Chapter 19

Angel came over on Saturday night and Buffy opened the door for him. He handed her a bouquet of white roses because he knew they were her favorite. She smiled and took the roses from him as he walked into the house. She closed the door and then went into the kitchen to put the roses in water. Joyce then came down the stairs and looked at Angel. He seemed like a mature young man and he was very good looking. She had to acknowledge her daughter's good taste. She gave him a smile so he wouldn't be so nervous. "I'm Joyce, Buffy's mother. It's nice to meet you." She said as she held out her hand and he shook it.

"It's nice to meet you, too. Buffy has told me a lot about you." They dropped hands and Joyce gave him a smile.

"All good things I hope." He nodded and returned her smile when Buffy came out of the kitchen.

"Cool, I see no blood has been spilled." Joyce rolled her eyes.

"Honestly, Buffy. You have no faith in your mother." Buffy shook her head.

"That is just not true." She said as the front door opened and Giles and Spike walked in.

"I will never be getting in that bloody death machine again. I'm surprised I managed to survive." Giles stated to an obviously upset Spike.

"Hey, that's my baby you're talking about. She's a classic." Buffy rolled her eyes when she realized what they were talking about.

"Uh oh, did Giles talk bad about the Desoto? Take it from me, Giles. Don't talk bad about his car. You'll never hear the end of it." Spike glared at her as he took off his coat and Giles did the same when he then noticed Angel there.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize we had company. I guess we are a bit late." Giles said as he gave Spike a look and Spike just rolled his eyes and sat down on the couch. Giles held his hand out to Angel. "I'm Rupert Giles. You're Angel I take it." Angel nodded and shook his hand.

"Yes, it's nice to meet you." Giles nodded also as they dropped hands. Joyce then motioned Giles into the kitchen.

"Come on, Rupert. I could use your help." She said as she led him away. Buffy smiled at Angel and could see that everything seemed to be going well.

"See, you had nothing to worry about. They like you." Angel nodded even though he wasn't sure.

"I do try to make a good first impression." Buffy gave him another smile.

"Well, you made a good first impression on me." She said as she kissed him. He slipped his tongue into her mouth and forgot for a second that he was in her house.

"Can you two not do that? I'm really hoping to keep my appetite here." Spike said from behind them and they broke out of the kiss. Buffy glared at him and turned a softer look back on Angel.

"Let's sit down." She told him as they walked over to the couch. Buffy smacked Spike on the head when she walked by him.

"Bloody hell! What was that for?" He asked as he rubbed his head and Buffy gave him a sweet smile as if she was innocent.

"That was for being an idiot. I have to witness you making out all the time. The least you could do is keep your mouth shut when I do it. Right, I forgot. It's not possible for you to keep your mouth shut." She said and he glared at her.

"You're one step away, missy." He replied trying to be threatening and Buffy just rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, I'm so scared. Sit down and shut up, Spike." Spike glared at her again and sat on the couch with his arms crossed over his chest. He looked like a little boy that was just put in a time out. Dinner was ready a few minutes later and they all sat down to eat together. Buffy smiled at how well Angel was getting along with her parents. Spike stayed quiet during the whole dinner and Buffy was surprised that he actually listened to her for once. Angel and Spike went back into the living room when they were finished while Buffy went to the bathroom. Giles and Joyce were back in the kitchen. They sat on the couch and Spike figured that this was his chance to have a talk with Angel.

"I want a word with you, mate." He said and Angel turned to look at him and nodded knowing what he probably wanted to say. He just waited for Spike to start. Spike took a breath before he spoke again. "I know I give Buffy a hard time, but that's only because I love her. She means a lot to me and she has a lot of people in her life that care about her. She's been hurt before and I don't want to see her go through that again. I'm just telling you now that if you hurt that girl you will have me to deal with. Just ask her last boyfriend who ended up having to get a nose job after I was done with him. Do we understand each other?" He asked and Angel nodded again and also took a breath before he replied.

"I get what you're saying and to be honest I was waiting for the lecture to come. I want you to know that I love Buffy and I would never do anything to hurt her. If I did I would personally break my own nose." Spike nodded and patted him on the back.

"Glad to hear it, mate. Welcome to the family." He said and Angel seemed shocked by that, but didn't say anything else until Buffy returned. He had a lot to think about.