Note: Thanks for all the positive feedback! I have decided that this story WILL take place after Hells Bells. Just thought I"d let ya know.





Buffy could hardly believe it when the clock finally struck six and she was off work. She'd been dreading this moment ever since she had blurted Spike's name out in front of Suzanne. Now, the moment Buffy had been dreading had come. She had to go ask Spike for the biggest favor of her life. Quickly she grabbed her coat, punched out, and started towards Spike's crypt.

By the time she got there she had almost convinced herself that this idea was ridiculous and that she need to turn around, find Suzanne, and tell her the truth. She had just made up her mind when the door to Spike's crypt swung open and there he was standing before her, clad in his usual Black jeans and t-shirt.

"Buffy?" he asked questioningly.

"Hello Spike." She hesitated before she went on, "Can I come in?"

Spike looked started for a moment but moved out of the way and motioned for her to come in, "Sorry about the mess. The place is a little.....blown up." With that he walked over to his coat and pulled out a cigarette. It was a full minute before he spoke again.

"I knew you couldn't stay away slayer. I'll admit I was convinced for a while, but I knew, sooner or later you'd come back. So what's it be? Hard cold floor or up against the wall? Like I said before my crypt a little blown up but I"m sure that shouldn't' be too much of a prob..."

"Spike," Buffy interrupted, "that's not what I"m here for. I"m....ahhhhh never mind, I should go." She tried to run around and leave but Spike was too fast and before she knew it he stood in front of her, blocking the doorway. His face had softened and his eyes were piecing into hers.

"Buffy, luv, what is it? What's wrong?" he asked softly.

"I...I need your help Spike." was all she let out.

"New Demon in town that needs some killing? Is it Dawn? Is she in trouble?"

Buffy looked down

"For Gods sake Buffy! What is it?! Whatever it is you know I"m here for you, I"ll do anything you want, just tell me what were facing!"



With one long sigh Buffy told Spike the whole story. When she was finished Spike's eyes were filled with amusement and his worried frown was replaced with a knowing smirk.

"So, you want me to come with you to the Bronze tonight and be your loving devoted fiancé huh?"

"POSE as my loving devoted fiance." Buffy corrected.

"And what's in it for me Pet?" Spike implored seductively.

"Spike, this doesn't and won't change my mind about anything you know Wait! What am I dong? I'm going to go, I can't believe I...."

"I'll do it!"

"What?"

"I said I"ll do it."

"You will?" Buffy asked, not believing what she just heard.

"Yes Buffy Summers, I WILL marry you." Spike retorted. The humor clearly evident in his voice.

Buffy rolled hr eyes. Well she thought at least tonight promised to be anything but boring!