Previously: With a sigh Buffy whispered 'Now that was fun.'

'Exactly what I was thinking pet.'

Buffy giggled and closed her eyes. I figured we should get some rest before the others arrived. She had the same idea too and within minutes We had fallen asleep together.

Chapter 10

The door slammed closed and awoke me. Not remembering where I was, I was shocked to feel another body lying with me. I looked to my right and was even more surprised to find out it was Buffy. Then I remembered what we had done. A smile graced my lips. I hadn't thought Buffy was capable of that. Obviously, I was wrong.

I slid out of the bed, and bent to grab my jeans that were lying there. Slowly I dressed myself, realising I had a couple of hickeys myself. One on my arm and I could feel one on my neck. How I could hide that I had no clue. Could claim it was a bruise form Buffy belting the living shit out of me. That might work.

'Buffy? You in there?' a voice asked.

It was Willow. I listened closely to see if she was alone. I could only hear her and Buffy's heartbeats, so I figured it safe to come out. I sauntered out of the bedroom, quietly shutting the door behind me.

'Hullo Red'

'Er, hi Spike. What are you do-' Willow started. Her mind seemed to get it, but her mouth kept going.

'Oh. Oh! You and, and Buffy? Were? When? I'm still talking aren't I?... Help me.' She squeaked.

I placed my hands on her shoulders and held her in place with a stern glare.

'Not a word alright love? Anything gets out and I'll bite you'

'Not a word'

'Good'

I made my way into the kitchen, looking for something I could snack on until I could get to the butcher's again.

'Umm Spike?'

'Yeah pet?'

'You have something in your pocket'

'like what?'

'Have a look.' Willow instructed.

I placed my hand in my pocket and pulled out Buffy's thong. I don't remember how that got there, but I guessed it was something wasn't used to seeing. Me walking around with a thong in my pocket. I walked back to Buffy's room and slowly opened the door, throwing the thong in, then quietly closing it again.

'Not a word'

'Why would I tell? You could rip my throat out.' She reasoned.

She approached the kitchen table and sat down in a chair. After looking for something to snack on, but finding nothing, I sat with her. Willow sighed, but then her head shot up instantly when a door creaked. A sleepy Buffy emerged into view and gave us both a good morning wave, then headed to the bathroom. Willow stared, looking like she was about to say something but she kept it to herself. I then noticed that Buffy had walked to the bathroom in nothing.

'Not a word' Willow breathed.

At least the witch caught on quick. I walked over to the bathroom and waited for Buffy to open the door. As soon as she did, I strode in, took her fluffy white towel off the hook and wrapped Buffy up in it.

'Oh god, Willow. She-'

'She promised not to say a word' I said

Buffy looked relieved, but still not quite ok with walking out there again. I rolled my eyes and hoisted her over my shoulder. Striding out of the bathroom and heading towards the bedroom, I gave a wink to Red, who just sat there gobsmacked. Buffy however, playfully kicked and complained about having a fear of heights. I placed her back on the ground when we got inside her room and she instantly gathered her clothes to get dressed. I backed out of the room and turned to face a stunned Willow.

'Not a word' she repeated.

Five minutes later, Buffy came hurrying out, while still fixing her shirt. I had sprawled myself out on a sofa, while Willow had taken the other.

'Hey Will. Where's Dawn?' Buffy asked.

'We ran into Xander while we were exploring. He wanted to show her something special' Willow looked sour. 'I wasn't allowed to go. It's top secret.'

'Aww it's ok Will. It's probably a surprise'

Willow looked a little less sour. Considering what Buffy had just said, she smiled and bounced on the sofa.

'You know what? Maybe you're right' she agreed.

'So Dawn's with the whelp, where's Rupert?' I asked, though not really caring.

'Well that's why I came here. He found a shop for lease and wanted to show everyone. He asked to meet us all there after dusk.' Red explained.

'I bumped into him on the way home' she said seeing my look of disbelief.

'So how was Dawn with the charms?' Buffy asked.

'You're letting her do spells now?' I asked incredulously.

It was one thing for Dawn to do research, but completely another for Dawn to take part in spells. If we were in Sunnydale Buffy would have never have allowed it.

'well she was having a lil' trouble with them' Willow replied. 'She needs to learn on focusing on a particular object. She was all over the place.'

'Sounds like Dawn' Buffy laughed.

Both of them continued the conversation whilst ignoring me, so I made myself comfortable. It could be a while before I was acknowledged.

A while later:

'So Spike what do you think?' Willow asked.

'Huh?'

'You fell asleep, didn't you?'

'No.'

'Sure Spike. What do you think about going to check out the shop then?'

'Let's go then love.'

Turns out, I hadn't been acknowledged for longer than I thought. I had slept until dusk, while Buffy and Willow had talked and gossiped no doubt. I wouldn't be surprised if I'd had a make over while sleeping. And because I couldn't see my reflection in a mirror, I would have no idea if I was walking down the street with eyeliner or blush all over my face. The eyeliner I could deal with, if applied properly, but not blush. Or anything else for that matter.

I lifted myself off the sofa, grabbed my duster and followed them both out the door. Buffy locked the door and together we all ventured to the elevators. We reached the lobby and strode out into the night.

We were halfway there according to Red when Buffy realised she didn't have a jumper and that it was starting to get chilly. Without thinking, I shrugged my duster off and draped it off her shoulders. She thanked me and pulled it on. It was a bit big on her, but it didn't matter. As long as she was happy and well. I could deal with the cold. I was after all dead.

We walked along in almost complete silence with the occasional word coming from Red, who was excited about the possibility of another magic shop. Buffy snuggled into my side and I wound my arm around her shoulders. She sighed and melted into my side more than I thought possible. It was probably the duster; it was after all too big for her. I smirked and then it was just peaceful silence, not even Willow spoke, as we made our way around the bend to the store for lease.