"I'm sorry, Angel," Buffy began, "But I just remembered that my Mom wanted me to come home early to do this thing with her, and since it's not early anymore, I really should get home. Bye."
"But Buffy, wait !"
"Sorry, gotta go."
Buffy walked towards Spike and said to him :
"Wait a couple minutes, then meet me outside."
Spike was getting used to this. It wasn't the first time it happened. He waited a few minutes and then walked outside and met Buffy in the alley.
"Thank God you were there !" Buffy said, "One more minute and I was gonna explode."
"Why don't you just tell him ?"
"I don't know, he always looks at me with those puppy eyes. Make me yack !"
"Then dust him ! 'Cuz if you dont, I will !"
"Jealous ?"
"Jealous of what ? Your 'undates' with Soul-boy ?"
"Yeah, I know, this is getting ridiculous. I should just tell him that this isn't working out."
"You should, 'cuz then, we would have more time to ourselves."
"Time to do what ?"
Angel had been in the alley the whole time. Heard every word Buffy said.
"Oh my God, Angel. It's not what you think."
"Oh I bet it is ! What are you doing with Spike ? And time to do what ?"
"Nothing. Time to do nothing and you know why ? Because nothing is going on. Right Spike ?"
"No. Buffy, tell him the truth."
"But this is the truth !"
"Buffy ! He probably heard our conversation, so just get it over with."
"Okay. This is hard. Um, Angel, the truth is that for the past few weeks, Spike and I have been, kinda, you know, planning our wedding."
"WHAT ?! You're getting married ?! I'm so gonna kill you, Spike !"
"Hey, takes two to tango."
"I can't believe this." Angel began, "This is a nightmare. This is... My world is spinning."
"C'mon, it's not that bad." Spike said, "At least Buffy's happy with me."
"Buffy, how could you not tell me ? I didn't even know that Spike was back in town !"
"You didn't ? Everyone did. It's just that I didn't know how to tell you. And when you said we should go on 'un-dates', I realized that you weren't over me. So, I started seeing Spike, and things got a little more serious and we decided to get married."
"You can't get married with a vampire !"
"Well, that's when the real suprise comes in. I actually told Willow that Spike and I were thinking of getting married, so she found a spell that made him human again."
"I know I've already said it before, but WHAT ?!"
"Yeah, mate. I've got a real heart beat !"
"Oh my God, you're actually getting married. With Spike ! I gotta sit down."
"We're in an alley, you can't sit down."
"Then I won't sit down but... Oh my God !"
"What ?"
"No, nothing, it's just that I still can't believe what's happening. Buffy, you're gonna get married ! Does your Mom know ?"
"Yes, I told her. She really likes Spike, and she thinks that he and I are made for each other."
"What about Giles ? Does Giles know ?"
"It was his idea to make Spike human gain."
"What about Xander ? I'm sure he disagrees."
"Well, actually..."
"No, don't tell me, he and Spike are best friends, right ?"
"Right."
"Oh my God ! I didn't believe it until you said it !"
"Look, mate. This is getting ridiculous. Sure, Buffy and I are getting married but it's old news ! Get over it ! And while you're at it, get over yourself !"
"I still can't believe it !"
"Do you have any idea how many times you've said that ?"
"I know, but oh my God !"
"Look, Buffy. If I hear another one of those 'oh my God', I'm gonna throw up, so I'm leaving. Uh, are you coming to my place tonight ?"
"No, school night."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
Angel waited till Spike was gone and started talking again.
"Okay, now please, Buffy, tell me he forced you."
"He didn't force me ! We're in love with each other !"
"You're pregnant, right ?"
"No I am not ! Why can't you just accept that I love Spike ?"
"Because ! I thought you were my girl."
"First of all, I'm not anyone's girl. Second of all, since when are we a couple ?"
"Since... We've always been a couple, but we can't be together, that's all."
"Okay, let me get this clear : we're a couple who can't see each other ?"
"Yes."
"No. We're not a couple, we've never been a couple and we'll never be a couple ! And when did you become so possessive ? "
"I'm not possessive."
"Look, it's getting late, I gotta go home. Goodnight."
Angel was crushed. The love of his un-dead life was getting married. With Spike ! He waited till sunrise and then just walked right into the light. He was dust before he knew it.
Spike and Buffy did get married and lived happily ever after.