Following Wesley's revelation, the gang took him to the Bronze to see if he was really telling the truth. It was kind of awkward at first but when he hit the dance floor, no one doubted his claim.

"Boy he can dance." Cordelia sighed while staring at the British Watcher.

Xander followed her gaze and upon seeing Wesley, he got up and started jumping up and down, waving his hands in Cordelia's face.

"That's right, ignore the invisible boyfriend."

"What?" Cordelia asked, clearly not caring.

Buffy laughed at them took Xander's hand.

"Come on Xand, we'll have some fun"

She kissed Angel in reassurance and led Xander onto the dance floor. They danced together until the song ended. As Xander was about to leave the floor, Sugar Water came over the speakers. Buffy glanced toward the sound desk and noticed Angel standing there with a smug smile on his face.

"Shall we?" Buffy asked as she pulled Xander to her. They began to recreate the dance that they had last year, except this time, it was more for Xander's Benefit than Buffy's.

"Xander, I never did thank you for saving me. Thankyou."

"You're welcome mi lady." Xander smiled and kissed her forehead. In that second, Cordelia marched over to them.

"Xander, move it."

"But what about your English fantasy? You weren't noticing me then."

"Well I'm noticing you now. Let's go." She practically pulled him off the dance floor and led him outside.

Buffy smiled at the retreating pair.

"Mission accomplished." she said and went to sit down. As she did, a hand gripped her wrist and pulled her backwards. Buffy smiled as a pair of arms slipped around her waist.

"You know holding someone hostage is a criminal offence."

"Hmm, and what shall my punishment be?" Angel whispered to her.

"I'll think of something." Buffy replied while grinding her hips against him. Angel groaned and tried to hold her still.

"Stop that."

"Make me."

Angel growled in her ear and spun her around. He planted his mouth on her lips and kissed her hard. Buffy wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back. When the need for air became apparent, Buffy looked at him.

"Can we get out of here?"

"I was about to suggest that."

They ran to the table and grabbed their stuff leaving a few opened mouthed friends and classmates behind.

"You would think they would at least say goodbye." Willow complained but she had a huge grin on her face.

"I think we can excuse them this once." Sydney returned the grin.

Outside the Bronze, Buffy and Angel quickly made their way toward the mansion, dusting the only vamp that got in their way. Angel stoped in the door way and picked Buffy up.

"What are you doing?" She laughed as she clasped her hands around his neck.

"I'm carrying my wife over the threshold."

Angel took her inside and set her down on the couch. He sat next to her and took her hand.

"Buffy, are you okay?"

"What? Of course I'm okay. Why wouldn't I be?"

"I'm just a little concerned with what happened in class today."

"Angel, I'm fine. I really am. I have never really dealt with what happened and I've kept everything inside me now for so long it was just hard to hear someone else voice my thoughts."

Angel pulled Buffy to him and held her close.

"Don't worry; I'm here for you always."

"You can say that literally now you know."

"That's exactly why I said it. Through all the ages of this world, I will never leave you to suffer them alone."

"Thankyou." She told him and lent her head against his chest.

She placed a hand over his heart and for the first time, she took the time to hear his heart beat. After what seemed hours, Angel brushed back a few strands of hair from her face.

"Darling, The couch is quite uncomfortable. Come on."

He picked her up and took her into the bedroom.

"Wait, I have to go home. Mum will go psycho if I stay here tonight."

"It's okay leannan, I'll wake you up in a little while and take you home. Get a bit of rest; it's been a long day"

"Okay." She mumbled sleepily and snuggled into his arms.

Angel kissed her hair and laid his head against the headboard.

Angel woke up and looked down at the beauty next to him. He noticed that her hair was unusually messy and he smiled at the thought of seeing her like this every morning. Just as the thought flitted across his mind, Buffy woke up and looked at him.

"What? Do I have funny bed hair or something?" She asked with a smile

"Or something."

Buffy quickly put a hand to her head and winced at the tangle she found

"Oh, not good." She made to get up but Angel pulled her back

"Where are you going?"

"To kill the cat on my head."

"No mirrors."

"Hmm, maybe you should get one today. You do have a reflection you know."

"True, but really, I can see my reflection in you."

"Now that was weird even for you."

"It was a little, but I'm telling the truth. I can see my reflection in the way you look at me."

"That's sweet. But all the same I think you should invest in a mirror and possibly a drawer. Because that's what couples do. They have drawers."

"Hmm. That's right."

"You know, I-I figure, that way sometimes I could spend the night. Like, after the prom, it would be nice to be able to just come back here and spend some time together."

"After the Prom, that sounds good."

"So you'll defiantly be going?"

"If it's important to you then it's important to me."

"Yay."

Buffy cuddled back down under the covers and took Angel's hand.

"Maybe you should go now."

"Nah, it must still be a few hours before sunrise."

Buffy got up and pulled back the curtain. A bright stream of sunlight burst into the room hitting Angel in the face."

"Ahh, bright." He complained as he covered his eyes.

"Oops, sorry honey. I guess it's a little later than we thought."

"Just a bit."

"Damn, well I guess I had better go."

"Probably a good idea. I'll see you at school."

Buffy ran back to the bed and kissed Angel good bye before pulling her jacket on and racing out the door. Angel laughed slightly before heading to the shower.

Reviews

Thankyou to those who have reviewed both this and it's prequel.

Words Of Meaning

Buffy101: Thankyou very much, it's always nice 2 hear things like that

Words Of truth

Buffy101: I was a little worried about the class side of things but I'm encouraged by what u said :-)

x-identaty: I'm glad you like it. It's a little strange doing a sequal but hey :-)

melluvben: I am continuing, just slightly slow :P

angel's kat: Thanks for your ideas. I'm doing those in the next story. This one will primarily concern 'The Prom' but there will be a chapter with Faith :-)