Bailey: Chapter Three
by Angellover
Part Three
When Buffy came to the next morning she was aware of one thing. She was laying snuggled deep into Angel’s arms. Opening her eyes she looked up to see him smiling down at her.
“Hey,” he said, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face.
“You didn’t sleep last night?”
“I did a little bit. I’m just not used to sleeping at night.”
She nodded her head. “Sorry about going all weepy on you last night. It’s the hormones. When you’re pregnant, they kind of go out of whack.” Leaning down he brushed his lips across her forehead making her sigh at the feel of his lips against her. “So, what are we going to do?” She finally asked after a few moments.
“If it’s ok with you, I was going to stay here for awhile.”
“What about your business?”
“I already called Cordelia and told her that I would be here if something came up that they couldn’t handle.”
Buffy sat up to rub her eyes. “Angel, I don’t want you staying here…”
“I thought we settled this last night. I’m not staying here because you want me to, or because you need me. I’m staying here because I want too.” His eyes bored into hers hoping that she’d accept his wishes. Just as he thought she was going to deny him once again a smile broke out on her face and she snuggled right back down into his arms.
“Where will you stay?”
“I figured the mansion.”
“You could stay here. If you want that is.” She added hastily
“I’d like that.” Angel propped himself up on his elbows looking at the gorgeous woman that lay beneath him. Not for the first time in his life did he wonder what he did to desearve someone like her. Leaning down he kissed her forehead, then her nose erupting a slight giggle from Buffy when he did. He was just about to seal his lips with hers when a pounding of the door dragged them back to reality.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
“Buffy? You up yet?”
“Oh god, Dawn! What am I going to do? What am I going to tell her?” Buffy sat up almost causing Angel to crash to the floor in her wake.
“You don’t have to tell her anything. Just that I’m going to be here to help with the baby.” He said soothingly, not wanting her to start crying again.
Buffy looked at him in shock. “You’re not going to press for me to tell them that you’re the father?”
“No.”
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
“Buffy?”
“Umm, come in.” she called, her eyes still on Angel.
“Good morning. I brought you breakfast and… Angel.”
“Hey Dawn.” He greeted
“Hey.”
“Morning Dawnie.” Buffy smiled weakly
“Morning.” She replied. Snapping out of her shock she turned to Buffy and smiled. “How’re you feeling?”
“Ok, I didn’t get much sleep last night. It was kicking again.”
“Well, a nice hearty breakfast will be just the trick.” The spoken words covered in cheer. Setting down the tray of food she looked back at her sister ex boyfriend. “Umm, Angel? Not to be rude but, why are you here?”
“Dawn, Angel is here because he… well he…”
“I’m here to help Buffy out. I figured all the burden shouldn’t fall on you and the gang when you have the Hell mouth to worry about.” Angel replied coolly, as Buffy gave him a grateful smile.
Genuinely smiling now Dawn sighed in relief. “That’s great! It’ll be just like old times again.” She started to leave. “Oh, Buffy? Don’t forget, the gang will be here in about an hour.”
Buffy’s eyes grew wide as the door shut. “Oh my God! I completely forgot. Everyone’s coming over for my baby shower today!”
“Baby shower? Isn’t it kind of late for that?”
“We couldn’t throw it earlier because of some new vamp that was in town. What am I going to do?” she moaned
Angel smiled. “You’re going to get dressed, and then I’ll help you downstairs to greet everyone.”
Wondering what she did to deserve him she shook her head. “Thank you.” He brushed his lips against her cheeks and smiled.
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