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I am so sorry for the wait, but real life has been a whole lot of drama! Well I'm back now! Without further adieu here is chapter 6!
It didn’t take long for Buffy to come up with a plan, she was going to throw a Christmas party for Charlie, even though it wasn’t Christmas. She was going to plant mistletoe in every place she could think of, and not just any mistletoe. Buffy heard of magic mistletoe, that whenever anyone walked under it, as long as the person they desired, and in kind, desired them, the person would be drawn to the other, under the mistletoe.

Buffy thought this plan was fool proof, well at least she hoped it was. The mistletoe's leaves were lacy and glittery. She also had back-up plans in case the mistletoe didn’t work, but she was pretty sure it would.

Spike could tell Buffy was up to something, but for the life, er un-life, of him he couldn’t figure out what it was. Every time he asked, she started giggling and telling him he would find out soon. Well that just wasn’t bloody well soon enough, to which she would smile, fondly pat him on his cheek, and go back to planning whatever the bloody hell it was she was planning.

God how he wished that was the only thing on his mind. Angel, he shuddered, was starting to worry him. He was acting more like his un-souled self. Spike had been trying to get Charlie away from the Poof, but every time he said something, she would say she could handle it, and the only time they saw each other was when she was reading by the fireplace.

What she failed to tell him was that Angel had been borrowing books from her, and they had been discussing what they thought about them, often getting into heated debates.

He could feel something coming, and it wasn't good. He had been working the demon network, and hadn't been able to hear anything about any new baddies coming to town. 'Oh Lord, I'm spending WAY to much time with the Scoobies,' Spike shook his head as he headed towards the Summers home.

Buffy was happy with the out come of her decorating, everything was perfect. She turned as she heard the front door unlock, she ran to open it knowing it was her mom and sister. Dawn and Joyce stumbled into the entry way loaded with bags. “Oh great the food, let me take that from you,” Buffy said happily, as she took all the bags that were weighing the other Summers women down. Dawn huffed in annoyance. As she followed Buffy to the kitchen.

“Your lucky the decorations look so good, other wise I would be so pissed that you didn't come with us to get the food. I mean really, do we need this much food?” Dawn asked, more like whined.

“Yes we do. There will be about 16 people.” Buffy said as she started to plate some of the food.

“Oh, right. Who's Xander bringing again?” Dawn asked as she helped her sister with the food.

“I have no idea, but Anya didn't look to happy about it,” Buffy said frowning.

“You don't think he's bringing a girl do you? That would be so wrong, poor Anya.” Buffy nodded, for she had thought the same as her sister.

They looked at the back door as it opened. Buffy grinned as Spike came through, with beautifully wrapped gifts under his arm. Spike put the gifts down and gave Buffy a sweet kiss hello. It ended when Dawn mumbled, “Ugh, get a room.”

“Well, I would nibblet, but your sister said no, hmm, mmm, hmm hum.” Buffy slapped her hand over his mouth before he could finish. She quickly took her hand back after he licked it. This caused Dawn to laugh, along with Spike. Buffy let a few giggles escape, as she went back to work. “I'm going to go put these gifts in the living room and come back to help with the food,” Spike said as he grabbed the gifts, and looked at the numerous bags of food.

With the three of them working together the food was plated and placed on the dining room table quickly. Joyce came downstairs intending to help after she had dressed for the party, but found there wasn't anything to do. She smiled and wrapped her arms around her daughters, as Spike placed the last plate on the table. “Oh, this looks absolutely lovely,” Spike smiled at Buffy, love shinning in his eyes, Buffy looked shyly at him. Joyce was so happy she finally found someone, that loves her, loves everything about her. Joyce was pulled from her musings as the door bell rang. “I'll get it, you three relax,” Joyce stated as she walked to the door.

“Hello Mrs. Summers,” the group at the door chimed. Joyce smiled and waved them in-side.

“Hello Cordelia, and Wesley was it? Now I know the two of you work with Angel,” Joyce smile, she looked at dark skinned man first, “You must be Gunn, and you must be Fred,” she looked at the shy girl standing next to Gunn. “It is so nice to meet all of you, please call me Joyce.” She smiled, and took their coats, telling them that there was food in the dining room, and they were welcome to explore if they wished. Just as she finished hanging the coats, the door rang again, she opened the door, to find Rupert, Charlie and Angel, on the other side, she motioned them in asking for their coats.

Angel didn't have a coat so he tried to assist Charlie out of her coat, which she immediately refused, moving away. Charlie handed her coat to Joyce, with a soft 'thank you', Joyce smiled in return, she moved to where the noise was coming from, in search of her brother, with Angel following, with a small frown marring his features. Joyce heard Rupert chuckle, and turned to him, seeing him put his coat up, “You should have seen them when I arrived, it was quite a scene, he was trying to open her door for her, and she refused to get out unless he let her get her 'own damn door'. They remind me of Spike and Buffy a bit,” Rupert said fondly, there was a chorus of, 'do not's drifting out to them, “You look beautiful tonight Joyce,” he said as he kissed her on the cheek. She blushed in response.

There was a banging at the door, and Rupert rolled his eyes, already knowing who it was, he waved Joyce off, and answered the door, and saw, Willow, Tara, Anya, Xander, and some boy. 'I do not have a good feeling about this, and judging by the look of Anya, she doesn't either. Poor girl could do so much better,' Giles shook his head as he waved them in. He assisted Joyce in taking their guests coats, he glared at Xander as he took his coat.

“Now that everyone's here, why don't we gather in the living room,” Joyce called out. Xander was about to protest, until Anya elbowed him in the side, Giles tried to fight off the grin, but failed. Spike and Buffy lead the group out of the dining room and into the living room. As they passed, Giles looked at the boy, and saw hatred, and something he hoped he never would see, envy. Giles followed, wanting, no, needing, to speak with Spike, they needed to keep their eyes on the boy. Giles quickly and quietly informed Spike, of coarse Buffy heard it but, thankfully didn't try and stop them.

'I should have known the pillock would bring someone! Trying to make Buffy date normal, ha I am her normal!' Spike and the Slayer went to Angel and Charlie who were bickering in the corner. Spike grinned. Buffy did as well when she looked up and saw the magic mistletoe. Buffy nudged him in the side, and pointedly looked up, Spike groaned, which caused the bickering pair to look at them, and look at were Spike was.

Angel grinned, Charlie groaned. “May I give you a kiss?” He asked, and quickly added, before she got pissed off again, “On the cheek!” She reluctantly nodded, and tilted her head to the side. He slowly leaned down, and kissed her cheek softly, and sweetly. He pulled back grinning, “Thank you.” They turned to look at the blond couple, when Spike let out a soft growl.

“Did you need something?” Charlie asked her brother.

“Yeah, Giles, thinks the boy is up to something, he warned us, and I'm warning you,” Spike answered.

“Who's the guy he brought? He lathered on to much cologne, my nose hurts,” Angel pouted, rubbing said nose.

“No kidding. You think he's trying to get lucky?” Spike asked wiggling his eyebrows at Buffy.

She scrunched up her nose, “I hope not! Why the hell did he bring him anyway?” She asked.

“No idea, pet,” Spike answered. “I'm going to go get us something to snack on,” he turned to Charlie, “do you want anything, Pumpkin?”

Charlie smiled, “No, I'm good.”

“Alright I'll be back in jiffy.” Spike sauntered away, Buffy stared until she couldn't see him no more. She glared playfully at Charlie when she started to giggle. She was about to say something when she felt a tap on her shoulder, she turned and saw the guy who was with Xander.

“Um, hi, do you need something?” Buffy asked playing the good hostess.

“Hi, I'm Nick, um Xander, said you needed a date tonight, so he thought we would hit it off, but I see you already have one. I'm sorry, he told me you had agreed, I thought you should know.” Nick stated.

Buffy was shocked. “This is the first I've heard of you, I'm sorry, and my date is my boyfriend. I'm sorry you were brought here under false pretenses, but please enjoy the party, there is plenty of food in the dining room, please help yourself,” Buffy smiled at him, “and thank you for telling me, I really do appreciate it.”

“It's no problem, at least now I know why Anya was so angry. I'm still not sure why she doesn't dump him, the entire ride over every time she opened her mouth to say something, he would interrupt her,” Nick shook his head in disgust, “I don't like men who abuse women, especially emotionally. Thanks for the offer of staying, but I think I'll head home, here's my number, maybe we could all hang out at the Bronze or something? I would like to get to know you guys.” Nick said as he handed Buffy a business card.

“Sure, we will get in touch with you soon!” Buffy smiled and walked him to the door. Spike came into the hall with a plate full of food.

“Leaving so soon mate?” Spike asked when he saw the boy putting on a coat.

“Yeah, I'm sure Buffy will tell you why, I'm Nick by the way. I gave Buffy my number, I hope to see you two again, it'd be nice to know more people outside of construction,” he laughed.

“Nice to meet you, name's Spike,” he put out his hand, and shook Nicks, “I'm sure we'll see each other soon, have a good night.” Before he left Spike asked him, “do me a favor mate call a cab, there are a lot of nasties out at night, don't really want to read about your body in the newspaper tomorrow.”

“Yeah sure, OK, um, wheres the phone?” Nick asked.

“Kitchen, on the wall, Joyce is in there, she'll point you in the right direction.” Spike assured with a nod.

“Thanks,” Nick walked towards the kitchen and called a cab, 5 minutes later, he was out the door, in the cab and on his way home.

“That was so sweet Spike,” Buffy said, after she gave him a kiss under the mistletoe.

“Yeah, well I heard what the boy said, and he got some respect from me for telling you the truth.” Spike smiled down at her, and pushed a few wisps of hair that had fallen out of her messy bun. “Have I told you how gorgeous you look tonight?”

“Hmm, yes you have, and I do so love hearing you say it.” Buffy had hoped he would like the knee length black skirt, and red silk blouse, all tied in with a pair of black boots.

“Oh good, wouldn't want to be shirking my boyfriend responsibilities, now would I?” Spike asked, raising his scarred eyebrow.

“No we wouldn't,” Buffy leaned up to kiss him, their breath mingling, lips barely touching.

“Hey have you seen Nick?” And the moment was gone.

Spike rested his forehead against Buffy's, sighed and turned his head to look at the interrupter, and growled. “What do you want you pillock? Can't you see we're a little busy?”

Xander looked pissed, “I don't really care, and I wasn't asking you any way.” Xander looked at Buffy, “Have you seen Nick? He's a really good guy, I think you'll like him!” He grinned.

“Oh I'm sure I will. You know he came up to me earlier, and he had some very interesting information, want to know what he said?” Buffy asked him grinning. Xander visibly gulped, and shook his head. “Well I'll tell you any way. He told me that you brought him here under the impression that he was going to be my date, he also informed me that you told him I was all for it. Now why on earth would you say that?” The Slayer had come out to play, and Spike grinned from the sidelines, he turned and noticed Angelus and his sister also watching from the side as well.

“I don't know what your talking about, I'm sure you heard him wrong?” Xander was getting nervous, he had never faced off with the Slayer, and he was scared.

“I don't think so, Charlie and I heard him loud and clear, he even made sure we did.” Angel said, grinning, he loved making the boy uncomfortable.

Xander turned to glare at them, but held back when Angels eyes flashed gold. That didn't stop him from saying, “Yeah well who asked you anyway!”

By this time, the others converged around the entry-way. Except for Giles and Anya, they all had looks of shock on there face.

“Xander, I'm with Spike, I chose Spike! No one has ever told you who to pick. You have no right!” Buffy seethed. She felt Spike come up behind her, and calmed down.

“I have a right because you pick demons, instead of actual good humans!” Xander screeched.

The house was quite. Anya let out a little sob as Joyce wrapped her arms around the ex-demon, Giles stood next to them, and placed his hand on her shoulder, as he glared at Xander.

“Ahn, I don't mean you, your human now, you have a soul.” Xander tried to placate his girl-friend, he went to put his hand on her shoulder and she flinched away from him. He dawned a pissed off look, “Your going to treat me like that?! After everything I've done for you?” He went to grab her, but felt a fist connect with his nose. He jerked back holding his nose. Giles stood in front of Anya and Joyce, with a deadly look on his face.

“Get out of my house,” the Slayer said, in a deadly calm voice. Spike held the door open, as Angel stood near Xander, ready to physically through him out. Xander stalked out of the house, but everyone knew this wouldn't be the last time they saw him.


Chapter End Notes:
I hope you enjoyed the chapter, please leave a review, they help me keep writing! It will probably be a month or so before I have the next chapter done.

Thank you for reading!

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