the best mornings ever, cause I got to wake up beside you." Spike said as he brushed a feather like kiss across her lips.
"How long can you stay?" Spike asked quietly as he laid his head down on his pillow facing her.
"I can stay for a week or so." Buffy said quietly. "When are you coming home?" Buffy asked the look of longing in her eyes.
"I hope to leave when you do." Spike replied honestly. "But I might be here awhile yet."
Buffy moved forward and cuddled into Spike as his arms wrapped around her.
Spike kissed the top of her head. "If I remember correctly.......before I ravaged you completly........and repeatedly." Spike started as he and Buffy chuckled. "That you didn't bring anything with you. Just yourself."
"Yeah. Just wanted to see you." Buffy said casually stroking Spikes chest.
"Well, we'll have to remedy that won't we." Spike said as he pulled away and stated to rise, dragging Buffy off the bed with him.
"Let's hit the shower, then I'm taking you shopping." Spike said as he led her into the bathroom.
"A man that actually wants to take me clothes shopping. I struck gold." Buffy said as she placed a kiss on his shoulder.
"Means I get to help pick them out." Spike leered lustfully at her. "I think a trip to the lingere department is top of the list."
"Do you want me to model them too." Buffy smiled as Spike turned on the shower and they stepped in.
"Well.......yeah. You can model them for me tonight." Spike whispered as his hands slowly slid down her torso.
Spike stopped his ministrations and grabbed the gel and started lathering Buffys body, leaving no spot untouched. He had ran his fingers slowly through her hair, washing it gently.
Buffy in turn had done the same for him.
They toweled off and dressed quickly. Spike grabbed his keys and wallet off the mantle in his room as Buffy grabbed the jackets.
"Ready for a day at the stores luv?" Spike asked as his smile widened when he saw the look of content pass over Buffys face.
"As long as I'm with you." Buffy said as she grabbed his hand lacing her fingers with his.
Spike brought her hand up to his lips and kissed the back of her hand.
"Always with you baby." Spike said softly leaning in and placing a gentle kiss on Buffys lips.
They stared into each others eyes for a moment before turning and leaving the room.
Zoe watched smiling as she saw Spike come down the stairs, but her smile disappeared when she saw who was holding his hand.
'Damn it, what is she doing here.' Zoe thought as she watched him laughing quietly and keeping his eyes on her, not paying any attention to Zoe.
"Spike. I've been waiting for over an hour. We are supposed to be training. Remember?" Zoe said as she looked at Buffy with contempt.
"I'll be dong your training. Sorry I'm late. Morning Spike. Good to see you again Buffy." Angel said as he entered the room.
"Hey Angel." Buffy said smiling.
"Peaches." Spike said.
Angel rolled his eyes at Spike. "Quit calling me that."
"How have you been Angel?" Buffy interjected quickly.
"Good. Same as usual." Angel replied as he grabbed some weapons.
"Spike always does my training." Zoe said demandingly.
"No I don't. Only when the poof here is out on business. Then it's usually Wesley. I do mainly the patroling." Spike said irratably turning an angry glare to Zoe.
Zoe glared accusingly at Buffy. "What ever." Zoe said as she walked away and headed to the training room.
"Be right back luv." Spike said as he released her hand.
"Okay." Buffy replied as she watched him walk over to Angel and Wesley.
"Angel, something has to be done with Zoe. I don't think I can work with her anymore." Spike said letting out a deep breath.
"It's getting worse." Angel agreed.
"I've noticed it as well." Wesley added.
"I'll finish out the week here, but Buffy will be coming along on patrol. I don't want to be alone with if it can be helped." Spike stated.
"Okay. Wesley and I will keep her occupied with training and education during the day. The nights I don't have any obligations, I'll also take patrol." Angel said.
"Thank you Angel. After I leave, if you need me to come, just call." Spike said releived.
"I will." Angel nodded. "Now I beleive you had plans with somebody, who's standing over there, looking beautiful , waiting...god only knows why......for you." Angel said quietly as he smiled slightly at Spike.
Spike smiled as he looked over and saw Buffy standing there........waiting for him.
Buffy looked up and saw Spike smiling at her, his eyes full of love.
Buffy tilted her head and smiled, extending her hand as Spike walked toward her.
Grasping her tiny hand in his and holding it as he brought her hand up and kissed her palm gently.
"Shall we go." Spike said as he pulled he close and slipped his arm around her shoulder.
Buffys arm went around his waist as she laid her head on his shoulder,
as he led them out of the hotel and out into the brightness of the day.
Spike stood outside the changing rooms while Buffy tried on her clothes. Of course he had her come out wearing each outfit, so he could see how beatiful she looked.
He looked around at the rest of the men leaning against the counters, walls and slumped in the chairs, wearing the look of wanting to be anywhere but here. All of them holding several bags.
Spike just shook his head. 'Pillocks, if they only had a clue.' Spike thought as he watched the women come out and ask their opinion, only to get half hearted replys or complaints about wasteing time.
The women quit coming out after a couple of times.
"C'mon Buffy. I want to see what you look like in the red dress." Spike said enthusiastically, knowing she saved the red dress for last. Spike though Buffy looked absolutely stunning in anything she wore. Even the sweats he had her pick out for their workouts.
"In a minute Spike." Buffy replied as she smoothed the dress down with her hand and turned to veiw herself in the mirror.
As Buffy stepped out into the main changing she could hear the whispers of the other women saying she was a very lucky woman, wishing their husbands were more like hers.
Buffy blushed at the thought, but didn't turn around and correct them.
As she stepped out to where Spike and the other men were, her eyes rested on Spikes, wanting to see his reaction.
Spikes mouth opened slightly as a small smile formed on his face.
Spike was in awe as he took in Buffys appearance. Spike motioned for Buffy to turn around, she smiled as she complied.
The dress had very little back to it, spaghetti straps and a plunging neckline. The dress hugged her very fit curves to just past her knees.
With easy access slits up the side, Spike noticed that when he saw it on the rack, therefore prompting her to pick it out.
Spike smiled as he slowly walked up to her.
"You sre the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Nobody in this life or the next will ever compare." Spike said loud enough for everyone to hear, not caring what anyone thought.
Buffy just leaned in and kissed him.
"Thank you." Buffy replied as she brushed a hand over his cheek.
Buffys smile widened as she looked at Spike.
"I think a trip to the lingere store is next." Buffy said as she turned back to the changing rooms.
"Damn right." Spike smiled as he smirked. "You're gonna model them too right." Spike said as he winked at her.
"Depends on how many your picking out." Buffy said as she disappeared through the doors.
The mens ears perked up at the mention of lingere.
Spike just shook his head at them.
"You ought to be grateful there's a woman in there that loves you and wants to be with you. And you sit here, like the sorry lot you are and make her feel bad. All because she wants your opinion on an outfit. Why do you think she's buying the outfit in the first place. Because she's trying to please you. If you ask me none of you are worth their time and trouble, cause you don't appreciate the efforts they go to for you. They should dump you on your sorry asses and find a real man who would apprecaite everything they have to offer, and would give the same to them in return." Spike said as he turned and face Buffy as she came out of the room holding all the outfits.
"Ready luv." Spike said as he took the clothes and started walking.
"I wanna know which ones you like the most, so I know which ones to keep." Buffy said as she walk beside him with her hand on his back.
"I liked them all. Especailly the red dress." Spike said as he walked her up to the cashier and placed all the clothes on the counter.
"But that's too much Spike." Buffy replied.
"Hush, let me do this Buffy. Nothing is too much for you." He said quietly as he placed a kiss on her forhead.
Buffy just nodded as she rested her head on his shoulder.
Buffy watched the casheir melt as she looked at Spike.
Spike turned and faced the cashier and threw her his most dazzling smile.
"Hello luv. Bag it all up." Spike said as he wrapped an arm aound Buffys shoulders.
On their way out of the store they could hear several couples fighting in the street. Spike looked over and noticed a few of the men from the changing room. They saw him as their faces turned red in anger.
Spike snickered as he led Buffy down the street and into the coffee house.
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Spike looked up at Buffy as he set his coffee down.
"Are you sure this is what you want Buffy?" Spike asked watching her closely.
"Yeah. I'm sure. Don't need to think about it. You do want to right?" Buffy asked cautiously.
Spike grinned as he grabbed her hand. "Nothing would make me happier." Spike said as he grabbed the bags and Buffy and left the shop.
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Spike and Buffy jumped out of the car and ran into the building.
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"Do you William, take thee Buffy to be your
lawfully weded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forth. For richer, for
poorer, sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." Spike replied as he looked deeply into Buffys eyes.
"Do you Buffy, take thee William to be your lawfully weded husband.
To have and to hold from this day forth. For richer, for poorer, sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." Buffy replied as she smiled never tearing her eyes from Spike.
"With the power invested in me. I now pronouce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride." The man said as he smiled at the couple.
Spike moved in slowly and captured her lips in a deep, penetrating kiss, hugging each other tightly.
Breaking apart to breathe they locked eyes and smiled.
They turned and thanked the justice of the peace, then turned and made their way out of the court house.
Chapter 6: Bending Reality
Spike opened his eyes and looked around groggily. His eyes fell on the figure sleeping in the chair by his bed. He looked around at the machines he was hooked up to.
Spike struggled in vain to sit up as he continued to look around in confusion.
"Angel." Spike said quietly as he shifted his position and looked at the slumbering man at his side.
Angel opened his eyes and stood quickly and came to stand beside Spike.
"Spike, you gave us quite a fright lastnight. We were all pretty worried." Angel said as he placed a hand on Spikes shoulder.
Spike just looked at him sheepishly and smirked.
"Willow was here. She'll be stopping by later to see you." Angel said as he poured a glass of water for Spike.
Spike took the water and drank it down greedily.
"Red was here? Although I guess the name Red doesn't fit anymore, considering her hairs white since her becoming a goddess and all." Spike chuckled.
"Yeah I guess." Angel said as he looked at him steadily.
"So when can I get out of here?" Spike asked as he looked at the tubes attached to his wrists.
"Not for awhile yet." Angel said as he continued to stare at him.
"Yeah. Well, I'm not gonna stay here much longer mate. How's Buffy doing? Where is she?" Spike asked as he started scratching his wrists where the tubes were attached.
"Spike you have to get more rest. You're not fully healed yet." Angel said as he pushed Spike back to laying down.
"I'm fine. I want to see Buffy." Spike said as he looked at Angel questioningly.
"Sleep Spike." Angel replied as he pulled Spikes blankets back up.
"Why won't you let me see Buffy?" Spike said as his anger started to rise.
"You have to rest now Spike."Angel said trying to calm Spike down.
Spike shoved Angel away as he pulled the tubes from his arm and got out of bed. "I'll find her myself." Spike spit out as he made it to the hallway.
"Spike get back here. Your not well enough." Angel said as he pushed the button on the wall by his bed.
Spike didn't get very far before he was grabbed by a couple of orderlies and brought back to his room, followed by his doctor.
"I know what this is. You're still pissed that Buffy chose me." Spike yelled as he was strapped to the bed. The doctor pulled out a needle and quickly sedated Spike.
"You can't stand the fact she loves me, that she chose me over you." Spike said venomously.
"BUFFY.....................BUFFY." Spike yelled as his eyes began to droop.
"When she finds out what you're doing, she's gonna stake your lily ass peaches." Spike uttered as he passed out.
Angel just looked down at Spike as his brows knitted together.
~~ ~~ ~~ FLASHBACK ~~ ~~ ~~
"Of course you know we'll have to get married again." Spike said as he held Buffys hand.
"I know. Dawn is exceedingly pissed right now. So is Giles." Buffy said as her brow knitted together. "Faith and Angel too." Buffy added.
"We should have thought about that before we got married. But when you asked me to marry you, all coherant though vanished from my mind." Spike replied as he placed a kiss to her temple.
"I just wanted it to be me and you. I know it sounds selfish. But I wanted it to be private." Buffy replied as she layed her head on his shoulder.
Spike just smiled to himself as the plane started down the runway.
..........a couple hours later.
"Buffy." Spike said quietly as he carressed her cheek.
Buffy slowly opened her eyes and looked at him as she smiled lovingly.
"We're here love." Spike said as he started to stand, helping Buffy to her feet.
Buffy and Spike made their way off the palne and into the airport and over to baggage claim.
After finding their bags they started walking only to stop dead in their tracks.
They looked in front of them with alittle bit of fear. Spike crammed his free hand into his pocket and looked down at his feet. Buffy looked around before looking at her feet as well.
Both of them seemed to look like children caught with their hands in the cookie jar.
In front of them stood Giles, Faith and Dawn. All with very pissed off expressions an their faces.
"Before you say anything, we are planning to have wedding." Spike said trying to calm everyone down.
"Oh. Really? That's great. Will we at least be invited to this one? Giles said tightly.
Spike and Buffy swallowed hard as they quickly looked at each other, knowing they were not gonna get out of this unscathed.
They just dropped their heads again and followed them out of the airport.