How I Love thee: Aurelius style

Spike wandered in to his sire's office. He wanted some advice, well if he was honest he wanted permission. Valentine's day was in a few days and he wanted to find the perfect gift for his mate.

"Sire. How are you today?"

Angelus looked up and raised his eyebrow in amusement, "Who do you want to kill William?"

The peroxide vampire pouted, "Look its not because I am bored. I want to get Fred the perfect gift, their's a little shit in her department that can't take a hint. What says honey I Love you, more than an enemy's head on a plate."

Angelus smirked, "Not much. It's a sound idea, although you'll have to come up with a different gift for the next holiday. You'll decimate her department otherwise."

"Fair enough. What you and mumsy up to for the holiday?"

Angelus started laughing, "Not an enemy's head on a plate. Everyone is scared of us, even more so since one of the senior partners adopted Lover. Instead we're going to the gladiator games."

Spike could hear his sire's frustration, both Angelus and Buffy lived for a bit of violence. Trouble is that Sunnydale rather spoilt their appetite now they were having to moderate, well sought of.

Spike just gave a slight bow, "Well enjoy your day. I'm off to get me gift."

Buffy trailed in once Spike had left and sat on Angelus' lap, "Everything okay?"

"Seems Spike wanted permission to kill an employee."

"I see. Fred's Valentine gift I assume."

He trailed kisses along her neck, "Well nothing," kiss, "says Love," kiss, "like an enemies." By this point he'd reached his mark causing Buffy to shiver, "head on a plate."

She shook her head to try an regain her concentration. Angelus was almost pouting, "Do I get a clue about my gift."

Buffy stood up and smoothed her clothes down, "Sorry you'll find out at dinner tonight."

Buffy was really glad she had a bit of time to go and talk with Fred before they got ready. She walked down to her research directors office, "How are things Fred, ready for tonight?"

The vampire looked up from her work, "Oh yeah me and Spike are going to this great club. It should be magical great wine, great blood, good dancing before heading back for a fabulous encore."

Buffy sat down on the side, "found your gift yet?"

Fred had a wide smile, "Oh yeah. I found an old set of Railroad Spikes and some other great pieces he'll enjoy using."

Buffy couldn't help but laugh; as she was picturing Spike 's face as he unwrapped them. No one else but Spike could carry off cute excited and look like the criminal he did, "You know great minds think alike I got him a complete set of brand new saws."

Fred giggled, "I think he'll be grateful."

Buffy could hear the inflection in the young vampires voice. She just mock pouted, "I do hope so otherwise I'll be a very unhappy lady."

A/N I meant to post this as a complete one shot but time constraints got in the way. I should complete the rest of this hopefully by Tuesday. I hope everyone has a happy valentines day!