The sounds of tires screeching to a Holt was heard throughout the room.

"I love this part." Xander said excitedly through a mouth full of popcorn, his eyes glued to the movie playing on the T.V.

Buffy lifted her gaze from the television towards him, her eyes studying him, wondering how he would take the news of her pregnancy…if she knew Xander at all like she thought she did then she knew it wouldn't be well.

He had a tendency to over react to situations grate or small, which wouldn't help with Buffy's news.

Slowly her gaze shifted from Xander and towards Willow who was sat on the couch with her, she knew out of the two of them that Willow would be the more supportive one and she was hoping for the shoulder to lean on when it came time to tell them the news.

It wouldn't be an easy task that was for sure.

Sighing gently, Buffy forced herself to watch the movie, her eyes were on the screen yet she didn't really understand what was going on mostly because she had been thinking about what she would say to them…and how they would react.

Sooner then she expected the film came to an end.

"You got to love the classic's…you just can't beat them." Xander said breaking the silence they had been sat in.

"I have to agree with you on that." Willow said stretching slightly, trying to get the blood flowing round her numb legs.

Getting to her feet Buffy remained silent as she made her way over to the television, bending down slightly she switched it off, taking that time to gather all the courage she felt…she needed to do this, she couldn't put it off any longer.

With that thought she turned to face her two closest friends.

"Guys, there is something I need to tell you."

As one Willow and Xander stopped what they were doing and looked towards her, both their faces showing their curiosity.

"Before I tell you," she said, making sure to look towards Xander when she continued, "You have to promise not to over react."

"What is it Buffy." Willow asked, catching Buffy's eyes when she spoke, she had a feeling not everything was as it seemed with her best friend, she had been unusually quiet and withdrawn.

"Promise me." Buffy told them, not willing to tell them unless they promise.

"I promise." Willow said straight away, knowing what ever Buffy needed to say was serious.

Xander sat forward in his chair, his eyes watching Buffy closely, when she continued to remain silent he finally gave in, lifting a hand much like a boy scout would do he said, "Fine, I promise now spill."

In the whole of her life Buffy had never felt so nervous, she wasn't used to being at the center of attention, mostly because she didn't like it…taking a deep breath Buffy closed her eyes, almost as if pretending they weren't there would make the news easier to say, "I pregnant."

The apartment turned deadly silent, the only noise coming from the passing cars being heard from the open window, if someone was to drop a pin it would ring out loudly.

Slowly Buffy forced her eyes to open.

"You're what!" Xander yelled, pushing himself up onto his feet, his eyes trying to determine whether Buffy was joking…yeah that's what it was a joke, right?

"You said you wouldn't over react." Buffy said, almost too quietly to hear, just wishing Xander would keep under control, she did have neighbors after all.

"That was before I found out you were pregnant!"

Seeing things were becoming difficult Willow spoke up, catching Buffy's attention, "When did you find out?"

Relived Willow wasn't shouting and making her feel like a small child being told off Buffy smiled gratefully at her, "A couple of weeks ago."

"How are you feeling?" The red head said, knowing it had taken a lot for Buffy to tell them in the first place.

Before Buffy could answer Xander stepped in, his hands moving while he talked, "Never mind how you're feeling…how did this happen?"

"Xander…" Buffy sighed having known he would react like this, right now she was having a hard enough time accepting it herself without other people making it harder, "That's not important, what is important is…"

"Not important?" he asked, his voice rising, "Of course it's important, when, where…who?"

"Xander!" Willow warned, "If Buffy doesn't want to tell us yet she doesn't have to." She told her long time friend, Buffy needed them right now and there he was making their friend feel uncomfortable and almost attacking her with all these questions she wasn't sure how to answer.

"Of course she does…who was it?"

Having had enough of being yelled at Buffy lifted her head and looked straight at him, "That's none of your business Xander." Seeing he was going to object to that she continued, "Look I'll tell you when I think it's the right time…but right now I just need you to chill, don't you think I'm already freaked out enough without you adding to that?"

Biting his tongue Xander turned away from her, one of his hands lifting to run through his hair, he didn't want to chill he wanted answers, who was the father, had he hurt Buffy…Buffy hadn't had a boyfriend in a long while so who was the guy?

Seeing he was going to be quiet for the moment Willow got to her feet and walked over towards Buffy, "How far along are you?"

"About two months." Buffy told her quietly, her eyes going towards Xander before coming back, half expecting him to say something…only to find he didn't.

"Does your mother know?" Willow decided to ask, trying to think of a conversation they could have without asking too many questions that Buffy didn't want to answer.

Thankful for the red head Buffy sighed deeply, feeling as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders, "Yeah, I told her the other day."

Willow simply nodded showing she had listened, not thinking of anything else she could say right at that second she instead pulled Buffy into a tight hug, letting her know she wasn't judging her.

Returning the hug Buffy closed her eyes, "Thank you." She whispered, which only made Willow hug her tighter.

From across the room Xander watched, he wanted to be there for Buffy but he still wanted answers, as he thought about it he released he wasn't willing to fall out at a time like this, pushing down his anger he walked over to them and wrapped an arm around Buffy who pulled away from Willow to hug him back.

"I'm sorry Buffster…I didn't mean to be an asshole." He told her, his voice a soft whisper, while he opened his eyes to see Willow give him a quick thumbs up, letting him know he was doing the right thing.

"It's okay." She told him before pulling away, "I know it's a huge shock and I promise I'll tell you everything soon."

Buffy knew Angel had given her promotion to tell people he was the father, but still…she didn't want the news to be everywhere yet, she didn't know if Angel would get in more trouble if people found out.

Sighing she decided to leave it up to him to tell people when he was ready, she didn't want to push him.

With that thought she looked up from the floor and to her friend, "So…what now?"