Foreword: All characters belong to Joss Whedon and/or David Greenwalt. Also, I think I've gone crazy, because this is not something that I normally write. Anyway. This takes place in Buffy's seventh season, and Angel's fourth, (except for where Cordelia comes back and Angel's in love with her, because I don't like her) and I'm thinking that there really aren't too many spoilers. Old characters will be returning. Lots of Slayer/Vampire-with-a-soul action (and as far as I know, that doesn't extend to just Buffy and Angel). This chapter is for Buffy's cookie dough analogy. She's done now. Warm gooey cookie goodness.
The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
Epilogue
Dawn was appearing faintly in the window, casting the first pale light of day over Angel's sleeping face. Buffy watched the light make its slow way across his face. She kissed him, her lips lingering on stubbled cheeks. His skin was warm against hers.
She started to cry, her tears dropping onto his tanned skin. He was human. He was hers.
Forever.
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Author's Notes:
I wanted Buffy to have a happy ending. After watching the finale, I cried. I bawled. So many hours of my life went to this show. I'll miss it. It's sort of funny, though, since they killed Spike, does that mean that Buffy will have the opportunity to be with Angel? I doubt it. But that's what I wanted.
So to close the entire story: Buffy and Angel live out their lives together. Which is what I wanted all along. :)
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