Completely cranky, Buffy went into the office, saying absolutely nothing to Angel. Whenever he tried to start a conversation, she would simply reach for something chocolatey, glare at him, then ignore him. By the end of the day, he had had enough of the silent treatment. Blocking her, he said, "What is going on with you, Buffy? You've been ignoring me all day." "Oh, pardon me, oh handsome one, forgive me for not bowing down to your feet every time you spoke." "No need to be snotty, Buffy." "Whatever, Liam. We won't be making love tonight, so there's no point in picking me up at the Bronze. Good night."

Almost making it out of the office, she had her hand on the knob when he grabbed her, pulling her into his arms. Kissing her savagely, he held her tighter, keeping her lips silent for many long moments. Satisfied, he broke the kiss, staring into her glassy irises.

"What's wrong love? Tell me." "We can't make love tonight because Ijust got my period. I've been on the pill for 10 years, to regulate my periods, but I didn't get it last month, so I figured I wouldn't get it this month. But I did and you probably find me completely disgusting."

Seeing the look on her face, he kissed her forehead. "No, baby, it's a normal function in your beautiful body. How could you think I'd find you disgusting?" "Because now you'll have to wait 5-7 days and nights before we can actually make love." "I make love to you all the time. Don't argue semantics." "So, you don't mind waiting a few more days?" Waiting only makes the gift that much more precious, Leannan." Smiling through teary eyes, she held him, hugging him.