Chapter 3
It's The Little Things
Disclaimer: I own it all? I own some of it? *sigh* I own nothing..it all belongs to Joss. *pout*
Spoilers: everything up until the end of Into The Woods
Rating: PG for now.I don't think it will get worse but you never know!
A/N: Thanks to all you who responded and reviewed and whatnot! I muchly appreciate it! I am taking the reviews and suggestions into consideration. I just have huge writer's block plus I just took over a dept in my store as the supervisor so lots of work ahead of me. But we'll see.I know no more excuses on with the story already!!!
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Buffy woke the next morning more refreshed than usual. She stretched and found something strange on the pillow next to her. It was a piece of paper folded and along side of it a single rose. She smiled and opened the paper.
"My Dearest Buffy, I wanted to be here in the morning with you when you woke up but I didn't think your mum would like that all too much. So instead, I leave you with this single rose and these words to explain my undying (literally) affection for you. Last night was the best night of my entire being. I can't wait until tonight when we proclaim our love to the rest of the world. I will meet you at your front door 10 minutes past sunset. Until then keep the rose by you to remind you how dear you are to me. All my love, William"
Buffy beamed from ear to ear and carefully folded the note up placing it in her drawer to treasure for all time. She them reached for a pair of scissors and clipped the end of the rose to make it shorter to fit in her hair for the day. She wanted to keep it by her but still remain visible at the same time.
After gathering her clothes together that she decided would be perfect for telling the gang about them in, Buffy grabbed her house coat and trudged off to the bathroom to shower.
Later that afternoon, Buffy was sitting watching TV and decided it was time she phoned the gang and tell them to meet her at he house later that evening.
"Is everything okay Buffy?" Willow asked.
"Yeah Will, everything is cool, there is just something I need to discuss with everyone. It's not bad; or at least I hope it isn't. Just nevermind, meet here around 7:00 ok?"
"Sure Buffy, but you're sure you aren't mad at me or anything?"
"Will, if I was mad at you, do you think I would tell you in front of everyone?"
"I guess not. Okay I'll see you later then. Bye."
"Bye Wills." Buffy hung up the phone. *Okay that is two down, now 5 more to go.* She was silently wondering who would take the news the worst and the best. Well, Tara would be indifferent about the whole thing; she has only known chipped Spike. But Xander, he would be the worst by far. Xander has always played the big brother in her family here. He has been her protector for as long as she can remember. He brought her back to life when she died at the hands of the Master and since then they had always had this connection. She was very unsure of how Xander would react. And then there was Angel, how could she ever tell Angel? He was everything to her, at one point. He was her first love and Spike still knew that, but she could never be with him. Besides Angel had his own life in L.A. now and that didn't include her at all. She would wait until she saw him to tell him. That was her decision.
With all the phone calls out of the ay, Buffy decided a nap was in order. She fell asleep dreaming of her and Spike and their magical night together. He was so gentle. Who would have thought that William the Bloody could be so sweet? But he was. He was a perfect gentleman. He never pushed her too much. He never presumed anything of her. He just let her be and when she needed, she went to him.
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Spike walked nervously to Buffy's house. He knew it was his idea to tell everyone but he feared the Scoobies' reactions more than Buffy did. In his mind, Dawn would react the best. She always had a soft spot in her heart for the blond vampire as he did for her. It was pretty much a given that the whelp would be the worst of them all. Probably had a stake in his pocket just waiting for Spike to do something wrong.
Spike arrived at the house and paced on the front step for a few minutes before he finally go the nerve to knock on the door.
Dawn answered the door with a very confused look on her face.
"Spike? What are you doing here?"
"Hallo Bit. I'm here to see your big sis. Is she available?" Spike responded with a slight nod.
"Uh, yeah she's here. Hang on. BUFFY!" Dawn screamed up the stairs. "You have someone here to see you!"
"I'll be right down." Buffy called from her room.
"She'll be right here." Dawn said turning back to Spike.
"Dawn," Joyce said coming in from the kitchen. "Do you really have to scream...? Spike! What are you doing here?"
"Just here to see the Slayer." Spike said averting his eyes to keep Joyce from seeing what lay behind them.
"Oh, ok then. Say, would you like some hot chocolate while you are waiting for her? I have those little marshmallows that you like so much."
Spike's ears perked up at the sound of the marshmallows. "That would be great. Thank you, Joyce."
Buffy peaked down the stairs to make sure that Spike was being treated well by her family. Not that she had any doubts. Her mother and sister loved Spike. When she finished the final touch-ups on her make-up and dress, she began to descend the stairs to greet her new boyfriend.
When she found he wasn't in the living room waiting for her, she went directly to the kitchen. She quietly crept into the kitchen and overheard Spike, her mom and Dawn all laughing hysterically. She stood there watching them for a few minutes with a large smile on her face. Spike had always gotten along with her sister and mother. Buffy had the feeling things were going to work out just fine.
Buffy stepped into the doorway and waited, not making a single noise.
Spike felt her presence coming down the stairs and pretended not to notice her. He couldn't stand not looking at her when she stepped fully into the doorway. His eyes bulged out of his head and his mouth fell open when he saw what she was wearing.
She was dressed in hip-huggers that flared out at the bottom and a white tank top that cut straight across her chest just above her breasts. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail with soft curls hanging in the back and the rose he left her placed in behind her ear. She topped the outfit off with her traditional black leather boots and vanilla fragrance.
Spike realized now that he was staring and brought his gaze back to his hot chocolate trying to catch the breath that he really didn't need.
"Slayer, 'bout time you made it down here. Nice flower." He said, noting the hint of playfulness in his voice.
"Spike, can you come with me? I need to go over tonight's battle plan with you."
"Sure Slayer. 'Scuse me ladies. Thank you for the hot chocolate Joyce." He said ducking out and following Buffy upstairs to her room.
It was only six twenty, they had plenty of time to 'strategize' before the gang arrived at seven.
Buffy led Spike into her room and slowly closed the door behind them. As soon as the door was closed, Spike turned around to look at Buffy with a grin on his face.
"So pet, what's the plan? You have a battle..."
Buffy's lips crushing his silenced his mouth. Spike moaned against Buffy's mouth. Spike moaned against Buffy mouth as she slid her tongue across his lips requesting access. Spike obliged and opened his mouth allowing their tongues to duel for dominance.
Finally, Spike pulled away from Buffy so she could breathe.
"Luv, that was..." He said with his forehead pressed to hers.
"Nice?" Buffy asked.
"Yeah, but also very not like you. It was aggressive." He paused, waiting for her expression. She began to frown until he added "I liked it."
Buffy smiled and softly kissed his lips.
"Good 'cause there's more where that came from and we still have half and hour before the gang gets here." Buffy said taking his face in her hands and placing feather-light kisses on his lips.
"Buffy, don't you thinks you mum and sis will wonder what's going on up here if they here us? We aren't exactly quiet you know?"
Buffy frowned. "I guess, but let's just stay up here until the others get here. I really want some 'alone time' with you right now. Just hold me okay?" She said pulling him to the bed and lying down.
Spike spooned behind her and placed his arms around her waist, nuzzling his face into her hair and smelling the vanilla shampoo that she used that morning. *If I were to die now, I would die a happy vampire* he thought as he drifted into a light sleep.
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A/N: I am so sorry to leave it hanging there but I had no choice! I have this previously written and just didn't know whether to go with it or not. Well, hopefully I will update soon and then the REALLY good stuff will come! Please don't stop reading or give up hope on me! I am still finishing the story just no clue how to or whatever. I will go now. Peace out Mortals! AJ
Disclaimer: I own it all? I own some of it? *sigh* I own nothing..it all belongs to Joss. *pout*
Spoilers: everything up until the end of Into The Woods
Rating: PG for now.I don't think it will get worse but you never know!
A/N: Thanks to all you who responded and reviewed and whatnot! I muchly appreciate it! I am taking the reviews and suggestions into consideration. I just have huge writer's block plus I just took over a dept in my store as the supervisor so lots of work ahead of me. But we'll see.I know no more excuses on with the story already!!!
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Buffy woke the next morning more refreshed than usual. She stretched and found something strange on the pillow next to her. It was a piece of paper folded and along side of it a single rose. She smiled and opened the paper.
"My Dearest Buffy, I wanted to be here in the morning with you when you woke up but I didn't think your mum would like that all too much. So instead, I leave you with this single rose and these words to explain my undying (literally) affection for you. Last night was the best night of my entire being. I can't wait until tonight when we proclaim our love to the rest of the world. I will meet you at your front door 10 minutes past sunset. Until then keep the rose by you to remind you how dear you are to me. All my love, William"
Buffy beamed from ear to ear and carefully folded the note up placing it in her drawer to treasure for all time. She them reached for a pair of scissors and clipped the end of the rose to make it shorter to fit in her hair for the day. She wanted to keep it by her but still remain visible at the same time.
After gathering her clothes together that she decided would be perfect for telling the gang about them in, Buffy grabbed her house coat and trudged off to the bathroom to shower.
Later that afternoon, Buffy was sitting watching TV and decided it was time she phoned the gang and tell them to meet her at he house later that evening.
"Is everything okay Buffy?" Willow asked.
"Yeah Will, everything is cool, there is just something I need to discuss with everyone. It's not bad; or at least I hope it isn't. Just nevermind, meet here around 7:00 ok?"
"Sure Buffy, but you're sure you aren't mad at me or anything?"
"Will, if I was mad at you, do you think I would tell you in front of everyone?"
"I guess not. Okay I'll see you later then. Bye."
"Bye Wills." Buffy hung up the phone. *Okay that is two down, now 5 more to go.* She was silently wondering who would take the news the worst and the best. Well, Tara would be indifferent about the whole thing; she has only known chipped Spike. But Xander, he would be the worst by far. Xander has always played the big brother in her family here. He has been her protector for as long as she can remember. He brought her back to life when she died at the hands of the Master and since then they had always had this connection. She was very unsure of how Xander would react. And then there was Angel, how could she ever tell Angel? He was everything to her, at one point. He was her first love and Spike still knew that, but she could never be with him. Besides Angel had his own life in L.A. now and that didn't include her at all. She would wait until she saw him to tell him. That was her decision.
With all the phone calls out of the ay, Buffy decided a nap was in order. She fell asleep dreaming of her and Spike and their magical night together. He was so gentle. Who would have thought that William the Bloody could be so sweet? But he was. He was a perfect gentleman. He never pushed her too much. He never presumed anything of her. He just let her be and when she needed, she went to him.
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Spike walked nervously to Buffy's house. He knew it was his idea to tell everyone but he feared the Scoobies' reactions more than Buffy did. In his mind, Dawn would react the best. She always had a soft spot in her heart for the blond vampire as he did for her. It was pretty much a given that the whelp would be the worst of them all. Probably had a stake in his pocket just waiting for Spike to do something wrong.
Spike arrived at the house and paced on the front step for a few minutes before he finally go the nerve to knock on the door.
Dawn answered the door with a very confused look on her face.
"Spike? What are you doing here?"
"Hallo Bit. I'm here to see your big sis. Is she available?" Spike responded with a slight nod.
"Uh, yeah she's here. Hang on. BUFFY!" Dawn screamed up the stairs. "You have someone here to see you!"
"I'll be right down." Buffy called from her room.
"She'll be right here." Dawn said turning back to Spike.
"Dawn," Joyce said coming in from the kitchen. "Do you really have to scream...? Spike! What are you doing here?"
"Just here to see the Slayer." Spike said averting his eyes to keep Joyce from seeing what lay behind them.
"Oh, ok then. Say, would you like some hot chocolate while you are waiting for her? I have those little marshmallows that you like so much."
Spike's ears perked up at the sound of the marshmallows. "That would be great. Thank you, Joyce."
Buffy peaked down the stairs to make sure that Spike was being treated well by her family. Not that she had any doubts. Her mother and sister loved Spike. When she finished the final touch-ups on her make-up and dress, she began to descend the stairs to greet her new boyfriend.
When she found he wasn't in the living room waiting for her, she went directly to the kitchen. She quietly crept into the kitchen and overheard Spike, her mom and Dawn all laughing hysterically. She stood there watching them for a few minutes with a large smile on her face. Spike had always gotten along with her sister and mother. Buffy had the feeling things were going to work out just fine.
Buffy stepped into the doorway and waited, not making a single noise.
Spike felt her presence coming down the stairs and pretended not to notice her. He couldn't stand not looking at her when she stepped fully into the doorway. His eyes bulged out of his head and his mouth fell open when he saw what she was wearing.
She was dressed in hip-huggers that flared out at the bottom and a white tank top that cut straight across her chest just above her breasts. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail with soft curls hanging in the back and the rose he left her placed in behind her ear. She topped the outfit off with her traditional black leather boots and vanilla fragrance.
Spike realized now that he was staring and brought his gaze back to his hot chocolate trying to catch the breath that he really didn't need.
"Slayer, 'bout time you made it down here. Nice flower." He said, noting the hint of playfulness in his voice.
"Spike, can you come with me? I need to go over tonight's battle plan with you."
"Sure Slayer. 'Scuse me ladies. Thank you for the hot chocolate Joyce." He said ducking out and following Buffy upstairs to her room.
It was only six twenty, they had plenty of time to 'strategize' before the gang arrived at seven.
Buffy led Spike into her room and slowly closed the door behind them. As soon as the door was closed, Spike turned around to look at Buffy with a grin on his face.
"So pet, what's the plan? You have a battle..."
Buffy's lips crushing his silenced his mouth. Spike moaned against Buffy's mouth. Spike moaned against Buffy mouth as she slid her tongue across his lips requesting access. Spike obliged and opened his mouth allowing their tongues to duel for dominance.
Finally, Spike pulled away from Buffy so she could breathe.
"Luv, that was..." He said with his forehead pressed to hers.
"Nice?" Buffy asked.
"Yeah, but also very not like you. It was aggressive." He paused, waiting for her expression. She began to frown until he added "I liked it."
Buffy smiled and softly kissed his lips.
"Good 'cause there's more where that came from and we still have half and hour before the gang gets here." Buffy said taking his face in her hands and placing feather-light kisses on his lips.
"Buffy, don't you thinks you mum and sis will wonder what's going on up here if they here us? We aren't exactly quiet you know?"
Buffy frowned. "I guess, but let's just stay up here until the others get here. I really want some 'alone time' with you right now. Just hold me okay?" She said pulling him to the bed and lying down.
Spike spooned behind her and placed his arms around her waist, nuzzling his face into her hair and smelling the vanilla shampoo that she used that morning. *If I were to die now, I would die a happy vampire* he thought as he drifted into a light sleep.
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A/N: I am so sorry to leave it hanging there but I had no choice! I have this previously written and just didn't know whether to go with it or not. Well, hopefully I will update soon and then the REALLY good stuff will come! Please don't stop reading or give up hope on me! I am still finishing the story just no clue how to or whatever. I will go now. Peace out Mortals! AJ