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What The Future Holds Ch. 01

By: angel13



1

Buffy and Angel continued kissing each other. On the there honeymoon suite was the view of exotic beauty of the Hawaiian beaches and the waves of the ocean stirring. Buffy untangled her fingers from Angel's hair and stopped the kiss. He whimpered from the release of his wife's kiss. 

"Why did you that for?"

"I have a surprise for you," Buffy said with a mischievous grin across her face. Before Buffy left she placed her hands on his cheeks and gave Angel a long sweet kiss that held meaning for what was in store later on. Angel began to enjoy the kiss and deepened it by placing his tongue in her mouth. His hands started to roam all over her body. He them placed his fingers through her silky blonde hair. While kissing Angel Buffy rubbed her body against his arousal and stopped. Angel moaned.

"Buffy why did you stop? Just when I was starting to relax."

"Uh uh."

Buffy got up and headed towards the bathroom and quickly grabbed her overnight bag. As Buffy left Angel shouted out,

"You're a tease Buffy."

She ignored his comment. Since she was in the honeymoon suite there was a phone provided for her. 

"Hi! I'm calling from Angel's Reilly's honeymoon suite. I'm his wife." Buffy loved hearing the sound of her voice saying "his wife."

"I was wondering if you could send up a bottle of champagne with two glasses, a big bowl of strawberries, whipped cream, hot fudge and vanilla ice cream."

"Will that be all miss?"

"Yes. Oh! I forgot to give you the room number. It's the honeymoon suite 22."

She hung up the phone and proceeded to change into her burgundy see-threw nightgown.

"I have to thank the girls for dragging me to Victoria's Secret."

Meanwhile Angel was outside wondering what took Buffy so long. Buffy stepped out with a robe. Angel looked over at his wife and a look of disappointment appeared on his face. Just when Angel was about to speak the doorbell rang. Buffy opened the door and let the bellboy in. She told him to place inside the bedroom for her. She placed the ice cream inside the refrigerator. She tipped him and then he left. 

"Buffy, what's going on?"

"Angel, honey just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride," Buffy said very seductively.

Buffy took off her robe. It fell to the floor to reveal a beautiful burgundy silk nightgown with a v-neck line that revealed her breasts. Since her back was to him he also noticed her bare back showing. Just at that moment Angel gasped at the sight of Buffy. The last time he felt that way was when she was walking down the aisle on their wedding day. Angel felt this rush of electricity go through him. It reminded him of the first time they made love. 

Buffy felt that Angel was staring at her. She always felt this tingle that ran throughout her entire body whenever Angel looked at her. She turned, looked at him and blushed slightly. She filled two glasses with champagne. She handed one to Angel. They entwined their arms together and sipped the champagne. Angel's brown eyes held so much love and devotion for his wife. She placed her glass on the table. 

Buffy then walking towards the bedroom, turned around and said,

"Come and follow me." She had a finger pointing at herself.

~*~*~*~*~*

When they arrived in the bedroom she turned around slowly started to unbutton his shirt and reached for the hem. As she unbuttoned his shirt she placed wet kisses on his chest. She then placed her hands on his shoulders and glided off the shirt. Just when Angel thought she was about to unzip his pants she stopped and headed over to the tray. Buffy went to the tray and retrieved the strawberries and whipped cream. 

"Buffy, what are you going to do with that?"

Buffy never answered him, but gave him a mischievous grin. She then proceeded by pushing Angel onto the bed. Buffy then dipped the strawberry into the whipped cream and placed it into her mouth. She leaned over and placed it in his mouth. Angel took a bite and they were both savoring the sweetness of their passion. Angel pulled Buffy down on the bed and his hands started to roam all over her body. His hands went up and his fingers gently ran through her hair. Buffy felt the heat between them. She knew that if she continued this she'd never be to finish what she started. She got up. 

"Buffy come on don't do this to me."

Buffy told Angel to get. He listened because he had no idea what's going to happen to him. She then slowly started to unbuckle his belt. Afterwards she unzipped his pants and he was only left standing in his black silk boxer shorts. She then ordered him,

"Lay down."

Buffy turned around and grabbed the strawberries and whipped cream and proceeded to make dessert out of her Angel. Buffy then proceeded by placing the whipped over his muscular chest. Angel was enjoying the feeling of her fingers on his chest. He wanted her to touch him so badly. She then went to the end of the bed and started massaging his legs slowly, but surely. She could sense that he wanted to be touched somewhere else, but she continued on. Buffy sat on top of him and gently rubbed her body on him to tease him. Angel felt his arousal underneath and realized that Buffy had no panties on. She then took off her nightgown and proceeded to lick the whipped cream off his chest. Buffy then licked the whipped cream off his right nipple and then went to the other. She continued to feed him strawberries. After a while Buffy got the hot fudge and poured over his chest. While all this was happening Angel couldn't contain him anymore. He felt the way that Buffy touched him was giving him a jolt of electricity throughout his entire body. 

"I always wanted to learn how to paint, but this is better don't you?" Buffy said with a cute little smile across her face. 

"Definitely."

While he responded she kept making little hearts on his chest. She leaned down and licked some chocolate off his chest and then kissed him. Angel tasted the sweetness of the chocolate and placed his tongue inside Buffy's mouth. Their tongues began to swirl in each other's mouths. As their kiss began to deepen she pulled away again. 

"Buffy I want you. Don't you want me?" He looked at her pleadingly with his brown eyes. 

"Of course I want you. You don't even have to ask me that."

Buffy then leaned down and took off his boxer shorts. She placed her hand on his member and started stroking him gently. Angel was already feeling hot and aroused by Buffy's actions. She then grabbed the whipped cream and spread it over his member. Slowly but surely she licked it all off. She looked up at him with her green eyes and noticed that her lover was enjoying the pleasure she'd gave him. Then Buffy proceeded on, opened her mouth and slowly pulled his member into her mouth. She took her left hand and started massaging his sac. In the meantime her right hand rubbed up and down his left leg. 

"Oh, God Buffy. That feels sooo good."

Buffy then continued by grazing her teeth on his member. She then proceeded by swirling her tongue. Buffy looked up again to see her lover. 

Angel couldn't form any coherent words. He just kept on moaning. He just grabbed the sheets and let out a loud groan. Angel felt his orgasm was reaching its peak. Finally he came and she swallowed every last drop. Buffy then sat on top of Angel and he grabbed her head down. They kissed passionately while they made love. Angel adjusted him inside of her. He moved in and out of her rhythmically with gentle thrusts. Angel realized that Buffy was about to reach her orgasm. Buffy couldn't handle the sensation surging throughout her body and let out a moan. 

Now it was Angel's turn to take control and have fun with Buffy. He flipped Buffy over so that he was on top. He leaned down and began to gently suckle her right breast while fondling the other. He licked off the hot fudge that was placed on her breast. He proceeded to the other breast and did the same. His right hand left her breast and preceded its journey down her body. The tingling feeling of Angel's fingers cause a hot sensation throughout Buffy's body that she thought she was going to reach orgasm any minute. His fingers finally reached the hairs and took two of his fingers and opened up her legs. Buffy gasped and moaned, but realized what her lover was about to do. Angel placed his fingers at her clit and began to gently rub them. He then preceded his fingers going in and out of her body. Buffy took both of her hands and placed her fingers through his hair.

"Oh! Angel," she screamed. She kept repeating his name like it was a mantra. Angel let go of her breast and looked at his beloved. Buffy was so amazed that every time he touched she felt a new sensation go throughout her body. She finally reached her orgasm. 

"I love you," Angel said.

"I love you too my Angel."

~*~*~*~*~*

Since they were both covered up in sugar they headed straight to the showers. They washed each other. As they both stepped out of the bathroom Buffy was heading towards the refrigerator. Angel quickly grabbed her.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm hungry. I want my ice cream." She looked up at him with her mouth pouting at him. 

He just laughed at her. He couldn't help but notice how adorable she looked whenever she did that. She came back and they fed each other ice cream on the bed. Afterwards they went under the covers naked and Angel wrapped his arms around her waist. He then kissed her shoulder. 

"Thank you."

"For what? I didn't do anything."

"That performance you gave me back there."

"Oh, that. Well it was..."

Angel stopped her with a deep searing kiss. He hands left her waist and went to cup her breasts. He gently rubbed them between his fingers. Buffy moaned into his mouth. They finally broke the kiss due to the lack of oxygen. 

"Goodnight Angel."

"Night Buffy."

They spent the rest of the night in each other's arms.

What The Future Holds Ch. 02



The next day Buffy woke up with Angel's arms wrapped around her. She felt such happiness. She was finally going to spend the rest of her life with Angel. Buffy turned around to face Angel and realized that he was already awake. 

"Morning," Angel said with a smile across his face.

"Morning," Buffy said and placed a kiss on Angel's lips.

As much as Angel wanted to continue kissing Buffy he stopped. Buffy moaned at the lost of Angel's lips.

"Buffy we can't stay in bed all day. I know it's our honeymoon, but we have to visit the beautiful sights and have fun in the beach."

"I think staying in bed is a great idea. Besides I like having your big, strong arms around me," she said looking up at Angel with love in her eyes. 

"Buffy," Angel said with a serious tone.

"Alright, alright! You win. But if we get to see the sights I might as well go shopping. I promised everyone that I'd get them something."

Angel got up from bed and grabbed his boxers and put them on. He then called room service and ordered breakfast for the both of them. He ordered Buffy's favorite eggs, bacon and toast with orange juice. He was amazed at the thought of being a father. A smile was swept across his face. He thought that after what had happened with Gregory their first born that Buffy wouldn't be able to conceive. I guess fate had mysterious ways. 

Buffy was watching Angel from a far and she noticed that he had a smile on his face. She was wondering what was Angel thinking about. Buffy slowly approached Angel.

"A penny for your thoughts."

"Huh?"

"Angel, you seem to be far off somewhere?"

"I was just thinking."

"About?" She looked at him pleadingly.

"If you want to know. I was thinking about the fact that I'm going to be a Dad again." Angel stepped over and placed his hand on Buffy's stomach. He then bent down and kissed it.

"So I'll be seeing you soon," He said to her stomach.

Buffy left and headed towards the bathroom. Angel quickly joined her. They both washed each other. Then they stepped out and got dressed. Angel was dressed in a white T-shirt, which accentuated his broad shoulders and muscular chest. He also wore khaki shorts and sandals. Angel fixed his hair by applying gel and coifing his hair with his usual spikes. Buffy on the hand wore a pink halter-top that showed her mid drift with black shorts and platform sandals. She pulled her blonde hair into a ponytail. Angel headed towards the door because he heard the bell rang. Buffy had a surprise for him. 

She stepped out of the bedroom to see such a huge breakfast displayed before her. She couldn't believe that Angel ordered all this food. Then it occurred to her that after last night's love making they really didn't have the energy to eat anything. Angel tipped the bellboy and brought their food over to the table. They ate and fed each other. 

They headed out of the balcony of their of suite to arrive at the beach. Buffy found a spot and dropped her beach bag on to the sand. She took off her halter-top to reveal an emerald bikini that accentuated her eyes. She then took off her shorts. Angel looked at her and said,

"You're not wearing that! Every man here is gawking at you."

"Angel, honey I'm not wearing it for them. I'm wearing it for your eyes only."

Angel couldn't accept the fact that Buffy was wearing such a skimpy bikini. Even though he really liked how the curves of her body were just right on the bikini. He then proceeded and took off his shirt and shorts. Buffy just gasped at the sight of him. His body was so sculpted and well defined. She even thought that he looked even better then the first time she met him.

"Buffy? Are you okay?" he said waving a hand over her face.

"Yeah. You complained about my outfit, but I notice every girl on the beach is eyeing you like as if they want to jump you."

Angel revealed a pair of black trunks that weren't too tight, but just tight enough to see his firm behind. Angel pulled the blanket out of Buffy's bag and laid it on the sand. Angel sat down and Buffy took out the suntan lotion and started to apply some on her legs and arms. Buffy then said, "Angel, honey could you apply some lotion for me on my back."

Angel complied. Buffy lay on her chest while Angel's strong hands applied the lotion. He gently rubbed the lotion on her back massaging her muscles. Buffy felt the tension in her muscles slowly drifting away by Angel's touch. 

'"That feels so good."

"I'm glad you liked it." He continued and then stopped. It was Buffy's turn to apply lotion on his back. Buffy knew she was going to enjoy every moment of this. She started to rub his shoulders and gently massages his muscles. Angel was enjoying the feeling of her fingers on his back. She did this for a few more minutes and then stopped. 

They both lied on the towel and Buffy puts on her sunglasses for the brightness of the Hawaiian yellow sun. Angel closed his eyes and lets the warmth of the sun beat against his chest.

About two hours later Angel was being awakened by soft kisses on his chest. The kisses were then trailing up his chest, to his jaw and then to his lips. He deepened the kiss that Buffy was giving him.

"Oh! Willow more!" In the back of Angel's mind he knew that Buffy wasn't going to like this.

"So you think I’m Willow huh? You've been thinking about her the whole time while I was kissing you," she said as she hit him on his chest and stood up and walked away. Angel stopped her by grabbing her arm.

"Buffy I was only kidding, I swear. I could never think about Willow in that way." Angel had his hands up for defense.

"You better be kidding. Cause I hope the next time we make love you won't be shouting out Cordelia's name instead of mine."

Angel moved up closer to Buffy and cupped her cheeks and said,

"Buffy don't worry I wouldn't love your friends the way I love you. I'm not saying that they don't look attractive, but I fell in love with you not them." He then proceeded and brought his head down and kissed Buffy very softly. Buffy didn't want the kiss to end so she deepened it even more. Angel then pulled away. 

"Let's head to the water before it gets dark." The water was blue with traces turquoise. It was clean and clear. 

Buffy was reluctant to go. So Angel just picked her up and ran towards the water and dropped her. 

"Oh, you're going to get it mister! Nobody messes with the slayer and doesn't pay."

Angel had this look on his face like he was frightened by Buffy's words. He then gave Buffy a half-smile. Buffy then headed over to Angel and started splashing water all over him. He tried to escape from Buffy's attack, but he just didn't seem to. Buffy then went under the water and grabbed Angel's legs and pulled him down. Angel couldn't believe what just had happened to him. He came for air and just looked at Buffy. Angel thought okay two could play this game. He did the same, but when Buffy came up for air he started tickling her.

"I'm sorry! I promise to not do that to you ever again," Buffy said in between giggles.

"You promise?"

"I promise." In the back of her mind though she knew that she'd probably be able get him back.

Angel grabbed Buffy by the waist and pulled in for a kiss. The water against Buffy's body was warm as well the heat between them. He pulled away and said,

"We better get going. I have plans for us tonight."

They both headed back to the suite and got ready for tonight. Angel decided to let Buffy go before him. She was reluctant and wanted Angel to join her. She came out and Angel grabbed his clothes and headed for the shower. Buffy didn't know where Angel was taking her so she decided to dress really simple. She wore a simple blue dress that reached her ankle that had a slit up on her right that reached just slightly above her knee. Her hair was up in a French twist. She wore minimal make and jewelry. She also had a pair of black heels that had straps. 

Angel was already dressed inside the bathroom. He shaved because he noticed that his stubble was starting to show. He wore a white shirt with black slacks and shoes. Angel stepped out and noticed how beautiful his wife looked before him.

"You look beautiful," he said looking at her with love in his eyes. 

"You're not bad looking your self."

"I guess we better get going. We don't want to be late."

"Where are you taking me?"

"It's a surprise, but I know you'll like it."

They both left the suite and Buffy quickly grabbed her camera before heading out the door. On the arrival to their destination Buffy was curious as to what Angel had planned. The hotel had recommended Angel a restaurant that served really great seafood. The restaurant had a Hawaiian effect to it. It had floral paintings and candles lit by each table. The atmosphere was set for a romantic mood.

As they entered Angel told the Matre'd that he had reservations for two under Reilly. They placed the newlywed couple by the terrace. A waiter came by and said, "Hello, my name is Marc and I'll be taking your order for tonight." The waiter wasn't really paying attention to Angel at all. He was focusing all his attention onto Buffy. Buffy noticed and gave him a bright smile. Angel just cleared his throat and said,

"I'd like to have the 4lb lobster. Honey, what would you like?"

"I think I'll get the sautéed shrimp platter."

"What would you like to drink with your meal?"

"I think will have red wine and that's all," Angel said glaring at the young man. The waiter noticed and realized maybe he shouldn't have been so friendly with the man's girlfriend. If the waiter knew better he would have known that Buffy was Angel's wife. 

"Oh wait! Could you take a picture of us? I'd really appreciate it."

Angel glared at Buffy. He couldn't believe that Buffy was allowing this man to take a picture of them. "Of course." He took the camera from Buffy and took the picture of the couple. 

"Angel, sweetie why were giving the such evil glances." She looked at Angel's hand and gently rubbed him with her fingertips.

"Don't tell me that you didn't notice that he was flirting with you. He hardly noticed that I was here."

"Now you know how I felt when you took me out to dinner back in Sunnydale and the waitress was gawking at you. I was to busy looking at my gorgeous husband right across from me."

Angel couldn't believe that Buffy remembered that moment. It was so long ago. Tonight was just going to be him and Buffy. There food came and they ate. Once in a while they would look up at each and smile. Finally music came on and Angel asked,

"May I have this dance?" He had his hand out waiting for Buffy.

Buffy took his hand and stood up and went to the dance floor. She placed her head on his shoulder and listened to music playing. Her arms were wrapped Angel's neck. Angel had his arms wrapped around her waist.

Spend all your time waiting for that second chance

For a break that would make it okay

There's always some reason to feel not good enough

And it's hard at the end of the day

I need some distraction or a beautiful release

Memories seep from my veins

Let me be empty and weightless and maybe

I'll find some peace tonight

Buffy was listening to the lyrics of the song. It felt as if she had went through all this pain. And she did. Angel and her went through so much so they could be together. Giles. The Council. Then there were the harsh words that they said to each other.

In the arms of the angel far away from there

From this, dark cold hotel, and the endlessness that you fear

You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie

You're in the arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here

She was definitely in the arms of her angel. Angel was there to comfort her and she was there to comfort him. 

"You're the slayer. Kevin obviously has no clue what it's like to be you."

She buried herself in Angel's chest. "He doesn't understand. Nobody does."

Through her sobs, Buffy could have sworn she heard Angel whisper. "I would understand."

Buffy saw him shivering in the cold. She put the comforter around his shoulders to warm. "I can't explain why I love you; there's not one single reason I can pinpoint and say why. It's a combination of everything. 

So tired of this straight line, and everywhere you turn

There's vultures and thieves at your back

The storm keeps on twisting, you keep on building the lies

That you make up for all that you lack

It won't make no difference, escape one last time

It's easier to believe

In this sweet madness, oh this glorious sadness

That brings me to my knees

"You arranged this, didn't you? You called the Council," Buffy accused him.

"Listen to me. Angel has to go through these tests eventually. It is better for him to go through them now while things are quiet. To answer your question, yes I called the Council. But that was before I knew of your intimate relationship with him," lied Giles.

She exhaled loudly. "But if I ever find out that you set this up to keep us apart, I'll never forgive you, Giles. Never." Without bothering to say goodbye, Buffy left the room. 

"We only did what was best for you."

Angel took a deep breath. "We as you in and Giles?'

"Yes, Angel. I have taken upon myself to secure you a job on the Hellmouth in Cleveland," Mr. Symthe told him.

"Cleveland? No, my life, my home is in Sunnydale."

"Not anymore. You leave for Cleveland in two days."

Angel pounded his fist on the table. "No! Everyone I care about, everyone I love in Sunnydale." 

"I'm sorry. You asked to be stationed on the Hellmouth and I arranged for it."

He shook his head in disbelief. "You know, I never thought I'd be forced to choose the life between the life I've always wanted and the woman I love. I've always wanted to be a Watcher. My whole life, I grew up knowing about what goes bump in the night and wanted to help in the fight against those things. And the Watcher's Council took care of me growing up. But now that I have fallen in love, you think you can tell me that I can't be with her? No, I don't think so. If you force me to chose between he two of you, you may not like my choice."

He glared at her, seeing the hatred in her eyes. "I love you. But apparently you're not the girl I thought you were. You're acting like a brat."

"And you are so perfect, right?" she shot back, "Do I need to bring up the fact that you tried to rape me?"......

"What's that saying? Hindsight is twenty-twenty, Angel. You're nothing but a no-good, arrogant, lying rapist. And I want you out of my house; out of my life!"

Angel, so angered by everything she said, didn't object. "That's fine with me. I don't want to be here any more than you want me here. At least I finally got to see your true colors before I married you. Buffy, you really are a spoiled brat. All you ever cared about was your self. You haven't changed at all from the girl you claim you used to be."

In the arms of the angel far away from here

From this dark, cold hotel room, and endlessness that you feel 

You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie

You're in the arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here

You're in the he arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here

As the song ended Buffy lifted her head and looked into Angel's brown eyes. She had tears in her eyes. 

"Honey, why are you crying?" Angel asked his eyes full of concern.

"It's nothing."

Angel didn't believe a word she said. "If it was nothing then why are you crying?" He then led her off the dance floor and they sat back down on their table. 

"I was just thinking about what we went through to get where we are now."

"Oh. I was doing the same thing. Let's forget about it. We are on our honeymoon. I don't want you thinking about Giles, The Watcher's Council or anyone else for that matter. It's just Buffy and Angel."

Buffy always loved how Angel made her forget about everything else and focused on them. "How do you know how to say the right thing to cheer me up?" 

"That's what a husband is for. To let his wife know that she is the most important person in his life." He then leaned over the table and gave Buffy a sweet, gentle kiss. He let go of her lips and said, "I think we should go."

They both left the restaurant and walked back to their room. Buffy didn't mind that they didn't have to make love tonight. She just wanted to have Angel in her arms to comfort her. And that's exactly what happened.



What The Future Holds Ch. 03



The next morning Angel decided to wake up early and head out. He wanted to surprise Buffy. He realized that last night really shook her up. His surprise was to buy her roses and take her out shopping. He owed her that much. They really didn't have time to yesterday. He quickly made his errands and came back to the suite and slipped under the covers. Buffy somehow noticed that he was gone.

"Hey, where did you go to? I turned around and you weren't there."

Angel was thinking I have to come up with a really good excuse. 

"I had to use the bathroom."

"Oh."

Angel was glad that she took the bait. He wrapped his arms around her waist and proceeded to kiss her shoulder. He left a wet trail of kisses and continued going up her neck until he reached her earlobe. Buffy went back to sleep at first, but then she felt Angel's lips on her and woke up. He continued his ministrations on Buffy. She seemed to enjoy it because she was whimpering very softly. Angel then continued by guiding his hands away from her waist and slowly cupped her breast through her nightgown. She moaned and felt a tingle that ran through all over her body. Buffy rubbed her body against Angel's chest. Angel started to feel his erection coming. He could tell that Buffy wanted it as much as he did. 

Bringgg... Bringgg...

Buffy and Angel couldn't believe this. The telephone in their suite was ringing. 

"Who could be calling us at this time?" She turned around and looked at him.

"I don't know Buffy, maybe it's one of your friends."

"Then if it's one of my friends they should know that I'm busy now. Let the front desk take our message. I want to feel you inside of me Angel." The looks in her eyes saying those words were full of lust. Buffy was pleading. She didn't want to pick up the phone, but if she didn't she'd somehow regret it later. 

"Fine! Fine! I'll pick up the phone. I just hope that whoever is at the end of the line is going to regret this."

"Buffy don't do anything harsh. Just act like you woke up and have a pleasant conversation." She rolled her eyes at his comment.

Buffy picked up the phone and spoke.

"Hello."

"Hey Buffy." 

Buffy recognized the voice right away.

"Hey Willow. How's it going?"

"I'm fine. I didn't interrupt anything did I?" 

"Of course not Wills. Why would you think that?" Buffy sounded a bit sarcastic saying that to her. Willow made believe she didn't sense the tone of sarcasm in her best friend's voice.

Angel really liked Willow, but she had bad timing. She could have called a little bit later. He then proceeded to what he was doing before. 

Buffy on the other hand was telling Willow what fun she had. She then almost moaned on the phone when Angel was nibbling her earlobe. 

"Willow could you hold on a minute?" Even before Willow answered Buffy placed her hand on the receiver. 

"Angel I'm talking to Willow and your distracting me."

"You weren't complaining five minutes ago." He looked at her with puppy dog eyes.

"Awe don't give me that look now. You know I want you. I just can't have an orgasm on the phone while I'm talking to Willow. Look I'll talk to her a little bit more and then I'm all yours."

She then placed a kiss on Angel's lips. Angel wasn't going to oblige by her agreement. 

"Sorry about that Wills. So how's Sunnydale?"

"Same old. It's boring without you, but I know you'll be back soon. "

"Yeah..." Angel grabbed the phone from Buffy.

"Hey Willow. How's it going?"

"I'm fine. I didn't wake you did I?"

"No, of course not. It's just that Buffy's a little busy now and I need her help with something." Angel was hoping Willow would get the point.

"Oh. Oh! I'm so sorry Angel. I'll call her later." Willow was embarrassed about what happened.

"No, it's okay Willow I'll tell her to call you back." They said their goodbyes and hung up. 

Buffy was mad at Angel for grabbing the phone like that. She hit him in the arm. 

"What was that for?"

"That was for taking the phone from me. You didn't have to do that to Willow. Now she's going to think that she did something really bad." 

"Don't worry about Willow. She'll be fine. Besides I told her that you'd call her later. I just wanted to continue where we left off. I think it was right about here." Angel placed his hands on her nightgown and began caressing her breasts. Buffy was mad at him, but as his hands were on her all thoughts of Willow went out the door. 

"Angel, honey you know I'm still mad at you." Buffy breathing became erratic.

"Come on, Buffy you can't tell me you’re not enjoying this as much as I am." Angel then captured Buffy's lips into a kiss. He continued massaging her breasts and deepened the kiss further by opening her mouth with his tongue and let their tongues swirled around each other. His hands left her breasts and slipped his fingers through her golden hair. Buffy started rubbing herself against him. She felt him grow hard by her touch. Angel's hand went down and slipped off her nightgown. He cupped her breasts again and leaned his head down and began suckling her breasts. Buffy let out a loud moan. Angel continued and went to the other and did the same. While Angel was taking Buffy to ecstasy her fingers went through he short, brown hair. Buffy pulled Angel's head up and kissed him again. When Angel released her from the kiss he could see the lust in her eyes.

"I think someone's a little over dressed." Buffy then went to the waistband of Angel's boxers and slid them off. Angel let them fall to the floor.

"Buffy do you want..."

Buffy stopped him with a fierce kiss. The kiss explained exactly what she wanted. She wanted him now. Angel understood and placed him inside of her. He went in and out of her with gentle thrusts. They both reached their climax at the same time. 

"That was something."

"Yeah, your right Buffy. That was something else."

Buffy snuggled up against Angel. She was glad that he grabbed the phone from her. 

~*~*~*~*~*

They went to sleep and woke up two hours later. Buffy woke up and stretched herself. She turned around and saw a sleepy Angel. She could stay in his arms and be in content forever. Instead she decided to wake Angel up by kissing him. 

Angel realized this smiled and woke up. "So you had a nice nap?"

"I thought maybe we could you know." She moved her eyes downwards indicating to having another love session. 

"No, were not. As much as I want to the answer is no. Besides I'm going to take you out today. I promised you yesterday that we'd go shopping. Oh, the joy I'm going to have such fun shopping with you." Angel tried to sound like this was going to be a torturous event for him. 

"Fine. I'll go by myself. I'll find a nice, attractive young man to help me with my shopping." She then glared at him.

Angel was thinking there's no way that's gonna happen. He'd rather endure long hours of shopping then see Buffy with another man. 

"I'll go with you. You know I was kidding. I'd do anything with you." He gave her this innocent look.

Buffy got up and made believe she was mad at him. "I'll be taking a shower now. Alone," she said in a menacing tone. 

Angel was confused, but knew that after what he had planned for today she'd come around. She stepped out twenty minutes later and got dressed. Angel stepped in and took a quick shower. Buffy wore a beige halter-top and a black knee length skirt with black platform sandals. Her hair was swept up in a ponytail. Angel was dressed in a navy blue shirt and black shorts with sneakers. He fixed his hair in his usual spikes. 

Buffy didn't realize it at first, but there were roses on the table. "Are these for me?" she asked in a childish tone.

"Yeah, they're for you. I was going to surprise you for breakfast."

"Awe that's so sweet of you. Don't worry I'm not angry with you for what you did earlier. Besides I wasn't expecting anyone to call us. I'm just glad that wasn't my mother. Thank you honey." She went over placed her arms around his neck, tiptoed she up, and gave him a gentle kiss on the lips. 

"Yeah, I can picture it now. Your mom calls and Geoffrey wants to talk to me. I'm hungry. How about you?"

"I feel like eating something fruity. Pineapple. I mean after all were in Hawaii."

"That's all you want. Remember honey you're pregnant. Don't you want something else?"

"Sure I'll have a raisin bagel with cream cheese and a big glass of orange juice."

They ate and headed out to go shopping. Angel called a taxi and told him to take them to The Waikiki store. As the cab drove them to their destination the scenery of the Hawaiian skies was so breath taking. Finally they arrived at their destination. Angel paid the driver and wished him a good day. He said the same.

"So here we are. Let's go Angel." She practically dragged him into the store. The Waikiki store was the most popular tourist store in Hawaii. The colors inside the store were your usual Hawaiian colors. Which were bright red, orange and yellow with floral patterns everywhere. There were all different kinds of knickknacks.

Angel couldn't believe what he got himself into. Buffy was just too excited about shopping for souvenirs. Then again he needed someone like Buffy in his life to get all excited and motivated. There are he wondered if Buffy knew that she acted like she’s eighteen all over again. 

"Oh, look Angel I found Xander the perfect gift." She showed Angel a coconut bra. 

"Don't you think Xander's going to have a hard time wearing that." He then gave her a smirk. 

"Besides I thought you'd buy it for me. You could model it for me."

"Xander will laugh at the gift. Besides I'm also getting him one of those Hawaiian shirts as well. As for me buying those to wear for you. I'd have to think about it." She paused for a moment.

"Done thinking. I'll get it."

"I have no idea what to get Geoffrey and Giles?"

"Angel just get them something bookish or British like?"

Buffy went looking for the perfect for her mom, Willow and Cordelia. For Willow she found a Wicca book with incense and candles. As for Cordelia she got her a beautiful blue bracelet. The beads were entwined with one another and had hints of turquoise. She got her mom a hand crafted jewelry box. It was adorned with little snail seashells and had two drawers with blue velvet inside of it. It also had a secret compartment.

"I found something for Giles and Geoffrey. I got Giles on Hawaiian occult. As for Geoffrey I thought he'd look cute in these speedos." Angel showed them to her. He was waiting for Buffy's reaction.

"Wait! You got your dad, my step dad speedos. Now your gonna give me mental images that I don't want to see."

"I'm kidding, Buffy. I got him a book on the sights of Hawaii."

"Oh, thank God. Just forget about Buffy's little outburst." She was blushing at the comment she made earlier.

"Buffy you didn't forget about Oz and Kristen?" He knew that Oz was one of the most unique friends that Buffy's ever had. As for Kristen, he was her Watcher, but Buffy had a special bond with her. 

"Yeah, I got Oz this cool snow dome from Hawaii. He'll like it. He's one of those people that don't mind what you get him. As for Kristen it's a surprise."

"Let's go pay. Just let me put this back." Just when Angel was about to put back the speedos Buffy grabbed them.

"I like these. I think we should get them. If I have to model for you then you have to model for me."

Angel was speechless. He just stood there with a grin on his face. He couldn't wait for this day to come. They finished paying for their purchases and headed back to the suite.

"So what are the plans for this evening, Angel?" Buffy had her arms around his neck.

"Well it's a surprise. Were staying at the hotel."

"Okay. But first I want to take a nap." Angel joined Buffy and headed into the bedroom. After looking around and shopping they were both exhausted.



What The Future Holds Ch. 04



After three hours of rest and relaxation Angel woke up. Buffy's head was buried in his chest. He looked down at her and saw how happy she was. Angel's right hand gently tucked a strand of her blonde hair behind her ear. He slowly bent his head down and kissed her. Buffy woke up and smiled in between his kisses. 

"Hey sleepyhead."

"Hey yourself. Angel, what time is it?"

"It's a little after six. Don't worry we have enough time."

"Can't you give me a hint, Angel? Please Angel." She looked at him with such a childish face.

Angel was contemplating on whether to give in or be a man and be brave. Buffy felt that her persuasion was working. She had in Angel in the palm of her hand. 

"I'll tell you one thing. You'll be interacting with other couples."

"Gee Angel could you be more cryptic." Angel ignored her comment and headed for the shower. He undressed himself and stepped in the shower. He let the hot water beat against his chest. Angel didn't hear the door open. Buffy undressed herself and stepped in. She placed her arms around his waist. Angel was startled by the reaction. He thought he was by himself in the shower. 

"Buffy I wasn't expecting you. I thought that..." He turned around and saw Buffy before him.

She placed her finger on his lips to silence him. "Hush, I'm not mad at you. I just want to take a shower with my husband." Since Buffy couldn't get a hint from Angel maybe a little different kind of persuasion would change his mind. She took the bar of soap from the dish and lathered up her hands. As she started off by washing his chest and stroking his abs in a circular motion to relax him. She then took more soap gracefully started washing his arms. Before she went to wash his back she grabbed a hold of his butt and squeezed it slightly. Angel couldn't suppress his urges and let out a moan. He couldn't believe that was getting him really aroused. She then turned around and did back and legs. Afterwards she turned to face and said huskily,

"Aren't you glad that I joined you in the shower?"

Angel could only nod his head. Buffy continued her act by going on her knees and took his member in her hand and kissed it. She then gently massages his sac. Angel grabbed a hold of Buffy's hair. 

"Oh, Buffy! Don't do this to me!"

Buffy got up before anything else could happen. She was getting turned on as well, but she stood up and smiled at him. He was definitely going to get Buffy back for this. He stood behind her and grabbed the bar of soap. His hands started off by massaging her stomach and his fingers slowly trailed up and cupped her breasts. His fingers gently kneaded her breasts. Buffy's moaning became very erratic by his touch. He let go and her arms and went down her back. Angel pinched Buffy's butt. Then he turned around and faced Buffy and said, "I think we better get out or we'll be late." 

Buffy couldn't believe how Angel led her like that and then stopped. They finished rinsing off the soap and stepped out to get dressed. Angel dressed in black slacks with a gray sweater and light black jacket. Buffy wore a simple strapless dress that reached her ankle with two slits that reached up her mid thigh. Her was hair done in curls. She wore black pumps. By the time they finished getting dressed it was 7:30. 

"Angel, honey you still won't give me a clue." She approached Angel and kissed him. 

Angel wasn't going to fall for that trick. That didn't mean that he wasn't going to kiss her though. He deepened the kiss a bit more and then he said, "Let's go." Buffy grumbled a bit. She grabbed her purse and left with Angel.

Downstairs the hotel had a reception area. Inside were other newlywed couples. There was a terrace out on the back. Food and fruits of all kinds were scattered on various tables. There were all different kinds of ice sculptures. 

Angel placed his arms Buffy's waist. Her back was flushed against his chest. "So what do you think?" he whispered in her ear. His warm breath whispering to her brought shivers down her spine. 

"It seems nice. The only thing that can ruin this moment for me is to bump into someone I know."

There was a table by the terrace and they sat down. A young couple was approaching their table. 

"Hi We're Michael and Josephine Cartwright. Are you newlyweds as well?"

"Yes, we are. I'm Angel and this is my wife Buffy."

They sat down and each couple shook hands. The Cartwright's looked like your typical couple. Michael was about the same height as Angel. He had light brown hair and blue eyes and a pale complexion. Josephine on the other hand was the total opposite. She was a bit taller then Buffy. She had reddish brown hair, brown eyes and a golden tan. 

"So where are you two from?" asked Josephine. 

"We both live in Sunnydale, California. But I'm originally from Los Angeles and Angel's from San Francisco."

"California. Interesting. We're both from there, too. Actually we're from LA."

Both couples continued talking with each other. Finally a song came up. Angel asked Buffy, "Excuse me, Buffy can I have this dance?" Before she got up she placed her hand in his and stood up and went off to the dance floor.

She had her hand on his shoulder and her other was in his hand. Angel's right hand wrapped gently around her waist. They gently swayed to the music. The atmosphere setting was peaceful and relaxing. The music set mood. Buffy rested her head on his shoulder and Angel placed his head on top of hers. They both felt comfortable in each other's arms.

"Buffy."

"Hmm. What is it Angel?" she lifted her head up to gaze into his brown eyes. 

"Did I say how beautiful you looked tonight?" He bent his head down and kissed her. 

"No, but you can say it again." 

"Well you do." 

"Your not so bad yourself."

"Are you having fun? I know you'd rather be upstairs."

"I'm liking it. Besides I made new friends. Don't they seem like a happy couple?"

"Yeah, Michael and Josephine seem like a happy couple. Are you hungry? Because I'm starving!"

"Now that you made me think about it. I haven't eaten since we left for shopping. Let's get something before the baby and I get grumpy."

"We don't want that to happen." Buffy took the lead and grabbed Angel and headed towards the table. 

The tables were filled with all different types of food you could think of. Buffy was ready to eat. She filled her plate with so much food. She had golden yellow corn dipped in butter. Also on her plate was grilled chicken with broccoli in a sautéed sauce with pasta and alfredo spaghetti sauce. Angel on the other hand had grilled steak well done and mashed potatoes. They both headed back to their table. Angel went over and got them two glasses of water. When he came back he noticed that Buffy was enjoying herself eating the food in front of her.

"I guess someone's really enjoying themselves."

"The food just tastes so wonderful. I don't know what's gotten into me." Buffy couldn't realize what was happening. As she was eating the food her cravings were like her body wanting sex.

Angel was just staring at Buffy and thought, 'maybe it's hormones and the fact that she's pregnant' Angel ate his steak and mashed potatoes. One in a while they would look up at each other and smile.

After a couple of more rounds of dancing Buffy and Angel got tired and headed back to their room to sleep.

~*~*~*~*

The next morning Buffy wasn't feeling so well. She quietly got out of Angel's embrace and went to the bathroom. As soon as she entered her first pit stop was the toilet bowl. She threw up everything that she ate from last night. Meanwhile Angel just woke up and realized that Buffy was nowhere in sight. He figured that maybe she had to use the bathroom. Ten minutes later Angel got worried and headed straight to the bathroom. Before entering he called out, "Buffy, honey are you okay?"

"I'm okay. I'm just seeing last night's meal appear before me." she was trying to sound sarcastic.

Angel didn't like the sound of her voice. He saw her knelt down by the toilet bowl. He quickly grabbed a washcloth and went to the sink to wet it and headed over to Buffy and kneeled beside her. Angel proceeded by wiping Buffy's mouth and rubbing her back. "I guess the baby wasn't too fond of the food mommy ate," he said with a smile across his face.

"Very funny daddy." She really couldn't think of a good comeback because she was sick again. She threw up once more. Angel got up to wet the cloth again wiped her mouth and face. He then picked her up in his arms, brought her over to the bed, and laid her down.

"Angel I'm not helpless. I can walk. I'm just sick." Even though she loved every minute of it. Angel was always the gentleman that was always concerned for her needs. 

"No your not helpless, but I hate seeing you sick. I get worried and become very protective if you." He moved to get up and Buffy grabbed a hold of him. 

"Don't go. Stay with me," she said with her mouth pouting at him. 

"I'm just going to call room service and ask them to send up some tea with lime and honey. It'll soothe your stomach."

Buffy made a face of disgust. She didn't want to drink tea. Angel left and called. Twenty minutes later room arrived with Buffy's tea. He headed towards the bedroom and saw Buffy's face. She looked pale and made a face again.

"Don't give that face. You're going to drink this. It'll make you feel better."

"No, it's okay Angel. I don't mind really."

"Buffy stop acting like a child. Here drink this." Buffy knew that tone of voice. He was serious. She took the cup and sipped the tea. 

"It's not that bad. I guess you were right." She liked the taste of the lime and the honey in the tea. It was soothing her ailing stomach. She finished drank her tea. "Thank you." He lightly kissed her on the forehead. Then he lay down next to her and gently wrapped his arms around her waist not wanting to disturb her. 

Angel woke up and looked at the clock by the nightstand. It read 10:00 am. He gently left Buffy's embrace and went into the bathroom. Just when he was about to head back to bed Buffy ran to the bathroom. She threw up again. Angel went by her side.


"You okay, honey?" he said with concern and love.

"Yeah, I think that was the last of my meal. Do you have anymore tea?"

He wiped her mouth with a washcloth and headed back into the bedroom. Buffy settled down on the bed while Angel made her another cup of tea. 

"Here you. Drink up. I guess our plans for today are a no show."

"No, I'll be fine in a few minutes. Then we can go out," she pleaded with him.

"Buffy, your not and I can't leave you here. Besides I like taking care of you. Think of it this way you get to order me around all day."

"Now that you mentioned it. I like your idea. Could you wear a little maid's outfit?" Buffy asked with a mischievous grin across her face.

"I know what your thinking. I'm not wearing the speedos."

The expression on her face totally changed after his response. She wanted him in them. Angel left the room and called room service again. This time he ordered bacon and eggs with toasted bread and butter with coffee. His food came and he sat down and ate. He asked her later on if there was anything she wanted and she said no. Angel stepped in and took a shower. As the hot was beat against his taunt muscles he relaxes and releases his tension. He steps out and he notices Buffy was in the phone. 

"Buffy who are you calling?"

"I'm going to call Willow. I never called her back yesterday."

He walked over to the bed towel, still wrapped around his waist, and grabbed the phone and puts the receiver down. Buffy not paying any attention to what Angel did and realized that he was close to her. She saw water droplets from Angel's hair fall down and landed on his sculpted chest. She gulped at the sight of him. Even though she wasn't feeling well she had this temptation to pull Angel in her arms and kiss him passionately. Angel just realized that he has distracted Buffy because he was calling out her name and she just stared at him. 

"Buffy. Buffy!" He kept calling her name. So finally after a fifth time she was out of her reverie.

"Oh. I'm sorry. I was kind of distracted with you only in a towel."

"It's alright. Um...I have to get dressed. I'll be back." He left and changed into the bathroom. He figured that at least she wouldn't be more distracted. Angel stepped out and he was wearing gray sweat pants and a white T-shirt. At least with himself fully clothed he wouldn't distract her. Buffy felt a bit of disappointment when she saw what he was wearing. Still she could notice his well-defined body under his clothes.

"Buffy, what do you want to do? We can watch a movie or do you want do you want to get you some more tea?"

"No more tea. We can sit on the couch and you hold me in your arms. Then maybe we can watch some TV." Her voice was quiet and all she wanted was Angel to comfort her. 

They both sat on the couch and watched TV. They slept in each other's arms. Later that evening Angel picked Buffy up and placed her on the bed. He then joined Buffy and went to sleep.



What The Future Holds Ch. 05



The weather in Hawaii was beautiful. The sky was clear, blue and sunny. 'This was going to be the perfect weekend. I know it will. Buffy won't even suspect anything' Angle told himself. He had this weekend planned from the very beginning. His concern was that he didn’t think he'd go through with it. It's not that he didn't, but Buffy was sick. He was always concerned for her. He never wanted her well being to be in the way. So hopefully things will be better this weekend. She seemed to be feeling much better. I promise to make Buffy the happiest woman in the world.

Buffy turned around and noticed that Angel had a huge grin on his face. ' What was he up to now. Whenever his face was like that he had something conjured up.'

"What are you smiling about, Angel?"

"What I can't be happy? I'm in love and have the woman of my dreams here with me." Her heart melted at his words.

She looked him straight in the eye and said, "I know you Angel Patrick Reilly. You're up to something. I'm going to find out."

"No your not." He lowered his head and captured her lips and kissed her before she protested his answer. She deepened the kiss and placed her hands on his cheeks. He released her and they were both breathless.

"Was I going to say something?" Her lips were swollen and red from the kiss. 

'I've got to make Buffy leave the hotel while I plan the arrangements for this weekend.'

"Buffy, honey why don't you go out shopping? You can go out with Josephine Cartwright. You and her seemed to get along so well."

"Okay, I'll give her a call. I just hope I'm not interrupting her honeymoon. I'm going to find what your hiding." She was very suspicious of him. He just smiled at her comment.

Angel spoke to Josephine earlier and mentioned that he had a surprise in store for Buffy. Josephine liked Angel's surprise and agreed to take Buffy out. Angel got up and headed towards the bathroom. He turned around and said, "You're not coming?"

Buffy stared at him and wondered, 'Should I find out what he has planned or just take a shower with him.' She got up and joined him. They both took a quick shower and stepped out. Buffy wore a white t-shirt, beige capri shorts and sock with sneakers. He hair was wrapped up in a bun. Angel on the other hand wore a blue buttoned down t-shirt and cargo shorts with socks and sneakers. He looked over at her and couldn't help but stare at her. The capri shorts just accentuated the curves of her body. He was so close into changing his mind and wanted to grab Buffy and make love to her. 'Self-control. You can do this Angel,' he told himself.

Buffy looked over to where Angel and couldn't help but stare as well. 'Does he always have to look good in everything he wears. He sure had no idea that my self-control of jumping him this instance is slim to none,' she told herself.

Angel decided to break the ice and said, "Do you want anything for breakfast? Or do you plan to eat with Josephine?"

"Well after what had happened yesterday I'm afraid to eat anything. So what do you suggest I have?" she asked him.

He walked over to her, wrapped his arms around her waist, and said, "Tea? Why don't you have some toast with butter and orange juice?"

"Okay. Then afterwards I'll call Josephine."

Angel wasn't planning on eating anything so he called her order in. He had a busy day ahead of him. Buffy's food arrived and she ate. She called Josephine and everything was set. The door rang fifteen minutes later and Josephine had arrived.

"Hi. Josephine. How are you?"

"I'm fine, Buffy. So are you ready to go?" Josephine asked.

"Yeah. Just let me grab my purse and I'll be with you in a minute." Buffy walked over and grabbed her purse was headed out the door. Angel quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Aren't you going to kiss me goodbye?" he asked her.

"I'm still mad at you. You've planned something and you don't want me in your way," she said looking up at him innocently. 

"Excuse us. Josephine could you give us a minute. Buffy will be right out." Josephine left and Angel turned his attention back to his wife. 

"Buffy, if I could I'd tell you. Trust me. You'll like this." He bent his head down and kissed her. Buffy placed her fingers through his short brown hair and pulled him down to deepen the kiss further. Angel's hands started to roam all over her back. He let go of her before things got heated up.

"Josephine's waiting."

"Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm still mad at you."

"Buffy just go out and have a good time. I'll see you later." He gave her one last quick kiss and she left.

"Thank God. Now I can get started on the plans that I arranged for this weekend," Angel said out loud. He went over to his suitcase quickly grabbed his credit card and headed out the door. As he hailed for a cab he figured he needed to buy food, a radio with a CD player and roses. While Angel was on his journey Buffy was with Josephine shopping.

"So Josephine, what had my husband told you he was planning?" 

Buffy was prying some kind of information out of her.

Josephine knew in the back of her mind that she couldn't answer Buffy truthfully so she said the next best thing she lied. "Nothing. He called my suite and told me you were ill. So I thought I'd go shopping with you to cheer you up."

"That's so sweet of you." Buffy said with a smile. Even though in the back of her mind she couldn't believe the bullshit that Josephine pulled on her. 

They both continued they're shopping. Meanwhile Angel was shopping for Buffy's favorite foods, which were mostly junk food. So he got her chocolate, potato chips, candy, and ice cream and got other healthy foods as well. He went to The Wiz and bought the radio and batteries. Then he made two more pit stops, which where he bought a blue silk scarf and roses with candles and incense. 

Angel quickly went to the beach house and placed all the groceries away. He set up a picnic basket with a thermos and a blanket with the radio and a rose. He placed everything on the beach. As he looked at his watch he realized Buffy would be back any minute. Angel quickly returned and changed his clothes. He wore the same shorts, but changed his top. As he stepped out Buffy had entered the suite. 

"Hi! Honey, I'm home." Buffy had always wanted to say that.

"Hey. I'm glad that your back. Did you have fun shopping with Josephine?" he asked her as he approached her and gave her a kiss.

"Yeah, I had fun, but I missed you."

"I missed you, too."

"Angel, honey, what are we going to do for the rest of the day?" Buffy asked out of curiosity.

"Here why don't you change in the bathroom? I left you some clothes for you to wear. When you come out I'll tell you."

Buffy headed towards the bathroom and changed. She stepped out in a buttoned long sleeved shirt and her capri shorts. 

"I'm read. So where are you taking me?” she demanded.

"Patience, my dear. In due time you shall know," he said with a smirk across his face. He knew she was getting aggravated, but things would change later on. Angel approached Buffy with a blindfold.

"Do you trust me, Buffy?"

"Of course, I do. So what's with the blindfold?"

"I have a surprise for you. So close your eyes."

She did as she was told. Angel placed the blindfold on her. He held Buffy and guided her out on the balcony to the beach. Buffy smelled the ocean breeze and the sand in her sneakers. Finally she realized that she was climbing up some steps. Angel released her to open a door.

"Surprise Buffy." He untied the blindfold and she opened her eyes and saw this beautiful beach house. The beach house was a light beige with a hint of blue. The windows up front had a nice view of the beach and the sun could shine right through it. There was master bedroom and two smaller rooms with two bathrooms. The living room was towards the back with the kitchen as well. In the back of the house was a jacuzzi made for two. 

She turned around and faced him and said, "You did this for me?" she said with a smile across her face.

"Yeah, I did. It's ours for the weekend." He gave her a bouquet of roses. 

She grabbed the roses from Angel, smelled them, and said, 

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Buffy then jumped in to his arms and kissed him. 

"I guess you like."

"I like a lot." Buffy started kissing Angel again. She missed being near him like that. They didn't make love the other day, but now she was ready for him. Angel's fingers went through her silky blonde hair. He deepened the kiss by placing his tongue in her mouth. Buffy felt her whole entire body feeling hot. She wanted Angel *now*. Buffy's hands left his neck and went trailing down for the waistband of his shorts. Angel stiffened by Buffy's touch.

"Buffy, we should stop." Angel said in between breaths.

"Don't you want me?" she asked with her lower lip pouting at him.

"Of course I want you, Buffy. I'd take you right here, right now, but I've got something special planned for us." 

"Fine. I'll go," she grumbled. They left and went to the beach. As they arrived Buffy noticed a basket, a radio, a bag and a blanket.

"I thought we'd have a picnic and spend the day on the beach."

"Awe that's so sweet of you," Buffy said and kissed him.

"Why don't we change and go for a swim?"

Buffy took off her clothes and revealed her coconut bra with a brown bikini bottom. Angel on the hand revealed his black speedos. Buffy turned around to look at him and gasped. She couldn't believe how good he looked in his speedos. His chest accentuated his broad shoulders. She went down and looked at his well-toned legs. Angel looked over at Buffy and amazed by her beauty. Every time he laid eyes on her it seemed like he was looking at her for the first time. Her arms were sculpted, her legs seemed like there was no beginning or ending and her chest was just right.

"Buffy. Buffy!" he called out her name.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was just distracted by looking at you. I think we should cover you up. All the ladies are staring at you." Buffy rushed over to grab a blanket. Angel quickly grabbed her by the waist. 

"I don't care about them. All I care is the woman that's right in front of me. Come on let's go into the water." Angel grabbed a hold of Buffy and led her to the water. 

As they stepped into the water it felt warm on their bodies. The water looked even prettier today then it did when they to the beach a couple of days. The sand appeared to look almost crystal while underneath the turquoise water. The color caused a refracting appearance. Angel took a hold of Buffy and placed his arms around her waist.

"You know I love you, right?" he looked at her intently with his brown eyes.

"Of course I know that my, Angel. I love you, too," she gently placed her lips on his and kissed him. Angel pulled Buffy closer to him not leaving any space in between them. Buffy felt his arousal on her body. She then released the kiss.

"That was very..."

"Interesting." Angel answered for her. They continued playing in the water. They stepped out, dried themselves off, and Angel laid a blanket out for them. He lied down and Buffy laid her head on his chest. His arm wrapped around her shoulder. Buffy's left arm wrapped around possessively around his waist.



What The Future Holds Ch. 06



After a few hours the sun started to set. Buffy stirred up and looked up at her Angel. She started planting wet kisses on his chest, trailed up to his jaw, and finally his lips. Angel felt the kiss and placed his hands on her back and then smiled.


"Hey," he said. 

"Hey yourself."

The scenery of the sunset was magnificent. The yellow of the sun turned into orange and pink all over the horizon. The water in the ocean was turning into navy blue from the turquoise it originally was Angel set the CD in the player. He took a hold of Buffy and stood up.

"Let's dance." The Hawaiian skies were bright and clear. The blue sky was so clear that you could see the stars before you. It was the perfect night to make love with someone you care about.

I have a smile
Stretch from ear to ear 
I see you walking down the road
I meet at the lights 
I stare for a while
The world around us disappears
It's just you and me on my island of hope
A breath between us could be miles
Let me surround you 
I see to your shore
Let me the clam you see
Oh ad every time I'm close to you
There's too much I can't say 
And you just walk away

Buffy was placed right in front of him. Her back was flushed against his chest. Angel wrapped his arms around her waist and placed his head on top of hers. As they swayed to the music it set the romantic mood.

And I forgot
To tell you
I love you
And now it's too long
And cold here without you
I grieve in me condition
For I cannot find the words to say I need you so

Angel moved his hands from her waist and trailed his fingertips up her arms, her shoulder, and then to her neck. He proceeded by untying the straps of her bra top. He then lowered his fingers and did the other on her back. Her top fell onto the sand,

Oh and every time I'm close to you
There's too much I can't say
And you just walk away

Buffy was startled by this and turned around facing him. Her arms covered her breasts. 

"Angel, what are you doing? Were on a beach with people around."

He placed his finger on her lips to silence them and said, "Hush Buffy. Look around you were the only ones around and it's night anyways." He had this wicked grin spread across his face.

"But what if..."

"No buts. Just turn around and let me continue what I started."

And I forgot
To tell you
I love you
And now it's too long
And cold here without you
I grieve in my condition
For I cannot find the words to say I need you so

Buffy did as told. Angel continued by kissing the nape of her neck and went on to the hollow part of her shoulder. While he was kissing her his strong hands gently trailed up and cupped her breasts and kneaded them between his fingers. Buffy whimpered by his touch. Angel went back to her neck and nibbled at her earlobe. Buffy turned her head facing Angel and kissed him. He continued his ministrations on her. Buffy felt this rush of adrenaline go through her body. She pushed her breasts hard against his hands. 

"Angel, I want you inside me now," she said after she released Angel's lips. 

"Patience my love. In due time." Even though it was killing him as well. Angel left her side to get the chocolate. He dipped some on his finger and traced the outline of her lips. She took a hold of his finger and sucked the chocolate off. Her tongue continued to lick Angel's finger ad then slightly grazed her teeth on it. Angel went back to get more chocolate and continued his actions for a couple of more minutes. 

He continued by leaving kisses trailing her back down to her waist. He then kneeled down and placed his fingers in her bikini bottom and slid them off. He placed a kiss on her firm behind then turned around and facing her. His eyes looked up at her intently. His hands gently trailed up her calves, up her thighs then kissed her stomach and stood up. He faced her and placed his fingers through her hair and bent down and kissed her. Buffy leaned in closer with her breasts flushed against his chest. Her hands went to the nape of his neck, then roamed all over his muscular back and finally reached the waistband of his speedos. She pulled them down and kneeled before him. Her hazel eyes looked up at him that held such innocence in them. She took a hold of him and kissed it right at the tip of the head. Angel couldn't help but moan by Buffy's touch. She stood up and was flushed against him. Angel felt his erection on her stomach. He couldn't hold his balance any longer so they both fell onto the blanket. 

"Are you alright?" he asked with concern. 

"Yeah, I'm fine really."

Angel continued his foreplay. He kissed her then placed his tongue in her mouth. Their tongues swirled around one another. Buffy grazed her teeth on his tongue. Angel moaned into her mouth. Her fingers grasped his hair. He released her lips and nibbled her lower lip, her chin, and her neck. He placed wet open kisses down her breastbone, then found her right nipple and licked at it teasingly. He grabbed her breasts and started to suckle with gentle strokes. His other massaged the neglected breast. 

"Oh, Angel." Buffy said in between moans.

Angel then continued on the other breast and did the same. Buffy continued moaning by Angel's touch. He moved his head down ad continued kissing and licked her navel. Buffy couldn't help but giggle by his touch. He then tilted his head up and looked up at her. She had such lust and this feeling of contentment on her face. Angel went further and reached the hairs of her body. Buffy wanted to be felt there so badly, but Angel ignored Buffy's needs. He blew slightly at the spot then kissed her inner thigh. He went over the other side and did the same. She moaned his name again. His head was now in between the confine of her legs, but placed his thumb and forefinger and gently rubbed her clit. Buffy felt her first orgasm about to come. He then placed another finger in her and started to go in and out of her.

"Yes! Angel! Go faster!" 

Angel placed his third finger inside her and did was he was told. Buffy reached her orgasm.

"Oh, Angel. Don't torture me. I need you inside me now." Buffy said through erratic breathing. 

Angel wasn't going to give in yet. He took the rose that was beside him and gently swayed the rose up Buffy's down her breasts, then down her stomach and lightly to the confines of her lower body. Buffy felt the rose on her body and shivered by its touch on her body. He set the rose aside and looked up at Buffy once again and proceeded to devour her. He parted her legs wider fingers intact and he gently began to suckle her clit. Buffy's body was shivered by Angel's touch. This jolt of electricity surged throughout her body. Angel proceeded by probing his tongue on her clit. 

She kept on moaning and reached another orgasm after orgasm. Angel lifted his head up and moved on top of her body. He gently adjusted himself inside of her. Buffy stretched her legs a bit wider so Angel could be fully inside of her. He went in and out of her with gentle thrusts. Her hips moved rhythmically with Angel's advances. Their legs were entwined with one another.

"Oh! Angel," she said with shortness of breath. She knew that at any minute she was going to reach another orgasm. Angel felt his as well. Then they both let out a moan. Angel slid out of Buffy and lay down next to her. Buffy turned around and kissed his left nipple. 

"That was amazing. No, I'd say..." Buffy was a lost for words.

Angel kissed the top of her head and said, "Why don't you just rest my, love. We'll make another like it tomorrow." Angel covered Buffy and himself and slept.



What The Future Holds Ch. 07



Author's Note: This is an AU fic, so the characters aren't what they usually are in the TV show.

In the middle of the night Buffy's stomach grumbled. She was hungry. Angel felt and heard Buffy stirred as well as her stomach.

"Hungry, honey?"

"Not really. I was thinking of a different kind of hunger," she said with a glint in her eyes.

"Na uh. I heard that stomach of yours. Besides after that exercise there I really need to eat."

"You're such a party pooper, Angel." He ignored her comment.

Angel stood up and went inside the basket and found the night-lights. He placed the lights around him and Buffy and turned them on. The shine of the lights made it seemed like they were both on their own little island. The sky was dark, but yet it was clear enough to the see the stars out. If you looked up you could see the constellations before you.

Buffy decided to join him. Angel took out the sandwiches, which he prepared earlier. The sandwiches were ham and Swiss cheese with mayonnaise on Wonder Bread. For drinks they had Coke. Buffy was so hungry that she devoured the sandwiches before her. She didn't realize how hungry she was.

"Hmm."

Afterwards they lay down again. Dawn was approaching so Angel quickly got dressed. He woke Buffy up and grabbed her shirt and put it on. Meanwhile Angel finished packing up the rest of the things. They made the short walk to the house. He dropped his bags on the floor, then grabbed Buffy by the waist and led her into the bedroom.

~*~*~*~*~*~*

At noon Buffy stretched her petite form. She looked over at Angel and noticed that he was in a deep sleep. 'Good,' she thought. As quietly as possible she crawled out and made her way to the end of the bed. She lifted the sheet and crawled under. Her hands were placed on his calves and gently stroked up his thighs. The look in her eyes was nothing but pure lust. Angel stirred and continued sleeping. Buffy proceeded moving further onto Angel and started to lick his sac. Angel started to moan. He felt that his dream was getting a too real. After a minutes Buffy moved up and started to lick his member. She reached the tip, kissed it and gently bit the top. Then she proceeded by opening her mouth and engulfed him. Her head moved up ad down in a rhythmic motion.

Angel moaned, "Oh, Buffy." Finally Angel woke up and noticed that Buffy was really on him, He thought it was a dream. Boy was he wrong. He pulled the cover off and looked at Buffy continuing what she had started.

She looked up at him with piercing eyes and said, "Your up. I thought I find a new way to wake you up."

Angel just chuckled at her comment. The way she eyed him showed that she was the predator and he was her prey. She continued, but stopped before Angel came. She then laid kisses on his from left to right. As Buffy reached his navel she licked it. That sensation caused Angel to laugh. Buffy kissed his abs, traveling further up with her breasts grazing over his chest, then stuck her tongue out and began licking his right nipple. The friction between their bodies was getting Angel totally aroused. Buffy continued her ministrations on Angel, sucking his nipple and did the same to the other. As she went up kissing his chest, started to suck on his neck, then lightly nipped his jaw. While she did all those she said huskily, "Angel, honey do you want me?"

"Uh huh," was all he could have said.

Buffy went on and pulled his lower lip and grazed her teeth then suckled it gently. She then placed her lips on top of his and kissed him. His hands found her back and pulled her closer. Then her tongue parted his lips and slid into his mouth. Their tongues intertwined with one another. Angel took advantage and flipped her over so he'd be on top. 

"You've been a bad girl, Buffy,” he said with their lips nearly inches apart.

"Why me? What did I do?" she said in an innocent voice.

"You woke me up. Now I've to teach you lesson."

"What kind of lesson?"

"You know," he said very seductively. Angel placed a kiss on her lips. His mouth left hers and trailed down to her shoulder blade, then lightly kissed across her breastbone and started the other side of her shoulder and did the same. He lifted his head and kissed her again then gently placed himself inside of her. As Angel went in and out of her body her vaginal walls stretched to accommodate his length inside her. Buffy felt all different kinds of impulses surged throughout her entire body. 

"Oh, Angel more," she said out loud. He complied and placed his head on her right breast and licked the tip of it. His tongue knew exactly what it was doing. Licking her nipple was one of the pleasures he loved he loved giving Buffy. He proceeded by engulfing her breast into his mouth and nibbled at her nipple. He massaged the other with his fingertips. Afterwards he left her breast and did the same with the other. Buffy placed her fingers through his short, spiky brown hair. She pulled his head up and kissed him. Her hands roamed all over his muscular back. 

"Oh, I think I'm gonna come. Harder Angel I can feel it." She finally reached her climax and short while after he climaxed as well. He gently moved off her and lay next to her. 

"So, Buffy have you learned your lesson?" he looked at her.

"I think so. Although later on today I might need to be taught another lesson again."

"I better not say anything. I think we both need a nap."

~*~*~*~*~*~*

Later that evening Angel was preparing dinner while Buffy decided to take a shower. He figured a nice dinner and dessert was in order. He made white rice, chicken and steamed broccoli. For dessert he figured that since he bought so much junk food for Buffy he might as well use it. Angel set the table for two placing two plates and two glasses of water with vanilla scented candles as a centerpiece. Then he went inside the bedroom to quickly get dressed. Buffy stepped out already dressed in a pink slip dress with her hair down and heels. She smelled the aroma of the food and candles when she reached the kitchen. She was surprised at the sight before her. Angel stood with a smile on his face. He was dressed in a white shirt and black slacks. 

"Good evening, my love," He went over and grabbed her left hand and gently kissed the back of it. Then he guided her to her chair and pulled it back. Buffy always loved how Angel was the perfect gentleman and treated her like a queen. As she and Angel sat down they ate their meal peacefully. Once in a while they would both looked up at each other.

"Angel, honey this is so delicious. You truly are a master chef."

"Thank you."

Buffy just couldn't believe how tasty everything was to her. The ingredients in the chicken from the garlic to the salt savored all her senses. As for the broccoli she just loved how it tasted along her tongue with the butter and salt on it. When they finished ate Buffy asked, 

"Thank you for the dinner. So what's dessert?"

"Well I know you're a fanatic of junk food so I have some chips, candy and ice cream."

"Hmm. You sure have everything I really like."

Angel went back to the kitchen and came back with a bowl of chips and candy. Buffy sat on the couch with her lags underneath her. She cuddled next Angel and popped a chip in her mouth. She kept on eating and started to feed Angel. Buffy put the bowl aside and reached for some candy. 



What The Future Holds Ch. 08



8

The following day which was Sunday. It was their last day at the beach house. Well since Friday they really didn't see much of the house and Saturday was spent inside he figured today they'd be out. The morning was beautiful with the sun shinning outside.

"Morning, sleepyhead."

"Morning."

Angel got up took a shower and went to make breakfast. Buffy went back into a deep sleep. He came back into bedroom with eggs, bacon, toast and orange juice on a tray.

"Buffy, wake up honey. I made you breakfast." He sat down next to her.

"Huh? Oh, that's so sweet of you," she said even though she was a bit sleepy. She sat up and ate her food. The eggs tasted so well in Buffy's mouth. The bacon was sizzled to perfection and tasted juicy. The toast tasted like homemade bread with the butter on her tongue. The juice tasted sweet but yet tangy. She devoured everything that was in front of her.

"Thank you, Angel." She went over and placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Your very welcome."

"So Angel, what are we going to do today?"

"I thought I'd pamper you one last day." He was waiting for her reaction.

"Why you..." she hit him playfully on the arm.

"I surrender, I surrender. You win."

Buffy went and took a quick shower and stepped out to find Angel already dressed. He wore a white t-shirt and navy blue shorts. She slipped into a beige sundress. Her hair was swept up into a bun. She wore platform sandals. Angel went over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist. In return she placed her arms around his neck.

"You look very beautiful," he said and lowered and kissed her.

"Thanks, your not bad looking yourself. So what are we going to do today?" she asked out of curiosity.

"I thought we'd go for a walk on the beach. Then later in the evening we'd go to Luau," Angel answered her.

"Oh." Buffy just wanted to spend the day with only Angel. Angel noticed her facial expression that she didn't seem too thrilled. Things would change later on that day. 

They left and headed for the beach. They both walked hand in hand. The water as it swayed on their feet. The sun was out on full blast. As the afternoon reached they headed back to the house for lunch. After lunch Buffy said, "Angel, honey I feel a little tired I'm going to take a nap, care to join me?"

He nodded his head and headed inside. He took off shoes, while Buffy just lay on the bed and waited for him to join her.

~*~*~*~*~*~*

As the evening approached Angel woke up first and looked over and saw Buffy sleeping peacefully on his chest. Her hair was scattered everywhere so he grabbed a lock and placed it behind her ear. Buffy stirred by the sensation.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you."

"It's okay. I don't mind being awakened by you." She gently lifted her head and gave him a kiss. 

"Let's get ready for tonight."

That arrived back at their hotel because that's where the Luau was. Angel had conjured up a plan so he could leave early. The food was wonderful. Buffy and Angel met up with The Cartwright's again. Angel pulled Michael to the side and said, "Hey Michael. I was wondering if you could do me a really huge favor?"

"Sure. What is it?" he asked.

"I would like you to take Buffy home for me. I'm going to tell her that I'm not feeling well. I have a surprise in store for her."

"Sure. But don't think she'll get suspicious."

"Nah. I'm gonna fake it real well, but not to the point where she has to join me." Both men shook hands were headed back towards their wives.

"Josephine, do you have any idea what my husband and Michael are talking about?" She looked over at the two men. Before Josephine could answer, Angel came over and grabbed Buffy by the waist.

"So you missed me?"

"Of course I missed you. I always do when you're not with me," she then lifted her head and planted a kiss on his lips. They danced a couple of rounds. As they headed back to the table Angel's plan went into action.

"Buffy, I don't feel to well."

"Well why don't we head back to the house and I'll take care of you," her voice was full of concern for him.

"No. It's okay. Stay here and enjoy yourself. Have The Cartwright's drop you off."

"Are you sure? I don't mind playing nurse maid when it comes to you."

Angel chuckled. "No. Stay I'll be okay. " He then kissed her cheek. He said his goodbyes and left.

Angel arrived at home and started to set up everything. He had incense and a candle placed on the table with a note for Buffy. Then he continued by placing candles on the floor and a trail that led to the back where the jacuzzi was. He had incense sticks as well. He changed into his speedos. Buffy would be home soon.

He waited for her in the jacuzzi. When Buffy arrived she noticed the house was dark. She stepped in thinking that Angel was probably sleeping. As she walked inside about to turn on the lights she spotted a candle on the table. The aroma of vanilla and rain raised her senses. She walked over and saw the note that said, "READ ME." She opened the letter and read it. It said, "FOLLOW THE TRAIL OF CANDLES AND SEE WHERE IT LEADS YOU."

Buffy did as told and followed the trail leading to the back where the jacuzzi was. She was definitely surprised at the sight before her. Angel was sitting in the jacuzzi with a rose in his hand and a smile across his face.

"So you weren't sick. And here I thought I was going to take care of you."

"I'm sorry. This was the only way I could've came home without you," he said. "So are you mad at me?"

"No, I'm not." 

"Good then, why don't you slip out of that dress and come in and join me. I'll make it worth your while," he said with a half smile across his face. 

The sound of his voice made her felt shivers going all the way down to her spine. She unzipped her dress and it fell to the floor. Buffy stood in front of Angel only in her black lacy bra and panties. Angel looked at the sight before him and was speechless. She stepped in and took the rose and placed it aside and said, "What was it you said, that you'd make it worth my while," her lips were merely inches from his when she spoke. He lost all train of thought.

"Uh huh."

Buffy leaned in closer and placed a kiss on his lips. Angel pulled her closer to his body. While their bodies crushed to one another Angel unfastened her bra. His hands went up her arms and reached the straps and slid down her bra. They released from their embrace so he could put her bra on the ledge. Her breasts flushed hard against his chest. Her hands were wrapped around his neck. 

"Do you know how much I love you?" she said with such innocence in her voice.

"I don't know. I tend to forget. Maybe you'd have to remind me again," he said teasingly.

"Well in that case. I can fix that." She pulled him closer to her body and kissed him. Buffy's body started to rub up against his. He was enjoying this sensation especially his erection. Angel's hands traveled down to her panties and firmly squeezed her butt. He then slid his fingers in her underwear and moved them as far down as he could. 

Buffy released the kiss and finished what Angel started. Afterwards she turned around her back flushed against his chest. She then turned her head, placed her right hand, grasped the hairs in the back of his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. Buffy yet again decided to tease Angel and rubbed her butt against his erection. Angel moaned and his erection becomes hard. He knew he could play this game as well. His hands traveled up from her waist and cupped her breasts, then gently kneaded them between his fingers. Angel was thinking about moving further down on her, but decided against it.

"Oh, Angel!" 

He left her breasts and started massaging her shoulders. Buffy seemed to be tense. 

"Buffy, why are you so tense? Just relax."

Buffy turned around and faced him and said, "I'm not the only one that's tense." She went under the water and slipped off his speedos. Buffy resurfaced and kept her right hand the water right near Angel's member. Angel felt Buffy's fingers gently stroking his sac. 

"Buffy, you better stop. I don't think I'll be able to contain myself any longer." She ignored him and kept on going. Angel's hands went down, found hers and removed it and then he kissed her fiercely. Buffy responded with Angel's actions and they made love that night.

The only reason why I'm posting this today is because I promised you Michelle. I am sick and I feel like doing nothing. So if you can make me feel better send me feedback. I might actually send out another part tomorrow.



What The Future Holds Ch. 09



**2 weeks**

The past two weeks have gone by very quickly for Buffy and Angel. The perfect honeymoon had to come to an end.

"Buffy wake up."

"No Mom. Just give me five more minutes." Buffy was somehow dreaming back to when she was in school. 

"I'm not your mother, Buffy. Come on sweetie today's the day and we have to get up."

Buffy heard Angel, but only buried herself deeper in the crook of his arm and hugged him. 

"Can't we stay a bit longer? Please? I don't want to go back. I like it here. It's just Buffy and Angel." She looked up at him pleadingly with her hazel and her lower lip pouting.

Angel was looking at how cute she was. Her face was the same as if she was the young girl that he fell in love with six years ago. He kissed her forehead.

"Buffy, honey we can come back to Hawaii some other time. We can go after the baby's born. Let's get up. I'll order you something special for breakfast. Go on ahead and take a shower. I'll be right behind you."

Angel called in his order. They told him that his breakfast would be ready in twenty minutes. He headed towards the bathroom and joined Buffy. After twenty minutes they both stepped out with their robes on. The door rang.

The bellboy stepped in with the food. Angel tipped him. Buffy couldn't believe all the food she saw. There were pancakes staked on a plate with a tray of butter and a bottle of syrup. Scrambled eggs, lightly toasted bread with butter and lean strips of bacon. The aroma of the bacon brought a mouth-watering sensation to Buffy's lips. There was freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee, tea and strawberries. 

They both sat down and ate their breakfast. Buffy didn't know what got into her, but her taste buds were going into overdrive. As she was eating the sticky taste of the syrup and the combination of eggs and bacon seemed like heaven to her. As she drank her orange juice it was like a sweet taste with a touch of bitterness. Then she had her cup of tea, which was chamomile. She added lime and honey and as she drank it down the warmth of the tea soothe her body.

Angel on the other hand didn't experience the pleasure of food as his wife did. He had this feeling that Buffy's pregnancy had a lot to do with the way she was enjoying the food. The food wasn't that mouth-watering to him though. It was practically the same meal they had every morning. 

"Well I can sense that you like the breakfast?"

"Very much so." She had a glint in her eyes.

"Buffy, what are you thinking about?"

"I see you ordered strawberries. So would like me to feed you some?"

"Okay. But were not going to do anything else. We have to leave early."

Buffy only nodded. She went over and sat on his lap and placed a strawberry between her lips. Angel lowered his head and bit off a piece and ate it. The strawberry tasted sweet. They continued feeding each other. Now they started kissing. Buffy's fingers went through his hair at the nape of his neck. Angel held her as close as he could with their robes on as the only piece of clothing that was separating them.

"Buffy...I...think...we...should...stop," Angel said in between kisses.

"Uh huh."

But neither of them stopped. Angel picked Buffy up and headed towards the bedroom. Her legs were wrapped around his waist. He gently laid her down and continued kissing her. Their tongues swirled with one another. Buffy reached for the belt of Angel's robe. Angel tensed up and stopped kissing.

"Why did you do that for?"

"Buffy we can't. Not today."

"Don't you want me?" Her eyes were pleadingly looking at him.

"Of course I want you. Trust me when I say this I want you. If I take you right now we'll miss our flight."

**2 hours later**

Buffy and Angel were finished packing their clothes. Buffy wore a sleeveless button white shirt and a long navy skirt that reached her ankle. She wore her hair half a ponytail up and the rest down. On her feet were her black socks and shoes. Angel wore a gray shirt with black slacks socks and shoes.

They left the hotel and called a taxi and headed to the airport. The ride was quick. They boarded on the airplane and waited for take off. Buffy was feeling a bit tired so she laid her head on Angel's shoulder.

"Tired?"

"Not really. I guess being pregnant can have that effect on you."

"Just sleep. I'll wake you up when we arrive in Los Angeles."

Angel had a history book in his hand and started reading it. The hours of the flight went pretty quickly and the plane was landing at LAX. Buffy stirred up.

"Hey."

"Hey Buffy. We're in LA." They both stood up and stretched themselves from the confines of their seats.

Angel called a cab. On the ride home Buffy took another nap.

"Buffy, wale up sweetie. We're home."

"Huh?"

Buffy was a bit groggy so Angel picked her up in his arms and brought her over the threshold.

"Home Sweet Home." He gently placed Buffy down. He went back out and brought their bags in. Inside the house were all the wedding gifts. Joyce and Geoffrey took care of the arrangements for them. Buffy finally fully awake realized she was home.

"I'm so glad were home."

"I thought you wanted to stay much longer," he said with a smile. 

"As much as I wanted to stay I really miss my home."

They both headed over the couch and sat down. Buffy leaned her head against Angel's shoulder. Before Buffy fell into a deeper sleep Angel woke her up.

"Buffy, I think we should change our clothes and take a nap."

Buffy didn't answer. She stood up and realized that she wasn't in the mood for wearing her nightgowns. As much as she liked wearing them she missed her pajamas. Instead Buffy went upstairs inside their bedroom, changed and washed her face. Meanwhile Angel changed out of his clothes and lay on the bed with his arms crossed in his navy boxers. Buffy stepped out, headed over to the bed and placed a kiss on his arm.

"Do you feel better now?"

"Yeah. Uh-huh. I'm comfy," she answered in a childish tone.

"So do you want to call our folks? Or do you want to rest some more?" he asked.

"Okay let's give them a call. I know mom is dying for me to talk to her. Probably Geoffrey wants to speak to you."

Angel picked up the phone by the table ad dialed the number. After two rings someone picked up the phone.

"Hello," a familiar male voice said at the end of the phone.

"Hey! Geoffrey how's it going?"

"It's great to hear from you son. Everything's great over here. So you just came back from Hawaii?"

"Yeah, we did. Buffy and I thought we'd give you two a call. How is Joyce?"

"Joyce is fine. Actually she's right here tugging on the phone. I think that's my cue to pass it over to you."

"Angel. It's good to hear from you. So did have fun in Hawaii?"

"It's great to hear from you too. As for Hawaii I'll pass the phone onto your daughter." Angel passed Buffy the phone. It's not that he didn't want to talk to his mother, but just wasn't really a talker.

"Yes, mom we had a great time. The weather was beautiful. I know I'll probably be back some day."

Buffy's back was facing Angel. He was getting bored. So he crawled over and gently placed his hands around her waist, trailed up his fingers and unbuttoned one extra button. His shirt slid off Buffy's shoulders slightly. You could see her soft, creamy skin. He then placed his hands on her shoulders and gently massaged them. 

Buffy was still talking to her mother, but Angel's fingertips relaxed some part of herself. Angel continued his ministrations and moved closer so her back was flushed up against his chest and his bare legs were at her side. He then slowly laid wet kisses on the hollow part of her shoulder; them up her neck and finally nibbled at her earlobe. After that Buffy couldn't take it anymore.

"Mom, I really have to go now. I'm tired you know jet lag and all. So I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!" Buffy quickly hung up the phone. She was in such a rush that her mother didn't respond.

Joyce looked over at Geoffrey. 

"I can't believe this. She hung up on me."

"What happened?"

"She was in a rush to get off. I'm wondering why."

"Maybe Angel distracted her," he said and lifted his eyebrows.

~*~*~*~*~*~*

"Gee, Buffy you sure ended your conversation with your mother rather quickly."

"Well you see my husband was distracting me. So I had no choice, but to hang up the phone. Buffy turned around and wrapped her legs around his waist.

"Who's this husband of yours? I'd like to know more about him." Angel was making believe he had no clue what Buffy was talking about.

"Well he's very handsome. He's tall with dark brown hair, brown eyes that have so much to give. When he has his big, strong arms around me I feel safe and loved. He has a nice olive tone skin, lips soft and gentle when he kisses me or tells how much he loves me." While Buffy was explaining who her "husband" was she was placing her fingers in hair, looking into eyes then releases her right hand and gently traced the outline his lips. 

"Oh, really. Then I guess I'm no match for him. I guess I'll you to so you can wait up for him." He made his attempt to get up and Buffy pulled him.

"Angel, I'm talking about you. Come on, honey. Really, who do you think I'd be talking about?"

"I don't know maybe Xander. He is tall and handsome," he said shyly. 

"I don't want Xander. I want you and only you." Buffy couldn't believe how far off Angel was going with this. She placed her right pointer finger on his bottom lip. Angel closed his eyes and pulled her finger into his mouth, swirled his tongues and licked her finger. Buffy felt little jolts of electricity surged through her body by Angel's touch. He continued by nibbling her fingertip. She let get of her finger and placed her lips on his. They continued kissing and Angel started nibbling her lower lip, then gently grazed his teeth and trailed down her jaw. Buffy moaned from the sensations that Angel was giving her. Each of their hands roamed all over their partner’s body. That night they let all the barriers go and made love.



What The Future Holds Ch. 10



The month of June was finally here. It was the last month of the school year. Angel and Buffy were both headed back to work at Sunnydale High. Buffy didn't want to leave her husband's embrace or her bed for that matter. 

"Buffy we have to get up. If we don't we'll be late for work."

"I don't want to go. Couldn't we stay longer," she looked up at him pleadingly with her puppy dog eyes.

"No we can't. I've already stalled enough time for us. Besides we get to see each other during the day." He gave her a quick kiss.

"So let's get ready."

They both took a quick shower and got dressed. Angel was in his usual colors, which were black slacks, gray sweater and socks and shoes. Buffy wore a light blue button shirt, navy knee-length skirt with blue pumps. 

Angel headed downstairs made them breakfast. They ate and headed for work. As they reached the stoplight Buffy was still contemplating.

"Angel, honey why don't we go back home. I'll make it worth your while." She turned around and looked at him while her hand stroked his thigh.

"No Buffy. I think we should go to work. You can make it up to me later." He removed her hand and kissed it.

They arrived at Sunnydale High. Buffy couldn't believe how anxious she was to get out of high school. Now fate has brought her back.

"Come on Buffy. Let's go."

They headed inside and Buffy walked down the halls reliving some of her memories. As they arrived at Angel's classroom it was her cue to go.

"I'll see you later, Angel." She stood up on her tiptoes and kissed him. He decided to make things easier for her and lowered his head down. In return she placed her arms around his neck. Before the kiss could get any further the classroom door opened.

"Mr. Reilly you came back. Congratulations." Both Buffy and Angel blushed at what happened. 

"Thank you, Jennifer. Where are you headed, may I ask?"

"I was going to use the restroom."

"Oh, okay."

Jennifer left them both facing each other.

"Sorry about that Buffy. I guess I should be going." He kissed once more and then left. As he entered the classroom everyone was quiet.

"Good Morning, class. I'm glad to be back. So first things first let's get ready for finals." The students booed and hollered.

"Couldn't we start talk about this tomorrow, Mr. Reilly?" Jo said. 

"No, Jo were not. The sooner we start the better. Think of it this way I'm showing you all how much I love you guys," he said with a smile.

Angel went on with the lesson plan. Jo turned to her right to face her friend Michelle.

"Hey, Michelle, what do you say later tonight we do to The Bronze?"

"Sure Jo. We'll talk about it later. Let's just listen to Mr. Reilly's lesson."

Jo turned back facing her teacher and listening attentively. The only reason why she liked History class was because Mr. Reilly made it seem interesting. There was also the fact he was very handsome.

"So are there any questions?"

"When's the final?" Freny asked. 

'Freny I hate that "bitch." I never liked calling a girl that, but she deserved it. Since when I transferred to Sunnydale High in January 2005 she and I haven't gotten along very well. She and I are total opposites. She's pretty, popular and have all the guys wooing over her. I on the other hand, I'm average, not so popular and woo me when they need help with homework and a sarcastic comedian. I'm pretty much a guy's good friend. That's what I'm usually labeled as.' Jo thought to herself.

Mr. Reilly answered her question and said, "The final is on June 17. Also remember to do the assignment and see you tomorrow."

Jo and Michelle were packing their books and heading out the door when Mr. Reilly called out, "Jo I'd like to stay for a moment." Jo nodded.

"Hey, Jo I'll see you later for lunch," Michelle said.

"Yeah. See you then."

Freny passed by me and said, "Ooh someone's in trouble now."

"Shut up, Freny." Jo was wondering her mind, 'What did I do?'

Angel closed the door so no one would listen to his conversation with his student.

"So I can sense that you and Freny don't get along."

"Really what made you think that," she said sarcastically.

He noted the sarcasm in her voice. "Why don't you like her? You see to get along with everyone else."

"You wouldn't understand."

"Try me," he said.

"I don't like her because she thinks she's better than everyone. Everyone agrees with her and they are at her beck and call, especially guys." You could see the sadness in her eyes as she explained her reasons. Angel knew where she was coming from. High school was a part of his life that he didn't want to relive again. 

"Trust me when I say this, I understand what you're going through." 

"I doubt it."

"You'd be surprised. I was sure nothing like this when I was in high school. Why don't you go visit the guidance counselor? I'll give you a pass and you can see her tomorrow during my class. Before you say no or think your going to miss anything I've got it covered." He hoped that somehow he convinced her to go see Buffy. 

"Okay. So you've convinced me. I'll go. But what about your class?" she asked. 

"Since you and Michelle are pretty close I'll give her the info for you."

Jo just nodded and headed out of his class. 



What The Future Holds Ch. 11



Angel had a very interesting morning with his interruption ad all the classes he taught his hands full.

"Is this seat taken?" Angel asked Buffy.

"Well no, I was saving it for my husband, but you could stay if you'd like," she had a mischievous grin on her face.

"Okay. I'll stay." Angel sat across from Buffy and reached out and gently squeezed her hand and rubbed his thumb across her knuckles.

"So how have your classes been?"

"Okay. I'm glad to be teaching again. I missed my students," he answered, but seemed very distant.

"Angel, honey, what's bothering you? Don't tell me nothing because I can hear it in your voice." She knew how he felt so well. It was one of the things he loved about Buffy the most. She could always know when some thing disturbed him.

"It's a little bit of everything. One of my students doesn't get along with another. Then there's the factor that I miss my college friend Ryan Johnson."

"Well I don't know the situation of your student, but as for your friend why not give him a call and invite him over."

~*~*~*~*~*~*

On the other side of the cafeteria Michelle and Jo were talking about what had happened earlier in class.

"So that's what he told you," Michelle said.

"Yep. He said that he knew what I was going through. Part of me doesn't want to believe him. He did suggest that I go see the guidance counselor."

"You should go see her. She's cool. She won't pressure you. I now your not one to share your feelings all the time."

"I guess your right. I just hope I won't be making a mistake. So I'll see you later at The Bronze, right?"

"Yeah, I'll come by your house at seven o'clock."

"See you at seven." Jo didn't want her visit with her guidance counselor to cause her pain that she wasn't ready to open up with. 

~*~*~*~*~*~*

At the end of the day Angel was headed towards the library to go visit Giles. As he stepped inside the scene of the library it brought back some fond memories. This was the first place where he met Buffy and fell in love with her instantly. Giles was in his and stepped out when he heard footsteps. He noticed that it was Angel. 

"Angel, it good to see you. How have you been?"

Angel was still dazed out. Finally he snapped out of it. "I'm fine, Giles. Things couldn't be better. And you?"

"You know me. Just give me a cup of tea and a good book and I'm okay."

Both men continued talking then Angel asked, "Giles I was wondering if you'd like to come over on Saturday? Buffy and I are having everyone else over."

"Sure. I'll see you then."

~*~*~*~*~*~*

Later that evening Buffy changed out of her clothes and wore a duck printed tank top with matching pajama bottoms. Angel slipped into a t-shirt and sweatpants. They both sat on the sofa. Buffy laid her legs on his lap. Angel took her right foot and started to massage it. 

"So how was the rest of your day?" she asked. Buffy moaned at Angel's hands massaging her foot. It was so amazing how his hands could have such an effect on her.

"Everything went well. I'm just glad that the day's over. Have you spoken to Willow since we came back?" Angel wanted to change the subject and continued sliding his hands down her calf.

"Umm. Yeah, I did. We haven't made plans to hang out. The girls want to hang out with me so I can talk about my time in Hawaii. Have you called your friend, Ryan?"

"I'll call him after we have dinner."

~*~*~*~*~*~*

Jo was getting ready to hang out with Michelle at The Bronze. As she headed downstairs she noticed her mother.

"Hey Mom. I'm heading out. Michelle's coming by to pick me up and we're going to The Bronze."

"And who else is going to be there?" Jeannine's face was full of concern. 

"Gee Mom. Let's see. They'll be people we know from school. Don't worry I'm not planning to stay out late."

"It's just that I'm concerned for you."

"I know Mom. That's what Mom's do." The doorbell rang. Jo opened the door and noticed Michelle.

"Hey! Ready to go."

"Yeah. Bye Mom."

As both girls arrived at The Bronze as usual it was slightly crowded. They found seats on a couch.

"So do you want you anything to drink?" Jo asked. 

"Yeah, I'll have a coke."

Okay. One coke coming right up." Jo headed towards the counter and placed her orders. As she headed back she bumped in to someone. 

"Hey! Watch where you’re..." she looked up and noticed Kyle Anderson staring at her with a smile that made her heart melt.

"Sorry, Jo, I didn't recognize you." He looked her over. She wore a black; short sleeved buttoned shirt, a gray knee-length skirt and black platform shoes. He noticed how the clothes accentuated the curves on her body. He long, dark brown hair was twisted up and held with a clip.

"What? I'm the same girl you know in Math class." She wondered why he was staring at her still. He was going out with her enemy, Freny. Even though he had a nice smile and a gorgeous body. There's no way I can be attracted to him. It's just wrong.

"No, it's just that you look very pretty. So you'll help me out with Math tomorrow?" he said with a smile. 'I can't believe told her that she looks pretty. What's gotten into me? I'm going out with Freny. Besides those two can't stand each other.'

"Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow," she said and smiled back. As Jo walked Michelle saw the whole scene before her. She had to ask Jo what happened.

"Sorry. I took so long." Jo handed her the soda and sat down. 

"I can se why," Michelle said and lifted her eyebrows.

"What do you mean by that? So are you ready for the finals cause I know I'm not." Jo wanted to avoid the subject at hand and talk about something else.

"Stop changing the subject. I saw you talking with Kyle Anderson. You were smiling at him. What did he have to say?" Michelle asked curiously.

"Nothing. He only said that I was pretty and wanted help in Math. Okay. Story's done." Jo was bit aggravated with this topic. 

"Maybe he's interested. He said your pretty."

"No he's not. He's got Freny. Let's talk about the final."

"Fine. But I'm going to find out your secret sooner or later. Now, why do you think your going to fail?"

"I just have that feeling. I know you'll pass."

"And so will you. You've passed his exams and we'll study this weekend."

"Oh great you just ruined my weekend. You just ruined my happy moment," Jo sighed.

"Ah, but that's why you love. I have the witty charm that attracts all the guys to come flocking towards me," she said motioning her hands towards herself with a smile.

Michelle just laughed at her.

~*~*~*~*~*~*

Ryan Johnson had been one of Angel's closest friends. They were roommates back in college and hung out all the time. Angel looked over and saw a sleeping Buffy holding him in her arms. She looked so peaceful and serene. Buffy felt that Angel was staring at her.

"Having fun staring at me?" she said teasingly.

"Of course I do. Why wouldn't I? That's why I love you. But as much as I want to spend the day in bed with you we have to go to work."

"You started off really well there, but ended it on a sad note."

He bent his head and kissed her. She quickly pulled him down further. Her fingers trailed down soft cotton t-shirt, found the hem, and slid her fingers underneath. Her hands roamed all over his muscular back. She broke the kiss, bent her head down, lifted his shirt and planted kisses up his chest. His shirt went off and Angel tugged at her tank top and lifted it off. Her breasts were taunt and hard against his chest. He started kissing down her chest, then kissing her breasts and then her navel. As he tenderly reached up to her breast and suckled it gently in his mouth the phone started to ring.

Buffy's hands grabbed his hair and shouted, "More Angel. Don't pick up the phone ignore it."

Angel tried to but the ringing sound started to annoy him. He released his mouth from her breast. Buffy whimpered at the lost of Angel's touch. 

Before he picked up the phone he said, "Whoever this is they're going to pay."

"Hello."

"Hey, Angel. It's Ryan. I got your message. I sure won't mind to stop by and see you. What's new?"

"Well I'm married. I guess that must be a shock to you."

Buffy looked over at Angel who sat up on the bed. 'He doesn't seem mad that his friend called,' she thought. 

"Wow! Angel you're married now. Congratulations. So you're not actually the oldest virgin anymore like you were in college."

"Ha Ha very funny. You knew perfectly well why I waited. So I guess this means your coming?"

"Yeah. I'll drop by Friday. Is it a problem for you?" Ryan asked. 

"No, it okay. I'll see you then."

Angel looked over at Buffy and saw a slight frown on her face. He wondered what had happened for her to be mad.

"Baby, what's wrong?" he said taking his hand and turning her face towards him.

"Nothing," she said quietly moving his hand away from her face.

"Something must be bothering you. I can tell just by looking at your face."

"Well you seem to be so excited talking to your friend that I thought you didn't want me," she said and ran her foot up his leg.

Angel shuddered by her touch. "Well if you'd done that I would have hung up the phone a long time ago." He then turned around ad was on top of her. He made sure that his body wouldn't crush her petite form.

"Look I'm sorry. I really missed my friend Ryan. Besides I'll make it up to you this weekend," he told her then bent his head and gently kissed her.



What The Future Holds Ch. 12



12

Angel's second day back at Sunnydale High was a success. Everything was working out more or less. His students getting along with another well that was a different story altogether. Buffy on the other hand had her fair share of students. Some were too emotional, others were silent, and then there were the talkative ones. Part of her wondered why she chose this job. Before Angel started his class Jo went up to him.

"Mr. Reilly, is it okay if I leave now?" Jo asked.

"Gee you're dying to leave my class quickly. I didn't realize I was that boring," Angel said as if she hurt his feelings.

"No, your not. Trust me," Jo said with a smile.

"Yes, you can go. I'll give Michelle your assignment."

Jo left and headed for the guidance counselor's office. As she walked down the halls she thought, 'Oh, joy. I'm going to talk and share my feelings. This is going to be one experience I'll never forget.'

Buffy was sitting in her office reading a Cosmo magazine. There was an interesting article that caught her attention. Just when she was about to turn on her radio a knock was on her door.

"Come in."

A young girl entered her office dressed in navy blue shirt and black slacks. Her dark brown hair was up in a ponytail. She wore no makeup. The only make she had on was her vanilla lip balm. Buffy held out her hand and said, "Good Morning, my name's Mrs. Reilly."

"Good Morning, my name's Joanne, but you can call me Jo."

"Alright, Jo. Have a seat."

Both women sat down. Before Buffy could start Jo interrupted her.

"Mrs. Reilly, you wouldn't happen to be related to Mr. Reilly?"

Buffy blushed slightly. She loved hearing people speak about Angel. "Yes, we are related. He's my husband."

"Wow. He's such a great teacher. He's do good looking." Jo just realized that she slipped her tongue about her History teacher. 'Great now she probably thinks I'm some kind psychopath.'

"Thanks. I know that's why I married him. Don't worry I'm not mad at you. You have the right to state opinions."

"I guess I should start off with why I'm here. Mr. Reilly suggested that you could help me out with a situation I'm dealing with. Let me tell you this I'm not much of a talker when it comes to my feelings."

Buffy looked at this girl and noticed that there was some hidden torment built up inside of her. She hoped there would be some way she could help her.

"Okay. So tell me about your self or what's really bothering you. Whatever you feel like talking about. I won't pressure you,' she said with a smile.

Jo thought about what she was going to say. She gathered her thoughts and started off.

"First off. I'm not going to be touchy feely or be one with my inner self. I don't deal with that shit. What I'll tell you id how I hate cliques," Jo said sarcastically.

Buffy was like, 'Oh great she's sarcastic, opinionated and straightforward. I like this girl. She reminds me of Xander, Angel and myself. But yet I have this feeling she has this shyness about herself like Willow.'

"Have you ever felt that you don't fit into any activities or cliques? Well that's me. I have always been the good student, friend and a good listener, but the thing that irritated me the most was the popular girl. She always seemed to have the guys. It's not that I don't have guy friends. I do. It's just most of them see me as Jo's cool, Jo's a good friend, and a Jo's a great listener."

"So in other words part of your self was not being seen by your male friends."

"Right. As I was saying it's not that I'm very pretty, but I'm not ugly either. So I figured that something was wrong with me. Maybe I need to act flaky and stupid to get a guy's attention."

"No, You don't. A young woman with her own opinions and straight forwardness tends to intimidate a man. But that doesn't mean he's not interested."

Jo thought, 'Hey, she's not bad at all. I like her.'

"But I feel that people like Freny get everything in the end."

"Don't think that. I use to be one of those stuck up girls, but when I moved here things changed for me. Trust me you'll meet the right guy and you'll know he's the one."

"Is that how you felt, when you first saw Mr. Reilly?" Jo asked out of curiosity.

"Actually when I first met Angel I fell for him, but I was going out with someone at the time," she said with a smile.

"I would've dumped my boyfriend and go out with him in a heartbeat. So how did you keep in touch with Mr. Reilly?"

Buffy realized that Angel's student was very curious. For some strange reason she didn't mind telling her about her relationship with Angel. She laughed and said, "Angel and I kept in touch very easily. He was my History tutor back when I was in Sunnydale High."

"Hmm. Interesting. I know I told you that he was good looking, please don't tell him that? If he finds out, then he'll probably think that I'm only in the class to stare at him."

"Don't worry your secret's safe with me. If I were in the same position you were in I'd probably feel the same way. As for Freny don't let get to you. In the end you'll get your revenge." 

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy arrived home Angel. He told her he had some papers to correct and would be home shortly. Buffy changed into a tank top and pajama bottoms. She headed for the kitchen and started to make dinner. By the time dinner was ready Angel arrived to the aroma of spaghetti and meatballs. He placed his jacket on the chair, loosened his tie, and walked into the kitchen.

"So I can sense that someone cooked. Smells delicious. Is this my wife or has someone possessed her?" He walked over and placed his arms around her waist and placed a kiss on her head.

"You think I'm possessed huh? I can cook simple things. I'm not a master chef like some people I know." She turned around to face him without leaving his embrace.

"So honey how was your day?" she asked.

"It's the same. I'm just waiting for Friday to come around. You know the weekend," he said then gently brushed his lips against hers. Buffy placed her hands on his cheeks and glided them through his and pulled him down to deepen the kiss. Just when the kiss was becoming more passionate the phone rang. Buffy released the kiss. Angel grumbled.

"Hello."

"Hey, Buffy. How's it going?" a familiar voice said on the other end of the line.

"Hey, Wills. I'm fine. Everything couldn't be better."

Both women spoke a little while longer then hung up. Buffy and Angel sat down and ate dinner.

~*~*~*~*~*

Friday. This day meant that it was the last working day of the week. It also meant that the weekend was around the corner. Today was the day Angel's college buddy Ryan was coming to town. Which meant drinking, reminiscing, sitting back and relaxing.

Buffy looked up at Angel and noticed that he had a smile on his face. She took her right hand, placed it gently on his cheek and caressed it. Angel felt her hand on his cheek and the palm of her hand.

"Morning Buffy," he said.

"Morning Angel," she said looking up at him.

"I was thinking about inviting the gang over this weekend. They could meet your friend Ryan."

"Sure."

~*~*~*~*~*

The day went pretty quickly. All of Angel's classes went smoothly. Buffy had her rare share of students, but that's Sunnydale for you. Angel headed home before Buffy because he had to pick up Ryan at the airport. As he arrived spotted Buffy's Mustang in the driveway.

"That's weird. I thought I left Buffy at school. Just when he approached the door, it opened; Buffy grabbed a hold of him and pulled him in. Before Angel could say something Buffy crushed her lips on his. Angel deepened the kiss further, but then let go before things got out of control.

"Buffy, that was unexpected, " he said breathlessly with their foreheads touching. 

"I missed you today. I thought maybe I'd show you how much." She then grinned her body against his to show him.

"Uh...Buffy stop that. Trust me I want you, but we can't. I have to change and go pick up Ryan," he told her and then gave her a quick kiss.

"We could make it quick," she said with a mischievous grin on her face.

"I know that look. No, I'm going upstairs now to change. When I get back with Ryan I hope to find you dressed up more presentable."

"Why Angel you don't like the way I'm dressed," she said shyly.

Angel looked at her and noticed that she was wearing his blue shirt with the first the buttons opened. 'Does she have to tempt me now.'



What The Future Holds Ch. 13



13

At the airport Angel spotted Ryan through the crowd. They shook hands and embraced.

"It's so great to see you."

"The same goes for you, Reilly. So how's married life?" Ryan asked.

"It's great. I'd recommend it," Angel said with a smile. "Let's head back. Buffy is waiting us."

As Angel drove back both men caught on up old times. Angel headed into the driveway. Buffy heard the car came downstairs to greet him at the door. She opened the door and Angel stepped in with Ryan. Before Angel could introduce Ryan to Buffy she grabbed Angel into a kiss. Angel stopped the kiss before things got heated up.

'Wow. That was unexpected," Angel said breathlessly.

"So am I going to get a welcome like that as well?" Ryan asked.

Angel glared at him. Buffy couldn't help but giggle. She couldn't believe how jealous and protective Angel was of her.

"Ryan, I'd like you to meet my wife, Buffy."

"It's a pleasure." He then kissed her lightly on the cheek.

They all stepped in and sat on the couch. Buffy sat in between both men. 

"So Ryan, what do you do for a living?" Buffy asked.

"I have my own accounting firm in Los Angeles. So what do you two do?"

"Well I'm a guidance counselor and Angel's a History teacher. We both work at Sunnydale High." Buffy entwined her fingers with Angel's and placed it on her lap. 

"Interesting. As much as I'd like to know more about you two I feel a little tired."

"Sure, Ryan. The bedroom is second on your right," Angel answered. 

As he went up the stairs he looked over at the happy couple. 'Buffy sure is a babe. I wonder what she's like in bed.'

~*~*~*~*~*

As Buffy was setting the table Angel was preparing dinner. They had white rice with shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce and red wine. Since Buffy was pregnant she had water with her meal. The aroma of the food could heighten anyone's senses. The taste could be savored and bring senses all over your body.

They all sat down and ate. While they ate Ryan decided to start a conversation.

"So when did you two meet?" Ryan asked out of curiosity.

"Actually we met when I was a senior in high school. He was my History tutor," Buffy answered with a smile looking at Angel.

"Really. It's interesting where you met your future wife," Ryan pointed out.

"Yes, it's interesting. But it wasn't easy we managed and now we're happily married. So Ryan are you married?" Angel wanted to change the subject.

"No. I haven't found the right woman. But when I do you'll be the first one to know. Thanks for the dinner. It was great," Ryan said looking at Buffy.

"Your welcome," Buffy answered.

Angel was getting a little suspicious of his friend Ryan. He seemed to be so interested in Buffy.

~*~*~*~*~*

Upstairs in their bedroom Angel decided he had to tell Buffy how Ryan really is.

"Buffy honey I think you should watch out for Ryan. He was always very flirtatious back when we were roommates in college. 

"Oh, come on, Angel. Ryan's harmless and besides you have nothing to worry about." She went over to him and kissed him. 

~*~*~*~*~*

The next day was Saturday, which was a day of relaxation. Buffy was curled up against Angel's chest. His arms were wrapped around her waist. He placed his chin on her shoulder, then bent his head down and nuzzled her shoulder. Buffy whimpered by his touch and rubbed her back against his chest. Angel groaned by Buffy's action. He decided to start kissing her shoulder then he nibbled her earlobe. Buffy turned around and straddled herself on him and said,

"Good Morning, honey," she said with a mischievous glint in her eyes. 

Angel knew that look all to well. She wanted to make love. Before Angel could respond, she lowered her head and started kissing Angel. She wanted him now. The heat between them was like fusion. Angel pulled her closer and glided his hands under her tank top. The touch of his hands roaming all over her back sent shivers down her spine. He stopped the kiss to see Buffy with a pouted lip.

"Why did you stop?" she whined.

"We can't now. Ryan's here he could here us." Even though it was weird because Angel was in his own home.

"I don't think Ryan's going to here us. Besides we can be verwy, verwy quiet," she said sounding like Elmer Fud.

"You sound like Elmer Fud," he said and then laughed.

"But I'm cuter then him. Can he do this," she flashed him.

Angel's jaw dropped. He couldn't believe her. He grabbed her, turned her on her back so her was on top and started tickling her. 

"Angel...stop. Really...I won't be able to contain myself," she said in between giggles.

"I won't stop until you say your sorry for turning me on," he said sounding as if he was serious. 

"Oh and you think I started it. Well mister you're the one that started this with kissing me."

Angel ignored her and continued tickling her.

~*~*~*~*~*

Later on in the afternoon the whole Scooby gang plus their parents arrived at their house. Buffy hadn't given them their gifts from her honeymoon in Hawaii. Each person loved his or her gift. Xander got a kick out of the coconut bra. Oz was well his usual stoic manner. Willow just hugged Buffy. Cordelia couldn't believe that Buffy could have such great taste in jewelry. Giles was glad to receive his book. Joyce loved 

the jewelry box and Geoffrey loved his gift as well. 

Before Buffy sat down, the girls pulled her away and headed into the kitchen. Cordelia was dying to know what Angel had done for her on their honeymoon.

"So, Buffy what did you and Angel do in Hawaii?"

"Gee Cordelia what would you think a newlywed couple do on their honeymoon," Buffy answered, "To answer your question we had a great time."

"Did Angel plan anything romantic while you were there?" Willow asked.

"Actually he did. He rented a beach house for us for the weekend. Angel set a trail of candles that led to the backyard where he was waiting for me in the jacuzzi. I did something romantic for him as well. On our first day let's just say that strawberries and whipped cream have a new meaning for us."

Willow blushed a deep shade of red. Cordelia was shocked and said, "Oh, my God! You are something Buffy."

Buffy just smirked at her. Meanwhile outside in the living room Angel was talking to the guys while Joyce, Geoffrey and Giles were talking privately.

"So Angel how was the honeymoon? Did you two lovebirds have sex nonstop? Are you able to hold up with the Slayer?" Xander asked.

Angel nearly choked at Xander's comment. At times he wished he could have punched Xander for asking such personal questions, but he couldn't for Buffy's sake. Oz hit him in the arm and said, "Do you have any consideration? Why are you dying to know how much sex he and Buffy had?"

"Oww. I'm sorry Angel. I was just curious that's all."

"To answer your personal question yes Buffy and I had sex. As for having it nonstop why don't you come to you come to a conclusion in your mind," Angel answered with a sly grin.

The ladies came out and laughed when they saw Angel. Buffy went over and sat down between Angel and Ryan. 

"Buffy, why are Cordelia and Willow laughing at me?" Angel asked.

"It's nothing honey. I'll tell you later tonight." 

Ryan was seated to Buffy's right and placed his hand on her knee. At first Buffy felt the touch and thought it was Angel. Angel noticed that Ryan's hand was stroking Buffy's knee. 'Doesn't he see me. I'm her husband for God's sake.'

Buffy's friends noticed what was occurring especially Willow and Cordelia. Buffy moved his hand away. Angel's face tensed up. His hands were relaxed but changed immediately in to a fist. 

"Ryan, could I see you in the kitchen." Both men stood up and headed towards the kitchen.

Willow whispered to Cordelia, "Something's about to happen. I sure don't want to know."

"I think you're right."

~*~*~*~*~*

In the kitchen both men started talking. 

"So Angel why the secrecy? What is it that you want to talk about?" Ryan said casually.

"Well for starters how about the fact that you're making the moves on my wife," Angel accused.

"What? Where did you get that from?"

~*~*~*~*~*

All of their friends and family had a great time, but had to go.

"Buffy, tell Angel we had to go. Give him a kiss goodbye for me," Joyce said.

"Sure Mom. I'll tell him." Buffy hugged her mother and Geoffrey goodbye.

"Hey Buffy give me a call and we'll hang out this week."

"Sure thing Wills."

Buffy said her goodbyes to everyone else. She wondered what took the men so long. As she walked towards the kitchen she overheard the conversation.

~*~*~*~*~*

"You heard me. I saw you making eyes at my wife, then today right in front of me you placed your hand on her knee and started massage her," Angel said this in anger and his teeth were clenched.

"Hey Angel. You're getting this all wrong. I wouldn't do that. I know she's your wife. She's taken."

"You better remember that. Buffy's mine," Angel said with a hint in his voice as if Buffy was his property. Angel then gave him a right hook.

Buffy came walking in and said, "What's going on here? Angel I can't believe that you're accusing you friend for making a pass at me. You hit him?" Buffy noticed the cut on Ryan's lip. She rushed over and got some ice and out it in a washcloth and handed it to Ryan. Ryan checked to see if Angel dislocated his jaw. 

"Of course I hit him. I'd hit again. Buffy how can you be so blind. He's practically throwing himself at you."

Before Buffy could respond Ryan left the room and said, 

"Goodnight."

"Night," Buffy answered him. Angel just glared at him. Ryan headed up the stairs to his room. Buffy turned around and looked at Angel.

"Angel, how could you think that Ryan could come between us?" She slowly approached him and placed her hand on his cheek. 

"Buffy sweetheart Ryan's a womanizer. He use to do such cruel things to women he dates back when he was in college. I thought he changed, but apparently he hasn't."

Buffy was furious. She couldn't believe that her husband was jealous of his friend.

"I don't see that. I can't believe you're jealous. I trust him. Besides I moved his hand before things got worse."

"I don't. I'm telling you Buffy he's up to something. He'll make another attempt on you. The next time he does it'll be far more drastic."

"Uh. Forget it Angel. I've had it up to here with this insane jealousy of yours. The way I see it I trust him and you don't," she said and threw her hands up in the air.

"Buffy let's not get mad about this. I'm right and your wrong. End of discussion."

She hated his last remark. He sounded so egotistical. Angel sounded like he was showing off his manliness.

"No your not. The way I see it you'll be sleeping in the guest room tonight," her voice was full of anger.

"Buffy come on. I don't want to fight about this. Can't we just go to sleep and forget all about this," he said pleading, approaching her and placing his hand on her cheek.

Buffy flinched at by his touch, looking up at him and said, "No. My mine's made up."

"Fine. Be that way. Stubborn and arrogant." He headed upstairs quickly into their bedroom and grabbed his sweatpants and a t-shirt.

Buffy went up and changed into her flannel pajamas and headed to bed. As Buffy lay on the bed she thought, 'what have I done? Angel was just trying to protect me and we ended up fighting. I miss him already.' Buffy clutched herself in her arms and went to sleep.

In the other room Angel changed and thought, 'I can't believe Buffy chose Ryan over me. I guess I was wrong to pass judgment. I just now the nest couple weeks are going to be torturous'

Ryan on the other hand was pleased. 'Soon I'll make the moves on Buffy and she won't even think twice about Angel Reilly.'



What The Future Holds Ch. 14



As Sunday approached things at The Reilly household were disoriented. Both Buffy and Angel for the first time as a married couple woke up without the embrace of their loved one. All night long Angel tossed and turned in bed. He couldn't sleep even though he was tired, but not having Buffy in his arms was the worst feeling ever. He felt like a part of him was missing. Buffy woke up and noticed the left side of the bed was empty. She had trouble sleeping as well. At night she'd have Angel hold her and felt safe and loved. 

~*~*~*~*~*

The day passed slowly and quietly. Buffy and Angel didn't utter a word to each other. In a way both of them were glad that their friends hadn't noticed the incident. Angel was hopeful for one thing that was going back to work and start training with Kristen again. Maybe just maybe he'd be distracted by his work and have to think about Buffy.

They had dinner peacefully in silence.

"Thanks for dinner, Buffy," Angel said. His voice held no emotion or pain. It was just plain and simple. It was like they were strangers. Those were the first words that he said to her all day.

"Your welcome," Buffy said with a smile. She cared about him a lot. Hell they went through so much.

"I'm going to bed now," Angel said and got up to leave.

"Already? Isn't it kind of early, even for you?" Buffy asked with concern. She didn't want him to leave yet.

"I have a big day tomorrow, with at least four classes plus I haven't prepared the finals for my students. Anyway you have Ryan here to keep you company."

"Night, Buffy. Night, Ryan."

"Night, Angel," they both said.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel headed off to work pretty early. He didn't want to bump into Buffy. So he quietly took some of his clothes inside their bedroom not wanting to disturb her sleeping. Buffy felt him because she smelled his aftershave. She turned around and moaned out his name,

"Angel."

'Damn I better leave before she wakes up.' He quickly left the room, headed towards his room, got dressed and headed out the door.

At Sunnydale, he entered his classroom and prepared the lesson plan for the day. He left the room and headed towards the cafeteria.

~*~*~*~*~*

Meanwhile Buffy got ready and headed towards the kitchen. She spotted a note on the fridge. Buffy took it and it said,

GOOD MORNING BUFFY,

AS YOU CAN SEE I ALREADY LEFT. I WISH YOU A PLEASANT DAY. I PROBABLY WON'T BE HOME EARLY. SO DON'T WAIT UP. 

ANGEL

"Oh, Angel, why are you playing this game with me? Why can't you come to your senses and say your sorry? Well I know for sure that I'm not the one that's going to say sorry," Buffy said.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel headed back to class and his students were seated waiting for him. 

"Morning, Mr. Reilly. How's married life treating you? So is it all that you'd expect it to be?"

"Jo, I'm not in the mood today. So keep all sarcastic comments to yourself, alright?"

"Sure. I'm sorry." Jo turned to face Michelle, but was cut off by Angel.

"Jo, I told you no more remarks. That means no chatting with Michelle. Am I making myself clear?"

"Yes."

"Okay let's begin with the lesson review that I've planned for the final." He handed out the sheets.

Jo took this opportunity to pass Michelle a note. Michelle intercepted it before Angel spotted it. The note said,

WHAT'S UP WITH MR. REILLY? DID HE GET INTO A HUGE FIGHT WITH HIS WIFE?

"Open up to Chapter 1: The American Revolution."

Angel spent the whole day preoccupied into his work. The only time he'd thought of Buffy was when Jo mentioned her earlier.

Buffy was somewhat bored. She wanted to call Willow or barge into Angel's classroom, grab him and kiss him.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel came home around 6:00 pm. He was so tired and just wanted a good night's rest and that's exactly what he did.

~*~*~*~*~*

The next two weeks were the most painful experience that they both went through. Friday June 17 was his last day and finals for his students. Angel stepped into the shower and let the hot water beat against his muscles. He felt sore all over his body. As he washed his arms, chest and legs all his thoughts went were on Buffy.

'Can I wish your back? It'll be fun.' She had a glint in her eyes. 

'Hmm. Let me think about it.'

'Angel!'

'All right, alright you win.'

She proceeded to massage his lean arms, then going up to his muscular back and then to his broad shoulders.

'Oh Buffy that feels so great. Keep doing what your doing.'

'I plan to Angel. For a very very long time.' She placed a kiss on his back. 

He stepped out with a towel wrapped around his waist and headed towards the bedroom. He walked with his shoulders slouching and then bumped into Buffy.

"Sorry, Buffy." His hands had a grip on her arms. He missed the touch of his wife's smooth skin gracing across his fingertips. He felt this tingling sensation of Buffy's skin on his fingertips.

"Angel." She looked up at him with her hazel eyes. As she looked into his brown eyes, she saw the hurt and pain through them. He let go of his hands. She looked at him and noticed how gorgeous he was. As the water droplets trickled down his muscular chest, going down his abs, and reaching the waistband of his towel. She swallowed. Buffy so wanted to pull that towel off him, drag him into the bedroom and make wild passionate love. 

Angel couldn't help staring at her. 'What was I thinking? She's my wife, my best friend, my lover, my soul mate and everything that connects the love between a man and a woman. 

"I better go get ready. I'll see you later."

Buffy was left speechless. 'That's it tonight I'm planning to get this feud over with. I don't care if I have to tie Angel to the bed. He's going to listen.'

Ryan peeked through the door and saw the whole scene out before him. 'Tonight I'm going to score big time. I'm making Buffy mine.'



What The Future Holds Ch. 15



Angel arrived on time and let his students review for fifteen minutes before handing out the final. He looked up at the class and said,

"Jo and Michelle I'd like to see you after class."

Both girls turned and looked at each other.

"What did I do now?" Jo told Michelle.

"I don't know, but now I'm in it."

Angel noticed that both girls were looking at each other suspiciously. The exam was about two hours long. Jo and Michelle both knew for sure that after this exam, which was their final exam they would head to The Bronze this weekend. The exam was done and everyone said his or her goodbyes to Angel. The only people that were left were Angel, Jo and Michelle. Since the door was closed behind them he had the silence that he needed. 

"Jo and Michelle bring up a chair."

Both girls sat down and waited.

"Okay. Before you think you're in trouble you're not."

"Thank God," they both said in unison. 

"But I do need your help. Especially you Jo."

"Okay." 'All right a million thoughts are going through my head. What kind of favor does a teacher need from a student?'

"First let me start off by apologizing for my actions for the past couple weeks. Especially last Monday. I shouldn't have lashed out my anger at you. Now I'm the one asking you is since your Mom owns a restaurant. I thought you could pull some strings for me for Saturday."

"Okay. But what do I get out of it?" Jo asked.

"You get the undying, loving and devotion of your History teacher. So you'll do it?" Angel smiled at Jo.

"Yeah. Like I have a choice."

"Excuse me. But someone forgot about me. Remember?" Michelle said. 

Angel chuckled. "No I didn't forget about you. Here's what I need you to do. You and Jo are going to talk to Buffy, tell her you want to cheer her up and then bring her to the restaurant. I'll take care of the rest."

"Don't you think she'll find it odd that two of husband's students want to take her out," Michelle implied.

"No. Make it convincing. I know you two can do that. As for the music, you said they play French music, right?" Angel looked at Jo. 

"Yeah they do. It's a Haitian restaurant it's sort of expected."

"Could you find me a French romantic song and translate the words for me."

"Sure. Since your doing this out of undying, love and devotion it's not problem. Can we take her out shopping then bring her home?" Michelle looked at her and thought, 'Only Jo could say something like that to him and get a way with him.'

"Yeah. Come by around noon. Thank you so much. You don't know how much this really means to me." Angel gave the girls his home address and thanked them again.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy wanted to work, but left early cause she had a special evening planned. She went out shopping and brought his favorite stuff. As she arrived back home she was glad that no one was home. Before she started dinner she decided to head over her mother's house.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was still at Sunnydale High and decided to start correcting his exams. He figured the more that was done; the less he had to do at home. He was exhausted so he decided to take a break and head over to see Giles. Principal Synder appeared.

"What are you still doing here, Mr. Reilly?" Synder asked.

"I work here remember?"

"I know that. What are you doing wandering around? Looking for trouble like someone you know."

"You know Principal Synder I'm not going to that last remark. Have a great summer. See you in September," Angel said then walked away. 'No wonder Buffy calls him a troll. He's such a pain in the ass.'

He made his way to the entrance of the library.

"Hey Giles."

"Oh, Angel. How are you? How's Buffy?"

"We're doing great," he lied.

~*~*~*~*~*

Buffy decided that she needed to talk to her Mom. As she arrived she decided to tell her Mom the great news then breakdown and cry. She knocked on the door. 

"Coming," said Geoffrey. "Buffy's it's so good to see you." He embraced his daughter.

"Hi Geoffrey. Is my Mom around?"

"Yeah. She's in the kitchen. Joyce! Buffy's here."

Joyce came out and saw her daughter. She noticed that something was wrong. The look of happiness was gone and was replaced with sadness. Buffy ran over to her mother.

"Oh, Mom. I missed you so much." She then started crying. Geoffrey left the room so the two women could talk privately.

"Honey, Buffy what's wrong? Did you and Angel have a fight?"

Both women headed over to the couch and sat down. She wiped her tears and said,

"Mom, I'm pregnant." Then she broke down and cried again.

"Congratulation, honey. Isn't this what you wanted? Now you and Angel can have that large family that you dreamed of."

"Angel...and ...I...had.... a...fight. It's...stupid. He.... was.... trying...to...protect...me," Buffy said in between sobs.

"Buffy, I can't understand what you’re talking about. How was Angel trying to protect you?" Joyce was worried about what she heard her daughter had said.

"His friend Ryan was making a pass at me and he hit him. I took Ryan's side instead of his. You should see the way he looks at me."

"Buffy you have to understand that Angel cares deeply for you. He loves you so much. You, Geoffrey and I are the closest link to a family he has. If he loses you he'll be crushed."

Buffy thought about her mother's words and took them to heart. Angel always told her how he lived her and not being around her was like a part of him was missing.

"Thanks, Mom. So come November you'll be Grandma Joyce." She hugged her Mom and left. 

Buffy arrived home and started the dinner she had planned. She headed upstairs and got dressed for the evening. She wore a black sleeveless dress that reached her ankle. Dinner was set and waited for Angel to come home. Ryan came down and smelled the aroma of the food. He entered the kitchen and saw Buffy. 'Wow she looks beautiful. This is going to be easier than I expected.'

"Buffy. Wow you look really beautiful tonight."

"Thanks Ryan. I was wondering if you could go out this evening. I sort of wanted to have the place to myself with Angel."

"Sure. I'll eat out and come back later."

"Thanks."

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel called Geoffrey from work and said he'd be stopping by. He told him that he had a surprise and needed to talk to someone. Angel arrived and Geoffrey opened the door. 

"Hey Angel. It's good to see you, son," Geoffrey said.

"You too Dad." Both men shook hands. Angel entered and said they sat on the couch.

"So where's Joyce?" Angel asked.

"She's upstairs taking a shower. So what's this surprise that you couldn't tell me on the phone?"

"Well... I guess there's no other way to say this. Buffy and I are going to have a baby," Angel said, but looked sad. 

"Congratulations, Angel. I know things were bad with Gregory, but now with this baby both of you have a second chance. Son, why the long face?" Geoffrey noticed that Angel seemed saddened about something.

"I'm not sad about the baby. I'm ecstatic actually. It's just why does she always have to be so stubborn and arrogant."

Geoffrey was totally confused. "Angel, I know that Buffy can be those things, but I know someone else who's the same. What did you two fight about?"

"Thanks Dad. I need your support and now you make me feel like dirt. You remember Ryan, right?" Geoffrey nodded. "Well let me give you the short version of our fight. Ryan touched Buffy, we spoke and he had the audacity to say he wasn't making a pass at her, so I punched him and Buffy came to his rescue. His rescue! Can you believe this? So as of now which is two weeks later we haven't been sharing the same bed."

"Angel you have to sit down with her and talk things out. Maybe you should take her out and rekindle those old feelings. I know you'll do anything to get Buffy back."

"I know. I plan to take her out to a new restaurant called L'amour Eternel. Eternal Love. The name fits well with us. I'm hoping tomorrow night to tell her how sorry I am." Angel left and headed home. 

~*~*~*~*~*

The hours went by and Buffy just sat on the table while the food got cold and the candles burned away. She got frustrated, put whatever she could away into the fridge and headed to the bedroom. Inside the bedroom she spoke to herself,

"I prepare a romantic dinner for two and does he appear. Nooo. He's too stubborn and pigheaded that he'd rather stay at work. Fine. I've had it with Angel." Buffy changed out of her dress into a t-shirt. She slipped under the covers and cried herself to sleep.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel arrived home around 9 pm. He was tired from exhaustion; he headed upstairs and loosened his tie. Inside his room he quickly changed and went under the covers into a deep sleep. 

Buffy was dreaming that Angel entered the bedroom and started kissing her shoulder. Her dream somehow felt real because a man had entered her room and did as followed. Buffy thought it was Angel. She moaned out his name. "Angel." She turned around eyes sill closed giving him better access to her lips. Buffy felt something strange about this kiss. This wasn't Angel touching her. His hand went up her thigh and gently cupped her breast from her t-shirt. She pulled back immediately.

"Ryan. What are you doing here? This is my bedroom."

"I thought maybe you'd want some company," he said smugly.

"What I want for you is to leave my bedroom. I'll tell Angel what you did and he'll kick you out of the house." Even though Buffy still had her Slayer strength this man frighten her in ways she couldn't even define. 

"Don't even think about it. Angel wouldn't believe you for one second." He then leaned forwards and was about to place his hand over her mouth.

"This won't hurt one bit. You'll thank me for it," he said with his blue eyes piercing right through her.

"Angel! Angel!" Buffy shouted at the top of her lungs.

Angel was sleeping and heard Buffy calling out his name. He woke up and headed towards the master bedroom. The door was open and he saw Ryan hunched over Buffy. He went in, pulled Ryan off the bed and gave him right hook to the jaw.

"How could you come into my home, I welcomed you open arms and you wanted to sleep with my wife? I thought you changed. You just proved to me that you're the same egotistical, conniving, womanizer of a jerk," Angel said with anger and frustration that his eyes appeared to be darker.

Ryan touched his jaw and said, "Angel, she wanted it just as much as I did."

Angel's fist clenched at Ryan's statement. He then punched him again this time Ryan landed on the floor. "Don't you ever speak about like that? Oh and another thing I want you out my house. I don't want to see you, hear from you, or even know of your existence."

Ryan got up and quickly made his way to his room and changed his clothes. He called a cab. Angel picked Ryan up and threw him out of his house.

Buffy was still in a state of shock. She couldn't believe that she was about to get raped by a man in her own home. Then the best part was when Angel came in and rescued her. Buffy huddled herself into a ball and cried. Angel went over and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. At first she shuddered by the touch, but relaxed when she realized that it was Angel.

"It's okay Buffy. I'm here now. I won't let anything happen to you," he said pulling her into his arms and rubbing her back.

"It's not okay. You were right. Ryan's a jerk. I should have listened to you," she said between sobs and looking up at him. 

"Don't worry about Ryan, He's not going to hurt you anymore. I made sure of that. How do you feel?"

"A bit shaken up, but now that you're here holding me in your arms I feel safe again." She reached up and kissed him. They both longed for this. It's been so long since they had kissed each other. It felt like it was a whole new experience that they were sharing all over again. Before things intensified Angel pulled back.

"Whoa, Buffy there's no need for us to rush into this. We've got all the time in the world. I think your still in a state of shock," he said with concern.

"Angel, I miss having you hold me in your arms, making love to me or even talking to me. I miss hearing the words I love you coming out of your mouth. I miss the way your eyes would light up whenever I enter a room," she said pleadingly.

"But..."

She stopped him with another kiss. This time she deepened it more placing her tongue in his mouth. Of how much she missed tasting him. She released the kiss and said, "Angel, please I'm begging you make love to me."

Angel so wanted to make love to her. That's what he missed the mostly. Being able to be one with her in the most intimate way. He still had doubts after Ryan's actions earlier. Buffy noticed his hesitation.

"Buffy don't get mad at me. It's not that I don't want to make love to you. It's just that I think we should wait."

Buffy's face looked sad. "Could you at least kiss me? I don't want you to leave my side."

"I'd never leave you. As for the kiss that I could definitely do." He leaned down and kissed her.



What The Future Holds Ch. 16



16

The next day Buffy and Angel were wrapped in each other's arms rested with such contentment. Both of them had missed each other for the past two weeks. Every time they would have seen one another words were barley spoken. Angel looked down on Buffy and noticed a smile on her face. He kissed her head and said, "I love you. Never forget that." Buffy fluttered her eyelids open.

"Good Morning," she said sounding all cheery.

"Good Morning, Buffy. I guess someone had a good night's rest," he said with a smile.

"Yep, the best ever. I missed having my Angel with me. I dreamt about you coming into bedroom in the middle of the night and we made love."

"Really? You wanna make this dream come true," he said with his trademark half smile.

Buffy just nodded her head. Angel proceeded by kissing softly. Kissing Buffy was always something he had always cherished. Her lips were soft, tender and delicate. As his lips cascaded down, nipped her jaw, continued down her neck and nibbled at the sensitive part of her neck. She moaned at his touch. Just when Angel was about to travel further down the doorbell rang.

Bringgg... Bringgg...

"Ugh. Why is this always happening to us? Are we jinxed or something."

"Just ignore it. Maybe whoever it is will probably leave. I want you Angel." Her voice was full of lust. The bell kept on ringing. Angel tried, but couldn't ignore it forever.

"Let me go check and see who it is." He got off Buffy, grabbed his boxers, slipped them on and headed downstairs. Buffy was just staring at him. 'I was this close to having Angel making love to me.'

"I hope whoever this is will know I'm not going to be thrilled." He opened the door and saw the faces of two young girls. They were his students. He was slightly embarrassed due to the lack of clothing. 

"Good Afternoon, Mr. Reilly," Jo said looking at her teacher that was half naked. 'He sure does have great body.'

"Good Afternoon Jo, Michelle."

"Mr. Reilly we're both sorry to have interrupted you. We'll leave now," Michelle said shyly and turned a deep shade of red.

"No, don't go. Come on in. I totally forgot..."

Before Angel could finish his statement Buffy appeared and said, 

"Angel, honey who's at the door?" 

"It's Jo and Michelle. You know my students."

She came in down the stairs dressed in his shirt. "Come on in girls. Have a seat." Both girls entered the house and sat down.

"Nice place you got here," both ladies said. 

"Thank you. So what brings you here?" Buffy asked.

Both girls wondered how they were going to answer this question. Jo looked at Michelle. Michelle gave Jo a face that said, 'Well come on your the clever one think of an excuse.'

Angel interrupted everyone's thoughts. "I invited the girls. Would you excuse me? I'm going to change." He headed up the stairs so he could look more presentable. As he came back down he heard the ladies laughing.

"So what you laughing about?"

All three ladies looked at each other and said, "Nothing."

"Why do I have the feeling that you were talking about me?"

Buffy approached him. "Angel, forget about it." She then gave him a quick kiss.

"I'm going to get dressed. It was nice seeing you girls," she said and headed upstairs.

The girls waved back. When Angel knew Buffy was nowhere in sight he said, "Okay. I'm sorry about what happened. As you can see we've made up." 

"Oh yeah. I can see that," Jo said and nudged Michelle. Michelle turned a deep shade of red.

Angel glared at her. "As I was saying things are back to normal, but I'd like you two to still take Buffy out shopping."

"But Mr. Reilly won't your wife be suspicious." Jo asked.

"Don't worry. I'll take care of it."

"Take of what, Angel?" Buffy said as she approached them. 

"Buffy. Honey, sweetie I was wondering if you'd like to go out shopping with the girls. My treat," he said looking at her lovingly.

"Sure. I'll call the girls and see if they're free."

"Good. Do whatever you like," he said as though he was rushing Buffy out of the house. 

"Angel Patrick Reilly you are up something. You are so adamant about getting rid of me," Buffy said pointing her finger at his chest.

"Why me? Can't a husband show how much he loves his wife? Okay you've caught me. I've been having secret rendezvous' with Xander," Angel said with sarcasm.

As so as Buffy heard his comment she hit his arm.

"Oww. That hurt." He made believe he was hurt.

"See girls he's showing you a bad example of how a husband shouldn't act. Men should never underestimate the intelligence of women."

While she had said her statement Angel smiled and mouthed, 

'Yeah, right." Both girls laughed. 

"What's so funny?" Buffy asked.

"Nothing," they both said.

Buffy was suspicious and figured Angel did something. She headed into the kitchen and called her friends.

"That was cruel, Mr. Reilly," Jo said.

"Ah, but you both laughed. So it wasn't that cruel after all. So is everything for tonight?"

"Yes. My mother has made arrangements. The music is set. You just have to show your pretty self."

"Thank you girls. So have a great time. Since finals are over and both of you passed here's a token of my appreciation."

"Thanks," they both said. Both girls were surprised when he handed them money. 

Buffy returned and said, "The girls are meeting us at the mall. Bye, don't do anything I wouldn't do." She placed a kiss on his lips.

"You know me."

Buffy left with the girls and headed towards the mall. As they arrived at the mall Jo whispered to Michelle, "Did you notice the body on Mr. Reilly?"

"Please Jo. I don't want to have any visuals about my teacher." Michelle blushed at the thought. 'Though Jo has a point. He does have a good body.'

~*~*~*~*~*

Meanwhile Angel was glad to have the home to him for a couple of hours. Since he and Buffy were on speaking terms dinner would go smoothly. Part of himself went back to the events of last night with Ryan. He couldn't believe that the guy was such an asshole. 'Oh well that lasted a whole minute.' He went upstairs and took shower, got ready and headed over to his parents house.

~*~*~*~*~*

At the mall the women were conversing with one another. Buffy was in deep thought. She wondered why Angel had insisted for his students to come along. It was weird.

"So Jo, Michelle, what was the real reason why Angel wanted you two to come along?"

Both girls stared at each other and wondered who was going to speak up. Since Jo knew Michelle wasn't going to say anything she decided to speak up. 

"He thought you'd be in need of cheering up. He said you had a terrible week," Jo said even though it wasn't the whole truth it wasn't a lie either. 'I hope to God she takes this lie.'

"Oh. That would make sense," Buffy answered. Even though a part of her had doubts about Jo's answer. 

"So how's Andrew?" Buffy asked Kristen.

"He's doing fine. I'm glad that I have him in my life. I was so glad to get rid of that jerk Kevin Matthews." 

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel didn't stay long at his parent's house. He knew Buffy would be back soon. Angel went upstairs and took a shower and got dressed. He was dressed in a burgundy shirt with a black tie. He also wore his black slacks and shoes with a blazer. He fixed his hair applying them in his usual spikes. He left a note for Buffy and headed inside the family room. 

Buffy arrived home from shopping. It was 6:00 pm. She called out, "Angel." No response. 'That's strange. Maybe he's still out," she thought. She headed upstairs and dropped her bags near by the closet. She noticed a rose and a note. As she smelled the rose she read the note.

BUFFY, MY LOVE

I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY. I'M SORRY FOR THE SECRECY, BUT I HAD TO DO IT. GET DRESSED IN SOMETHING ELEGANT. THEN COME DOWNSTAIRS WHEN YOU'RE DONE.

LOVE,

ANGEL

"I knew it. He has something special planned. I better get ready." Buffy headed in and took a quick shower.

She stepped out, dried off and got dressed. Buffy had red dress, with spaghetti straps, that reached mid calf and had a right slit reaching her mid thigh. Her back was fully exposed. Her hair was done in curls and was held with a little red rhinestone clip. She had red heels and a black shawl. Buffy checked herself last time inn the mirror, her makeup was in place; placed some vanilla perfume on the inner sides of her wrist and a dab on the back of her knees and headed downstairs. As she went down the stairs she smelled Angel's cologne and spotted him at the bottom of the stairs. 

"Buffy you look..." He was speechless because of the sight before him.

"Beautiful," Buffy answered for him. She looked him over and noticed that he definitely looked really good in his clothes. Actually she was thinking of Angel with no clothes on. But that would have to be for later.

"Ready? I have a special evening planned for us. Your chariot awaits," he said and held out his hand.

"Why thank you kind sir." She took his hand and they went out the door. 

As Angel drove to their destination once in a while he'd look over at Buffy and smile at her. Buffy moved so she could be closer to him. Her head rested on his arm. She took her right hand and stroking his thigh. 

Angel felt her hand moving through the sheer material of his pants. 

"Hmm. Buffy you better stops doing that." Even though he wanted her to continue. Her touch was getting him aroused. 

"Not until you tell me where we're going," she demanded. Her hand was wandering around. Angel knew that if Buffy touched him there he wouldn't be able to contain himself. 

Angel swatted her hand. "No. I'm not. Now stop it."



What The Future Holds Ch. 17



17

They arrived at L'Amour Eternel. Angel parked the car and then went over to open the door for Buffy. When they entered Angel, told the matre'd that he made reservations for two under Reilly. He brought them over to their table. A votive candle lit and was placed on the table. The walls of the restaurant were adorned with paintings that represented the culture of the Haitian life. Some showed houses made of hay and some were people selling food in the street. 

A waitress came over. From a distance he thought he recognized the young woman. He did. 'What's she'd doing here?'

"Hi. My name's Joanne and I'll be taking your order this evening." 

"Jo, what are you doing here? I mean I know, but why?" Angel asked.

"Well duh. I work here. Sometimes when I need money I work for my parents. By the way you both look lovely this evening."

"Thank you," they both said.

"So would you like me to take your order now or shall I came back in ten minutes?" Jo asked.

"Actually, Jo I was wondering if you could suggest something. You know since this is your parent's restaurant," Angel said with a smile.

"Well since you're one of my favorite teachers I'll do it. I suggest you have rice with red beans, chicken wings in sauce and a bowl of salad. I can't think of anything else food wise. As for dessert I have my own cheesecake or chocolate cake. I'm really not helping am I?" 

Angel chuckled. He couldn't help it.

"I'll have what you said. As for dessert we'll try your cheesecake. To drink we'll have two waters."

"Okay. I'll be back in about twenty minutes." Jo left the two lovebirds staring at each other.

"So you knew where we'd be going. That's why you had the girls take me out."

"Okay you caught me. I had planned this before we made up. I was going to tell you sorry I was." He then reached out his hand and took a hold of hers.

"You know you shouldn't be sorry. Ryan making a pass wasn't called for. I guess what hurt me the was when..." Buffy couldn't continue talking and started to cry.

"Honey, don't cry. I shouldn't have mentioned it. If you feel like you can't talk about it it's okay." He gently wiped the tears off her face.

"No. It's okay. Well you remember my dream?"

He nodded. She continued. "Before you came in he started kissing me, then his hand traveled up my thigh and then my breast. I realized it wasn't you when he kissed me. I felt violated. No man has touched me that way intimately except for you. He was going to cover my mouth. I told him that you'd believe me. He said you wouldn't. His eyes just scared me. I know I still have my slayer powers, but my first reaction was to call out your name."

Angel just couldn't believe how disgusted he felt about Ryan Johnson. He wanted to rip his throat out. No one should treat a woman like that especially his Buffy.

"I didn't know how much damage and pain he caused on you. That's why I didn't want us to make love last might."

"No. You see that's where you're wrong. I wanted to make love to you because I needed that feeling of love, safety and most of all you being by my side."

Jo arrived with their food. She noticed that Buffy was crying. 'What happened? I thought they made up?'

"Mrs. Reilly, are you okay? I noticed that you were crying. Did he say something to you?" Jo looked over at Angel.

"No, Jo he didn't. Actually he made me feel much better. Thanks for concern."

Before Jo left she said, "When you're ready I'll be back with dessert." 

"Jo, could I speak to you for a moment?"

"Sure, but don't you want to eat first."

"Yeah, I do. But this won't take long. I'll be right back Buffy."

While they left Buffy was so hungry that she started eating. She couldn't believe how the food tasted on her tongue. Buffy's taste buds just went into overdrive. The taste of the spices was exquisite. You could savor the spices rolling off your tongue.

"So did you find the song for me, Jo?" Angel asked.

"Sure I did. I was going to play the music after you had your dessert. Here are the words to "That's Love." Unless you want it played after you eat."

He looked at her. "No. No. Thank you very much." He then gave her a hug and kissed on the cheek. This surprised her. She looked down.

"Why the sad face Jo?" He looked at her and noticed that something was troubling her. He placed his hand under his chin to lift up her face.

"It's nothing. Your dinner's getting cold." Her face didn't change from before.

"Jo if you ever need to talk to someone you know where you can find me, right?"

"Yeah."

Buffy noticed the whole scene. She wondered why the secrecy and why Jo looked sad. Angel came back and ate his food. It was quite delicious. He had never eaten anything like this before. He thought this was definitely better than his own cooking.

"Honey is Jo alright? She seemed a bit sad."

"I don't know. One minute she was happy and then the next she's sad. She said it was nothing, but I have the feeling she's hiding something.

"Oh." Buffy thought maybe it had to do with Kyle.

They both finished eating and then came dessert. Each plate had a slice of cheesecake with a strawberry cut in half, covered in powdered sugar on top with hot fudge around the plate.

"Oh look Angel there's a strawberry and hot fudge. You remember?" she said with this innocent look. 

"Yeah, I do. It seems like yesterday."

They fed each other dessert. When their dessert was almost over Angel purposely left some fudge on her lips.

"Sorry about that."

"It's okay," Just when she was about to wipe her lips Angel stopped her. 

"Let me." He kissed her lips and nibbled on her lower lip. He broke the kiss.

"That's much better don't you think." Angel heard the song.

"Let's dance."

C'est l'amour quifait qu'om aime
(That's love that makes us love)
C'est l'amour qui fait rever
(That's love that makes us dream)
C'est l'amour qui veut qu'on s'aime
(That's love that wants us to be in love)
C'est l'amour qui fait pleurer...
(That's love that makes us cry)

Both of them went to the dance floor. He placed his arms around her waist. She placed her hands around his neck and laid her head in his chest. They both swayed to the French music. Of course both of them didn't understand what it meant, but the words seemed romantic. 

Mais tous ceux qui croient qu'ils s'aiment
(But those of us who think they are in love)
Ceux qui font semblant d'aimer
(Those who make believe they fall in love)
Oui, tous ceux qui croient qu'ils s'aiment
(Yes, those who believe they are in love)
Ne pouront jamais pleurer
(Will never cry)

Dans l'amour, il faut des larmes
(Love, must have tears) 
Dans l'amour, il faut donner
(In love, you have to give)

Buffy lifted her head and looked at Angel and said, "Honey the song's nice, but what's she saying?"

"Actually she's saying..." He whispered in her ear.

"You know French? I didn't know that."

Angel chuckled. "No, I don't. Jo's the one that picked the song and translated it for me."

Est ceux qui n'ont pas de larmes
(And those who don't have tears)
Ne pourrons jamais aimer...
(Will never be in love)
Il faut tant, et tant de larmes
(You need lots and lots of tears)
Pour avoir le droit d'aimer...
(To have the right to love)

Mon amour, oh toi que j'aime
(My love, you that I love)
Tu me fais souvent pleurer
(You make me often cry)

"Awe that's so sweet. Now I understand the secrecy. I thought you were interested in her. I know how much young women."

Angel chuckled. "No, I'm not interested in her. Besides you're the only younger woman that I'm attracted to."

"Good answer."

J'ai donne, donne mes larmes
(I gave, gave my tears)
J'ai pleure pour mieux l'aimer
(I cried to love you better)
J'ai paye de tant de larmes
(I paid with so many tears)
Pour toujours le droit d'aimer
(For the ever-lasting right to love)
Pour toujours... le droit d'aimer
(For the ever-lasting right to love)

He kissed the top of her head and continued to sway to the music. They returned to their table after the song ended and paid their bill. Angel left Jo a nice tip.



What The Future Holds Ch. 18



18

On the drive back to their house they both kept glancing at each other. She was so tired of the silent treatment between them. Angel parked the car onto the driveway. He looked over and noticed that Buffy was far off. 

"Buffy. We're here."

"Oh, sorry about that. I was just thinking about things."

"Things?" he raised his eyebrows.

"I was thinking about the past couple of weeks and us not talking, not being together or not being in each other's arms."

"Let's forget about that. I'm taking you inside and were going to make love." She smiled at his words. 

As they went inside Angel closed the door with his foot. They started kissing each other right away. Angel took the lead and headed up the stairs with him and Buffy still kissing. She started loosing the grip on his tie and started unbuttoning his shirt. His hands roamed all over the material of her dress. Finally Angel picked Buffy up and headed to their room.

"Angel!" she gasped at his reaction.

"I'm sorry. I'm a little impatient."

They reached their bedroom. He set her down. Just when Buffy was about to continue Angel moved away. 

"Angel, what are you doing?" He headed over to their phone. 

"I'm going to shut off the ringer. I don't care if there's a Hellmouth opening, an apocalypse or vampire's roaming. I want to wake up with you in my arms without any interruptions."

"I like your idea. Now come over here," she said seductively. He did as told. 

His hands found the zipper of her dress. As he was unzipping her dress he was kissing her shoulder. Buffy whimpered softly. He lifted his head and kissed lightly. As he placed a finger on each strap of her dress and let it slid off her shoulders. Her dress fell to the floor and she was left standing in a red strapless bra with matching panties. Buffy looked up at him innocently. She started kissing him, and then took off his jacket and tie. Since she started this task before she decided to continue where they left off by unbuttoning his shirt. 

Her lips found his again, then pulled at his lower lip, then gently bit his jaw and started kissing his neck. Buffy's lips continued kissing on the part of his neck that she loved to taste and gently bit his skin. Angel elicited a moan. She went on moving to his shoulders and kissing them. Her hands went inside the sleeves of his shirt and slid it off his broad shoulders. Then she kissed each nipple, and then lay wet kissed down his chest, to his abs and to the waistband of his pants. Buffy unbuckle his belt, slid it off and threw it onto the floor. Her hands slowly unzipped his pants. Angel stepped out of them. He took off his shoes and was left standing in his boxers. 

She knelt in front of him gently gliding her hand across the sheer material of his boxers. Angel felt his erection grow hard by her touch. Her fingers went into his boxers, cupped his behind and slid them down. She gently picked his member and stroked it. 

"Oh Buffy."

She kissed the tip and gently it off. She looked up and saw Angel's eyes were closed. Buffy continued on moving slowly repeating the same steps until it was all in her mouth. Her tongue swirled his member causing Angel to moan again. It's been so long since Buffy had the opportunity to give pleasure to Angel. She let go and stood up. 

"Did you like that?" she asked innocently.

"Very much. I think someone's overdressed here." Angel glided his hands up her arms, reached her bra and unfastened it. Her bra fell to the floor. His hands found her breasts, cupped them and gently kneaded them between his fingers. Buffy moaned. He bent his head down, kissed her nipple and gently nipped it. He did the same to the other. Angel then knelt down and was facing her waistline. He placed his hands in her stocking, slid them off and placed a kiss on every exposed part of her body. His hands went back up, slid into her panties and slid them down. Buffy was now left standing naked before him.

Angel then stood up facing her and started kissing her. Their bodies were crushed against each other. Her breasts were taunt and flushed against his chest. Buffy could feel his erection growing hard against her stomach. She wanted Angel now. Angel looked down at her and said, 

"Buffy are you..."

"Ready," she answered his statement.

"Yes."

Angel guided her to the bed. Buffy laid down waiting for Angel to take to ecstasy. Angel lay on top of her, but making sure not to crush her. He bent his head down and kissed her using his tongue to open her mouth. Their tongues intertwined with one another. He released the kiss, sucking on her bottom, and then going down her jaw and kissing her all the way down until he reached her breast. He started by licking, and then slowly suckled her nipple into his mouth. He missed the feeling of her breast on his mouth. He massaged the other one. 

"Oh, Angel."

He went to the other and continued his task. Buffy's fingers grasped his short, brown, spiky hair. She pulled him up and kissed him fiercely. Angel released the kiss. He started kissing down her chest, to her navel and reached her inner thigh. Buffy shuddered by his touch. He then went to other side of her thigh and did the same. Angel lifted his head to see Buffy's eyes, which were closed, but enjoying the feeling surging throughout her entire body. He gently parted her legs open, then placed his thumb and forefinger in her and gently rubbing her clit. He continued on by placing another finger and then another. His fingers went in and out of her in a swift motion. 

"Oh, God Angel. Don't stop."

He obliged and continued until Buffy reached her first orgasm. Buffy thought he was going to place himself in between her. That's not what happened. He kissed the confines of her body and gently suckled at her clit. Buffy screamed. 

"Angel!"

"Angel I need you now," she begged him. 

Angel continued a little bit more. Buffy's breathing became very erratic. Her hips bucked up and the touch of Angel's tongue on her clit she shivers down her spine. She reached another release of pleasure. 

"Angel please I'm begging you. I need you inside of me," she said between short breaths.

Angel rose up and gently placed him inside of her. He went in and out of her in gentle thrusts. Every time he went in he went in a little harder and faster. Both of them yelled out each other's names. They both climaxed at the same time. Angel gently moved away and hugged Buffy. 

"Angel," she said and kissed his chest.

"Hmm."

"I'm glad we worked things out. Speaking of working out, have you been working out again?" she asked. Buffy noticed how his body looked.

"I'm glad too. Yeah, I have been. When we fought I had to release my anger. I thought about us, but especially you. I dreamt about us making love. That's kind of the reason why I had trouble sleeping at nights." He kissed her head. 

"Really you did? I had trouble too. It's just that..." She rubbed her foot up his leg. 

"What? You can't. It's not that I don't want to." He raised his eyebrows. 

"No. I feel fine, actually pleasant numb. So no interruptions tomorrow?" she asked with a smile.

"No interruptions whatsoever. Will do whatever you want." He then placed his fingers in her blonde hair, cupped her cheek and kissed her.



What The Future Holds Ch. 19



19

The next morning things were definitely back to normal at The Reilly household. Buffy and Angel spent the night in each other's arms and stayed that way till morning. Buffy was the first to wake up, she leaned her head up, started kissing his jaw and then his lips. Angel felt Buffy's soft lips and started kissing and smiled. He deepened the kiss further and gently let go.

"Morning. Did I wake you?" she said innocently.

"Yeah, but I don't mind you waking me up," he replied.

Buffy reached up and started kissing him again. She pulled him close to her body not wanting to let go. She broke the kiss briefly.

"Angel?"

"Hmm."

"I went to see my Mom on Friday and I told her that I was pregnant. I haven't told anyone else yet."

Angel laughed. "I went to Geoffrey that day and told him the same thing. So when do you plan to tell your friends? You want to tell the today?" he said and raised his eyebrow.

"Nah. I'll call them and invite them to dinner this week. Besides you promised me no interruptions, remember?" Her eyes were gazing at him.

"How could I not forget? I'm the one that suggested it," he said smiling at her. 

"So what would you like to do?" He knew very well what she was thinking. He just figured that it'd be fun to ask.

Buffy was thinking. "Well mister I was thinking maybe we could have a repeat performance of last night," she said while her finger trailed down his soft lips, to his well-defined sculpted chest and lightly grazing his erection. The touch of Buffy's finger on him caused him to moan.

"Hmm. What is it that we did last night again?" He looked at her in confusion. 

"Angel! Don't tell me you forgot what we did last night? How could you?" she said pouting. She then turned around with her back facing him.

"Honey, trust me. There's no way I could forget what we did last night. It's engraved into my mind." He turned her around facing her. "I love you. No matter how many fights we have. I know the best part will be when we make up." He kissed her and said, "So does that answer your question." She just nodded her head. He leaned down and kissed her again. Let's just say that they both repeated last night's performance again. 

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel woke up and looked at the clock. It read 12:30 pm. It was the second they made love. He looked over at Buffy and wondered how someone that small could have such endurance. She was starting to show on her stomach. He couldn't believe that a little life was created between him and Buffy. He whispered to her stomach,

"Things are going to be different this time around. Buffy's not a slayer anymore, we have no demons or preferably vampires after us or jealous ex's separating us. Even though Gregory's not here with us. I know he'll watch over his baby brother or sister." He leaned his head down and laid a kiss on her stomach. Buffy felt the kiss, opened her eyes and saw Angel.

"Hey," she said. Her fingers went through his hair. She noticed that his head was laid on her stomach.

"Talking to the baby?" she asked him. He lifted his head and looked up at her. 

"Hey, yeah I was talking to our baby. Before you ask me. I'm not saying anything."

"Why not?" she demanded.

"Because it's between me and the baby."

"So you have a secret with our unborn child that I can't know about?"

"Yes." He kissed her. "I'm going to make us something to eat. So I'll see you in a few minutes."

"Why can't we stay here? We don't have to eat. Besides I'm not hungry," she whined and then her stomach growled.

Angel laughed. "Yeah, your not hungry. That's why I heard your stomach growling." He slipped into a t-shirt and sweatpants. He decided not to wear any underwear. It was pointless. He headed downstairs.

Buffy was contemplating on whether or not she should go downstairs. She got into her Scooby Doo pajamas and headed towards the kitchen.

~*~*~*~*~*

Angel was already setting two plates as he started their brunch. 

"Hey look who decided to join the real world."

"Yeah. I was bored! Since you're here. I figure I can watch you and be distracted."

Angel laughed at her comment. He made her bacon and eggs. He also made her blueberry muffins. Buffy stood up, sneaked up behind him and placed her small arms around his waist.

"Someone must be really hungry or you really miss me."

"I'm hungry. That's my reason."

"I'm crushed. You've hurt my feelings Buffy."

"Angel, honey you know I really didn't really mean it." She then kissed his shoulder.

~*~*~*~*~*

Afterwards they went to the living room and watched TV. Angel was stretched out on the sofa and Buffy lay on top of him. His arms were wrapped around her waist. Her head lay on his chest. After a couple hours both of them were getting bored.

"Angel honey I'm bored," she said and looked up at him. 

"Well what do you want to do?"

"Oh, I know. I'll check the messages." 'That's what she wants to do. I should've suggested something. Now I'm going to be bored,' Angel thought. She moved up on Angel's body and leaned over to reach the answering machine. Her body was sideways so Angel had a nice view of her behind.

"I like this idea of yours," he said with a smile.

Buffy turned, looked at him and laughed. She pushed the button on the answering machine and realized that they had three messages.

"Hey Buffy, Angel. It's Willow. I just wanted to say hi. Where are you guys? It's 10:00 am. Buffy call me. Bye!" BEEP!

"Hey Buffy. It's Cordelia. Where are you? Did Angel tie you to the bed? Call me." BEEP!

"Hello Buffy, Angel. It's Geoffrey. Congratulations on the baby. I guess things have worked out between you two. Call your Mom and I when you get this message." BEEP!

"That was an interesting bunch of messages. I guess I should return them," Buffy said. 

"Oh no you don't." Angel pulled her down.

"Like I said Buffy I don't want any interruptions," he said breathlessly with his mouth inches away from hers.

"Okay." She then lowered her head and kissed him. The kiss deepened even further with their tongues finding one another. Angel's hands left her waist, traveled up her back, and slid his fingers underneath her tank top. The feeling of his fingertips against her skin caused her to shiver. Buffy's hands roamed around the material of the t-shirt. They released from the kiss so Buffy could slide off his shirt. In return he slid off her tank top. She slid down and started to lay wet kisses up his chest and while her breast lightly grazed his chest

"Hmm. Buffy," he moaned.

His hands cupped her breasts and started kneaded them in between his fingers. Buffy's hips moved back and forth in a rhythmic pace. Angel's hands moved toward her hips and took off her pants. She rubbed her body against his erection. His body tensed up and became hard. Buffy gently placed herself inside of him. He placed his hands on her waist while her hips moved back and forth. 

"Hmm. Angel."

She started to speed things up, but Angel slowed down a bit. Buffy was getting frustrated with Angel wanting to slow things down. Finally Angel decided to give in and moved his hips forward. He placed his finger at her clit and gently rubbed it. 

"Oh, Angel! More. Faster." Buffy's breathing became erratic. As they reached their climaxes they called out each other's name. Buffy laid her head against Angel's damp chest. He placed a blanket on them and went to sleep. 

~*~*~*~*~*

As the evening approached Buffy and Angel were lying on the couch. Angel woke up and played with the strands of her hair and gently placed them behind her ear. Buffy stirred.

"Hey," she said sleepily.

"Hey yourself. You hungry?"

"No, but I can think of other things we can do," she said with a glint in her eyes.

Angel laughed. "I think you better eat something. Especially since now that you’re pregnant. Speaking of the baby have you seen Doctor Price lately?"

"Actually I have an appointment with her this week. Your right I'm hungry." She quickly got off him, pulled him up, demanding and said, 

"Come on. Make me something." She took Angel's t-shirt and placed it over her head. Angel took his sweatpants and put them on. 

"Yes, my queen." He bowed his head.

"Queen huh? I like this. I should be more commanding." Angel laughed.

Angel stepped in the kitchen, checked the fridge and saw what he could fix up for Buffy.

"I'm going to take a shower. Care to join me?" Buffy had this glint in her eyes when she said that.

"Buffy if I join you, you'll never eat and we'll wind up in bed again." 

"What's so bad about that?" she said with a smirk.

~*~*~*~*~*

Dinner was almost done and Angel was surprised that Buffy hadn't come downstairs yet. He was a bit worried. So he went upstairs and headed towards their bedroom. As he arrived he spotted her sitting in the bathtub, eyes closed, and her hair was pulled up. Angel quietly stepped inside and knelt beside her. Buffy sensed that he was in the room with her. He started kissing her hand slowly, trailing up to her forearm, then onto her shoulder, to her neck and then her lips. Buffy deepened the kiss even more by placing her hands and cupping his face. 

"Well I guess someone's awake," he said.

"Yep. So is dinner ready?" she said with a smile.

"Actually that's why I'm here. Get dressed and come down." He was getting ready to leave when she pulled him back down. She felt his fear go through her.

"Angel don't go," she said and her body was shaking all over.

"Honey, I'm not going anywhere." He grabbed a hold of her. 'Why is she reacting this way? She seemed fine this morning.'

"Come on let's get you dressed," He picked her up, dried her off and headed inside the bedroom. He found her pajamas and slipped them on her.

"Buffy are you okay?" he asked, concerned.

"I'm fine," she answered in a harsh tone.

"I'm sorry Angel. I didn't mean to yell at you. Let's go eat." 

~*~*~*~*~*

In the middle of the night Buffy started dreaming.

'Angel.' She heard her door; he approached and kissed her neck. Buffy turned her head for better access. He touched her thigh and then her breast. She woke up. This wasn't Angel.

'This won't hurt one bit.' 

She yelled, 'Angel!' But this time things were different. Angel wasn't there to rescue her. She woke up yelling, "Angel. Where are you?" Angel heard her scream. He woke up and saw Buffy. She looked scared. Her body was covered all in sweat.

"I'm right here." He grabs a hold of her and she started crying. He rubbed her back gently and whispered comforting words to her.

"I called out your name and you weren't there. I thought you left me," she said in fear. 

She cried for the rest of the night. Things were much better for the next two days. Buffy's nightmares about Ryan subsided. Angel was always by her side whenever she woke up in the middle of the night. He wondered if inviting their family and friends over would make her feel any better. Angel lightly kissed her lips.



What The Future Holds Ch. 20



20

"Morning my husband" 

"Morning. I was wondering are you feeling much better now?" he asked, concerned.

"Of course. I feel so much better especially when I have my protector," she said smiling. 

"Do you still want to invite everyone for dinner tomorrow night?" he asked.

"Yeah. Could you do me a favor and call our parents and Giles? I'll call Willow. She'll just tell the others."

He nodded. They both took their showers. Angel made breakfast and they ate. Since they were going to have a lot of people coming over he had to go grocery shopping. 

~*~*~*~*~*

The following day things went quickly. Buffy and Angel were getting ready for their guests this evening. Buffy had taken a shower and stepped out in a towel. Angel was downstairs putting the final touches on their dinner. He headed upstairs to get ready. As he approached the bedroom he spotted Buffy in her bra and panties. Her back was facing him. 

"I guess you're not ready."

"Angel you startled me. Aren't you going to get ready?"

"Well I was, but suddenly another thought had crossed my mind," he said with a smirk. He approached her and pushed her on the bed. 

"Angel, honey we don't have time for this. Everyone will be here soon."

"But I want you. I just spent two weeks without being near my wife," he said pouting. 

Buffy looked at him. She couldn't help but notice that he looked like a little boy doing that. It was so cute. She lifted her head up and kissed him. He kissed her back. His hands found the clasp of her bra and unhooked it. Her hands roamed over his back reaching for the hem of his sweater and tugging at it. 

"You know we better stop," she said breathlessly.

"Yeah your right," he said. They both continued on. She lifted the sweater off his back. Angel slid off her bra strap off her shoulders and started kissing down her breasts. 

"Angel we have to...oh just keep doing what your doing." From a distance you could hear the door being knocked from downstairs.

"Angel did you hear that?"

"Hmm. I didn't hear anything except for you," he said and smiled. 

"Angel I heard it again. Oh shit! It's probably our folks. Get up! I have to get dressed." Buffy pushed him off her. She quickly started to get dressed.

"Buffy calm down. Just let me put my sweater and I'll answer the door. Take your time in getting dressed," he said holding her shoulders. He gave her a quick kiss to calm her nerves.

~*~*~*~*~*

Downstairs you heard voices from the outside talking. 

"What's taking them so long?" Xander asked.

"Maybe they're getting ready," Willow answered.

"I bet those two are going at it like bunnies. You remember the last time we visited them."

Oz smacked his arm. "Man is that all you think about. You are so fixated in Buffy and Angel's sex life." Before Xander could respond Angel reached the door and opened it to find the faces of four of their friends.

"Hey guys. Come on in." The whole Scooby gang entered each of them saying their hellos or nods on the way in. 

"So what's the urgency that you guys had to tell us?" Willow asked.

"I can't tell. You'll just have to wait."

"So what were you two love birds doing? Were you two going at it like bunnies?"

Angel glared at him. He was about to answer when Buffy approached them. 

"Alexander Lavelle Harris how could ask such a question like that? Would you liked it if the tables were turned around and Angel asked you about how many times you've had sex with Cordelia?"

Angel looked over at his wife. He just loved how Buffy handled Xander. Buffy approached him and said, "Why don't you get ready. I'll go set the table." She gave him a quick kiss and he headed upstairs.

~*~*~*~*~*

As Angel stepped downstairs the door rang again. This time around it was their parents and Giles that appeared.

"Hey Mom, Dad, Giles. It's good to see you all." He embraced his parents and Giles and they entered the house. They all headed towards the living room and Angel went inside the kitchen. Angel silently walked over and wrapped his arms around her waist. 

"Hey there. I just wanted to tell you that our folks and Giles are here," he said and kissed her shoulder.

~*~*~*~*~*

Everyone was settled in the dining room and was starting to eat. The dinner tasted wonderful. As dinner was coming to an end Buffy glanced at Angel. Angel cleared his throat.

"I'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight. I guess you are wondering what surprise Buffy and I have in store. Buffy." He turned and looked at his wife.

"Well I guess there's no other way to say it. I'm pregnant."

Everyone shouted out his or congratulations. All the women hugged Buffy while all the men shook Angel's hand.

"Are you going to have baby shower?" Willow asked excitedly.

"When's the baby due?" Kristen asked.

"So Buffy after you have this one are you going to practice for another?" Xander asked. 

Angel glared at him. 'Does he have a brain?'

Buffy couldn't believe how she was bombarded with questions.

"Okay everyone calm down. I'll answer your questions. I don't know. Yes. November. Xander that's none of your business." 

To be continued...