Hey! To all Spike Fanatics! And to the Readers!

Unfortunately Spike will only be in the last 3 or 4 chapters but will have a big part in those I guarantee ya'll. I'd be insane if I didn't add him. Sorry it took so long but stupid schoolteachers kept giving projects so couldn't write- you know with the brain being over used and all. My friends helped edit this. Hope you like this chapter! Chow! (



Chapter 4-Angel's Reaction

Dawn woke up the next day with a smile on her face- something that has NEVER happened. She felt like she was a walking, peppy cheerleader, she felt so joyous and carefree. Well. who wouldn't? Who wouldn't be happy that for the first time they felt the feeling of belonging and acceptance? She just stayed in bed daydreaming about the events that happened the previous night. That night she felt as though she was in utopia, as though EVERYTHING in this world was perfect, that there were no demons, no hell gods, no vampires, and no slayers. She was just a girl feeling for the first time the comfort from someone who was holding her tightly as though she was precious. that she was something they did NOT want to lose. That night was something so unforgettable. so meaningful. Finally after two years of feeling nothing but drama and sadness and faking laughs she has again recaptured the feeling if bliss and who would've thought that you could find that in Angel's place. Angel meaning can't feel bliss or will go all 'homicidal and insane'. now that was where she found the irony in this whole thing.

Now life could not get any better that this especially now that she got that Buffy-voice out of her head. She was on her bed for another hour just relishing on the feeling of euphoria that enveloped her 'til she got out of bed.

Two days later.

After dinner, Dawn and Connor sat next to each other in the garden. That was one of the places they would secretly meet up at. Other then that, was the bench by the sea but that was only when people were out on their dates and that happened just once. They would secretly meet up 'cause of fear of the reactions the others would have.

They were just sitting there in silence not wanting to disrupt the peaceful silence that was surrounding them.

"Maybe we should tell the others about us, I mean our relationship isn't all that bad compared to the relationships they have like- a vampire and a slayer, a vampire champion with his seer, a human with an ex-demon turned vengeance demon again, so maybe they won't get all hysterical about us being together." Connor suggested while breaking the serenity that was bestowed upon them with something that dreaded Dawn.

"WHAT? Are you crazy? Let me explain to you what will happen if they ever found out about us. first, Angel will go insane and end up as Angelus 'cause of our thing and THEN Buffy will find out and go ballistic and will probably give us lectures about how 'Angel and her used to go out and its gonna be weird' over and over and OVER again! Then they'll take us away from each other." She screamed the first part but as she continued her lips started to quiver.

She didn't mean to scream at him but the thought of them finding out just brought her to "Paranoia City." She felt as though they would keep them away from each other and then she'll be brought back to feeling nothing but emptiness and depression. The next thing she knew she felt tears slowly inching their way down her face.

"It's ok. It's ok. we wont tell them. Not until we're ready. Its ok. Shhh." He said as he enveloped her in his arms. She silently sobbed on his shoulder and looked up at him and kissed him softly on the lips. He responded to her until he felt her resisting. "What's wrong?" he asked.

"Shhh." she instructed as she got up and moved to a corner and pulled out a body. The body startled them both and that shock turned into anger as they realized who it was.

"Dad!" "Angel!" They screamed in unison.

"What the hell are you doing hiding in a corner. oh yeah that's what you do. what the hell are you doing spying on US?!?" Dawn asked full of venom.

"Dad?" Connor asked while moving closer to Dawn. He was trying to calm her down because by the looks of it she was about to attack Angel pretty soon.

"Uhm." was his only reply

"Oh God Angel! That's it? That's all you can say? You know for someone whose been alive for 250 years you would be quick on your toes." She insulted him, she actually wanted to attack him but she knew she'd lose and Connor was there, so she did the only thing she was really good at getting them where it hurt.

"How did you know I was there?" he replied ignoring her comment with a question that had been plaguing him for a while.

"It's either Cordy's been spending too much time with you that your hiding skills are a little rusty or oh yeah." she trailed off "BUFFY, my BLOOD sister, you know the Slayer, gave me some of her Slayer instincts!" she replied still with the same amount of anger which was now moving towards rage.

"Dad, honestly why the hell are you here?" Connor asked since he knew Dawn had a temper and he thought by the looks of it, she wasn't holding it down that well.

"Okay, uhm. I noticed something different about you two and I wanted to see what it was." He replied sincerely looking at them with pleading eyes. "I'm really sorry"

"Dad, you could've at least asked us but instead you got all vampire and spied on us. Don't you trust me?" Connor answered his control of his emotions starting to break.

"I do, I'm really sorry." He responded again full of sincerity.

"Angel, I know you are but hello, what you did kinda pisses off a person and aside from that you used your vampire-ness to spy on YOUR only child and YOUR ex-girlfriend's sister." She said though her anger was slowly receding.

"Yeah, Dawn's right. You had NO right to do that, dad." Connor explained.

"I know. I'm sorry" he replied while lowering his head.

"It's ok, but. are you gonna be all Angelus-y on me" Dawn asked

"I'm guessing you're asking if I'm gonna be mad by that question. Actually surprisingly I couldn't be happier for you guys." He said while smiling.

"Really? So we can be together?" Dawn asked full of hope. "Yeah." He responded with assurance

"Wow dad, didn't expect this reaction from don't get me wrong but are you high?" Connor asked his dad.

Angel chuckled at his question and replied "No"

"Thanks Angel, this means a lot. I would hug ya but I'm still a little annoyed at you for sneaking around just to get answers." She said strongly

"That's alright. Cordy's probably waiting for me. So I'll leave you guys here." He said smiling with mischief.

Angel entered the hotel smiling and found Cordy there. He then told her about Connor and Dawn.

"Really?" she asked to confirm.

"Yeah." He replied

"Well. it was bound to happen. At least its with someone you know." She commented.

"I know they were in the garden kissing. I've seen a lot of disgusting things in my life but I think that stands out." He said

"Aww. is my angel cakes feeling grossed out." She teased.

"Shut up. And don't call me angel cakes I hate it when Lorne says it and it just sounds bad when you say it." He replied.

"Okay fine." She retorted

"I feel different though. like if she ever hurt him I have this feeling that I'll make her pay for that. Why is that?" he asked turning to her

"Don't be too worried Brood Boy. It's nothing. nothing but fatherly instincts." She said while holding his hands and kissing him passionately.

"Okay but what was that for I mean I like kissing you and all but.?" He asked her.

"It was to stop you from brooding and basically thinking about anything else except for me" she replied seductively.

"Check on all three missions." He said while pulling her towards him.

Then she started giggling and said "MEN ARE SO EASY!"