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Mending Wounds

During the middle of the night Angel didn't have the heart to wake Buffy up and make her go home. She looked so cute with her head laid against his shoulder and her arm sprawled against his chest. She was the perfect match for him in every way. So instead he lifted her up in his arms and she automatically wrapped her arms around his neck and headed towards his room.

He laid her gently on the bedroom and was about to get up when she called out his name in her sleep. She was dreaming that Angel was leaving her.

"Angel, don't go. I need you. I love you." He smiled. She loved him.

"I'm not going anywhere love, but I need to take your shoes off."

"Okay, but don't leave," she said still sleeping. He took off her shoes and the same as well and joined her on the bed.

"My Angel. What would I do if you never came?" she said and finally drifted off into a deep sleep with a smile on her face.

"I love you, my Buffy. I can't wait for you to be mine forever."

~*~*~*~*~*

The next morning Buffy felt this warm hard body feeling and wondered what it was. She peeked her eyes open and noticed Angel awake looking down at her. Those intense own eyes were smiling at her with such love.

"How long have you been staring at me?"

"I guess about since eight this morning. You look like a sleeping angel, so peaceful and serene," he said leaning down while she raised her head to meet up with his lips. What started off as a sweet, gentle innocent kiss became more passionate that was building up gradually. They both felt the sparks, electricity that course and ran through their veins. As Angel was the first to release the kiss, Buffy moaned at the lost of his lips.

"Why'd you stop? I wasn't finishing kissing you yet," Buffy pouted. Angel stared at her lower lip just jutted out before him. He captured her lips again with a quick kiss.

"I had to stop because I have to head over to work at ten and if I stay here, I might not be able to stop myself."

"What's so bad about that? I wouldn't mind you staying." He raised his eyebrows to emphasize 'your not the one that's going to get yelled at.'

"Okay. I get your point. So hurry up and get ready to make me breakfast," she said pushing him off the bed.

"Yes, ma'am," he said saluting her and then left.

~*~*~*~*~*

They both drove in separate cars to Buffy's house since Angel was heading to work. As they made it to her front porch Angel was right behind her. They both faced each other and smiled. Each of them felt that the way they met was awkward, but it made them both stronger as a person.

"I better get going before I'm late for work. The last thing I need now is for Xander to yell at me." Buffy laughed. She couldn't picture Xander as an authoritative figure. He'll always be the goof ball that does the snoopy dance when they were in high school.

"I sure can't picture Xander in that way. But I don't want you to get in trouble, so I'll be going now." He placed his hand on her cheek letting his thumb gently caressing it. As he was about to lean down and kiss her goodbye the front door opened.

"Buffy." She turned around and faced her father.

"Dad. Could you give me a minute alone with Angel?" He nodded and closed the door.

"Sorry about that. So when can I see you again? I hope it won't be in a couple of weeks," she said smiling with her green eyes gleaming at him.

"How about this Friday? Though I think afterwards I might be heading to New York for a conference for two weeks." She was saddened when she heard his last statement. 'Angel isn't going to be here for two weeks. What am I going to do?'

"Sure Friday's great. I wish I could come to New York with you, but I'll probably be busy with work," she said sadly. He placed a finger and lifted her chin up.

"You know I'll be missing you. So I guess we'll make our next date something for the both of us to remember," he said and gave her the most sensuous kiss. All the while Buffy and Angel were kissing a camera was clicking and flashing away.

"Well, well what do we have here? Buffy sure knows how to pick'em. No wonder she doesn't want Riley anymore. Angel McCallister sure had better assets than Riley.

"I'll see you soon."

"Yeah."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel went to work with a happy smile on his face. The reason for the smile was simple. Buffy. Though they didn't spend a romantic evening intimately, having her in his arms when he woke up this morning was the best feeling. It was indescribable, but yet it was perfect how she just fit perfectly in his embrace. Darla passed by his office and noticed the silly grin he had across his face. Then from afar she spotted something on his neck. 'What is that? It couldn't be hickey? It can't be that Buffy girl.'

"Angel, who put that silly grin on your face and gave you that hickey? Is it Buffy? If it is, I hope you know that she's a married woman."

"I'm a big boy Darla. I don't need you to hold my hand or shoulder to cry on. And if I were you I wouldn't act like the Virgin Mary. You sure had your kicks with her husband if I'm right."

"Yeah, but I'm guessing you haven't nailed her yet. You’re so pathetic Angel, falling for her innocent act. You and I know perfectly well that after you get what you want from her you'll be coming back tome."

"You wish Darla. You dumped me remember, Darla? I proposed to you and you weren't ready. All of a sudden as soon as I'm going out with a woman, you actually want me back. It isn't that easy. So just get that notion out of head." Darla was shocked to hear what Angel had to tell her. She was so furious that she stomped out of his office.

~*~*~*~*~*

At Wolfram & Hart their photographer came back to the office to develop the photos that were taken in front of the Summers' residence. Holland Manners figured he could use these pictures as evidence for Riley to state his reason why Buffy left him. Things were about to get heated in this love triangle. If you want to call it a love triangle.

"Here are the pictures, Mr. Manners."

"Thank you, George."

"Oh, these pictures look great. They will definitely help out when we head to trial.”

Thursday. Spike's at his desk and figured that Angel's been keeping this Buffy a mystery. He dialed Angel's number and got through with the doctor.

"Hey Spike, what's up?"

"Nothing much, here. I was wondering when are you planning for me to meet your Buffy. Do you think I'll scare her away?"

"Of course not. It just slipped my mind. Why do you have a day in mind?"

"Yeah, how about tomorrow night?"

"Sure. See you then." After they hung up the phone Angel realized that tomorrow was Friday and his last day with Buffy before he heads over to New York.

"How could I be so stupid? Buffy is going to be very disappointed. I was going to make this night special for us. I guess it'll have to be put on hold until I come back."

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was excited that Friday night was just going to be the both of them. They won't have friends or family ruining this moment. She had the perfect outfit that she knew that Angel wouldn't be able to take his eyes off her. That was whole point of her buying that dress. She wanted Angel to hold onto her and never let her go. Since she was excited about her date with Angel, she decided to give him a call.

"Hello. Dr. McCallister speaking." She loved hearing the sound of his voice.

"Hey Angel." He smiled. He knew perfectly well by the sound of that sweet voice whose it was. It was his Buffy. Though he figured his Buffy will be disappointed with he's about to say.

"Buffy, I'm glad you called."

"I can't wait for Friday, how about you?"

"Well about Friday…"

"What is it Angel? Are you bailing out on me?"

"No, it's not that at all. It's just that Spike wanted to meet up with you and I said okay, but it's tomorrow." He was waiting for Buffy to scream, but instead she was silent.

"Oh. I thought that Friday would be our night. I mean since you're leaving for two whole weeks. I even bought a nice dress and matching underwear to go with it. I guess I'll just wear something else."

"No! No. Don't do that. I want to see you in your dress," he said excitedly. He couldn't believe what he told her. Now he knew for sure that when he saw her tomorrow, he'll know how she'll look and wonder what's underneath that dress.

"Okay, I'll wear the dress. I can't wait to meet Spike and his girlfriend. So I'll see you tomorrow."

"Wait! Don't go. Buffy, please don't be mad at me. I have a favor to ask you. Could you stay at the apartment for me?"

"Sure. When do you want me there?"

"If you could drive me to the airport tomorrow and you'll have the apartment to yourself."

"Okay."

~*~*~*~*~*

Friday. Angel woke up feeling excited about his upcoming date with Buffy. Of course now things have turned around. So instead now he's going to be going on a double date with Spike. It's not that he didn't like Spike; it's just that he's going to New York for two weeks and won't be able to see Buffy. For Angel not seeing her two weeks will be like pure torture for him.

Xander stepped in and noticed Angel sitting behind his desk thinking or in Xander's case brooding. He wondered what could be consuming his friend's mind.

"Hey Angel, what's on your mind?" Angel looked up at him. 'Should I tell him about Buffy? If I do, what will his reaction be? I won't tell him unless Buffy feels it's right.'

"Nothing much. You know how it is with work and all. Cordelia seems to doing well. She told me that after this one, that she doesn't want anymore."

"Well that's great for Cordelia, but I want a huge family. Are you sure that you're okay?"

"Yeah, I'm okay."

Darla knew about the medical conference in New York. Back when they were dating, Angel used to take her, but now that Buffy entered his life that maybe she'll be accompanying him. Though she figured that sweet, little Buffy wouldn't be leaving because of her divorce proceedings. So Darla had her wicked way to get Angel. She knew that after her plan, Angel would be back holding her in his arms.

~*~*~*~*~*

Riley meanwhile figured that he'd use sue Buffy for alimony. After all he suffered and his plan was to cut Buffy completely dry. If the doctor was going to take care of her, she didn't need any money. All he wanted now was for Buffy to regret ever leaving him and then marry Darla. He figured after the divorce things will be clear and Darla will become his wife. He wanted the house and everything that was in it.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was getting ready for her double date with Spike and his girlfriend. She wondered what Angel's friend was like. She quickly got dressed in her black silk dress that reached her knee with matching black heels. She applied minimal make up and her favorite perfume. As she looked herself, she knew perfectly well that Angel was going to have a hard time thinking straight. It was after all his last night before he was off to New York.

"Well if I have to suffer, so does he."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was driving towards Buffy's place and still couldn't believe what an idiot he was to accept Spike's invitation. Somehow he had the feeling that he's going to regret setting this double date. When he heard Buffy's voice telling him about the dress with matching underwear, he knew that she was probably going to look stunning. As he made it to the door and rang the bell, Joyce Summers answered the door.

"Angel, it's so great to see you. I'll call Buffy for you."

"Thank you, Mrs. Summers." He entered the house and sat on the couch.

~*~*~*~*~*

As Buffy came downstairs she made sure she was quiet enough to make a grand entrance for Angel.

"Angel," she said softly. Angel looked up.

"Buffy. My you look so beautiful." She smiled. She did look beautiful. The black dress accentuated the curves of her body down to a cue. The sight of her nearly took his breath away. All thoughts of Spike and Dru went out the door. He so wished that tonight would be their night. 'I'm such an idiot. A fool. How am I going to be able to take my hands off her? If I could only change things around.'

Buffy looked him over. He was gorgeous as always. She loved the way his brown eyes were looking right through her. She had him good. 'Well he's the one that decided to bring his friend on our date. I can tell that he likes the dress. Or maybe he's possibly thinking what it'd be like to be all alone. He'll just have to suffer. I'm definitely going to enjoy making him suffer.'

"So are we ready to meet up with Spike and his girlfriend? Unless you changed your mind about not going." He groaned. She knew perfectly well what she was doing to him.

"Yeah, let's go." She giggled. Though as soon his hand made contact with her dress, she shivered at his touch. 'Oh, boy. I have to control myself around him.' Angel smiled. He knew that even though he was going to suffer. She was going to have her fair share as well.

~*~*~*~*~*

They made it to the restaurant in no time and waited for Spike and Dru to arrive.

"So, what's the name of Spike's girlfriend? Or for that matter, what is Spike like?"

"Spike's girlfriend's name is Drusilla. As for Spike himself, he's had a way with everything. You'll see what I mean."

"It's too bad that I can't stay over tonight," she said smiling wickedly.

"Don't even remind me." Before Buffy had a chance to reply Spike walked on over with Dru by his side.

"Hey Angel. Oh and this beautiful cutie must be Buffy," he said taking her hand and kissing the back of her palm.

"Thank you." Angel looked over at Spike.

"Buffy, I'd like you to meet Drusilla and the charmer is Spike."

"Nice meeting the both of you." They all sat down and talked amongst themselves. As they were chatting away, they all were finding out things about one another.

"So Spike is there anything that you can say to embarrass my Angel?" Buffy so wanted to know if there wasn't any little tormenting thing that she could find out about her boyfriend.

"Well he does have a nickname," he said smiling at Angel.

"Nickname. Oh, how cute," she said facing Angel. Angel didn't like where this was leading. He didn't want Buffy to know his nickname. It was childish and stupid.

"Spike, don't tell her. Please man I'm begging you. Don't tell her," Angel said pleadingly.

"Come on Angel. What kind of friend would I be, if I didn't tell her?"

"You'd be a great friend if you didn't," he said through gritted teeth.

"His nickname is Peaches." Buffy started laughing and then everyone joined in except for Angel. Buffy looked over his way and stopped laughing to speak to him.

"Angel, I think it's a cute name. So don't get mad at him okay. I was curious and I wanted to know." He looked at her and smiled. He then laid his hand on her thigh leaving it there for the remainder evening at the restaurant. His hand just kept gliding up and down the sheer fabric of her dress, which caused Buffy shivers throughout her body. Angel figured that since she laughed about his nickname, that she'd make her miss his touch when he leaves for two weeks. She loved the sensation of his hand touching her thigh, but yet it was distracting her at times when Spike or Dru was talking to her. She looked over at him and whispered in his ear.

"You know that's not fair Angel. If you keep it up, I might not be accountable for my actions and have you tied up and never head to New York tomorrow." She then kissed his cheek. He looked at her. 'I probably wouldn't mind if you did.'

Angel drove back to Buffy's place. As they both reached the porch, neither of them did want to go. He placed a strand of her hair behind her ear.

"You know it's going to hard not being able to see you for two weeks. What's a girl suppose to do?"

"You could always occupy your time with work and see your friends."

"Yeah, but the friend that I want to see won't be here. He always cheers me up," she said pouting. She looked so sweet and innocent just showing him much she's going to miss him.

"I'll be back before you know it. And besides you'll see me tomorrow morning and you're going to be staying at my place." He leaned down and kissed her.

"Yeah. I had a great time tonight Peaches." He groaned at the name. She giggled.

"I'm going to kill Spike."

"I was only teasing you. Besides I prefer to call you Angel."

"Thank God. So I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah." She leaned up on her tiptoes for one last kiss.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was never a morning person even when it came to going to school. She dreaded the idea of waking up early, but she had to this morning. Angel was leaving for two weeks to New York and this was their last day together. She looked over at the clock and it read seven a.m.

"I'm only doing this because I love you Angel. Besides that I wouldn't do it at all." She smiled at the thought. Buffy headed up and went straight to the shower. As she stepped in and let the water beat against her bare back. She quickly stepped out, got dressed and headed over to Angel's place.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was finishing packing up his clothes while in his boxers. He made sure that everything was packed and ready. Angel heard the doorbell rang. He walked over and to his surprise he noticed it was Buffy.

"Buffy, you're here early," he said smiling. She looked at his appearance. 'Oh, he looks so good in boxers. I definitely have to keep this image of him sketched into my mind.' Angel noticed she was staring at him longingly.

"Buffy."

"Oh, sorry about that. Honey, I was wondering that when you came back we could use these," she said smiling. Buffy showed him a box of condoms in her hands. Angel's eyes nearly popped out his head when he noticed what was in her hands. He groaned. He also felt a tightening in his boxers and knew very well that Buffy was the cause. She giggled which made matters even worse.

~*~*~*~*~*

At the airport Buffy hugged Angel tightly not wanting to let him go. Buffy felt as if something bad was about to occur. Angel laid his head on top of hers and stroking her back.

"I don't want you to go," she said sobbing onto his shirt. He lifted her head with his hand and looked into those teary green eyes of hers.

"I won't be gone for long. I was thinking that when I come back that I should test that theory and see how much stamina you have," he said smiling.

"Why doctor, do you talk to all your patients like this? 'Cause if you do, I'm going to have to tell them that you're taken already."

"Don't worry Miss Summers I only say such things to the person I love." She smiled at what he said. He then bent his head down and gave her one last searing kiss. As his lips met up with hers, his tongue licked her lips parting them open and lightly massaging his with hers. As the kiss ended he went on and kissed her cheek and whispered in her ear.

"I'll see you soon."

~*~*~*~*~*

On the other side of the airport were Darla and Riley both getting ready for their own private vacation to New York. Darla had plans of her own for Angel. She knew about his convention because not only had she overheard, but also she and Angel used to go together. 'Awe it looks like poor little Buffy won't be coming. Too bad.' Riley was thrilled that he'd be away from California and Buffy for the next two weeks. The divorce proceedings were going to take into effect.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy didn't want to head back home and since she packed some clothes already, she decided to head back to Angel's. As she stepped into the apartment, she could smell Angel's cologne permeating throughout his apartment. She already missed him. Buffy quickly changed her clothes and slipped under the covers and watched some television.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel arrived in New York and took a cab to his hotel in Manhattan. As he made it inside he went straight for his bed. He was too tired from jet lag and didn't bother to change. He asked the hotel to give him a wake up call at nine pm. As he woke up he knew that it was six pm in California and hoped that Buffy would be at his place. Then a part of him hoped that maybe she went to see Willow. He hated seeing his girl down. When he dialed the familiar number that was his home number, he was about to leave a message when Buffy picked up.

"Hello," she mumbled.

"Buffy, did I wake you? I can call you later if you want." Buffy quickly became aware of the voice at the other end of the line. It was Angel. Her Angel. She automatically put a smile on her face.

"Not really. I'm glad you called. I wanted to hear your voice." It was his turn to smile now.

"You're lying. You were sleeping. So are you going out tonight?"

"I might head over and see my parents and have dinner with them. I miss you already and it's only been one day."

"I miss you to sweetie. I'll talk to you soon."

"You too."

Buffy decided to head to her house. The same house that she hasn't set foot into since she saw Riley in bed with Darla. She had to figure out an idea on how to instigate her revenge on Riley Finn. As Buffy checking out her CD rack, she found the perfect song that would set the mood.

While he was scheming
I was beamin in the Beamer just beamin
Can't believe that I caught my man cheatin'
So I found another way to make him pay for it all

So I went
To Neiman-Marcus on a shopping spree
And on the way I grabbed Soley and Mia
And as the cash box rang I thought everything away

(Oops)
There goes the dreams we used to say
(oops)
There goes the time we spent away
(oops)
There goes the love I had but you cheated on me
And that's worth that now
(oops)
There goes the house we made a home
(oops)

There goes you'll never leave me alone
For all the lies you told
This is what you owe

The words were playing and she totally liked what they were saying. Buffy decided she really didn't need anything in the house except for what was hers. As for the rest of the things, they would either be sold or given to charity. Oh, she definitely would make Riley pay for the heartaches and pain that she went through. The only problem she might have is with Willow for not knowing about this unexpected turn of events that she planned to do. Buffy checked out the things in the house that was hers and labeled everything. Then all other accessories that belonged to Riley would be gone.

Hey Ladies
When your man wanna get buck wild
Just go back and Hit 'Em Up Style
Put your hands on his cash
And spend it to the last dime
For all the hard times

Oh
When you go then everything goes
From the crib to the ride and the clothes
So you better let him know that
If he messed up you gotta hit em up

While he was braggin
I was coming down the hill and just draggin
All his pictures and his clothes in the bag and
Sold everything else till there was just nothin left

And I paid
All the bills about a month too late
It's a shame we have to play these games
The love we had just fades away, away

"So Riley decided to take a little vacation. Tisk, tisk, he should've known better than to leave an empty house, while your soon to be ex-wife is around. Men will never learn from their mistakes." She smiled to herself and couldn't wait to see Riley's face when he returned and find a FOR SALE sign on the house. Buffy decided that under the circumstances that she could get this house, she decided against it.

Hey Ladies
When your man wanna get buck wild
Just go back and Hit 'Em Up Style
Put your hands on his cash
And spend it to the last dime
For all the hard times

Oh
When you go then everything goes
From the crib to the ride and the clothes
So you better let him know that
If he messed up you gotta hit em up

All of the dreams you sold
Left me out in the cold
What happened to the days when we used to trust each
other
And all of the things I sold
Will take you until you get old
To get 'em back without me
Cuz it might be better then money or sex

Hey Ladies
When your man wanna get buck wild
Just go back and Hit 'Em Up Style
Put your hands on his cash
And spend it to the last dime
For all the hard times
Oh
When you go then everything goes
From the crib to the ride and the clothes
So you better let him know that
If he messed up you gotta hit em up

~*~*~*~*~*

As the days passed by Angel never got a chance to call Buffy. He knew that she'd be tired. He also knew that if he'd be tired. He also knew that if didn't call her before his lunch with Robert, that he might not have time tonight. He calculated the time and realized that it'd be eleven a.m. in California and she'd be up already.

"Hello," she said happily. Angel could tell that she was in a great mood.

"Hey Baby. You sound very happy. Could I be part of the reason why you sound so happy?"

"Yes and no." She longed hearing his voice calling her baby for the very first time. It sounded just right coming out of his mouth.

"Care to explain yourself." He was confused.

"Yes, you are the reason why I'm happy. The no part deals with Riley. I decided that he didn't need a house so when he returned from his vacation with Darla he’ll be surprised."

"Buffy, you're not planning to sell the house and everything that's in it?"

"Yep. I'm making Riley suffer. He deserves this and more to what's coming to him. Besides I always figured that when I’d get another house that it'd be with the person that I'm in love with." Angel thought about what she said. 'In love? Is Buffy in love with me? Well either way I'm going to tell her that I love her.'

"Okay then. I wish you were here. 'Cause I have the feeling I wouldn't be so bored and you'd distract me," he said flirtatiously.

"In what way do you mean?" Buffy decided to play along. She loved to see this side of him. She couldn't wait to see more of this side of him.

"Why Miss Summers, I have no idea what you are thinking?" Buffy could tell that he was good at making believe to not understanding her point.

"Oh, we'd talk, but not for long. I was thinking more along the lines of you and me in bed naked. Isn't that what you were thinking?" Before Angel had the chance to answer the embarrassing question, his doorbell rang.

"Hold on, Buffy." He spotted through the peephole and noticed it was Robert Price.

"You ready, Angel? I can come back in five minutes if you like."

"Buffy, honey I have to get going. I'll talk to you soon."

"Okay," she said sadly. Angel heard the sound in her voice.

"What is it Buffy? Did I do something wrong?"

"No. It's just that you never answered my question." He knew perfectly well what she meant. It's not that he hadn't thought about it, he did, but admitting to Buffy just seemed strange. 'Get a hold of yourself Angel. You're not in high school anymore. So you have nothing to be afraid of.'

"That's exactly what I was thinking. I have to get going. I'll talk to you later." As he hung up he was surprised at what he admitted to Buffy. 'Great now I'm going to spend the whole day picturing her and I naked in bed.'

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy smiled when she got off with Angel. Her smile was so huge that if anyone was around that it was contagious.

"So, he feels the same way as well. I guess I'm not the only one daydreaming. I can't to see him. It's just one more week and my Angel's returning to me.”

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel spent the whole time thinking about Buffy. He heard everything Robert was telling him, but had her on his mind the whole time. 'I have the feeling that tonight I'll be dreaming of a certain petite blonde.'

"So Angel, last I heard you were with Darla. How is she? How come she wasn't with you?"

"Darla and I broke up."

"I'm so sorry for you. You and her looked great together."

"Well I guess some things weren't meant to be."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel got back to his hotel and was tired from his long day. He took the yellow cab and visited the sights of New York City. Now the only thing that he wanted was to lie down on his bed, crawl under the sheets and sleep. Or preferably dream about Buffy. As he stripped off all his clothing leaving his clad naked body, he slipped under the covers and went to sleep.

As Angel was in a deep sleep someone entered his hotel room. The woman entered making her way to his bed. She slowly stripped off her clothes and looked at Angel. He was lying asleep with the sheets at his waist, just like she remembered seeing him that morning. 'Oh, this is going to be fun.' She languidly made her way onto the bed crawling ever so gently as her breasts grazed up his thighs underneath the sheets until her pert nipples grazed against his. As she was doing this, she laid open wet kisses up his chest, his neck to his jaw and finally his lips. His arms went automatically around her waist. He smiled and realized who it was. He opened his eyes looking into a pair of green eyes.

"Buffy, what are you doing here?"

"I missed you. I thought that maybe you'd want some company. If not I can leave," she said moving off him.

"Oh, no you don't, Miss Summers. You're staying right here and finished what you started."

"And what would that be?" she said smiling shyly.

"You know perfectly well," he said and then flipped her over so he'd be on top.

"Angel! That's not fair. I came to surprise you and you're taking all the fun out of it," she said pouting.

"Don't you worry your cute little head about that? You'll have plenty of time to make it up to me," he said smiling wickedly. He then lowered his head and gave Buffy the most sensuous kiss ever.

Angel thought his dream felt all too real because he felt a woman's body on top of his. He really thought that maybe Buffy did surprise him after all.

She could feel that he was turned on. She felt his erection against the heat in her body.

"Buffy," he moaned. The woman looked down at him and gently nipped his lower lip and said.

"I could just eat you up." Angel heard the voice and couldn't believe that he was dreaming of Darla. 'It can't be her. If I open my eyes, I won't see her in front of me.' He opened his eyes and noticed a pair of blue eyes instead of green one staring right at him. He jumped up.

"Darla! What are you doing here?"

"Why my sweet dear Angel, I missed you. I thought you might need some company," she said smiling.

"What I need for you is to leave my room. And could you stop calling me your sweet Angel?"

"Why Angel I could tell that I still have an effect on you still? You were hard when I was on top of you."

"That wasn't you," he said through gritted teeth.

"Oh, let me guess. It's your sweet little Buffy you were dreaming about? So how is she Angel? Is she what you expected when you fucked her for the first time?" Angel laughed.

"I can't believe you're jealous. It's none of your business. So why don't you just leave now?"

"So you haven't fucked the little blonde yet? My, my Angel, when we were dating it didn't take you that long until we had sex. So what's change?"

"Darla when we were dating, if I wanted to, I'd fucked you after our first date. I've changed and I have you to thank. If you hadn't dumped me, I would've never met Buffy, " he said smiling. Darla laughed sarcastically.

"I can't believe you're treating out relationship for a year as nothing. I didn't mean anything to you."

"Oh it did. I asked you to marry me and you rejected me. How did you expect me to react? Did you expect me to welcome you with open arms again? So now I moved on and so have you. You have Riley."

"Riley is not like you. I'm satisfied, but not in the same way as I was with you."

"Too bad. Now for the last time, leave Darla and head back to Riley." She quickly finished getting dressed and headed out his room.

"I can't believe she did that. Man, Darla's really desperate to be stooping this low. I'm just glad that Buffy wasn't here to see all this."

~*~*~*~*~*

Darla made her way back to her hotel room. She knew that she has to find a way to get Buffy out of Angel's life. 'I don't care what I do. Angel and I are meant to be. I'll make him see it.'

Buffy was glad that this coming week was going to have lots of changes. Especially for herself, she was going to sell her stuff from the house, Angel coming home and seeing Riley's reaction on the FOR SALE sign on the house. She's hoping to have it sold before he came back.

"I can't wait for Angel to come home to me. I plan to make his welcome back a very memorable one for the both of us." She was smiling to herself already thinking of all the fun they'd be having all weekend.

The day seemed long, but it was productive for the attorney. Buffy sold most of Riley's stuff and had plenty more to sell. She couldn't believe the amount of junk he had consumed. All her stuff was in storage in her room at her parents' house. Buffy closed up shop and headed to Angel's place. As she changed out of her clothes and into a tank top and a pair of shorts all she thought about was Angel. She went over to dresser and opened his cologne and sniffed the scent that she remembered that was uniquely Angel.

"I miss you so much. I can't wait to tell you how much I love you." 'I just hope he feels the same way. Of course he does. What man allows a woman to take care of his apartment while he's away?'

~*~*~*~*~*

As sleep took Buffy over she'd been dreaming about Angel returning and him and making love to her. It seemed that since when he left for New York she'd be having almost the same reoccurring dream.

Lonely in bed
At night
And it never feels right
I toss and turn
Each night
Till the morning light
But just the thought of you
Send chills up and down my spine
Just knowing you'll be here real soon makes everything alright

Candlelight
It makes it special
Me and you
On a rare occasion
Candlelight a special night
Seeing you is a sweet sensation
Candlelight

Memories of you
Your arm baby, squeezing me close to your heart
Shadows in the dark baby
Of kissing every part
And knowing we can share it all and be still be
Still be free
Fore each and every magic moment will last for eternity

Candlelight
It makes it special
Me and you
On a rare occasion
Candlelight a special night
Seeing you is a sweet sensation
Candlelight

She had just finished doing the laundry and brought the clothes up and started folding them. She was humming away when a pair of strong hands wrapped around her waist. He then leaned his head and whispered into her ear and kissed the side of her neck.

"Missed me?"

"Angel when did you…ooh that feels so good." His hands or rather his fingertips gently making circular motions on her stomach making his way up to and cupped her breasts. His hands gently squeezed her breasts causing Buffy to moan. His fingertips lightly touched the tip of her nipple causing it to become hard. Buffy couldn't control her emotions and started rubbing her body against his. Angel let go one of her breasts and started to unbutton her shirt or rather his shirt. Buffy whimpered at the lost of his hand on her neglected breast. When he was all done with the last button, he brought both of his hands on her shoulders and letting the shirt fall onto the floor. He continued on kissing her shoulder and Buffy turned her head to kiss him. She was about to turn around to face him, but he stopped her. His hands slid down her arm causing her to shiver. His fingers descended down and slid down her panties. She slipped out of them. His hands went right to her breasts just one last time.

"Angel. I want you." She turned around with her breasts flushed up against his shirt. Angel felt the heat enumerating from her body.

"Angel, make love to me." She then started kissing him passionately not wanting to let go of his lips. Her small hands found their way on his shirt and just ripped the buttons off his shirt. Next her hands found the belt buckle, then the button and the zipper. Angel's hands went through her blonde silky hair. He let go and held his hand beneath her cheeks.

“I love you Buffy.” He quickly got out of his boxers, and then laid Buffy gently onto the bed.

“Are you sure about this?" he asked with his brown eyes penetrating right though her.

“I've never been more sure in my whole life. Make love to me, my Angel." He did just that.

And my love for you will never fade away
I'll save a special spot for you baby
Always
Don't you know my heart has made for you a special place?
Don't you know?
Call on me
When you want me
When you need me
I'm here for you

Candlelight
It makes it special
Me and you
On a rare occasion
Candlelight a special night
Seeing you is a sweet sensation
Candlelight

Buffy was smiling while she was still asleep. As she woke up, she felt sweat and a tingling sensation run though her body. She was aching for Angel to touch her where she needed the most.

"Oh, this dream was way too real. He definitely needs to come home soon."

~*~*~*~*~*

Saturday had finally come around. Two people in particular couldn't wait to be reunited with one another. It seemed like forever, but it was actually only two weeks.

Buffy had to set things in motion for Angel's arrival. She had to go shopping, which meant that she needed Willow coming along with her as well. She got dressed in a t-shirt and jeans and headed out the door

~*~*~*~*~*

"So you're ready to take the next step with the doctor?" Willow asked. Buffy blushed.

"Yeah, but at the same time I'm a bit nervous. I mean I've only been with Riley for the past two years. What if Angel thinks I'm not good enough for him? What if…"

"Buffy, breathe. I doubt Angel would do that to you. He cares for you a lot. I can tell by the way you talk about him because your face just lights up. Your hopelessly in love with him."

"Yeah, I am. But at the same time I don't want to disappoint him. I mean the way Darla is they probably did things that Riley and I never did."

"What are you thinking about? You're not thinking about handcuffing Angel to his bed are you?"

"Willow, of course not! I was thinking the handcuffs would come later on in our relationship."

"Buffy, I'm surprised. You never did anything like that with Riley/"

"Please! Riley would never agree to it. We were married for two years and he never touched me in a certain area."

"Well then I guess Angel will just have to devote his time to that certain place on your body," Willow said smiling.

"Willow, I hope you don't let Oz here you talk like that about another man."

"Don't worry Angel's all yours."

"Yep. Angel's mine." 'Boy I can't wait when he gets home.'

Angel's flight back to Sunnydale was a long six hours, but he couldn't wait to see Buffy. She was on his mind constantly and especially after that nice dream that he had. He definitely wanted it to come true. As he headed to get his luggage he thought he'd see Buffy. 'Maybe she has a surprise for me.'

He made his way to his apartment and opened the door to smell vanilla. He knew Buffy was around, but didn't know exactly where.

"Buffy, where are you?"

"I'm in your room. Follow the rose petals on the floor." He dropped his bags at the doorway and followed the trail of red rose petal until he reached his door. As he opened the door, the sight of Buffy standing in a floor length black silk nightgown with a right slit that reached her mid thigh. Her hair was swept up and she had the most beautiful smile on her face.

"You like what you see?"

"Definitely." She walked towards him until she linked her arms around his neck.

"I missed you so much." She then leaned her head as Angel leaned his down toward hers. Their lips met and she let her tongue dart out on his lips until she parted them open. As her tongue swirled with his, Angel's hands held her securely at the waist and walked towards the bed. As Angel fell with Buffy on top of him, he kicked off his shoes and released their kiss. He looked into her green eyes and then shut them again.

"Angel, wake up! Your not suppose to be tired before we make love. That's for afterwards." Angel didn't stir. He just kept on sleeping.

"Great the minute he gets home to make love to me, is the minute he falls asleep on me. Well there's a bright side to this, he's home." She laid her head on his shoulder and went to sleep.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel woke up with a weight on his shoulder and looked over and spotted her. His Buffy. She looked so beautiful asleep. 'Oh, way to go Angel, she had plans for a romantic welcome home celebration and you slept on her.' He figured he needed to make it to her so he proceeded on by tilting her chin up and kissed her, as he let go and whimpered.

"Hey." She placed a hand on her head and felt her hair was a mess.

"Awe, I need to get up and go to the bathroom. I must look horrible." She moved to get up, but Angel pulled her back down.

"You look beautiful." She thought about his comment for a while before she answered.

"Okay." She went back in his embrace.

"Why didn't you wake me up? I thought we were going to have our own private celebration." She blushed.

"I tried, but you didn't move at all. You still want to?"

"Why don't I show you," he said smiling wickedly. She knew what he was getting at.

His lips went back to hers again. As his tongue found its entryway inside her mouth, he lightly massaged his with hers. As he moved down her chin, he nibbled her lower lip tasting the vanilla that intoxicated his senses. His journey went downwards onto her neck lightly nibbling on her skin. Buffy had her eyes closed. Lips parted open and her fingers grasping the hairs at the nape of his neck. Angel's hands glided up and black silk fabric from her waist to the sides of her breasts. The feel of his hands on her body making the slightest touch caused shivers running up and down spine. The funny thing was that it was just the beginning of his touches on her body. His hands cupped her breasts squeezing them ever so gently. Buffy's fingers found the buttons on his and started to unbutton them, but she was getting furious and tore the shirt open with the buttons flying off.

"Hey! That was my favorite shirt."

"I'll buy you another one," she said smiling. She then went down kissing Angel's stopping for a minute to grab a nipple and licking it. Then she went on kissing him until she reached the waistband of his pants. As she started to undo his belt Angel placed his hand on hers.

"What's wrong? You don't want me no more?" she said innocently.

"Nothing, I do want you. Just let me do this." He quickly got out of his pants and boxers and went right back to her.

"I think it's time you get out of this." He placed his fingers at the straps and slid them down her bare shoulders moving toward her sides. Angel moved quickly and took off the rest of her gown. When he looked back down she had no panties on. His body became hard by the sight of her nude body. She was his goddess.

Buffy looked up into his brown eyes and felt as if her was looking intently at her. As if he was looking at her thoroughly being able to see her soul. It almost frightened her, but she loved him. She looked down at him and gazed at his chest and loved to see how sculpted and chiseled it was. Though her eyes looked a bit further down and noticed how his erection was protruding. 'There's nothing small about him. Riley sure was much smaller than him. Bad Buffy.'

Angel leaned onto his elbows not wanting to crush her petite form and kissed her again. He looked at her once more.

"Are you sure about this?" He was hoping that she'd say yes. He just didn't know how long to hold his urges.

"Make love to me Angel." He took his knee to part her legs open and gently placed himself inside of her. Both of them let out a low moan. As Angel entered inside Buffy, she felt so tight as if she was a virgin and not a married woman. As he thrust in and out of her, Buffy's inner muscles loosened and relaxed with Angel's ministrations. Both lovers kept on moaning each other's names. The tension of their orgasm was reaching its peak and had finally come. As Angel moved over, he pulled Buffy towards him and kissed her head.

"Buffy."

"Yeah," she said looking up. 'Now is your chance to tell her how you feel. So don't mess up.'

"I love you," he said smiling.

"I love you, too." She then kissed his shoulder.

Later on that night Angel was contemplating whether or not to tell Buffy about Darla appearing in his hotel room in New York. 'Why should I tell her? It's not as if she's thrilled about Darla. I just can't tell her.' He blew lightly in her ear to cause her to shiver all over her body. She made believe that the cool breeze against her ear wasn't distracting her sleeping at all. Angel knew perfectly well that he could keep on going until she woke up. Buffy stirred, turned around and looked at him.

"You weren't going to stop were you?"

"Who me? What did I do?" he said innocently. She hit him so playfully on his chest.

"You know perfectly well. You were blowing in my ear. It's very distracting. I wanted to sleep a little while longer."

"I'm sorry. I can't help it when I'm around you. You make me feel things that don't or can't be explained in one word." She was in such awe with his words. It touched her in the part of her heart that no other man has done for her. Even with Riley and their two years of marriage.

"Don't be sorry. Ever. I feel the same way about you too," she said smiling and then kissed him. Buffy's stomach grumbled and caused Angel to laugh between their lips.

"I guess someone's hungry."

"I'm not hungry. Besides looking at you makes all the hunger go away."

"Really, I doubt that. I think that stomach needs some food. I don't want you to feel weak later on when I plan on continuing our weekend by never leaving my apartment," he said wickedly.

"Why doctor you sure are concerned for my health being? Why is that? Do you have a special reason?"

"Actually, I do. I haven't seen my favorite patient in two weeks and I think she needs a little TLC. Coming from yours truly," he said raising his eyebrows and then lean forward to capture her lips in a sweet kiss.

~*~*~*~*~*

Sunday morning both lovers were in bed just feeling safe in the embrace of one another. Angel felt such love and comfort just being in the arms of the woman that he loves. He so wanted the battle of her divorce to be done and over with. The two weeks in New York has made him think a lot of things. The major one was what was going to happen to them after her divorce.

Buffy was awake and looked up at Angel. He was brooding about something. His forehead would scrunch and his brown eyes would appear darker than they were. She let her finger slid down his cheek to cause him to stir.

"Buffy, I thought you were asleep. Did I wake you?"

"No. I just woke up and noticed you were in "brood mode" what gives?"

"I was just thinking." Buffy didn't like his response at all. He seemed to be worried about something.

"I hope I'm the one that was occupying your thoughts," she said smiling.

"You're definitely always on my mind. So are we staying in bed today or do you want to get up?" Buffy leaned over him and noticed the clock read nine thirty a.m. She definitely wanted to sleep much longer.

"Sleep. I think we should sleep. Sleeping is good." Angel moved so he was on top of her.

"You sure you want to sleep? I mean I could think of other ways to occupy our time," he said whispering in her ear and kissing the column of her neck.

"Sleep? For some strange reason, I don't feel sleepy anymore," she said breathlessly. Angel smiled against her skin. He lifted his head up and looked at her.

"That's good to hear." He bent his head and kissed her lips while his arms grabbed the sheets and pulled it over their heads. She squealed in delight.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was playing with the strands of her golden hair. He loved the feeling as they went through his fingers. The strands of her hair felt like silk. Buffy's head used his shoulder as a pillow. She could remain this way forever.

"So your not mad at me for not letting you sleep?"

"Definitely not. I can catch up on my sleep anytime, but time with you is precious."

"I'm glad." He kissed the top of her head and gently moved her head to get up. She her placed her hand on his chest.

"Where you going?" she whined.

"I'm going to take a shower and make us breakfast," he said giving her one last kiss.

"No! Don't go. I like having my Angel pillow," she said pouting her lower lip. He laughed. He couldn't help but notice how utterly cute and adorable she was. He leaned his head down and spoke to her.

"Why don't you join me in the shower and I'll make your favorite breakfast?" he said with his lips just mere inches away from hers. She leaned up and kissed him.

"Hmm. Take a shower with you and you making me breakfast. Let me think about it." Of course Buffy knew all to well that it wasn't something that really needed thinking.

"You should be glad that I want to do this for you. It's not everyday I do these things. So you better appreciate it," he said as if annoyed.

"You have no idea how much I appreciate everything you do for me. I love you so much."

"I love you, too," he said smiling.

~*~*~*~*~*

Riley on the other hand was furious. He couldn't believe that what Buffy had done. She completely sold everything that he had from his clothes, entertainment system and even his car. He was stunned to the point that he even saw a sale sign on the house.

"Oh, she's going to regret this. She thinks that now she has Angel on her life that everything will be smooth sailing. She definitely has another thing coming."

"Buffy's going to be surprised at what the judge has planned for her tomorrow. She'll be begging the judge to grant her one plea."

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy woke up early this fine new morning to head to divorce court with Angel by her side. Even though a part of her didn't want him there, she was glad that he'd be there for moral support. She waited for Willow to pick her up and she'd meet up with Angel at the courthouse.

"Willow, as my attorney I have something to tell you."

"Sure, Buffy go ahead."

"I sold Riley's stuff while he was away for the two weeks. I also have a for sale sign on the house."

"Buffy, wow that's something. As a friend I'd say you kicked his ass! As your attorney I think you should have told me sooner."

"You said ass! I'm shocked Willow. You're right. I'm sorry, but Willow he's a jerk, an asshole whatever you want to call it. He hurt me so badly. I thought he loved me and this is the outcome."

"Don't worry Buffy. You'll get through this. You have Angel and he's been very supportive of you. So how is Angel?" Buffy sighed. As soon she heard her loves name it brought a smile to her face and thoughts about their adventurous weekend came into her mind. From his hands touching her body, his lips saying sweet words of endearment and lastly his eyes showing everything without even saying a word. Oh, she loved this man.

"Angel's fine. We had lots of fun over the weekend," she said smiling wickedly. Willow could guess what fun was interpreted to. They had tons of sex.

In the courthouse Buffy met up with Angel and spoke before they entered.

"Hi there."

"Hi." He then kissed her and let this thumb graze against her cheek.

"So you ready to go inside?"

"No. I want to go home with you," she said mumbling into shirt. He lifted her chin to look into those beautiful hazel eyes that he adored so much.

"I like your idea, but I think it's better for you to settle your divorce and see what happens from there."

"Oh, great now your using wisdom on me." He smirked.

~*~*~*~*~*

The judge heard both sides if FINN vs. FINN. The reasons that Mr. Finn had applied on Mrs. Finn were ludicrous. Though at the same time Mrs. Finn selling his belonging was something else.

"I heard both sides of the story. Both Mr. and Mrs. Finn's reasons, as of now you both shall remain separated until I contact your lawyers. I know that each of you are seeing someone and I recommend that you stay away from that person as well."

"Your honor, but my client has not done anything wrong to receive such treatment as this," Lindsay McDonald said.

"Mr. McDonald, please don't play with my intelligence.”

"Your honor, what did my client do to receive this?" Willow asked.

"Ms. Rosenberg, Mrs. Finn needs this time to herself. Though I shall grant her one wish."

"Yes, your honor," Buffy said.

"You can spend one more night with the young man beside you."

"Thank you, your honor," she said smiling.

~*~*~*~*~*

At the end of the day Buffy met up with Angel. He drove her over to his place. They both figured that if things went a bit further, they weren't ready for Buffy's parents to heat the moaning and groaning.

"I'm glad that the judge granted us one more night together."

"Me too," Angel answered. Buffy sat on his lap facing him with legs at the side of his thighs. Her arms went automatically around his neck. She let go of her left hand and lightly caressed his cheek and let the tip of her index finger trace the outline of his lips. The feel of his smooth lips against her fingertips was sensual. Those lips were the same ones that spoke out and said the words I love you.

"I love you."

"I love you, too. So I guess after tonight I won't be seeing you for quite a while."

"Not if I can't help it," she said kissing his lips leading down the side of his neck. Angel laughed. He pulled her closer into his arms.

"You are something else, but that's what I love about you." She lifted her head and looked deeply into those beautiful brown eyes of his.

"Thank you."

~*~*~*~*~*

Riley had no place to stay since Buffy placed matters into her own hands and sold his stuff and including the house. Since Darla was mainly the reason for his divorce, he was staying at her place. He loved Darla truly and wanted nothing more but to make a life and have a family with her.

"Darla, do you love me enough for me to be in your life forever?" Darla thought for a moment before answering. 'Forever with Riley Finn? Hmm. I wonder if I could. Could I leave the memory of Angel McCallister out of my mind and fill it up with new memories?'

"Sure. Why not." Riley was pleased. He figured things would definitely be going his way from now on.

~*~*~*~*~*

During the day Angel was occupied with patients and paperwork, so Buffy was hardly on his mind. That didn't mean when he thought of the petite blond with those green eyes that sparkled out that smile that made his heart sing. She was on his mind. It was when he came home to his apartment at night, that he had trouble sleeping. He was kind of use to seeing Buffy being there or knowing that she was a phone call away. He was going to miss the feeling of his arms around her waist with his head in the crook of her neck smelling the unique scent that was Buffy, which was vanilla and strawberries. The scent somehow still lingered around his apartment.

"I have to stop thinking about her?"

"Who?" Angel looked up and noticed it was Xander. Angel didn't respond.

"So who is she?"

"It's…Buffy Summers-Finn."

"Buffy. Wow. Now that's something new. So how long have you been together?"

"I guess since the incident with Riley. I've been there for her."

"Oh. So why do you want to forget about her? You seem like you're really into her."

"I am, but we have a court order. So we must keep our distance. That's why," he said sadly.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy on the other hand had a case in her hands. She knew the whereabouts, but a certain dark haired, brown-eyed guy was occupying her thoughts. Just thinking about Angel had entertained certain ideas in her mind. Some were good and some were very good. Her thoughts were interrupted when Willow called out her name.

"Buffy? Did you hear anything I said?"

"Huh? I'm sorry Willow. I was just thinking."

"Thinking? Thinking about Angel maybe?"

"Yeah. It's just not fair. Riley gets to be with Darla because of what I did and I can't see Angel. I just wish that he'd surprised me this week. But I guess it's best I concentrate on my case for now."

"Don't worry Buffy things will change for the better? As soon as everything is settled you can be with Angel all the time." Buffy smiled at the thought.

It was Friday and Angel was headed to the local gym. He needed to vent out some energy. He figured working out would make him forget about Buffy. As he lifted the weights and flexed his muscles on his arms, all his thoughts were on his girlfriend. He missed seeing her pretty smile, kissing those sweet lips and holding her in his arms. He needed to see her so badly. He knew no matter what, he'd see Buffy after his workout.

Time went by Angel kept on working out until he noticed a man approaching him. It was Riley. 'Oh, great, what does he want?'

"Angel, so how is Buffy? Have you seen her lately?" Riley said snidely. He knew perfectly well that Angel made no contact with Buffy.

"You know I haven't seen her."

"Speaking of Buffy, how is that bitch? Does she moan and scream out your name when you fuck her?" Angel was furious. He couldn't believe how Riley had the nerve to call Buffy a bitch in front of him. So Angel took all the anger that consumed him and punched Riley in the face. He landed on the floor. He punched him once more and spoke to him.

"Don't you ever call her that again? Oh, and my sex life with Buffy has no concern with you whatsoever." He stormed off and headed towards the showers.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was still in the court when the judge voted in her favor at the trial.

"Oh, thank you so much," said Tracey Morgan.

"No problem. Just take care of yourself. If you need any help you know where to call me."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel somehow made his way to Buffy's law firm. His mind drifted away from her, but after Riley calling her a bitch, he had to see her. As he made his way to her office, he stopped over and spoke to her secretary.

"Hello, I was wondering is Buffy Summers was in?"

"Sure. Hold on." Buffy's secretary, Jill connected through to Buffy.

"Yes Jill."

"Mrs. Finn, you have a man here to see you."

"Did he leave a name?"

"No, but I'll ask. Sir, what's your name?"

"Could you tell her that's its friend?"

"He said that he's friend of yours." Buffy wondered what man would claim. She knew that if it was Xander, he's say his name. 'Could it be Angel? Oh, I hope its Angel! Please let it be Angel.'

"Could you describe him for me?"

"Okay." Jill thought that Buffy was asking for a strange request, but obliged anyway.

"He's tall, good looking well built, dark brown hair and brown eyes. He also has a nice smile." Buffy heard everything Jill had mentioned as far as she was concerned that was Angel's description. She just needed to know one more thing.

"Could you make him talk on the phone please?"

"Okay." She handed Angel the phone. Angel couldn't believe that Buffy made her secretary describe him on the phone.

"Hey Buffy," he said huskily. Her heart melted right away. She felt like she as a puddle of water just hearing his voice. It had been so long since she heard his beautiful voice.

"Hey," she finally answered back. Angel handed the phone back to Jill.

"You can let him in. Oh, and Jill you can go home early today. See you Monday."

"Thank you. You can go right in sir."

"Thanks," he winked and smiled at her.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy heard a knock on her door and knew perfectly well that it was Angel on the other end.

"Come in." Angel entered wearing a white tank top, black track pants with buttons on the sides and sneakers. His hair was still wet from the shower at the gym. When Buffy looked up at him she just smiled.

"Friend, huh? Why didn't you just say name?"

"Maybe I wanted to surprise you," he said walking towards her. He leaned against her desk.

"Maybe? So why are you here besides surprising me?"

"I ran into someone. Riley."

"Riley! What did he want? Did he say something to you?" she asked concerned.

"What did he say now?"

"He called you a bitch. So I decked him." She looked down at his hands and noticed his right hand was red and looked to be swollen.

"Oh, you're hurt," she said looking at his hand in hers.

"It's okay. It doesn't hurt." He then winced in pain. She lifted his hand to her lips and kissed each of his knuckles delicately. All in the while she was kissing him her eyes never left his and he smiled at her. She held his hand gently and lifted herself and Angel bent down to kiss each other on the lips.

"Feel much better," she said after releasing the kiss.

"Definitely." She moved away and started to walk when Angel stopped her.

"Where you going?"

"I'm going to get you some ice and bandages for that hand."

"Buffy, it's okay. It'll heal soon."

"No way. I'm going to mend your wounds for you." She headed over to the icebox and then headed back to her desk for her first aid kit. She made Angel sit down and she sat on his lap.

"I never knew this was how they treated a patient with an injury."

"Well Nurse Buffy has her own set of rules. She only does this for one particular person only. Her Angel," she said smiling. She let the ice cube graze over his swollen red knuckles. After a few moments, Buffy dried his hand placed some ointment and bandaged his hand up.

"There you go. Now rest that hand of yours. So what do I get in return for my services?"

"Kiss me?"

"Finally something I want to do." She leaned her head up and kissed him. His injured hand placed on her back holding her close to him not wanting to let go. As the kiss deepened between them Angel let his tongue parting her lips open letting his tongue find hers lightly massaging it.

"I missed you," she said parting from their kiss.

"I missed you, too. I just had to see you even if it was for a little while."

"I feel the same way. Let's go home." Angel was a bit confused as to where home was. 'Did she want to come with me? Or did she want me to drop her off?'

"Buffy, when you meant home, your talking about your place right?"

"Of course not silly. Your place," she said like an innocent schoolgirl. Angel groaned while Buffy giggled.

Let's just say that Angel broke every speed limit to make it to his apartment. He quickly opened the door, closed it behind him and started kissing Buffy. Buffy felt her knees go weak as the kisses went on. If she didn't let go, her plan would never take its course.

"Angel, we need to stop," she said panting.

"What? Huh? Don't you want to?" 'Oh, please tell me she does. There's no way she could've been sending me the wrong signals.' She placed her hand on his cheek.

"Of course I do. Why don't you go inside your room, while I freshen up in the bathroom." He nodded his head agreeing with her and smiling on his way towards his bedroom.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy went into his bedroom dressed up in a short black, silk nightie that left no visible imagination to the naked eye. When he lifted his head he spotted the most beautiful creature before him. His Buffy. They haven't made love yet, but every cell that was coursing through his body was screaming to have her in his arms and ravish the blonde beauty. In her hands were two pairs of handcuffs. He wondered where she got them.

"Buffy, where did you get those?" he asked pointing to the handcuffs.

"Oh, these things. Spike gave them to me. Now stand up." He did as he was told. She leaned up against his body and brushed her body against his. He elicited a moan. She knew exactly how to get him worked up and ready to go. Just when he was about to wrap his arms around her waist she stopped him.

"No. Don't." She then pulled the tab of his pants and yanked it off him. Next she placed her small hands beneath his tank top feeling his smooth skin against her fingertips. The sensation of Buffy's fingers gliding the side of his chest and up his broad muscular back left Angel wanting to touch her even more. As the tank top descended to the floor like his pants Angel was left standing in his boxers. Buffy's hand went through the elastic waistband of is shorts and gently pinched his firm butt. He moaned at the sensation.

"Oh, Buffy you're killing me." As she slid the rest of his shorts she answered him.

"I only just begun," she whispered in his ear. Her breath added more to the erotic feeling that he already felt with Buffy touching him.

"Now spread eagle." He was shocked at her words that he raised an eyebrow. As she laid on him, she leaned over took each hand and handcuffed his wrist to the bedpost. She went back down with her thighs on each side of his hips and firmly locked eyes with the brown-eyed guy. The sight of his body all in his nude form just like when he was born brought a tingling sensation into her body. She's seen his body before, but this was really different.

"You've been a very bad boy. And bad boys need to be punished," she said seriously, but had that devious twinkle in her eye. He was helpless and she was in control. His chest from his body shuddered wondering what was going to happen.

"But Buffy...." She silenced him with her fingertip.

"You hurt my husband and that was wrong." Angel knew what was happening and was enjoying what was to come. He had never seen this side of Buffy before and hoped he'd see more of it again in the future. As she looked at him being helpless, she felt so powerful having a strong man beneath her and under control. She knew for sure that Riley would never do anything like this for her.

"Honey, he called you bitch. I felt that he deserved the punch because no woman and especially you shouldn't be called a bitch." The look in his eyes when he said those endearing words had touched Buffy's heart truly, but she needed to be strong and continue her punishment act.

"You've defended your case well, but you must accept the sentence ahead of you. Do you accept them?" 'Oh, I don't care what you do to me. All I need is you.'

"Yes mistress." He knew for sure that if Buffy wanted to be the dominating one that he'd have to play the part. Buffy blushed at Angel calling her mistress. She felt his throbbing erection between her butt cheeks for quite a while, but it triggered more after he called her mistress. Buffy let her right hand find its way to his erection and gently stroked it.

"I guess someone's happy to see me." He smiled at her. He was definitely happy to see her. The way the curves of her body from her ample breasts to her round hips to her firm behind. He wanted to touch his blonde goddess, but his restraints were holding him back. He moaned with his eyes closed as her hand still stroking his throbbing erection and then stopped.

"Awe come on!" He knew he shouldn't have said anything, but he was about to come.

"Did I say you could speak? No. Now first off you will listen to everything that I say."

"Yes mistress."

"Secondly, whenever I touch you anywhere on your body, you will *not* come until I tell you."

"Yes mistress. Permission to speak?"

"Yes, you may."

"How about if I want to come and it hurts so much, what am I to do?"

"You are meant to hold it until I say so. Besides if you hadn't punched my husband you wouldn't be in this position right now." 'Oh, I'm so glad that I punched him. Oh, I definitely like being punished by you.'

She moved her petite body and leaned her head and kissed him. She bit lower and added more bite marks along his neck. She licked the bite marks over as if she drew blood from his neck and now closed the wound. She then kissed his chest roughly and nipped his nipples and licked each one individually. As she slid further down his body, the feeling of her body grazing against his was unbearable. Her blonde hair was scattered against his chest. He lifted his head to see where she was headed next, but the clanking sounds of his handcuffs against the bedposts caused him some problems. Her hands were at his long lean thighs and she moved her head to kiss his hips from left to right. She moved and blew at the side of his inner thigh and kissed, nipped and licked it. Buffy went on and his throbbing erection in one hand, made her way down to his sac licking and nipping on her journey upwards. Her soft lips kept on licking until she stopped at the tip. She placed her fingertip at the opening of his penis playing with the pre cum that was at the tip, which caused Angel to shudder at her touch.

"Do you like me doing this to you?"

"Yes mistress." Angel wanted her to do so much more. She smiled feeling so confident about her control over him. Buffy removed her finger and replaced with her mouth. The feeling of her lips engulfing his throbbing erection little by little caused Angel to moan. As her mouth continued to swallow his erection whole, she used her tongue to lick him up and down as if she was sucking on a popsicle stick. As she continued on with her task her hands were at his thighs as they dug into his muscles feeling his skin against hers.

Her body was beginning to get aroused as well. Even though Angel hasn't touched her, but the sight of his naked body, his moaning under her ministrations have heightened her arousal to the extreme. Her loins were just thirsting for his touch to be in between her legs. The more she thought about it, the more tense her body got. This in turn caused her to bite him and quickly releasing her mouth before he came.

Buffy took off her nightie revealing Angel her full breasts that were pert watching and waiting for him to touch them. She glided her body and then slide down on his erection causing the both of them to moan. Buffy started rocking her hips back and forth trying to build up her orgasm. As she squeezed her inner muscles and clamped on his erection until she let go and yelled out his name.

"Oh, Angel!" She then laid her slick body against his chest. She was relieved, but it wasn't over yet. She moved her body back up still inside of him and started rocking her body against his hips. Though this time around she had a bit of difficulty. Angel noticed his lover was having some trouble performing.

"Mistress, can I help you out?" He so wanted to get out of those handcuffs and fuck her senseless.

"Who said you may speak!"

"Sorry, mistress."

"I can handle this situation on my own." She placed her hands on her breasts and gently squeezed them between her fingers and closed her eyes and imagined it was Angel's hands touching her. She started moaning at the sensation of pleasuring herself. Though she wanted to come again, she still didn't feel the tingling that she felt before. So Buffy released one of her hands and wandered downwards towards the nest of curls, slipped two of her fingers at her clit and pinched it. The slight pinch triggered the effect and she came again yelling.

Angel on the other hand was hard as rock. He couldn't handle it anymore. He knew that if he continued holding on things wouldn't go to well. The sight of his lover touching herself for pleasure was the most erotic thing he's ever seen.

Buffy feeling flushed all over every part of her body from her round firm breasts to her lower abdomen, which was covered in sweat. She laid her body against Angel's chest about to take a nap.

"Mistress?"

"Yes," she mumbled.

"My hands or rather my wrists are hurting and I'm in pain in a certain part of my body. Can I come please?"

"Yes, you may." He was so relieved to here her say that. Buffy lifted her body once more and as soon as she got back to her rhythm it didn't take Angel long to his reach his orgasm. When he released himself into her, Buffy's body convulsed like never before. Buffy was about to lay her head back down Angel cleared his throat.

"Yes." He clanked his wrists to explain why.

"Party pooper," she said pouting. She leaned over by the table got the key and uncuffed both the cuffs. Angel quickly pulled her into his arms and kissed her hungrily. He was devouring her lips as if she was a meal before him.

"So you promise not to be bad anymore," she said as they let go of their breathless kiss.

"Next time you reprimand me for my actions, I'll accept the consequences that come along with it." He then flipped her so she lay beneath him.

"I liked what you did, but I think it's my turn now," Angel said twitching his eyebrows.

"But I'm..." He silenced her statement with a kiss and thrust inside of her.

"Are you out of your mind! Don't you think you're rushing into things a bit quickly? You hardly know the girl that well."

"I know her well enough to know that I want to spend the rest of my life with her."

"But Angel, you've only known her for a couple of months. What makes you think she's the one?"

"I know that Spike, but when I'm around her nothing else matters. She's the one for me, because I feel it in my heart. When she's not around me I have this empty feeling that she can only fill. Don't you feel that way about Dru?"

"I do, but I'm not going to rush off and propose to her."

"You say that now. Though later on you'll want more.”

"Yeah, right."

~*~*~*~*~*

Darla was shopping at VICTORIA'S SECRET when she spotted Buffy rummaging through some lingerie. 'Oh, look at that the little bitch has a romantic event coming up for her and Angel. Oh, I'm definitely going to stop that.'

"Why Buffy, what a surprise to see you here?"

"Darla. You know this is a free country. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get going."

"Not just yet. I have something quite interesting to tell you," she holding a firm grip on Buffy's arm.

"Fine. Tell me and be done with it."

"You know that Angel was in New York not to long ago."

"Yeah, Darla that's old news. What is it that you really want to tell me?" Buffy was getting annoyed with Darla and just wanted to leave.

"Angel was with me all those nights while he was in New York City." Buffy was furious, but kept her cool. She knew Angel wouldn't do that to her. He loved her very much and told her that countless of times.

"Angel would never be with you. You hurt his feelings countless of times. Besides you're lying."

"If you think I'm lying then ask him about that dream of his." Buffy couldn't believe how low she'd stoop to get Angel back.

"I don't believe you and I know Angel would never lie to me." She then slapped Darla across the face.

"You'll see who's lying."

~*~*~*~*~*

That same night Buffy invited Angel over for dinner at her house with her folks. He was finally going to meet up with Hank and Joyce Summers. Angel wasn't worried Joyce, he was more worried about Hank. He knew how protective fathers could be. He had the feeling that when he'd have a daughter, he was sure to react the same way. As he knocked on the door he heard voice.

"I'll get it." It was Buffy. Buffy was thrilled that he was coming over. She was also going to find out if Darla was right about the night in New York and that dream. She opened the door and he stood before her holding a dozen red roses and a box of chocolates.

"Hi," she said shyly.

"Hey beautiful." He then leaned in and kissed her. As they part, he handed her the roses, but Buffy looked unexpectedly at the box of chocolates.

"Thank you. Aren't those for me too," she said pointing to the box.

"Nope. They're for your mother." She pouted at him knowing all too well that he'd fall for it. He looked at her and knew all too well what she was attempting, but it wasn't going to work.

"I'm not going to fall for your act." She pouted even more letting her lower lip jut out. He kissed her once more and Buffy maneuvered her hands towards the box and swatted it.

"No, Buffy."

"Fine. You win." Buffy parents entered the room.

"Mom, Dad this is Angel McCallister." Angel shook hands with her father, but picked up Joyce's hand and kissed it. He then handed her the box.

"Thank you Angel." As they all went into the dining room Joyce pulled back her daughter.

"Buffy, you definitely have to keep him. I already like him. If I was much younger, I'd go after him myself." Buffy's eyes widen with shock.

"Mom! How could you? That's my boyfriend you're talking about."

~*~*~*~*~*

"Well your dad sure had a lot of questions to ask me. It seemed like as if I asked your hand in marriage."

"I know, but he's just looking out for me. It seemed like after what happened with Riley, he's been more protective. He just doesn't want another guy to hurt my feelings." Her back was flushed against his chest while they sat down on the couch. His hands rubbed the side of her bare arms.

"I would never do anything to hurt your feelings. I love you too much to do such a thing." He kissed her shoulder. He moved his hands over to her shoulders and noticed how tense she was. As he started rubbing her shoulders to calm her nerves down and spoke to her.

"Buffy, what's been bothering you so much that you stiff as a board."

"Did you see Darla while you were in New York?" Angel was surprised the question. He had no idea why she'd say such a thing. Though in his mind he had to be honest with her.

"Yes. But it's not…."

"I can't believe she was right all along. I thought for sure that she was lying," she said angered. She turned around and faced him.

"It's not what you think."

"So she wasn't in your bedroom and you weren't dreaming about her?" she asked.

"Yes and no." Angel couldn't believe that Darla told Buffy what happened in New York. The only think was no thing happened except for her throwing her body on him.

"Why can't you give me a straight answer?" she said her voice rising.

"I did Buffy. She was in my room, but it wasn't like that," he said touching her arm.

"Don't touch me. I think you should leave now." He stood up and looked at her one last time. She looked up at him with her green eyes tearing up.

"Before I leave, I just wanted to tell you that even though you won't listen to me, I still love you and I'll be there for you when your divorce is finalized." He bent his head down and kissed her once more. It wasn't a kiss that they shared full of passion. It was sweet and innocent like their first kiss. He then stood up, walled out of the door and out of her life.

Buffy stayed still on the couch and started crying. The tears pouring down her face and she couldn't stop. A part of her wondered if she let him explain everything she would be alone and crying.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel spent the next day at work moping like a teenage boy being dumped by the prettiest girl in high school. He knew that if he spotted Darla that she wouldn't want to be near his presence. Darla was going to hear a couple of things from him and might totally regret her actions. Darla spotted Angel by his desk and noticed that he looked sad. 'Oh, poor thing, I guess Buffy told him everything. It's too bad nothing happened. I so wish it did. He loves that Buffy so much that it's consuming his mind.' She walked in and called out his name.

"Angel? Why the sad face? Did Buffy say something to hurt your feelings?" she said coyly.

"You bitch. You know perfectly well what happened between us in New York." He then grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her to the wall.

"You're hurting me. I like it," she said smugly.

"You think I'm hurting you now Darla. Don't test me," he said angered.

"You know I like it rough. Remember? What don't you play rough with your dear sweet Buffy? Or is too innocent to play?"

"I can't believe you. You're just surprised that Buffy broke up with me and that I'm not crawling back to you. Oh, and I don't have to play rough to get Buffy's attention."

"Oh, please spare me. I know you and you enjoyed it when we had sex."

"You got that right. It was sex. You used me up and tossed me aside like a dog," he said with his brown eyes flaring with anger.

"You don't mean that. I still love you. I want to spend my life with you." Angel only wished that those words came from another woman's mouth.

"I don't. I don’t need you actually. You made me see the error of my ways. Now leave," he said through clenched teeth." He pushed her out. Angel needed to be with Buffy. He didn't care what he had to do. He loved her too much to let her go now.

Since Angel was out of Buffy's life, she wanted to focus on the matter at hand, which was who sabotaged her accident on the highway. She figured it was Wolfram & Hart, but when Riley cheated on her and she fell into the arms of Angel her wounds lessened. Angel made her feel better and it wasn't just the sex. Though he made her feel things that no other man has before.

"Well that's done and over with. No more Angel. I won't be needing the doctor's services anymore." She then started crying again. Since their breakup she couldn't stop crying at night or anytime she thought of him.

"Just forget about him. 'Cause he sure doesn't want you anymore. Oh, who am I kidding I love him so much." Willow walked in and noticed her best friend's eyes were red from crying. She wondered what could be bringing her down.

"Buffy, are you okay? What happened?"

"Oh, Willow it's everything. Angel and I broke up."

"What? Why? How could this happen?" Buffy explained the whole situation to her best friend.

"I still don't believe Angel would do that to you. He's too much of a gentleman to do such a thing."

"I thought so too, Willow. Though the sad part in all this is that I'm in love with him."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel decided that he'd try to call Buffy once more. If he found her answering, he was going to leave his final message to her. He dialed up her number and laid back in his bed with is boxers on.

"Hi! I'm not home right now. Then again I might be and I'm screening my calls, but I doubt it. Leave a message after the beep and I'll get back to you soon."

'Great I had to hear the machine.' BEEP!

"Hey Buffy, I miss you sweetie. Every time I've tried calling you, you either weren't home or you just didn't want to speak to me. I don't blame you. I just wanted to tell you that nothing happened that night. I'll always love you and only you." He then hung up. Buffy heard the whole message and started crying all over again.

"I miss you too, my Angel."

~*~*~*~*~*

Today was the finalization of the divorce proceedings. Buffy and Riley will go their separate ways and make their own lives. Angel told Buffy that he was going to be there to support her no matter what. He arrived early at the courthouse and sat waiting for Buffy. Buffy arrived with Willow and noticed Angel sitting by himself. She wanted to tell him that she heard his final message. The judge finalized everything and Buffy was a finally a single woman again. Angel walked over and congratulated her.

"Congratulations Buffy. I guess you have everything you want now," he said with a small smile. She just stared at him.

"Willow, I'll see you later," he said leaning down and kissed her cheek.

"Yeah, I will." He walked off and Buffy just stood there watching him. She turned and looked at her best friend. They both walked out he courtroom.

"What did Angel mean by that?"

"I didn't want to tell you while you and Angel weren't together."

"Okay, now I feel bad. Tell me already!"

"I'm pregnant, Buffy." Buffy hugged her friend.

"Congratulations Willow. I'm so happy for you."

"I know. You should see Oz. He actually said more than one word."

"That's something new."

"Buffy, don't you think you should go after Angel? I know you still love him."

"He probably already left."

"I doubt that. I have a feeling that he didn't. 'Cause he's right there." Buffy turned around and saw Angel leaning against the wall smiling at her.

"You knew he was going to be there, didn't you?"

"Maybe. Just go to him kiss and makeup. Besides he's my doctor. I don't need him depressed around me." Buffy laughed and hugged her friend.

"Thanks Willow. Call me later and tell me how things went?"

"I will. Now go."

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy walked over to Angel. He looked up and faced her.

"Hey there. I was wondering if you could help me find a doctor," she said with a shy smile.

"What kind of doctor? I might be able to help you," he said smiling. She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him down.

"Actually you're the perfect one for me," she said smiling back. She licked her lips letting her pink tongue jut out before him. He leaned down, captured her tongue with his lips and gave her a long deep sensuous kiss. His arms automatically went around her waist pulling her closer to him. Her hands moved up and grasped the short hairs behind his neck.

"You're still going to tell me what happened between you and Darla in New York."

"Huh? What? Do I have to?" he whined.

"Yes."

~*~*~*~*~*

Both Buffy and Angel headed over to her place. She figured that whatever Angel had to tell her about Darla didn't need an audience. As they entered the house they both sat down and looked at each other.

"So?"

"So. Are you going to tell me?" He sighed.

"Alright, but when I start don't interrupt me no matter what, okay?"

"Fine."

"Since I arrived in New York, I've thought about you a lot. I even dreamed about you. Though this last dream seemed a bit too real. You know surround sound, feeling you and the whole nine yards. You somehow found your way to my hotel. You crawled onto the bed naked and started kissing me on the chest moving your way up higher." Buffy blushed.

"I did."

"Let me finish. As I was saying, you kept on kissing me on your way up and I woke up and saw you. I was thrilled beyond relief. We made love, but then she nipped my lower lip and whispered in my ear.

"She kissed you! I'm gonna kill that bitch," Buffy said angered.

"Buffy, please let me finish," he said holding her hand.

"Okay. I'm sorry. Go on."

"When I found out it was her, I just pushed her away and told her to leave my room. That's what happened I swear to you."

"So you weren't the slightest bit aroused when she lay on top of you? You can tell me you know," she said shyly. He took his forefinger and lifted her chin looking into her green eyes.

"No. The only person that gets me turned on like that is you and only you. I still remember that dream as it was crystal clear." She moved closer to whisper her response against his lips.

"I guess one of these days we'll make that dream come true for you. Oh, and speaking of dreams, I had one too." He groaned. The last thing he needed to hear was Buffy telling him she had dreams as well. Her hand started to stroke his thigh between the denim materials of his jeans. The touch of her little fingers threading through the jeans had his blood rushing straight to his groin. He knew that if she kept on going he wouldn't be able to restrain himself.

"Don't."

"What you don't like it? It seemed like you were enjoying yourself. Unless I'm wrong and I hope I'm not," she said huskily. Her hand kept moving closer and closer to her destination. Angel placed his hand on top of hers.

"Please, stop Buffy. If you went further I wouldn't be able to stop myself. Besides I have to get going." He then stood up.

"But you just got here. Where you going?" she whined.

"I have to meet Willow to start scheduling her monthly appointments, remember?" She stood up and brushed her body against his and snaked her arms around his neck.

"I don't think Willow won't mind if you're late. So stay." He took her arms and placed it at her sides.

"As tempting as it sounds, I have to get going. Besides after this weekend you won't be thinking the same way." He kissed her once more and headed out the door.

"What's going to happen this weekend!" she shouted after he left. Angel was behind the door and laughed.

"If only you knew Buffy. If only you knew."

Angel had everything set for the weekend. This was going to be the perfect weekend. It's not that their weekends together weren't special, but this one was going to be memorable. He checked everything out and made sure that things were clear at work. The last thing he needed was to be interrupted with any patients. Angel was heading home when the pone in his office rang. 'Who could this be? Please let it not be a patient.'

"Hello."

"Hi honey. So when am I going to see you?" Angel sat down.

"I was about to call you when I got home. You're not busy this weekend are you?" 'Please say your not.'

"No. Why you ask?"

"Good. 'Cause I have something to ask you."

"What is it?" Buffy was getting curious.

"I'm not telling. It's a surprise. All I can say is wear a nice dress and I'll take care of everything else."

"Oh, come on Angel! Can't you tell me more?"

"Nope. I'll call you tomorrow. I love you."

"Love you, too."

~*~*~*~*~*

Saturday finally was here. Angel woke up from his bed with the smile plastered on his face. If anyone who knew better would probably think he was high, but he was on cloud nine. No more Riley and no more Darla. It was just the two of them. The way Angel had wanted it for quite a while. He made sure that everything was set for his romantic weekend.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy on the other hand was still in bed, but awake. She kept wondering what as the surprise Angel had in store for her. She hoped it was something good. Well it had to be by the way he was smiling at her and the kiss just explained it to her. A knock on her door interrupted her thoughts.

"Come in." It was her mother that appeared.

"Oh, Buffy I didn't wake you did I sweetie?"

"No, Mom you didn't," she said smiling broadly. Her mother noticed that something must have happened to make her so happy. Joyce walked over and sat down beside her daughter.

"Why are you happy? Does it have to do with a certain doctor that I know?"

"I'm very happy because I have the life that I want. Riley's out of my life and Angel's a part of a new beginning for me. Angel makes me feel happy. Very happy. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't ever meet him."

"I'm glad he makes you feel this way. Do you think he's the one for you?"

"I know he's the one, but I don't want to rush things with him. I like the way our relationship is going."

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy had to find the perfect dress, which meant one thing. SHOPPING. She asked Willow to come along with. Buffy figured that she'd find something simple and that it would knock the socks off Angel's pants.

"Willow, I have no clue where Angel's taking me. I just wish he told me." Buffy kept scanning for her dress.

"Don't worry Buffy. I have the feeling he'll be as romantic as he's always been."

"I guess you're right. I think I found the dress. What do you think?"

"You gotta get it."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel stepped out of the shower with a towel wrapped around his waist. The water droplets from his hair were cascading down his body. As he took off his towel revealing his nude body, he walked over his closet and started arranging his clothes. Angel dressed in a black suit with a burgundy shirt and had the first two buttons of his shirt opened. He made sure his hair was done and that, what was inside his drawer was placed inside his jacket pocket. He splashed on some cologne and headed out the door.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy was getting dressed in her black sleeveless silk dress that reached at the knee. It had a v-neck line that revealed just the right amount of cleavage. She wore black heels with matching stockings. Her hair was swept up in a bun. The last remaining touch was her make up and her jewelry. She wore minimal makeup and a pair of earrings with a matching bracelet. The doorbell rang downstairs and she went down the stairs.

By the time Buffy reached the last step she spotted Angel talking with her father.

"Dad, thanks for keeping Angel company for me," she said walking towards Angel. Hank Summers smiled and left the room.

"Hey gorgeous," he said with his trademark of a half smile. She looked so stunning on her black dress. He noticed the curves of her body were revealed perfectly, but what caught his attention was the neckline of her dress. He noticed how exposed the curves of her breasts were in the dress. The sight of her exposed brought a tingling sensation down to his crotch. He needed to avoid staring at her there before he forgets him and everything that was planned and take her right then and there.

"Hi." Buffy was a bit surprised that he didn't bring her anything. He always brought her something. Angel looked at her and noticed what she was thinking.

"I did bring you something. I'll give it to you later."

~*~*~*~*~*

They ate a peaceful meal at Chelsea's and Angel was heading over to his destination. He was quiet about where they were going. Buffy was too anxious to know, but Angel wouldn't tell her. He just either smiled at her or just told her that she'd like what he had in store. The bad part was that was blindfolded, so all she heard was Angel's car driving on the highway.

As they made it to their destination Buffy became more and more agitated.

"Angel, are we there yet?"

"Yeah, we're here, but don't take off the blindfold."

"Fine," she huffed. He looked at her and smiled.

"Trust me you'll love it," he whispered and nipped her earlobe. She elicited a moan.

As he stepped out, he quickly walked over and held the door open for her. They walked until Angel told her to stop.

"You can take it off now." He had his arms wrapped around her waist. She looked at the view and the sky was filled with stars.

"It's so beautiful up here."

"Not from where I'm standing." She turned and faced him. He let go of her embrace and decided now was the time to tell her.

"Buffy, I love you. You know that right?" She nodded.

"I guess I first fell in love with you, when I saw you in the hospital. Then I realized you were married, so I had to shut off my feelings for you. So I thought you were out of my life, but then you came running towards me when Riley hurt you. I thought here's my chance to prove my love to her. So when we kissed, I knew you were the one. When we made love for the first time, I knew for certain that you were the woman I wanted to by my side for the rest of my life." As he said those last few lines, he got down on bended knee. Buffy was so surprised at what Angel had told her. She couldn't believe what he was doing. He was proposing to her.

"Do you remember when I said that prince charming would come knocking on your door and sweep you off your feet? I really hoped that was I. Will you marry me?" He took out a little black velvet box and opened it. It revealed a two-carat diamond ring. Tears were forming in her eyes as she saw what just happened and leaped into his arms. She then started to kiss him uncontrollably, from his neck to his cheeks and finally his mouth. As they drifted apart from the heated kiss Angel smiled and asked her the question that was never answered.

"So is that a yes?"

"Yes, I'll marry you. Though I'm surprised that you proposed to me."

"Why is that?"

"Because I can recall our first kiss and you said that we didn't know each other long enough," she said teasingly.

"Well in that case, I'll take the ring back then, " he said trying to retrieve the ring from her finger.

"Oh, no you don't mister. You are stuck with me." He laughed.

"So I guess this calls for a celebration. A private one of course."

"I agree. 'Cause right now I want you so badly," she said placing her fingers inside his shirt. He shuddered at her touch.

"Let's head over to that," he said as he draped his arm around her shoulder. Buffy was shocked that he wanted to have sex in a house that didn't belong to them.

"We can't do that! Are you crazy!"

"No, I'm not. It's my house."

Buffy was shocked to hear that he owned a house. It amazed her.

"You have a house! Why didn't you tell me this before?" she exclaimed.

"I didn't tell you because, I never took anyone here. I was waiting for the right woman to come along," he said smiling.

"That would be me right?" she said shyly.

"Yeah, that would be you." He took her by the hand and opened the door to let themselves in. As they entered the beautifully decorated home, Buffy walked toward the sofa and sat down.

"Make yourself comfortable. I'll be right back." He quickly kissed her and headed towards the kitchen.

~*~*~*~*~*

When Angel was in the kitchen, Buffy was looking around and noticed Angel good taste in his furniture. 'He must have had his mother's advice. It definitely has a woman's touch.'

Angel stepped out with a bottle of champagne and two flute glasses in his hand. He smiled at the sight of his girlfriend. Now she was his fiancée now. As he approached her, she looked up and smiled.

"That was fast." He popped the bottle opened it, poured the champagne into the two flutes in his hand and handed one to his Buffy.

"Here's to us. To new beginnings and more memories to come."

"To us." They sipped the champagne and looked intently at one another. Their gazes that were sent from that short distance showed passion, love and a sense of devotion that radiated between them. Angel took both their champagne glasses and set them on the table. He leaned in closer; he placed his hands and cupped her cheeks. He then kissed her forehead, both her eyelids, both sides of her cheeks, her nose and then her lips. As the kiss deepened both their lips parted out and let their tongues guided their way to one another. While this was going on Angel let his hand slip in and cup her breasts, which she moaned into his mouth. It seemed like an eternity since he touched her there. He smiled against her lips. His lips wandered its journey along the nape of her neck and then her shoulders. Angel stopped and looked at his Buffy. Her mouth was parted and her eyes were closed. She quickly opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Why'd you stop? Change your mind?"

"Dance with me." As the song was playing on the CD player Angel held his Buffy closely in his arms. She wrapped one arm around his waist. She inhaled the scent of his cologne and knew this was where she supposes to be. Angel kissed the top of her head and moved to lift her chin so he could see those hazel eyes that he loves so much.

It's undeniable
that we should be together
It's unbelievable
how I used to say that I'd fall never
The basis is need to know
if you don't know just how I feel
Then let me show you now that I'm for real
If all things in time
time will reveal
Yeah...

One - you're like a dream come true
Two - just wanna be with you
Three - Girl its plain to see
that you're the only one for me
Four - repeat steps one through three
Five - make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
then I'll start back at one...

So Incredible
the way things work themselves out
And all emotional
once you know that its all about, hey
And undesirable
for us to be apart
Never would of made it very far
Cause you know you got the keys to my heart

Say farewell to the dark of night
I see the coming of the sun
I feel like a little child
whose life has just begun
You came and breathed new life
Into this lonely heart of mine
You threw out the life line
just in the nick of time...

"Do you know how much I love you?"

"Well you could always show me again," she said rubbing against his body. He groaned.

"You are insatiable Buffy Summers."

"Isn't that what you like about me," she said huskily. He laughed and picked her up in his arms and laid her against his shoulder. As Angel made his way up the stairs, Buffy started pounding on his back.

"Angel, let me down." He smacked her butt.

"No. And you better stop that if you know what's good for you."

"What your gonna do? Your gonna tie me up and never let me out of the house?"

"Actually I might do that," he grinning.

~*~*~*~*~*

"Did you have to tie me up?"

"Well you did suggest it. So I thought it was my sacred duty as your fiancé to agree with your wishes," he said wickedly. He looked down at her with those brown eyes and kept on smiling. She swatted him on the chest. He grabbed her wrist and started kissing along the way and pulled her closer into his embrace until their lips met for a kiss.

"I can't wait for you to be my wife. Soon you'll be having my children," he said placing his hands on her stomach. He took one of his hands and drew lazy circles against her abdomen. She started to giggle at his touch. She was always sensitive to his touches especially in her belly.

"I can't wait for you to be my husband."

~*~*~*~*~*

10 years later July 27, 2020

Buffy and Angel have been happily married with two children. Her law firm with Willow was doing great. Angel still worked at Sunnydale General, but apparently there was no sign of Darla or Riley for that matter. She left with Riley and was reportedly in Iowa. Willow Anne McCallister, Buffy and Angel's five-year-old daughter was making her way to the living room. She was on the lookout for her Daddy to rescue her from the clutches of her brother Alex, who was named after his godfather Xander. He was three years older than his little sister.

"Daddy, Daddy, Alex hit me," she said pouting. She was dressed up in a pink dress with ruffles and her blonde hair was done in pigtails. He lifted her up in his arms and laid her down on the sofa.

"Show Daddy, so he can kiss it and make it all better." Alex and Annie were constantly fighting. Even though he always stood up for her in front of other boys, but when they were home it was impossible at times to keep them apart.

"Here Daddy." She showed her father the red patch on top of her hand. Angel picked up her little chubby hand and gently kissed on her bruise. He made sure that when he kissed her hand that he didn't hurt her. He looked up at and noticed the same green eyes just like his Buffy.

"Feel better Annie?"

"Yes, thank you Daddy." She leaned in and gave him a kiss.

"Alex Patrick McCallister, come down here right now." Alex heard his father's tone of voice and knew he was in trouble. He quickly made his way downstairs and spotted his sister and their father. His sister was very manipulative. She was Daddy's girl. She was his little angel. Whatever she would do Angel would come to her defense. He hated his sister at this point.

"Yeah, Dad," he said quietly. His head went down afterwards.

"Did you hurt your sister?" He nodded his head.

"Why?"

" 'Cause she took my toy car away and won't give it back to me." The eight-year-old brown haired, brown-eyed boy was a little version of his father. He had the same attitude as his father and tended to be to himself at times. Though when someone messed with his stuff, especially his toys no one got in his way. He didn't want to get in trouble with his father.

Angel turned and faced his daughter. Annie knew perfectly well what she had done.

"Annie, is it true?"

"Yes, Daddy, but I promise not to do it again," she said pouting. She wrapped her little arms around his neck and looked into his eyes. She knew that her father would fall for this act. Her mother always did that and he always gave in. 'Why does she have to look like her mother so much? She uses the same mannerisms and has her blonde hair. Oh, I so blame this on Buffy.'

"Okay, but you have to give back your brother's toy." She nodded. Alex was looking at the interaction between the two and looked at his sister. She stuck out her little tongue at him. Annie thought her father wasn't looking.

"Annie, behave. Your Aunt Willow is coming over and so is Uncle Xander. Your cousins are coming along with them."

"Yea!" they both said.

Buffy entered the room and noticed both of her children were happy and weren't fighting.

~*~*~*~*~*

As everyone headed towards the backyard Buffy held Angel back. Angel wondered what could be the reason.

"What is it honey?" he asked concerned. She wondered how to tell her husband the great news.

"I guess there's no other way to tell you this. I'm pregnant." He smiled, leaned down and kissed her.

"Well as your personal physician and husband, I suggest that we head upstairs to have a private celebration," he said wiggling his eyebrows.

"But we can't just go upstairs and leave our friends and plus your friends are coming later on as well."

"Trust me, they won't miss us." As if someone from up above knew what they have planned, their daughter yelled out for her father.

"Daddy! Are you coming?" Angel groaned. His daughter had such great timing. He turned and looked at his little girl.

"Annie, sweetie Mommy isn't feeling too well, so Daddy's gonna sleep with her okay," he said kneeling before her.

"Okay. Mommy, I hope you feel better. But you promise to read me a bedtime story before I go to sleep?"

"Yes. Now go have some fun with your cousins and don't bother your brother." She giggled and hugged her father and then left.

"Angel, how could you lie to her like that?" She hit his chest.

"It wasn't easy, but I couldn't actually tell her the truth either. I'll race you upstairs," he said with an evil gleam in his brown eyes. Buffy ran passed him leaving Angel with the view of her behind. As she reached the top step, she looked down and noticed that her husband was still there.

"You're not coming?"

"I'm coming."

The End

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