Secrets. Surprises, & Eternal Love
Author: inell
Rating: [Adult] 94,183 words (2014-08-15)
Darn Near Perfect
Willow stretched out on the sofa and looked at Buffy. She was beginning to gain a lot of weight. Of course, she ate like she was feeding an army instead of two people. Willow smiled.
"I hate being pregnant. When is it going to end?"
"What now?"
"I can't wear any of my clothes! Can you believe that? I am as big as a house."
"No you aren't. That will be in another month or so." Dru said, winking at Willow.
If you had asked Willow in high school if she would ever be close friends with the crazy vampire that had killed a slayer, she would have you said you were nuts. Yet, here she was. Not only that, but Buffy was friends with Dru. Willow still had not seen Xander or Cordelia in weeks. Granted, Cordelia had called once to check on her. That was something. She had heard that they were both considering moving to LA. Getting away from Sunnydale and all the bad memories. She wished they would. It hurt her alot to think of how they were treating her. It wasn't even like she was a normal blood sucking vampire. Hell, the only blood she drank was from Spike and Angel.
"You hoo.....walking dead?"
Willow rolled her eyes. Buffy had a slew of nicknames for her now. She wondered how Angel had made it without killing Xander. "Yes, Omar?"
"Dead girl."
"Chubby."
"Ohh....I am not fat!"
"Ok...ok....pleasantly plump?" Willow said, smiling innocently.
"GIRLS!" Dru said. "Be nice. Now, why don't we go shopping? The boys will be gone for a few more hours. Nic said they were going to watch a baseball game."
Willow and Buffy stuck their tongues out at each other and then smiled at Dru. "Yes mommy" they said, smiling.
Dru just shook her head and turned to go. They laughed and followed her. They needed to get Buffy some clothes that fit. Her little skirts and tank tops were out of the question.
"If we're good can we get ice cream mother?" Buffy asked, a sparkle in her eye.
"Ohh...yeah....please please please."
Dru looked at them. "I am glad I never had children. You two are too much work." she said seriously.
"But you love us don't you mother?" Willow asked smiling impishly.
"Yes dear." Dru said, smiling in return. She enjoyed her time here very much.
"Let's go. I'll drive." Buffy said, briefly hugging Dru.
"No. Not that. Please. I all ready died once. I can't die again. I'm too young."
"Willow...get your scrawny dead ass in the car!" Buffy demanded.
Willow smiled and got in the front seat. When Buffy turned on the car, Willow leaned over and said, "My ass isn't scrawny, slayer. Oh wait...compared to yours I guess it is." She ducked back as Buffy swung at her.
Dru started to laugh and soon they joined her. Buffy rolled her eyes. "Just wait. When I can see my feet again, I'll kick your ass, little girl."
"So scared...." Willow said, smiling back at her friend.
* * * * *
Willow sat at the table and watched Buffy dancing with Luc. This was the first time she had been to the Bronze in months. She felt someone behind her, and smiled at Spike.
"Slayer is starting to look like Moby Dick" he said snickering.
"Spiiiike." Willow warned. She couldn't handle another evening of reassuring Buffy that she didn't resemble a house. "Let's dance." She pulled him onto the floor.
A slow number began. She wrapped her arms around his neck and they began to move. She felt someone move up behind her. She knew it was Angel. She felt his arms go around her stomach. Soon, the three were dancing together. She wondered how weird that must look to everyone. (Golly...I could go on Jerry Springer....) she laughed lightly at that thought.
"Luv?" Spike looked at her questioningly.
"Just a silly thought. This is nice."
Angel smiled into her hair. He agreed. When the song ended, they went back to the table, Willow taking the seat between the two men. Soon, Buffy had rejoined her bringing Luc.
"Hey there." She greeted.
"Buffy." "Slayer"
Luc nodded at the two vampires. He looked to make sure Buffy was ok. Lately, she had been growing tired very easily. He didn't want her to injure herself.
Buffy smiled. She knew that Luc was looking after her. He was worse than her father had ever been. She liked it.
"So, have you thought of a name for the brat yet?" Spike asked.
Buffy rolled her eyes. This time, she wouldn't argue with him. Instead, she smiled sweetly, "Yes. I am going to name her Tyler Rose. I plan on calling her Rose though."
Willow smiled. Buffy had all ready told her this. She had wanted to call the baby Willow, but Willow had said no. So, Buffy had decided on Rose, the first part of Willow's last name. Buffy wanted her daughter to have some connection to her dearest friend.
"Rose....that's cute." Spike said. "I'm surprised it is something that simple."
"Well, I guess I'm just full of surprises." Buffy said smiling.
Spike groaned. "Can we leave yet?" he asked his wife.
"Why? Aren't you having fun?"
"I can think of other things that would be much more fun." he said sexily.
Angel ran his hand up her back, caressing the back of her neck.
Willow got up and looked at Buffy. "I'll call you tomorrow. We can go to the school and register."
"Do you really think I should take classes this term? I mean, what with the baby and all."
"I'm taking them and I'm dead. So, no excuses. You aren't due until Winter Break. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye Luc. Make sure she gets home safely."
"Will do."
Buffy watched as they left and laughed. "Do you think they are ever going to lose that horniness?"
"Probably not. They seem to enjoy it."
"Yeah...but geesh....I don't know how she can deal with them both." Buffy smiled. "Let's dance, while I still can."
* * * * *
"I know. I am a prick. A selfish, coldhearted bastard. I am scum. Worse than that, I am the germ that lives in scum. I wouldn't blame you if you shut the door in my face and never spoke to me again. I deserve that."
Willow had to smile. "I was thinking more along the lines of a gutter slug, but yours works too."
Worried brown eyes got a hopeful gleam, "You made a funny.....does that mean I'm forgiven?"
"No." his face fell, "It means you can now work at being forgiven."
"Wills....what do I need to do? I miss you. I admit that I reacted very badly. I was horrid. I wanted to come the week after, but I was so ashamed at how I treated you."
"Xan..."
"No, I need to say this. When Cor and I started talking about leaving Sunnydale, I knew I needed to talk to you. I doubt we leave. Our life is here. But, I realized how much I regret not having you as my friend. I'll understand if I am too late. I will accept that. I just needed to make sure you were ok. Are you ok?"
"Yes. I've missed you too. It really hurt me...what you did. I can't promise that it will ever be the same, but I am willing to try. Why don't you come in and we'll talk."
"Are the bloodhounds here?"
"No. They went to watch a hockey game with Nic and the boys. Your neck is safe."
Xander followed Willow inside. She had hardly changed. He couldn't believe he had been so stupid. "You look good Wills."
"Thanks. Being dead brings out that sweet glow I guess." she said laughing.
He looked surprised. "You can joke about it?"
"Xander, it happened. I am here and that is all that matters. In the beginning, I wanted to die. I felt so lost. Spike and Angel wouldn't let me. It took some time, but I am ok with it. Hell, I feel more alive now than I did through most of high school."
"I'm glad you're happy and alive. I don't know what I would have done if Nic hadn't come along."
"No what ifs. Its a rule in this house. So, you don't think you and Cordelia will be moving?"
Xander sat back and talked to Willow about what had been going on in his life over the past two months. She returned the favor. Time slipped by as they tentatively began to rebuild their friendship.
* * * * *
Willow watched Angel sleeping. He had such a peaceful expression on his handsome face. She had met Xander and Buffy and Cordelia for lunch. It had been nice to catch up, just like old times. When she got home, Spike was waiting for her. He told her that he was meeting Nic. They were talking about converting some of the warehouse district into shopping areas. She was glad that Nic had asked Spike for his opinion. She was even more thrilled that Spike had agreed to look at the property with Nic. There was still a bit of tension between the two men, but Spike had eased up a bit when he realized that Nic was nothing like his own sire. Nic still treated Willow the same as he had before. They were a bit closer now, but they had been friends before.
Willow looked at Angel again. The sheet was pushed down around his waist. He was laying on his stomach, his face resting on one arm. She loved his back. She ran her hand lightly over his tattoo. He moved a bit, but didn't awaken. She ran her tongue over the design. This time, his eyes flew open.
"Willow..." he warned. She smiled at him.
She moved her mouth over his muscular back...down to his firm ass. "Don't move" she warned. She kissed one cheek then the other. Nipping at the flesh, drawing a thin line of blood. He groaned into the pillow. She wet her finger and moved it over his hole. She was amazed when he arched up toward her finger.
"Angel..."
"Huh?" he whispered hoarsely.
"Why does Spike never take you? I mean, back here? You seem into it...."
Surprised, he rolled over and faced her. "Spike is my childe. As his sire, I am granted access to him. Luckily for me, he fights it. I love to dominate him. I have let him have me a few times before. It is not unheard of. It is considered a weakness though. I will happily give him release with my mouth, but I guess I am still stuck in the old way of thinking. Why?"
"Just curious. I love when he fucks me there. Never thought I would. He fills me so completely. It is almost painful, but the pleasure is fantastic. I just wondered why you felt you didn't deserve that pleasure." She paused a moment before continuing, " I had this dream that you were fucking me...so hard....Spike was fucking you, I could see both of your faces as I came..."
Angel thought over Willow's words. Soon, he felt her mouth on his cock. Her hands pushed him against the bed. "Enough talking....I want to fuck." she said, looking at him with her innocent face.
She positioned herself over his erection, thrusting down. His hand came up to her breasts, kneading at them. His thumb and finger twisting her nipples painfully. She cried out. One of his hands went to her hip. He held her as he began to thrust up forcefully. The image of what she had been describing filled his mind. He heard her moan his name, and his control snapped. He flipped her over and shoved into her as deep as he could. He rained bites along her collarbone and breasts. Soon, they both climaxed powerfully. As Angel lay beside her, he felt her hand on his ass.
* * * * *
Willow looked around at her family and smiled. They were all here. It was an engagement part for Xander and Cordelia, since her death had upset the previous one.
"Those two deserve each other" Spike mumbled in her ear. He was not happy that she had accepted Xander back into her life. He still resented the boy for hurting her so much and refusing to give her a chance.
"Spike....he's not perfect. He made a mistake. Its nothing like it used to be, but I did miss him."
"I know pet. He just pisses me off. he hurt you and now acts like it was nothing."
"My knight in shining armor" she said, kissing him lightly.
He smiled. "I think its more tarnished than shining."
"Willow?"
She turned towards Buffy. "Yes?"
"Just wanted to make sure you were ok. Its only been a week since that jackass apologized..."
Willow had to laugh. "You're starting to sound like Spike! He was just asking the same thing."
Buffy looked at the blond vampire and smiled. "Well, I guess it could be worse. She could have compared me to Cordelia."
Spike shuddered. "I wouldn't even wish that one on you slayer."
Buffy and Willow laughed. "Spike be nice."
"Always pet."
Willow looked at Buffy and rolled her eyes. "He's impossible."
Buffy put her arm around Willow's shoulders and patted her softly. "I know. Poor Willow. Two impossible men to deal with. Good thing you're so patient."
Willow shook her head. "No I'm not. I just make sure that they're scared of me."
Buffy laughed. "C'mon, dance with the pregnant lady." she pulled Willow out on to the dance floor. They began to sway to the music losing themselves in the beat.
Spike felt Angel come up behind him.
"Getting chummy with the slayer huh?" Angel asked smirking.
"Shut up Peaches. Only for Willow."
"Well, we could go torture Xander for a couple hours. I think I'd enjoy that immensely." Angel said, watching the boy in disgust.
"Can't. All ready asked. Willow threatened to fuck him if we even got close."
"What?"
Spike smiled. "Little vixen knew it was the only threat that would work."
Angel had to laugh. Willow had gotten much smarted in dealing with them both.
The men watched their lover dance with Buffy. Suddenly, Angel asked, "Does Willow know?"
"Know what?"
"That Buffy is in love with her?"
Spike thought a minute. "No. I don't think she thinks it is anything other than friendship. How did you know? I thought I was the only one who saw it."
Angel smiled ruefully. "Buffy used to look at me that way. She has always been close to Willow, I guess she finally allowed it to progress to the next step. I always thought she had feeling for her."
"Nah, I don't know if it is like that....I think she's just needy right now. Going through Hell and Willow is the one pulling her out, standing beside her. I think it is more a gratitude and friendly kind of love. Not a passionate romantic thing. I think Willow would sense the latter."
"You're probably right. Hell, who doesn't love Willow? She sort of makes it impossible not to love her."
Spike and Angel shared a smile. "And she's ours." Spike said, cockily.
"Yep....ours."
Willow noticed their smiles and had to chuckle. (Typical men....Why won't they realized that they are really mine?)