Chapter 13

Rory was the first one to wake up. She noticed that she was still wrapped up in Angels arms as well. She smiled and cuddles with him, liking the feeling of safety that she had when he was around. It was the same feeling she got around her mom but instead of her being the only one protected, she felt as if both her and her mom were protected.

While Rory was cuddling with Angel, Buffy was lying awake praying that no big evil attacked while Rory and her grandparents were in town. Upon being kicked by the knee the slayer drew herself out of her thoughts and smiled down at the little blonde.

"Morning Baby."

Rory jerked her head towards her mother and grinned.

"Hi mommy!"

Luckily since Buffy whispered first, Rory followed suite as to not wake up Angel.

"How about we go downstairs and get some breakfast and let Angel sleep for a while longer?"

Rory nodded and carefully got out of bed, trying not to wake the sleeping man up.

The two blondes walked downstairs and upon entering the kitchen Rory sat down on one of the chairs while Buffy rummaged around for something simple to make her daughter.

"How does eggs and toast sound for breakfast doll?"

Rory nodded.

"Can you put cymanin and sugar on the toast?"

Buffy laughed softly.

"Do you mean cinnamon and sugar?"

Rory nodded happily.

"Sure baby. Why don't you go watch cartoons while I make breakfast. I'll bring it in when I'm done."

Rory jumped out of the chair and ran towards the living room, her blonde hair flying out in back of her.

Buffy smiled and reveled in the fact that her two favorite people were both under the same roof as she made breakfast for her little one.

Upon finishing she grabbed the plate full of scrambled eggs and cinnamon sugar toast and sat down on the couch next to Rory who was enthralled with a particular episode of Blue's Clues.

"Breakfast is ready baby."

Rory turned towards her mother long enough to take her plate before focusing back on the tv.

Seeing that the little one was distracted Buffy got up and started closing all the blinds and drapes just in case Angel woke up early. Once everything was situated and Rory had eaten her breakfast, the two Summers girls went upstairs. Rory heading to the bathroom as instructed by her mother and Buffy to sneak into her room to find clothes for her and Rory and to also grab Angel's clothes from the previous day so he would have something clean to wear.

Angel opened one eye as he heart a door open and shut again quietly. After realizing it was only his girlfriend he sat up slowly, watching her sneaking around her closet.

"Hey."

Buffy jumped at the sudden noise and turned around quickly. Upon realizing it was only her boyfriend, she put down her chosen weapon (a spiked heeled shoe) and smiled apologetically.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to wake you up."

Angel smiled gently.

"No problem. Where's Rory?"

Buffy turned back around to finish finding clothes for everyone before answering his former question.

"She's waiting for me in the bathroom so I can give her a bath and I can take a shower. I'm also going to wash your clothes so you can have clean ones as I know you'll be all self conscious if you don't."

Angel simply rolled his eyes.

"How about you go get Rory and yourself ready and I'll go wash my clothes as well as yours and Rory's from last night?"

"Nope, you go back to sleep. I'll put all the stuff in the washer and after Rory and I get back from the park I'll put them in the drier so they'll be ready when you wake up."

Before Angel could respond, Buffy kissed his cheek and bounded out of the room. Angel simply shrugged again and laid down to catch a few more hours of sleep.

After both Rory and Buffy were dressed the two blonde's headed towards the park. They didn't get very far however when Buffy heard her name being called from down the street. Turning around, the slayer could see Willow and Xander running towards her. Rory noticed them and giggled as Xander, upon reaching them, picked her up and twirled her around.

"Hey Will. Hey Xand. What's up?"

Willow took it upon herself to answer the slayer as Xander was busy acting Rory's age with said child.

"We saw you two walking so we thought we'd come and say hi. We can leave if you want."

Buffy smiled and shook her head.

"Nah! We were just going to the park. Want to come with?"

Willow nodded her head and then laughed.

"I don't think you are going to get to play with Rory at all today. Xander seems to be having too much fun with her."

Buffy looked towards the park and saw her daughter being pushed on a swing by Xander. She smiled and the huge smile that was painted on her daughters face.

"Let's head over there. We can let Xander play with Rory and we'll keep an eye on them."

Willow nodded and followed the slayer, both talking and giggling about nothing of importance.

Meanwhile Xander sat on a swing next to Rory as the little girl had taken her jelly sandals off and was drawing pictures in the sand with her toes.

"So how much do you know mommy?"

Xander smiled at the spitting image of his best friend.

"I've known your mommy for the last 2 ½ years. She's one of my best buddies. Me, your mommy, and Willow are the best friends you will ever meet. I love your mommy like she was my sister."

Rory smiled showing off the space in front where she had recently lose a front tooth.

"So if mommy is your sister, then you'd be my unkel right?"

Xander smiled at the very intelligent little blonde, reminded slightly of Willow at that age.

"That's right smarty. Now, how about we go play hopscotch?"

Rory just jumped off the swing and ran towards the blacktop with Xander close on her heels.

After spending a few more hours playing in the park, Buffy told Rory that it was time to go.

"But Mommy! I want to play with Unkel Xander some more!"

Buffy sighed, she knew that this was going to happen. When Rory started to play, she never wanted to stop.

"But Baby if we don't leave now you wont get to see Angel when we get home."

That seemed to do the truck as the little girl jumped up from the tire swing and motioned for Buffy to hurry up.

"Well guys today has been fun. Maybe tomorrow we can go to the carnival that's in town?"

Willow and Xander both nodded and after everyone exchanged goodbyes Buffy and Rory made their way towards the Summer's residence.

Upon entering, Buffy had to stifle her giggles when she saw Angel still in his pajamas lying on the couch watching the Little Mermaid. Before she could comment she was almost pushed over by her energetic daughter rushing past her.

"ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Angel turned around and caught Rory as she threw herself into his arms.

"Hey there little one."

Rory snuggled into Angel's lap and smiled.

"Guess what we did today Angel!"

Angel smiled at the little girl in his arms.

"What did you do today?"

"We went to the park! I played all day with unkel Xanter and Aunt Wiwo and mommy!"

Before Angel could comment, Buffy made her way towards the duo on the couch.

"Honey why don't you go play with your toys and give Angel a chance to breathe."

She skillfully ignored the pout that came from the little blonde and the quiet chuckle that came from her boyfriend at the breathe comment.

"But Mommy!!"

Buffy gave her daughter a stern look.

"Aurora Hope Summers!"

Rory obviously recognized the tone in her mother's voice because she jumped off of Angel's lap and ran into the kitchen where her toys were in a basket on the floor.

Angel chuckled softly. Buffy simply raised an eyebrow.

"What's so funny?"

Angel smiled.

"I just never thought of you as a stern parent."

Buffy rolled her eyes.

"Normally I wouldn't be but when I can tell she's got you (and everyone else) wrapped around her finger and knowing her she wont stop balling for hours, I didn't want her to annoy you."

Angel just wrapped his arms around his girlfriend and pulled her in his lap.

"Beloved you are correct. She does have me wrapped around her finger which also means that I highly doubt I will ever get annoyed with her."

Buffy smiled at her boyfriend and leaned towards him. Before the lover's lips could touch they were interrupted by Rory's voice calling for Buffy.

Buffy sighed and pulled away from the vampire.

"Yes Aurora?"

Rory peaked her head into the living room.

"Can we go get some ice-cream?"

Buffy rolled her eyes.

"Maybe later honey."

Rory jutted her lower lip out into a pout.

Angel noticed this and immediately was reminded of another blonde whose pout he always fell for.

"How about this. Rory you go play for a little bit longer while your mommy and I talk and then we'll all go see a movie and afterwards we will get some ice-cream."

Rory clapped and nodded, then ran back to play with her toys.

Buffy laughed loudly at her boyfriend.

Angel quirked an eyebrow.

"What's so funny?"

Buffy rolled her eyes.

"Here is Angel: Strong as hell vampire with a soul who all over hell beats fear. Also sharing your body is Angelus: The scourge of Europe who slaughtered thousands of people. Yet, you are completely whipped already by a four year old little girl."

Angel tried to glare at his girlfriend but instead just joined her in her laughter.

After Buffy ad Angel's laugh fest and the trio got ready, they all set out to go to the movies.

"Mommy can I pick the movie?"

Buffy looked at her daughter who was currently settled atop of Angel's shoulders.

"Of course sweetheart."

When the trio arrived at the theater, Angel set the small blonde down so she could pick out what movie she wanted to see. The vampire with a soul put his arm around the slayer and pulled her close as they watched the littlest Summers.

"Excuse me?"

Angel looked on the side that was not occupied by his girlfriend where a man had just tapped him on the shoulder. Next to him was a young woman holding a tiny baby.

"Yes?"

The man smiled at Angel.

"I just happened to see you wife and daughter and you as well. I just wanted to say that the three of you are a beautiful family."

Before Angel could respond, Rory ran up and put her hands in the classic "pick me up" gesture. Angel scooped the little child in his arms.

"What did you pick?"

Rory grinned her toothy grin.

"Little Mermaid 2!"

Buffy laughed softly and then nodded.

Aright baby, let's go."

The trio walked in to buy their tickets, Angel shooting a smile to the man he had just seen, only to see that he was already gone.

Angel turned his attention back to his girls, not being able to shake the sense of familiarity he felt as soon as he laid eyes on the young family.

TBC!

Authors Notes: Sorry it has taken so long but here was a nice long chapter to make up for the long wait! It may be even longer until I get the next chapter out as my laptop is broken and it wont be back until at least April from the shop. I am having to write all chapters that I write for any of my stories on paper first before typing them on my mother's computer when she's at work. Please review! The more reviews I get the more it feeds my muse and the more that I write!