Chapter 8

The morning after.

Buffy woke up to see a dazzling pair of crystal blue eyes. 'Mmm Spike' She thought dreamily. "Hi" she said.

"Mornin' pet." He replied nervously. He wasn't sure how she would react to them being in the same bed together even if it was innocent. "Good sleep?"

The Slayer picked up on this. 'That proves how bad I've treated' him she thought guiltily. "Mmm best sleep. You?"

Spike grinned. "I could stay like this forever." Spike paused unsure whether or not he should continue. 'Oh to hell with it. Mite as well.' He thought. "I wish I could wake up every morning with you in my arms." He said sheepishly.

"Really?" Buffy blushed. Spike only nodded. They lay together for another half an hour before going downstairs to join Lilly and Dawn who had risen a while ago.

"Mornin' all." Spike said crossing the kitchen to give Lilly a kiss on the cheek. Buffy smiled warmly at the sight. "Have you two eaten yet?" They shook their heads no. "Ok then I'll cook some pancakes."

At this point Lilly got very excited. "Oh daddy are you going to cook the special Spike pancakes?" She asked like a 5 year old girl not a 28 year old woman.

Spike laughed at his daughter. "Of course 4 Spike's Special Pancakes coming up."

"What are Spike's Special Pancakes?" Buffy asked.

"You'll have to wait and see love." Spike carried on cooking adding to the mix chocolate chips, gummy bears and marshmallows.

"Ugh Spike you don't think I'm guna eat that do you?" Buffy asked with mock disgust.

"Hey don't knock it until you've tried Slayer."

About 15 minutes later Spike served the pancakes. Lilly dug in immediately, squealing with delight. Spike also started eating until he noticed Buffy and Dawn looking at theirs warily. "Its not bloody poison you two." He said with a chuckle. The two girls shared a look before trying very tiny pieces. Their eyes widened before they both began to ravish the pancakes until they were gone.

"Oh my God Spike those were the best pancakes ever." Buffy exclaimed.

"Yea Spike. Where did you learn how to make those?" Dawn asked.

It was Lilly who answered. "It was an accident. I was watching TV once when I was 3 and I saw a commercial on pancakes and ran into the bedroom to find Spike shouting 'daddy daddy will you make me pancakes'"

Spike took over. "I said no because I had no idea how to make pancakes. But then she started pouting at me and giving me little puppy dog eyes and I couldn't resist. So I found a cook book on how to make pancakes. And at the end of the recipe it said you could add some of your favourite things to it. So I added her favourite things which just happened to be chocolate chips, gummy bears and marshmallows. Lilly absolutely loved them. They became known as Spike's Special Pancakes." Both Lilly and Spike were laughing at the memory.

"Cute story." Dawn commented.

They all chatted for a while, not about anything important, just chatting about whatever came to them. All completely content.

"Daddy?" Lilly asked. "Can I come patrolling tonight like I used to?"

Buffy and Dawn nearly chocked on their drinks. "You let her patrol with you?"

"Yeah since she was ten. Why?" Spike asked confused.

"But she could've been killed." Buffy said.

"Like I would have let any harm come to her. I'd been teaching her to fight as soon as she could walk. I wanted her to be able to protect herself. When she was ten I decided to take her patrolling. To show her why I was training for. We came across a fledgling and we fought him together and dusted him. I carried on training her and taking her out on patrol. And by the time she was 13 she was able to fight to vampires alone." Spike looked at his daughter proudly. She smiled back at him.

"Wow. Well I guess she learnt from one of the best." Buffy said to Spike. Their eyes connected. Each felt as if they were drowning in the other. Lilly and Dawn gave each other a look and giggled.

"One of the best?" Spike asked with a smirk. "Don't you mean the best?"

"No." Buffy stated simply. Then she smirked back at him. "I'm the best."

"Care to test that out later Slayer? See who really is the best? Which is me." Spike retorted cockily.

She new he was challenging her. She was never one to back down from a challenge. "Oh you're on bleach boy."

"Well then after I've been patrolling with Lilly I'll meet you back at the Magic Box. Don't think I'll do easy on you either Slayer. We go all out."

"I wouldn't expect anything less from you." She replied. They shared another intense moment. All Buffy wanted to do was kiss him. 'I shouldn't be thinking about that. I'm with Riley.' She thought. 'But I want Spike.' She groaned inwardly.

That night in at a cemetery.

Spike and Lilly were walking through the cemetery in an uncomfortable silence. Spike could tell there was something wrong with hi daughter but he didn't know what it was. But he knew that she would tell him in her own time.

"Dad there is something I have to tell you." She paused unsure of how to continue. "When I herd you were here I drooped everything and came almost straight away. But I left someone behind. I left my son."

Spike stopped dead in his tracks. "You have a son?" Lilly nodded. "What about the father?"

"He died. Killed by vampires." Lilly said tears threatening to spill. Spike pulled her into his arms. "I'm ok though. I killed the vampire who killed him. I've moved on." She broke down then. She'd needed her dad when it had happened. She had him now.

"What about the child? Tell me about him." Spike inquired.

"He is so beautiful Spike. He has dark brown hair like mine and the most gorgeous emerald eyes which he got from his father. He is three years old now and his name is William after you." Spike's heart swelled at this. "I was planning on going to go and get him tomorrow. I thought you would want to see your grandson." Spike could only nod as he was speechless.

They had started walking again and were now outside the Magic Box. "I have a grandson." Spike said coming out of his shock.

"Yes." Replied Lilly.

Spike suddenly grabbed Lilly's hand and pulled her into the Magic Box. Everyone looked up to see the pair enter. Both had massive grins on their faces. Buffy came out of the training room at the back and smiled at Spike. He ran to her picked her up in his arms and span her around. She giggled at him. His excitement was contagious. He put her down then shouted. "I have a grandson." He then ran over to dawn and did the same. Then back to Lilly and pulled her over to the group. The three girls were all laughing at him. He just couldn't contain his excitement.

"Spike calm down." Buffy said laughing.

"I can't help it I have a grandson Buffy. I have a 3 year old grandson." Buffy and Dawn looked to Lilly to explain.

"I have a son named William. After dad obviously. I left him in L.A with a friend. I'm going to go and pick him up tomorrow. Is it aright if he stays to?"

"Of course. Any family of Spike's is welcome in our home." Spike through a questionable glance at her. "Well not his vampire family cause we hate each other." Lilly laughed.

"Well I hate to break this up." Giles interrupted throwing cold glares at Lilly and Spike. "But there are more important things to talk about than Spike and his . . .family." He spat. Lilly looked hurt and looked as if he was going to rip out the old mans throat.

"Giles." Buffy snapped. Coming to Spike's defence again. "What is wrong with you?" Lilly, Dawn and Spike sat down on the step and watched the argument.

"I believe the question is what's wrong with you Buffy? You have been acting differently since Spike moved in. I'm not the only one who agrees." The Slayer looked around all of them avoiding her eyes except riley who stood up to stand behind Giles.

"So you've all turned against me?" She asked bluntly.

"No Buffy we aren't turning against you. We are just worried about you. We are scared that Spike is going to hurt you Buffy" Willow said jumping in.

Lilly was about to defend her father but Spike held up a hand to stop her. "This aint your fight luv."

"Spike would never hurt me. Why can't you just understand that?" Xander went to interrupt but was stopped by Buffy. "No I've had enough of this. You guys were the same with Angel and I'm sick of it. You know nothing about Spike. You haven't taken the time to get to know him. You just judge him based on the fact he's a vampire. Oh he's a vampire he must be evil right? That's like saying Willows a witch we have to burn her at the stake." Willow looked at the floor. "Or saying Anya used to be a demon we have to kill her. Funny how you all hate Spike but you all except Anya. You all love Anya. Yet you hate Spike. Why?" No one answered her. "You're not answering me."

"He's nothing like Anya. He is a disgusting, evil, soulless monster." Xander blurted out.

"Excuse me." Anya cried. "Is that what you think of me Xander? Because I caused more pain and bloodshed than Spike by about ten times. So you that's what you must think of me." Anya was crying now. Xander tried to protest but Anya wouldn't let him. "Well I personally think Spike is a great guy. He has saved my life and he looks as if he can give very pleasurable orgasms." Anya then went over to join Spike and co on the step. Showing her support.

"Thanks Anya." Spike said. She smiled in return.

"I trust Spike with my life and with Dawns life. If I were in trouble he would be the first person I would turn to. Do you know what I did last night? I fell asleep in Spike's arms." Riley's head shot up at this. "And do you no what I have never pelt more safe or loved in my entire life. Then in the morning he made us all Spikes' Special Pancakes." She said with a laugh. "Now tell me what's evil about that?"

Spike had now gotten up and joined Buffy. He slipped his arm around her waist. Riley was glaring at him. "I love this girl with all my heart. Her, Lilly, Dawn and William are the things I live for. The things I would die for. I would do anything for them. They are my family. And if that's not enough for you." He paused looking at each of them in turn. "Tough. Cause I aint leaving them. You'd have to kill me first."

"And if you're guna try that you'll have to go through me first." Buffy warned.

"And me." Lilly added.

"Me to." Dawn said. The four stood together a united front. Dawn laughed at the thought.

"Now if you don't mind Spike I have a little matter to solve in the training room." Spike and Buffy made their way to the training room. All eyes on them. Dawn and Lilly shared a look and ran after them.

"My moneys on Spike" Lilly said.

"No way Buffy can so kick his ass." Dawn replied.

The gang realised what was going on. Buffy and Spike were going to fight. They all raced after them. In the training room Buffy and spike were circling each other. Both in fight positions.

"No holding back Slayer"

"Never."

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