CHAPTER. 18

"Ready to face the music?"

"Huh?"

"Party, in that house, guests waiting for you" Spike said as he and Buffy sat in his car, which was parked in the front of her house

"I know.thanks for spoiling me rotten today"

"No problem.it was worth it, I had a great time" he replied

"I love you so much, you know that right?"

"Ofcourse I do, that's why I love you more.Buffy is something wrong?"

"I think.I think we should go inside, guests are waiting for me" she said and got out of the car

"Buffy" Spike said running up to her as she turned to face him "you sure you're okay is it about earlier"

"Look.can we just go inside and have fun"

"Sure thing Luv, look if something was wrong you'd tell me right"

"I would" she replied and opened her front door as Dawn walked down the stairs

"Happy Birthday Buffy" Dawn said hugging her

"Thanks"

"Spike, hey" Dawn said as he walked through

"Hey lil bit" he replied and hugged her

"Are you okay?" she asked him

"Peachy" he answered and walked off and Dawn looked at Buffy "are you both okay?"

"Fine" Buffy said, "Long day is all"

"Buffy, happy birthday sweetie" Joyce said as Buffy saw Spike sit in the lounge with Giles "Thanks Mum"

"Why, that is a lovely ring, did Spike-"

"Yeah he did" Buffy said, "Where are the others"

"They'll be here shortly.had to go get the cake"

"Oh" was all she said

"Buffy, is something wrong?"

"No.just had a really long day"

"Fun?"

"I guess it was" she replied, "Did you need any help with anything"

"You go sit and relax.sit with our men" Joyce said hugging her daughter and walking off as Buffy let out a breath and walked inside the lounge

"Hello Buffy" Giles said

"Hi" she said sitting on the other side of the couch away from Spike as he just rolled his eyes and stood up

"I got to go home and get something" Spike said and walked to the door as Buffy stood and followed him out

"Spike"

"Have a happy birthday," he mumbled

"Aren't you coming back?"

"Don't feel that welcomed pet"

"Why?"

"Just now.you being all avoidy" He said

"Why.do I have to sit right next to you all the time?"

"I'm your bloody boyfriend Buffy! It's like all of a sudden you're scared to sit next to me" he yelled as she just looked away "What'd I do, what the hell is wrong?"

"Drusilla" she said and sat on the porch step

"What about her?"

"Your last girlfriend is back from England.and when we saw her today, god I can't get over the way you looked at her"

"Why are you jealous for.you know that I love you"

"You loved her, before you loved me.you were together for months"

"But not years like you and Angel" He shot back

"Don't-"

"What bring him into this, he is around you every bloody day, and you look at him in some way which I hate.and you both dated for years!"

"I am sick of you always bringing that up.he this and he that"

"Sorry for being your boyfriend.I'm leaving, have a fan fucken-tastic birthday" he muttered and walked to his car as their four friends got out of the car

"Leave and I swear to god, don't bother coming back or even calling," she said

"Why.did I hit a soft spot with you and Angel Boy."

"Stop-"

"What am I hurting your bloody feelings.I thought that's what you liked, getting hurt?"

"Stop-"

"Fine.I'll stop.I'm going home" he said and got in his car, starting it up and then speeding off.

"So, she's back" Cordelia asked as the three girls set up there sleeping bags in Buffy's room that night.

"Yeah, she is" Buffy replied as she sat on her bed "Thanks for staying over tonight"

"Anytime, could always do with the girl talk" Willow added

"I'm going to cut to the obvious question.you and Spike?" Cordelia asked

"Another fight again" Willow added

"I just, the way he looked at her, it was like.the look he gave me when I told him that I was in love with him"

"Ouch"

"And I would never forget that look"

"Are you going to talk to him if he calls"

"Ofcourse I will, I love him, and I don't want this to end, but, I don't know why it got me so mad"

"It could have been a surprised look" Willow replied obviously trying to make things better

"I wish" Buffy said as there was a knock on the door

"Come in" Buffy said as Dawn walked in "Hey Dawnie"

"Spike is downstairs, he came to talk, and he said if you didn't want to talk he will leave right away and not bother you for an eternity, or until you accept his apology for being a ponce.his exact words"

"I'll be down in a minute.need to get decent"

"Okay, I'll let him know" she said and walked off

"Okay.what should I do"

"Follow your heart I say"

"Slap him first" Cordelia said as both girls looked over at her

"Trust me.very romantic, plus makes him feel more guilty"

"Hey" Buffy said walking up to Spike in the lounge room as he quickly stood up

"Hey" he said "So.Sorry for stuffing up your special day.I'm really sorry"

"I forgive you"

"Did you just forgive me?" he asked a bit speechless

"I guess I did, I am also to blame, getting all jealous over a look for god sakes" she muttered

"So.are we okay?" he asked walking over to her as she slapped him "Guess not"

"We are.just wanted to add some drama," she said as he grabbed a hold of her hand

"I am sorry again, and I love you" he said and kissed her hand

"Once again I forgive you.and I love you too," she added as he hugged her

"Can we not fight ever again," he said in her ear as she smiled

"We won't.I hate it when we fight"

"So do I luv.so do I" he said and kissed her slowly as someone coughed making them break apart

"Buffy.I thought this was a girls night since your mum is at Spike's tonight.no boys" Cordelia reminded her as Spike just laughed

"She will not kick me out" Spike said "Right luv?"

"Actually, it is only fare, I wouldn't let the other guys stay for awhile, because it was a girls night only" Buffy muttered as he looked at her shocked

"Are you basically saying leave?"

"Yes.and don't start any arguments"

"Fine.call me tomorrow?"

"Sure thing"

"Good.love you" he said and kissed her as she pulled away slowly

"Love you too" she said and gave him a quick peck on the lips

"Night Ladies.see you later Niblet!" he screamed

"Bye" she yelled back as he waved and left