Spike had just dropped off Xander at his house and was now on his way to Willows to drop her off. It was silent until Willow wanted to know more and her curiosity kicked in.

"So Spike do you really love her?" Willow asked

"Yes Willow I really do love her" Spike answered

"Its just that you and Dru were so close she doesn't even know what happened between you two I mean you loved Dru and...an..and she just" Willow started

"Willow yeah me and Dru were in this same situation when we were together but it was different. Dru didn't want the baby and I did and when I told her I loved her she told me it wasn't mine and left me. Okay I don't think Buffy needs to know that now it will only upset her" Spike said

"Spike she loves you and she does want to be with you but I just hope you don't hurt her because then you really have nothing" Willow warned

"I know. Now get the hell out of my car" Spike laughed as he pulled up to Willows house

Willows step mom was outside and she hid so Willow wouldn't notice her. Spike and Willow got out of the car because Willow wanted to show Spike something. Willows dad didn't have a problem with Spike he thought he was a great guy. And he knew about Buffy and Spike so he knew there wasn't anything going on between him and Willow. Now her step mom didn't approve of Spike at all because of the way he dressed and acted towards some people. When Spike and Willow got to the door Spike grabbed Willows arm and pulled a box from his pocket her eyes got big and she smiled. She opened it and saw a promise ring inside that had an inscription on it that said: 'Buffy you will always be the owner of my heart I love you Buffy Summers' then she hugged Spike.

"Oh my god Spike its beautiful" Willow yelled

Her step mom came out and totally freaked Willow out. She eyed Spike and then pointed at him

"Willow what is that in your hand?" Patty asked

"Uhhh....a ring" Willow replied

"Why did he just give it to you? You are too young for this young lady you are grounded." Patty said

"Oh geez Patty come on I have a boyfriend and this ring isn't for me its for his girlfriend" Willow explained

"I still don't trust him" Patty said

"I don't care. Dad trusts him so that's all the trust I need" Willow pulled Spike inside the house

"Your mum is a nut case" Spike laughed walking into Willows room

"So when are you going to give Buffy the ring?" Willow asked

"I was going to do it tonight when I brought her back home after the Bronze" Spike said

"She's going to love it Spike. She really loves you so don't go breaking her heart" Willow smiled

"I promise I will never hurt Buffy ever. I just want her to be happy and give her what her and the baby deserve" Spikes said

"Good. And it is really great news you two having a baby. I mean you guys are great together." Willow said

"Yeah we are. Aren't we? Well I will see you later" Spike hugged Willow and left her house

Spike got in his car and drove off back to his house. When he got there he went up to his room and shut the door behind him. He looked out his window and saw Buffy looking in the mirror running her hand along her for now flat stomach. Spike smiled at the image he saw in front of him. Then snapping out of his thoughts he went to the bathroom to take a shower he was trying to hurry up and get ready so he wouldn't really have to talk to his dad. Spike already knew what he would say and didn't want to hear about how he was going to provide for Buffy and the baby.

Spike finished his shower then walked back across the hall to his room he had a towel wrapped around his waist he decided that since he was going to give the ring to Buffy that he would wear something other than all black. He looked in his closet then pulled out a gray short sleeve button down shirt and he wore a white t-shirt instead of a black one he still wore his black jeans though and his leather jacket. He fixed his hair and then he just sat in his room and studied for a bit while he waited for seven to come around. When it did he tried to sneak past his father to the front door but that didn't go as planned.

"William where are you going?" Giles asked

"I'm going to the Bronze with Buffy, Willow, Oz, Anya, and Xander. Be back later" Spike said

"Hold on a minute its a school night so don't stay out too late alright and be careful" Giles said

Spike nodded and then he went to the door and headed out. He walked over to Buffy's house and knocked on the door and Dawn was there smiling at him. He smiled back as she let him in.

"Hey Spike" Dawn smiled

"Hey Dawn. Is your sister by any chance ready to go yet?" Spike asked

"No but you can go up and tell her to hurry" Dawn went back to the living room with Hank and Joyce

Spike stood there for a few seconds then he hurried upstairs to Buffy's room. He knocked on the door and she went over and opened it. She was wearing dark jeans and a red top that showed her shoulders a bit. Spike put his hands on her waist and kissed her she put her arms around his neck then he broke the kiss.

"You ready to go luv?" Spike asked

"Yes I am. Lets go" Buffy closed her door

She kissed him again and they stayed upstairs in the hall way for a few minutes just kissing the air out of each other. Down stairs Hank and Joyce and Dawn were talking while watching some reality TV.

"So Spikes allowed in Buffy's room again?" Dawn asked eating popcorn

"Yeah I think they are a responsible enough don't you Hank?" Joyce asked

"Oh yeah those two are good together and Spike really does love her. And he makes her happy" Hank said

"Yeah he's cool I like his car. Oh and his motorcycle" Dawn smiled

"Well okay then. Dawn did you do your homework?" Hank asked

"Not all of it." Dawn sighed

She got up and went upstairs passing Spike and Buffy on the way down the stairs. Buffy and Spike were walking out hand in hand she said bye to her parents then they left for the Bronze. When they got there they went to find the others they were sitting at a table talking and laughing and watching OZ's band play. They saw Spike and Buffy and they all said hi and what not. Spike went to go get something to drink for Buffy. He saw Riley and his group of friends standing at the bar laughing and staring at people Riley saw Spike and went over to him.

"Hey Spike question are you still dating that Buffy chick?" Riley asked

"Yes I am. I'm not like you wankers who date a girl for a day or two then have sex with her then just leave" Spike said

"Oh come on your not going to be with her forever are you? I mean there are a lot of girls out there and you are just going to settle for one" Riley said

"I love Buffy okay she's a great girl I love spending time with her. And things are changing for the better" Spike smiled getting his drinks

"Well then Spike more women for us then" Riley yelled as Spike walked away

Spike went over to Buffy and gave her the drink. The others went out to dance and then Buffy stood up and took Spikes hand and led him to the dance floor. She got close to him and they moved to the music. Buffy looked at him and smiled.

"Did I tell you that you look nice tonight" Buffy kissed Spike

"I think you left that out luv" Spike smiled

"Well you do look nice in something other than black" Buffy laughed

"Hey do me a favor and don't go near Riley alright? That bloke is trouble" Spike said

"I won't I promise. Plus I'm with you remember" Buffy smiled

"Yeah but to Riley you're just another girl he can take advantage of." Spike said seriously

"Oh. Well I won't go near him alright. How about you just never leave me" Buffy kissed Spike as the song ended

"Don't plan on leaving pet" Spike said as they walked to the table

The others kept dancing for awhile. Then Spike and Buffy had a few more dances then they were all around the table talking and laughing they were having a good time. Xander and Anya were the first to leave then Willow and Oz left. Soon it was just Spike and Buffy there they had one last dance and then it was ten thrity she hoped she wasn't in trouble because she had told her parents she would be back by ten. Spike took Buffy home and on the car ride home she fell asleep and instead of waking her up when they got to the house he just parked his car at his house then went and picked her up out of the car and carried her to her house. He rang the doorbell trying not to wake Buffy. Hank came to the door and got a confused look on his face as Spike walked in carrying Buffy.

"Uhh...Yeah she fell asleep in the car and I didn't want to wake her" Spike smiled

"Well looks like she had a lot of fun. Safe fun I hope" Hank said and Spike knew exactly what he was implying

"Of course I would never put them in danger. I think I'm just going to lay her down in bed and then go home" Spike said

"Of course well goodnight Spike" Hank said

Spike carried Buffy upstairs and put her in bed he took her shoes off and then pulled the covers over her. He kissed her on the cheek and then he smiled at the sleeping form of Buffy and walked out of the room. He left the house and he went straight to bed when he got back home and he fell quickly to sleep.