The next morning Tara goes to the graveyard to visit Spike

"Hello Glinda what brings you here"

"I have a surprise for you here" she replies as she hands him a ring

"What is this"

"You will probably be in the sun so I made this for you. It is like the gem of Amara."

"Thank you pet this will come in handy. Come on lets go we have to pick up the girls. If we leave now we will be there when they open. Tara and Spike are walk to Revello Drive ins silence. As they reach the the Summers Residence they see a van there and Buffy, Dawn and Anya piling in. Spike gets in the drivers seat seat while Buffy rides shotgun. Everyone else in the back.

"So Spike where are we going"

"We are going to Dave and Busters"

"Really wait don't you have to have someone that is at least 25 to go"

"Yes and I am 26 with all my legal papers up to date so don't worry. I am also paying for everything. Cards, food and drinks. You guys pay for gas" he says chuckling

All the girls smile and say thanks.

"Buffy what days do work" asks Dawn as Spike pulls out of the driveway and drives away.

" I work December 6-10 from 8am-5pm. Then I work on the 12-15 from 4pm-9pm. After that I work on the 16-20 from 3pm-9pm and then on I work on the 22-24 from 6am-6pm those are my worst and longest hours. Spike might have to patrol for me then at the end of December I will also work on the 26-30 from 3pm-1230am"

"How do you know your hours for the whole month." asks Tara

"They put up are schedules for the whole month so we know and in case we want to switch hours with other people. I like it that way anyway."

"You like it there pet."

"It pays the bills" says Buffy

"Buffy can we turn on the radio"

"Sure"replies Buffy as she turns on the radio

"Oh my god I love this song" screams Dawn

I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me.

I still feel your touch in my dreams.

Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why

Without you it's hard to survive.

'Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.

And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly.

Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.

Need you by my side.

'Cause everytime we touch, I feel the static.

And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky.

Can't you hear my heart beat so...

I can't let you go.

Want you in my life.

Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky.

They wipe away tears that I cry.

The good and the bad times, we've been through them all.

You make me rise when I fall.

'Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.

And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly.

Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.

Need you by my side.

'Cause everytime we touch, I feel the static.

And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky.

Can't you hear my heart beat so...

I can't let you go.

Want you in my life.

'Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.

And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly.

Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.

Need you by my side.

"That's a nice song" replies Buffy 'That what Spike does to me"

"So Spike are we there yet"

"Yes we are. Here we are ladies"

"This is so cool" replies Dawn as he parks the car

As they enter Dave and Busters Spike walks ahead and purchases the games cards for everybody.

"This is awesome"

"This is going to be great a place to relax and let loose."

"Looks like we are all waiting to have a good time. I just hope I can win tickets"

"I wonder how much money they make a day its probably alot" Buffy just smiles at them all especially when Spike comes back with his cards.

"Okay ladies today everything is on me. Its 11:30 now so lets say at 2:30 we sit and eat, but for now you play your hearts out and win tickets, but it will be kind of hard to win lots of tickets with one card so I bought you all 3 cards and they all have 300 points on them."

He says as he hands them out.

"What about Spike wheres yours"

"I only need one" he replies as he takes his card out of his pocket and showing them his card."

They all roll their eyes and walk off to try and win tickets

ANYA

"Well look its trivia. I can do this I mean I am old"

Sliding her card in she gets ready to play against the other players.

"Where is the TV show One Tree Hill take place. Theres actually a show called One Tree Hill" she says as she pushes C as she gets it correct. Five more questions later she answers them all correct. As her score comes up she gets first place with 300 plus a bonus of 90 for getting all five answers correct.

"Sweet I stay awhile to bad its not real money"

Spike starts walking around checking on his girls. Anya is at the trivia stand playing against other players and it doesn't surprise him that she is getting all answers correct and already has lots of tickets. He sees Tara playing Deal or no Deal and hopes she chose a good case. Heading to hoops he sees Buffy and Dawn shooting hoops.

"You guys having fun"

"Yeah"

"Don't just play one game try them all okay."

"We will."

Spike walks away and plays games to win a lot more tickets for his girls

2:30pm

Spike is sitting at the booth when they all come at once carrying buckets of tickets. Anya and Buffy have five buckets and Tara and Dawn have four and Spike has two.

"So have you guys had fun so far"

"Yes" they all chours."

"How many card do you have left"

"One" they all announce at once"

"So are you guys ready to eat."

"Hi I'm Karen and I'll be your server today what can I get you"

"For the appetizers we will have the Philly Steak Rolls" replies Spike

"I'll have the Cesar Salad and for dessert the Triple Chocolate Cake" replies Tara

"I'll have Lacys Chicken and for dessert the Key Lime Pie" replies Anya

"I'll have the Buffalo Chicken Wrapper and for Dessert the New York Cheesecake" replies Dawn

"I'll have your Chargrilled Sirloin and Shrimp and for the dessert Chocolate Silk Pie" replies Buffy

"And I'll have your Peppercorn Ribeye and for dessert Belgian Chocolate Fondue" replies Spike

"Anything to drink"

"All diet cokes please"

Taking the menus she thanks them and leaves.

"So Spike what are you getting us for Christmas"

"Niblet I am not telling you that."

"Tara how are you holding up"

"I'm doing good. Why."

"Well me and Dawn were wondering if you would like to move in with us."

"And if you don't I could always buy you a house" replies Spike

"Id love to move in, but what about Willow."

"Well me and Spike are sending her stuff to her parents."

"And if you still want that house just tell me"

They all look at him.

"Hello I am rich. I have been around along time."

"So are you guys ready for Christmas." asks Tara

"Yes, but it changed since I was a human"

"How" asks Buffy

"Well it was all about family I forgot when it changed to money with all the presents though."

"1895" replies Anya

As they all finish their food the server takes their plates and brings their desserts. They talked about anything as they finished their desserts and paid their server for the food. And Spike gave her fifty dollars for a tip. Anya, Tara and Dawn get up to continue playing leaving only Buffy and Spike to talk.

"So big bad what did you get me for Christmas"

"That my love I can not tell you"

"When do you think we should tell Dawn"

"I'm not sure. The longer we wait is bad, but if we tell her at Christmas it would be good also."

"True and I know she would love it also."

"That's my niblet."

"Come on lets go get more tickets."

Two hours later they are all getting prizes for tickets. They stuff their prizes in the van and Spike drives off heading home. Looking in back she sees that they are all asleep leaving only her and Spike awake. Turning on the radio she turns it on low as to not wake the sleeping ones in the back.

"So do you think Willow will be upset with us moving her things out."

"Yeah I do." Spike just sighs

"What's wrong" asks Buffy

"It's just I hate how the treat you"

"What do you mean"

"You came to Sunnydale and turned losers into a little something more. Xander says you are only his friend, but he sees you as so much more. He wants you to be his wife. Willow wants control. She even wants to control your life. And Giles says he loves you like a daughter. If he does he wouldn't run your life and tell you what to do. He would let you do your own things and let you makes mistakes so that you can learn from them. An Angel I won't tell you about him since you already know. What pisses me off though is that they hold my past against me and not Angel all because of a soul and Xander isn't blamed for almost raping you, but you looked it up so you know the truth. I could go on all night, but I won't."

"I know that now and it pisses me off. I know the only true friends I have are you, Tara, Anya, Cordelia and Willie in a weird so of way." she replies laughing

Spike and Buffy talk the whole way there and Spike pulls into a driveway of a nice looking house.

"Whose house is this"

"Anyas' boyfriend"

Getting out of the car Spike goes to the back of the van to retrieve her. Picking her up in his arms he carries her to the door and kicks it. Someone opens the door.

"Hey Spike how was it"

"It was fun. Tell Anya she can get her gift at the house. She'll know what I mean."

Heading back to the car Spike gets in and drives to the Summers Resident.

Parking the van in the driveway he picks Tara up while Buffy carries Dawn. Buffy deposits Dawn and Tara in Dawns room. Spike heads back to the van and takes out the prizes that they picked out. He then takes them upstairs leaving Anyas' downstairs.

Spike heads back downstairs and sits on the couch. Buffy comes down a few minutes later. She sits next to Spike and kisses him on the cheek.

"What about patrolling"

"Already taken care of luv have some friends doing it"

"Thank you"

"Your welcome luv."

Buffy stands up and grabs his hand and leaves him there while she goes to turn on the radio. Heading back over she wraps her arms around his neck while his goes around her waist.

"Dance with me two songs only then bed."

"As you wish luv" he replies as the first song begins

Can this be true, tell me can this be real

How can I put into words what I feel

My life was complete, I thought I was whole

Why do I feel like I'm losing control

I never thought that love could feel like this

Then you changed my world with just one kiss

How can it be that right here with me

There's an angel, it's a miracle

Your love is like a river

Peaceful and deep

Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep

When I look into your eyes

I know that it's true

God must have spent a little more time on you

Oh a little more time, yes he did baby

In all of creation, all things great and small

You are the one that surpasses them all

More precious than and diamond or pearl

They broke the mold when you came in this world

And I'm trying hard to figure out

Just how I ever did without

The warmth of your smile, the heart of a child

That's deep inside and leaves me purified

Your love is like a river

Peaceful and deep

Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep

When I look into your eyes

I know that it's true

God must have spent a little more time on you

On you...

Yes he did baby

I never thought that love could feel like this

Then you changed my world with just one kiss

How can it be that right here with me

There's an angel, it's a miracle

Your love is like a river

Peaceful and deep

Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep

When I look into your eyes

I know that it's true

God must have spent a little more time on you

On you...

God must have spent a little more time on you

A little more time on you, oh

With their arms still wrapped around each other even more tightly than before and with Buffy with tears down her face.

"You don't have to say it yet I already know. You say it when you want, but no matter what I will always okay love okay."

Buffy just nods as the next song begins.

Every time our eyes meet

This feeling inside me

Is almost more than I can take

Baby when you touch me

I can feel how much you love me

And it just blows me away

I've never been this close to anyone or anything

I can hear your thoughts

I can see your dreams

I don't know how you do what you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I want to spend the rest of my life

With you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby, I'm amazed by you

The smell of your skin

The taste of your kiss

The way you whisper in the dark

Your hair all around me

Baby you surround me

You touch every place in my heart

Oh, it feels like the first time, every time

I want to spend the whole night in your eyes

Every little thing that you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I want to spend the rest of my life

With you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby, I'm amazed by you

As the song ends Buffy pulls away from Spike and turns the radio off. She then heads back to Spike and puts her arms around his neck and kisses him.

"You told me that you already know that I love you. Just as I know you love me even before you say the words. I know because I feel it. I love how you protect me and Dawn. I love how you be yourself and still keep that bad boy image, but most of all I love how you got me to fall in love with you. That's right William. I Buffy Ann Summers am in love with William Pratt the man and Spike the demon. I love you Spike."

"I love you you to pet"

Buffy just smiles and grabs his hand

"Where you leading me pet"

"bedroom"

What they didn't realize is that they had two pairs of eyes watching them.

A/N

I don't know how long this story will be, but I know the direction it will take. I will also post depending on the reviews. The next chapter will have Xander, Willow and Giles maybe some of the crew in Sunnydale. If you think Angel should make an appearance tell me, but if he does it will be Angel bashing. And who is Anyas' new boyfriend. Please leave a review.