Chapter 29

4 months later...

Buffy and Spike were making last minute arrangements for their wedding in a week. They both recently graduated from high school and Buffy wanted to get married before she showed too much, so the dress that she wanted would fit her. Their parents and friends were very supportive of their decision and Buffy was very grateful for that, even though she could tell that they wished they would have waited until they were older. Buffy was at her house with her friends having a bachelorette party and because of the fact that her mother was there, they decided that it wouldn't be right to get a stripper which didn't make Anya happy. It was also a baby shower, so they didn't think a stripper would be appropriate anyway. Spike was having his own party at the Bronze with his friends and since Giles was away, they had no problem getting a stripper. Spike was drinking while the boys were enjoying the pretty, blonde woman that was giving them each a lap dance. Spike wasn't even paying attention to her; his thoughts were only on Buffy. Xander sat down next to him and slapped him on the back. "This is your party, man. You're missing all the fun." Spike rolled his eyes.

"I think you're having enough fun for both of us." Xander smiled and then grew serious.

"Yeah, just don't tell Anya about this. She would kill me." Spike smiled also.

"Your secret's safe with me." Xander nodded as he went back to join the fun. Spike just remained in the same spot until it was time to go. Spike walked to Buffy's house later that night to find that the door was already open. He let himself in and saw the mess that the living room was in. He then looked at the couch to notice that Buffy was sleeping. He smiled as he walked closer to her. He gently shook her awake and she opened her eyes and looked up at him. "Hey, did they tire you out?" Spike whispered and Buffy nodded as she sat up.

"You could say that. How was your party?" Spike shrugged.

"It was good. The boys had a lot of fun with the stripper." Buffy raised her eyebrows.

"There was a stripper?" Spike nodded and kissed her forehead.

"I hardly even noticed her." She gave him a smile.

"You better say that." Spike kissed her on the lips this time and pulled away to place his hand on her abdomen.

"I still can't believe my baby's in there." He said with awe in his voice as he lowered his head to place a kiss on her stomach. He looked back at her. "You sure you don't wanna know the sex?" Buffy shook her head.

"I wanna be surprised." Spike nodded.

"Alright, but I bet it's a girl." He told her.

"How do you figure that?" Spike just shrugged.

"I just have a feeling. I'm going to spoil her rotten and she's never going to date. No boy will come near her if I have anything to say about it." Buffy laughed.

"Yeah, try telling her that when she's 16. I know you'll be a great father though. I'm worried about screwing up." Spike took her hand and gave it a kiss.

"You will be a great mum, Buffy. This baby will be so lucky to have you." Buffy nodded and felt tears in her eyes.

"I love you." She whispered and he gave her a kiss on the lips.

"I love you, too. Let's get you into bed." He said as he helped her off of the couch and up the stairs to her room. She lay down on the bed and he pulled the covers over her.

"Spike, would you stay with me tonight?" Spike nodded as he took his shoes off and got into bed also. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to him, so she could rest her head on his chest. Spike placed his hand on Buffy's stomach as they both soon drifted off to sleep.