WOES
NOTE: I own none of these guys except for Skylar and any character that you haven't seen before.
A/N: This is the third Skylar story in the Skylar series. Like I said before each story has a different length. This one might be longer or shorter than the others. I don't know yet. But since this story goes with Angel's gift and Valentine's Surprise you might want to read those before you read this.
CHAPTER 5"I'm fine," Angel reasoned to Buffy. He couldn't believe she'd just called him the worst thing he hated. "Buffy, I said I was fine."
"Angel, I…" Buffy trailed off. She realized that the room had normal people in it as well.
"As I said, I'd like to introduce the new Mister and Mrs. Angel," the reverend repeated.
The cheering started up again. Angel and Buffy joined in another kiss. The reception quickly started. The minister and the organist departed quickly. The lobby was filled with laughing and talking. Angel had a cup of blood in his hands to relax his nerves.
"Looks like you finally did it, man," said Gunn, walking up to him.
"Oh, yeah." Angel took a sip of his blood.
"You feeling OK, Angel?" Gunn asked.
"Yeah. I just can't believe all of this is happening."
"Fabulous party, Angel," said Chad, walking up with Veronica. He had his arm around her waist.
"Too bad we can't stay. We do have full time jobs," said Veronica.
"All right," said Angel. "Thanks for coming."
"We'll see you," said Chad. "Oh, and, Angel, keep your guard up."
"What?" Angel questioned.
"Uh, just a piece of advice," said Chad. "We have to go."
"Nice seeing you again," said Veronica. The couple was gone in an instant.
"I won't get use to that," said Gunn.
"Hey, Buffy," said Willow, walking over to her friend. "I never thought you'd do it but you did it. Congratulations."
"Thanks," said Buffy silently.
"What's the matter?"
"It's Angel. He was acting so weird during the ceremony and…"
"Well, you shouldn't have called him what you called him."
"It's just that… I know. Forget it. I'm just going to enjoy the wedding."
"I can't believe you didn't want me to come," said Richard. He and Dawn were sitting on the round couch together. "This place is great."
"Yeah. I'm glad you came," said Dawn.
"Having a good time?" Connor asked Tammy at the buffet table.
"I'm having a great time. This is great."
"I didn't want you to be freaked out by my family. My dad back there just—""
"Connor, we all have secrets. Including me," said Tammy.
"What do you mean you—" Tammy kissed him on the lips, shutting him up.
Skylar was sitting on a couch by herself. Spike finally came over and sat near her. Skylar gave him a slight look but didn't really want to be near him.
"Enjoying the party, pet?" Spike asked. Sky nodded. "What's the matter? Cat's got your tongue?" Skylar looked at him.
"No. Daddy won't let me get a cat."
"Your dad is a strict fellow isn't he?"
"I don't care. He's the best. Mommy's not strict, thought," Skylar replied. "That much."
"When you say "mommy" you mean Buffy, right?" Spike asked.
"Uh-huh. Why?"
"Oh, no reason, pet."
"Do you like my mom?" Skylar asked.
"What? Don't be ridiculous. She's found the one she loves."
"You're a vampire, too, right?"
"Right."
"Daddy says they're not all bad. He says I can't judge people."
"Your daddy is a very wise man."
"Spike?"
"Yes?"
"I like you. I like the way you talk, too."
Spike was touched. "Thanks, pet. I don't hear that quite often."
Fred walked over to Gunn. She pulled him away from the conversation he and Angel were having.
"Pretty great wedding, huh?" Fred asked.
"Yeah. I never thought it'd happen. Not to Angel," said Gunn.
"Yeah. He has two great kids, great friends, a good
business, and now he has a wife. The woman he's always loved."
"I know where you're getting at, Fred."
"I'm not getting at anything."
"Yeah, you are. And don't worry. We'll have all this and more soon." Fred smiled at him. "Did I mention you look great in that dress?"
"Did I mention I love that you think I look great in this dress?"
Angel finished off his blood and placed the cup on the table in front of him. He still wasn't feeling very well but better than he was. Angel felt a light tap on his shoulder.
"Hey, Angel face. Feeling any better?"
"Yes, fine. Lorne, are you sure you want to be walking around? Dawn and Connor have non-demons here."
"Don't worry, crab cake. I put a spell on myself. I'll look "normal" in their eyes."
"Oh. Good idea. You know. I really feel funny. I
think I need some air," said Angel. He walked over to where Buffy and Willow
were talking. "Buffy, let's go outside. It's cloudy so I don't have to worry."
"All right," Buffy smiled at him.
The two of them joined hands and went outside through the double doors. They leaned over the steps' balcony looking up at the cloud filled sky. Buffy leaned in to him and put her head on his shoulder.
"We finally did it, Angel."
"I know," said Angel, putting his arm around her. "Hard to believe, huh?"
"Not really. After you left… I never really stopped thinking about you. In fact I thought you hated me."
"Why should I hate you? Just because you sent me to hell for torture."
"Angel, we've been through—"
"You know. It really makes me sick the way you think you're so superior. Like you've never sinned? But of course you're the super slayer. What do you know about sin?"
"Angel, stop it—"
"Speaking of sin, as I recall losing your virginity before you're married would qualify. That wasn't the best experience of my life you know. In fact it was the worst. It turned into a pity thing."
"Angel, what the hell is the matter with you? Why are you acting like a bastard?"
Angel stared at her for a moment. Buffy stared back at him with anger in her eyes. Angel suddenly grabbed her and tossed her over the balcony. Buffy fell hard to her back. She looked up at him with pain and fear in her eyes.
Angel smiled wickedly. Buffy's eyes grew wide. "I knew it. You are Angelus."
"I'm back. Miss me?"
A/N: Yes, I left it at another good place! Whoo-hoo! Now I can really have you on edge. Hmm… I can play with people's minds. Gotta love it! Review if you want to find out what going to happen with our favorite evil vampire.
