Chapter 14: It’s Party Time!
Time began to fly by quickly. Daphne and Angel were becoming good friends and for the first time since Adam died, Daphne felt connected to someone. Buffy and Spike’s relationship was going strong, but with the two week deadline coming up it was putting a lot of stress on Buffy. As much as Willow tried to help, Buffy was so sure that she was going to lose Spike. But things were slowly beginning to change.
Spike Apartment: 1 week till the deadline
“Honey I’m home.” Buffy singsonged as she walked in the door.
“Oh dear, long day at the office?” Spike said in a girlie voice as he walked over to her.
“I guess. Giles wants me to come home soon.”
“Well the two week thing is just about up.”
“I know, but god, it’s not getting any easier.” Buffy said as she laid her head on Spike’s shoulder.
“Because we’re not letting it Buffy. You know that I love you and I’ll always want you, but Angel needs me here.”
“Why Spike? You’re human now. What can Angel use you for?”
“I still have my strength Buffy.”
“Yeah, but one wrong move and you’re toast. He needs someone unnatural. Not a human.”
“What about you Buffy?” Spike said as he walked away from her.
“What about me?”
“You’re human too you know. So you’re just as liable to die again as I am.”
“No Spike, not me. I’m a slayer.”
“Well I’m the equivalent to a slayer Buffy. So give me the real reason. Why don’t you want me to be in LA?”
“Because I’ll lose you!”
“What are you talking about?”
“The apocalypse. Angel is leading his troops straight to it and you know it.”
“Oh so this is what this is about. Angel gets to have the world ending apocalypse and Buffy has no part in it. But wait I do. Is that it Buff? Do you want a part in the apocalypse so you can die with the rest of us? Will that satisfy your precious ego? Huh?” Spike said as Buffy’s eyes teared up.
“Fuck you Spike.” She spat at him as she walked out the door.
Wolfram and Hart: Fred’s Lab 6 days till the deadline
“So when do you think she’s gonna give birth?” Fred asked as Wesley and her were working on a couple of doohickeys.
“Soon I suspect. Angel thinks it’s soon.”
“They’ve been getting closer haven’t they?”
“Yes. While Buffy and Spike are fighting like animals.”
‘Does anyone know what happened between them?”
“Nope, but I suspect Daphne might.”
“I really hope she doesn’t have the baby before Lorne’s party.”
“She shouldn’t. Lorne says he planned it perfectly.”
“I just hope it doesn’t turn into the Halloween party all over again. Because that was bad.”
Wesley looked down a little disappointed. “Yes it was.”
Wolfram and Hart: Lorne’s office same day
“What kind of party is it Lorne?” Daphne asked.
“A karaoke party.”
“Well um sorry, but what is that exactly?”
“Oh sorry darling. Well it’s a party where one person takes a turn and sings a song to the crowd.”
“Oh, well why exactly are you doing this?”
“Well because of Buffy and Spike mostly.”
“You know they’re not talking right?”
“Yes and it’s because they wont realize what I see.”
“That they love each other? Because if that’s it then good luck because I tried.”
“No, it isn’t, but it’ll show them they love each other. And that’s all they need to know.”
Wolfram and Hart: Angel’s office 2 days before the deadline
“Angel could you do me a favor?!” Buffy yelled as she walked into Angel’s office.
“Yeah, sure Buffy, but why are you yelling?” As if to answer Angel’s question Spike walked in the room.
“Tell this jackass that I have the training room and to stay the hell out of it.”
“And you can tell this bitch that Fred told her to stay out of there and rest.” Angel sighed as they began to fight again.
“What do you know about it asshole.”
“I may be pissed beyond belief at you Summers, but I still love you.”
“Well I don’t love you.”
“Enough!” Angel screamed as Buffy and Spike both shut up. “What the hell happened to you two?”
Buffy sighed as she sat down. “It’s personal Angel.”
“Yeah it really is.” Spike said as he sat down too.
“Fine it’s personal, but you’re at work so shut up and leave each other alone.”
“I was trying…” Buffy said.
“Fine, Spike you go help Wesley and Fred, Buffy go upstairs and rest till Fred comes to see you. If you’re sick then I don’t want you training or anything.”
“Whatever.” Buffy said as she crossed her arms.
Angel stood up and walked over to Spike. He leaned down and looked at Spike. “Fix this Spike.” He said before he walked out the door.
“I’m sorry Buffy Okay.” Spike said.
“Oh you’re sorry. Spike you’re an asshole. You had absolutely no fucking right.”
“To what? Get angry?”
“Yes, because I didn’t mean that you’d be in the way or anything. I just didn’t want to lose you.”
“I get that Buffy, but you just acted so high and mighty about it. I mean you sounded so…”
“Egotistical. And now we’re back at square one Spike. Damnit.” Buffy stood up, “I love you Spike, but damnit this wasn’t about Angel. Screw the apocalypse I want no part in it. It’s Angel’s battle. I kicked him out of Sunnydale for that reason and he’ll do the same to me. But Spike I couldn’t leaving knowing you’re here. Do you realize that?” Buffy began to cry as she walked to the elevator. “I love you William.” She whispered as she entered the elevator.
Wolfram and Hart: Main Lobby Day before the Deadline
Daphne was excited. It was finally the night of the big karaoke party. She was very anxious to sing, but Lorne had told her that he planned for Buffy to since then Spike. But she was still VERY excited because Lorne had filled her in on a little secret that she was very anxious to talk about. But she couldn’t. So here she was standing at the stage as Lorne walked up to the mic.
“Good evening all you wonderful people. You ready for a really great night?” Lorne said with all the joy that he just couldn’t hide. “Good because we have a lot of talent here tonight. So let’s get this party started with a little something from our own resident slayer, Buffy Summers.” The audience applauded as Buffy stepped up to the mic.
“Hi everyone. Okay I usually don’t do this, but Lorne insisted. So here’s a song called, ‘You’re the Only One’.”
Well I saw you with your hands above your head
Spinning around, trying not to look down
But you did, and you fell, hard on the ground
Then you stumbled around for a good ten minutes
And I said I'd never seen anyone look so dumb before
And you laughed and said I still know how to turn you on though
You're the only one who
Drags me kicking and screaming through fast dreams
You're the only one who
Knows exactly what I mean
And I probably forgot to tell you this
Like that time I forgot to tell you about the scar
Remember how uncomfortable that made you feel?
See you're not what I expected
But you're the only one who knows how to handle me
And you're such a great kisser and I know that you agree
You're the only one who
Drags me kicking and screaming through fast dreams
You're the only one who
Knows exactly what I mean
I hope you can forgive me for that time
When I put my hand between your legs
And said it was small
Cuz its really not at all
I guess there's just a part of me that likes to bring you down
Just to keep you around
Cuz the day you realize how amazing you are
You're gonna leave me
You're the only one who
Holds my hair back when I'm drunk and get sick
You're the only one who
Knows exactly what I mean
You're the only one who
Drags me kicking and screaming through fast dreams
You're the only one who
Knows exactly what I mean
Exactly what I mean
Well I saw you with your hands above your head
Spinning around, trying not to look down
But you did, and you fell, hard on the ground
The audience applauded as Buffy smiled. She looked over in the corner and noticed Spike was talking to Lorne. ‘I wonder what’s up with that.’ Buffy thought to herself as she smiled again at the crowd. “Okay I’d like to bring up our next talent, William Worthington.” Buffy said as she applauded then walked off stage.
Spike ran up the stage and grabbed the mic. “Hey you guys. Now I had a hard time picking the song that I was going to sing but I settled on this one. It’s called ‘Ever the Same’. Enjoy!”
Spike’s eyes caught Buffy’s as the words fell from his mouth.
We were drawn from the weeds
We were brave like soldiers
Falling down under the pale moonlight
You were holding to me
Like a someone broken
And I couldn't tell you but I'm telling you now
Just let me hold you while you're falling apart
Just let me hold you so we both fall down
Fall on me
Tell me everything you want me to be
Forever with you forever in me
Ever the same
Lorne smiled when he noticed Buffy’s eyes tear up. “You alright sweetie?”
Buffy shook her head. “All he has to say is that he’ll come with me.”
“What if I told you that he will?”
Buffy looked at Lorne. “Did you see his future?” Lorne nodded. “Then you must know about me.”
“Yes and I think you should tell him.”
“I will. But can I ask you something first?”
“Sure.”
“Will I ever?”
“Yes. Someday it’ll happen. This I can promise you.”
Buffy smiled and kissed Lorne’s cheek. “Thank you.”
We would stand in the wind
We were free like water
Flowing down
Under the warmth of the sun
Now it's cold and we're scared
And we've both been shaken
Look at us
Man, this doesn't need to be the end
Just let me hold you while you're falling apart
Just let me hold you so we both fall down
Fall on me tell me everything you want me to be
Forever with you
Forever in me
Ever the same
Call on me
I'll be there for you and you'll be there for me
Forever it's you
Forever in me
Ever the same
You may need me there
To carry all your weight
But you're no burden I assure
You tide me over
With a warmth I'll not forget
But I can only give you love
“Alright thank you everyone. But now I’d like to bring up the next talent for your listening pleasure. I’d like to introduce Daphne Worthington.” Spike smiled as Daphne waddled up to the stage. Spike hugged her and whispered good luck in her ear.
“Thanks Spike. Hi yeah I’m Daphne and I chose the song called, ‘The Real Thing’ and I sing it for my husband, Adam Northshore.”
I've seen your face a thousand times
Have all your stories memorized
I've kissed your lips a million ways
But I still love to have you around
I've held you too many times to count
I think I know you inside out
And we're together most days
But I still love to have you around
You're the one I want and it's not just phase
You're the one I trust, our love is the real thing
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I'm happiest when we spend time
You're a salty water ocean wave
You knock me down, you kiss my face
I know the storms will always come
But I still love to have you around
Heaven knows what will come next
So emotional, you're so complex
A rollercoaster built to crash
But I still love to have you around
You're the one I want and it's not just phase
You're the one I trust, our love is the real thing
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I'm happiest when we spend time (it's only you and I)
It's you there when I close my eyes
And you in the morning
I never thought you'd still be mine
Or I'd really need to have you around
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I need you, you're my love supply
Don't go away
My love (you're my love supply)
I want you to stay
In my life (every day, every night)
Don't go away
My love (you're my love supply)
I need you, you're my love supply
The audience erupted in applause all around Lorne as he collapsed to the floor. “Oh no.” Lorne said as he stared at Daphne.
Wolfram and Hart: Outside Angel’s office
“Buffy.” Spike said as he walked up behind her.
“Yeah Spike.”
“Can we talk baby? Please just for a second.”
“Okay.” Buffy followed Spike to Angel’s office and sat on the couch. Spike closed the door and pulled a chair up to the couch. Spike sat down and took Buffy’s hands in his.
“Buffy, love, I love you so much and you were right. My place is with you. Even after everything that’s happened I still didn’t realize it. I love you with my whole heart Buffy. You are my light, my soul, and most importantly my reason for redemption. I will forever stand by your side. That is if you’ll have me.” Buffy began to cry as she stood up and paced the room. “Buffy what’s wrong?”
“Spike, I have something to tell you and its not good news. Well it is for me, but you not like it. So before you declare yourself mine and seal it with a kiss you need to hear me out. I love you and I didn’t make this happen. It just did. But…”
Spike sighed and looked at Buffy. “Buffy just tell me.”
“I’m pregnant.” Buffy said as she looked down. “I mean I know this is a big deal and you don’t have to do anything.”
Spike stood up and walked over to Buffy and took her face in his hands. She looked up at him as Spike smiled. “Buffy Anne Summers…Will you marry me?”
Chapter 15: You get what you want
“Did you just ask me to?” Buffy said as she stared at Spike.
“Yes, love. I asked you to marry me.’
“Is it because of what I said?”
“No. Hell I was going to ask you anyway. Just was waiting till I finished my little shpell, but well you know.”
Buffy smiled and looked at Spike. “I see.”
“So, baby. Will you?”
“Sure, yeah Spike. I mean, Yes, I’ll marry you Spike.”
Wolfram and Hart: Main Lobby
“Lorne!’ Daphne yelled as she power walked to the green demon who was recovering at the bar.
“Yes baby doll. “ Lorne said when she got to him.
“Did you hear them?”
“Yes I did.”
‘They were applauding for me. Can you believe it? For me.”
Lorne pulled Daphne into a hug as a tear fell down his cheek. “You were beautiful.”
“Thanks Lorne. Hey are you okay?”
Lorne pulled back and smiled at her. “I’m fine sweets. I’m just really proud of you.”
“Oh, okay. Oh hey how’d the reading on Buffy and Spike go?”
“She’s pregnant. And her future is Spike’s but there’s something unclear as well.”
“What?”
“I’m not sure. But don’t worry, baby doll, I’ll figure it out.”
Daphne smiled at Lorne then glanced at Angel. “Okay.”
Wolfram and Hart: Angel’s office
“Well what now Spike?” Buffy asked Spike as she zipped up her skirt.
“Well I say we celebrate some place a little more private.” Spike whispered in her ear as he bit and teased her. Buffy shuddered and let a breathy moan escape as she bit her lip.
“No I mean should we find everyone else and let them know?”
Spike sighed and walked to the door. “Let’s go otherwise we’ll never get to celebrate properly.” Buffy smiled and walked out the door.
Wolfram and Hart: Main Lobby
“Angel.” Daphne said as she walked over to Angel.
“You were wonderful Daphne.” Angel said as he pulled her towards him.
“Thanks.” She smiled as she pulled out of embrace.
“Are you alright?”
“Oh yeah sure, just a little tired.”
“Well that I’d expect. But I know you’re more than tired. What are you worried about?”
“Damn claim. Buffy and Spike mostly.”
“You don’t want them to end do you?”
“Not particularly. They’re the closest thing I have to parents I’ve got. And I just…I can’t bear to see them suffer.”
“I get that. So where are Mr. & Mrs. Grumpy pants?”
“I don’t know, maybe, your office.”
Maybe, I haven’t been in there since after Spike performed.”
“Oh well.”
“Hey there peaches.” Spike said as he placed his hand on Angel’s shoulder.
“Spike where’s…Oh Hi Buffy.”
“Hey there Angel. Daphne babe, I heard you sing and wow. You didn’t get it from me that I am sure of.”
“Awe Buffy.” Daphne said as she hugged her. “Hey can we talk for a second?”
“Yeah sure.” Buffy said as they walked away.
“Okay so um, I know.”
“You know what?”
“About, um, your condition.”
“Oh, does everyone know?”
“No. Have you told Spike?”
“Uh, Daphne did Lorne tell you or did you just, I don’t know sense it?”
Daphne laughed. “Oh hell what did I look like a psychic? Lorne told me a few days ago. Now he said he could tell right off the bat. Sorry honey he’s known.”
“Oh. Well okay let’s go.”
“Wait.”
“No come on.” Buffy said as she dragged Daphne back to Angel and Spike.
“So love should we tell them?” Spike asked as he put his arm around Buffy.
“Yeah, I think we should.”
“Tell what?” Fred asked as Gunn, Wesley and Lorne walked up behind Angel.
“Well okay, um…So Spike and I are uh well, we’re getting married.” Buffy said.
“And we’re having a baby.” Spike said as he wrapped his arms around her.
“Wow.” Fred said.
“So you’re done fighting?” Gunn asked as Buffy nodded. “Good because the tension in this office was almost indestructible.”
“Congratulations Buffy.” Angel said as he smiled. “You too Spike.”
“Thanks Peaches.” Spike said before turning to Buffy. “Can we please go now love?” Buffy nodded as Spike dragged her out.
“So marriage and a baby.” Angel said as he grabbed a pillow and a blanket out of the closet.
“Yeah who would have thought it?” Daphne said as she pulled the blanket on the bed down.
“Well I would have expected it now, but 3 years ago. No it never would have crossed my mind.” Angel threw a pillow and blanket on the couch.
“Why’s that?”
“Because Buffy hated Spike.”
“Really?”
“Yep.”
“That’s funny.”
“What’s funny?”
“My mom hated my dad too when she first met him.”
“Really, now?”
“Yeah, but he was always are she said so he grew on her.”
“That sounds familiar.”
“Buffy and Spike?”
“Yeah ma’am.”
“Oh Cool. They really are my parents are mom and dad.”
“Is that a good or bad thing?”
Daphne smiled. “Defiantly of the good.”
“Well I think it’s safe to say that I’m tired.”
“Me too.” Daphne said as she got into the bed. “Um...Angel?”
“Yes.” Angel said as he lay on the couch.
“Whatcha doing?”
“Going to sleep.”
“You do realize you can lay in the bed with me.”
“I wasn’t sure if.”
Angel, would you shut up and get up here?”
“Yes miss bossy.” Angel said as he got up and joined Daphne in the bed.
“Goodnight Angel.” Daphne said as she rolled over.
“Night Daphne.” Angel said as he smiled at the girl beside him.
“What’s wrong with you Lorne?” Gunn asked as Lorne chugged down his 5th sea breeze.
“I…I saw something.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I saw Daphne’s future.”
“Not good?”
Lorne made himself another sea breeze then walked across the office to his leather couch. “No, none of it good.”
Gunn sat down and looked at Lorne. “What are you gonna do?”
Lorne took another drink then leaned back and rubbed his forehead. “I’m not sure yet. But I need to do it soon.”
Authors note: I really was wondering if anyone was getting where i'm going with this story. Because i'm hoping that i'm leading you right to it. Only a few more chapters left to go. I'm also posting a new story today. I hope that you enjoy it. It's called The promise life. and Yeah so dont forget to read that when i post it. AND PLEASE REVIEW!
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