I wanted this chapter to be in yesterday, but that didn't really work out. So, here it is for your belated Christmas pleasure. I hope everyone had a great holiday!

Chapter 29

It was finally Christmas morning and everyone was gathered at the Summers house, including Giles and Spike. They all decided to get together for the holiday; they were practically family after all. Dawn always felt like a little kid again when it was Christmas. She would always be the first one up, making sure to wake everyone else up in the process. She was even more excited this year because Spike and Giles both got her a puppy. Joyce assured them that it would be okay and Dawn promised not to let anything happen to this one. She decided to name the puppy, Amber because of her coloring. Everyone was happy with all the presents that they received and they then went their separate ways, until it was time for Christmas dinner. Buffy and Spike were sitting in her room. They wanted to exchange their gifts in private. "I know it's not much, but I hope you like it anyway." Spike said as he handed Buffy a small box, with a red ribbon around it. She smiled as she took it from him. She was positive that she would like anything from him. She opened the box and pulled out the charm bracelet that was inside. "I remember you saying that you always wanted one. I even put two charms on it for you to start out with." He explained and she noticed that the two charms were of a horse and a pair of ice skates. She also used to love to skate when she was little. She looked up at Spike.

"Thank you, it's really beautiful." She told him sincerely.

"You really like it?" Spike asked because he wanted to make sure. She only nodded and then gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"I love it." She put the bracelet on and gave him another kiss, this time on the lips. He was relieved that she liked it and she then went over to her closet to get his present. Spike wondered what she could have possibly gotten him. His jaw dropped when he saw what it was.

"Bloody hell, Buffy." He said in awe as he got up and walked over to her.

"You like it?" He nodded and could hardly form any thoughts at the moment. She was holding a framed poster of Billy Idol that was autographed. They were very rare and pretty expensive.

"It's amazing, pet. How did you afford this?" He wondered and Buffy shrugged.

"I had some money saved up, I also sold Warren's necklace." She told him and Spike smiled as he looked at her.

"Thanks, love. This is really great." He said as he took the poster from her and continued to stare at it. Buffy knew that he was a huge fan of Billy Idol. It was meeting him at a concert years ago that inspired Spike's look.

"So, was it a good Christmas?" She asked and he wrapped one arm around her. He then placed a kiss on the top of her head.

"Best Christmas." He commented and she had to agree.

"Who knew you had such good taste, kid?" Harmony said as she continued to stare at herself in the mirror. She was wearing the new sweater that Dawn got for her.

"I'm not a kid; I just saw it and thought of you. I kinda felt bad for ruining your other one." Dawn said and still couldn't believe she was saying this to Harmony. Things really have changed between them.

"Well, it's pretty cool." Harmony said as she looked at Dawn. "Thanks, you're really not so bad." Dawn shrugged and let a small smile grace her lips.

"Yeah, I guess you're not so bad either. You know, when you're not talking." Harmony rolled her eyes, but there was a hint of a smile on her face.

"Spike, we really should get downstairs now." Buffy panted as Spike trailed kisses down her neck.

"We can be a little late." He replied without breaking contact.

"We shouldn't be doing this with our family here." Spike shrugged and pulled away to look at her.

"I'll keep quiet if you will." He said with a smirk and Buffy rolled her eyes.

"Okay, but not in front of Billy." Spike stopped and then turned to see that the poster was by the bed and staring right at them. He got up and turned the poster, so it was facing the other direction. He then smiled and crawled back to Buffy.

"Now, where were we?" She laughed as he pounced on her.

"I wonder what is taking them so long." Joyce said as everyone else was sitting at the table. Dawn and Harmony exchanged looks with each other. They both knew what the two blondes were up to, but they weren't about to say anything.

"I'm sure they will be coming soon." Giles said and Dawn snickered at that as Harmony kicked her lightly under the table, also trying not to laugh. She was surprised at the dirty mind her little sister had.

"Yeah, I'm sure they will. I give them at least 5 more minutes." Dawn stated and Harmony rolled her eyes.

"Please, it'll probably be closer to 10." She mumbled and Dawn tried not to laugh again as Joyce and Giles continued to stare at them in confusion.

"Okay, we really have to get downstairs now. They're probably wondering what's taking us so long." Buffy said as she put her clothes back on and Spike did the same.

"I'm sure your sisters know exactly what we were doing." He told her with that irritating smirk again.

"Right, we really need to get down there." She said as she headed to the door, only to be stopped by Spike grabbing her arm.

"You might want to do something about your hair, pet. Not that I don't love it like that, but you look like a woman that was just royally shagged." He stated and Buffy realized he was right when she caught her reflection in the mirror. She brushed her hair as fast as she could and then just decided to put it up in a pony tail. She grabbed his hand and then headed downstairs to join the rest of their family.

"Ha, 10 minutes exactly. Pay up, sister." Harmony said as she held her hand out. Dawn groaned and gave her the 5 dollars. Harmony smiled as she put it in her pocket. Buffy glared at both of them as her and Spike sat down.

"Sorry about the wait. Spike was helping me find something." Buffy said and Dawn placed her hand over her mouth as she started to laugh again. Buffy then kicked Dawn under the table, or who she thought was Dawn.

"Ow, bloody hell. Warn a bloke before you do that." Spike said as he rubbed his leg.

"Sorry," Buffy replied and Spike realized that she didn't look all that sorry. Joyce and Giles both rolled their eyes at their children's behavior and decided to ignore it as they all then enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner together.