A/N Okay This is a repost and a little different. Xander and Anya aren't together in this fic and are broken up. She has a new boyfriend which only Spike knows about. The Geek Trio was caught and Willow found the cameras, but didn't tell anyone. Xander is still carrying a torch for Buffy. Spike and Buffy have been dating and keeping it a secret but, Dawn knows. Spike is in love with Buffy and Buffy is in love with Spike, but she hasn't said it yet. Riley never showed up. Willow and Tara broke up. Buffy doesn't work at the Doublemeat Palace anymore, but at a Dennys that had opened in Sunnydale.
Willow and Buffy are in the kitchen discussing well arguing is more like it. It is three weeks before Christmas and Giles sent them airplane tickets to visit him in England for the next four weeks.
"Buffy you have to come it's Christmas"
"I can't just do that Willow I have bills to pay and with you not paying rent I am barely making it like it is not to mention my slaying."
"It is just three weeks and that's it come on I am sure Giles will understand and about your slaying we can just have Spike do it that is the only reason we kept him when you died"
"Just grow up Willow I have and I have also been thinking" says Buffy pissed especially about the comment about Spike
"About what"
" About you paying rent"
"Your gonna have me pay rent, but Buffy were friends"
"Yes and friends help each other. They don't move in without permission and they pay rent not move in for free. Willow I can't come and even if I could I wouldn't. I have a sister to take care of and to take care of her I need money so I can't come you can though Dawn will always come first."
"I think your making a mistake though"
"No I just think you don't get it." says Buffy as she walks away leaving a stunned Willow.
Going to the phone she calls Giles
"Hey Giles its Willow"
"No I'm fine we'll be catching the evening flight"
"Yes that is when we will arrive"
"No it will just be me and Xander coming"
"Okay bye love you to" says Willow as she hangs up the phone and makes a new call to Xander
"Hey Xander"
"No she isn't coming"
"She has Dawn to think about she comes first"
"I know someone who was fake comes before us"
"Are you ready we leave in four hours"
"Yes I think it will be good maybe Buffy will finally go out with you"
"Yes my plan will work don't worry Xander"
"Alright bye Xander"
CRYPT
Walking in to the crypt Buffy immediately heads to the lower level and sees Spike sleeping. It immediately puts a smile on her face. Sitting next to him she places a kiss on his lips. He wakes up and sees Buffy.
"Hey pet"
"Hey big bad"
"What's wrong"
"Willow and I had a fight about going to England for Christmas"
"And you told her you couldn't go because of money, work, and Dawn"
"That's basically it"
"Welcome to the working world"
"It sucks"
"I don't think that is what made you come here though pet"
"It is what she said. When I told her I cant leave slaying she said that is what you were for when I was dead that it was the only thing you were useful for."
"That is what they used me for, but they also did it because they wanted nothing to do with Dawn."
"I know"
"How pet"
"This morning I remembered everything in Heaven and what I saw my friends doing and I also know Angel doesn't love me because if he did he never would have had that day taken away"
"You know about that then I know because of Dru."
"Yes I know everything even about your chip"
Spike has a scared look and shameful look on his face
"Don't worry I am not going to kill you how else are you supposed to protect Dawn"
Spike relaxes and looks at Buffy seeing that something is bothering her.
"Spike do you know what happened to Anya"
"Yeah love I do she has a boyfriend now one that treats her with respect and likes her for her and knows of her past all of it. She is also a vengeance demon again, but not the one she was before she works for the Powers."
"Wait what how can a vengeance demon work for the powers"
"This has always happened Champions like you get wronged and you want vengeance, but you can't because they are not allowed to grant champions vengeance, but because of all the pain just from your friends she is allowed to cast vengeance now for champions she just can't let the people that vengeance is cast upon die."
"Cool so is she happy"
"Yes she is happier then I have seen her and I invited her over for Christmas"
"Make sure she brings her boyfriend and I invited Tara also"
"I will. Hey Pet what are you and nibblet doing tomorrow."
"Nothing why."
"Well I already invited Anya and Tara and I wanted to ask if you and nibblet would like to come with us tomorrow."
"Where"
"Dave and Busters"
"Your gonna take us to Dave and Busters that is so cool" replies Buffy as she jumps in his arms and gives him a hug
"We will also be eating there and I will buy everything. The food and I will be giving you each three cards that will have 300 points so you can get more tickets"
"Thank you"
"Your welcome pet, but don't tell Dawn I want it to be a surprise."
"I won't, but I better get going I will be dropping off Willow and Xander at the airport, but I don't want her to get panicked because I was gone for so long. She acts like my mother." says Buffy as she leaves and heads home listening to the Christmas music that is playing as she walks home.
Christmas makes you feel emotional
'Yes it does and I am in love with Spike, but how to tell him'
It may bring parties or thoughts devotional
Whatever happens or what may be,
Here is what Christmas time means to me.
'With Willow and Xander with Giles in England it will be our first Christmas with Spike being invited. Me, Dawn, Spike, Tara, and Anya one big happy family'
City sidewalk, busy sidewalks
dressed in holiday style.
In the air there's
a feeling of Christmas.
At that moment three kids run by
Children laughing, people passing,
meeting smile after smile,
And on every street corner you'll hear:
"Merry Christmas" they yell
"Merry Christmas to you three also"
Silver bells, silver bells,
It's Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,
soon it will be Christmas day.
City street lights,
even stop lights,
blink a bright red and green,
As the shoppers rush home
with their treasures.
Hear the snow crunch,
see the kids bunch,
This is Santa's big scene,
And above all this bustle you'll hear:
Silver bells, silver bells,
It's Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,
soon it will be Christmas day.
'And a wonderful Christmas indeed.' Buffy thinks just as she walks in to the Magic Box.
"Hey Tara and Anya how are you guys"
"We good ready for tomorrow" asks Tara who finally speaks without a stutter
"Yes" replies Buffy
"How are you Anya"
"I'm great my boyfriend gives me wonderful orgasms and treats me better than Xander"
"I'm glad can't wait to meet him"
Anya just nods and continues to work.
"When are they leaving" asks Tara
"They will be leaving at 4:30"
"Will they be coming here"
"Yeah they will come here to say goodbye"
TWO AND A HALF HOURS LATER
Xander and Willow walk into the Magic Box to say their goodbyes. They see Tara helping a customer and Anya taking money from the three people in line who are purchasing their items. They see Buffy reading a book on vampires.
"Hey guys we came just to say goodbye." Xander replies as the last customer walks out.
"Have fun in England" replies Tara
"Buffy are you sure you don't want to come" asks Willow
"Willow we already went through this I can't come I have a life where I pay bills. Heck on Christmas Eve my hours are 6am-6pm and it gets busy so no I can't come Willow I already told you. I need my 45 hours a week to pay bills if I am one hour short that alone will cut of my electricty, gas and water."
Willow knowing she is not going to win stays quiet
"Wheres Dawnie" asks Xander
"She is not here, but she says bye" replies Buffy
"Where is she"
"With Spike"
"You left her with that demon"
"No I didn't she always goes there after school"
"And you let her" asks Xander who is pissed
"Xander just leave and have fun in England I am not in the mood and have to get ready for work"
"What are your hours" asks Anya
"I will work from 5-6"
"Why so long"
"We work long hours on November and December. Besides it's not that bad I make good tips"
"Buffy I think you should quit that job if they make you work such long hours"
"Willow I like the job and I am not quitting"
"Willow come on were going to miss our flight and get stuck I traffic besides our ride is here"
Xander and Willow head out of the Magic Box and into the waiting taxi and it drives off leaving the other occupants breathing a sigh of relief.
"Why do I feel this way toward them"
"Your learning. So you ready for tomorrow"
"Yeah we are going to have a fun day"
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