Thanks for all the reviews, but I have a few things to say about a review that I got for the last chapter that was a bit nasty. If you know that I'm not referring to you, then you can just disregard this because I'm about to get rude. I wouldn't want ya'll to stop reading because of this. Anyway, I have deleted this review because what you said was really uncalled for and I don't appreciate it. You've awakened my inner bitch. If anyone else actually saw this review before it was deleted, then you know why I would be upset. I don't think that's something anyone would want to read. I doubt this person would even read anymore and that just makes things better for me. I just had to say this anyway. Seriously, you're the one that's messed up in the head, not me. I haven't gotten any other complaints with this story. So, I'm not gonna let someone that's probably just a little kid get me down and if you're not, then that's just really sad that an adult would say what you did. What part of AU story did you not get? There are no vampires and Buffy isn't the Slayer and I think I made that pretty obvious in the beginning of the story, so you really didn't have to read it at all. I find it funny that someone would read 18 chapters and then write all that crap deciding that they didn't like it. I don't even think you knew what you were reading, if you really read it at all. I made Giles Spike's father because I felt like it and I know for a fact that I'm not the only one that has done that. So, I don't really care if that made you want to kill yourself. You shouldn't be talking about killing yourself anyway. I think you seriously need to consider therapy instead of reading fan fiction. That comment just makes you look like the crazy one. Sorry to everyone else that has supported me with this story. This obviously doesn't apply to you. I can take criticism. I think all of us writers should be able to deal with that, but this person was just out of line and I had to rant about it. I happen to like the way I write, so sorry if it didn't work for you. That was basically just insults and I don't accept that from someone that doesn't even know me. If whoever you are actually reads this and I get anymore crap from you it will be deleted, so you might as well not even waste your time or mine. Well, guess that's all I had to say. This person seriously put me in a bad mood, but I'm gonna blow past it because I'm the bigger person. Thank you to all the other comments I got, those were much appreciated. I hope everyone likes this chapter!

Chapter 19

"You and Spike are dating now?" Willow asked Buffy at the Bronze later that night.

"We haven't officially gone on our first date yet, but you can say that." Willow let out a squeal as she hugged her friend.

"This is so great, Buffy. You guys are gonna be so happy together." Buffy smiled when Willow pulled out of the hug. Cordelia broke out of her make out session with Angel to look at Buffy.

"You know, you have me to thank for this. If I never dared you to kiss Spike you guys probably wouldn't have gotten together. I guess we're even now." She said as she smiled at her boyfriend who smiled back at her. Buffy was waiting for Spike who said he would be there and she was disappointed that he hasn't shown up, especially when one of her favorite songs came on. She knew Spike hated to dance though and he probably wouldn't want to anyway.

"I wonder what's keeping Spike." She said and Willow shrugged. Cordelia looked at Angel and whispered something in his ear. He smiled and nodded as he stood up and went over to Buffy.

"Would you like to dance?" He asked her and Buffy looked at Cordelia who had a smile on her face. She then looked back at Angel and nodded as he took her hand and led her to the dance floor. He wrapped his arms around her as they both moved to the music. She rested her head on his chest and let the music take over her body. She imagined it was Spike she was dancing with because she figured she would never get a chance to. They were both lost in the music when someone tapped on Angel's shoulder. Angel turned around to see Spike there and Buffy was happy that he finally showed up.

"Can I cut in?" Spike asked and Angel nodded as he pulled away from Buffy. He gave the couple a smile before walking back over to Cordelia. Spike smiled at Buffy as he wrapped his arms around her. She returned his smile.

"I was afraid you wouldn't show." Spike gave her a peck on the lips.

"You never have to worry about me not showing up. Just had to run a few errands for the old man." Buffy nodded in understanding and wrapped her arms around his neck as they both moved to the song.

"I thought you hated to dance." She said and he shrugged.

"Thought I would give it another shot. It's not so bad." He said as he winked at her.

"I told the others about us. They're happy about it, of course. I think everyone knew it would happen before we did." Spike nodded when a fast song came on. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to a quieter part of the club.

"I thought we could use some privacy." He told her as he sat down and pulled her onto his lap. "Have I told you how bloody gorgeous you look tonight?" Buffy blushed a little and shook her head.

"I think you forgot to mention it." Spike smiled when he saw her blush.

"Well, I'll tell you a few more times before the night is over." He said as he kissed her and pulled away after a few seconds. "How are things going with you at home?" He asked suddenly serious and Buffy sighed.

"I had to get out. Hank is doing the whole family thing or trying to anyway. I can't believe my mom believes the crap that comes out of his mouth and my sisters actually love him. I just know he's up to something." She explained.

"Why do you think that? Maybe he's actually trying to make up for leaving and he really wants to spend time with you." Buffy raised her eyebrows.

"Since when are you on his side?" Spike shook his head.

"I'm not taking sides. I'm just saying that maybe you should give him a chance, at least hear him out. You can't keep running out of the house whenever he's around, Buffy." He told her.

"It's worked so far. I just can't stand seeing him pretend that he actually gives a damn about us." Spike sighed.

"I don't think he's pretending. I think he really does love you. I know he made some mistakes. We all have at least once in our life, but I believe that everyone deserves a second chance." Buffy shook her head.

"Why are you telling me this? You were mad at him just as much as I was when he suddenly came back. And now you're a member of Hank's fan club all of a sudden? When did this happen?" She said as she stood up.

"I just know how much you missed him when he was gone and now is your chance to get your father back. For starters, you could actually try calling him dad." Buffy shook her head.

"I can't, he's not my father anymore." She said as tears started to form in her eyes and Spike stood up to put his arms around her.

"He's still your father, Buffy. I know you want him back in your life. You can't hide anything from me. You should at least try talking to him. Just think about it, okay?" Buffy had tears falling down her face at what he was saying and all she did was nod. Spike kissed the top of her head. "Come on, I'll take you home." He said as he led her out of the Bronze.