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Chapter 14

Things had been going wonderfully for Buffy and Angelus. Angelus was busily working on his art, while Buffy was busy deciding what she wanted to do with her life. Currently Buffy sat curled up on the couch with her laptop. Angelus snuck up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. "What are you doing milsean?," he asked as he kissed her on the top of her head. Buffy closed her eyes and leaned back capturing his lips with her own. "I was just looking at a few universities online," she said once they broke the kiss. Angelus ventured around the couch and sat down next to her. "What are you thinking about majoring in?," he asked. Buffy shrugged her shoulders, "I'm really not sure yet." Angelus pecked her on the cheek quickly before standing. "Well whatever you decide to do I know you'll be great at it. I'm gonna go make dinner," he said as he walked into the kitchen.

The only dark spot in Buffy's life at the moment was Daniel Finn. She was due to go to arbitration the next day. He wanted a ridiculous amount of money and she intended to fight him the whole way. Angelus had gone with her to speak to her lawyer and they were both optimistic that she would get out of the contract with little or no monetary loss. Buffy shut her laptop as the smell of Angelus' cooking wafted into the living room. She stood stretching as she did so. She made her way into the kitchen sneaking up behind Angelus and pulling him into a hug as she did so. "Whatchya makin'?," she asked. Angelus twisted so he could face her and brought her into a deep kiss. "London broil, baked potatoes, green beans, and a salad," he told her as he turned and continued cooking. "Mmmm smells wonderful. I'll set the table," she said as she stood on her tiptoes and took down two plates. Buffy busied herself making the table, whilst Angelus watched her. He couldn't help, but smile at the display before him.

Buffy finally finished then went back into the kitchen. "Did you need help with anything?," she asked. Angelus smiled then shook his head no, "Just go sit down milsean." Buffy did as he said waiting patiently. Finally Angelus loaded up the two plates and the couple sat and enjoyed their meal. Once finished Buffy did the dishes. Angelus had wanted to help, but Buffy insisted that since she couldn't cook she would at least clean up. "Milsean you should get to bed. You have a big day tomorrow. Do you want me to pick you up or meet you at the court house?," he asked as he stood and grabbed his leather jacket. "Well I thought you might like to stay here tonight," she said then began to bight her lower lip nervously. Angelus hated the way she always seemed to be on guard. He understood it completely, but he still hated it. Angelus dropped the jacket and took the few strides across the room. He gently grabbed her chin and forced her to stare into his eyes. "Baby if you want me to stay all you have to do is tell me," he explained to her. He then pulled her into a hug and kissed the top of her head. "Come on lets go to bed," he said as he lead her to her bedroom.

Angelus and Buffy readied for bed then laid down together. Angelus laid down and pretended to be asleep whilst he listened to Buffy's breathing. Finally he heard her breathing even out and he was sure she was asleep. Slowly he propped himself up and just stared at her. He often watched her while she was asleep. Some how he just knew that she was the one. The one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. The one that he wanted to be the mother of his children. The one that he wanted to love, cherish, and spoil until the end of time. Slowly he laid back down and gently pulled her closer to him burying his face in her sweet smelling hair before drifting off to sleep.

Angelus was the first to wake as usual. He looked over at the clock and noted they had plenty of time until they had to be in court. Gradually he pulled the blanket off of the sleeping form next to him. Slowly he coaxed her awake with kisses and gentle caresses. Angelus smiled widely when her green beauties began to open flutteringly. "Morning milsean," he whispered as he kissed her along her jaw towards her supple lips. Buffy mumbled sleepily back before kissing him whole heartedly. Slowly Angelus kissed his way down her neck relishing in the feel of her soft skin. "Mmmm Angel… feels good," she gasped as he pushed her shirt up and caught one of her nipples in his mouth. Angelus smiled as he kissed his way to her other nipple. Buffy wiggled the rest of the way out of her shirt. Angelus took the hint and quickly shed his boxers and began to work on Buffy's shorts. Slowly Angelus pushed into her hissing at the immense pleasure. Angelus quickly rolled over letting Buffy take control. Buffy began to undulate her hips back and forth as she started a slow rhythm. Angelus gently grabbed her hips and guided her up and down on his member. Soon both were moaning in ecstasy as they reached their peak. Buffy rolled over and off of him then glanced at the clock. "We've got to be there in an hour," she said as she stood and made her way to the bathroom.

Buffy and Angelus made their way back to her apartment. They had spent hours in arbitration with Daniel Finn. Finally an agreement had been struck. Buffy had wound up buying her own contract for five million dollars. Once mention of Riley Finn and his treatment of Buffy had been brought up the price had been dropped drastically from 50 million. Buffy felt like a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She was lighter and happier. Angelus was excited for Buffy and could tell she was happier.

Angelus had been staying at Buffy's for nearly a week much to Riley's chagrin. In order for his plan to work he needed Angelus to leave. Riley watched the couple pull up on his motorcycle and park. Riley gripped the steering wheel in anger as he watched Angelus lean over and take the helmet off of his girl. Then Angelus leaned down and kissed her soundly. He watched as Angelus said something then Buffy giggled and swatted him lightly on the arm. Riley was tempted to start his car and run them both over, but no he had a better plan.

One week later…

Angelus quickly grabbed the things he needed then stowed into Buffy's bedroom. "Baby," he whispered as he gently rocked her awake. Buffy rolled over then smiled before opening her eyes. "Morning," she yawned out. Angelus bent in for a kiss. "I have a meeting with a potential client," he told her as he kissed her again. Buffy sat up and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I should be back by lunch time. If I'm running late I'll call you," he told her before kissing her several more times. Buffy laid back down whispering out an I love you just as Angelus left the room.

Angelus hopped on his bike then quickly fastened his helmet. He glanced up towards his beauties apartment and whispered out an I love you before starting the engine and jetting off down the street. Angelus pulled up out side of the restaurant and parked his bike. He was excited that he may be getting a new client. He made his way into the restaurant and up to the bar and waited. Finally a couple made their way over to him.

"You're Angelus O'Rourke?," the man asked.

"Yes and you must be Charles and Winifred Gunn, "Angelus said as he stood and shook their hands.

"Yes that's us," the girl chuckled nervously.

"So what kind of artwork did you want me to do?," Angelus asked getting right down to business.

"Well a painting, however my wife would feel more comfortable talking about the specifics somewhere private," Charles revealed.

"My loft is only a few blocks from here if you'd like to go there," he offered.

"That sounds perfect," Charles stated.

Soon all three were sitting down in Angelus' living room.

"This is where I do my work," Angelus revealed pointing over to his work space. Charles stood up and looked around the space.

"This will do don't you think Fred?," Charles asked. Fred giggled nervously, "I guess so."

Angelus looked at the couple skeptically before finally speaking, "So what exactly are you looking for?"

Charles sat down then took his wife's hand in his. "I want a painting of my wife in the nude. She's very nervous about this, but I've been assured you are the best," Charles disclosed.

Angelus chuckled a little, "Yes I can do that when did you want to start?"

"I would say as soon as possible," Charles said.

"I can start tomorrow evening say seven?," Angelus asked.

"Wonderful," Charles said standing.

"I'll see you tomorrow then," Angelus said as he outstretched his hand and shook Charles' then Fred's.

Angelus entered the apartment to find Buffy curled up on the couch lazily flipping through channels. "Hey baby," he said as he sat down beside her. Buffy sat up stretching her arms. "How was your meeting?," she asked as she snuggled against him. Angelus kissed her atop her head, "It went great, but I start tomorrow night so I might not be home until late." Buffy snuggled deeper into him. Angelus lazily played with her hair. Finally he began to speak about something that had been bothering him. "So baby have you decided what you're gonna do?," he asked hopefully. Buffy shook her head no, "Not yet, but I'll find something." Angelus had started to worry about her just lying around in the house all day. "Why don't you get dressed and we'll go out," he suggested. Buffy smiled then made her way into the bathroom to shower and dress.

Angelus and Buffy had just finished dinner. Buffy started to do the dishes, but Angelus pulled her from the task. "Baby I have to leave in an hour can't you do that later?," he asked. Buffy giggled as Angelus began to kiss her up her neck. "Well I guess," she laughed out as he pulled her towards the bedroom. Angelus and Buffy spent near an hour in the throes of passion before Angelus regretfully pulled himself away to shower and get dressed. Angelus found Buffy in the kitchen cleaning up and quickly stowed over and kissed her a few times. "If it's too late I'll just spend the night at my place," he said as he kissed her again. "No come back I don't care how late it is," she told him. Angelus smiled then caught her lips with his own. "I'll come back no matter how late milsean," he told her as he left the apartment.

Angelus had just finished up sketching Fred Gunn. Charles was off watching some game on TV. Fred herself had fallen asleep. Angelus glanced at the clock. "Well I've finished the sketch up so I'll just snap a few photos and finish painting it on my own," Angelus said as he stood and stretched his limbs. Charles went to his wife and woke her up. Soon the couple was gone and Angelus quickly cleaned up then covered the sketch up. Angelus yawned widely and nearly just went into his room to sleep, but he had promised Buffy he would go back to her place. He thought about calling her to let her know he would be on his way, but it was nearly one in the morning so he didn't want to wake her up.

Angelus was making his way down the street on his bike rather quickly. He slowed as the light turned yellow then stopped completely at the red. He waited patiently for the light to turn green stifling a few yawns. Finally it hit green and he started to go. He didn't even see the large SUV run the red light until it was too late. The SUV smashed into him sending him flying from his bike and skidding across the pavement. Angelus groaned in pain then welcomed the blackness that overcame him.