Spike was still and silent, his eyes closed. She wanted to wake him, but... she couldn’t bring herself to do it. He lay there so peaceful, so calm, so content. Still curled on his side as if she were still in his arms, his head on the pillow, breathing gently. The sight of him was perfect. Buffy, preparing to write her farewell note in Touched.

Post Chosen/AtS season 5. Buffy and Spike are sent back (separately) to thwart Glory and prevent Buffy's death and resurrection (and subsequent rise of the First Evil). Was supposed to be mostly humorous as they try to pretend to each other that they aren't who they are, but as you'll see, that only worked as long as it took them to get into an argument.... Which changes everything. Especially since they have ended up in fairly early season 4, which means they have to get through a whole year without making any major changes in the world. Tall order when just the fact that they are there has already changed things...

NC17 rating might be a little strong, but you know these two....  No warnings as posted, but it is a wip and I may have to come back and change that as the story develops. It also probably isn't 100% canon, which should be pretty obvious with two very non-canon characters in a time they shouldn't be, but just in case...

Written for the "Called" Challenge at EF. An unexpected phone call from Angel to Giles, which is answered by Xander, leads to Angel learning about Buffy and Spike's engagement. With predictable results. Goes off-canon as Buffy determines to protect Spike from his vengeful grandsire, who she has decided is very much a thing of her past. It takes her a while to convince Angel of that fact...