Disclaimer: The show is not mine.... It will never be mine, no matter how much I ask.. I want happiness, Joss doesn't... he and I are two different people with two very different ideas on how to write the show. Though I'd more than happy to take Spike of his hands...

A/N: I've decided that the next chapter or the one after that will be the last one, I haven't decided yet. This story has been fun to write... though it'll be nice getting it done. I really wish this was the way that the show had turned out... I still have hope. Sorry that I never update... I'm a bad person..

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"William." I whispered harshly to Spike when he got that look in his eye. That look that says.. 'let's torture Adian's date to the prom'. For the most part Spike is fairly decent to people... but when it comes to his baby girl, everyone better back away. That poor girl was never going to have a steady boyfriend.

Adian sent us an amused glance and accepted the roses from her date. Her dark brown hair was pulled up, ringlets cascaded down her back. Her dark blue dress complimented her dark tan and made her bright blue eyes stand out. It was obvious why Spike was so protective of her.

I pulled out my camera, being the wonderful mother that I am, and motioned for Adian and her date, Josh I think was his name, to pose for me. They were a stunning couple, truly stunning. He was a tall guy, sandy blond hair and green eyes. If we lived in California I'd have thought he was a surfer.

Spike stood next to me, a smirk planted on his face but his eyes were smiling. He teased Adian horribly. Josh put his arm around her waist and she snuggled up next to them.

"Smile!" I announced to the happy couple and I received an eye roll from Spike. Dazzling smiles lit up both of their faces. I took my picture which left Adian and her date looking slightly stunned from the bright flash. Their eye sight would return soon.

Adian and Josh smile one last time before he takes her arm and they leave to go to the dance. I look over at Spike... I recognized the look on his face and decided to stop whatever thoughts he had.

"No." I said firmly. I looked up into his eyes and dared him to cross me.

"No what?" He smirked and rocked on his heels. I just gave him a look, with it telling him that I know what exactly he was planning.

"Fine... but if she isn't home by 2:30 I can't make any promises." He pulled me into a hug and then led me to the couch where we sat down to wait out the evening. So that's what we did.. We laid there all evening watching infomercials about juice makers that we will never buy. Spike glanced up at the clock, his foot tapping on the ground.

"What?" I asked him. Angry that his foot tapping made me miss how the juice maker is good for cutting vegetables as well as make fruit juice.

"Nothing." He huffed, his arms crossing over his chest. His foot still tapping.

I sighed.

"Spike, its only 11:30.. Give the girl a break, she isn't nine years old anymore. She's growing up." He smiled briefly, remembering when Adian was nine. Then his brows drew together in frustration.

"She shouldn't be datin' anyway. Wankers 'll just take advantage of 'er." I turned off the TV, realizing that we probably won't be watching it for a while.

"Is this how you're going to act when she goes off to college in the fall. Because if it is, let me know so I can go hide in a cave until you get over it. I know how you feel.. I'll miss her too. But just remember that she's not going to go far. She's still going to be in Las Vegas going to school."

"That's another reason I worry. what if she runs off and becomes a stripper." I sighed again and rolled my eyes.

"You know that if she ran off and became a stripper that you'd know well within the week. You don't work here owning a club and not know what's going on in the town. Someone that knows us would see her and tell us. So don't worry."

"But I have to worry... she's 'm baby girl." I smiled sadly and hugged Spike tightly around the middle. We never did end up having anymore children. It wasn't that we didn't want any.. Actually we both wouldn't have minded having another. It just never happened. I decided not to fight him on the issue anymore and snuggled in closer to him. We laid there on the couch, the dark enveloped us.

"I don't want her to leave." He whispered to me, still feeling a little sad.

"But you'll still have me, won't you?" I asked him. Looking up blindly in the dark, instinctively knowing where his face was.

"Of course. 'M never letting you go Summers."

"And I won't ever let you."

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When I woke up I reached over to find that Spike's spot was empty. I pulled on a robe before getting up off the bed and I searched the house for him. As I searched through all the possible rooms that he might be in I began to miss the small house that we had originally started out in. Who knew everything would turn out like this?

I softly walked down the stairs into the living room. That was when I noticed a light on in the kitchen. I went through the door to find a shirtless Spike and a pajama clad Adian drinking hot cocoa. They both looked up and smiled at me when the noticed that I had entered the room. I returned their smile and sat down next to Spike, stealing a sip of the warm chocolate.

"How was the prom?" I ask, ignoring the scowl from Spike after setting down the mug.

"It was so beautiful. There were lights everywhere.. and flowers. And before the dance Josh took me to the nicest restaurant. It was all so great. I had the best time." She made a squealing noise that made Spike grimace. Which of course made me laugh.. Adian gave us both a curious glance and began drinking more out of her mug.

"Any specific stories that you'd like to tell me? Or will I just here about them all on Monday from the chaperones that were there?"

"I didn't do anything bad.. I promise." She looked at me with sincerity. Even if she had done anything, she'd wait until Spike weren't around to tell me about it. He may have been really good with Dawn in the way of letting things slide.. But never with Adian.

"We'll talk about it later." I smiled at her, ignoring the dejected look that Spike was giving us both.

"Just girl talk daddy." Adian tried to assure him. To that Spike rolled his eyes dramatically, finished the cocoa, and raised himself up out of his seat.

"I will see both of you lovely ladies in the morning." He kissed Adian on the forehead and me on the mouth before heading up the stairs to our room.

"I guess that's my cue. We'll talk tomorrow when he's at that meeting with Charlie."

"Definitely. Look forward to it mom."

"Aren't you going to go to bed too?"

"Maybe in a little bit. I still need to unwind after all that excitement."

"Ok then.. See you tomorrow.. around noon?"

Adian laughed at the tone of my voice and shooed me off to bed. I walked up the stairs to the room Spike and I share. Spike was already in bed, just starting to get comfortable. I took off my robe and slipped into bed next to him. I curled up to his side, laying my head on his chest. We laid there comfortably, neither one of us talking, just enjoying the other's presence. And that was how we fell asleep that night.

We fell asleep complete.

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A/N: I named Adian's date Josh for one of my best buddies whose name happens to be Josh... crazy isn't it? Love ya Josh! Hope I still have readers.. If you are out there, I love you!

Give Spike a hug.. I know I want to..