Chapter Ten
Three months later it was Angel's 20th birthday and he and Buffy were well and truly back to where they were. Buffy and the others were organising a surprise party for him, determined to give him a birthday to remember.
Buffy: Come on, the guys are gonna meet us at The Dark Room
Angel protested slightly as Buffy pulled away from his kiss. They'd met for a picnic in the park, something they enjoyed doing. They'd spent hours lying under the sun, talking, and Angel didn't want to move anytime soon.
Angel: Do we have to?
Buffy: You won't get your present until you go
That did it. Angel picked up the picnic basket and blanket, took them to his house, then hurried to the club with Buffy. He definitely wanted to see what his present was…
All: SURPRISE!
Angel almost fell over, his heart pounding loudly. He hadn't expected that. He thanked everyone for coming then made his way over to his girlfriend, kissing her gently.
Angel: Thank you
Buffy: Well, it wasn't just me…
He kissed her again and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, squeezing her tightly against him.
Buffy: Do you want your present now?
Angel's eyes lit up and he nodded enthusiastically. Buffy grinned and moved away from him, walking over to Willow, who handed her a small box. Buffy made her way back over to Angel and drew him into a secluded corner. She drew the box out of her pocket and held it out to him. He opened it and was faced with a silver ring.
Buffy: It's a claddagh ring. Giles told me about them once, one thing from high school at least that stuck with me. The hands represent friendship, the crown represents loyalty and the heart…stands for love
She held up her hand, showing that she was wearing one too.
Buffy: Wear it with the heart pointing towards you, like mine. It means you belong to someone
He smiled tenderly at her and slid the ring on. It was a perfect fit.
Angel: Thank you
Buffy: You like it?
Angel: I love it
Buffy sighed with relief.
Buffy: Good. 'Cos do you know how hard it is to buy for you? I mean you're a guy, guys are always hard to buy for. And I went round all these shops trying to find the perfect thing, then I remembered about the ring but then I thought what if you don't –
She was cut off by a long kiss. When Angel pulled away, her eyes were still half-closed and her mouth slightly open.
Angel: You're so cute when you ramble. And I love the ring. It's the best thing you could've got me
Buffy's eyes opened fully and she flushed slightly in happiness; then she dragged him off to the dance floor.
Two years later, on Buffy's 21st birthday, Angel finally proposed, and Buffy accepted of course
That's the end I've had this story written a while and just wanted to share it