As the sun rose into the sky, the newly mated couple lay in each other’s arms, sleeping. Contented smiles graced both of their faces.

On the other side of the house, Dawn awakened from a peaceful slumber. She padded to the kitchen to fix herself something to eat. “Eat! What is Spike going to eat? I’ll call Ka’ne and see if he can get us some blood,” she said to herself.

After explaining to Ka’ne that she and Buffy needed the blood for blood pudding, he said he’d do his best to get them some, but it could take a day or so. Dawn thanked him and hung up the phone. She listened to see if she could hear any noise coming from Buffy’s room, but all was quiet.

She went back to her room and put on her bikini. She figured she had to do some serious research on the Menehune by the pool. Fortunately, the house had WiFi, so she was able to search several databases for all she could on the Menehune.

Around one in the afternoon, after Dawn had eaten lunch, Buffy came staggering out of her room, dressed in a short robe. Seeing Dawn outside, she plopped down in the nearest chair. “What’s up? You in research mode? I thought we were supposed to be getting away from it all”

“Doesn’t someone look pretty happy? Are you gonna spill the details on your night, or do I have to use my imagination? Oh my God, are those bite marks on your neck?”

“Yes, I am happy. No, I am not telling you any details. And yes, these are bite marks, but before you freak, let me explain. Spike and I claimed each other last night. I think this is probably gonna upset you, but I had to do what would make me happy, and I wanted to claim Spike.”

“Upset? I’m not upset - I’m ecstatic. Does that mean you two are like married in the vampire world? Does that make Spike my brother-in-law now?”

“Yes, we’re a couple. It’s not a legal marriage.” ‘At least not yet,’ Buffy thought to herself. “Oh I need to call Ka’ne and ask him about getting some blood.”

“Don’t worry - I did already and said it was for blood pudding. It may take him a day to get it, though. How hungry is Spike?”

“Don’t know. We really didn’t discuss it last night, and what little he took from me won’t hold him long. He’s asleep now, so I’ll wait ’til later in the day. Do you think we should change rooms? I know he likes being off the pool, but it’s really sunny there mid-day until sunset.”

“If he’s happy, stay. We’ll keep the doors there closed during the day. I didn’t take Spike for the pool kind of guy.”

“I don’t think it’s just the pool. He’s a very romantic guy, and the way he was talking about the moonlight over the ocean, I think he hasn’t seen that scene for awhile. I think I’m going to use one of the other showers now so I don’t wake him. Be back in a few.”

Buffy used one of the other showers, but since she didn’t bring a change of clothes, she had to put her robe back on. “Maybe if I’m real quiet, I can tip-toe back into the room to get my bikini and get some sun.” She carefully opened the door and peeked in. Spike was asleep with his arm thrown over his eyes. She quietly went in and grabbed her suit from the chair. Not being able to resist, she stood and stared at the sexiness that was Spike. She never thought she’d see him again, let alone have him in her bed. This time, things were going to be different. She was going to make it up to him for how she had treated him. She reached for the door handle when she head the sheets rustle.

“Where you headin’, luv? You leavin’ me alone in this big bed? I thought we’d spend the day here.”

Buffy turned around and threw her suit on the chair - she could sunbathe later. Much later. She climbed back on the bed and gave Spike a good morning kiss.

“I was gonna lay out in the sun, but I’d rather lay on you. I figured you’d want to sleep a bit since I kept you up most of the night.”

“I slept a lot but woke up as soon as you left my arms. I’m not through with you yet, Slayer. Do you feel the claim pulling you to me? That’s one of the many benefits. We can become more in-tune to each other’s thoughts and needs.”

“Hey, I think I’m feeling what you need right now. Of course, I didn’t need the claim to know what you need - I can see it in your eyes. Can you feel what I want?” Buffy was thinking some pretty vivid pictures about what Spike could do with his tongue.

“Slayer, what a dirty little mind you have! I knew there was more to love than your strength and beauty. Come here and let me demonstrate what my tongue can really do. Oi, is that Slayer musk I smell? I haven’t even touched you yet.”

“Spike, you know all you have to do is look at me and I’m wet. You’re the only one that could ever do that. Even before when our relationship was not so good, you still excited me like no one else. Now, it’s so much better because of love.”

Spike grabbed Buffy by the waist and gently laid her on the bed. He made quick work of her robe and took a moment to appreciate his golden goddess.

Buffy, growing a bit impatient, cleared her throat and said, “Hey, you in there? I thought tongue action was gonna be happening.”

Spike gave her a wicked grin and curled his tongue behind his teeth - he knew that always got the ladies. He’d decided to take it slow and started with her feet, laving each toe before moving to the next. He proceeded to lick up her calves with long, leisurely movements that made Buffy moan aloud. Next, he started to work on each thigh. First, he peppered them with kisses and then went back and traced ‘I love you’ with his tongue on each thigh.

Buffy was beside herself with anticipation. “Spike, you better hurry…ahhh.”

Spike had started to lick her outer lips from her core to her clit. He knew that this would drive her crazy, so he continued. He inserted two fingers inside her and searched for the spongy bundle of nerves that could really set her off. When he found it, he pressed lightly while simultaneously sucking her clit into his mouth.

Buffy exploded from Spike’s combined efforts. “Ohhhh, Spike…Ohh sooooo good! More, suck me more!”

Spike decided to try something a little different. He grasped both her ankles in his hands and pushed them up to her bum. This opened her up to him completely. He stared at his golden beauty for a few minutes before he bent his head back down. Buffy was completely open to him, something that had never happened before. He continued pumping her with his fingers and licking and sucking on her clit.

After losing track of how many orgasms Spike had brought her to with his tongue, she finally whispered, “Enough. I can’t take anymore. You wiped me out.”

“But, luv, I’m not finished with you yet.” With that said, Spike slid his rock-hard cock into Buffy’s quim. He almost lost his load from the heat and wetness that surrounded him. He tried to maintain control so as to make it good for both of them. Slowly, he slid in and out while her internal muscles were squeezing him. “I thought you said I wiped you out, luv? How do you still have that much muscle strength left?”

“When it comes to my Big Bad, I can always muster a little more strength.” Buffy continued to squeeze with each inward thrust. It had never felt this good before, and yet she knew that each and every time would be better than the last. Buffy could see the tight control that Spike was trying to keep and finally said, “Let it go. Just let go of your demon and lose control.” She leaned up and bit him over her previous bite marks.

Spike went wild. He didn’t know if it was from Buffy telling him to lose control or that she had bitten him again. His demon came forth, and he slid his fangs over his mark. Their explosions into each other rocked the bed against the wall.

“Hey, you guys? I thought Spike was sleeping. Doesn’t sound like much sleeping’s going on in there, and I’m getting lonely out here. Plus, I have some news about the Menehune,” Dawn yelled.

An exhausted Spike rolled off Buffy and pulled her to his side. “I think we were a little loud there, pet. I’m not going to be able to look Dawn in the eyes when I see her next.”

“Oh, don’t worry, she loves you no matter how loud we are. In fact, she was very excited to see that we claimed each other. She was calling you her ‘brother-in-law’.”

“I’m honored. I will definitely give her a hug when I get up, but I’m pretty knackered, so I think I’m gonna get some shut-eye.”

“Ok. I’m gonna shower again and then see what’s the what.” Buffy jumped out of bed and into shower. After changing into her suit, she went back to the pool deck.


Many thanks to Allison and Klemptor for being my betas.