What Should Have Happened

By
Lee

SUMMARY: Here's 'What Should Have Happened'

DISTRIBUTION: Ask

DISCLAIMER: Not owned by me. Joss and WB.

RATING: NC-17 (to be on the safe side)

PART 1
Angel awoke and raised himself up, pillowing his head in his hand. He was content to watch the girl he loved sleep. He watched as her chest rose and fell with her every breath. He delight in the feel of her warm body pressed against his cool one. At this moment in time he was the happiest being in the universe. There was only one thing that could make him happier, them living a normal life with lots of happy children while they grew old together. It was something that would never happen but he could dream, couldn't he?

As he watched, her peaceful slumber was becoming anything but. She was soon thrashing about moaning the word no over and over. Angel pulled her tightly to him whispering soothing words, trying to calm her. Buffy's sleep ended abruptly as she sat up screaming for him not to leave her.

"Angel?" Buffy asked unsure of where she was, it took her a moment to get her bearings.

"Yeah Baby, I'm right here. Your safe I'll never let anything happen to you." He clasp her body tightly to his. What ever the dream, it had disturbed her greatly. Angel felt her shiver in his embrace. "Buffy I'm here and I will never leave you I promise. Now tell me what your dream was about." Seeing her reluctance he tried to reassure her. "Please tell me so I can help you, I love you, and I can't stand to see you so afraid."

"Oh Angel I had a terrible nightmare. We made love and you lost your soul. There was a clause in the curse, if you were ever happy, truly happy the curse would break and you'd lose your soul. When I woke up you were gone, then you came back and said such cruel things to me." She was sobbing at the memory.

"Oh Buffy, baby I would never do such a thing." It hurt that she had thought he would treat her like that.

"NO, no it wasn't you it was your demon. You could never say those things, you are the most loving caring person I know. Even in my dream I knew it wasn't you. It just hurt so much to know I caused you to lose your soul. That it was all my fault."

"Buffy you could never cause me to lose my soul. You made me happier than I have been in two hundred and forty years and I still have my soul. So you see it was just a dream." Angel cuddled Buffy closer and kissed her deeply as he ran his hands soothingly across her back.

"The first part wasn't a dream was it? We really made love didn't we?" She was afraid that had also been a dream.

"No, that was no dream." Angel said with a huge grin on his face."You aren't sorry we made love now? Are you?" He was terrified she regretted what had happened and would never want to see him again.

"No of course I don't, it was better than I ever dreamed it could be. I had no idea I could ever feel things like that, and when you drank from me I thought I would die from pleasure. You never told me it would be that wonderful." Buffy said as she covered his face with kisses. Her hands traveled over his chest and back then down to his hips and back up.

"Oh Baby, do you have any idea what you are doing to me?" He pulled her to him crushing her bare breast to his chest. He could feel her nipples harden against him and he let out a low growl. "Baby if you don't stop right now I won't be able to control myself."

"Oooo that sounds like fun" Buffy giggled.

"Buffy I'm serious" Angel groaned out. To prove his point he rubbed his rock hard erection against her thigh. Buffy rubbed back with her thigh. "Are you sure Baby? I don't want to hurt you, you must be sore from earlier."

Buffy continued to rub her body playfully against Angel's. "I'm fine, you know Slayer healing and all." Angel growled loudly catching her by surprise. She started against him.

Angel couldn't believe the growl that erupted from him. He was more aroused than he could every remember being in his long life, and the reason lay before him. His beautiful Buffy, his love, his woman, his life. "I'm sorry, its just... too much. Sensory overload." He looked away from her ashamed of acting like an animal.

"Hey." She said as she took his face in his hands and turned him to face her. "Don't be sorry."

"Buffy I growled at you like some kind of animal. Why would you want to stay with me? I'm a demon Buffy, worst than an animal." Angel sighed. "I'll go sleep on the couch, you ah.." Angel looked at the only woman he would ever love and realized he would probably never see her after this. She would realize what a mistake she made and either stake him or tell him to leave and never return. If that were the case he would rather she shove a stake through his unbeating heart. He would never be able to live without her again. "You take the bed." He started to throw off the covers when he was pined to the bed.

"You're not going anywhere." Buffy looked at him through hurt eyes. "You growled, so what. Xander made me so mad the other day I growled at him. I don't care about that, in fact I kinda liked it. You just surprised me that's all."

"Your sure I didn't scare you?" He asked afraid of the answer.

"I faced the Master, the Three, and all kind of creepy crawly's, you don't scare me. In fact you're my cuddly vamp." Buffy answered.

Angle raised an eyebrow, "Cuddly vamp? That's a new one on me."

Buffy smiled, "It's kinda like a teddy bear but with fangs." Her face turning red at the admission.

"I can live with that, but just don't let it get around. I doubt I would be taken seriously if that got out."

Buffy laughed at the image that popped into her head. "Now tell me what you meant by sensory overload." She asked unable to keep her hands off of him.

"You," He gestured to her body. "This. Your scent," He moved to her neck and inhaled deeply. "Everyone has a unique scent. You smell of vanilla. Very erotic and sensual. The sent of your blood." Buffy's hand went to her neck. "Yes, I can smell it. It is very strong." He kissed and licked his mark. "It is also on both of us here," He ran his hand down her thighs making her tremble. Than ran it slowly back up her thigh to brush her hot center. "and here."

As his hand passed over she moaned and arched into his touch. Her hands traveled over his back and into his hair caressing and fondling everywhere she could touch. Buffy loved the feel of his hard body under her hands, she still found it hard to believe Angel was making love to her. He had told her last night that she was his. His true love, his mate, his and only his. She felt him begin to trail kiss down her body, stopping at her breast to feast. Driving her crazy with his mouth and hands. When she was beyond thought he continued to his final destination, he teased her mercilessly until all she could do was react. When he entered her again she screamed in climax. As Buffy felt Angel near his peak she felt the overwhelming urge to please him as much as he had pleased her.

Angel could hold back no longer, his culmination was upon him. He roared as he sank his fangs into his lovers yielding neck the tender skin parted and surrendered it's bounty. He drank deeply relishing the emotions and shear power that flowed into him. He lost himself in her love for him, something he never thought he would find. He was jolted from his revere when he felt a sharp bite on his neck increasing his pleasure tenfold. He returned to his lovers neck and licked at his mark unaware of anything but his mate.

As Buffy came back to herself she became aware of several things at once. First she had bitten Angel, hard. Second she had drawn blood and like the taste of it. Third Angel was licking her neck and he was purring. Purring? No it must be something else vampires don't purr. They're not cats, maybe something was wrong. "Angel" Buffy stroked his back and the purring became louder. "Angel?" This time Buffy shook him. "Angel" she said louder.

Angel became mindful of the fact he was being shaken then he heard his name being called. "Buffy? Is something wrong?" He was a bit confused.

"No, are you OK? You were making a noise kinda like..." She hesitated not wanting to sound silly.

"What is it Baby?" He responded as he withdrew from her and shifted his weight off of her small frame. "What kind of noise? I didn't scare you again did I?"

"No, it wasn't a scary kinda sound, and I told you before you never scare me."

"Well then what kind of sound was it?" Angel was clearly confused.

"It sounded like a... purr." She said quietly. "Like a cat, ya know.

Angel had no idea he had been purring but it made perfect sense. Looking at his lover he smiled blithely. "Yes I was purring." He went on to explain. "You see when a vampire is completely happy and contented with there mate he or she will purr. It's not something you see very often, most demons can't love. So not many even know about it."

"So I know something that even Giles doesn't know?" At his nod Buffy cracked a huge smile. "Awesome." Then she yawned.

Angel noticed how tired Buffy was becoming. "Go to sleep my love." He leaned in to kiss her, and noticed the taste of blood in her mouth but not her own. "Buffy, there's blood in your mouth. Where did it come from." He asked afraid of the answer.

"Oh, that. I bit you when I came." She answered sleepily. "You taste good. 'Night." She kissed him one more time then cuddled up against his chest and fell into a sound sleep.

The ramifications of Buffy's actions were not lost on Angel. What affect would his blood have on her, she seemed fine. He was sure she had not gotten enough to change her. He tried to reason out the possible consequences of tonight's events, but he was too tired. He fell asleep with his love completely happy for the first time in a very long time.

Angel came rushing into the room. "I'm here Baby. Is something wrong, did you have another bad dream?" He looked at her concern evident in his gaze.

"No. No, when I woke up and you were gone." She stopped and took a deep breath. "I remembered my dream and.... I'm sorry I just started to freak."

"I'm sorry Buffy I didn't mean to frighten you. I thought you might be hungry, and I didn't have any food here so I went to the market." Angel quickly went to the kitchen and returned with a tray filled with food. "I wasn't sure what you would want so I brought an assortment." He said giving her a smile.

"This is great, thank you. Why don't you come back to bed and we can cuddle while I eat." Buffy gave him a burning look.

"Don't need to ask me twice." Angel said as he striped out of his cloths.

"This is delicious, where did you get it?"

"This little diner just down from the market." Angel pulled Buffy into his arms and took the fork she had been using and started to feed her. "Are you sure you like it, if not I could get you something else."

"No Angel this is fine, in fact it's great. Your going to have to tell me where this place is so I can go there." Buffy took the last bite of her breakfast and washed it down with a large glass of juice. When she was done she turned and kissed her love. It quickly turned into more than a simple kiss.

Angel set Buffy's breakfast dishes on his night stand and pulled her closer to him. He loved the feel of her body, he could never get enough of her. He wanted to lose himself in her and never find his way back. That's what he wanted but he need to talk to her about last night. True she looked fine, but she had ingested his blood and he wasn't sure what that would do to her. When she leaned into him and kissed him, he forgot everything but her. He deepened the kiss and it took on a life of it's own.

"Well here's something you don't see every day." A New York accented voice called out. "A Slayer and a vampire in bed together." He said with a laugh.

Angel quickly pulled the covers over Buffy and himself. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a short gaudily dressed man. "Whistler what are you doing here? And why couldn't you knock like a normal person?"

"Angel do you know this guy?" Buffy was clearly confused, where had this guy come from and why didn't they hear him come in.

The odd little man spoke. "The name's Whistler. I work for The Powers that Be, help them keep the balance and all." He said giving Buffy a short bow. "I came with some information about the Judge. Spike and Drusilla are going to take him to the Sunnydale mall tonight for a trial run, so to speak."

Angel was not happy with the way Whistler looked at Buffy as he spoke. Knowing his love was naked under the covers, with Whistler standing in his bedroom, was causing him great distress. Angel jumped from the bed pulling Whistler into the living room. "Wait here while we get dressed, then we'll talk.

Whistler smiled, amused at Angle's actions. He was far from being a modern man of the nineties. If fact he didn't think Angel would ever change, but with what was coming that was not entirely a bad thing.

Angel walked back into the bedroom to find Buffy still under the covers. He looked into her eyes and grinned, "I'm sorry about that he always pops up at the worst times." Angel turned towards his dresser and retrieved a pair of sweat pants slipping them on as he grabbed a T-shirt. Turning back to Buffy he noticed she was blushing. Concerned Whistler had embarrassed her with his abrupt entrance, Angle moved to comfort her. "Buffy, I'm sorry about Whistler, he should know better than to just show-up in someone's bedroom like that." He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. Then he smelt her arousal.

Buffy held onto Angel not wanting to look him in the face. When he had walked in to the room she was stunned by his body. She had seen him without his shirt several times and liked what she saw. Despite having made love to him twice in the past few hours she had not seen this much of him. She had been shy so Angel had dimmed the lights and she had looked away when he undressed. "That's not it, well not all of it anyway." She struggled to voice her thoughts and feelings. "It's just... Last night I didn't see... I mean I didn't see so much of you and when you walked in."

Now he understood, she had been shy and he had dimmed the lights to ease her discomfort. He had reminded himself she was only seventeen years old and a virgin. It was her first experience with love making and she was nervous. Buffy may be the Slayer but she was still innocent when it came to sex. "Why don't we talk about this after Whistler leaves." He said and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "You get dressed and I'll see what he wants." At her nod he left her to dress.

Angel was not a happy vampire, he was seething over the fact that Whistler had barged into his bedroom. He and Buffy had been in bed naked, they did not need an audience. "Whistler if you ever come into my....." Angel stopped as he saw Buffy enter the room wearing one of his button down shirts. It was blue and came down to her knees. He was amazed at how good she looked in his cloths. Just the thought of her in his shirt made him want to take her back to his bed and never let her leave.

"Wow! You have got to be the best looking slayer in the past thousand years." Whistler exclaimed as Buffy entered the room.

"Shut up Whistler." Angel growled in a menacing voice.

"Hey man, I'm only stating a fact. I know she's yours. It's not like you haven't marked her. I don't think anyone will be able to miss the fact she's taken."

"Marked me? I don't understand, what are you talking about?" Buffy was clearly confused.

"He's marked you as his." Seeing she was still confused Whistler continued. "He marked you as his mate, his partner, his consort, his spouse, his wife."

Buffy's face lit up. "You mean we're married?"

"Well in a word, yes. You sealed the bargain when you bit him, and tasted his blood." Whistler was highly amused at the look on Angel's face. After almost two hundred and forty five years one would think he would be harder to embarrass. But he was still an eighteenth century Catholic boy at heart. "This was meant to happen, why do you think you bit him? You two were fated to fall in love you will be almost unstoppable as a team. You will spend the rest of your lives together." He turned his attention to Angel. "Now as to the reason I didn't take the time to knock. It was recently brought to our attention your curse had a break clause in it. If you were ever truly happy your demon would return. I gotta tell you it took some doing to fix that, those gypsy's don't mess around when they curse someone. We almost lost you, it was touch and go for awhile."

Buffy paled as her dream returned to her. She clutched Angle tightly. "My dream, you mean it could have happened? All those awful things could really have happened?" She silently thanked God, her Angel had not been taken away from her.

"Sorry kid we were afraid we wouldn't be able to work the spell and we wanted to warn you. So, we sent you the dream, everything is fine now Angel's soul is here to stay you two can be as happy as you want. May I be the first to congratulate you." At Buffy's blush Whistler elaborated. Picking up her hand he looked at her ring.

Seeing Whistler's interest in her birthday present Buffy spoke. "Oh, Angel gave it to me last night for my birthday. It's beautiful isn't it."

"You didn't tell her?" Whistler was perplexed, Buffy seamed to have no idea what that ring meant.

"No, things got alittle crazy last night, I planed on telling her this morning. Than you showed-up." Angel looked at Buffy apprehensively, unsure of how he was going to explain things.

"Angel, what is it? Is something wrong?" With all that had been revealed Buffy was scared something was wrong.

"Nothings wrong Baby. I'll tell you everything later. When were alone." Angel hugged her to him.

"Well I'll leave you two kids to talk. Be seeing ya. Oh bye the way if you have any questions about the curse talk to your computer teacher. You may also want thank her." With that Whistler disappeared.

Angel picked Buffy and sat down on the couch with her in his lap. He held her close and kissed her. He only hoped she would not be mad when he told her about the ring. She had seamed excited when Whistler had mentioned that they were now bonded together. He hoped she would take the ring as well. "First, we are bonded, married if you will. When a vampire takes a mate they exchange blood to form a bond. They will feel what the other feels, know where the other is, be able to find each other at all times. It is like your mate is a part of you. Like you are two parts of a whole." He watched her for her reaction hoping she would accept it.

"Oh Angel this is so awesome we're married and will be together always." She stopped and got a thoughtful look on her face. "Ya know, I thought I knew what you were feeling I just wasn't sure. Now I won't have to pry information out of you. I'll know what your feeling. When you get depressed I can come and cheer you-up. This is just so great." Buffy's smile was bright enough to light the entire town for a month.

Angel knew she was happy, for the life of him he couldn't figure out why. She was bonded to a demon for God's sake. He knew he had to tell her the rest of it. "The second thing I need to tell you is the ring I gave you is considered a wedding ring were I come from. People could not always afford a wedding so they would exchange these rings as a symbol of there commitment and love." He waited for her reaction to this latest bit of information. Would she be as happy about the ring as the bonding? He waited as she stared at him. Then he felt her emotions and was taken aback.

Buffy stared at Angel in awe, he was her husband, her mate. She had been the one to initiate the mating with the vampire but he had all ready considered her his wife. She was ecstatic, what girl wouldn't be she was married to the most gorgeous man she had ever seen. He was kind and thoughtful, brave and could help her with slaying. She would not have to worry about him like she would a normal guy and she loved him. She had loved him since the first time she had seen him. When they met she could feel a connection with him something she had never felt before. "Oh Angel this is just so...." She could not finish she grabbed him in a tight hug and started to kiss him and caress him trying to show him what she could not put into words.

Angel could sense the depth of her love for him and he was thrilled that it matched his. Her soft kisses and caresses were driving him insane. He felt his passion build to an incredible level. He had to have her soon or he was sure he would combust. He pinned Buffy to the couch claiming her lips with his. Angel was beyond thought, she was his and she would know it when he was through.

Buffy could feel Angel's love for her, his passion and his need to possess her. Buffy would have been outraged if she had not felt the overwhelming love that came with all the other feelings. He was on the edge and she could feel that too. Angel quickly pined Buffy under him and began to kiss her, his hands were traveling over her in a rough demanding way. His lip were becoming more demanding and he was growling. Oh how she loved that sound the only sound she loved more was when he purred. She could feel the juices rush out of her as her body began to tingle. She wanted him as much as he wanted her. Buffy began to rub herself against Angel looking for the relief they both needed.

Angel need her desperately, he was trying to be gentle, he really was. She was his wife and this was there wedding night, she was innocent and virginal and he needed to control himself and his demon. He lost that battle when she rubbed against him and he smelled her arousal. The time for gentleness was over. Angel ripped open her shirt and attacked her breast with his mouth and hands. He sucked and nipped at one reveling at her taste, she tasted so damn good. He could stay here forever tasting her. His hands were far from idle he pinched and rolled the other nipple between his fingers giving a slight tug at the same. Then he switched, his mouth replaced his hand and he gave both breast the same attention. His free hand travailed down her body to play with her blonde curls, before slipping inside to plunge into her wetness. He used one finger than two than slipped a third in, using his hand and mouth he worked her into a frenzy.

She knew this mating was different from the others. Angel was different, he seemed more, well, like a vampire. Not like he wasn't always a vampire, but that side seemed more in control. She had only seen him like this one other time. It was at the frat party when she and Cordelia were being sacrificed to a giant snake. When he had found out she was in trouble he had gone nuts. Anyone that got in his way was fair game. He had fought with a vengeance, she was in danger and he would do whatever it took to save her. Buffy found it hard to think he was doing such incredible things to her body.

Buffy was on the verge of an orgasm when Angel's hand left her, she moaned in protest. Buffy looked up to see why Angel had stopped. He was striped out of his cloth so quickly he was almost a blur. He stood in front of her ogling her body with a hungry look as if it were his first time. He growled loudly as his face morphed into the demon he held. Then he pounced on her with an amazing speed, plunging his cold hard shaft into her hot tight core. Buffy screamed in pleasure while Angel growled, he pounded into her at an incredible pace, one that would have killed a human. He kept up the frantic pace never slowing his mouth and hands he was driving her insane with want. She needed completion, she let her hands and lips roam his body as she meet his thrust with equal force. She felt her orgasm start to flow through her body and screamed in her pleasure. Then bit Angel's neck for the second time that morning sucking like he did to hers. At his loud growl she new she had pleased him, his body tensed and he snarled as he sank his fangs into the healing mark on her neck.

Angel's vampirc side needed to assert it's dominance over it's new mate, he needed to show her he was master, he was in charge. It wasn't a very enlightened way of thinking but then again it was in the vampire's nature. He was a master vampire and she was his. His wife, his mate, his partner, his consort, his spouse. His demon had never found anyone worthy of this position, now the soul had and the demon couldn't be happier. It had been lonely for so long it needed the love that Buffy had to give and he would protect her cherish her above all else. Nothing would ever come between them. Not her family or her watcher or her friends. He looked at his mate so tiny in compression to him. Tiny but powerful. So hot, so soft, so sweet smelling, so delicious and she was all his. His for as long as they existed she would be his and only his. He growled at the thought.

These were the last coherent thoughts to enter his mind before he lost the ability to think clearly. Her hot body made the thought process nearly impossible when he was near her. Buffy had a power over him no other could ever match. He gave into the mindless pleasure there mating engendered , his mind now focused on a single task, making her his forever. This coupling was not the sealing of the mortal vows made with the ring, no this was the sealing of the blood bond that Buffy herself had initialized. The man had consummated his vows earlier with slow and tender love making. Now it was the demon's turn, and he was fulfilling his vows the only way he new how, with animalistic sex. It didn't mean he did not love his mate. Quite the opposite he loved her as much as it was possible for a demon to love. That was why he needed to show her she was his and only his. He would kill anyone who tried to take her away from him. Her love and emotions were to much for him and caused there mating to be much shorter than he would have liked. When he felt her orgasm start to flow through her body he tensed trying to make it last. When he felt her bite him he growled loudly in pleasure then sank his fangs into her neck and drank from her. Her love and satisfaction filled him and he began to purr loudly as they both collapsed in pure bliss.

The first thing Buffy became aware of was Angel licking at his mark on her neck and purring loudly. The second thing was that Angel was still inside her though he had turned them onto there sides so as not to crush her small body. The third thing was the incredible delight she felt at being held by her love as she remembered there wild love making. She could not be happier she was with her husband and she could feel his love for her through the bond they now shared. The feel of his tongue on her neck was causing her to squirm against him. She was not able to stay still he did such incredible things to her, things she was sure no one else could do. She loved him and she was now his wife, life couldn't get any better. She couldn't wait to tell Willow all about her wedding night. "Oh my God." Buffy exclaimed loudly.

"Angel stop, you didn't hurt me. It was wonderful, it was intense and I can't wait to do it again. Besides if you did hurt me I would kick your ass. After all I'm the Slayer not some ordinary human girl. I won't break a alittle rough treatment, I fight demons for a living I can definitely handle sex with you." Buffy was tired of Angel thinking he was to blame for every bad thing that happened to her or anyone else. He was having a hard time separating the demon from his true self. Well it was up to her to help him make that distinction. It was something she feared would take a long time, but she was determined to do. When Buffy set her mind to something heaven help whoever got in her way. "Now as I was going to say before you got all down on yourself. I just remembered that I have to be at school in about," She looked to the wall at the clock. "thirty minutes. And before I go I have to have a shower." Buffy said then kissed him slipped from his embrace. Buffy bent over and picked up the shirt she had worn for a brief time earlier and looked at it's torn buttons. "I hope you can sew because you ripped all the buttons off this shirt. Can't say it wasn't fun but it's kinda hard on the cloths." Looking over her shoulder she said "Coming?"

Angel looked at her in stunned silence. She had just told him in no uncertain terms that not only had he not hurt her but she wanted to do that again. He couldn't believe she had enjoyed it, and wanted to do it again. School, oh shit, he had forgotten all about that. He did not want her to leave him but he new she had to go. Her voice broke into his thoughts. "What?" He asked in confusion. Buffy held up his shirt showing him the missing buttons. Then turned and asked "coming". He would follow her anywhere and he did, right into the bathroom. He watched as she turned on the shower. "Baby I don't think it's a good idea for us to shower together. You have to go to school and if I shower with you it won't happen anytime soon." Angel's eyes took on a yellow glow for an instant then returned to there normal chocolate brown color. The thought of her slick wet body under his hands caused him to become hard once again.

Buffy looked at her new husband and felt her excitement grow. No this could not happen she had to go to school. She had to report to Giles, he had to know about the Judge and they had to find a way to kill him. If they did not her marriage to Angel would be very short. Not something she wanted to happen anytime soon. "Your right but I want to talk to you while I shower. I'll come by after school and we can go to the mall together. We'll defeat the Judge then we'll come back here and celebrate." She kissed him as she ran her hand lightly over his erection before braking away. Buffy loved the way he responded to her. She had the power to make him hard he thought she hadn't noticed but she had. She had just been to scared to do anything about it. He was a two hundred and forty three year old vampire and she was a seventeen year old school girl. He had many lovers and she had had none, he was her first. She only hoped she hadn't disappointed him. She stepped into the shower and pulled the curtain to.

Angel felt her uncertainty and wondered what had caused it. "Buffy what's wrong? I feel your uncertainty but I can't image what could case it, what's worrying you baby? Are you worried about tonight?"

Buffy felt it easier to talk through the curtain. "Kinda but that's not what bothering me." She took a deep breath and concentrated onthe emotions coming from Angel. She felt his worry but above all else she felt his love. This gave her the strength to voice her fears. "Angel was I.."

"What Baby? You can tell me anything."

"Was I okay? I mean did I do good, I was all right wasn't I?" There she had said it. Now she had to wait for his answer. She only hoped he didn't think she was some insecure kid.

Angel had not thought about this. He needed to reassure her he did not want her to think he did not appreciate the gift she had given him. "Last night was the most wonderful night in my long life. If I die tomorrow I will die a happy man. No one has ever given me as precious a gift as you have. You gave me your trust and your friendship. You gave me your love when you should have staked me. Last night you gave me your virginity you bearded your neck to me and allowed me to taste of your blood. But in answer to your question you were perfect after last night I can promise you I will never have another lover. No one could ever please me the way you did." He was pleased when he felt her uncertainty vanish in it's place he felt her joy.

"Your sure?"

"Surer than I've been about anything? Buffy you are my wife and I would never lie to you. Even if I did you would know through the bond. We will not be able to keep secretes from each other, and that scares me more than I can tell you. I have done a lot of things, things I'm not proud of. When I was a demon I did unspeakable things and I don't deserve to be this happy. I keep waiting for you to wise up and stake me."

Buffy felt his self loathing and needed to reassure him. "Angel, this is what I wanted to talk to you about. Now I want you to let me finish before you say anything. Okay?" She needed to get him over his doubts. She new that he would come around sooner or later, she just needed patience.

"All right. I'll let you have your say." Angel said as he watched her shampoo her hair, her body blurred by the shower curtain. He watched the outline of her glorious body noting the curves and swells. He felt himself becoming erect, if this kept up he take her in the shower. He had to stop thinking like this she had school and he needed rest if they were going to stop the Judge.

"Angel I want you to know that you have nothing to be ashamed of you did nothing wrong. Darla killed you, your body rose with the demon. YOU were not there, your soul was gone, it was at rest the demon did the killing. IT WAS NOT YOU. You need to remember that. The gypsies put your soul back into your body they punished you not the demon. I don't know what they were thinking. How could they do that to you, you were a innocent in all this." Buffy was fuming if those gypsies were still around she would make them hurt.

"Buffy if I had been a better man I would never been in that position to began with. I got what I deserved. If..."

Buffy cut him off. "I think you are suppose to be listening not talking. So wait your turn." She poked her head around the curtain. "Now were was I? Oh yeah. So you weren't a saint so what no one deserves to die like that. Do you remember when Xander was possessed by that hyena spirit? It took over his body he was not responsible for what it did. Why do you think we never called him on it. He says he can't remember but we know he can, just don't tell him. Now I've said what I wanted to tell you that you were not at fault. You did not do those things, so we are not going to talk about this again. And if I catch you getting all down over this again I'll just have to beat alittle sense into you. Got it mister?" Buffy finished as she stepped out of the shower.

Angel stood there stunned holding a towel for Buffy to dry with. How could she think him innocent? She did have a point about it being the demon, his soul was not there at the time. He watched as she dried then stood and wrapped the towel around her hair leaving the rest of her body open to his gaze. "Buffy I know you think..." She cut him off with a kiss.

"I think I said we weren't going to talk about this again. Now if you don't want me to beat you senseless you'll shut up and kiss me." Which he did promptly. "Now I've got to jet before I'm late for school. Grab a shower and get some sleep and I'll see you later." Buffy said as she pushed past him and into the bedroom to get dressed.

Angel couldn't believe it, Buffy had told him she did not hold him responsible for the crimes of his demon maybe she did not understand. Then he heard her next statement and did as he was ordered. He kissed her, he kissed her with all the love and passion he felt for her. He was astounded by love and trust in him. Next came her orders, bath and bed. Two things he would need for the coming fight. Well maybe not the bath, he could fight without that, but he definitely some sleep. "Yes Ma'am." Came his reply. "Not even married a whole day and already your giving orders."

"So what are you going to do about it?" Buffy asked with a smile as she slipped on her shoes.

"I'm going to sit back and enjoy it. A wife is suppose to look after her husband, and from were I sit you are doing a wonderful job for the first day." Turning serious he asked, "What about you? You didn't get much sleep last night either. You need some sleep too."

"Oh don't worry about me I'll sleep through a few of my classes that will be enough." Buffy watched as Angel slipped on his sweat pants. He took her hand and walked her to the door. What he said next would keep her on cloud all day.

Angel was concerned Buffy needed more rest than catching a nap in class. He would have liked for her to stay the day but knew it impossible. "Buffy I want you try to get more rest before tonight come by here and take a nap after school. I'll be waiting for you. He pulled her close and kissed her tenderly. "Now get to school Mrs. O'Brien, and as soon as it's over get back here and get some sleep." As she started to walk away he stopped her. "Call me at lunch?"

"Sure, but won't I wake you up, Mr. O'Brien?"

"I don't care I just need to hear your voice. It will assure me this all isn't just a pleasurable dream. "

"OK," and with a wave she was headed off to school. Her new name ringing in her ear's. She knew she wouldn't be able to use that name for years to come but the thought of it was enough to send her to cloud nine and keep her there. 'Wait till I tell Willow about last night she'll wigg.'

Angel closed the door and headed to the shower. He might not need a shower to fight the Judge but he sure wanted one. He would get a few hours sleep before Buffy called. That would be enough.

"Buffy Summers?"

She looked up as her name was called. "Here." Then she felt a tap on her arm. Willow was passing her a note. Aren't those the same cloth you had on last night? What happened did Angel leave with the arm? Buffy read the note and wondered what to say, she did not want to put to much in writing. No, we were jumped and they got the arm. I will tell you about it later. As she passed the note back the bell rang. Buffy and Willow left for there next class. Ms. Calendar's computer class.

Seeing Ms. Calendar getting her notes ready for class. They approached her, "Good morning Ms. Calendar." Both girls said. "Ms. Calendar I need to go change cloth, would you mind if I skipped the first part of class?"

Ms. Calendar eyed the Slayer and asked a simple question. "Long night last night?"

"Yes. I have to talk to you later, there are some things I need to ask you. Do you mind if Willow comes with me?" Buffy couldn't wait to thank her favorite teacher for saving her love. She looked down at the ring on her hand and smiled.

"Of course, it's not like Willow is going to learn anything in here. I let her do her own thing any ways, alot of research for Rupert and the like. As for talking to me, just let me get the class started and I'll meet you in the library." She said as the other students started to file into the room. Handing them a pass she gave out the days assignment.

The girls hurried two there destination, waiting to start there conversation until they were alone. Buffy and Willow pushed open the doors and calling out a greeting to the librarian, startling him. It was clear to both girls he had been deep in research, they giggled. "Anything interesting? I hope not I just want to get rid of this Judge guy and have alittle time off."

"Buffy you know that fighting evil is a full time job you can't take time off. Now what happened last night." Giles said exasperatedly. He turned as someone entered the library. It was Jenny, his mouth turned up in an involuntary smile.

"I know, I know I was only talking about one night. Geeze. Don't overreact." Buffy started to recount how her night had gone leaving out the parts that had to do with her and Angel. She went on to tell them what Whistler had said about the Judge and where to find him. Then she told them about the curse and how Jenny had notified The Powers That Be and they had fixed things, then she went on to recount her dream and all the terrible things that could have happened.

Giles was stunned, how could the gypsies put a clause like that in the curse? Why would they leave a way for the demon to return? Didn't they understand how dangerous that was? What could they have been thinking? One moment of true happiness, what could make anyone that happy. He eyed his slayer as she spoke with Jenny, his mind ran over the possibilities. Then he noticed it, two small puncture wounds on his Slayer's neck. Had she been seriously injured last night? Was that why she had not called? "Buffy, were you hurt in that altercation last night? I had thought you would call after Angel had departed, I waited for quite awhile."

"Naw, not too bad. Like I said they jumped us and I got pushed in the water and Angel jumped in and pulled me out." Buffy was wondering why Giles was so worried, it wasn't like this was the first time she had forgotten to call.

Giles had the distinct impression she was leaving something out. He would wait until they were alone then he would have a word with her. "I'm glad your fine. I will leave you to change so you can be on your way to class. Remember to come by after school we still have to find a way to defeat the Judge and I would like to learn more about this Whistler person. Do you think Angel would come by and fill me in?"

"Sure Giles, I'll call him at lunch and ask him. Now scoot while I change and make sure no one comes in while I'm changing."

"I didn't think he'd ever leave. I so have to get out of these cloths. Talk about feeling grungey if I ever get my hands on that little twerp who pushed me I'll hurt him so bad. Well now that Giles is gone let's go to his office and get me some clean cloths." Buffy grabbed Willow by the hand and pulled her into the office.

"Buffy." Jenny called. She wanted to talk to her before she was lost in conversation with Willow. If not she may have trouble getting the young girls attention. Seeing she was successful she asked the question that was on her mind. "You left a few things out earlier didn't you? The mark on your neck is not that visible but it can been seen." At Buffy's nod and Willow's startled expression Jenny went on. "By the way you neglected to mention the bite I would say you did not get it in the fight. Am I right." Again Buffy nodded. "My guess is you got it from Angel." Again a nod. "So that means you two are together now, in ever possible way?"

"Yes, we are and we have you to thank for it. If you hadn't told someone Angel would have lost his soul and all kinds of bad things would have happened. These Power guys gave me this dream in case they couldn't work the spell in time. It was awful and everyone would have been so hurt." Buffy through her arms around Jenny and hugged her tight. "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have made me the happiest girl in the world. If you ever need anything just name it, anything you want."

"I just want you to be happy. You deserve it after all you've been through and all you do to save a world that will never know. After getting to know Angel I realized that he and Angelus are not the same and he did not deserve what my people did to him. You see my people cursed him they thought bringing his soul back would be the ultimate punishment for the demon. The thing they overlooked was that the soul had not committed the crimes, the demon did. They punished an innocent along with the guilty. They still don't see any problem with, this, I do. I'm only glad I could stop anything bad from happening. I want you two to be happy." With that Jenny kissed Buffy's cheek and stepped away. "Don't take too long you two you only have thirty minutes until the bell."

Once there teacher had left the room Willow turned to Buffy. "OK give, what happened did you... did you carpe Angel?" Willow was excited for her friend.

Willow interrupted her. "Oh wow, did it... did it hurt much? I mean I'll do this some day and I need to know. Not like I'm gonna be doing it any time soon, cuse that would be bad. Bad in the since that I don't really have a boyfriend." Willow took a breath. "How bad did it hurt?"

"Not that bad. Angel made sure he had got me ready first. He used his mouth and his hands on me till I was almost out of my head. Then he slid in slowly so I could get use to his size. God Wills he is so big, that one we saw in the book is tiny compared to Angel. When he got to my hymen he stopped and started to kiss me, and do other stuff until I was writhing on the bed under him. Then when I started to uh you know," Buffy felt a bit awkward, but by the look an her friend's face she would have to elaborate. "come again he pushed through. He gave me a few minutes to get used to him again. He just held me and kissed me and told me how much he loved me. He also started to talk to me in Gaelic, I don't know what he said but it sure sounded neat. Then he started to move inside me and I felt like I would die from the pleasure. It was so great, he was so great. I can't wait to do it again." The last was said with a huge smile on her face. The thought of being with her husband again made her wet.

"Buffy," Willow shouted. "One night with Angel and you turn into a sex fiend on me."

Oh no, how could she forgot to tell Willow the best part. "Oh my God I completely forgot the best part."

"It gets better? What else could better than what you already told me? Unless he asked you to go with him, you know exclusive like." Seeing the smile light up her friends face she reached over and hugged her tight. "He did? Didn't he, he asked you to go with him. So you two are an item now, well it's not like you weren't before. But now......"

"Willow stop, your babbling again. And no he did not ask me to go with him." At the crestfallen look on Willow's face Buffy had to tell her she couldn't keep her in suspense. "Actually he gave me this." Buffy held out her hand showing Willow her wedding ring.

"That's so cool he gave you a promise ring?" Willow was so happy for her friend, if anyone deserved to be happy Buffy did.

"It's not a promise ring Wills, it's a Claddagh ring. When he was a boy they used these as wedding rings. Angel told me that when people didn't have enough money to get married they exchanged these rings. He gave it to me last night when he was getting ready to leave, then we were jumped. He didn't get a chance to tell me until this morning. We got a little busy when we got home. So now I'm Mrs. Angel O'Brien, this is just so great. I mean to be married to Angel and all.

"Oh Buffy this is wonderful, I can't believe my best friend is married. Oh my God what will you tell your mom? Oh and Giles. Do you think they'll wig. I'm mean I know your mom will. I guess telling Giles his Slayer is married to a vampire isn't going to be easy either."

"Chill, we don't plan on telling anyone yet, and you can't either. You have to promise me OK." Buffy looked at her with pleading eyes.

"Buffy you have to tell them. You can't keep it a secret forever you know."

"I know, I just want it to be a secret for a little while. Besides there's more."

"NO way you really bit him and tasted his blood?" Buffy nodded. "And this Whistler guy said you two would be together for the rest of your lives." Buffy nodded again. "This is so romantic, you meet the perfect guy fall in love and then you get to be together forever. Wow when I told you Carpe Diem I had no idea."

Jenny reentered the library just in time to hear Willow say, "Wow when I told you Carpe Diem I had no idea." Jenny smiled she remembered her first love it had been wonderful, now Buffy would know that feeling, and Willow too if the vibes she was getting from Oz were accurate. "Here you go," She extend a scarf to Buffy. "I thought you mightwant something to cover your neck."

"Thank you Mrs. Calendar this will help alot, and it even matches my outfit. I'll get this back to you after school. I should be all healed by then."

"No rush. Oh by the way Rupert noticed the bite on your neck and asked me if you said anything to me. I covered for you but you will have to tell him the truth. He has to know. He is your watcher he needs to know everything about your life, you can't keep it from him." Jenny did not want to be the one to tell Giles it was Buffy's duty as the Slayer, but she was still a young girl and this was something that would be hard to talk to a man about.

"I know it's just something that's hard to talk about in front of Giles. I mean he's old and all." Telling Giles was something she did not want to do.

"Oh I think he'll surprise you, I'm sure he remembers what it's like to be young and in love."

Before Buffy could answer she heard. "Are you about done in there? I really must get back to my research, we still have to find a way to kill the Judge."

"OK, lets go girls, you can spend a few minutes in my class at least." Calling out. "You can come in now Rupert." As the girls walked out ahead of her she gave Giles a quick kiss on the cheek then left a slightly stunned watcher in her wake. "You can talk later." She said to all three, with different meanings for the Watcher and the girls. Giles was sure something was going on now.

"Hello."

"Hi, Angel. I miss you." Buffy replied with a longing in her voice. They fought the Judge tonight and they might not survive. The last thing Buffy wanted was to be in school.

"I miss you too Baby. How is your day going?" Angel wanted her with him not in school, if things didn't work out. He stopped his train of thought.

"Okay I guess, even if Cordy has been giving me a hard time about the way I look today."

"What's wrong with the way you look? When you left here you looked perfect."

"We are so going to have to talk. You can not bite me right before school again. I need a couple of hours to heal."

"Oh sorry, but may I say I thought you looked lovely. Besides I think everyone should know you belong to me."

"Possessive much."

"We vampires tend to be like that." He said with a laugh. "When something or someone belongs to us we tend to want others to know and stay away."

"That's sweet in a Neanderthal kind of way. But I doubt the boys here at school would understand what that bite mark meant. They would probably just think I was into kinky sex."

"Well that's true to an extent. How many people do you know that are married to vampires and are sleeping with them? To others it may sound kinky and if we don't stop talking about sex I'm coming down to that school and drag you back to my bed."

"Ooh that sounds fun. I would much rather be with you anyway. We're having a meeting after school to discuss how to kill the Judge, are you going to come?"

"Of course I'll be there. We need to talk to Giles, he needs to know about last night. And before you say anything we are going to tell him. He is your Watcher and he needs to know. Now I'll be there after school and meet you in the library."

"Okay, mister bossy. What do you think you are my husband or something?" She laughed as she said this.

"As a matter of fact I do. Now say good-by and get some lunch. You need it."

"Good-bye my husband."

"Good-bye my lovely wife."

Willow rush over to Buffy and wanted to know everything Angel had said. Buffy repeated there conversation. As they sat down to there lunch.

Returning her kisses he held her tightly. "I missed you too, all I thought about all day was you, and last night." He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "I missed having my wife sleeping by my side. That is where you should have been, where you should always be." He kissed her again, when he heard a discreet cough. Looking up he saw Giles. "Good afternoon Giles." Angel said as he sat Buffy gently on the ground.

Buffy heard the cough and new it was Giles, she was having a perfect moment so slayage was bound to interrupt. Buffy turned her head to acknowledge her watcher's presents. As Angel sat her on her feet she turned in his arms holding them tightly. "Hey Giles what's up?"

"I... I thought I heard you come in but when I.. I didn't see you, I came looking for you." Came Giles embarrassed reply. He had no idea what to say, he was not entirely comfortable with the idea his Slayer being involved with a vampire. Even if said vampire had been very helpful in the past and seemed to care a great deal for his Slayer.

"Giles we were just coming to see you, there are a few things we need to talk about. Can we go to your office?" Giles nodded his head and lead them to his office. Once the office door was closed and they were seated Angel started his explanation, leaving out only the most intimate details. When he got to the part where Buffy initiated the bond, Giles paled visibly. Angel quickly continued to explain what Whistler had said about the Powers and there love being fated. That the Powers That Be had been behind Buffy biting him and sealing there bond. Angel and Buffy waited for Giles to digest the information. Hoping he would accept them. He wanted Giles blessing who was like a father to Buffy.He knew he should have come to him first, and told him so. He was sorry he had not asked for her hand properly. He knew in a few years he would go to Buffy's mother and father and make it official. But for now he wanted Giles approval.

Giles was speechless, his slayer was married to a vampire. Not only married, but bonded by blood. The only thing that made it tolerable was the fact that it was sanctioned by the Powers That Be. He had heard of Whistler, he only showed up on the most urgent of business. He was a messenger sent only when the Powers deemed it of the utmost importance. If he were involved than he would accept it. Giles stood and walked over to the couple. He extend his in congratulations. Shaking Angels hand then kissing Buffy on the check. "I will do all I can to help you. The council will be quite difficult, but I will do all I can to assist you. I am sure you will both be very happy but I suggest you wait to tell the others until after we finish this business." Giles was interrupted when the remainder of the group came barreling through the door.

Xander yelling, "Hey G-man!" at the top of his lungs.

Giles came out of his office followed by Angel and Buffy. Looking at the group he stared at Xander. "Xander, please don't call me that. Now that you are all here I believe we can get started. Now about the Judge, we must find away to stop him. As you know no weapon forged by man can kill him. So it would appear we will have to find another way to destroy him."

"This is great. There's an unkillable demon in town," Cordelia turns to Buffy. "Your having all these weird dreams, I mean the Slayer is a basket case... I'd say we've hit bottom."

Xander stands to address the group. "I have a plan."

"Oh, no, here's a lower place."

Xander glowers at Cordelia. "I don't know what's up with Buffy, but I think I may have a way to deal with this Judge guy." He sits on the table by Cordelia.

"What do we do?" Willow ask.

"I think, um... I think I may need Cordelia for this one." Xander looks at Cordelia, then back at Willow.

Willow lowers her eyes for just an instant.

"And we may need wheels."

"Well, my car is..." Cordelia starts only to be cut off by Xander.

"It might have to be bigger."

"No problem. I'll get Oz. He has a van." Willow offers.

"Good." Xander looks at Cordelia. "Okay."

"Care to let me in on the plan I'm a part of?" Cordelia ask.

"No." Was his only answer.

"Why not?" Cordelia stands up with her hands on her hips.

"Because if I tell you, then you won't do it. Just meet me at Willow's house in half an hour. And wear something trashy..." He looks at her. "...er." Then walks off.

Cordelia is incensed and follows him.

Giles turns to Angel. "Well that was interesting. I hope this works, frankly I am at a loss as to what to do." He looks over at his slayer. "Angel take her home and make sure she rest. We don't have much time so make sure all she dose is rest. Understand? The two of you will have plenty of time to play house after we deal with the Judge."

"Oh Rupert don't be so hard on them. I'm sure Angel will make sure Buffy gets enough rest. Won't you?" Jenny could tell Giles was acting like a father who had lost his little girl. Like all fathers he had trouble trusting the man who won his daughter's heart.

"Of course I will. And your right Giles, Buffy dose need to rest before we face the Judge, I'll take her home and put her to bed." Angel stood taking Buffy's hand and kissed it. "Let's go." He announced, pulling Buffy behind him.
*
When they arrived at his apartment he held the door open for her. Ushering her inside he closed the door and pulled her into his arms, kissing with all the love and passion he felt for her. He kissed her until she needed to break for air. "Can I get you anything before I put you to bed?"

Buffy shook her head, no. "All I want is you." Pulling him into another kiss.

"Now Buffy you heard what Giles said. You need your rest, I got to sleep today and you didn't." He said as he pulled her to his bed. He quickly undressed her and laid her on the bed. Then striped out of his cloth and joined her pulling the covers over both of them. He pulled her into his arms and pillowed her head on his shoulder. "Go to sleep my love. I'll watch over you while you rest, I just need to hold you." He kissed her forehead.

Buffy was confused did he just mean to hold her, did he not want to make love to her. She looked into his eyes.

"You need to rest." He explained at the question in her eyes. "I won't be the cause of you getting hurt because your tired. We will have plenty of time when this is done."

"Okay." Buffy said with a yawn, "I am a bit tired." Kissing him one more time she laid her head on him and fell to sleep.

Angel looked at his beautiful wife and felt a peace he had not felt since he was a small boy. He would spend the time they had holding her and watching her sleep.

Buffy was having the best dream, her mother had called her to get up when all of a sudden she was replaced by Angel. He was kissing her all over going lower and lower, he was going to kiss her 'there' she couldn't believe it. He was going to do it, the thing she had always wanted. She felt him spread the lips of her cunt then he blew cool air over her. She shivered than moaned, "Oh yes." Buffy raised her hips to get closer to his mouth. "Please, oh please." She moaned again.

Angel watched her shiver than heard her moan. He could deny her nothing, he gave her one long lick across her clit. She moaned again, he decide to see how much she could take before she awoke. He eased a finger into her slowly than drew it out adding another, then repeated the process adding a third. He teased her in this manor until she started to writhe on the bed. He heard her heartbeat speed up a sign that she was begging to awaken. She moaned and woke with his name on her lips.

Buffy awoke with an incredible feeling between her legs. "Angel." She moaned, "What are you doing? Oh, don't stop that feels so good."

"I'm glad you like it, I tried to wake you up but you resisted so I thought this might work." He lowered his face and licked and sucked at her clit. He worked her into a frenzy keeping her on the edge as she begged him to give her release. He lifted his head and she moaned in frustration.

"Please" she begged breathlessly

"Please, what Baby?" He teased.

"Angel I need...."

"What do you need Buffy."

"I need to, ah, you to finish." She was not sure how to say what she needed.

"You want to come?"

"Yeah, that."

"Buffy never be ashamed to tell me what you want, what you need. You are my wife you can say anything to me. Besides it's a turn on."

Buffy nodded. "Make me come Angel."

Angel moved up her body and entered her slowly. He growled as her heat burned him. I could spend forever her inside her. He started to move in her slowly then faster. Buffy moved with him meeting him thrust for thrust. Angel felt her tense, he new she was on the edge. He angled his thrust to rub her g-spot. He felt her explode into orgasm then followed.

Buffy felt Angel moving inside driving her to the edge she needed to come and come soon. She wasn't sure she could take much more of this. Angel shifted position and Buffy felt something change inside her. She exploded into the most intense orgasm she had ever experienced. Buffy came long and hard screaming Angel's name and clawing at his back. As she lay beneath him tremors still running through her body, she felt Angel come deep inside her. His cold seed filling her.

Angel had never felt so complete in his whole life. If it were not for this small girl in his arms he would still be lost. He now had a wife whom loved him, who would be his mate for life. She loved him, God knows why but she loved him. Buffy was his now, his to love, his to watch over, his to cherish for as long as she lived. He would just have to make sure that would be a very long time. All these thoughts ran through his head as he moved to watch her as she came. He loved to see the look on her face as he brought her to this ecstasy. He heard her scream his name as she clawed at his back. The smell of his blood pushed him over the edge, he pounded into her as he came. His seed draining into her body, marking her once again as his mate.

Angel was so lost in the feelings Buffy's body were creating in him he did not notice Angelus escape his control. Angel reveled in the feel of making love to his wife knowing this could be the last time he ever touched. If it came down to it he would die to protect her. He would die so that she might live.

The demon inside rejoiced at this, the soul may have found a mate but so had the demon. She was the ultimate predator, a hunter like himself. The most dangerous thing in the world to his kind and he had marked her as his. Soon everyone know who shebelonged to, by the end of the night there would be no doubt. Every vampire would know she was his. She was the most delicious tasting woman he had ever tasted, she tasted of power and innocents. How one person could be so sweet was a mystery to him. He was going to enjoy introducing her to the art of love making. He would brake her in slowly as not to frighten her. He would show her things she had never dreamed possible, feel things beyond her wildest fantasizes and he would start now.

The demon knew the souls thoughts and he would make sure all three of them survived, there was no way he would leave his mate. She was his for all eternity and nothing or no one would ever take her from him.

He kissed up her body taking his time. He stopped to tease her nipples to hard points, kissing and nipping every inch of them. The little noises she made when they were together pleased him to no end. She only made those noises for him, him and no one else.Running his tongue up her neck he stopped to suck at his mark. It had not quite healed and he relished the idea of opening it again. The taste of her blood was pure ambrosia the sweetest thing he had ever tasted. He had had the blood of slayers before but they were nothing like this, not nearly as sweet or as powerful. Leaving his mark his lips found hers. He devoured her mouth hungrily starving for any taste of her. He slid inside her slowly eliciting a moan from his lover. He growled as she burned him. The heat of her body always scorched him adding to his pleasure. After all what was pleasure without pain, and demons so enjoyed pain.

He moved slowly her body trembling beneath his. He relished the feel of her hot tight body clinching around his cold hard one. Now she would get a lesson she would never forget. Quite the experienced lover Angelus angled his penis finding her g-spot. He knew he had found it when he heard his lover keen with this unexpected pleasure. Oh yes he would teach her everything. She would be a very willing student he could tell. With this new angle she thrust harder against him. He obliged by speeding up, harder and faster as he felt her tense in preparation of her orgasm. Her soft moans and little noises were becoming harsh screams and pants as she tried to catch her breath. Unable to do so she soon screamed Angel's name as she came.

Angelus felt her nails as they entered his back. They sank deeply into his flesh as she raked them from shoulders to waist. He smelled his own blood as the scent filled the air in the small apartment. It was his undoing, he could hold out no longer. Angelus roared and sank his teeth into Buffy's neck as he came. He took one deep drink of her blood before he removed his fangs and licked the wound closed. Her blood was incredible but he could not risk weakening her, they had a battle to fight. He would not lose her to stupidity, acting like a fledgling with no control. Angelus purred as he licked his mark on his mates neck. He could not wait to see the look on Spike's face when he realized he had taken the Slayer as a mate. At first he would think it was the soul, than Angelus would reveal that he too had taken the Slayer as a mate. The look on his childe's face would be something to keep him amused for centuries to come.

Buffy shifted under his weight and he rolled to the side never leaving his mark on her neck. "Mmmm, Angel I love that purr. I can't believe I can be this happy, and by the sound of it you are too. Do you know how much I love the sound of you purring, knowing that I'm the cause? That I made you completely happy and contented? I've got what every girl dreams of, a man that loves me totally, that I love just as much. This is so great, don't you think so Angel?" Buffy waited for an answer but all she got was a deeper purr. "Angel, are you even hearing anything I say?" No response. A smile crept across her face, as she pulled her neck away from his cool tongue. His only response was a growl as he pulled her back and reclaimed his spot at her neck. "Angel as nice as this feels we have got to get ready to go, we have to meet the others at the mall in......." Buffy looked at the clock on the nightstand. "OH my God, we've only got a half an hour till we need to meet them." Jumping up as she said this.

Angel was jolted out of the comfortable place he had occupied at his lovers neck. Sitting up with a growl. He didn't know what had caused it but he would kill it then he could have his Slayer back where she belonged. Staring at Buffy's confused face he looked around the room for any sign of trouble. "Buffy? Baby what's wrong?"

Buffy had to laugh at the site he made. Angel sitting up in bed naked, game face firmly in place growling, looking like he was ready to kill. Seeing the perplexed look come over his face she laughed harder.

"Buffy are you all right? Is something wrong?" Angel was completely confused now.

Stifling her laughter Buffy explained. "I'm sorry it's just that it was so hard to get your attention. I tried talking to you and that didn't work. Than I tried to move away from you and you only growled and pulled me back. Than when I realized what time it was I jumped up and you growled and sat up ready to kill. If the look on your face was any indication."

His only was a sheepish smile. "Well," he started to explain. "I was in a comfortable place and someone took it away. I thought I'd kill them than I'd get you back." Angel was very embarrassed by his admission. "The demon in me was contented and did not like that being taken away. He reacted very badly. I'm sorry."

"No problem. Now we need to hurry and get a shower or we'll be late. We only have thirty minutes left."

"Just get dressed we'll go as we are."

"But Angel we just had sex, every vamp in there will know what we did." Why would he want that.

"And every vamp in there will know that you belong to me."

"So this is some kinda weird vampire possession thing?"

Angel lowered his head. "Yes. This is something I need to do, it will mark you as hands off. It just might keep most of the young ones away. If you weren't the Slayer it wouldn't be much of a problem, but..."

"But because I am they might come after me anyways."

"That's sweet in a yuckey sorta way. I understand, lets go."

They both dressed quickly. Angel locked the door then handed the key to Buffy. "This is for you. Since we're married I thought you should have your own key. That way you can come in anytime." He new he had done the right thing by the look on her face. "Since we're running late I thought we might take my bike. What do you think?"

"I'd love to, lets go." Buffy got onto the back and put her arms tightly around his waist. This is great. I'll have to talk him into taking me for more rides.

"Oh, wait. What about when we were staking his minions and we got close enough for him to tell that I belong to you now."

"I was sure he was going to pass out. When he smelled my scent on you and saw my mark..."

Buffy remembered there fight and was stunned to find out that some of the vampires avoided her. Angel had been right he marked her and the young ones felt a master's presents in her, they ran from her. For the first time they ran not because she was the Slayer but because she was a masters mate. This could come in handy. Looking at her love she had to kiss him.

The kiss stopped him in mid sentence. He felt her love for him flow through his mind, it was the most intense thing next to feeding he had ever felt. He loved Buffy more than he ever thought possible and now she also loved him. That was why what he had to say to her would hurt both of them. "Mavourneen, Mo Ben. What I have to tell you is not going to be easy but it is something I must do."

"Angel your scarring me, please. Tell me and we'll fix what ever it is."

"I have to leave in a few hours, I still need to get rid of the pieces of the Judge. I have to take them away from here, I don't want to leave but I have no choice. He wasn't completely destroyed and Giles thinks there my be a way to resurrect him. So I need to take the pieces away and hide them. I still have to leave just like before. Spike and Dru won't give you any trouble for awhile, they'll be licking there wounds for some time." Seeing the wounded look on Buffy's face he continued. "I'll be back as soon as I can. I would never leave my wife for very long. I promise."

"Are you sure you have to go?"

"Yes. Whistler came by shortly before I saw you this afternoon. He said I had no choice. And before you say anything, he promised that you would be fine without me. He sees the future, and when I was reluctant to leave you he assured me you would be fine. There will be very little trouble while I'm away."

Buffy fought hard to keep from crying, she did not want Angle's parting memory of her to be one of her crying. "Can't I go with you?" She buried her head in his chest waiting for his answer. Knowing all the while what his answer would be.

"No Baby, you have to stay here. You have school and slaying. Besides I doubt your mother would let you run off with an older man." Buffy was about to argue so he put a finger to her mouth to hush her. "Let's sit here and hold each other until it's time. Please, I need this. I don't want to leave but I need to. I'll be back I swear."

Angel held Buffy as she cried, kissing her softly on the top of her head. It broke his heart to leave her but it had to be done. Whistler had told him there was a slim chance the Judge could be reassembled with the right spell. He said I had to take the pieces far away and make sure it could never happen. "It'll be okay Baby consider this a business trip. I will be back, we will be together again. Remember what Whistler said that we were fated to be together forever." Removing a handkerchief from his back pocket he handed it to her. "Now dry your eyes. We have to meet the others at the Bronze in ten minutes. Then we'll come back here and I will hold you until it is time for me to go."

"I new we couldn't be this happy without something screwing it up." She kissed him resigning herself to there fate. He would come back they were to be together forever. Whistler had said so and he could see the future.

They arrived at the Bronze right on time. Buffy had said if they got there on time no one would say anything if they left a bit early. "Hey before we go in I want to know something."

"Anything."

"What did you call me before?" Seeing his confused look she explained. "When we were at your place right before you said you had something to tell me I wasn't going to like. It was in some other language."

"Mavourneen, Mo Bean? My darling, my wife."

"That is so cool you could call me that and no one would know what you were saying. What is the words my husband?"

"Well there are several, but I think mo fear would work best. So now Mo Bean," he kissed her an the lips than held the door open for her to enter. "shall we?"

Grabbing his hand as she walked in she pulled him with. "We shall Mo Fear."

Angle pulled her to him and kissed her thoroughly. "I think I like you calling me that. I love you, lets go find your friends. The sooner we find them the sooner we can go back to our place and be together."

"Our place?"

"Of course, you are Mo Ben, my wife. So it is our place, our house. We will be there together. As soon as you are old enough I will ask your father for your hand and we will be married. A legal marriage."

"I already consider us legally married. As soon as I turn eighteen I move in with you. Then no one will ever separate us again." Buffy had no sooner finished than she heard someone calling her. She looked around and saw Willow waiving frantically at them. "Oh hey there's Will lets go." She pulled a reluctant Angel behind her.

He always felt out of place with her friends. Willow always went out of her way to make him feel excepted. Cordy was indifferent after finding out he was a vampire with a soul that would not hurt them. Before that she had been to busy hitting on him to notice anything else. Xander hated him. Xander loved Buffy and Buffy loved him, Xander resented him for this. He could take Xander's name calling and teasing, he knew Xander would be there for Buffy when he couldn't. Oz, Willow's new boyfriend. Now there was an odd one. He was very subdued with his every changing hair color. He had observed him watching Willow from the stage a time or two. Even with his quiet nature there was something about him Angel could not place. Not a feeling of evil but there was something there. He hoped Oz turned out to be someone Willow could depend on, someone she could love and would love her back. She deserved better than Xander. Who had no idea of her feelings for him, how could he be so blind. He knew they would help Buffy in his absents, they would keep her company while he was away. He slid into a chair and Buffy sat on his lap. He slipped his arms around her holding tight. He could feel her sadness and he was sure she could feel his. They would get over this and be happy. He would make this the fastest trip he could. He looked at Buffy, she looked tired. She had not had much sleep the past few days. First there were the nightmares and battles, then there wedding night. Both had taken there toll on them. He hoped she would be able to rest after he left. He would no doubt get quite a bit on the boat there would be little else to do.

"Angel, Giles told us you still had to leave. I sorry you have to go what with you two getting married and all. Oh by the way congratulations, I didn't want to say anything in front of everyone. Did you guys tell anyone but me? I'm so excited for both of you, you guys are so right for each other. When are you guys going to move in together? When are you going to tell your mom?" Willow was so excited for her friends she could bearly contain herself. I felt good knowing she was the one they trusted with there secret.

"Will calm down. We told Giles and when I turn eighteen I'll move in with Angel. I'll tell my mom on my birthday. Until then you have to keep our secret."

"Don't worry Willow it won't be to much longer. I plan to ask Mrs. Summers permission to officially date Buffy. That way her mother can get to know me better. When I get back I will go to your mother and speak with her."

"Angel, I don't think that's such a hot idea."

"Don't worry Baby we will work it out." Angel looked up and saw Xander and Cordelia approaching the table.

"Well, well if it isn't Deadboy," Xander said in a malicious tone. Smiling he added. "And the beautiful Miss. Summers and Miss. Rosenberg."

Cordy did not look happy at the attention he paid to Willow and Buffy. Especially Buffy. Are you two going to stay around for awhile or are you going to disappear like you have been doing for the last two days?" Looking at Buffy she continued. "Your getting him alone so you can jump his bones aren't you. Well at least you two aren't going at it in public."

Buffy decided to derail Cordelia before she got any closer to the truth. "Hey Cordy, is that a new dress?"

As Cordelia started to tell all who would listen, and even those who did not, all about where she found her new dress and how much she paid. Angel leaned over and kissed Buffy's ear. "That was sneaky."

Buffy returned the kiss. "It was sneaky but very effective. Now we won't have to answer any embarrassing questions. As they kissed Buffy's stomach rumbled, she had forgotten to eat again. She had been so tired when she got to Angel's that she had gone right to sleep. When he woke her that evening she had been so caught up in there love making she had again forgotten to eat. Now she had a little down time she found she was starving.

Angel looked down at Buffy and smiled. "Hungry Baby?"

"Yeah, I seem to have missed dinner." She gave him a sly smile.

"So you did. Well we'll fix that right now. How about a burger."

"That sounds great, some fries too?" Buffy stood and kissed Angel's cheek.

"Anything you want Mo Ben. Diet soda?" At her nod he headed to the bar to order her food.

"Angel is so great, I mean he worries about you so much and he's always doing stuff for you. Like noticing when your hungry and tired. Some people get all the great boyfriends. He'd be perfect if he wasn't a vampire that is.

"Hey, that's my boyfriend your talking about. And he is perfect just the way he is." The indignant tone in Buffy's voice was not lost on Willow, although Xander and Cordelia seemed oblivious.

"Right, he's sooo perfect. I think your forgetting, vampire, pointy teeth, drinks blood, kills people."

"Xander stop that. Your just jealous because he is thoughtful and considerate and kind and would give his life for Buffy. Just getover it she loves him and there's nothing you can do about." Willow knew she was being rough on him but she was tired of him always badmouthing Angel. Angel did everything he could to help and all Xander did was make his life miserable. Always calling him names and getting in little digs. Well she was tired of it.

Xander was stunned, Willow never talked to him like that. "Hey he's a vampire."

"Not another word. If you need to insult someone try the real bad guys."

"You know as much as I hate to agree with her, Willow's right." Cordelia was as tired of his jealousy as everyone else.

Angel was waiting patiently at the bar for Buffy's dinner. He watched her as she sat with her friends. At first she appeared agitated then the tension left her body. Oddly it seemed to be the same time Xander left the table.

Xander walked to the bar to get drinks for himself and Cordy. He made sure to take a spot as far from Angel as he could get.

"Hello there." Angel heard. Looking down he saw a young girl looking at him. "Hello."

"I've seen you around once or twice, your kinda new in town aren't you?"

"Kinda."

"Well if you need someone to show you around I'd be happy to. I know my way around pretty well." Angel could hear the double meaning in her words.

Angel's order arrived and picked it up and turned to leave. "Thanks but I know my way around."

As he walked off he could heard:

"Looks like you struck out."

"Don't worry I'll get him.You know me I always get what I want, and I want him. What if he has a girlfriend? Than I'll make him forget all about her.

"I don't know Harm he looks like he's in collage he might not be so easy to get.

"Don't worry he'll be mine."

Angel shook his head as he walked away. Some things always remained the same. There were always girls like her out there, deceitful, malicious, conniving he was glad he had found Buffy. She was everything the others weren't, she was beautiful, bright, loving the sun in his eternal darkness. As he reached the table he stopped to drink in the sight of her. In a short time she had become his life and it would kill him to leave her even for a few months. His only consolation was they would never have to face the Judge again. By the time he was done the Judge's pieces would be so scattered he would never be a threat again.

"Hey, is that for me?"

Startling Angel out of his thoughts, "What?"

"I said, is that for me."

"Yes it is. Now eat your dinner you need your strength."

Buffy lowered her voice so only Angel could hear her. "For later?"

A slight leer on his face, "Maybe, if your good."

"I'm always good."

Picking her up and placing her on his lap, he sat back at the table. "That you are Mo Ben. That you are. In all my years I have never found anyone to compare to you. You are everything to me."

Buffy kissed him on the cheek with one thought on her mind. I'm the luckiest girl in the world, he's so sweet. Angel took her by surprise when he captured her in a passionate kiss. She soon forgot where she was and returned the kiss hungrily.

Xander returned to the table with the drinks. As soon as he noticed Buffy and Angel kissing he snorted indignantly. "Get a room." He called angrily. "God don't you two have any shame? Next thing you know your going to be going at it on one of the tables."

Buffy looked at her friend and said sweetly, "No thank you I think we'd prefer a bed."

Angel was stunned, if he could blush he would be beet red. "Buffy!"

"What Mo Sheshay?"

"Well when you put it like that Mo Ben." He leaned over to whisper in her ear, "Eat up so we can get out of here. I want so time alone with you before I have to leave."

Buffy kissed him one more time, "You got your self a deal." She said than started to eat. Between bites she talked with her friends about there earlier battle.

Angel noticed the looks that pasted between Willow and Oz as he played on stage. As soon as the band finished there last set Oz appeared at there table. "Hi Willow." He said shyly.

"Hi Oz. You guys were great."

"Not really, but we might get better if everyone will work at it."

"Oh. Hey you remember Angel, Buffy's hus... Boyfriend."

"Yeah, how's it going. I saw you fight and you sure know how to handle yourself. I wanted to ask how you could take on those vampires and not get hurt. I mean if you want to tell me that is."

"What, Will's hasn't told you about deadboy here?"

"Xander!" The shout was echoed around the table.

"Knock it off Xander." Cordelia said, her voice showing her annoyance. "God, you are such a jerk. One of these days Angel is going to beat you to a bloody pulp and no one is going to try to stop him. Buffy loves Angel and Angel loves Buffy so GET OVER IT." With that said Cordelia got up and walked away in disgust.

"What did I say?" Were his last words as he got up and followed Cordelia out the door.

"I feel like I came in in the middle of a movie. Is something going on?"

Willow looked to Angel and at his nod she started to explain.

"A vampire with a soul, cool. You seem like a nice enough guy what's Xander's problem?"

"We don't have enough time to get into that right now, Angel has to leave in a few hours and we want to spend some alone time before he goes. Why don't we talk about this tomorrow. Do you want us to walk you home Will's?"

"No, Oz is going to give me a ride home tonight."

"Well I'll see you when I get back, be careful Willow. You're a good friend and I would hate to lose you."

"You be careful too. You've got an important job to do getting rid of the Judge. Oh hey, I brought you those books." At his puzzled look Willow added. "The ones on computers."

"Your going to join the twentieth century? Mister I love old musty books almost as much as Giles. This I gotta see."

"Hey I'm not that bad."

"Do you guy's know he doesn't even own a TV. I just talked him into a stereo last month. If I didn't know it was nineteen ninety eight I'd never figure it out at his house."

"Hey I'm not that bad. I'll have you know I have most of the major appliances, even if I don't use them. And I even have that new fanged indoor pluming you hear about." That was all it took, both girls cracked up. They laughed so hard Angel and Oz started to worry about them. "It wasn't that funny."

"I'm sorry Angel but you have to admit sometimes you are a bit old fashioned."

"Okay, your right." He leaned down and kissed her. "Come on lets go we don't have much time." Turning his attention to Willow and Oz. "I'll see you when I get back. Watch out for Buffy for me." With that said they left the table.

On there way out of the Bronze Angel felt someone bump into him. "Sorry." He apologized.

"You should be." Harmony looked up and saw it was Angel she had bumped into. "Oh, it was my fault. So did you decided that you need someone to show you around. Or are you just here to dance, because I can do both."

"Ah no we were just leaving."

Harmony looked around Angel and saw Buffy holding his hand. Harmony mumbled in disgust. "What are you doing with that freak?"

Angel was not happy to hear this girl talk about his wife in such a way. A low growl escaped his throat, Buffy was the only one who heard it, the others missed it due to the noise in the club. There was something else Buffy was aware of that the others were not. The feelings of anger and rage directed at Harmony. "Come on Angel lets go home." Facing Harmony Buffy added, "It's late and we should be getting to bed." Buffy felt desire flow through her, Angel's desire.

Angel leaned over and kissed her passionately. "I think your right Baby, it is getting late." The Slayer and her vampire left Harmony sputtering in her outrage.

"Looks like he turned you down again and for Buffy Summers no less."

"Oh shut up." Was Harmony's only reply.

As they reached the door to the apartment both were instantly aware their time together was short. The time apart would be hard so they would make the most of what time they had left. Angel unlocked the door holding it open for Buffy to enter. As soon as he closed the door she was in his arms. The kisses were full of need and passion. Hands caressed everywhere they could reach. Soon their cloths were to tight and confining. They pulled at each others cloth quickly shedding them.

Angel picked Buffy up and carried her to the bed. He lied her down gently, then stretched out next to her. Pulling her into his arms he covered her face with kisses his hands massaging her back and trailing to her breast. She moaned at his gentile touch. "Angel, please."

"Not yet baby. We're going to take this slow. I want to memorize every inch of you so I can play this night back in my head while I'm away." He continued to caress her beautiful body paying special attention to her breast as his mouth moved to her neck. He licked and sucked at the small scar that had formed on her neck. That scar told others of his kind she belonged to him and him alone. Any who touched her were his to do with as he pleased. He felt a sliver of lust run into him from his mate. His hand made it's way down to her core, at his first touch her fire burned him. He gasped at the feeling it sent through his body and smiled when he heard her echo his gasp when his feelings affected her.

Her hands had been far from idle. She ran her hands over his back, loving the feel of his hard muscles. Her tiny hands skimmed over him burning him as she touched him. His body quivered with need at her delicate touch. The tips of Buffy's fingers bearly reached his waist so she shifted and her hands continued their journey downward. Over the firm cheeks of his ass to his hard thighs, at her touch his muscles contracted into cords of steal. Her hand slipped between his thighs grazing his rock hard shaft, at the first touch of his cock she pulled back in embarrassment.

Angel felt her embarrassment through their bond and thought this was the time to make good on his promise. He rolled onto his back pulling her with him. Giving her one last kiss he pulled her up to face him. "Buffy you never have anything to be embarrassed about with me. I love you and we will never do anything you are not comfortable with. I have loved and caressed every inch of your body yet you are still uncomfortable with mine." He kissed her lips. "Why don't you get to know me a little better."

"I want to but don't know how to start. I love to touch you and know that you feel pleasure from it, but I... I don't want you to think I'm some dumb kid who doesn't know what to do with her own husband." Her face was buried in his chest while she spoke.

"Baby look at me." When she looked up he looked her right in the eye. "I have never thought of you as some dumb kid. Your smart, beautiful, funny, kind and the love of my undead life, I have never thought of you as anything else."

Buffy looked at him with appreciation, he always knew the right thing to say to her. She tentatively began to explore his body, she kissed his chest and felt his nipples harden. She took them in her mouth just like he had done to her. As she sucked at his chest her hands moved down to his cock. When she reached the coarse hair of his groin she hesitated unsure of how to proceed.

"It okay my love. You have nothing to fear."

"I know but it's all so new, I've never done this before."

"I know." He took her hand and guided it to his member. He hissed at the first feel of her warm hand on him.

"It's so big. How did you ever make that fit inside of me?"

Angel grew even harder at her praise. Nothing better to stroke the male ego than your love crowing about your size. "Don't worry Baby it will fit."

Her hands drove him to distraction the way they caressed and teased. When he was nearly mindless with need she stopped and asked, "Would you like me to use my mouth?"

She had been so hesitant he knew she was scared. He did not want to rush her into anything and his answer reflected that. "Why don't we wait until next time. It will give me something to look forward to while I'm away." Angel could see the relief in her eyes.

"You don't want me to?" Buffy asked. She had that guys loved that sort of thing.

"Of course I want you to, I want to wait until your ready. I never want to push you into anything. I love you and just being with you is enough for me. When your ready we will do it but not until. Don't ever think you have to do something you'd rather not. I never want you to feel uncomfortable around me or with anything we do."

Angel lifted her small body onto his. He positioned her right above his cock and slowly lowered her onto his cock. Once she had taken him as far as he could go he lifted her hips withdrawing just a little bit then bringing her back down. The second time he lifted her alittle higher then brought her down again, starting a rhythm she quickly copied. Soon she was moving of her own accord experimenting to find out what felt best. They were soon lost in a world of pleasure, both straining to reach their peak. Their thrust became more frenzied as they both spiraled out of control their feelings passing through each other making their climax all the more intense. Angel sank his fangs into his beloved neck and his lover repeated the action causing a small wound to appear on his neck. Buffy lapped at the small amount of blood that welled up from the wound. It was only afew drops but it was sweeter than any chocolate she had ever eaten. Buffy fell onto Angels chest exhausted. Falling into a light sleep still joined with her love.

They had made love twice and now were holding each other. While she slept he slipped into the shower and washed. Returning to their bed he pulled her close and held her until it was time for him to leave. He could tell Buffy was sleepy so he decided to tell her good-by now and let her sleep. He woke her and told her he loved her and he would miss her. That he would call when the boat docked and if she wanted to stay at the apartment it was her place too and to think of him as he would think of her. He kissed her than grabbed his bags and headed to the docks. He stopped only long enough to mail a package than boarded the ship. He missed her already, how would he ever survive this time apart from her. His best friend, his lover, his wife. Angel sighed and settled down to read one of Willow's computer books, hoping it would take his mind off of Buffy. After a few minutes he shook his head, it was going to be a long, long trip.