A Summer's Life

Author: Buffy 21

Rating: R

Disclaimer: Same as always.

A/N: Angel and Cordelia are raising his son, who is now over a year old. Also, Cordelia does not turn evil.

Chapter 2

The bus arrived in LA after nightfall; the injured were taken to an area hospital as soon as the group hit town and those with minor injuries were treated and released. Faith stayed behind to keep an eye on Robin and the other Slayers, assuring Buffy and Giles that she would call if anything serious happened. Buffy called Angel from the hospital, letting him know that they were on their way.

As soon as everyone arrived at the hotel, Dawn, who'd been waiting patiently in the lobby, jumped up and hugged her sister and brother-in-law.

"Where's Brianna?" Buffy inquired.

"She's upstairs, sleeping in Connor's room," Dawn answered.

"Where's that?" Spike asked.

Dawn gave them directions to Connor's room and with that, they walked up the stairs to see their daughter.

Reaching the room, Buffy quietly opened the door. Then, she and Spike walked across the room to the crib that held both sleeping children. Buffy gently picked up her child, then hugged and kissed her. Spike reached over and kissed his daughter on her forehead.

"Hi sweetheart," Buffy whispered.

Spike glanced over in the crib at Connor, to get a good look at him.

"You know, lil' peaches is a rather handsome bloke. He is the image of Darla," Spike whispered.

Glancing down in the crib, Buffy replied, "I think he looks like Angel."

"Bollocks. He clearly takes after his mum, not that nancy-boy of a father."

"Spike! Shhh! You'll wake him," she reprimanded him quietly.

Giles told Angel and his team the details of the battle as it happened and Andrew told Dawn about Anya's death and how brave she had been, saving his life; he also told her about the Slayers who didn't survive. Dawn went to Xander with tears in her eyes, to tell him how sorry she was about Anya and when she began crying again, he broke down too. Then Cordelia went over and hugged Xander and told him how sorry she was about his loss.

Buffy and Spike went back downstairs, with Brianna cradled in her father's arms, both looking the worse for wear. Dawn walked over to them, hugged her sister and they held each other tightly.

"It's alright Dawnie."

"Andrew told me what happened to Anya and the girls and he said that Sunnydale is gone too," she said sadly.

"Yes it is. I still haven't processed everything myself."

"What happens now?" Dawn inquired.

"I don't know yet."

"Don't worry bit, we'll get through this as we always have."

"I guess so," Dawn replied.

"Sure we will," Spike said, trying to be cheerful.

"Would you guys like something to eat?" Fred asked sweetly.

"Nothing for me, thank you," Buffy said.

"What have you got, pet? I am feeling a bit peckish."

"Well, let's go see," she said, smiling.

"Lead the way, luv."

With that, Spike gently handed Brianna to Buffy and followed Fred to the kitchen. Angel then walked up to Buffy with a concerned look on his face.

"Are you alright?" he inquired.

"I'm fine, considering."

Cordy also walked over to where Buffy and Angel stood.

"Is everything okay over here?" she asked.

"Yes, I'm good. I hope that Dawn and Bri weren't any trouble."

"Oh no, they were great," Cordy said.

"I'm glad to hear that."

"Brianna is a sweetheart and Connor simply adores her," Cordy said, rubbing the baby's back.

"Well, how does it feel to be one of many Slayers now?" Cordy asked.

"Surprisingly good. I have to say it is great not being the only Chosen One."

"Cordy, I'm sure they're all tired. We should show everyone to their rooms now," Angel said, interrupting her.

"Okay."

Angel and Cordy gathered everyone together and led them up the long staircase to their rooms. Spike, coming back from the kitchen, followed the exodus upstairs and found the room that he and Buffy were to share. Walking in and seeing Buffy already there, he looked around.

"Hmmm... nice room. Where's the mite?"

"I put her back in Connor's room. I felt the need for some alone time with my husband."

"Is that so?" Spike replied, with a sly smile on his face.

"Yes."

"What did you have in mind there, Slayer?" he asked coyly.

"Mmm... well... it involves some physical exertion."

Spike climbed onto the bed with his wife and kissed her passionately. Buffy began running her hands over his body and down over the already obvious bulge in his pants, making him moan.

"I need you now Spike," she said, seductively, breaking the kiss.

He looked into her green eyes. Seeing only her desire for him, he began kissing her again. He ran his fingers through her hair and down her back, and then began tugging on the hem of her shirt, lifting it up over her head. In one swift motion, Spike unclasped her bra and tossed it to the floor and began rubbing her nipples with his thumbs, making her moan. Buffy unbuckled his belt and undid his jeans, releasing his straining erection. Spike then pulled his jeans and t-shirt off.

He climbed off the bed and stood naked before her. She gently wrapped her hand around his hardened shaft and licked the tip. Spike gritted his teeth and moaned when Buffy took him into her mouth, he tugged on her hair to pull her closer to him. Trying to push himself in, to the hilt, he made her gag.

"Sorry... luv... it... just feels... so... good."

Buffy picked up the pace, making Spike writhe with pleasure. He felt as though his legs were going to give out under him; then, he felt his orgasm coming upon him.

"Slayer... stop... I want... to come... inside of you."

Buffy released his erection, pulled herself up on the bed and parted her thighs. Spike climbed up to her, ripped her panties from her body and then positioned himself at her opening. With one swift motion, he buried his cock deep inside her and she gasped loudly as he began thrusting deeply.

"Spike... I'm... coming."

As her moans increased, he tried to maintain control of himself, but when Buffy screamed his name, Spike started slamming into her and with one last thrust, went over the edge, filling her. As his orgasmic wave subsided, Spike collapsed on top of her.

"Oh baby... you were... phenomenal," she said, trying to catch her breath.

"Thank you... luv... so were... you."

The lovers lay together until they recovered; then Spike pulled out of her and took her into his arms.

"I was so afraid that I was going to lose you today," she said sadly.

"I know luv. But don't worry, I'll never leave you."

"I wouldn't have been able to go on without you."

"You would have had to go on for Dawn and Brianna."

"Yes. I know, but it would've been hard."

"I know sweetness," he said, kissing the top of her head.

"I don't want to talk about it anymore. I'm just happy that I still have you and that's all that matters."

Having said that, the lovers soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

TBC...