"Angel," Spike smiled "Welcome back, always a pleasure, hate to run, but Buffy and I have a date."

The moment was slightly ruined by Buffy throwing his arm off her shoulder. "How was Paris?"

"Paris was different," Angel shrugged. "So you two are finally together?"

The "NO" and the "YES" were in perfect unison.

"Well we haven't gone on our first date yet," Spike conceded, "but we will soon."

"How about a double date with me and Oz this weekend?" Willow smiled at her friend's discomfort.

"Great," Spike smiled at Willow.

Buffy only gave her friend a look that said quite clearly that she would get her back later.

The zoo could have been worse Buffy decided. Willow and Oz were adorable and Spike actually seemed to be enjoying himself taking pictures of the animals on his cell phone, which is why it took her by complete surprise when she walked out of the bathroom to find Spike punching the crap out of Oz.

"Oh my god Spike, get off him," Buffy pulled the boys apart. "Oz, are you okay?"

"You can tell Willow I'm leaving," Oz stormed off.

"Good riddance," Spike sneered at his retreating back.

"Spike,"

"He had it coming, and if I was Willow's friend, I'd tell her to tell her to never see that creep again." Spike ran his fingers through his hair in frustration and noticed the time on his watch. "I've got to go Luv, I'm sorry for ruining our date." He leaned in to kiss Buffy, but only got a cheek when Buffy moved to look at Willow coming out of the bathroom.

"Where's Oz?"

"Sorry, I'm late mother." Spike kissed another cheek as he entered the dining room for dinner. "I was with two of my classmates on a school project."

"You mean spending the day at the zoo with that new blonde?"

"Her name's Buffy," Spike sighed he should have known he couldn't get anything past the old bat, "and if you gave her a chance."

"She's a commoner," She snorted, "and you know very well that you are already engaged."

"I can't believe that jerk," Buffy screamed from the staircase.

"What did Spike do now?" Angel smiled slightly.

"He punched out Willow's date, who now won't answer her texts." Buffy fumed. "Willow's heartbroken."

"I know the feeling," Angel looked down as Buffy turned around to face him. "Cordy broke up with me, or more accurately told me I was a wonderful kid, but she didn't feel that way about me."

"Oh Angel," Buffy hugged him.

"Why didn't I realize how wonderful you were before," Angel tightened the hug.

"Bloody Hell"

"Spike just listen," Buffy ran after him.

"I think I've seen and heard enough," Spike stormed to the V4 lounge where Darla and Dru were looking seriously at a magazine. "You two, as of this moment we are never speaking to Buffy Summers again." He turned around when Angel walked into the room. "And Angel is no longer V4. All of his privileges have been revoked."