This is the very last chapter of 'The Neighbourhood Girl'. I don't like to do stories that just drag on, and I get the feeling this story will do that. Not to worry though, Alexis and Spike will be featured in one and two shots with my leftover ideas. A huge shoutout of thank you! to everyone who read, who favourited either me or the story, who added me or the story to your alert list, and to everyone you reviewed! Thank you so much! And Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

Disclaimer: I do not own or make any profit from Flashpoint or its characters. I own only Alexis!

Warning: The word 'bullshit' is used once.

Enjoy!

Alexis sighed as she rested on her living room couch, curled under a blanket. It was Valentine's Day and here she was again, sitting on her couch just thinking until she decided to get up and do something. In the past, she had put on movies of any sort, gone out to the mall, for walks by herself or just read.

But, she'd hoped this year would be different. After all, she hadn't had Spike in the past. Spike...just thinking about him brought a smile to her lips. Spike, who cared for her so much and always made her laugh, Spike, who seemed to always know what to do...and yet here she was on Valentine's Day, sitting home by herself. To give Spike credit, he had tried to get it off to spend time with her but hadn't been able to manage it. He'd apologized so much it had made her laugh and even just thinking of that made her smile widen.

Ding dong!

The door bell sang out as Alexis stood up and made her way to the door, frowning slightly. Who would come to call on her on Valentine's Day? Her expression changed to a wide and surprised smile as she opened the door to find Spike standing there, holding her favourite flowers, carnations, and a single rose was mixed in with them.

Spike took in her wide eyes and bright smile as he stood on the porch, and grinned, pleased that he'd remembered right. "I remembered you liked these." He told her, pressing them gently into her hands. "Surprised to see me?"

Alexis forced herself to remember to be polite. "Yeah, I thought you said you were working?"

Spike shrugged, his hands falling to his sides. "I was but we got off early, so I thought I'd pick these up and come see you. Like 'em?" Spike asked, gesturing towards the flowers with his head.

"Like them? I love them! Come in!" Alexis told him hastily; still surprised he had shown up and with flowers, no less!

"Alright, but we won't be staying long."

"What do you mean?"

"We're going skating. Come on; don't tell me you can't skate?" Spike teased as Alexis set her flowers down in a vase.

"I can skate!" she told him indigently, turning to face him.

"Really?" he asked, stepping to close to her.

"Rea-" Alexis was cut off by Spike's lips as he tilted his head down to kiss her, wrapping one arm around her waist and another around her shoulders to pull her closer. Her hands, unable to move far, tangled themselves in Spike's shirt as she relaxed into the passion filled kiss.

"I believe you." Spike whispered after he pulled away, panting. "And Happy Valentine's Day." He rested his forehead against hers, taking in the sight of her held safe in his arms.

"Happy Valentine's Day to you to, Spikey."

Spike chuckled and kissed her nose before pulling away. "Well, you get your skates and I'll start the SUV, alright?"

"Of course." She smiled at him before turning towards the storage closet. Spike watched her go for a moment, happiness evident on both their faces.

*Half an hour later*

Spike pulled over in a quiet park, next to a long iced over stream. "You sure it's safe?" Alexis asked as she observed the stream.

"I told you I wouldn't bring you anywhere unsafe, didn't I?" Spike told her as he reached back to bring out their skates. "Now, put on those skates!"

Alexis giggled as she accepted her skates. "Got it, Spike!"

Spike grinned as he tied his own on. "Careful when you get out, it could be-" Spike trailed off when he saw Alexis standing on the stream waiting for him.

"You were saying?" she called as he made his way down to her.

"Absolutely nothing."

"Bullshit."

"Shouldn't swear like that. I'm going to have to punish you."

"On Valentine's Day?"

"Good point."

"I'm full of them."

"I know. Now come on, let's skate!" Spike cheered as he grabbed Alexis's hand to pull her along with him.

"Hey! Careful!" Alexis yelped as she almost toppled to the ice. Spike slowed immediately, turning to support her.

"Sorry! Are you alright?" He gripped her hand tightly, the sincerity in his eyes making her smile.

"I'm fine, just haven't skated in a year or two. Can we take it slow?" she asked.

"Of course; now, this way." Spike turned slower this time, letting her take control.

They skated in silence for a few minutes, simply enjoying the time together. Alexis was overjoyed that she had Spike to spend Valentine's Day with, contrary to her thoughts from less than an hour ago.

Spike watched her carefully, and finally couldn't wait anymore. "Alexis?"

"Um-hm?" she murmured, noting the slight nervousness in his voice but didn't turn to face him.

"I love you."

The statement hung in the air and Spike let it, not quite sure how Alexis would respond. They'd been together for only a little while, yet he was sure he loved her. Sure that he couldn't live without her. And he had to tell her; it wasn't something he could keep bottled inside. He just hoped she returned the feeling.

Alexis felt her breath hitch in her throat. Spike loved her? That was almost too good to be true...and yet it was. Here he was beside her, holding her hand and she had heard him say that just seconds ago. Swallowing, she replied quietly.

"I love you too."