With You My Love: 2
by Neamh1
They arrived at the hospital just after 2:00pm and the doctor spoke with them all telling them not to tell Angelus anything about his life previous to the incident at the airport, the doctor said that he needed to remember things by himself. He also advised that they should go in two at a time so as not to stress Angelus out with all the new faces. Mr and Mrs O’Conner went in first and Riley offered to get them all coffee whilst they waited. Mel went with him leaving Buffy and Liam alone for a short while.
“Are you okay?” Buffy asked, leaning against Liam’s shoulder, he had been twitchy since they entered the hospital and she noticed that he wouldn’t stop ringing his hands, she gently took them in hers and placed calming kisses to both palms. Liam smiled nervously; he didn’t know what he would have done if she hadn’t decided to come and he was grateful that she was so caring and selfless.
“I just, don’t know what to say to him, I keep thinking about what he did and hoping that I can keep calm and not end up being angry with him.”
“Don’t worry so much, I’ll make sure you don’t, I promise.” She said, she decided at that moment that regardless of her feelings towards Angelus she would be there for Liam. He was what was important and Angelus wouldn’t even recognise her, maybe they could make a completely fresh start, maybe he was gong to be a completely different person now. Buffy didn’t know that but she could always hope.
“You mean..?” Liam started to ask and when Buffy nodded her head he pulled her against him for a deep loving kiss.
“I mean…we’re going to do this together like everything else, we’ll get through it if we’re together.”
After about twenty minutes Liam’s parents came out, his mother was crying and Liam instantly stood up to comfort her. Mel and Riley went in next to see him, Riley; like Buffy hadn’t wanted to go but was willing to do so for the one he loved. They came out after ten minutes and Buffy noted that Mel didn’t seem too upset but she still hung close to Riley for support.

Buffy stood up and offered her hand to Liam who had once again sat down to wait. He took her offered hand and stood following her to Angelus’ door, she looked back at him once last time and when he nodded she opened the door walking inside and pulling him in behind her. The door closed behind them with a bang and Liam and Buffy looked to the hospital bed to their right where Angelus lay. He hesitantly smiled at them both and Buffy led Liam to the side of the bed and they sat down in the two chairs that had been placed there.
“How are you feeling?” Buffy asked after a few minutes of awkward silence, she could tell that Liam was struggling to think of something to say and as hard as this was for her she knew it must be harder for him. It wasn’t every day that you were completely betrayed by your own brother and had your life and your girlfriend’s life threatened if you made the wrong move.
“Okay, I’m sick of being stuck in this bed though but the doctors say that they are gong to give me some therapy tomorrow, so…” Angelus trailed off “I’m sorry but I have no idea who you are.”
“I completely forgot, I’m Buffy and this is Liam your brother.” She replied introducing them both.
“So are you my sister?” Angelus asked wondering about the beautiful woman in front of him, he didn’t feel like they were related but he needed to know for sure. She smiled slightly at his question but shook her head.
“Buffy and I have been seeing each other for a few months now; you did know her before your accident though. We live together now at my house, you used to live with me too until…” Liam finally spoke up, Angelus nodded to his brother’s statement.
“So, the doctors said that you could tell me about what you do but nothing about myself so what is it that you two do for a living?” He asked them both.
The conversation took on a lighter tone as Buffy and Liam explained to Angelus about their careers and how they met being careful to keep any parts out about him. After fifteen minutes the doctor came into the room and said that they would have to leave so that Angelus could get some rest. Angelus thanked them for coming to see him and they told him they would visit again soon. They said their goodbyes and then left the room so that the doctor could give Angelus a check-up.
When they got back outside to Liam’s parents his mother had calmed down and was now mothering over his younger sister. They all headed back out to the car and Liam suggested that they go out for a meal to celebrate Angelus waking. They all agreed and so they headed back to the house to get ready.

Liam had put his sister and Riley in Angelus room and his mother and father in the spare room so that he and Buffy didn’t have to share their bathroom. They all headed to their rooms to get ready and Buffy went into the bathroom first to take a shower. She hadn’t long gotten in and was enjoying the feel of the hot water rushing over her skin when she felt a cold blast of air from the shower door. She turned seeing Liam in all his naked glory climb into the shower stall with her. He walked in closing the door behind him; Buffy looked into his eyes and could see the raw carnal hunger that shone through as his eyes raked her body. A small moan escaped her lips at the thought of what he was going to do and before she could protest Liam dropped to his knees in front of her throwing one of her legs over his shoulder and burying his face between her thighs. She gasped at the sensation as her licked and suckled her, his strong hands gripping her waist giving her the support she needed as her legs went weak beneath her. Liam brought her to two sharp climaxes before finally giving in to her demands that her fill her. He stood up and lifted Buffy pushing her back against the cold tiles; she wrapped her legs around his waist as he plunged into her depths. She understood that this was about possession more than anything and so she let Liam set the pace as he continued to fondle her left breast with one hand whilst the other remained cupping the right cheek of her bottom holding her up against him. Liam pumped furiously into her welcoming body, her two previous orgasms making his entry and movements easy. He felt Buffy clench the muscles of her inner walls as they fluttered around him signalling that she was about to climax, he gave a few languid thrusts until he climaxed along with her spilling his seed inside her. Panting harshly against each other Liam held her firmly knowing that if he were to put her down she would not be able to hold herself up. After a few minutes when they had both relaxed he carefully placed her back on her feet, grabbing the soap from the shelf he lathered it up in his hands and then washed Buffy’s whole body; making sure to clean from her any remnants of their lovemaking. Buffy let him do as he pleased, enjoying the feel of his strong hands over her body. When he had finished cleaning her he quickly cleaned himself and then stepped out of the shower. Grabbing two towels he wrapped Buffy in one then wrapped another around himself. They headed into the bedroom together and as Buffy sat down on the bed to towel dry her hair Liam pulled out his black trousers and a crimson silk shirt with matching black jacket and then started to search through Buffy’s clothes for something for her to wear. She didn’t usually let Liam pick out her clothes for her but she was in no way going to challenge the possessive behaviour he had been displaying since they arrived back from the hospital. He picked out a short knee length white satin dress for her, the dress was sleeveless with a reserved neckline, it was clear he wanted her to dress conservatively tonight and so she obliged, taking the dress from him. She routed through her underwear drawer and found a matching satin strapless bra and thong set and as a second thought she pulled out a pair of shimmer stockings and a silk suspender belt. Liam had gone into the bathroom to shave and so she dressed in her underwear intending to be completely dressed and looking beautiful by time he came back in. She had just finished putting on her stockings and attaching them to the suspender belt when she noticed Liam standing in the doorway to the bathroom leaning against the frame.
“If you’re trying to seduce me love you’re doing a splendid job, we might not even make it out of the house tonight.” He said with a mischievous look on his face.
“Well, I had intended on being fully dressed by time you finished in the bathroom. I take it you like what you see?” she asked knowing full well by the look in his eyes that he would jump her bones if she gave him the chance.
“What do you think?” He replied saucily as he directed her attention to his boxes that now confined his painfully hard erection. Liam started moving across the room towards her, he reminded her of a panther the way his muscles rippled as he gracefully closed the instance. Buffy hopped onto the bed standing up and holding out her arm to stop him.
“Liam, your parents are just down the hall, we’re going out any minute now, and you need to get dressed.” She babbled trying to talk some sense into him knowing that if he caught her they would spend the remainder of the night naked in each others arms. Not that it sounded bad to Buffy but she would feel extremely rude if they suddenly pulled out on Liam’s family after they suggested going out. He dived across the bed trying to grab her legs and she shrieked playfully as she jumped off the opposite side. Liam crawled over the bed and Buffy turned around to run towards the door as Liam laughed and gave chase. As Buffy reached the bedroom door it swung open and she ran straight into Riley and Mel. Liam’s parents came rushing along the corridor after hearing the commotion.
“What on earth are you two doing?” Mel shrieked and Buffy quickly backed up bumping into Liam who swiftly wrapped his arms around her effectively covering them both with the comforter off the bed. They were both wrapped in the one cover as his parents reached their door.
“What’s wrong, what’s happening?” Liam mother asked flustered.
“Oh nothing, these two are like a pair of teenagers!” Mel said in stitches over seeing the pair of them chasing each other around in their underwear. Riley had turned a deep shade of red from embarrassment, Buffy had practically run into them wearing only her underwear and Riley couldn’t help but look.
Liam’s farther and mother began laughing at the pair as well.
“We’ll be out in a moment.” Buffy said awkwardly and they slowly backed up into the room together closing the door. Liam kissed Buffy on her cheek unwrapping her from the blanket and his arms so that she could put on her dress.
They both got ready quickly and met everyone downstairs within ten minutes. Buffy and Liam drove in his car and Liam’s family were driven by Riley in Buffy’s car. This way if Buffy and Liam decided they wanted to stay out longer they wouldn’t have to worry about everyone getting home.

They all went to a small but by no means quiet restaurant that Liam’s parents always insisted on visiting when they were in town. It had a classic theme to it from the décor to the band who played a mixture of blues and jazz on a small stage in front of a dance floor. The tables were situated around the dance floor so that everyone had a clear view of the band from their tables. Liam guessed that this was the sort of place his parents would have gone to frequently when they were younger.
Everyone had lobster for their main meal and the food was exquisite. During the meal Liam took the time to get to know Riley better, he had met the young man on his fathers birthday but hadn’t had much chance to speak with him and so he made up for it during dinner. Riley answered every question as honestly as possible and after Liam’s interrogation he was sure that he hadn’t said anything to make the elder man dislike him.
After dinner they all got up to dance, Liam’s father asked Buffy and Liam guided his mother onto the floor. They switched partners for some time until they had all had a chance to dance with each other and were left with their respective partners. As the night came to an end Liam’s parents decided that they were going to retire for the night and Mel and Riley were ready to turn in as well. Buffy and Liam however had way too much energy to end the night there and so they decided to head down the road to a small nightclub. After saying goodnight and making sure that they got on their way home fine, Liam and Buffy took a slow walk down to the nightclub. They paid the fee to enter and headed down the few stairs and over to the bar to get drinks. The club was extremely busy and after grabbing their drinks they were lucky to find a table recently vacated. They sat opposite each other drinking their drinks and enjoying the music. They continued to buy themselves drink after drink and after Buffy had drank a few too many she could no longer hold back from the music which was pounding through her as she got up and headed for the dance floor. Pulling Liam behind her, who wasn’t faring much better with the alcohol levels himself, they headed for the centre of the floor. Buffy turned around wrapping her arms around Liam’s neck and moving her body flush up against his. His arms circled her waist as they began to slowly move together in rhythm with the thrumming music. Buffy turned in Liam’s arms pressing her back against his firm chest and raising her arms above her head, moving against him as though they were partaking in a mating ritual. Liam’s hands snaked around her front keeping her pressed against him as the movement of her body was pressing her ass into his crotch in the most delectable way. She could feel him hard and pressed against her and she wanted nothing more than to feel that hardness inside her, filling her. They continued to tease each other with their bodies and hands; neither one noticing the admiring glances they were getting from the various other males and females in the club. They made an extremely beautiful couple, Buffy with her small delicate frame and light features and Liam with his tall muscular frame and dark features. They were complete opposites who fitted together perfectly and they were the envy of every other couple in the room.
“So, you two are still together then? How quaint.”
Buffy opened her eyes and came face to face with Darla; she hadn’t been paying attention, concentrating more on the feel of Liam pressing against her, more than who was standing around her. She stopped dancing and when she stopped Liam opened his eyes and looked to see what had made her pause.
“Darla, can we help you?” Liam said, his words slightly slurring from the alcohol.
“Liam…you look great, are you enjoying yourself?” she asked him completely ignoring Buffy and paying attention to him.
“I was having a great time until you interrupted us.” He replied tightly hoping that she would get the message and move on.
“I heard about Angelus, I’m glad he’s getting better now, I’ll have to pop by and see him sometime. I’m sure he’d be glad to see an old friend, I’m betting you two haven’t been that thrilled that he’s awake.” Darla said turning her attention back to Buffy. Buffy felt Liam’s body tense up at Darla’s harsh words and she wanted nothing more than to smack the words right back where they came from.
“You’ll do nothing of the sort, Angelus doesn’t want to see you, he’s staying with us and matters don’t need to be complicated by you showing up, so take the hint now and stay away.” Buffy said sharply.
“Come near me or mine again Darla and you will regret it, now if you don’t mind.” Liam said pulling Buffy away from Darla as she remained on the dance floor watching the pair walk away from her.
“Was that her, the little bitch.” Said Leanne from next to Darla, she had come from the ladies room and watched what had happened but by the time she had managed to reach them Buffy and Liam had already left. Darla nodded to her friend and then headed for the bar to get another drink.
Liam led Buffy to the stairs and they left nightclub, the air outside seemed extremely cool after being in the hot club and Buffy shivered as the wind assaulted her bare shoulders. Noticing her shiver Liam took off his jacket placing it around her shoulders and leading her back to their car with a secure arm wrapped around her waist. He opened the car door for her and she climbed in curling up in the seat. By the time they had gotten back to the house Buffy had fallen asleep, and rather than wake her he carried her into the house closing the door awkwardly behind himself.
“God, you two are out late.” Mel said coming out of the living room and helping Liam lock the front door.
“Yeah, we went to a club down the road and got carried away. What are you doing up still?” Liam asked wondering why his sister was still up.
“Riley and I just finished watching a film, mom and dad are already asleep, they went straight to bed when we got in so we decided to sit up for awhile. Do you need a hand with her; I could ask Riley to-”
“I’m fine.” Liam said cutting his sister off, he knew she was only trying to help but Liam didn’t like the thought of another male touching Buffy ever again.
“Possessive much! See you in the morning.” Mel said quickly kissing him on the cheek and then heading back into the living room to sit with Riley.
Liam carried Buffy upstairs to their room and undressed her before placing her under the covers and curling up next to her. He knew that his sister was right, since what happened with Angelus, Liam had been extremely touchy over any other males being with Buffy. It didn’t matter if they were strangers or closest friends, the smallest things could set him off and he would then simply not let Buffy move away from his side for days. She had been patient with him for the first few weeks, letting him pretty much keep her within arms distance the whole time.
One day at work Buffy had gone to the canteen and Gunn had sat with her at the table, they had been talking and when Liam came in Gunn had innocently leaned across the table to whisper something to her. Liam had lost it and practically ripped Gunn from his chair. Buffy had immediately jumped up putting herself between the two and when she and Gunn had managed to calm him down she took him back to his changing room where she preceded to put him in his place. Liam had broke down begging her forgiveness and they both ended up kneeling on the floor in each others arms crying together. They had managed to work out a lot of their issues over what happened with Angelus. Liam had explained to her that he was sacred someone was going to take her away again and that this time he wouldn’t be lucky enough to get her back. He’d also confessed that he couldn’t trust anyone where she was concerned and told her that he’d never felt for anyone what he felt for her. Buffy had listened to him and tried to comfort him but also told him that he was being irrational by going around pounding on every guy that spoke to her. She told Liam that she loved him more than anything else but she felt as though she was trading one cage for another because he was being so overprotective, she felt like she was confined the way she had when Angelus had taken her. They had both apologised over and over and agreed to take things slowly and help each other through their problems and to help heal each others wounds. Since then Liam had been a lot better all though every now and then he would be overly protective of her. Liam had apologised to Gunn who shrugged off the event as he knew what had happened. Luckily Liam now felt safe leaving Buffy with his closet friends at work and with his family; Riley didn’t count as part of the family yet. Liam had seen the way he’d looked at Buffy earlier on that night when she’d only been wearing her underwear and he wasn’t happy about it. For his sisters sake he decided to give Riley the benefit of the doubt and see how things went over the next few days. With those final thoughts Liam drifted off to sleep in the comfort of their bed and Buffy’s embrace.

The next day everyone was ready at ten to go and visit Angelus again, Liam’s parents had arranged to stay until Wednesday and then they would have to head back home. Mel and Riley were going to stay until the weekend because she had the week off from University and wanted to spend some more time with her brothers.
When they arrived at the hospital the doctors had just finished a training session with Angelus and he looked completely worn out from the exertion. Everyone went into the hospital room together today and although Angelus had no memory of anyone in the room he did not feel in least bit uncomfortable.
“So Buffy, what’s going to happen next in your show?” Mel asked with a hint of excitement. She had always made the effort to watch anything that her brother had starred in but this show was one that she actually really enjoyed.
“No can do Mel, you know we can’t tell you.” Buffy said laughing at the disappointed look on Liam’s sister’s face.
“How long have you two been working together for?” Angelus asked, they had told him yesterday but he couldn’t remember now.
“It’s been about four months now, seems longer though.” Liam said smiling at Buffy who was idly playing with his hand.
“Angelus, there was something that your mother and I were talking about last night, everyone is coming home this year for Christmas and we’d very much like you to be there as well, what do you say?” Liam’s father asked.
“Sure, I’d like that, maybe I’ll get to experience my first snowy Christmas.” Angelus said.
“You’ve seen snow before.” Mel replied.
“Yeah but I can’t remember when or even what it felt like, it’s so frustrating some times, I know that there’s something there in the back of my mind but the moment I think it’s coming to me, it’s gone again and I’m left with nothing.” Angelus pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration.
“Don’t worry, it’ll take some time but you’ll remember…” said Buffy; she didn’t quite know how to finish the sentence because she really didn’t know him that well. Luckily Liam finished for her.
“…everything, and then it will all be back to the way things were before.” He easily disguised the hint of loathing that was trying to creep into his voice. If it were up to Liam, he wouldn’t have his brother remember anything; they were all getting along so well and Liam actually felt as though Angelus was his brother. For such a long time Liam and Angelus had been at war with each other and now they had a shot at being family again.
They sat talking in his room for a couple of hours, they didn’t realise how long it had been. They had spoke about how Angelus’ physical therapy had gone and when the doctors thought he might be able to leave the hospital and move in with Liam and Buffy. They had also spoke about the Christmas holidays and presents which got Angelus worrying because he wasn’t sure that he actually had any money. Liam and Buffy had assured him that he would have some in the bank and that all his belongings where at the house. What they hadn’t told him was that the police had been through everything he had been planning on taking with him when he was about to skip the country with Buffy. Kate had finally brought the things back around a few weeks later saying that they didn’t need his belongings any longer but they were keeping his passport and the weapon for evidence in case Buffy decided to open the case again if Angelus ever awoke.
“Okay folks, sorry to clear you out but it’s time for lunch and then more exercises so I’m afraid you’ll have to come back later.” said the nurse that came into the room with a trolley full of food.
“We’ll be back later, son.” Mrs O’Connor said giving Angelus a kiss and then following everyone out of the room.

After leaving the hospital everyone decided to have lunch at a small coffee shop around the corner and then do some shopping. Next week would bring the beginning of November and Buffy wanted to start having a look for Christmas presents. Liam hated shopping and so Mel agreed to go shopping with Buffy whilst Liam and Riley went to the local gym for a workout session. Liam’s parents had said that they were going to head back to the hospital to spend some more time with Angelus. They hadn’t seen much of him in the last five years with Angelus being in jail and his mother especially was glad that for the moment Angelus couldn’t go anywhere. They had visited him a number of times whilst he was in prison but because they lived so far away it was difficult for them to come on a weekly basis. They normally had managed to visit once a month and his mother was determined to make up for that now.
Mel and Buffy headed straight for Westside Pavilion Mall and arranged for Liam and Riley to collect them in two hours, by that time they would have finished their workout.
Buffy and Mel went to Splendiferous first to have a look for something that they could wear for Christmas day. Buffy hadn’t planned on buying anything, she just wanted to look and try and get some ideas but after going into Whitehall Jewellers and seeing a thick white gold bracelet for Liam she couldn’t resist. The chain was extremely thick and there was an option of personalisation, Buffy wrote down her message and gave it to the clerk, she paid for the chain and was given a receipt and date to collect it. She then made Mel promise that she wouldn’t tell Liam about it and they headed off to do some more shopping.
By the time Liam and Riley came to pick them up, the girls couldn’t carry the shopping bags they had any further. Buffy had treated Mel to several things, including clothes, beauty products and a stunning pair of crystal earrings. She had to fight with Mel to get her to agree to it but as Buffy tried to explain, she had plenty of money and no siblings to spend it on. Buffy had gotten a few small gifts for the gang including a cute pair of fluffy slippers for Willow and some men’s gadgets for Xander.
“See? Now this is why I don’t like going shopping with you, what happened to ‘oh I’m not going to buy anything, I just want to have a look’?” Liam said laughing as he and Riley grabbed some of the bags and headed to the car with the girls in tow.
“Well…I wasn’t going to buy anything but when I saw these few things I couldn’t resist.” Buffy exclaimed.
“Yeah she’s a regular buying machine, you should see the stuff she brought me, they’re gorgeous!” Mel said not at all trying to defend Buffy.
They loaded all the bags into the trunk of Liam’s car and headed back for the house, Buffy’s car was still at the hospital so that Liam’s parents could drive themselves back later.
Mr and Mrs O’Connor went out for a meal on their own that night so Buffy, Mel, Liam and Riley ordered Pizza and a movie. Liam hadn’t been too fond of Riley but after going to the gym with him and spending the remainder of the afternoon and evening with him and his sister he realised that Riley really did care for her and there was nothing wrong with that. He was prepared to give Riley a shot and see how things went but Liam made a mental note to keep an eye on the younger man.

Liam and Buffy went back to work as usual on Monday and before they knew it Wednesday was upon them and they were saying goodbye to Liam’s parents. Christmas vacation would soon be around the corner and they would be visiting them in their huge country home. Liam promised his parents that they would visit Angelus every second night after work and would call as soon as they released him from the hospital.

Mel and Riley left on Friday night, Liam and Buffy drove them to the station to see them off.
“You call when you get home so that we know you got there safely okay?” Buffy said to Mel whilst giving her a goodbye hug.
“We will, I’ll see you at Christmas I guess.” Mel replied now hugging Liam. The train pulled into the station and a woman announced its arrival on the loudspeaker. “Well, that’s us, take care and we’ll see you soon, bye.” She said whilst walking with Riley and climbing up onto the train. They took seats next to the window so that they could still see Buffy and Liam. The train began moving and they waved them off until they could no longer see each other.
“You okay honey?” Buffy asked as they walked back to the car.
“Yeah, I just hate having to say goodbye, I hardly ever get to see them and it’s always hard when its time for them to leave again.”
“I know, I miss my parents and friends too. I’m just glad that we’re going to be with them for New Years.” She replied. They walked back to the car and getting in they drove back home for the night.

Weeks went by uneventfully, Buffy and Liam continued to visit Angelus in hospital and it was the second week of December when the hospital finally released him into the care of Liam. Angelus was now walking easily after his extensive physical therapy sessions and he felt almost whole again. His memories had still to come back but he didn’t feel as though he was missing them anymore. All he knew was that he had a loving family and a brother who was willing to take him into his home.
Kate had been in touch with Liam since Angelus had woken, the police department were not able to make any charges against Angelus at the time and they spoke to Buffy to see what she wanted to do. Buffy told Kate that she wanted the case closed for the time being, she didn’t see any point in brining up what happened when Angelus couldn’t remember any of it himself. Buffy was also so pleased to see Liam and Angelus talking and acting like brothers again that she didn’t want to ruin it for them. She could tell how much Liam’s spirits had lifted since his relationship with his brother had improved dramatically and she knew without a doubt that she wouldn’t be the one to ruin his happiness. Kate warned Buffy that if Angelus did regain his memory he might try something again but all Buffy could say was that they would deal with the consequences if and when it happened.
Liam collected Angelus from hospital on the Monday afternoon, after agreeing with Terry that he would have the time off. Buffy stayed at work because she had some extra scenes to get finished before they went off on their Christmas vacation. Terry wanted to aim to have the season complete before Christmas and start the new season when everyone returned after New Years. Everyone had been working flat out so that they could get it completed and all have two weeks holidays. Their last day of work would be the Saturday before Christmas week, on the Sunday, Liam Buffy and Angelus would be going to Louisiana for a week and then Buffy and Liam would head to Sunnydale for their second week.
They arrived at home and Liam carried Angelus’ bag into the house leaving it at the foot of the stairs. They both went into the living room and switched on the TV, Liam was unsure of what to say to Angelus now that they were both home and he found himself wishing that Buffy where there with him, she always knew the right thing to say or do.
It was 6:30pm when the phone rang; Liam had thought that maybe Buffy had been held back at work shooting extra scenes.
“Hi honey, I’m at the Chinese place and I just wanted to know what you and Angelus wanted.” She asked whilst waiting in the queue.
Liam told her what he wanted then put Angelus on the phone, Buffy ordered all of their food and then told Liam that she wouldn’t be much longer.
It was another half and hour by the time she finally came in through the front door, Liam was in the kitchen making them drinks and getting the table set so Angelus helped Buffy with the food bags.
“So, what have you two been doing since you got in?” she asked before putting a fork full of rice into her mouth.
“Nothing, we just watched some TV.” Liam replied.
Buffy smiled knowingly to him, she had wanted to go with him but Terry insisted that she stay and shoot the last few scenes for the day. She could just imagine them both driving back from the hospital in silence and then sitting together in the living room not knowing what to say to each other. She found it slightly comical and could help the giggling that stirred up in her stomach. Liam and Angelus stopped eating looking at her as though she’d gone mad.
“What’s so funny?” Liam asked, amused that she was turning bright red from laughing so hard.
“You two…I can just…imagine you…sitting in there not saying a word to each…it’s just…funny.” Neither one of them could see what was so funny about it but the fact that Buffy couldn’t stop laughing seemed contagious and soon all three of them were in a fit of hysterical laughter. It took them a while to calm down but when they finally did they continued eating whilst comfortably discussing Christmas gifts for friends and family members. By the end of the meal Buffy had managed to bribe both of them into going shopping with her that weekend for gifts for their parents and family and for Cordy, Doyle, Gunn and Jess, whom Buffy was now extremely good friends with.
After they had finished their food they all decided to get to bed earlier, Buffy and Liam both had work early the next day and Angelus had decided to make a visit to the gym with the promise that he would be careful and not over exert himself.

Saturday came around quickly and as the alarm clock sounded signalling that it was time for them to get up Buffy turned herself in Liam’s embrace trying to wake him.
“Honey, it’s time to get up…come on, we have shopping to do.” She said gently stroking his cheek. Liam burrowed his head down between her breasts and snuggled up against her as tightly as possible. “That’s not going to save you, come on, it’s time to get up.” She said trying to get out of his vice like grasp.
“No, lets just stay here like this forever, I don’t want to move.” Liam moaned against her.
“Okay, we’ll stay here and then no one will get any present’s, which includes you, mister.” She said poking her finger into his ribs playfully.
Liam raised his head and nodded but when Buffy tried to move from the bed he grabbed her pulling her back and tickling her.
Angelus heard the laughter coming from down the hall and he smiled to himself, he hoped that someday he had someone like Buffy to share his life with.

They spent the whole of Saturday shopping and Liam and Angelus had never worked so hard, amongst carrying most of Buffy’s bags for her they were both asked gruelling questions such as “What does Mel like?” and “Should we get a new watch for your father?” Greg’s kids had been the easiest to buy for; they got Mel lots of bath salts and other things to pamper herself with along with a gift voucher for a designer shop and a diamond necklace from Angelus. Liam had already brought his parents their main gift and so as Buffy had suggested they got them a pair of matching watches between all three of them.
Buffy was having trouble deciding on a present for her parents until they passed a large antique book store, she found a perfect present for Rupert in there and later went to a furniture store and purchased an antique desk with various compartments which she knew he would love. For her mom she brought some vouchers for a weekend away at a health spar and various other bits and pieces. She collected the gift she had purchased for Liam when she had been shopping with Mel and managed to get a few more things for him without him seeing. She was really proud of one of the gifts she had gotten for him; it was waiting back at home in its parcel. They had decided to do all of the wrapping at his parent’s house, that way they wouldn’t get spoilt during the journey. Before the end of their spree they had all separated for half and hour to buy presents for each other. They met at the entrance to the mall and decided that they really couldn’t carry anymore today and so they headed for the car park and loaded up the car with all the gifts. After going home and each sorting through a pile of presents they agreed that there were only a few more presents that needed to be brought but they could be picked up throughout the week.


tbc...


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