Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

Since I have already stolen Drogyn and hopefully given him a better death than Joss did; you won’t be all that surprised that I am playing with the Angel timeline. I’m just borrowing one more character. But I promise to give him back in the same condition I got him in.

Dialog taken from “No Place Like Home” by Doug Petrie. Dialog taken from Triangle, written by Jane Espenson. Spike’s speech is taken from “Touched” by Rebecca Rand Kirshner.
Many thanks to my beta No_Promises. The wonderful banner is by 3hours.

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Buffy was sure the love shining in Spike’s eyes was mirrored in her own. She wriggled even closer to her mate. Running her right hand up his arm she lightly brushed the new mark on his neck making him groan in pleasure before burying her hand in the hair at the nape of Spike’s neck. Pulling his head down Buffy kissed him gently.

It wasn't what he expected, but Spike responded just as gently. It couldn’t last though; soon Buffy’s tongue was running along Spike’s lips seeking entrance.

Buffy ran her fingers through the soft curls at the back of his neck.  His tongue licked into her mouth roaming along the soft warm space. Running her tongue along his gum line probing gently at the space where his fangs were hidden. Spike reacted with a groan deep in his chest and holding hard onto her hips he thrust his pelvis against her.  She only broke away from his kisses long enough to gasp for much needed air.

His hands wrapped around her, pulling her closer still.  She shifted her hands to his chest kneading the flesh as their kisses became more passionate.  His nostrils flared with the scent of her arousal in the air.  She was gasping and his eyes were focused on her firm little breasts as they rose and fell with each breath.  Running her nails down his stomach she grasped his erection pumping it gently in her hand.

Pulling her head to the side he growled slightly against her ear, licking and tugging on her earlobe with his blunt human teeth.  Running his tongue up and down her neck lingering over the rapidly beating pulse, he licked the area and sucked on his mark. 

Rolling them over Buffy positioned herself over Spike, holding on to his erection she slowly lowered herself down feeling him fill her. Her head fell back as she thrust her chest out to meet Spike’s lips as he took a pebbled nipple into his mouth. He lavished attention on one breast while his other hand cupped and rubbed the other. Rolling and pinching the nipple until Buffy cried out in pleasure. Resting his hands on her hips Spike held her steady as she rode him.

Digging her nails into his chest Buffy tried to swallow the groan trying to split her throat. When Spike slid his hand from her hip across her abdomen to stroke her clit she couldn’t keep quiet. “Oh God! Spike! Yes!”

Squeezing her inner muscles Buffy slowly rose up until only the tip of Spike erection was inside her. Leaning forward she grabbed Spike’s lower lip and bit gently as she pushed herself back down. “Jus’ like that luv.” The vampire’s eyes bled gold for a second from the combined sensations his mate was producing.

Pushing herself upright once again Buffy leaned back letting her hands rest behind her on Spike’s thighs as she moved up and down on him. The change in angle brought a whole new slew of tingles through her body.

Spike couldn’t stop looking at her. His eyes swept her from the top of her head to where their bodies were joined. Buffy’s back was arched pushing her breasts out even farther pulling her toned stomach muscles even tighter. He could feel his orgasm approaching, the slayer started breathing choppy breaths meaning she was near too. Looking into her eyes he let her see just how much he loved her and her eyes were bright with her feelings.

Sliding his hands up to her shoulders Spike pulled Buffy down until she was lying flat on top of him just as their climaxes hit. Both of them knew they had to try to keep quiet; Joyce and Dawn were sleeping only a few feet away. As they neared their climax Buffy buried her face in the pillow stifling her scream and Spike clamped his blunt human teeth on her shoulder as he groaned in release.

Lying next to each other a few minutes later Buffy was startled when Spike got out of bed. He returned a few moments later, pulling Buffy into his arms. “Probably should have given this to you first but…” Opening his hand he showed her the ring he had gone looking for earlier. “Don’t know about having a human ceremony. Might be a bit hard what with all the crosses and the like in churches, but I thought you might like a ring.”

Buffy couldn’t tear her eyes away from the beautiful ring he was holding out. “Put it on me please?” If she wasn’t so happy Buffy might have laughed when she saw Spike’s hand tremble as he slid the ring on her finger. “Where did you…?”

“Saw it the first time I was in the room with the treasure, thought of you when I saw it. Pissed me off too, there I was looking for the gem so I could fight you and as soon as I saw this ring I knew it would look perfect on your finger. Fair bit of jewels in there, went to go get this while you were in the shower. Do you like it?”

“I love it.” With a happy squeal Buffy jumped on top of him and kissed him hard. Spike swallowed when he saw a predatory gleam in her eyes. “So…. You said there were a lot of jewels in there huh?”

“Yeah. I, um, I took a few bits and bobs the first time and I grabbed a few more tonight. Harm’s still in the crypt and while I have very fond memories of this cave” Buffy smiled at the sexy leer on his face, “I figured I should probably find a better place to live.”

“A place for us to live. You’re mine now remember? And I’m yours and that means we live together.”

Spike blinked a few times to get rid of the tears he could feel forming. But they were quickly replaced with horror at Buffy next words. “We have so much shopping to do! How much to do think that treasures worth? Enough to furnish an apartment or could we buy a house? Maybe something half way between campus and mom’s? Plus we need paint and rugs and curtains. Oh! Don’t forget dishes and sheets…”

Spike stopped her mental shopping list with a well-placed kiss. “Let’s hold off on the china pattern for a bit yeah? Still have to deal with the Scooby’s. The watcher and the whelp won’t be happy about it. Probably try and stake me. Red’s more than likely gonna try zappin’ me into another dimension when she finds out, probably the one without shrimp.” Spike shuddered when he thought of the one other person who wouldn’t be happy with this turn of events. “Hope your mum doesn’t have an axe handy.”

“Nuh huh. I’ll protect you, nobody gets in the way of Buffy shopping. I see many fun filled days at the mall in our future.”

“Our future? I have never been in a mall in my life Slayer, don’t know that I want to start now.”

“I’ll let you pick the bed and the sheets.” Buffy teased as she placed nipping kisses along his jaw and neck.

Spike got hard again thinking about the slayer laid out naked on black satin sheets. “Suppose I should go with you, if not you’ll probably decorate the place with New Kids on the Block posters.”

Giving him a slap on the stomach Buffy jumped out of bed. “Get dressed fang face. We have a decorating fund to collect.”

“Can think of other things to be doing right now, much more enjoyable things.” Spike’s voice dropped an octave as he started to stroke himself.

Buffy found herself unable to resist the temptation of her mate’s voice. “First thing in the morning we get that treasure.”

“Whatever you say baby.” Spike replied as he kissed his way down her body. “Whatever you say.”

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Early the next morning the mated couple returned to their room dusty and dirty but with bags bulging with jewels and other trinkets. After a quick shower the pair made their way back to bed.

“Need to talk to you luv.” Spike said as they got settled between the covers. “Somethin’ went arse up during the ritual. Been feeling off since I fell on the seal.” 

“Off? What’d you mean off?”

“Dunno, it’s like the blood lust is gone or somethin’.” Buffy turned to face him fully, resting her head on her hand she waited for him to continue. 

“Still need blood, demon’s still here. But the thought of getting blood from the tap as it were…” Spike shrugged finding it difficult to explain. “Makes me wanna toss. Don’t know what it all means.”

“Do you think you somehow got a soul?” 

“Sorry pet, no soul. Don’t feel any guilt like peaches. ‘S just don’t wanna hurt anyone ever. Bloody strange feeling it is.”

“I’m sorry Spike. I didn’t mean to bring up Angel. But I, I mean it sounds like a soul you know?” 

“Yeah, I know. I know you chose me. I’m your mate an’ you love me. But the poof ‘s a sore subject. I’m not him I won’t ever be like him.”

“You’re right I chose you, you’re my mate. And nothing is going to change that. We’ll figure this other stuff out later.” 

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A few hours later the newly mated couple was greeted by a grumpy teenager and a slightly worried mother. “I’m scarred for life you know, impressionable youth here. Tell me Spike isn’t moving in ‘cause I’ll never get any sleep with the noises you two make.” 

Buffy and Joyce both yelled at the teen while Spike just smirked at her. Sensing his amusement Buffy turned and whacked him on the arm, causing her hair to toss over her shoulder revealing her fresh mating scar to the room.

“Buffy!” Joyce screamed yanking her oldest away from Spike. Not noticing the happy look on Buffy’s face Joyce turned her ire on the vampire. “How could you?! I trusted you and you bit her! Stay away from her!” 

Spike backed away a few steps raising his hands out in front of him.

“Mom. Mom! It’s okay.” 

“Buffy he bit you.”

“I know mom, but really it’s okay.” Seeing the look of confusion on her mother’s face Buffy eased away from her going to stand next to Spike. The vampire slowly dropped his hands until Buffy caught one of his in a tight grip. “Um, mom.” Taking a deep breath Buffy blurted it out. “Say hi to your new son-in-law.” Raising her left hand she showed off the ring Spike had given her. 

Joyce fell back stunned, grateful that there had been a couch behind her to break her fall. “Son-in-law? You got married? How? But the bites? I’m confused.”

“We performed a ceremony last night together and um now we’re married.” 

Dawn’s squealing broke the silence that greeted Buffy’s announcement. “OMG! Let me see the ring! Are you going to have a human ceremony? I so want to be a bridesmaid. Is that a real diamond? It’s gorgeous!”

“Ring? Human ceremony?” 

“Let me take this one luv.” He whispered to his mate. “See Joyce it’s called mating. It lets the supernatural world know that we’ve claimed each other, not a lot of ‘em hold with human customs, so this lets ‘em know we’re together permanently. I don’t mind having a weddin’ if you want, take a bit of doing, just no crosses or holy water.”

“You turned her?” 

“NO! Mom he didn’t turn me. I still have a pulse and everything. It’s just how demons get married. Anya can explain it better, she explained it to me.” Turning to her sister Buffy asked, “How come you seem to know what’s going on?”

“Anya told me about it before the fight. Darn it! I owe her money!” 

“Dawn what are you talking about?” Joyce turned her gaze to her youngest.

“She bet me and Tara that Buffy and Spike would mate in week. I told her no way and Tara said three weeks. Now me and Tara owe her ten bucks each. You so better make me a bridesmaid and I want a cool dress.” 

Glancing at Buffy Spike knew she needed a moment to talk to her mother. “Come on Bit, let’s start packin’ up some of this. Might let you pick out a prettie for yourself too.” He led Dawn out of the room so they could talk.

“Mom?” 

“Are you sure this is what you want?”

“Yes. It is. Mom…” Buffy wrapped her arms around her stomach. Looking back at her mom she had tears in her eyes as tried to explain. “I love him. I love him and I want to stay with him for as long as I have left.” 

“Oh Buffy that’s why you did this? You’re going to live a long time honey. You don’t have to tie yourself to Spike because of that.”

Shaking her head Buffy tried to get her mother to understand. “No mom. You don’t understand. That’s not why. I really do love him. You were in LA for the last month. You haven’t seen what he’s done. Even before that he had been trying you know? I’m the slayer, I’m supposed to keep the world safe no matter what, even if it means dying to do it. He makes me feel safe. Safe and loved and important, beautiful and everything. I never felt like that with anyone.” Letting her arms fall free Buffy started pacing the length of the room. “I know what’s going to happen when we leave here. Giles and Xander and Willow are going to freak ya’ know? They’re going to yell and scream and say I’ve turned my back on my calling. They’ll try to get me to change my mind or they’ll try to do something to Spike.” 

Reaching the far end of the room Buffy turned, there were tears on her face but one look in her eyes told her mother they weren’t from sadness, Joyce could see the determination burning in her eyes. “I want this for me. You and Tara both told me that it was my life, my choice to make. Well I made it. You won’t change my mind. I know you don’t like him I know my friends don’t like him. But I’m asking you to give him a chance.”

Joyce rose from the couch and took Buffy in her arms. “If this is what you want you have my support. I love you and I want you to be happy.” 

“Thanks mom.”

“I seem to remember talk about a ring?” 

Buffy smiled as she showed her mother the ring Spike had given her last night. “There was a ton of stuff in that room. We went early this morning and grabbed most of it. We haven’t decided on an apartment or a house yet.”

“Buffy this is beautiful!”