I just wanted to say that some time has passed since the last chapter. I had to get things moving. We're almost to the end anyway. Yeah, I think it's finally time that I ended this story. I know it's very sad, but I think I've done everything I needed to. It lasted a lot longer than I thought it would and I'm pretty proud that I managed to write one this long. I don't know when I would be able to put the next chapter in. It hasn't been written yet because I'm not sure what to do, but I'll try not to have you guys wait too long. I hope you like the chapter!

Chapter 38

"Why did I have to wear a tux? This bloody thing itches." Spike said and Giles rolled his eyes for the millionth time.

"Would you quit complaining?" Giles retorted and Spike was about to say something else, when Buffy's name was finally called. Everyone cheered as she walked on stage and took her diploma. Spike stood up and whistled. She smiled as she waved at them, then she blew Spike a kiss and walked off of the stage. He smiled and sat back down. They were at Buffy's high school graduation and she couldn't be happier about that. She didn't have the best memories at that school and she hoped her college experience would be a better one. She would be going to UC Sunnydale and Spike was in his junior year there. Dawn just finished her junior year of high school and she couldn't wait until she was a senior. Harmony realized that college wasn't for her and she moved to Los Angeles after her graduation. She was hoping to become an actress. Riley chose to go to school there, so he could be closer to her. Buffy smiled again when she saw her family and friends waiting for her after the ceremony.

"I finally did it. Okay, someone hug me." She said and Spike was the first one to step up and wrap his arms around her. She laughed as he lifted her off of the ground a little.

"Congratulations, love." He told her and everyone else hugged her after that. Joyce had tears in her eyes when she hugged Buffy.

"I'm so proud of you, honey. I know you're going to do great things." She said and Buffy started to feel tears in her eyes also.

"I love you, mom." She replied and Joyce kissed her cheek as she pulled out of the hug.

"I love you, too. Come on, we have a party to get to back home." Joyce said and Spike walked with Buffy, holding her hand in his.

"So, how does it feel to finally be a high school graduate?" He asked her and she gave him a big smile.

"It feels pretty damn good." She stated as she gave his hand a squeeze. "That suit looks sexy on you. Keep it for when we're alone, I wanna be the one to take it off." She told him with a smirk that would have done him proud.

"Vixen," he responded as he gave her a quick kiss on the lips. He then put his arm around her and they continued the walk to his car.

"Bloody hell, I don't think I can move my legs." Spike panted and looked at Buffy lying next to him. They were staying at a hotel for the night because they wanted to be alone. "You may have crippled me, love." Buffy laughed and kissed his chest.

"I think you'll be fine. There's plenty more where that came from." She told him in a seductive tone and Spike didn't think he would ever get used to this side of her, but he loved every second of it.

"You're going to bloody kill me here." She moved back onto his chest and placed a kiss on his lips.

"Yeah, but what a way to go." He grabbed her tighter and gave her a more passionate kiss. He then softened the kiss and started to trail his lips down her neck. He sucked and licked at the smooth flesh that he found there. He would never get enough of her. "God, Spike." Buffy moaned and it just turned him on more. He had a feeling they wouldn't be leaving the bed anytime soon.

Buffy and Spike left the hotel room the next morning and were ready to check out. Buffy stopped when she heard laughter a few doors down and knew that she recognized who it belonged to. She pulled Spike over to see if she was right and couldn't believe the sight in front of her. "Dawn?" She said in shock and Dawn stopped kissing her boyfriend when she was spotted.

"Buffy, I didn't know you would be here." Buffy looked at Dawn and then Connor, who was trying to avoid her gaze. It looked like he was about to leave and Dawn was only wearing a sheet around her. It was obvious what they were doing and Buffy didn't know what to think about that.

"What are you doing here?" Buffy said and Dawn took a deep breath.

"I told mom that I was staying with a friend tonight and then I met Connor here. It wasn't planned or anything, it just kinda happened." Spike figured that he should let the sisters talk, so he grabbed Connor by the arm and pulled him away.

"I want a word with you." He told the boy, who now looked afraid. Spike smiled at that and Buffy turned back to Dawn once they were gone.

"Get dressed; I can't talk to you like that." Dawn nodded and then walked back in the room. She came out a few minutes later fully clothed and they decided to go for a walk. "You shouldn't have lied to mom." Buffy said to break the silence. "It's just hard for me to believe that my little sister came to a hotel to have sex. I never would have expected this from you." Dawn rolled her eyes and figured she would get a lecture.

"I told you it wasn't planned. We both decided that we were ready. I mean, you're really one to talk. You lost your virginity when you were younger than me and Harmony was way younger than that. I don't think I did anything wrong. We both knew what we were doing." Buffy nodded and tried to stay calm as she asked her next question.

"Were you safe?" Dawn stopped walking to look at her.

"Of course we were, I'm not stupid. And Connor is clean before you say anything. He hasn't been with anyone before me. We love each other, Buffy. I was ready and couldn't imagine my first time being with anyone else. I think it's amazing that Connor would wait for me. He never pressured me or anything. I know he can get on everyone's nerves sometimes, but he's a really good guy. He was so gentle with me and I don't think I've ever felt so loved before. It's kinda like what you have with Spike, except not as kinky. I'm sure you guys are hardly gentle at this point." Dawn laughed as Buffy shoved her.

"Hey, we are plenty gentle." Dawn nodded and then smiled when she noticed something.

"Right, would that happen to be handcuffs in your pocket?" Buffy's face grew red now as she looked away from Dawn.

"Okay, shut up." She mumbled and they started to walk again.

"I don't even wanna know. If you keep this a secret from mom, I won't tell her about that little detail." Dawn said and Buffy glared at her.

"Fine, I won't say anything. You're so evil." Dawn gave her a big smile now.

"I know, that's what makes me special." Buffy smiled also and put her arm around Dawn.

"One of the many things." She said as they both went to look for their boyfriends.