-------- Part 15 --------


The next morning Xander, Jimmy and Oz who was Angel's cousin sat in big lounge chairs in Starbucks. Xander being seriously tired from a busy night with Anya, was drinking the Decaf House Blend coffee. Oz was drinking the Starbucks Breakfast Blend and Jimmy who doesn't drink coffee was having the Refresh Tazo tea. After taking a few sips of his tea Jimmy said, "So what are we gonna do about the bachelor's party?"
Oz said, "I say we have it at my house. I'm currently doing the solo lifestyle, so you know Anya doesn't have to find out and get all worked up."
Xander quickly said, waving his drink around, "And that would defenately be bad. She flips out if I even mention another girl's name. Uh, besides Cordy or Willow. Well actually she's a little not too happy with me mentioning any events having to do with Cordy, cause we used to date... and I'm babbling.... Go on." Xander stopped and took another sip of his drink.
Jimmy smiled at Xander, "It's ok man. We know Anya's got you a tight leash. So anyway, bachelor party. The place is settled. Guests... who are we inviting?"
Oz started, "His dad of course... and basically just a few other close friends of Angel's."
Jimmy continued, "Yeah, Angel's not going to want this thing to be huge."
"I'll be donut guy... and beer guy." Xander said quietly, "What about the stripper?"
Jimmy smiled, "Let me handle that."

Later that day Buffy was taking a warm shower while Oz and Angel were in the living room, talking about tonight's events. Talking about the bachelor party Oz said, "You're gonna love it."
Angel leaned in and quietly said, "There isn't going to be a stripper is there? 'Cause I don't want to be unfaithful to Buffy. I love her."
"I know you do man, but trust me... Just because there is a stipper there doesn't mean you gotta strip down too. You can still enjoy one little free show before you officially become a taken man forever." Oz replied.
Angel sighed, "Ok, but anything goes too far, the stripper heads home."
Moments later Buffy walked into the living room, just in underwear and a bra covered by a knee-length robe. She found Oz and Angel talking about something in hushed voices. She kissed Angel on the cheek, who briefly ran his hand along her back. Oz smiled at the way they acted around each other. They really were in love. He also noticed how comfortable Buffy was in wearing just a robe and whatever might be under it, in front of company. Buffy chirped, "What are ya talking about?"
Oz began, "We were just..."
Angel gave him a look and he stopped. "Buffy, please don't get mad... We were talking about the bachelor party Oz, Xander and Jimmy are throwing me."
In a high pitched voice she simply said, "Oh."
"Oh?" Angel repeated.
She quietly said, "I know there's going to be a stripper there. . . but I also trust you to have a stripper giving you a lap dance and not letting it get out of hand. I know you're faithful to me. You would do anything to.. hurt me."
He quickly said, "And I wouldn't."
She kissed his cheek. "Look, it's ok. I believe you. Just promise me Oz that you'll keep the stripper away from Xander? He doesn't have as good control as Angel does. If Anya found out there was a stripper there and that Xander got even a foot close to her, Anya would have a fit."
Oz smiled, "Don't worry."
"Ok. Now that that's settled I want to tell you that I have a little party of my own." She grinned.
Suddenly Angel became extremely jealous and angry at the thought of any other man touching his Buffy. Seeing Angel's sudden change in mood, his huge frown she quickly added, "Don't worry, baby. It's only a baby shower. You don't have to worry about any fishy business going on."
"Good... although it would be only fair if you had a party with a male stripper... it's very good that you aren't." He replied.
"What time are you having the party?" She asked.
Oz answered, "8:30 to about 11."
Buffy kissed him and as she began walking towards the bedroom said, "Ok, so then we'll have the baby shower here after you leave. I'm gonna go change. You guy's going to be here when I get back?"
"No, I won't, but Angel will." Oz said. "Got to go have everything set up for the big night."
"See you later." Angel said.
"I'll show myself off." He smiled and left.
Angel went into the bedroom to see Buffy in a fit of tears on the bed, the hormones getting the best of her. He immediately sat down next to her wrapping an arm around her and kissing her cheek several times. "Baby, what's wrong?"
She cried out, "You're going to have a stripper... and and you're going to see most of her skin... and you're gonna be touching her or she's gonna touch you." She paused. Sobbing she continued, "When she does the lap dance she's going to turn you on!"
"Oh, Buffy. Please stop crying. I won't have a stripper if you don't want me to. I'll tell Jimmy not to get a stripper tonight."
Buffy sniffled and more calmly said, "No, it's ok. I really do trust you, it's just these stupid hormones. I normally wouldn't be crying right now. I-I seriously do trust you. I'm not lying and I want you to have a great night even if you will be turned on by another woman. I can't expect that you will see other pretty women and not think 'she's hot'."
Angel pulled her to her. "I love you, Buffy. I know that you trust me. I'm glad you trust me. Look... chances are the stripper will turn me on, but it'll be nothing like the way you turn me on. She's not you. No one is as hot as you. You are the essence of hot, baby."
Buffy smiled, "Well, duh!"
"Ah, good a smile from my lovebird."
"Sorry, I soaked your shirt." She smiled.
Angel kissed her temple. "Not to worry, I've got more."
Angel wiped her tears away with his thumb and stared deeply into her eyes. Buffy let out another smile. "Do I have something on my face I should know about?"
He smiled in return and said, "No, your face is perfect and tomorrow you'll be the perfect bride."
"Mmm... Big day. I can't wait." She kissed his cheek.
"Yeah. Speaking of big. Tonight we're stay away from each other... that's a big problem." He ran his fingers up and down her arm, making her sigh.
"Right... cause you know a whole night of not being in your arms is really difficult. No touching for one night." She said.
"No kissing.." He grinned.
"Or squeezing." She chuckled and put one leg over his.
Angel slipped a hand inside the robe to rub her back and with the other hand he ran his fingers through her damp hair. He kissed her passionately while moving the hand that was previously on her back, to her breast. Buffy let out a soft moan. "No puppy..." Angel whispered huskily.
"Mmm... close the door, so it stays that way."
Angel got up with Buffy's legs wrapped tighting around his waist and one arm around his back and the other caressing his head. He stumbled towards the door, somehow managing to close it. He stumbled back onto the edge of the bed with Buffy on the bottom. She gasped and then they both laughed. Buffy pulled his shirt off and tossed it somewhere. Then he unwrapped her robe. Angel pulled it off her arms and then and then she tossed it towards the closet. Then he unsnapped her bra and flung it away. His mouth lunged at her right breast while his hand massaged the left. Buffy arched into him and moaned. Angel kissed his way up to her mouth, leaving a trail of kisses on her chest, shoulder and the nape of her neck.
Angel kissed her with a fiery passion like there is no tomorrow, like tonight is the last night they will ever feel each other. As he continued to kiss her Buffy moaned and clawed at his smooth back. Her hand brushed over the tattoo on his right shoulder blade. She let her fingers unconciously trace it. Then she leaned her head up to give the top of his shoulder a moist kiss. When he finally released her lips Buffy whimpered for more and then he slowly moved down her body. He stopped at her slightly rounded abdomen and kissed it sweetly. He whispered to it, "I love you baby girl."
Buffy grinned and ran her hands through his hair. He kissed her hands and then continued kissing her abdomen. Quickly, Angel pulled off the silk underwear. He went back to her abdomen for one mroe sweet kiss and then kissed his way down to her opening which he gave a lingering kiss that made her pleasantly shiver. Angel rested his hands on her hips and looked up at her and asked with his eyes if she was ready. "Angel..."
He smiled and inserted his tongue in her moist center, swallowing her juices that came his way. Hearing his quiet moaning made her even more excited. He added two digits into her, making Buffy's insides shiver. She was panting as orgasms were ripping through her body. "Angel! Please..." Buffy shouted.
Angel complied with her cry by moving up her body to line up with her and slowly entered her, eliciting a moan from his soulmate. He slowly moved in and out of, gradually picking up his pace. Angel was grunting as he pushed into her and Buffy was moaning and panting uncontrollably. As he took the final plunge into her, his fluids mixed with her juices and they cried out with each other. Angel rolled off of her and held her in his arms tightly. She was left panting and smiling. She peacefully sighed, "That was... Wow... we should pretend everyday that we are going to have a night without each other."
"I so agree, love. Did I ever mention you taste amazing?"
Buffy grinned and laughed, "Yes, I believe you did. Actually last time I think you said that ... I taste so good, so I guess that means the rating of my juices down in the ole pussy are up a notch."
He smiled, "Defenately. I guess you ripen in pregnancy. What's your sudden obsession with the word pussy?"
She smiled shyly, "I don't know. I guess I want to talk a little sexier."
"You don't have to say pussy to sound sexy. You're sexy as your are."
Buffy kissed him on the lips, "Mmm... You are too sweet. What time is it?"
Angel glanced at the clock. "3 o'clock."
She stumbled out of the bed leaving Angel moaning for her to come back to bed. Buffy put on her bra and underwear, then lay bad in bed with him. He pulled her close to him, her breasts pushed up against his chest. "I'm sorry, sweety. I gotta get ready and so do you."
She got off the bed again.
He smiled, but grumbled, "All right. Have it your way. Can I at least stare at your body for a few last seconds?"
"Ok. Go ahead... starting... now."
Five seconds later Angel was sighed when Buffy threw on a T-shirt and jeans. He got up with nothing covering and walked out of the room. He grinned as Buffy stared at his glistening body. He returned with a brush in his hand. He fastened his hands on her hips and slowly pulled her backwards, so that they were sitting on the bed with her between his legs. She put her hands on his thighs which made him hard again. She softly asked, "What are you up to?"
He answered her by gently and slowly brushing her long hair. He whispred, "Grooming..." She rubbed his thighs with each stroke of the brush. "Buffy..."
When his erection poked her lower back she quickly stood up because she knew if she continued to sit there soon they'd up back naked in bed. *Which really isn't a bad thing.* she thought. "Thanks for the grooming, honey." She kissed him. "But I need to mix some snacks together and make dinner for the girls. When you leave this room you better be clothed." She grinned.
He quietly said, "Wouldn't you rather me wearing nothing?" wrapping his arms around her again.
She laughed, "Oh definitely, but not right now." She teased him by lightly squeezing his butt. "I've got things to do."
He sighed, "Be that way."
Buffy kissed him on the cheek. As she was walking out of the room, Angel slapped her butt playfully eliciting a little squeal from her.

After Buffy had snacks out in a bowl and spaghetti with tomatoe sauce and Angel was dressed they sat on the couch once more lips locked in a passionate kiss. When Angel finally broke the kiss Buffy whispered, "I'll miss you."
"I know... a whole night!" He groaned.
She ran her fingers through his hair and smiled, "Look at it this way, on our honeymoon we'll be together nonstop... no traditions or superstitions to keep us away from each other."
Angel looked at his watch and sighed, "Oz and the others probably have everything ready by now. Guess it's time to go."
She sighed and replied quietly, "Yeah."
The doorbell rang.
They both walked into the living room. Buffy said, "That's probably Willow. She said she'd get here like ten minutes early."
Angel opened the door and greeted Willow with a handsome smile. "Hey, Willow." He kissed Buffy's forehead. "Bye my lovebird." He got in his car and pulled out of the driveway.

Willow grinned at Buffy, "Lovebird?"
She replied, "It's a new pet name he's picked up for me I guess. Silly, I know."
Willow's grin got bigger. "I think it's really cute. Lovebird."
When the bell rang again she said, "You sit down and relax. I'll get the door."
Buffy smiled and sat down on the couch.
The door opened and in walked Joyce and Dawn, Buffy's younger cousin who she was really close to. Willow hugged Dawn and Joyce and Willow exchanged pleasantries. Joyce joked, "I brought the Buffy's wannabe." Dawn sat down next to Buffy on the couch and hugged her. "Hey Dawnie! I haven't seen you forever!"
"Yeah well, I've been busy with school cause you know how much work there is senior year of high school." She said sarcastically.
"Any boyfriends I should know about?" Buffy asked with a smile.
"No, most of the boys in my school are penis drivin' assholes and any of the good looking, caring guys are taken by whoring bimbos."
"Dawn! Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?!"
She grinned, "Trust me you'd say the same thing if you saw the guys in my school."
"Don't worry I believe you. I had a few pigs in my schools. One of them actually grabbed my ass during gym sophomore year. We were learning self defense. What he didn't know is that I was already a black belt." They both laughed.
Willow opened the door when the bell ran. She opened it to find Cordelia and Anya bickering. "I saw you staring at Xanders ass!" Anya squealed.
Cordelia raised her voice, "I was not staring at his ass and even if I was who cares."
Anya yelled back, "I care! His ass is nobody's but mine you little boyfriend st- "
Willow quickly spoke up, "Hey guys! How are ya? Want some snacks to keep your mouths full to stop your bickering?"
As they were walking in Cordelia said, "She started it. I wasn't staring at his butt... I was staring at that little logo on his jeans."
"Hah! So you admit it! You were looking at the logo so you could go out and him another pair of those jeans, so that you could win him over and steal my presous Xander away!"
"Hey... let's just stop the--" Willow tried to finish her sentence.
Cordy shouted, "Look you little paranoid freak of a girlfriend... I don't steal boyfriends!"
"Yeah well you were thinking it!" Anya yelled back, scowling.
"Maybe someone should smack you on the head to knock some sense into you!" Cordelia stomped her foot.
Buffy shot up out of comfy seat. "Hey! Stop this!" She yelled over them. "All this negativity is bad for the baby!" Midway into saying it she broke down in tears.
Willow went over and pulled her into a hug. "Oh, Buffy... please don't cry."
Dawn hugged her too. Then she looked at Cordy and Anya. "I'm ashamed of you two. I always thought both of you were cool and mature and look at you. Arguing over Xander like little jealous school girls. Now you've activated Buffy's hormones and making her cry! Apologize right now."
Anya started, "But-" Dawn pointed her finger at her. She sheepishly said, "I'm sorry I accused you of trying to steal Xander."
Cordy quietly replied, "And I'm sorry I called you a paranoid freak of a girlfriend. You're good for Xander."
"Sorry, Buffy." Anya said.
"Sorry." Cordy repeated.
Buffy released herself from Willow and wiped her eyes. "It's ok. Just please... stop fighting."
Changing the subject Cordy said, "I invited some of your friends from work. Janice, Mary and Cydney."
The door bell rang and again. Willow opened it to see two pretty brunettes and a blonde. They greeted her and walked over to Buffy giving her a hug. "Hey." Buffy said. "I guess we should start the fun. Double stuffed oreos anyone?"
Dawn sat back on the couch and took an oreo splitting it. "I love double stuffed oreos. The more stuffing the better!"

Angel walking up Oz's house which had no lights on except for the light beside the door. Normally he would just knock, but it didn't seem needed tonight. When he entered and turned on the light, his dad and close friends popped up out of their hiding places.
Xander patted him on the back. "Welcome to your very own bachelor party."
Jimmy yelled to the guy by the CD player. "Hey, play the music."
All the guys sat around each other talking about past experiences with women. More specifically which ones were the best in bed. One of Angel's friends said, "Darla was by the hottest chick Angel has ever hooked up with. Hey Angel... is Darla the hottest chick or what?"
Angel replied smiling, "Not anymore. Come on Mike, did you really have to ask?"
Jimmy added, "Darla was just an obsessed psychotic bitch. Finally Angel has a normal girl."
Mike picked up his glass of beer. "Cheers to Angel and his hot new girl and their life together."
Everyone said cheers and took a sip of their drinks.
After lots of dancing and drinks the doorbell rang.
A very drunk Xander opened the door to see a pretty blond woman in police uniform. Xander says, "Hey! Come on in."
She walks in and said, "Who's in charge of this party?"
Xander pointed to Oz and Jimmy, "We are."
The cop looked at him with a serious face. "Neighbors were complaining about the noise..."
Xander looks at the others and shouts, "Oh there's definitely going to be more now that you are here officer." He looked at her name tag. "Jane Doe."
The officer her cap a little and ignored his comment. "Anyone in charge of this party who isn't drunk?"
Oz walked up to her, "I am. Sorry about him... he gets drunk easily and plus he's had about 10 chocolate bars."
"Listen, just keep the noise down and there won't be any problems."
Xander pointed at her. "Wait! You're a police officer?! All right.. Jimmy what number did you call for that--"
Angel covered Xanders mouth and pulled him away from the cop to keep him out of trouble.
"Have a good day and make sure he doesn't drive home."
"Yes, ma'am." Oz replied with a smile.
Before the cop exited the house Xander walked back up to her with a donut in hand, "Want a donut?" She shook her head and left.
Just as the cop drove off and Oz began walking away the doorbell rang again. He opened it to reveal a prettier blonde at the door. Her hair was down and wavy. She had bright red lip stick on and a choker. In a smooth voice she said, "There's been a complaint about the noise. I'm here to make some more."
Xander spat, "Oh great another cop to spoil the fun! Jimmy, when the hell is the real stripper coming?!"
Jimmy put his hand on Xander's shoulder, "Chill man, she's here. You are looking at her."

With a huge smile on her face Cordy shrieked, "Time to open presents!"
"Oooh, excellent. Love presents." Buffy said. "Which should I open first?"
Willow practically jumped out of her seat, "Mine." She handed Buffy her two rectangular boxes that were tied together and covered in wrapping paper full of kittens playing with yarn.
Buffy placed it on her lap and pulled the card out from under the ribbon and read it. She pulled the ribbon off the boxes and then started tearing off the paper. When she opened the first box there were two little pink dresses which on the front had a picture of a kitten. Also in the box were two pairs of pink socks. "Oh, Will.. this is so cute. Thank you." She softly said and then after unwrapping the paper of the other present she opened the box. She held in her hands, overalls that had a white shirt within them. "Thanks a lot."
"Welcome, Buff." Willow gave her a huge hug.
Dawn handed Buffy her a bigger box. "This one's mine. It's for the babies."
After opening it, Buffy pulled out a stuffed pastel yellow rabbit and pastel blue bear. "These are adorable! Thank you so much." She held Dawn in a tight hug.
"Uh, Buffy. . . Oxygen becoming an issue." She choked out.
She laughed and released her, taking the next gift that Cordelia handed her. She opened to reveal a thing that looked like a suction cup which had a tube connected to it leading to a bigger container. Buffy made a weird face, "What is this?"
Cordy quietly said, "It's a breast pump... yuh know to--"
"Oh. Heh I get it. Uh, thanks. It's very thoughtful." Buffy smiled and gave her a hug. "Next gift?"
Anya handed her the first of the presents on her lap which was flat. "This one isn't just for you. It's something that Angel will appreciate too. I know you two will enjoy it."
Buffy got excited and ripped off the paper. Then she stared at the book not knowing what to say. Dawn asked, "What is it?" and Anya continued to smile.
Buffy read the title, "100 Exhilarating Sex Positions. Thanks Anya. This is very... sweet."
Anya smiled, "Your welcome... I was looking through it and I saw that there are a couple sex positions specifically for pregnant women." She handed her a bigger present. "This one is from Xander and me."
Once unwrapped Buffy smiled in relief to see it had nothing to do with sex. It was a baby monitor. Thank you... and tell Xander too." She hugged Anya briefly.
Joyce gave Buffy her present. She smiled at was inside the box. Joyce said, "That's your baby blanket, your slippers and your dress." The dress was red with white flowers on it.
Buffy gave her mom a kiss and huggged her. "Thank's mom."
Her other friends got baby clothes and baby slippers.
As her friends were leaving Buffy smiled at them and yelled, "Thanks again."
Dawn smiled and hugged her, "Great party. See you tomorrow."
"See ya, Dawn. Bye mom."
Buffy yawned and shut the door and slouched down on the couch. She looked at the clock and sighed. It was 10:30. Just a half an hour till Angel gets home. She can stay awake. Yeah. Buffy yawned again and laid down on the couch. She said to herself, "I'll just rest my eyes."

Xander relaxed and apologized to the stripper. He sat Angel down in a chair in the middle of the room. The stripper ripped open her shirt and tossed it at Xander who grinned like a baby. She walked towards Angel, "Hi, you must be Angel. My name's Stacey. I'll be doing a little..." She arched her abdomen closer to his face. "show for you."
Angel stared at her face for a few seconds. "Honey, you wanna unzip my pants or should I?"
Thinking of what Buffy would think, he uncomfortably unzipped her pants. She backed up and pulled them off, tossing them into Oz's hands. She was left in a revealing satin bra which was sheer except for a tiny area around her nipples and tight black leather shorts. She slowly walked around him with her hand caressing his face. Then she started the lap dance. Her rear rubbing against his groin was starting to make him hard. Then she put her hands on his hips and sensually slid them up and down his thigh. When she got off him, he thought maybe she was done, but then she stood above him with her satin covered breasts in his face. Angel briefly closed his eyes and thought to himself, *This is wrong. Damnit.. This needs to...*
Before he could finish his thought Stacey was straddling him. Her right leg was slightly raised, so she could get her right hand under her leg. With both hands she quickly unzipped his pants smiling happily at seeing he had no boxers on. Her right hand instantly moved at Angel's freed cock. Before Angel could register what was happening she was stroking him in an uneven rhythm and kissing him on the lips as she put a hand behind his head. The other guys cheered on having no idea that Stacey was rubbing him sexually. When she released his lips she grinned even more at Angel's frown. He whispred in a dangerously low voice, "Get the fuck out."
Stacey continued smiling and slowly whispered back, "Here's a message from Darla."
Seconds later she had her mouth taking in his hardened cock. Suddenly the music was off and Angel's friends were silent. Almost as fast as the stripper had her lips on him, Angel pushed her almost two feet away. He quickly got up and put his shaft back inside his pants. He picked up the stripper's costume and through it roughly at her. "Get the fuck out, now!" He yelled.
Stacey laughed and smiled, "What, didn't like the show?"
"Tell the bitch, she better leave me alone or I'll have the cops on her ass."
"No, she'd rather your ass on her. This isn't over. You won't be seeing me again, but I can guarantee you'll be seeing her some time in the near future."
Angel opened the door and grabbed the stripper by the back of her neck and pulled her out of Oz's house. Shutting the door he looked at his friends. He took a much needed breath and calmly said, "Thanks for the party, but the fun is over. I'm going home."
Xander said, "What about the tradition thing... ya know, staying away from Buffy for the night before the wedding?"
Angel frowned and replied, "I don't care anymore. I have to see her."

Opening his door, Angel sighed and put his coat on the coat hanger, not bothering to turn on the light. LeeLou ran up to him and bumped his shin with her head. "Hey, LeeLou. How's my girl?" She licked his hand and then he picked her up and walked further into the living room. "Ugh, baby my party went all wrong tonight. Buffy's going to hate me."
He was about to sit on the couch, but the dim light shining through the window revealed Buffy on it sleeping. He put LeeLou down and gently lifted her in his arms. The puppy followed them into their bedroom, wagging it's tail. Angel gently placed Buffy in bed undercovers. After taking off his shoes he walked into the bathroom to scrub himself clean of the filth created by the stripper. Sighing, he stepped into the shower, under the warm spray. He let the water travel down his body and wash away the feel of Stacey's hands and lips on him. *I knew it was a bad idea. I should have known it would get out of control! Damn bitch. Why can't Darla just leave me the hell alone?!* He scrubbed his shaft with soap and let the water wash it off. *I can't tell Buffy.* Angel pictured a little devil on his left shoulder as he thought, *Then don't.* Then he saw his little angel sitting on his right shoulder scowling at the little devil and he thought, *You have to though. You're marrying her tomorrow. You need to be honest or it will eat you alive.* The devil on his shoulder popped up again as he thought, *Maybe you'd be doing her a favor if you just didn't tell her for now because if I tell her then her hormones could send her into a fit of tears. She doesn't need that.* The angel appeared again and he thought, *That's not a good reason. We love each other and she trusts me. No way would she think I actually let the stripper do those things.* Angel sighed and turned off the water.
Wrapped in a towel, he walked into their bedroom. He put on a pair of boxers and slid beneath the covers with Buffy. Unconsciously she put her arm over him. Angel kissed her cheek before falling into a deep sleep.

When morning came Angel instinctively pulled Buffy into his arms upon his wakening and sighed. She was surprised to feel his breath and arms around her. She mumbled sleepily, "Angel, what are you doing here? We're not suppose to see each other before the wedding."
Angel replied softly, "I know, but something happened last night and I just had to come home to be with you."
She frowned. *Something happened?* Buffy thought. *Oh god, what if he got drunk and slept with--- No. Uh-uh. Don't think that Buffy. . Just ask like a normal person instead of jumping to conclusions.* She glanced up at Angel and then stared at his chest. In a tiny voice she asked, "What... happened?" He sighed heavily. *Oooh, this can't be good.*
He sat up a little on his side, his arm still wrapped firmly around Buffy and quietly said, "Before I tell you what happened... I need to tell you something else first." Buffy nodded to let him continue. "Ok. Two months before I met you I broke up with my previous girlfriend Darla. We dated for almost a year. In the beginning I liked her and she was nice, but... eventually I started noticing things about her. She became a little too attached. Everywhere I went there she was in my face. It wasn't too bad seeing her everyonce in a while, but when I started seeing her everywhere it just got too much. I needed some space, so I told her see less of each other when we aren't dating. Then she started showing up at work. So eventually I just broke up with her. Darla didn't exactly take bad news nicely. She was yelling and screaming, cursing and when I left I heard her yell, 'This isn't over until I say it is. You'll regret this'. Well I guess she found out I've moved on and that probably pissed her off more."
Buffy sighed, "What happened tonight?"
Angel looked down and back at her, "I had no idea she was going to do what she did."
In a lower voice she asked, "Who?"
"The stripper. She was stroking me through my pants and then she put her mouth on me, but I stopped her fast enough. I'm so sorry. I got home and I took a long shower because I felt so dirty. I still do."
Buffy's eyes got watery, "She had her mouth on you?"
"Yes."
She choked out, "Were - Were you hard from it?"
"Buffy..."
"Answer me." She said firmly, but in a small voice.
He replied, "No, that repulsed me even more. It was her stroking me and the lap dance that made me hard. Not her mouth. It didn't really register until it was too late."
"I knew having a stripper was a bad idea." She sighed.
Angel wiped a single tear on her cheek. "I'm so sorry."
She whispered, "It's ok. It's not really your fault that that Darla bitca has a hard time letting go."
Angel moved a strand of hair behind her ear. "According to the stripper, it isn't over. She said Darla herself will make an appearance in the near future. Unfortunately."
Buffy asked, "When you dated her... Did you live in this house?"
"No, I lived in the city. She probably doesn't know where I live right now, unless she had Stacey... her friend... follow me back here." Angel frowned.
"She comes anywhere near this house or our child, I'm calling the cops."
Angel added, "If I knew where she was I would call the cops right now. In case I'm not around, keep an eye out for a straight haired blonde with blue eyes, thin and fair skin."
"Okay." Buffy smiled. "Now... let's forget this Darla bitch for now and enjoy our wedding day."
Angel grinned, "Our wedding day. It's at 1 o'clock, so we better start getting ready. I'll gather up my dad and the guys."
"What time is it?" Buffy asked.
"8:30." Angel said as he pulled on a pair of jeans and put on a button down shirt.
"Mmm... before you leave, give me a good luck kiss?"
He whispered, "Of course." Then he gave her a sweet kiss on the lips and got dressed.

Buffy went into the kitchen and ate cheerios with a peach. Must have a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Angel sat down in front of her and ate two cinnamon waffles with chocolate syrup with a strawberry on top. Buffy grimaced. She was quite thankful that her morning sickness was long over because if it wasn't, then what Angel was eating right now would have set it off and ruined the whole day. After eating another spoonful of cereal she smiled and stated sarcastically, "Healthy breakfast."
He chuckled slightly, "Yeah... very. I have more ideas for a 'healthy' breakfest if you want me to show you some time... like maybe during the honeymoon."
She watched as Angel took a huge chunk cut waffle and grimaced again as it went into his mouth. "Speaking of that.. Are you planning on telling me where it is?"
Angel grinned and simply said, "Nope."
"Mmm.. I won't even bother begging you." She took a few more spoons of cheerios.
He quietly said, "Good decision... I don't want you to get a sore throat from asking over and over like you did when I wouldn't tell you what I was getting you for your birthday."
Buffy got up and put her dish in the sink and washed it. When Angel was finished eating, she kissed him on the cheek. "Angel, you better leave now because soon Willow, Cordelia and Dawn will be here to make me all pretty for you."
"Kay sweety. I'm going." Over At the door he kissed her passionately on the lips with one arm around her waist and the other hand resting on her butt. Buffy let out a little moan. "I'm leaving for real this time. Miss you, love."
"Bye." She watched him leave.
Shortly after he left Willow, Dawn and Cordelia the make up queen arrived. Buffy put on a soft white robe. Willow chirped, "I'm going to do your hair first and then Cordy's going to do the make up. Now, sit." She motioned at the chair that was in the middle of the living room.
The doorbell rang. Quietly Buffy said, "Must be mom..."
Cordelia smiled, "I'll get it."
Cordelia opened the door letting Joyce in who was holding the dress. "Hi, Cordy."
"Hey, Mrs. Summers."

Buffy plopped down on the seat and smiled as Willow began brushing her hair.

She walked in. "I'll put the dress in their bedroom."
Cordelia went back to Buffy and Willow. When Joyce came back she said her hellos to the girls and sat down to watch.

When Willow was done brushing she had Buffy's hair in her fingers and was seperating two thin pieces of hair on the left and right side. When Buffy let out a little giggle Willow's smile grew, "What is it?"
"You're giving me that tingling feeling on my scalp that I love when people do my hair. You remember when we were younger, we use to play with our hour and I always made you play with my hair first because I couldn't wait to have that tingling feeling?"
Willow joked, "Yep. You were always the selfish little brat."
Buffy gently hit her on the arm, making her drop a piece of the hair. "Hey!" They both grinned.
She gave Buffy a mirror when she was finished. Buffy smiled, "Will, it's perfect."
"Glad you like it." There were two very small braids on the sides of Buffy's head which curved towards the center to meet and laid on top of her wavy hair that was still. Willow clasped them together with a tiny silver butterfly clip that had blue diamonds. Hanging from the middle of the butterfly were a couple pieces of real white horse hairs that had tiny white flowers at the end.
Cordelia smiled, "It's very nice, now let add how pretty it looks, by making your face pretty-- er."
She used a very light blue eye shadow, very soft tanish/pink blush and a rosy lipstick which had a nice shimmer to it. Then she put small silver hoops on her ears that had a little diamond on it. "There," Cordelia smiled with pride. "you look perfect."
Dawn smiled, "Extremely perfect. Angel's going to go crazy when he sees you."
Buffy grinned, "Especially with the dress which I should put on now."
Dawn practically jumped out of her seat, "I'll go get it!" She ran into the bedroom, picked it off the bed it's new resting spot and walked back into the living room. "I can't wait to see you in it!"
Willow took the dress from Dawn and took it out of it's plastic wrapping.
As Buffy began to open her robe the other three quickly turned around. She laughed, "It's ok... I have a bra on and underwear."
When they turned around she took off the robe for them to see that she had white bikini underwear and a strapless bra on. Willow was a big shade of red. Cordelia just had a blank expression on her face and Dawn having seen Buffy in underwear before was just looking at her face smiling. Buffy slid the dress on. "Someone help with the zipper?"
Dawn hurried to her. "I will!" She chirped. Willow smiled at the younger girl's excitement.
When she was finished zipping up the dress she went back over to where Willow and Cordy were. Dawn let out a small gasp. "Oh my god, Buffy you look beautiful."
Joyce grinned, "Extremely gorgeous."
Buffy smiled and blushed a little. "Thanks."
Joyce added, "Angel's going to just die when he sees you."
Her eyes widened a little, "Oh god, I certainly hope not!" She chuckled. "That would put a huge damper on our wedding."
The white wedding dress fit perfectly around her every curve. Past her waist the material fanned out to the ground. The top of it was a wide V which showed some cleavage that Buffy new Angel would surely have his eyes glued on for at least a minute. The fabric wrapped around the bottom of her shoulder and the sleeves went to her elbows. The three inches of the sleeves spread outward and hung loosely.
After almost five minutes of staring at Buffy's dress Dawn smiled and shouted, "Ok. Now the vail!"
Willow smiled and gently attached the vail to the braids, just below the butterfly clip. Buffy sat down and put on her stockings and the garter. Then she let Cordy put her white high heels on her. They had an open back with just a thin strap to support the back of her heel. Buffy stood up and walked to the mirror to take a glance at herself and had her hands resting at her sides. The image she saw in front of her sparkling eyes was breath taking. She was amazed at how her beauty was enhanced with her round abdomen. She always thought that if being big wouldn't make her as beauty, but she was clearly wrong. She could not be more beautiful on any other day than she was right now.
Cordelia whispered, so as not to scare Buffy while she was in a daze, "We'll use your room to get changed into our dresses."
Buffy had picked out light blue dresses that were long and had a tiny trail at the bottom. The top of the dresses had spaghetti straps. The left straps had pieces of white horse hair dangling with a blue flower at the top. When the bridesmaids stepped out of the bedroom and into the living room Buffy had a huge grin on her face. "Looks like I'm not the only beautiful woman on my wedding day."
Every since the day Buffy had handed the dress (which had black plastic covering it) to Cordelia she hadn't actually seen the dress. She wanted to be surprised. And for almost a month Cordelia prayed that Buffy picked out a dress with decent style. She thought as she smiled on, *Gotta hand it to her... this dress is very tasteful.* She smiled and said, "Very nice choice. I love it."
Dawn added, "Me too. I love the color."
"Uh, it matches your eye shadow." Willow pointed out... she just felt the need to add anything.
Joyce looked out the window and said, "Sweety, it's time we go to the church. The limo is waiting outside."
Buffy smiled nervously. "Ok... let's go."

They got into the car and the young photographer who eyed Dawn with a smile said, "Good morning... May I start taking some pictures of the lovely bride and bridesmaids?"
Cordy whispered to Dawn, "I think has the hots for you."
Dawn grinned at the photographer and playfully hit Cordy's arm.
While they were driving the photographer, David they soon discovered was his name... took pictures of the bridesmaids and Buffy. When they got out of the car Buffy, Willow, Joyce, Cordy and Dawn smoothed out their dresses. David took more pictures of them together but standing.

While the guests were seated, Angel and his groomsmen took their place, Buffy and the bridesmaids went into a small room waiting for when it's time for them to go in. Buffy kept looking at herself in the mirror. Dawn and Buffy both spoke up at the same time. Buffy more to herself quietly said, "I'm so nervous."
Dawn smiled. "He is kinda cute...that photographer. David's his name right?"
Cordy nodded.
Willow put a hand on Buffy's shoulder. "You'll be fine Buffy. It's just cold feet."
Cordelia without thinking, but not in a mean way said, "You're not going to leave us hanging here while you run off like you did the last wedding I hope."
Buffy frowned, "How can you say that? I may be really nervous, but I wouldn't do that to Angel. I love him and I can't wait to get married. Just because I'm nervous... it doesn't mean that I'm dreading it."
Cordelia went up to her and gently pulled her into a warm hug. "I'm really sorry. I didn't mean it like that. I was actually trying to make it sound light... guess not. Forgive me?"
She smiled, "How can I not forgive Queen C."
Cordelia grinned at her old nickname. "Exactly."
Joyce peeked opened the door. "Girls... it's time."
Buffy sighed and smiled. "I'm ready!"

The wedding music began with the wedding theme, but Irish sounding. One pretty five year old girl and a three year old, Buffy's cousins began walking down the aisle sprinkling the flowers on the red runner. Dawn being the maid of honor entered first after the flower girls, followed by Willow and then Cordelia.
Angel was standing at the altar looking handsome in his suit. Beneath the jacket which the back when down to cover his butt, was a white shirt and tie. Pinned to his jacket was a nice white flower. His heart racing a mile a minute. He couldn't wait to see his bride. He thought that the bridesmaids looked pretty, so Buffy must definitely look outstanding. He smiled sweetly at Dawn and mouthed to her, 'You look great.' and she mouthed back a thankyou.
Finally Buffy emerged with her arm linked with Giles who was walking her up the aisle. Angel smiled. He could have sworn that his heart stopped beating for a minute. He whispered, "Lovely." and thought, *She's radiant! I love her so much. Soon, this beautiful will be mine for eternity.*
Buffy grinned at him. *Wow. He is so handsome in that suit. How did I ever get lucky enough to catch him?*
When she got to the altar she didn't even realize that she stopped walking and Giles was no longer beside her. She was too busy still staring into Angel's eyes. Angel who was now standing beside her, holding her hand and itching to kiss her. Anya who Buffy picked to play the role of the priest since she didn't pick her as a bridesmaid. Anya began with a huge smiled, "We are gathered here on this sunny day to witness the marriage of Buffy Anne Summer and Angel Liam Conner in holy matrimony. The bride and groom have written their vows. With that said..." She looked at Buffy & Angel. "You may recite your vows to each other."
Angel grinned as they faced each other. He brought Buffy's hand closer to his chest. "My dearest, lovely Buffy. I love you with all of my heart. Slender and exquisite like the birch tree, shape as sweet as the fine clover, color as fair as a summer morning, you are the beat in my heart. Your smile is brilliant and brighter than the sun. You have the wamest heart of anyone I have known in my life. I wish to hold you and cherish you forever. The mooning shining on the ocean surface is pretty, the stars are pretty on a clear night, but neither stars nor moon are half as pretty as my darling, Buffy. I love you. I want to be yours and you mine. I want warm your heart with mine. I love you, Buffy and I wish for you to become a part of my heart. You, baby give me a new purpose in life. Buffy, please do me the honor of becoming my wife." Angel had tears in his eyes as did Buffy from his beautiful words.
Buffy took a much needed breath and sighed happily. She didn't bother to wipe her tears, but Angel did making her smile at him. "My Angel, your love makes my heart and soul complete. Ever since I met you and I looked into your eyes I knew that you were different than any guy I've met. When I look into your eyes I can see what you feel inside. The lust and joy of being with me. When you touch me I can feel the love. The passion and excitement of being together. When I'm in your arms I'm in your arms I feel safe, like no one or words can ever hurt me. And if I'm ever hurting you're there to comfort me and make me feel better. Make me happy. I want to wake up in the morning and see your eyes staring at me lovingly forever and I want to keep feeling your skin against mine. Having you near makes me tingle all over. I've never felt that before. At first I didn't know what it was, but then as we spent more time together I realize... that it is love. Love is the greatest feeling in the world. I want to spend my life with you for all eternity. I want to cherish the love we have for each other. I want to be in your arms forever, so that our love can be kept safe and warm. I want so much to be apart of your heart. Now I ask you to become a part of my soul. Angel, please do me the honor of becoming my husband." She smiled at him with more tears pouring down her cheeks. She kissed his hand and he kissed her hand back.
Dawn wiped a single tear away. *I hope I'm as in love one day as them.* Dawn thought. Anya coughed lightly to clear her throat and hastily wiped away some of the tears that had fallen. "Do you Angel Liam Conner, take this woman to be your wife?"
Buffy thought, *That's a huge duh.* She smiled.
Angel said, "I do."
Anya continued, "And do you Buffy Anne Summers take this man to be your husband?"
Buffy said, "I do."
She smiled at them and called, "Rings."
LeeLou barked and jogged up the aisle. On her collar were the rings. Jimmy, the unclasped the collar to remove the rings and clasped it again. Dawn took Buffy's ring from Jimmy. He handed Angel the claddagh ring. Inside the ring was inscribed, 'I Love You, Sweet Buffy.' Angel took the ring and slipped on Buffy's finger. She smiled and took the claddagh ring from Dawn which had inscribed, 'Buffy & Angel 4 Ever.' She slipped it on his finger. Anya announced, "By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!"
Angel smiled, "Finally." He pulled Buffy into his arms and gave her a soft, slow kiss on the lips, letting their tongues dance in celebration. When they pulled away they smiled at each other and rubbed each others noses. Slowly they turned and hand in hand, walked down the aisle to bliss.

TBC!