Chapter 17:

As Spike and Buffy waited for their parents to explain what they had just witnessed, Buffy was pacing around Giles' living area with a pissed off expression on her face. The pacing was starting to annoy the hell out of Spike.

" Pet, will you please calm down and stop your bloody pacing’’'? You're giving me a headache." Spike complained.
" Calm down? CALM DOWN?!!" she looks at him with a deadly glare. " Your dad and my mother have been doing God knows what for God knows how long and you're telling me to calm down." she replies before scoffing and resuming her pace.
" It's gonna be okay. I'm sure they have a reasonable explanation for all of this." he reasoned.
" I don't care about that! This isn't about them; this is about us." her outburst shocked Spike to the core. He didn't understand why she was so upset.
" Buffy-" he began.
" If they think that we're gonna break up just because they're together, then they've completely lost their minds." Buffy interrupted.
" What are you-" Spike tried again.
" I'm not giving you up. I won't lose you." she vowed. Before she could start her pacing, Spike blocked her path with a determined look on his face.
" You're not gonna lose me and I'm not gonna lose you." he promised.
" But-"she began.
" No buts Buffy. I made you a promise and I intend to keep it. I love you. I'm not going ANYWHERE!" he responded.
" Promise?" the word was a mixture of a question and a command.
" I swear. Our parents will just have to deal 'cause you're stuck with me." Spike answered with a smile. He leaned in to give her a reassuring kiss but Giles and Joyce's entrance stopped that from happening. They were both fully dressed, not that it really mattered. The image of Joyce and Giles naked was engraved in both of their minds.

" We should probably sit down." Joyce suggested quietly.
" I think I'll stand." said Buffy heatedly. Spike grabbed her hand and gave her a small squeeze hoping that she would take her mother's suggestion and sit down. Buffy got the message and reluctantly sat down.

It seemed like silence passed over the group for ages. Joyce and Giles had no idea what to say to their children. They knew they should have made their relationship known earlier but they waited. BIG MISTAKE!

" How long has this been going on?" Buffy finally asked. When it appeared that both adults were struggling with an answer, Buffy followed her question up with a firm request. “And please don't lie to us. We deserve to know the truth."
" Four months. We've been....together for four months." Joyce confessed. A small gasp could be heard from Buffy. Realization hit her like a brick.
" But that was before Spike even got here. You've been hiding this for that long?" Buffy was really trying to control her anger.
" Yes." Both parents replied quietly. It was almost as if Spike and Buffy were the parents while Joyce and Giles played the teens.
" Mom, how could you? I'm your daughter. And Giles, Spike is your son. How could you not tell us about this?" Buffy's anger was being slowly replaced with hurt and betrayal.
" We were going to." Giles finally spoke up.'
" When was gonna be, da? At the rehearsal dinner?" Spike spoke up as well.
" We just wanted to wait for the right time. ." Joyce defended.
" What's your excuse, da? Why didn't you tell us?" Spike questioned. Giles was now fidgeting with his glasses not really sure how to answer.
" I...um.. I didn't think that you would approve, William." Giles stammered out.
" Why on earth would you think that?" Spike was more than a little confused. He had nothing against Joyce. She was almost like another mother to him
" With everything that happened with your mother and me, I just thought-" Giles started.
" Well you thought wrong. You should have told me. You should have told both of us." Spike interrupted eyeing Joyce as well.
" You're right. We should have told you but we didn't. We're sorry." Giles know that a mere apology wouldn’t fix this situation but it was a start.
" Buffy,-" Joyce wanted to apologize to her as well.
" You lied to me." Buffy replied quietly.
" I know and I'm sorry but we want you both to be okay with this." Joyce said taking hold of one of Buffy’s hands.
" This doesn't change anything with Spike and I. We're not breaking up just because the two of you are together." she declared.
" Buffy-" Spike warned.
" No, Spike! I will not let this come between us. I won't let them take you away from me." she plighted. Tears were now streaming down Buffy's face. Spike immediately put his arms around her to help comfort her emotions. It hurt Joyce to see her child so upset. Giles heart was breaking as well.

" Buffy, dear, we're are not going to take William away from you." Giles swore.
" We would never even think of that." Joyce backed her lover up. Buffy looked up from Spike's chest to observe the two adults. She wanted to see if their words were true.
" Really?" she asked timidly.
"Really. We just want the both of you to be happy with all of this. Besides, I don't think William would give you up just because we said so." Joyce joked.
" Damn right." Spike agreed while wiping the tears from his girl’s cheeks.
" Language." was all Giles said.
" Sorry."
" So...do you think you two could get use to us being together?" Joyce questioned nervously. She didn't know what she would do if Buffy didn't approve.
" Mom, I adore Giles. You have my approval, not that you would need it. I don't think Giles would give you up either." Buffy answered with a smile. " But the two of you have to promise us that you'll be honest with us from now on. No more secrets." she ordered.
" We promise. No more secrets. Right, Rupert?"
" Right. Nothing but honesty from here on out." Giles promised.
The two women hugged while the men stood uncomfortably not knowing what they were supposed to do.

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" Well, we better go get ready for our outing with Willow and Oz." Buffy commented when she broke apart from her mother. Spike gave her a quizzical glance but went along with it anyway.
" Yeah. We don't wanna be late." said Spike.
" What do the two of you have planned for today?" Buffy asked with a slight grin.
" Oh....um...I thought I'd take your mother for a drive to L.A. We're gonna spend the day there." Giles answered nervously.
" That sounds cool. What time do you think you'll be back." Buffy tried to be as casually as possible.
" Well, I don't really know. If we leave now we can get there and be back before nine." he responded.
" Ok. Drive safely and call if you need anything." she said.
Buffy then gestured for her and Spike to leave when her mother's voice stopped her.
" Honey, are you sure that you're okay with this?" Joyce just wanted to be sure. The last thing she wanted to do was put someone else's feelings before her daughter's. Even if she did care about Giles, she wanted what was best for her girl. Buffy walked over to her mother wrapping her up in a warm hug.
" I'll be fine. it's gonna take a little getting use to but I can't think of anyone else good enough for you, mom. I know Giles will make you happy." Buffy assured.
" Thank you, sweetie."
" You're welcome. Now, go get ready for you're big day out." Buffy commanded.
" Yes, mother." Joyce joked.
" Oh! Wait! Spike, do we need to go over the rules with them cause they look like they might break a couple of them. " she quipped.
" You two better behave yourselves. We don't wanna have to come and get you." Spike played along. The two parents just looked at them with glares that spoke volumes.
" We're gone." both teens said at once.

Giles and Joyce let out a sigh when their children exited the house.

"Well, that went better and worse than I expected it to." Giles retorted with a sigh.
" At least now they know." Joyce commented.

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Spike and Buffy made their way back to Buffy's house. Spike had his arm wrapped around her waist pulling her close to his body. The walk was slow. They were in no rush.

" I didn't know that we had plans with red and oz today." Spike said.
" That's because we don't have plans with then today. " she answered with a smirk.
" Then why did you tell you're mom that we did?" Spike wondered. They were now at the front door of Buffy's house.
" I told her that cause I didn't think she would approve of me telling her that you and I would be doing it all afternoon." she replied while entering the house. Spike just stared at her for a moment before following her.
" So you lied to her after you specifically said that you'd be honest with one another." Spike cracked. He was now trailing behind her as she walked up the stairs to her room.
" No no no. I didn't lie. We do actually have plans with Will and Oz at the Bronze later on tonight." she admitted while removing her jacket.
" Oh is that right?" Spike was now removing his jacket.
" Yep. I just thought that you'd want to occupy yourself with me until then." Buffy suggested. She walked slowly to where he stood swaying her hips with every step.
" That sounds nice." he agreed. When she was in his reach he grabbed her hips and took her lips in a fevered kiss. With the little breath that she had when they broke apart, she managed to speak once more.
" I love you."
" I love you too" he returned

This was how the day should have started. The both of them were looking forward to making up for lost time.




 

Chapter 18:

A/N This entire chapter is full of Spuffyness. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! ENJOY!!!

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"I love you." Buffy murmured.
"I love you too." Spike returned before recapturing her lips in another fevered kiss. They stood there kissing for a few moments until they broke apart gasping for air.

" I think we need to take this to another level." she replied. Then she playfully pushed him down on the bed.
" Someone's feeling bossy." he observed with a smirk.
" You don't mind, do you?" she asked shyly. She didn't want to make a complete fool of herself. After all, this territory was still pretty new to her.
" Of course I don't mind, kitten. I think it's sexy." he purred.
" You do?"
" Yeah. I love it when a woman takes charge. Show me what you got."

Buffy purposely stood still for a couple of moments. Her eyes hungrily traveled up and down his body. He looked so damn good. She licked her lips in anticipation of what was to come. She slowly started to remove the t-shirt that she was wearing. Because of the rush to find her mother, Buffy hadn't bothered to put on a bra and by the looks of it, Spike had no problem with that.
Buffy thought that she would be nervous undressing in front of him with it being daylight and all but she wasn't. It felt right and the way he drooled over the sight of her upper body made it that much better. He tried to reach out and pull her towards him but she refused his silent request with a slap to the hand.

"No touching. Just relax. I'm not finished yet."

The look on Spike's face was adorable. He had his bottom lip poked out into a childish pout and it took everything Buffy had not jump on him right then and there. She had to be strong though. This little game of hers wouldn't last if she gave in too quickly.
Buffy moved her hands down to her pajama pants and untied them. She looked at Spike expectantly. She was giving him permission to take them off of her. he happily obliged. He slowly pulled them down her legs, never taking his eyes off her face as he did so. When finally turned his attention the lower region of her body, he almost came right there. She wasn't wearing any underwear.. He tried to get a feel of her appealing flesh but she slapped his hand away once more.

" Bloody hell, woman. Quit slapping me." he groaned.
" I just don't think it's fair that I'm standing here in all of my naked glory and you haven't even removed your shirt yet." she pouted.
" Well, you're the one in charge here, luv. "
"You're right. I am in charge. Strip." she commanded. He started to unbutton his shirt but she stopped him." On second thought, I wanna do it. Stand up." she ordered. He did what he was told and stood up with her. She reached out with a shaky hand and began unbuttoning his shirt. When the task was complete, she removed the shirt from his body.

" Happy now?" he asked
" Not quite." With that said, she proceeded down his chest until she reached his belt buckle. She hesitated for a millisecond because she was very aware that he was not wearing any underwear. She was kind of nervous about seeing that part of his anatomy. It's not like she hadn't glanced before but she never really got a good look at it.

When his belt was out of the picture, she worked on the button and zipper. She was careful not to get his bits caught on the zipper as she slid it down. The pants slid down his legs with ease. They were now pulled around his feet. Her eyes were still fixed on his face. She bravely brought them down to his very erect penis. A small gasp escaped from her lips. There were no words for what she saw. It was really big, obviously and she wondered how it fit inside her so perfectly. She nearly jumped out of her skin when he tilted her chin up to look at him

" You okay in there, pet?" A satisfied smirk was clearly written on his face.
" Did I do that?" gesturing to his raised member. He took her hand and place it on the throbbing heat.
" Yes, you did. This is what you do to me every time I'm in your presence. Can you feel it? Can you feel what you do to me?" he asked. She didn't answer . She just continued to stroke him at a leisurely pace. "Luv, if you don't stop that, this party is gonna be over before it even gets started." he warned.
Pleased with the effect she had on him," We wouldn't want that now would we ?" she stopped her actions.
" No, we wouldn't." pause " What now, m'lady?"
" Lie back on the bed." she instructed softly. Again, he happily did what he was told and never took his eyes off of her as he did so. She crawled on top of him like a cat on the prowl.
Spike had never seen that hungry look in her eyes before and it filled his soul with hunger and need as well. Buffy was now straddling his waste. She bent down to give him a soft kiss which soon turned into a battle with their tongues. His hands were moving up and down her back while he grinded himself into her dripping center awaiting entrance. She surprised him once more when she sat up on top of him, ceasing his movements. He tried to bring her back down to him but she wouldn't allow it.

" Stay." was all she said. He reluctantly obeyed. She moved her hand down to position him at her entrance. Then she sank down slowly. A painful moan broke from her.
" You okay, luv?" he asked fretfully ready to pull out of her.
" I'm fine. I guess I'm a little more sore than I thought I was." she admitted.
" Do you wanna stop. I don't wanna hurt you any further." Spike offered.
" No! I don't wanna stop. Just give me a minute."
" Take all the time you need." he began to trace invisible patterns on her thighs while he waited.

Experimentally, Buffy rotated her hips a bit. Her eyes went wide at how it felt. She did it once more and Spike moaned out his pleasure. She began to move on top of him. He grabbed her hips and set a comfortable pace for her, not wanting her to overdo herself. When she was able to do it without his assistance, she pulled his hands into hers and used them as balance while she rode him.

" Christ, you're amazing. You're the best thing that's happened to me." Spike purred
" You're not so bad yourself." She smiled down at him.
" Tell me how this feels for you." he wanted to hear her. For some reason Buffy suddenly went shy. He sensed her hesitation and tried a different approach.' Does it feel good, baby?"
" Yes! It feels...really.....really.....good." she grunted out.
" Tell me you're mine and no one else's." he ordered.
" I’m yours. Only yours." deplored. " Spike, I can't...I think I'm-" She didn't need to finish that sentence. Spike knew that she was beginning to tire out on top of him so he flipped them over so that he was now thrusting on top of her.
" Come for me, kitten. You know you want to. I know you want to. I can feel it. Come for me." he coaxed.
"Ugh! Aaaaah! Spike! " she screamed into his ear not caring who heard her at that point. He felt her muscles clench around him and he lost his control as well.
"Buffy! Bloody hell, you feel so good." he moaned out his release. When he came down from his high, he rolled them over so that she was back on top of him.
"That was-" she began.
"Fuckin' fantastic." he finished.
" Well I was going to say unbelievable but that works too." she said with a giggle.

They stayed in silence for a while just listening to each other breath. Spike was just content with holding her. Dru never wanted to be held after their lovemaking. To be honest, he couldn't really call it lovemaking. What he shared with Buffy was love. Dru was just a distraction. He never really loved her.

" Why don't you ever talk about your mother?" she asked quietly while tracing invisible patterns on his chest.
" Where did that question come from?"
' I don't know. I guess I'm just curious. Tell me about her."
" Well, she's one hell of a woman. She has dark brown hair and brown eyes . Her smile is so inviting and bright. I don't think she's ever made an enemy in her life.She's always there for me. . Always made me feel better. I miss that. I miss her. " he said with a sigh. Buffy felt his anxiety but didn't dwell on it.
" Why did her and Giles split then?" she asked timidly. She didn't want to upset him.
"To be honest, I really don't know. Mum told me that they wanted different things. I didn't understand that and I still don't but I've grown to accept it." he answered.
" Why didn't Giles tell us about you? Before you got here, I mean."
" I don't know. I'm still trying to figure that one out myself. I think he just didn't want to be reminded of how he failed with my mum and how he failed me." he replied quietly.
" I'm sorry."
" Don't be. If da didn't come to the states, I wouldn't have come to the states."
" And you would've never met me." she supplied with a grin.
" Right. As sad as it is that things didn't work out with my parents, I'm glad it turned out this way. "
" Why?" she questioned already knowing the answer
" Because I got you, you silly bint. I don't think I've ever felt this way about anyone.
" I know the feeling. I love you...William."
" I love you too, baby." he pulled her down for a gentle kiss.
" Maybe I can meet your mom one day." she offered after they broke apart.
" I think she'd like that. I'd like that." he kissed the tip of her nose then she placed her head back on his chest and fell asleep almost instantly.
"I'd like that a lot." he replied before following.

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Chapter 19:

The next two weeks had went by smoothly for Spike and Buffy. They spent all of their time together. They just couldn't get enough of eachother. When they wern't making love, they were making out or cuddling. Angel wasn't even a problem for them anymore....or so they thought.

Angel little obsession with Buffy became full-blown after the spring dance. He tried flowing them after they left but he didn't want to start anything with his date. When school resumed on Monday, he noticed that Buffy as well as Spike carried themselves differently. It was like they didn't have a care in the world. Big smiles were always planted perminently on their faces. It made him sick. Angel didn't know how but he soon realized why they both were so happy. They had slept together!! When he came to this, he wanted nothing more than to rip the bleached reject's head off. No one touched his property. NO ONE! He make Spike pay. Buffy would be his once again.

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"Someone's got a birthday comin' up! " Buffy sang excitedly over the phone.
" Blood hell. Please don't remind me!" Spike groaned.
" Why? You don't celebrate your birthday or something?" she asked nervously. *I've already sent ou the invitations.*
" No. It's not that." he eased. " I just-" pause. " I don't exactly have the best birdays, luv. They tend to go all to hell." he complained.
" Well, that's another thing we can add on the list of things that we have in common. My birthdays suck to. Something bad ALWAYS happens." she replied.
" Really?"
" When I was nine, my mom decided to cook the entire birthday meal from my grandmother's secret recipies." she began.
" I'm guessing that was a mistake."
" A BIG mistake. Some of the ingrediants gran used shouldn't have even been given to stray animals much less children. All of the kids spent the afternoon puking everyhere and if they weren't doing that, they were stinking up the bathroom." she groaned.
" Poor baby." he mocked with a chuckle.
" It was so embarrassing. None of my friends wanted to eat of my house for a good year after that."
" I must say that that is pretty bad but i think I got you beat, pet." he countered.
" How so?"
" When I was 11, my dad hired this bogus clown to entertain me and my friends at the part."
" What was wrong with him?" she questioned.
" He was drunk!" Spike exclaimed.
" Are you kidding me?"
" I wish I was. He spent a whole hour making fun of me and my nancy boy friends. He even chased me around my yard with his big red shoe screamin' 'Wee Willy William.'" Spike exlaimed. A snicker could be heard on the other end of the line. " Are you laughing at me, Summers?"
" No no I'm not laughing at you....much."
" It's nice to know that my embarrassment brings you giggles." he grumbled.
" I'm sorry, baby. I shouldn't have laughed. I guess we've both had some really horrible birhdays." Buffy observed. " But I promise that this year will be great."
" And why is that, kitten?" he purred.
" Because I say so. I'm in charge remember? You are gonna have the best 18 birthday ever! I will personally see to it." she vowed.
" I'm holding you to that." he smirked
" Speaking of which, you never told me what you wanted for your birthday."
" Baby, you don't have to get me anything. Having you with me is a gift in itself."
" But I want to." she whinned.
" Well in that case, you'll just have to surprise me." he sighed. He really didn't want anthing from her. She had already given him everything.
" Okay...I will." she promised.

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Spike's birthday was two days away and the plans for his big party were just about settled. Buffy had already made the arrangements for her 'big surprise' for Spike. She couldn't wait to see the look on his face.

Knock Knock Knock

" Come in." Buffy chirped.
" Dinner's almost ready, hon." Joyce annouced.
" Okay, mom. Just let me finish up the last of this grocery list for Spike's party." she answered never meeting her mother's eyes.
" You really have been going at it lately. I mean, I know it's his birthday, Buffy but at the rate you're going you're gonna be too exhuasted to even enjoy it with him." Joyce said.
" I just want it to be perfect. It's the big 18. That's important. I want him to remember it always."
" You really love him, don't you?" Joyce asked out of the blue.
" Yeah I do. I love him." Buffy answered with no hesitation.
" I'm happy that you've found someone to makes you happy.You deserve it."
" I've never felt this strongly about anyone, mom. It's like I'm sinking in deeper and deeper. I'm drowning in him."
" I know the feeling." Joyce sighed blistfully.
" Oh that's right. You have a honey of your own now. How's it going with you two?" Buffy questioned.
" It's great. I'ts really great. Like you, I'm falling deeper and deeper."
" Do you love him?" she asked quietly.
" I think so. I haven't told him yet but I know he feels the same way. We're just waiting for the right time to let the other know it."
" Mom, can I give you some advice?" not waiting for an answer, Buffy continued. " Waiting isn't such a good idea. I think that you should just tell him how you feel the next time the two of you are alone. He won't be exspecting it."
" Won't that scare him though?"
" Of course not. If Giles is as smart as I think he is, he tell you that he loves you too right then and there. Trust me. I know this stuff." Buffy assured.
" You know what? You right. I'm gonna do it. Wait a minute! I'm the one that should be giving you advice. When did we switch places?" Joyce asked with a grin.
" I don't know. Maybe it was when you didn't home and stayed out all night with Giles two weeks ago." Buffy was having too much fun especially when she saw the deep crimsom blush that creeped up into her mother's cheeks." I'm just kidding, mom. Lighten up." she chuckled.
" Vey funny. Hurry up and get down stairs. You're food is getting cold."
" Yes mother. I'll be down in a few."
"Good girl." said Joyce before exiting the room muttering about teens and their minds these days. Buffy went back to her list while sparing Spike a thought before continuing.

*This is gonna be the best party ever.*

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Spike was writing in one of his notebooks when he heard his dad enter his room.

" Don't you knock?" Spike sighed out without even looking up from his activity.
" The door was open." said Giles before making himself comfortable in Spike's comfy chair.
" What's up, Rupes?" he gave his father his full attention.
" Nothing. Can't a guy hang out with his son if he wants to?" he asked nervously.
" Sure if that guy was anyone but you. You don't hang out. You read and listen to that horrible music."
" That music is not horrible. It's art but you wouldn't know anything about that would you? With all the heavy metal you listen to, it's no wonder you haven't gone braindead." Giles retorted.
" Why are you in here again?" Spike purposely ignored his father's come back, not that he didn't have one of his own. He just didn't feel like dishing it out.
" I told you. I want to hang out. I want to.......chill."
" Okay. First, never let me hear the word chill make it's way out of your mouth. Ever. Secondly, you don't hang as I established before. So what's the rub, da?" Spike was starting to get annoyed.
" Okay okay. I need you're advice." Giles gave in.
" Oh. Why didn't you just say that then?" Spike closed his notebook and situated himself on his bed more comfortably. " What's up?"
" When did you first realized that you loved Buffy?" Giles asked. The question hit Spike off guard but he wasn't at all hesitant when he answered.
" The first time I saw her."
" Did it scare you?"
" At first. I mean, I had never felt so strongly about someone, especially someone that I didn't know. But somehow it felt right. Apart of me that was lost when Dru and I split was returned when I met Buffy." Spike replied lovingly.
" When you finally told Buffy you loved her, how did she react?"
" Well she didn't say it back fi that's what you mean. I think I caught her off guard. Plus, with the whole Angel thing, I guess she was afraid to tell me the same."
" Or maybe she just didn't feel that way so soon." Giles offered.
" No. I knew she felt the same about me. I could see it every time she looked at me. She was just scared. Even if she didn't feel the same way, I would've waiting til she did." Spike reasoned. Giles was silent for a moment before continuing.
" That girl is damn lucky to have a man like you in her life."
" I'm the lucky one, da." pause. " Wait a minute wasn't I supposed to be giving you advice or something?"
" No. Everything is pretty clear to me now. Thanks anyway." Giles begin to get up when Spike's voice intercepted him.
" Joyce would have to be crazy not to love you."
" How did you-"
" it's in your eyes. It's in hers too. Just go with the flow. Everythin will fall in to place. I'm sure of it." Spike promised.
" When did you get so mature?" Giles asked with a smirk that resembled Spike's
" The morning I walked in on you and Joyce." Spike grinned.
" Ha bloody ha. Of all the...." Giles trailed off as he entered left his son's room The only thing that could be heard was Spike's soft chuckle.
*Yep. Ol' dad's got it bad.*

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Chapter 20:

Buffy was a mix of nerves by the time the big night arrived. she made it her business not to interact with Spike all day so she wouldn't give away her big surprise for him. She could never keep a secret, especially from Spike. Buffy decided to have to big party at his house because it was big enough to fit all of the guests. When the clock struck 7, it was time to get the show on the road.

" Okay everybody, Buffy just called and said that she and Spike are on their way so make sure everything is set." Joyce warned.
"This is so exciting." Willow beamed. " Spike is gonna freak." Everyone one just smiled and nodded in agreement.

Two blocks away.......

" Are you absolutely sure that you left it at my house?" spike questioned.
" I'm positive. I sat it down on the coffee table and forgot to pick it up when we left." Buffy answered.
" Couldn't you just give me the bloody thing later?" he groaned.
" No, I won't. Besides, it won't take long and we're already here so stop complaining." she ordered. They pulled up in front of the house. Buffy jumped out as soon as the car turned off. She looked back and noticed that Spike was still pouting in his seat. “Aren’t you coming in?"
" What for? You said it was sitting on the coffee table. Go grab it and lets go."
" Umm...well what if it's not on the coffee table? I mean, I could be looking for it for hours. It might help if you came in with me, you know, just in case." she tried. This was really getting frustrating.
" Fine but hurry up. I’m starving."
" I promise this won't take long."

They made their way up the path. Buffy got to the door first and made her way inside. She could hear small whispers in various places of the room. She just hoped that Spike didn't hear them too.

" Well...what are you waiting for? Get it so we can-" he began.
"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SPIKE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!" Everyone sang.

Spike just stood there with his mouth agape and his hand on his chest. He couldn't believe that they had did this all for him. He didn't even think anyone remembered his birthday but everybody he knew and cared about were here. Buffy, Willow, his dad, Joyce, Oz, and a dozen kids from school were all crowded around to celebrate his birthday with him.

" Yo-You all did this for me?" he finally stuttered out.
" Actually, this was all Buffy's idea. We just showed up." Willow answered. Spike turned his attention to his girl.
" You did this?"
" Yep. Happy birthday, Spike." she hoped he like what she had worked so hard on. She knew that he was more than pleased with her thoughtfulness when he scooped her up in his arms and gave her the most toe curling kiss ever. When they finally came up for breath, he put his forehead against hers and whispered so that only she heard him.
" Thank you, kitten. You don't know what this means to me."
" You're welcome." she whispered back. They stayed like that until Giles cleared his throat to get their attention.
" Right. Sorry 'bout that. Just had to give my girl here a proper thank you." Spike replied still holding Buffy firmly in his arms.
" Aren't you gonna thank us. I had to miss a basketball game in order to be here." Riley joked. Riley was a friend of Spike's from school.
" I was just getting to that part, Cardboard. I really appreciate everyone being here. I don't exactly have a reputation for having the best birthdays so this is really something. Thanks."
Scattered 'you're welcomes' and 'no problem' were said back.
"Now that the birthday boy is here, that's get this party started." Buffy exclaimed.

Music soon filled the house and everybody began dancing. Spike used this as the perfect opportunity to get Buffy alone.
He squeezed her hand to get her attention. When it was given, he motioned for her to follow him. He lead them to the hallway bathroom so they would be able to hear themselves speak. He didn't have any intention of talking, however.

" What's up?” she asked when they reached their destination.

Spike just answered her by capturing her lips in a hungry kiss that left her feeling weightless and lightheaded. Buffy moaned into his mouth and weaved her fingers through his curls causing him to moan into hers. He loved it when she did that. The grinding of his erection against her and the need for air made Buffy break away from his mouth with a whimper.

" I want you." he whispered huskily in her ear. " Now." He then proceeded to roan his hands under her skirt, silently thanking the heavens above that she wasn't wearing jeans. He quickly but gently removed her thong, making her moan as he did so.

All the while, Buffy was unbuckling his belt and unzipping his pants. She knew that this was wrong but for some reason she didn't care. She recognized that hunger in his eyes and it matched her own. Knowing that their parents and their friends were close by only excited her more.

Before she registered what was happening, Spike had her pinned against the bathroom door in his arms. She helped him position himself at her entrance. She pulled his forehead to hers and gasped when he plunged in. Their movement was fast but satisfying. Buffy had never felt anything like it. He touched places in her that she didn't even know existed.

Spike was quickly loosing himself within her. The noises that she made and the way her hips met his every thrust threw him over the edge. He hadn't meant for it to go this far but he had to have her and he didn't care it he got caught. that actually made it more pleasurable. He knew he wouldn't last much longer if she kept squeezing him like that. He also knew that she was close to. As always, he gave her words of encouragement. His fingers rubbing her clit also helped her along.

" Come for me, kitten." he purred. He swallowed her scream of release in a kiss before following her in his own pleasure.

Seconds after they breathlessly broke apart, Buffy spoke up.

" What...was that?"
" Think of it as my way of saying thanks for tonight."
"Oh. Thought you already did that."
"Well, I’m guess I’m just full of appreciation." he chuckled.
"Do you think anyone heard us? Cuz that would be bad." she blushed.
" I don't think so. The music is pretty loud. We're okay." he answered while pulling out of her. The action caused both of them to groan at the loss of contact.
" Now all we have to do is not look like we've been doing it in the bathroom. Can you do it?" she asked while she made herself more presentable.
" I can't promise anything but I can try. " he responded. He tried to pull her in for a brief kiss but she protested.
" If you start with that again we may not make it out of this bathroom." she warned. He just looked at her with puppy dog eyes and a full pouty lip."Oooh look at that lip."
" Wanna taste, luv?" she gave in an kissed him for a few moments until they broke away mutually for air.
" Kay. Let's do this. Ready?"
" Ready and willing." he answered.

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They headed back out to the festivities and to their surprise no one had noticed their absence. Relief flooded through them both. Not that they regretted what just took place but it would be more than a little weird if their love making was heard.

" Everybody having fun?" Buffy asked casually.
" Yeah the party is really great. Is it almost time for presents yet. I can't to see Spike's face when he sees what you got him Buffy." Willow replied accidentally.
" Willow!" Buffy scowled.
" Oops!"
" You got me another gift, pet?"
" Ummm...yeah.” She answered. The 'gift' wasn't here yet and she hoped that he wouldn't probe her for more info about it.
" Well, I guess another 'thank you' will have to be arranged later on tonight." he said with the tip of his tongue in between his teeth.
" I'm holding you to that." she smirked. " Okay everybody listen up. I think it's about time that the birthday boy got his presents. Why don't we all gather around in the living room area so we can give them to him."

Everyone eagerly did what they were told with their presents held proudly in their arms.

" Okay who wants to go first?" Joyce asked.
" Me! Me! I want to go first." Willow beamed. She handed him her gift nervously hoping that it wasn't too much. “It’s from me and Oz. We thought that you might like it." she stated. Spike began tearing off the wrapping paper and gasped at the contents. It was a black leather bound notebook that had his name engraved on the cover in gold letters. There was just enough paper to fit all of his poetry.
" Bloody hell." he muttered. It was beautiful.
" Do you like it?"
" I love it! Thank you both." he shook hands with Oz and gave Willow a hug and a peck on the cheek." Alright. Who's next.?" he questioned eagerly.
" I'll go. Now I wasn't sure what you would like so I decided that this was the best way to go." said Joyce. She gave him a tiny envelope that withheld a card.
" it's a gift card to that new record store on 9th Street. Thanks Joyce." He kissed her on the cheek.
" Oh no problem. Enjoy it!"
" I will." pause. " Okay. Keep 'em coming." he looked like a greedy little six year old. It was so cute.
" I guess it's my turn. " Giles handed him the gift. " I know it's not much but I thought you might like to have it." Spike unwrapped the box and in it was a photo album. " I didn't want to let all those good me memories go to waste."
" Wow." he said as he looked inside. There were pictures from when he was a little kid. Some of the pictures had him and his dad in them. " This is great, dad. Thank you."
" You're very welcome. Happy birthday, William." Giles moved so he could hug his son. Spike was more than willing to do the same.
" Who wants to go next?" Joyce asked. " Buffy, didn't you have something that you wanted to give Spike?"
" Yeah there is." Just then the doorbell rang. " And here it is right now. I'll be right back. Stay here."

Spike was curious to see what else his angel had gotten for him. She had already given him this great party and the best sex ever. Nothing could top any of that or so he thought......

Buffy came back in empty handed but with a big smile on her face.

" Well, where is it, then?" he asked impatiently.
" Well, first of all it's not an 'it'. I think 'she' would be a better word." Buffy answered.
"Huh/" Spike blinked. * Please don't let her gift be a stripper. I don't think dad would like that too much.*
"I arranged for someone very special to you to come and wish you a happy birthday in person. She traveled a long way so I'll let her come out and make her presence know herself." Buffy moved out of the way to reveal a woman about Joyce's age to the group.

Spike couldn't believe his eyes. There she was standing in front of him. He hadn't seen her in so long. He was hoping that this wasn't a dream.

"Hello, William."

Buffy could tell from the look on his face that she had succeeded in surprising him.

" Mom?"

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Chapter 21:

"Hello William."
" Mom?!"
" Surprise!" his mother offered with a big smile on her face. "Well are you just gonna stand there or are you gonna give your mother a hug?: she questioned. It didn't take long for Spike to cross the room and pull his mother into a big bear hug. he had missed her so much.
" I thought you said that you weren't gonna be able to make it when I talked to you last week." he sid when he finally broke away from her.
" Well that girlfriend of yours can be pretty convincin' when she wants to be" she answered motioining to Buffy." Besides i do't think I would be able to forgive myself if I miss your 18th birthday. I don't think your father would be able to forgive me either." she finally gave Giles her attention.
"Hello Jenny." Giles greeted quietly.
" Hello Rupert. Long time no see." she greeted back
" Why don't you sit down and relax I'm sure you're exhuasted from your flight." Giles offered.
" Thank you." Jenny made her way to the couch with Spike close behind.

Everyone remained quiet for a few moments. The silence was killing Buffy so she decided to break the ice and speak up.

"Why don't I introduce you to everyone Jenny.. Ummm...these are my friends Willow and Oz." they both greeted with small waves. " These are some of me and Sp-I mean William's friends from school." various 'hellos' could be heard. " And this is my mother Joyce Summers. Everybody, this is William's mom, Jenny Calendar."
" It's very nice to meet all of you." Jenny beamed.
" You're American." Joyce stated the obvious.
" Yes for quite some time now. " Jenny joked.
" Mom met da in England while she was vacationing there and decided to stay after they got married." Spike explained.
" I see." replied joyce " Well, would you like soemthing to drnk or to eat.' she offered.
"Thanks Joyce but I think I just wanna sit and talk with my son. It feels like forever since I saw him last."
" How did this happen. I don't understand." Spike asked in awe.
" Should you tell him or should I?" Jenny asked Buffy.
" You go right ahead." Buffy answered back.
" Well, Buffy called me about a week ago. It was about two days after I had spoken to you. She knew about me not being able to make it and practically beged me to come. She even paid for te ticket just to get me here" Jenny explined.
" I wouldnt take no for an answer." Buffy said with a nervous smile.
" I knew that stubborness of yours would come in handy someday." Spike smiled back.Buffy chuckled in response.
" Jenny, we were just giving Spike his girfts. Did you have something that you wanted to give him. " Joyce questioned.
" Her being here is enough for me." Spike stated.
" Well I guess I'll just return your guitar then."
" You got me a guitar??!!" Where is it?!" Spike's exclaimed.
" Buffy, would you please hand me that big black case behind you?"
" Sure." Buffy disappered but returned just as quickly with a big black leather case. She brought it over to Spike and Jenny.
" Happy birthday, William."
" Bloody hell." he muttered. Inside the case was a black fender strat guitar. Spike could practically see his reflection with how shiney it was." Thanks mom." he enveloped her in another hug. The big smile on his face brought warmth to Buffy's heart. She had never seen him this happy and it pleased her to know that she had something to do with it.
" Anything for you, William." Jenny vowed.
" Okay.Now that we got the gifts out of the way, I think it's time for cake." replied Buffy.
" Thank God. I'm dying for some frosty goodness." Willow beamed.
"Well you may have to wait a little longer. i thought it would be nice if we all went to the Bronze. I reserved it for the night. The cake and food are already there. All we have to do is leave."
" Mom, will you come to?" Spike questioned his mom with hope that his time with her didn't have to end so fast.
" Of course, honey. I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be."
" Well, lets get out of here then. Mom you can ride with me and Buffy. Oz and Red you ride with da and Joyce." Spike suggested. "Everybody else, get there how you got here. Let's move out."
" Lead the way."said Buffy.

Everyone began to exit the Giles' household in packs. They really must have wanted a bite of that cake. Spike and Buffy were the last to leave the house. Before they entered the car, Spike pulled her to him for a breath taking kiss and and a bone breaking hug.

" Thank you so much. Words can't begin to express how much all of this means to me." Spike confessed when he pulled back. Buffy noticed tears inhis eyes.
" Anything for you, William.....Anything." she promised. They shared a moment of complete blissful silence before they got into the car and headed for the second half of the part.

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Angel sat in his car across the street from the Giles' home. He'd been sitting there for almost three hours and boy was he cranky. When he finally saw Buffy and her bleached wonder pull off and head for the Bronze, he started his car up and followed in close persuit.

" She will be mine. I don't care what I have to do to get her but she wll be mine again. Willy-boy be damned.' he said to himself as he pulled out of his parking spot.

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Chapter 22:

A/N Sorry about the late update. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter. Go leave reviews when you're done!!! ************************************************************************** When Buffy and Spike finally arrived at the Bronze, everyone was dancing and really having a good time.

" I'm gonna go get some cake. Do you want anything?" Buffy offered.

" No thanks. I think I'll wait for my treat later." Spike said with a smirk. Buffy shivered at the thought of what he meant.

 " I'll be right back."

" Take your time, pet." While she was away he would have time to set up for a little surprise of his own.

   Buffy made her way to the food table and cut herself a smal peice of cake. She was just about to return to her lover when Jenny's voice haulted her.

" You know, except for our little chat last week, we haven't really had the chance to talk." Jenny observed

 " I guess now would be a good a  time as any." Buffy replied.

" So...this is the girl who stole my William's heart." a sigh. " He talks about you all the time you know?"

" Oh gosh. I hope it's nothing embarrassing."

" He says you're the best thing tht's ever happened to him. He says he's the luckiest man alive." Jenny said with a smile.

" He said that?" Buffy breathed out.

" Yeah he did."

" Well he's wrong."

" How so?" Jenny asked curiously.

" I'm the lucky one. Your son-Well,  let's just say he's changed my world in more ways than one. I don't know what I would do if I lost him." she confessed.

" Well let's hope that neither one of you have to find that out." Jenny gave Buffy's free hand a light squeeze. The moment was lost when Spike's voice filled the room.

" Can I have everyone's attention please?' he asked firmly. Buffy and Jenny moved closer to the stage. " I just wanna thank everybody again for coming out tongiht. My birthdays don't usually go as planned so believe me when I say how greatful I am that all of you were here to celebrate it with me. None of this, however, would be possible if it wasn't for a certain someone. She put this whole thing together." He paused and looked her directly in the eye. " She put me back together. Because of her, I now know what love's all about. I've uh written a little song that I want to dedicate to her. I hope she likes it. " he steppped back from the mike and began playing a slow tune.

Never had the chance to love

Never had the chance to live

Now I'm standing near an angel

I can't believe you're standing here with me

Buffy's mouth hung wide open.  Her man was stadning in front of all their friends singing his heart out. For her. And boy was he doing a damn good job of it.

Now I'm watching you sleep

I'm hearing you breathe

There's no other place I would rather be

Stay with me forever or stay with me tonight

It don't matter if you leave me when the sun comes

As long as I have this moment I know I'll be alright

 If you can't stay with me forever then stay with me tonight.

 Everyone started dancing and cheering Spike on. Buffy, however, was still having a hard time breathing. As Spike sang the next verse, he locked eyes with her.

As I hold you close you tremble

As I kiss your lips you cry

If you have to leave me soon

 then don't say goodbye

 Just when Buffy thought it couldn't get any better, Spike jumped off stage and slowly walked towards her. His movements were catlike. This was her guy.

As I'm watching you smile

It brings tears to my eyes

And I thank the Lord above for giving me this night

He was standing right in front of her now. With ever word of the last chorus, he spoke to her very soul and felt good because she felt the same way.

So stay with me forever or stay with me tonight

It don't matter if you leave me when the sun comes

As long as I have this moment I know I'll be alright

If you can't stay with me forever then promise me tonight.

Roars of applause could be heard throughout the club. Buffy just stood there and stared at him with a watery smile. Tears were streaming down her flushed cheeks.

 " You're crazy, you know that?"

" Yeah..but you love me anyway." he said with a smile.

" Yeah...I do." Buffy pulled him to her and they shared a gentle but passionate kiss that did not go unnoticed by the rest of the crowd. *************************************************************************** Angel hid in the shadows hoping to get Buffy alone but failed miserably. All she did was cling to that sorry excuse for a man. It took all of Angel's strength not to go up on that stage and tear Spike's head off. He knew the crowd wouldn't go for that. He'd make Spike pay and Buffy would be back in his arms before the night was over. *************************************************************************** The party started to end around midnight. Buffy and Spike wanted to help clean up but Joyce, Jenny and Giles would have nothing of it.

" I planned this whole thing. I think I should atleast help clean up."Buffy protested.

" Nonesense. We'll take care of everything here." Joyce offered.

 " But-" Buffy tried again.

" Pet, when someone offers to do something for you, the polite thing to do is greatfully accept and walk away." Spike replied behind her.

" Right. Sorry. What was I thinking? Shame on me." mocked Buffy. She turned serious once more. " Are you sure you don't need any help?"

" We're positive. Go ." Jenny ordered.

" Oookay. Come on, rockstar. Let's get out of here."

" As you wish, princess." Spike gave Buffy her coat and let herlead him out of the Bronze. He shared a knowing smile with Joyce, Giles and Jenny before he disappeared into the night.

" We better get started. I don't wanna be here all night." Giles replied.

" He's right. Why don't Joyce and I pack up the left over food and you put the trash in the plastic bags" Jenny suggested.

" I like that plan." beamed Joyce.

" You would. Niether one of you have to deal with the trash of messy teens." he muttered.

" What was that?" Both Joyce and Jenny questioned.

" Nothing. " Giles said some more stuff under his breath but did what he was told anyway.

" And he wonders why William is so stubborn." Jenny said with a chuckle. Joyce joined in as well. Then the two women shared an uncomfortable silence.

"it was really good that you came. I know it meant alot to William and Rupert." Joyce spoke up.

" As I said before, they would never forgive me if I didn't come. I may not be the woman of the house anymore but I still intend on being in both of their lives." Jenny answered.

Joyce remained quiet.

" I'm glad that William has someone like you to look out for him. With me being in England, I'm not around to watch out for him."

" Well, I care about them both." she said.

" You mean you love them both." Jenny corrected with a smile.

" Yes I do."

" I'm sure Wiliam knows but I think it's time that you made Rupert aware of it too." Jenny suggested. She could read this lady like a book. Joyce nodded and made her way over to Giles.

" I love you." she blurted out. Giles just looked at her with wide eyes before his mouth closed and he broke out into a smile.

" You do?" he asked

" Very much."

" Well, that works out nicely then because I love you too." he confessed. Jenny smiled warmly at the couple before returning back to her duties.

 This night was just full of surprises.

Chapter 23:

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Buffy and Spike were heavily making out on Buffy's front porch. The night had been one to remember and neither of them wanted it to end.

" I don't want this to end." Buffy said huskily in between kisses.
" It doesn't have to." Spike answered. He pulled out a set of keys attached to a hotel key chain.
" A hotel room?" she looked at him with a mixture of confusion and curiosity on her face.
" Mmmhmm."
" You want me to spend the night in a hotel room with you?'
" What do you think?"
" What about our parents? They're never-"
" Who do you think paid for the room?" he asked with a smirk.
Buffy looked at him wide-eyed.
" You all planned this. You little sneak." she pouted. She playfully hit him on the chest.
" What? You're not the only one with surprises."
" And they're completely okay with this?" She just wanted to be sure.
" Completely." Spike assured. He then moved to kiss and nibble at her neck. " So...are you gonna stay the night with me?"
" What are you gonna do with me if I say yes?" she questioned coyly. Buffy was well aware of what he was gonna do with her.
" Not telling. You'll just have to trust me."
"I'll tell you what. Why don't I go in and pack an overnight bag, you go to your house and do the same and we'll meet back here in ten minutes?" she suggested.
" OR I could help you pack and then you came come over and help me pack." Spike didn't want to be away from her longer than he had to be.
" You and I both know that if we do that, we won't be able to keep our hands off of each other long enough to pack anything."
" Explain to me how that's a bad thing." He whispered while nibbling on her ear.
" Look, our parents paid good money for this room and I intend on taking.." kiss to the neck. " full.." bite on the ear. " advantage of it."
" Okay, you little minx. We'll meet back here in ten minutes. Not a minute more. Don't make me have to come up there and get you." he warned.
" I wouldn't expect anything less, honey. Now go." She turned him around and gave his behind a good firm slap.

Spike eagerly made his way to his home. He wanted to hurry back to his girl. Because he was in such an excited rush, he didn't bother to close or lock the door when he got into the house. Angel was right behind him.

" You should never leave your door open. Who knows what kind of ghosties are out this time of night." replied Angel. Spike spun around wide eyed. Angel was in his house. He then relaxed and let out an annoyed sigh.
" I knew you were crazy but I didn't think stalking was your thing." Spike responded. He really different have time for this.
" Well, what can I say? I'm just full of surprises." Angel grinned. He closed the door.
" You must also have a real death wish too. What, did you come looking for another broken nose?" Spike turned his back for a moment to turn on a light. He wanted to show that he wasn’t afraid of Angel by turning his back on him.

Angel just laughed.

" Cause I think I'll have to take a rain check. Me and my girl got plans." Spike knew that he was playing in heavy territory but he couldn't help but rub his relationship with Buffy in his smug face.
" Oh that's right; Someone had a birthday today."
" Sorry you didn't get an invitation but I don't think the other guests would have liked having an attempted rapist at the party."
" You're funny, William." Angel took a few steps towards his target.
" I'm also impatient so I'll ask again. What the fuck do you want?" Spike questioned heatedly. Angel just let out another devilish laugh and moved closer.
" Oh come on, Spikey. You know very well what I want. Or should I say who I want."
*Buffy* Spike thought. " Not gonna happen, mate. Hell will freeze over before I let you anywhere near her." he vowed. Angel was so close now that Spike could smell the liquor on his breath.
" It must be my lucky night." Angel replied before shoving a stun gun into Spike's rib cage. Spike doubled over with pain but remained standing. He never saw it coming. Angel punched him so hard in the face that he finally fell to the ground. Angel kicked him a few times in the stomach before saying his last words.
" Hell just froze over." he smirked before kicking him in the face. Spike was knocked out cold.

Angel left Spike where he was and exited the house, leaving the door wide opened. He was pretty pleased with himself but he knew the fight was far from over. He quickly made his way over to Buffy's house.

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Buffy was just about finished with her packing when she heard a knock at the door from down stairs.

" Since when does Spike knock on the door? He usually just comes on in." She muttered. Buffy ran down the stairs to greet her lover not knowing that he wouldn't be there.

" I believe I said ten min-Angel." All the air seemed to go out of the room when she realized we was standing at her door.
"Hello, lover. Mind if I come in." He didn't even wait for an answer. He already knew what she was gonna say so he just invited himself in.
" Sure." she answered sarcastically. She closed the door but stayed near it. She knew this wasn't gonna take long." What are you doing here?"
" I thought I'd come by and crash Blondie’s little party but it looks like I'm out of luck."
" Yeah. What a shame."
" Well, this visit doesn't have to be a total waste of my time." Angel supplied.
' What are you talking about?" Buffy asked impatiently. She really wanted to slap him silly.
" You're here and I'm here. Why don't we make a little party of our own." he suggested. Buffy just let out a laugh that was anything but amused.
" How many times do I have to tell you? We're over, Angel. We're finished. Do you need me to sing it for you? Okay. Here it goes..... I loved a guy named Angel but then he broke my heart. Now stay the fuck away from me before I call the cops." she sang. She wasn't at all surprised when he didn't even flinch at her words. Angel never could take a hint.
" Everyone seems to be a comedian tonight." Angel observed.
" I'm not joking. I'll let tonight slide but if you come near me again, I'll go to the cops and tell them everything." she threatened.
" There's nothing to tell." he dismissed.
" Right because trying to rape me is nothing."
" What makes you think they'll believe you?"
" What makes you think they won't?" she argued. " Even if they don't believe me, I'm sure Spike will have a hell of a time rearranging your face.” Buffy grinned at the image.
" Oh that's right. You've got Willy to protect you now. One of these days he's not gonna be there in time to save you." pause. " Speaking of which, where's the dumb blonde hiding at anyway?" Angel was now invading her personal space and Buffy was forced to circle around him. She was standing near the stairs now.

The whole time Buffy and Angel were conversating, she had forgot that Spike wasn't there to protect her but she wouldn't loose her ground. She wasn't afraid anymore.

" He's around."
" I think you're lying . Actually, I know you're lying." He took a step towards her once more.
" So what if I am? He'll be back soon enough and-"
" I wouldn't count on that, precious. He looked pretty out of it when I -"
" When you what?" Buffy's heart was racing mow. " What did you do?"
" I didn't do anything. We just had a little chat." Angel answered looking anything but truthful.
" What....did you...do?" she demanded.
" Relax. I'm sure after he regains consciousness, he'll be fine."
" Oh God." she sobbed. Her hand covering her mouth in shock and fear.
" Too bad you won't be around to see it."
" What do you mean?" Buffy was now backing up towards the steps
" I mean I want you back, Buff and this time, I'm not taking no for an answer." Angel reached out to grab her
but Buffy made a dash for the stairs . Angel was just as quick and grabbed her around the waist Before he could get a good hold on her, she elbowed him in the ribs and got free. Angel was a little winded but gripped her arm before she could ran away again. .
“ That hurt, baby. I think I kinda liked it.” he sneered.
“ Let. Me. Go.”
“ Never.” he vowed.
Buffy relaxed a bit making him think that she was giving in. As soon as he released his grip on her, she kneed him in the groin. Buffy used this opportunity to run for the stairs. Not looking back she raced to her room and locked the door behind her. That’s when it dawned on her that she had no way out from up there.
“ Unfuckingbelievable.” she muttered.

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Giles, Jenny and Joyce pulled up in front of the house. Jenny insisted on staying at a hotel but Giles insisted on her staying in his guest room. Joyce didn't mind at all. When all of them got out of the car, Giles was the first to noticed the door wide open and Spike sprawled out on the floor.

" Good heavens. William?!!" Giles rushed to his son's aid. He’s nose was bloodied and his jaw was badly bruised
" Oh my goodness." Jenny exclaimed.
" William?!" Joyce tried.
" Help me get him up." Giles ordered. The three worried adults moved him to the nearby couch and gently laid him down. This motion made Spike wake up.
" I think he's coming to." Jenny observed.
" Are you alright, Will?" Giles questioned
" What happened? Who did this to you?" Joyce inquired. Spike just looked at her confusingly.
" I don't know. I- I don't remember." he answered. He did know that his head hurt like hell.
" All that matters is that he's alright." Jenny cut in.
" You're quite right. Should we call the police?"
" I don't know." halt " Wait a minute. Where's Buffy?" asked Joyce. Concern and panic were audible in her voice. The world came crashing back to Spike with those two words. He started to remember everything.
" Angel." answered Spike before he ran for the door.

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Chapter 24:

Buffy was having a hard time dealing with this situation. She didn't know how she was gonna get out of this. Everything she had thought of so far risked her havig to deal with Angel. When she had tried to use the phone for help, it was disconnected. Angel must've thought of everything.

Just as she exspected, foot steps could be heard coming slowly towards her room.

Knock Knock Knock

" Am I gonna have to break the door down, Buffy or are you gonna be a good little girl and open it for me?' he questioned through the door.
" How about neither." she answered.

Wrong answer.

Crack!! Crack!!! Bam! Angel had broken the door down.

" Option number one it is" he said stepping insid the room.

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Spike was slowly losing his patience with the people standing before him. Buffy was in danger. He had to get to her.

" For the fortieth fucking time, yes I'm sure. Angel followed me home beat the shit out of me and now he's going for Buffy."
" Why would he do that?" Jenny inquired.
" Angel and Buffy have some...history." Joyce explained not really wanting to get in to that at the moment.
" I don't understand." replied Jenny.
" He tried to rape her, mom!" Spike exclaimed He was standing now.
" He tried to-" Jenny began.
" Look as much as I'd love to stick around and explain this to all of you, Buffy is in danger. I have to stop him before he doesn mayjor danmage."
" And how do you suppose you're gonna do that? I mean if this Angel guy is as dangerous as you say, I think our best bet is to call the police." Giles reasoned.
" Yeah and while you're doing that, Buffy could be dead!" Spike yelled. That certainly got everyone's attention, especially Joyce's. " Look, do what you want. I'm going to save my girl." and with that Spike was out the door.
" Should we go with him?" Joyce questioned.
" No." Giles replied.
" Well, I can't just stay here while that bastard hurts my baby." Joyce was on the brink of tears.
" We're not gonna just sit here. I'm going to call the police." Giles answered and picked up the phone to do just that.

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" Angel, pleae don't do this." Buffy begged.
" Don't do what? I'm just taking what belongs to me." Angel responded. He wasn't making any sudden movements and that seemed to calm Buffy down.
" I don't belong to you, Angel. I don't belong to anyone." she told him calmly.
" Not even your precious William?" he spat.
" Not even him." Buffy loved Spike but no one owned her. She was her own person.

Angel was about to whip out another come back when he noticed the duffle bag on the bed. He boldly opened it and took out the white laced nightie that was inside.

" Well well well...what do we have here?"

Buffy's face burned red and her eyes widened a little but still she said nothing.

" What are you doing with this?" Angel demanded.
" None of your business." Buffy answered. He was really staring to piss her off.
" You were gonna wear this. For him." Angel dropped the scrap of clothing as if he had been burned. Rage and jealousy flooded through his veins. What Buffy said next didn't help matters at all.
" What's the matter, Angel? You all out of sorts cause Spike got there first?" *Where the hell did that come from?* she thought.

Angel glared at her and moved slowly towards her figure.

" It must really suck to be you, huh? I mean, we were together for more than a year and you never got anywhere. Spike's here for less than six months and....he's got everything." she smirked but inside she was screaming at herself. *Stop upsetting the crazy ex-boyfriend.*
" That doesn't prove anything. It just means that you're a whore. You're his whore." Angel spat.

Buffy knew she was making a big mistake. She backed up into a corner purposely, making him think that he had the upper hand.

" I would much rather be his whore than your girlfriend." she retorted.

BIG MISTAKE!! Angel snapped.

" YOU BITCH!!!"

Just as Buffy expected him to, Angel lunged for her. She dodged his grasp and bolted for the door. Just when she thought she was free, two strong hands grabbed her from behind and before she knew what was happenning, she was thrown to the bed. Angel hovered above her and for the first time during this whole event, Buffy noticed the sinister look in his eyes. It was like he was possessed. She tried to break free but his body pinned her firmly to the mattress. What he said and did next terrified her to the core.

" If I can't have you, no one will." Angel then wrapped his big hands around her neck and began to squeeze.

Angel was trying to kill her.....

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It took Spike longer than expected to get to Buffy's house. Even though they only lived a few houses away from each other, his injuries seemed to slow him down. When he reached the front door, he didn't hesitate when he crashed through it.

" BUFFY?!" he yelled

Silence.

He paniced

" Buffy, are you here?!!! Spike tried once more.

This was not good....

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Buffy wasn't doing to good herself. She could feel her life slowly slipping away. She thrashed beneath him but it did no good. He was gonna do this. He was really gonna kill her.

" BUFFY!!"

If it was at all possible, Angel grip tightened at the sound of Spike's voice. Buffy tried to kick him off but it was no use. She reached for the lamp sitting on her night stand and tried to hit him over the head with it but failed. Angel used one of his hands to knocked it away, causing it to crash to the floor.

" You're not gettng away again, Buff. Don't worry. It'll all be over soon." he whispered in her ear. Angel's voice sent tremors through her.

" Buffy, are you here?" she heard him yell. Buffy wasn't even gonna try to scream out. it was no point.

This was really the end.

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Spike's heart was beating way too fast for his liking. Buffy was no where in sight and he had no idea if she was okay.

CRASH!!!

The noise came from upstairs. Spike ran as fast as he could to Buffy's room, somehow knowing that it came from there. When he reached it, he went insane at the sight that he was met with. Angel was on top of Buffy and he was trying to kill her.

"NOOO!!!!!!"

Spike rleaped and pulled Angel away from her before he could do anymore harm. He then punched him in the face. To Spike's surprise, Angel just shook it off and returned the punch to Spike's stomach. The blow caused Spike to hit floor winded but he rolled away just in time before Angel's boot connected with his face. Spike kicked Angel's feet from under him. On the way down, Angel hit his head on Buffy's desk. The blow knocked him out cold. When Spike was sure that Angel wasn't any more of a threat, he turned his attention back to Buffy.

Buffy wasn't moving.

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Time seemed to stand still for Spike. buffy was lying on the bed and she wasn't making any kind of movement. From where Spike was standing, she wasn't breathing either. He rushed to her side.

" Buffy!! Buffy!!"

Nothing.

" Come on, baby get up." he shook her a little.

Still nothing.

Spike moved his head to her chest and listened. Her heart was still beating. He wasn't too late. He could still save her. He tilted her head back, pinched her nose and breathed a few long breaths. He then began pumping her chest hoping for a reaction.

Still nothing.

" Breathe, goddamn you, breathe!" he begged. Tears were streaming down his face. He repeated the action. " Come on, baby, Breathe for me." he asked once more.
He was about to repeat the procedure again but stopped when he heard her cough. Relief flooded through his entire system He hadn't lost her afterall.

" That's it, pet. Breathe." he coaxed.

Buffy breathed in big gulps of air. Her vision was blurry and her throat her like hell but she knew that voice. It was Spike. He had come for her. She was safe.

" Spike?" she questioned with a raspy tone. It hurt so much to speak.Her vision was beginning to clear up. Her heart broke at what she saw. Angel had hurt him pretty bad.
" I'm here, luv. I'm right here." he soothed. He kissed her forehead to reassure her more.
" I was so scared" she sobbed weaklly. " I didn't think you would come. Angel said that-"
" Shh. That doesn't matter. I'm here now. I'm never leaving you again." Spike promised.
" Are you okay?" A small chuckle was her response.
" I thought that was my line." She was the one who nearly dies yet she was worried about him. " God, I thought I lost you." He kissed her forehead once more before looking deeply into her eyes. Spike was relieved when he saw nothing but love in them. He tensed when he suddenly saw fear. What was that about?

*Oh God!* Buffy thought. Angel was hovering over Spike with a pocket knife in his hand. He was aiming directly for his heart. She wanted to warn Spike but the words wouldn't come out. Angel winked at her before raising the sharp weapon and bringing it back down.

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Chapter 25:

Spike still didn't notice Angel standing behind him and Buffy still hadn't warned Spike. Angel winked and plastered a smirk on his face before raising the weapon. Everything looked like it was moving in slow motion.

BAM!

Angel jerked backwards as the bullet that pierced his chest.

Spike instictively covered Buffy's body with his own as soon as he heard the gunshot. When he looked back up, he saw a police officer standing outside of Buffy's room. He was holding a gun . Spike looked over at where the gun was aiming at. Angel had been shot...

Dispite the horrible pain that Angel was feeling, he was able to manage a malicious laugh as he looked down at the wound that inflicted his body. He then looked back at the couple before him.

" This isn't over." he declared before tumbling backwards out of the bedroom window.

The officer rushed to observe the scene. After making sure that Buffy was okay, Spike did the same. To their surprise, Angel was no where to be found.

" He's gone "

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An hour had passed since the whole ordeal. Police and reporters where still crowded around the house. Spike's injuries had been taken care of, not that he was complaining about them. All that mattered was Buffy.

Buffy was sitting in an ambulance with an oxygen mask over her face. She was still having a hard time breathing. After Spike was treated, he made his way over to her side.

" How's my girl?" he questioned. Buffy removed the mask and offered him a weak smile.
" I've been better." she rasped. Her throat was still sore.

Before Spike knew what was happenning, Buffy was in his arms. She was holding on to him as if he would fade away if she didn't and Spike didn't mind one bit. He held on to her just a tight and placed a chaste kiss to her forehead. They looked up but stayed connected when they heard one of the officer's speak.

"My men have looked eveywhere. I'm sorry to tell you this but he's no where to be found." The officer replied. Both teens sighed.
" I don't understand. No one could've survived a fall like that." Buffy responded. " Not to mention the gunshot wound."
" Well, if the the fall didn't kill him, the loss of bloodd will. He'll turn up. I'm certain of iit." the officer promised.
" Thank you, officer." Spike graced.
"If there's anything I can do for you kids, let me know." he said before walking back to his duties.
" They will find him, Buffy. Soon, this will have been like one bad dream." Spike said softly, pulling back as he did so to look at her. Buffy offered him one more weak smile before returning to his embrace. They stayed like that for a while.

Buffy wanted to believe him but Angel's words were haunting her. Somehow, she knew that this nightmare was far from over.....

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A/N That's it, folks!!! I hope everyone enjoyed this story!! I want to thank everyone for their support. This story wouldn't have survived without it. I really enjoyed writing it and I hoped everyone enjoyed reading it.....

You never know.....I may have a sequel in the works for ya!!! Stay tuned!!!!