Cookie Crumbs and Sippy Cups

Chapter 8

"I didn’t mean for this to happen,” she started.

“I did that ‘My will be done’ spell just to see what kind of powers I had, I didn’t mean for you two to act engaged and plan a wedding. I felt bad even after I had reversed the spell,” Willow blurted out.

Buffy and Spike continued to stare at Willow. Buffy had a feeling Willow knew something and was about to announce their secret to everyone in the room.

“I saw Spike and Buffy kissing yesterday. I knew it was because of my spell that they had these feelings for each other. I decided I had to do something about it and I did an ‘Anti-Love’ spell. Only this one went crazy…..”

“This one? Will it seems all your spells go crazy,” Buffy said getting mad.

Spike moved Megan to his other side so he could grasp Buffy’s free hand.

“Slayer.” He said as she turned to look at him. Her green eyes met his and she visibly calmed down. This did not go un-noticed to everyone in the room.

“Spike and Buffy were kissing yesterday?” Anya asked.

Willow nodded in affirmation.

“See I told you,” Anya said slapping Xander on the arm.

“Ow An,” He said rubbing his arm. “There’s no need for the slapping.”

“But you said last night that there is always a need for slapping,” Anya said innocently.

Xander turned red and blinked at an undaunting Anya.

“Oh is that something I am not supposed to say in public? Sorry.” Anya said turning away from Xander.

“So what if Spike and I were kissing. What business is that of yours?” Buffy asked.

Willow looked like she wanted to shrink away. Oz put his arm around her and tried to calm her.

“It's my business. My fault,” Willow said.

“I don’t see how it’s your fault…” Spike started to say when Buffy interrupted him.

“Spike and I weren’t kissing because of your spell Will.”

Willow looked down at her feet her face turning red to match her hair.
Spike arched an eyebrow at Buffy’s statement. This was a revelation to him not that he didn’t know what he wanted but that she was feeling. Feeling for him.

“Why then?”

“Well it's strange really Spike and I have been spending a lot of time together lately and I just started to realize that I…um….I…..”
Buffy paused and looked at Spike.

“I have feelings Spike. Feelings for you. I think I’m falling in love with you.”

Spike looked into her green eyes and smiled.

“I know,” he said simply.

He turned towards her and lost himself in her eyes. She reached up with her free hand and wound it around the nape of his neck pulling his mouth to hers. They kissed lightly and then rested their foreheads together.

Megan and Nathan went to their parents and held their hands up, wanting to be held.

Willow looked like she was going to start crying.

“See it's all my fault. I should never have messed with the love spell,” she whimpered.

“You’re damn bloody right you shouldn’t have. You are not ready for such powerful magicks Willow. I have told you this before,” Giles said angrily moving to stand in front of Willow.

“Whoa wait you guys….” Xander started to say.

“No! Let’s stop here. I just told you it’s not your fault. I have been having these feelings for a while. It's not the effects of your spell Willow. Your spell just made me come out and say it and know it's ok to feel what I feel,” Buffy said as she walked over to Willow with Nathan in her arms.

“Auntie Willow don’t be upset,” Nathan said putting his arms out to her.

Willow hesitated for a minute and then reached out and pulled Nathan in her arms. Nathan smiled at her and wrapped his arms around her neck, burying his face in her red hair.

“Daddy? I wanna hug Auntie Willow too,” Megan said from Spike’s arms.

Willow allowed a small sob to escape her throat as Megan put her arms out to her also. Willow shifted Nathan over to one side and picked Megan up. Both children on her hips she turned to her friends and smiled.

“How can I be upset when you two have such wonderful children?” she said small tears running down her face.

Oz smiled and walked over to Willow. Megan smiled at him as he picked her up out of Willow’s arms.

“Uncle Oz? Why is your hair so spikey?” Megan asked innocently as she touched the well gelled locks causing the adults to erupt in laughter.

“We still have one more matter to discuss.” Giles said taking off his glasses and cleaning them.

“Grandpa Giles is always doing that. He’s going to break them soon,” Nathan whispered in Willow’s ear.

Willow laughed out loud understanding how very observant Nathan was.

”What?” Willow questioned when everyone turned to look at her.

“Yeah stop looking at my Auntie,” Nathan said protectively.

Giles rolled his eyes and continued cleaning his glasses.

“Since the after effect of Willow’s spell created the twins we have a choice in whether or not we want to send them back.” Giles said.

“Send them back? Are you out of your bloody mind? You are not sending my children back you stupid git,” Spike exploded standing up.

“Giles we are not sending the twins back. They are ours for God’s sake. How could you even think of sending them back?” Buffy demanded.

“Buffy there could be dire consequences in keeping the twins here. We just don’t know what could happen.”

“Well then I suggest you do some research and find out. I am not giving up my twins!” Buffy stated.

“Mess up or not I’m not sending these children back Giles,” Willow said backing away still holding Nathan.

“Yeah G-man why would you want to send them whipper snappers back?” Xander asked from his seat on the couch.

“I agree with Xander. I’m growing rather fond of the miniature slayer and vampire,” Anya said nodding her head.

“Will everyone just calm the bloody hell down! I said there may be consequences. I didn’t say I wanted to send them back,” Giles exploded.

“I researched the children and their coming to our dimension and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. They are both healthy four year olds. Nathan and Megan being here does have to do with Willow’s spell nevertheless the children are yours and were meant to be yours,” Giles said turning and looking at Buffy and Spike.

“We can send them back if you want to. Or we can keep them here. It's up to you guys,” Giles finished looking toward the children.

Spike and Buffy looked at one another.

“I don’t want to send them back. I don’t want them later on. I want them now. I want this now,” Buffy said reaching for Spike’s hands.

“Me too slayer. More then you know,” Spike replied leaning down and brushing his lips against hers.

“Cover your eyes!! They’ll melt your brain!!” Xander exclaimed covering his eyes and falling dramatically on the couch. Both Buffy and Spike turned and glared at Xander.

“Uncle Xander you’re funny,” Nate said from Willow’s arms. Megan smiled and nodded her head in agreement.

It was decided then that the twins were staying. Buffy and Spike were the proud parents of twins and the rest of scoobies were family too. Even Grandpa Giles adjusted to being called Grandpa.

Buffy moved Spike in her house to keep him closer to the children. Their relationship blossomed into something Buffy never thought she would have. She was happy and she was in love and that made her feel like she was walking on air.

The children started to tell them what they were like in the future but didn’t go into detail. Just that mommy and daddy were happy and Grandma Joyce and Grandpa Giles were happily married.

That part still made Buffy creep out. She still couldn’t forget the whole Band Candy incident or the Aspect of the demon where she was able to read everyone’s thoughts and learning they had slept together. Buffy still hadn’t told her mom. She felt it was best for her to learn when she was came home. Although Joyce repeatedly told her it would be a long time away with how busy she was gathering new art for her gallery.

“I’m so happy,” Buffy said turning and looking at Spike as they sat on their porch swing, safely away from the sun and watching their children play on the new swing set Xander put in their backyard.

“Me too,” Spike replied dropping a kiss on Buffy’s mouth.

“Anyone want Iced Tea?” Willow asked coming out of the house followed by Oz.

“Burgers are ready,” Xander said addressing the group.

“So are the buffalo wings,” Anya said carrying a tray over to Spike.

“Come on Giles let’s eat,” Oz called to Giles who was pushing the children on the swings.

Spike looked around himself and knew this is what content meant. He was happy and he was was loved and finally he was a part of something.  He was father and he never thought that would happen. Buffy moved closer to Spike and put her face on his shoulder. Her green eyes looked into his. And as she wound her arms around him Spike smiled.

        


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