Buffy held on to Angel's arm as they watched the Cassalia Estate burst into flames.
"So...do you like my pyrotechnics?" Doyle asked, turning to Angel.
"Fabulous, Doyle." Angel had an unusual expression on his face, as if he had more to say but he didn't know what to say.
"Think it was worth it?" Buffy wondered.
"Yeah, I do," Angel answered, leaning in for a kiss. Everyone looked at them quizzically.
"Ahem," Doyle cleared his throat. "What's up with you two?"
"Apparently they fuck and it's none of our business, so I learned this morning," Gunn replied. "And forget about them. We've got more important things to discuss like HOW THE HECK did Doyle get to be a part of your plan to take down your uncle while no one else knew a thing?"
"Well, he's good at looking like an innocent dumb ass, plus he listens to me. You all should try that some day," Angel said flatly. "Anyways, you okay sis?"
"Yup I'm fine Angel. A little dazed and shocked, but I'm fine," Cathy said.
"Everyone else?"
"We're all good," Buffy stated with a smile.
"I love you Buffy."
"I love you Angel...even if you're a cocky asshole," she giggled and pulled him down for another sweet kiss.
"Hey, Gunn?" Angel called.
"Uh huh?"
"You know that later I'm gonna have it off with you for disobeying me right?"
Gunn sighed. "I figured that was coming."
"You know it," Angel smirked.
A few weeks later, on the beach...
The sun was bright and warm. The sky was clear and cloudless. Angel was standing on the sand, the deep blue water of the Mediterranean Sea touching his feet.
In his arms, he held his one and only true love. Together, they stared at the mountains in the distance, thinking about absolutely nothing.
"Angel?" Buffy broke the silence.
"Yeah Baby?" he replied, look down at her round hazel eyes, which were filled with so much love. God, she's beautiful! he thought to himself.
"I'm pregnant. You're gonna be a daddy," she revealed tentatively.
"Oh, Buffy! That's..." He paused for a moment. "That's amazing!"
She buried her head in his chest. "Yeah, it is pretty incredible. So is all that crap about us not being able to be together over now?"
"Yes, of course. Definitely over. We are going to be happy," he said firmly, as he thought about all the things he could do to her once they got back to his room at the villa.
They stared into each other's eyes for a long while before connecting their lips in a passionate kiss.
The warm summer winds went on blowing softly as the two lovers stood on the shore ensconced in each other's arms, the sea's waves at their feet.
Oh yes, we will be happy.