Sorry it's been so long since an update. My notebook cord shorted out and I had to wait for HP to send me a replacement. I will be update my stories more now. Thanks to all who reviewed and are enjoying this story. Just a warning Angelus is not nice in this fic. And yes Buffy is sort of out of character, but I'm sure she will find her fire again. You'll just have to keep reading to find out.

Chapter 3

Groaning as the bedside alarm went off Buffy hit the button then sat up. She really did not want to go to school, however going was much better then the alternative. Searching through her newly bought clothes she sighed realizing her normal school clothes were still in Angelus' closet. Shrugging she pulled out a skirt and nice blouse. This would just have to do. She lightly did her make up then made her way to the kitchen. She was surprised to find Tara up and milling around the kitchen. "Morning," Buffy yawned as she rummaged through the cupboards. "Breakfast will be done in a few," Tara said as she flipped the pancakes. Taking her seat at the breakfast bar Buffy patiently waited. Tara placed the two plates filled with pancakes at the bar. "Angelus left for work already," Tara informed the young girl. Visibly Buffy relaxed upon learning she would not have to see him yet. Finishing her breakfast Buffy quickly washed her plate and fork. "Um Tara I need a ride to school," Buffy explained. Smiling Tara stood and walked to the phone, "William… hey Bu… I mean Mrs. Rayne needs a ride… alright." Tara hung the phone up, "He said meet him downstairs in the garage." Buffy let out a sigh of relief, "Thanks for breakfast I'll see you later."

Bounding into the garage Buffy smiled when William opened the back door to the car for her. "Actually I'd rather sit up front," she said as she opened the door. William nodded then got in the driver's seat.

"So where to pet?," he asked as he started the engine.

"Do you know where Hemery High is?," she asked.

"Yeah my kid sister goes there maybe you know her. Dawn Wright?," he curiously asked.

"Hmmm no I don't think so. What grade is she in?," Buffy asked making polite conversation.

"Sophomore what about yourself?," he asked.

"Senior that's why I don't know her," Buffy reasoned.

The rest of the drive was pretty silent. Half way there William pointed out the radio telling her to listen to whatever she wanted. Glad for a reprieve from the silence she settled on a pop station. Finally they arrived in front of the school. "Well pet I'll pick you and my sis up here at 3:15," William said before driving off.

Arriving home at 2:35 Angelus wondered what his new wife had been up to. He needed to speak to her about a few things. Explain to her what her wifely duties would include. Knocking on her door he was annoyed when there was no answer. Opening the door her peered in not seeing her. He made his way to the entertainment room still not finding her. He found Tara doing a load of laundry. "Have you seen Elizabeth?," he asked. Quizzically Tara furrowed her brow, "Eliza- oh you mean Buffy. Yeah she went to school this morning. She should be home by four." Curtly Angelus nodded then went to his study.

Buffy slid into the back of the car followed by a tall slender girl. "Hey Dawnie this is Elizabeth Rayne," William introduced the two girls. Dawn looked from William then to the girl next to her. She was about to speak when Buffy spoke up.

"I go by Buffy. It's nice to meet you," Buffy said.

"Wait am I missing something here. I never knew he had a sister," Dawn said surprised.

"No love this is Angelus' new wife. I plum forgot you were gone this weekend and knew nothing of it," he chuckled.

"What? But you're… I just mean… how old are you?," Dawn asked.

"Now don't be rude Dawnie," William admonished.

Buffy smiled weakly, but avoided the question. She hadn't told anyone at school that she had married. She had even hidden her rings in her back pack. The thought reminding her to put them back on. William cocked an eyebrow as he watched through the rearview mirror her take the rings out of the bag and put them on her left hand.

As soon as Buffy entered the wing Angelus was calling for her. Timidly she entered his office. Without even looking up Angelus motioned for her to take a seat. Easing into the chair she began to nervously fidget with her hands. Standing up from his desk he paced back and forth.

Finally he turned and began to speak, "You are my wife and we need to set down some ground rules. There will be no more school. Instead you will have a tutor four days a week. Meals are your responsibility. William will take you to the DMV in order to procure your learners permit. He will also teach you how to drive," he explained then pulled out a large manila envelope. "In here is your credit card for any purchases as well as an emergency card. You also have a checking account. Each month $5000 will be put into it. This is your allowance. Do not ask me for more then that. Perhaps in the future we can discuss a raise in allowance once you've proven you understand your wifely duties. Do you have any questions?," he asked as he stared pointedly at her.

"Um no, but I'd rather go to school. It's my senior year and…," she started to stammer out before being cut off.

"You will be educated to higher standards then Hemery High School," he said with a sneer, "This is not up for discussion. I expect dinner at six."

Figuring the conversation had ended Buffy stood and quietly left the study. Making her way into the kitchen she was at a loss as to what to prepare for dinner. Humming merrily Tara entered the kitchen and began to pull things out of the fridge. "Hey Buffy what are you up to?," Tara asked as she pulled out a frying pan. "Um… I'm suppose to make dinner… actually I'm responsible for all the meals… I don't know how to cook… and I know you've helped a lot already… well you see I really can't cook… Last time… well you don't want to hear about last time… oh I'm babbling… I'm sorry," Buffy began to prattle.

"Tell you what I'll cook dinner and you can watch. It'll be our little secret," Tara offered.

"Really you would do that?," Buffy asked.

"Sure and I'll even give you some cooking lessons if you'd like," Tara proposed.

"That would be wonderful," Buffy breathed relieved to have a little help.

Nearly an hour later dinner was ready and set out on the dining room table. Tentatively Buffy made her way to Angelus' office. Hesitantly she knocked on the door and waited. "What?," he hollered out gruffly in response. "Um dinner's ready," she stuttered out before scurrying away from the door just missing him as he stormed out and down the hallway. Buffy followed him as quickly as she could into the dining room. Angelus was already seated and eating when she took her own seat. Through out dinner Buffy didn't try and start any conversation nor did Angelus look like he wanted any. When he was through he merely threw his napkin atop his plate and left the dining room. Breathing a sigh of relief Buffy cleared the table then retired to her own room.

The annoying sound of her alarm woke Buffy early the next morning. Although Angelus had told her she would not be attending school she decided to anyways. She was his wife not his child she could do as she pleased. At least that's what she kept repeating to herself over and over again. Quickly dressing and grabbing a muffin from the kitchen she made her way out to the garage. She smiled upon seeing William already in the car and waiting for her.

"I figured you'd go anyway so I thought I'd wait on you," William revealed.

"You'll take me even though he told you not to?," Buffy questioned.

"Yeah pet I'll take you. He'll be mad throw a little fit then he'll get over it," William explained.

"Where's Dawn?," Buffy asked.

"She takes the early bus. She's in the band and they meet up in the mornings," he explained.

Angelus was furious when he got home and learned that his wife had directly disobeyed him. He was even angrier when William chuckled at his out rage. Slamming the door shut behind him Angelus fled the garage. William leaned against the car and checked his watch, 2:15 still an hour until he needed to go pick them up.

For a fleeting moment Angelus thought that maybe he would show up at her school and drag her out of class. No he would go and pick her up himself. Finally he had calmed down enough to leave his office. He made his way back down to the garage just in time to see William getting ready to leave.

"You can pick up your sister, however I will be picking up my wife," he growled as he grabbed the keys to the black Lexus.

"Peaches just let it go. I'll grab them both then you can growl your anger at her when she gets home," William reasoned.

"Spike don't fucking start with me. You knew not to take her. You directly disobeyed me," Angelus said turning his anger on William.

"Yeah yeah and since when do I follow fucking orders. Whatever mate. Do what you will," William said as he climbed into his car.

Angelus leered at the man as he drove away then got into his own car. It was a short drive to Hemery High and he pulled up just as William was leaving. He was relieved to see Buffy standing on the sidewalk. He figured William would have taken her home anyways.

Nervously Buffy opened the back door to the car. "Sit up front," Angelus growled. Quickly she sat her bag on the seat and shut the door then got in the front. They were out of the parking lot and well on their way home before Angelus spoke.

"What part of no more school were you confused about?," he asked pointedly.

"I… uh… well I'm not a child," she said repeating her mantra from the morning.

"Not a child? Well that remains to be seen," he snorted. "You disobey me again and I will cut your freedom even further," he threatened.

The car ride was completely silent the rest of the way home. Once the engine was cut off both exited the car then slammed the doors and stormed their way inside. William couldn't help but laugh at the display as he watched the two storm away with twin attitudes. Buffy made her way to her room slamming and locking the door behind her. Angelus made his way to his office and did the same. Once six o'clock came Angelus made his way to the dining room to find no dinner. Fuming he made his way to her room and began to bang on the door.

"Go away!," she screamed.

"Open this door now," he hollered back.

"Just leave me alone," she sobbed back.

"Open it now or I will bust it down," he warned.

Refusing to budge she said nothing in return. Soon she heard him pounding once again. Nearly five minutes passed of him beating on the door before he ceased. She barely made out a soft female voice speaking before she heard Angelus storm off. Buffy was relieved when she heard nothing on the other side of the door. Exhausted she laid on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

Angelus was beyond angry. If it hadn't been for Tara talking some sense into him he would have broke down the door. However, Tara was right, what was he going to do once he got in? Finally he calmed enough to call down to the main dining hall and have dinner brought up. What was he going to do with this girl? He would be damned if he would initiate any divorce proceedings. Why should she get 30% of his estate? He didn't know how this was going to work between the two of them, but it would just have to.