Chapter 7

Buffy's tutor had just left for the day. Idly she made her way into Tara's room to fetch Conner. Tara was sitting on the bay window reading as Buffy entered the room. Buffy walked over to Conner who was sitting on the floor playing. Tara looked up from her book a knowing smile plastered across her face.

"Did you have a good night?," Tara asked.

"I guess thanks for watching Conner," Buffy said.

"No problem, anytime," Tara offered.

"Well I'll take Conner off your hands," Buffy said as she lifted the child.

"Alright see you later," Tara said as Buffy left.

Angelus sat in his office thinking about his wife's behavior. He had really enjoyed the previous night, but he was also confused. Why had she suddenly changed her mind about him, about their relationship. Picking up the phone he quickly made a phone call then hung up and called home. Tara answered the phone and he asked to speak with his wife.

"Hello," he heard her sweet voice come over the line.

"Buffy I made reservations for us tonight at seven," he explained.

"Okay how should I dress?," she asked.

"Why don't you go buy yourself something nice. New dress, shoes, earrings, the works," he offered.

"Okay see you tonight," she said.

"I'll be there by 6:30," he said before hanging up.

Buffy quickly arranged for Tara to watch Conner for the night again. She felt really bad about it and planned on talking to Angelus about getting a sitter for him as soon as possible. Making her way out to William's house she knocked on the door.

"Hey pet," William drawled.

"I need a ride to the mall," she explained.

"Sure thing pet," he said as he shut the door behind him.

"Thanks William," Buffy said as they walked toward the garage.

"You know I think I'll miss taking you places when you get your license," William said.

"Yeah if I ever get my license," Buffy mused.

William chuckled with her at her words. Buffy's driving lessons were definitely not going well. She'd already made the grounds crew have to replace two gardens, a portion of the fence, and the mailbox in the span of one week. For the time being William was driving. He'd planned on talking to Angelus about getting her some professional help for her driving.

"So what are you getting at the mall?," William asked making conversation.

"A new dress and stuff for dinner tonight," Buffy revealed.

"Another fancy dinner party at the mansion?," William asked.

"No Angelus is taking me out to dinner. He got reservations and everything," Buffy revealed.

"Wow so I take it you two are getting along better then?," William asked.

"I guess so," Buffy said not revealing much else.

Buffy had finally found the perfect dress. She hoped Angelus would like. William had assured her that Angelus would have to be crazy not to like it. Buffy had smiled widely then stepped back into the dressing room. She quickly purchased the dress then went looking for matching shoes. She'd found the perfect pair along with a clutch purse and some jewelry. Finally her shopping complete they left the mall.

Buffy spent the rest of the afternoon readying herself for the evening at hand. She had just put the finishing touches on when Tara entered her room.

"Wow you look amazing," Tara exclaimed.

"Thank you," Buffy blushed.

"Angelus is downstairs in the main foyer waiting for you," Tara explained.

"Oh okay thank you. And thank you for watching Conner," Buffy said as she grabbed her purse and fled the room.

Buffy made her way quickly down the stairs. Angelus' gaze was immediately captured as he saw his wife descending the massive stair case. He had never seen her look more gorgeous since they'd met. The dress she had picked was absolutely exquisite. Buffy stopped dead in her tracks when she saw his face.

"It's too much isn't it? I'll go change," she said as she turned to go back upstairs.

"No, Eliz… uh Buffy no you look absolutely gorgeous," he assured her.

"Really you're sure the dress isn't too much?," she asked a little self consciously.

"For what I have planned for now no, but later…," he trailed off when he saw Buffy blush.

"Well lets go then," she said.

"You're beautiful when you blush," Angelus said as he bent in for a kiss.

Buffy had been a little surprised when his lips had captured hers. She was even more surprised by his behavior. She guessed what her friends said about men was true. They all did think with one part of their body and it definitely wasn't their heads. Buffy returned the kiss then allowed him to lead her out to the awaiting limo. Once they were both seated in the backseat Angelus waved to the driver signaling for him to drive. Quickly he pressed the button to raise the window that separated the driver from them. Turning to Buffy he intently stared at her.

"Why do you keep staring?," she asked blushing deeply.

"I'm just trying to figure you out," he admitted.

"I… wh… what do you mean?," she asked.

"When my father forced this on me I vowed to myself that I would never… well… that I wouldn't like it one bit. However these resent changes have served to make me go back on my word," he explained.

"I… I'm sorry," she said.

"Don't be I like this better. You really are a wonderful and beautiful girl and I think we can make this work between us," he explained further.

"I see," Buffy said as she turned to gaze out the window.

"Buffy," he said as he gently grabbed her face and guided her to look at him, "I'm not saying that every thing is perfect or that it ever will be, but like you said we're married now. There is nothing we can do to change that. We should do our best to make this as easy between us as possible. It looks like we've arrived we'll finish this later for now lets have a nice evening," he said as he slid out of the car extending his hand in order to help her out as well.

The restaurant Angelus had picked had been exquisite. They'd made polite conversation through out the whole affair. Mostly they talked about Buffy. He wanted to learn more about her. Every time she had tried to steer the conversation towards Angelus he had quickly changed the subject back to her. Finally they had finished the meal. Angelus pulled her up from her chair and took her out to the small dance floor in the center for the restaurant. Feeling her warm body pressed against him reminded him of their activities the previous night and this morning. Stamping down his passion he whisked her from the floor and the restaurant to the limo.

Buffy had become nervous when he suddenly pulled her from the restaurant. Seeing the champagne she picked it up and grabbed a glass. Angelus took them from her and poured her half a glass. "Not too much now I want you sober," he said as he sat the bottle out of her reach. Buffy blushed then started sipping on her glass. Angelus was content to just stare at her until finally they reached the house. Angelus quickly picked her up and carried her up the stairs to their bedroom depositing her gently on the massive bed.

Angelus quickly divested himself of his socks and shoes followed by his shirt and pants. Buffy laid back on the bed nervously waiting for his next move. Slowly he placed one knee on the bed followed by the other. Slowly he stalked his way up to her gliding his hands under her dress and up her legs as he went. Soon he had the red halter dress off of her and she lay there only in a pair of thong under ware. Angelus smiled slyly as he began to kiss his way up and down and her neck causing her to giggle.

Angelus quickly pulled his boxers off and discarded them somewhere on the floor. Smiling he grabbed onto her under ware with his teeth and pulled them down and off of her. Buffy giggled as his nose tickled her. Kissing his way back up her leg then her taut abdomen he ended his journey with a passionate lip lock. Buffy willingly opened for him as he slid his member slowly inside her. Arching her back as she felt him fill her she relished in the small kisses he continued to pepper her with. Soon their gentle love making had turned into a raucous bout of carnal lust. Their bodies colliding together until finally they both erupted into screams of pleasure. Exhausted Angelus rolled over and pulled her into his arms. Pillowing her head on his chest Buffy let out a contented sigh as she closed her eyes letting sleep over take her.

Soon Angelus could hear her here breathing even out signaling that she was asleep. Staring down at her petite form he found him self startled by her beauty. He figured that if he wasn't careful he might find himself falling for her. He had never been a one woman man and he didn't intend to start anytime soon. However the small blonde cradled on his chest might have something to say about that. He'd never planned on their relationship escalating to this level. Sighing he shook the thoughts from his head and closed his eyes. He would have to think about this later when he didn't have her naked lithe form pressed against him.