He walked back from the castle thinking only of her, it was the weirdest feeling. He felt as if he would run back there and scream to the world just to feel her soft lips upon his once more. He didn't want to say it but as Bernie had put it so blankly, he was feeling deep, for the daughter of the Barren. Oh boy, he was in trouble. The next day felt like a blur, he was putting sacks in the wrong pile and not doing the right instructions. He was so caught up with the memory's he didn't notice Bernie screaming at him.

"Liam"

"Huh?" he answered still spaced out.

"Why the hell are you putting the oats in with the corn?"

"Oh I'm sorry, I was just thinking"

"Dangerous thing to do." Bernie muttered.

"Huh?"

"Just go before I fire you okay!!??"

"Ok" and Liam walked off with a smile on his face and couldn't wait for night to come.

When night finally swept over the market place Liam made his way to her manor. He had bought a red rose from a little old lady just for her. He walked the path that led him to her balcony. He looked up to see her beautiful face staring down at him.

"Kind sir," She mocked "You are late"

"I am?" He answered back innocently. "Then I guess I have to show you a great time and keep you out longer" He had a half smile on his face which he knew she loved because she climbed down in an instant and threw her arms around him and kissed him passionately. Like he was complaining he thought to himself.

"So where do you want to go" he asked her.

"Tonight I'm taking you somewhere." She said it like it was a normal thing for a lady to take out a man.

"Really now" He asked.

"Yes, I will be taking you to the carnival where people perform extraordinary things."

"They do, do they?"

"You don't believe me?" she questioned.

"No I have heard of such place, I am just wondering how you've heard of it."

"I picked it up of the streets."

"Meaning?" He quizzed.

"I received a flyer........................................." her face fell as she told him of how she found out.

"I'll tell you what, we'll do the carnival thing another time. For now let's enjoy the harvest moon and take a dip."

"I, I, I, can not swim." She looked ashamed of herself which made him fall even more for her.

"I'll teach you." And he held out his hand waiting for her to take it when she hesitated.

"Do you trust me?" he asked searching for an answer in her face.

"With my life" she replied and she put her hands into his and they walked along the bank of the river looking up at the stars.

They came to a perfect place right outside her fathers grounds. He kissed her and moved her hair behind her ear and kissed her forehead. He took of his shoes and then took off his shirt showing his muscles. She looked away in embarrassment but smiling at the thought of his chest.

"You coming in?" he asked. She just shook her head and looked at her feet.

"Ok than." He smiled and took a run up and dived in. She waited for him to come back up to the surface but he didn't appear.

"Angel?" she called "Angel?" she began to yell louder. She took off her dress leaving just her undergarments on. She ripped off her corset relishing the feeling of being able to breathe again. She kicked of her shoes and jumped in to the river. It only took her seconds to realise she could stand. She called out his name and something came up behind her and grabbed her around the waist. She squealed but she already knew it was Angel. She turned around and hit him hard on the shoulder.

"Ow, that hurt. Why did you do that for?" he asked.

"Because, you scared me half to death." She gave him a death glare.

"But it got you in the water didn't it?" He mocked.

"Grrrrr!" she answered.

"I'm sorry my love." And he apologised with a kiss on her neck that made her moan.

"Not fair." she moaned and his mouth moved up her neck and his hand up her thigh. He reached her mouth and she felt his tongue and she let her own respond. His hand had reached her panty line when she forced her to pull away before things went too far.

"So" she said out of breath "Are you going to teach me to swim or just do mouth to mouth all night."

"I wouldn't mind either." He pulled her into him and she could feel his heart beat against her chest.

"I think we should swim" she said weakly

"What ever you want my lady" and he took her deeper into the water.

"Now hold on to me" he instructed.

"I like the lesson so far" she joked.

"Hahaha, I hope you like the rest too, now lean back and float, don't worry I'm holding onto you."

"Umm ok" she answered unsurely.

"I'll never let go of you." She smiled and she knew it was true every word of it. She floated and saw the moon lighting the water perfectly and she always felt his hands on her waist never letting go.

They walked back to her manor soaking wet but more passionate than ever. "Tomorrow night?" he pleaded.

"I can't I have to have dinner with Spike."

"Why do you insist on still seeing that arse? I love you, let's run away and leave this place forever." He watched her face. The moonlight made her blonde locks shine.

"Did you say you loved me?" he looked into her eyes.

"I did, and I'll say it again. I love you Buffy." He waited for her answer but it never came instead she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him. When they finally broke apart she looked up at him.

"I love you to Angel." She smiled and he was helpless against and soon they were both smiling. He picked her up and swinged her around and let her laughter fill the air. He put her down and brushed the hair away from her face.

"So let's get married buffy."

"I can't Angel" she whispered.

"Why?" his eyes pleaded with her.

"My family, they would never approve. You know because your, well you're......" she trailed off.

"Because I'm poor?"

"Yes" she whispered so softly he could barely hear. He took a step back.

"Oh." It was all he could say. She rushed up to him and brought his head to hers.

"Remember Angel, it does not matter to me. I wouldn't care if you slept in manure because I love you. I love dirt poor Liam. Always remember that." She smiled at him and relief spread through her when his lob-sided smile filled his face.

"I suppose I better let you go to bed."

"I suppose you should. Goodnight Angel."

"Goodnight my Buffy." He kissed her and she put her arms around his neck deepening the kiss. He broke off the kiss to look into her eyes.

"It's getting harder and harder to say goodnight" she whispered.

"I know the feeling." He answered and he kissed her one last time and watched her as she climbed up the vines.

"Can I see you tomorrow night?" he called up.

"Sorry Angel, remember the dinner. I'm sorry." She saw his face grow dark almost angry at the mention of the prince.

"The next day after. Will you come then?"

He looked up at her and smiled. "How could I resist?"