Title: The Minister's Daughter

Summary: A/U Buffy is the minister's daughter. A British boy, William aka Spike, comes to live with them for a while. He finds himself falling helplessly in love with her, and she finds herself doing the same. But something from her past stops her from being with him.

Disclaimer: You know the drill. I don't own any of them. Not even my baby Spike. It's very sad really; some of you feel my pain. The pain of not owning Spike. Spike belongs to Joss. I want to be Joss. He owns the sexiest vampire . . . walking.

.:A/N:. Maybe I'm in a writing mood or something, but here's another chapter for you and who knows, maybe another just as soon. Or maybe not. I have a huge ass project I need to work on really muchly so sorry if another chapter isn't up for a few nights!

~*~

"Buffy, Faith are you two awake yet?" Joyce asked as she opened the door to the girls' bedroom.

She opened it to only find the both asleep in Faith's bed. Both snoring away without a care in the world. They looked at peace, as if they had removed something that had been holding them back. Secrets. Joyce didn't want to wake them, but Hank would be furious if they missed church.

"Girls, girls wake up." Joyce said as she gently shook Buffy.

"Mom? Mom, what time is it?" Buffy asked.

"Its time to get up is what time it is. Church starts in ten minutes." Joyce said.

"What? Oh crap. Faith, Faith get up! Mom, could you take care of Connor?" Buffy asked.

"Already done. He's downstairs with Spike. Please hurry."

"We will." Buffy said and smiled at her mother. "We'll be down in nine."

"That's my Buffy." Joyce said and left.

"Faith, get the hell up. We're going to be late." Buffy said.

"What?" Faith asked, opening her eyes. "Shit! I forgot."

"SHH." Buffy said. "Come on, get dressed."

"Yeah, yeah." Faith said, sitting up. "What do I wear?"

"Um, a dress. You don't have any do you?"

"Nope." Faith said.

"You can borrow one of my church dresses then."

"You mean you have more then one?" Faith asked.

"I am the minister's daughter Faith, what do you expect?" Buffy asked, searching through her closet.

She found a knee length black one, which would look amazing on Faith. It wasn't too tight, yet not too loose. She handed it to Faith who stared at it.

"Hmm, this should be interesting."

"You can't say you've never worn a dress."

"Well I haven't in a fucking long time. You know I don't usually get all dressed up." Faith said.

"I think it will look great on you. Its black." Buffy said and Faith laughed.

"So, what are you going to where?" Faith asked as she began to change into the dress.

"Not sure yet . . ." Buffy said. "Oh, this."

She pulled out a knee length white skirt that flowed loosely. Faith just looked at her and laughed for a minute before letting out one of her comments.

"Usually you'd want to wear something a bit less revealing B."

"Oh haha. And this." Buffy said, lifting a white tank top from her drawer with a thin white button up sweater.

"Very churchy." Faith said.

"Brush your hair or do whatever, just hurry up." Buffy said as she quickly ran the brush through her golden locks.

"I'm hurrying!" Faith yelled, stealing the brush from Buffy and doing the same. "Where's Connor?"

"Downstairs with Spike, relax." Buffy said. "Now, come on."

Buffy grabbed Faith's wrist and the two stumbled out of the bedroom and down the stairs. They ran into the living room to see Spike holding Connor. Buffy watched as Spike played patty cake with him and couldn't help but let out an "awe".

"Connor, baby." Faith said, taking him from Spike. "You look handsome."

"'Ello Buffy." Spike said. "You look nice."

"Hey Spike. Not too bad yourself."

"Quit the lovey dovey there's a kid in the room." Faith said.

"I don't know what . . ." Spike started.

"She knows Spike." Buffy said.

"She does? You told her?"

"Well, she kind of knew." Buffy said.

"I see."

"Okay come on girls and boys." Joyce said, walking into the room. "Church time."

~*~

"God could that have been more boring?" Faith asked as she walked out of the church.

Buffy, Spike, Skye and Riley slowly followed behind. Willow, Xander, Oz and Anya didn't go to church so they weren't present at the time. Skye and Riley knew about Faith having a son, but like Spike, they didn't know who the "poofter" was.

"You'll get used to it. Trust me." Buffy said.

"So guys. What do you want to do? I mean Joyce is looking after Connor, so Faith is free, right?" Skye asked.

"Free as a bird." Faith said.

"Why don't we hit the Bronze then?" Skye asked.

"I'm in." Buffy said and they all agreed. "Just let me change of these ugly clothes."

"Same, Buffy, think I could borrow some clothes?" Skye asked.

"Sure, you could borrow your top and jeans." Buffy said. "Or take it back you know, whatever."

Skye laughed. "Cool."

"We'll meet you guys down in the living room in a few, k?" Buffy asked.

"I think we can wait." Riley said.

"Yeah." Spike said.

"Great." Buffy said.

The two boys stood awkwardly as they watched the girls disappear up the stairs. They moved into the living room and took a seat on the sofa. Spike looked to Riley, nodded then looked back at the floor. They sat in a chilling silence for a few minutes. Spike didn't hate Riley; he just had a strong disliking for him. Same goes for Riley, Spike just gave off this bad guy vibe, he didn't see what Skye saw in him.

"So who do you love?" Riley asked out of nowhere.

"What?" Spike asked, a little confused.

"Well, Skye told me that you dumped her because you love someone else. Who?"

"That's none of your bloody business." Spike snapped.

"Cant be anyone out of our little gang now could it? You don't know many people; I hardly doubt you're in love with them. Is it Willow, Anya?"

Spike noticed how he never mentioned Buffy. As if Riley had her, as if she was his. Spike laughed at him in his mind, he actually thought he had a chance with Buffy. It was pathetic. Maybe if he had never came to Sunnydale, sure Riley would stand a chance, but not now, not that Buffy loved him.

"Sorry mate, I don't fall for other guys' ladies." Spike said with a laugh.

"Who else? If not Skye then . . . No. It can't be . . . Buffy?"

"'Fraid not." Spike lied.

God how he wanted to just laugh at Riley for having the one thing he wanted most. Buffy. But he knew that if he did that, Buffy would hate him and he wouldn't risk losing her for anything. Not even the pleasure of seeing this bloody poof looking miserable.

"Then who?" Riley asked.

"You don't know her." Spike said. "My bird, back in England. Dru."

"Dru? Isn't that a guys name?"

"Druscilla is her full name. Dru for short. Not like Riley is too manly itself."

"Better then Spike, what kind of name is that?" Riley asked.

"The kind that . . ."

"Are you two fighting?" Skye asked as she walked into the room, the others close behind.

"No." Riley said, standing. "All set?"

"Yep." Buffy said.

"Great. You look beautiful pet. You too Faith, Skye." Spike said.

"Thanks." Faith and Buffy said in unison while Skye just stood there.

Buffy was in a short jean lace up skirt and a white short sleeved shirt that had a multi coloured butterfly on it. Her hair was back into a ponytail with a few strands of hair hanging loose. Faith was in a pair of black jeans and a plain black tank top with a leather jacket covering it. Her hair was left down, same as earlier. Skye was wearing a pair of blue jeans that were quite tight and a sky blue halter-top that showed off her bareback. Her blonde hair was left down and curled. Riley rolled his eyes at Spike before walking over to Buffy. He wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Save me a dance?" He asked, looking back at Spike who looked pissed.

"Um, sure Riley." Buffy said.

"Great, and maybe after that you'd let me buy you a drink. Not trying to put pressure on you."

"No, that'd be nice thank you Riley." Buffy said.

She pulled out of his arms and joined Faith and Spike behind him and Skye. They walked out of the Summers house and started down the sidewalk. Spike leaned in more to Buffy.

"What was that luv?" He asked, sounding not too pleased.

"Look I'm sorry, but if I said no then he'd know something was up. I always dance with Riley. Don't worry, you'll have your turn later on." Buffy said, sweetly.

"Whatever." Spike said, coldly.

Buffy looked at him oddly, she didn't think he'd be this angry with her. It was as if him and Riley were true enemies. And all it was was a simple dance and drink. Not like she was going to make out with him, or more.

"What's up his ass?" Faith asked Buffy.

"I . . . I don't know." She said as she watched Spike kind of wander off by himself when they entered the club. "I think he's mad cause I said I'd dance with Riley but . . . I don't know."

The two caught up to the others and saw that they had found Anya, Xander, Oz and Willow. Buffy was glad to see them all, in a way. I mean, she kind of felt sympathy for both Faith and Xander and also felt a little awkward being the only one knowing their secret.

"Faith, you're back." Xander said.

"Yeah, hello Xander." Faith said, sitting.

"Faith's got a kid." Skye said.

"Skye!" Buffy yelled.

"What? She does." Skye said.

"Well maybe that was something she wanted to tell them and not have you just blurt it out like its nothing." Buffy said.

"Sorry Buffy, I didn't know it was that bad." Skye said.

"No, I'm sorry. I'm just confused and angry right now. I shouldn't have yelled at you."

"Wait a minute here! Faith you have a kid?" Willow asked.

"Yes, his name is . . ." Faith stopped when she felt Xander gently kick her leg. "Well, long story. Basically I have a kid."

"Stupid father. He just left you?" Willow asked.

"No, it wasn't like that. He's a great guy, he is. And we made the decision to give him up together. Then I got him back. Anyways, this guy, he doesn't truly love me although I always will love him." Faith said.

"That's sad." Anya said. "So how was he sex wise?"

"Anya!" Buffy and Xander both yelled.

"Sorry. Don't want to get on your grumpy side." Anya said. "I was just asking."

"Well that's a stupid question to ask." Buffy said. "Anyways."

"Hey, where'd Captain Peroxide go?" Xander asked.

"I guess he must have wandered off." Buffy said.

"Oh, too bad." Xander said, sarcastically.

"Enough talk about Spike. Lets dance." Skye said, grabbing Riley.

'Thank god.' Buffy thought. She watched as the other two guys were helplessly dragged away. She turned to Faith; she was relived, because finally Riley was gone.

"Maybe I should go find Spike. Who knows what he's doing." Buffy said.

"Yeah, that's cool. I'll just chill here."

"Sure? You could come."

"Just go." Faith said.

"Alright."

Buffy looked at her cousin once more before heading off to the door. She thought maybe Spike had gone outside for a smoke or something. She walked around a bit before it started to rain, so she headed back in. She walked over to where the bar was and saw Spike taking a drink of his newly gotten beer. Buffy made her way over to him and sat next to him.

"Can I get one of those two?" She asked him.

"No pet. Not good for the little one." He said, touching her stomach.

"Spike, I'm sorry about earlier. I won't dance with Riley if it will make you happy." Buffy said.

"'S okay luv. I owe you an apology myself. Wasn't very nice to you back there." Spike said. "Forgive me?"

"How could I not? Your handsome charm is hard for any girl not to fall for." Buffy smiled.

"Continue." Spike said and she laughed.

"I love you Spike."

"Love you too pet."

"What?!" Skye yelled from behind them.

Buffy turned around to see Skye standing there. She looked hurt, as if she had just been shot and this tore Buffy apart inside. She didn't want to hurt Skye that was the last thing on her mind.

"Skye, I can explain." Buffy said.

"You're the one he loves? You're the one he broke up with me for? You're supposed to be my best friend Buffy! How could you? And you Spike? My best friend?" Skye yelled, her mascara now running down her cheeks.

"Skye, please." Buffy said.

"No! You . . . Our friendship is over Buffy!" Skye yelled and ran off.

"Skye wait!" Buffy yelled and went to run after her but Spike grabbed her waist.

"Best to leave her pet." Spike said.

"But . . ." Buffy said, turning around. "She's my friend. Best friend. God, what have I done?"

Buffy buried her face in Spike as she cried. Her friends stood around her, shocked and confused. They didn't understand anything of what just happened. Buffy and Spike in love? Especially Riley, he was a mess. He couldn't see this. He couldn't watch her be in his arms. He turned around and ran out after Skye. When he got outside, he felt the rain pour down on him. He saw Skye walking towards her house and ran after her.

"Skye!" He yelled. "Skye wait!"

She stopped and turned around to see Riley running to her. He stopped and handed her his coat to put on. She smiled and wrapped it around herself.

"You need that more then me." Riley said.

"Riley . . ." Skye said and kissed him.

"Skye we cant do this." He said, pushing her away.

"Oh come on Riley. Do you honestly think they care? Spike and Buffy are in love! Hello, no one will care if we get together or just . . . You know what I mean! Move on man! She doesn't love you, she loves Spike!" Skye said.

Riley waited a minute before taking Skye in his arms and kissing her passionately. That's just what he needed, to move on. He had to face it. Buffy didn't love him and she never would.

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