Sunnydale After Dark
Summary: Buffy and Spike are finally getting married! As they prepare for the big day, they reflect on their time together - the highs and lows, the good and the bad - but most importantly, how being together helped them to be their best selves.
Categories: All Human
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Ensemble - BtVS
Genres: Dramedy, Established Relationship, Fluffy, Friendship, HEA/HFN, Lighthearted, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Human!Spike, Sexual Situations
Completed: Yes Chapters: 29
Word count: 166,007 Hit Count: 44,520 ePub Downloads: 17
Published: 08/07/22 Updated: 10/18/22


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Story Notes: I first published this story in May 2003 and I thought it was time to revisit it! I've been editing a lot, adding more to it (including some spicy spice). I want to be very clear that this fic is schmoopy. There's no getting around it. It's a story about a well-established couple and how they got to be that way. A lot of plot points are used from the show in this AH universe and everyone is in it. There is some angst here and there, but this is mostly a heart-warmer which was written in response to the end of the show happening and knowing I would be getting my heart torn out. I needed the mush!
I should be posting as I get chapters edited/betad. I hope you enjoy it! 

Many, many thanks to Ali for betaing (and for being an encouraging voice for the story 19 years ago!)
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Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

1. Chapter 1 - Six months by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 4,607 Hit Count: 1,712 Published: 08/07/22

2. Chapter 2 - The name game by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 6,318 Hit Count: 1,637 Published: 08/09/22

3. Chapter 3 - Not a date by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 3,823 Hit Count: 1,661 Published: 08/11/22

Here's the first flashback of the story!

4. Chapter 4 - It's called compartmentalizing by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 1 Word Count: 6,728 Hit Count: 1,615 Published: 08/12/22

5. Chapter 5 - Get a clue by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 1 Word Count: 3,710 Hit Count: 1,627 Published: 08/14/22

6. Chapter 6 - Friends are family by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 4,329 Hit Count: 1,604 Published: 08/15/22

7. Chapter 7 - More rope by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 4,819 Hit Count: 1,641 Published: 08/18/22

8. Chapter 8 - Promgrenade by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 8,251 Hit Count: 1,658 Published: 08/20/22

9. Chapter 9 - Slam(mer) by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 6,269 Hit Count: 1,621 Published: 08/23/22

10. Chapter 10 - Bang In by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 1 Word Count: 3,933 Hit Count: 1,662 Published: 08/25/22

11. Chapter 11 - Break-ups and make ups by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 6,072 Hit Count: 1,598 Published: 08/27/22

12. Chapter 12 - Can’t have your cake and eat it, too by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 4,636 Hit Count: 1,649 Published: 08/30/22

13. Chapter 13 - Happy Sexoween! (Part 1) by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 8,861 Hit Count: 1,652 Published: 08/31/22

This particular flashback chapter is a monster, so it's being split into two parts. I hope you enjoy it!

14. Chapter 14 - Happy Sexoween! (Part 2) by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 10,138 Hit Count: 1,641 Published: 09/04/22

15. Chapter 15 - Nine by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 6,162 Hit Count: 1,641 Published: 09/11/22

Um...so I didn't post this one before the chapter I did post. Splitting up chapter 13 screwed me all up. So....my bad. Blerghhhhh.

16. Chapter 16 - Stupid wrenches by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 3,009 Hit Count: 1,540 Published: 09/08/22

17. Chapter 17 - Baby, you can drive my car by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 8,448 Hit Count: 1,574 Published: 09/11/22

A little bonus as I accidentally skipped posting chapter 15 (Nine) so please read that here! :) Sorry for the confusion. Note to self: when splitting up chapters, make each one its own chapter. ;)

18. Chapter 18 - Shirty by scratchmeout - Likes: 3 Comments: 4 Word Count: 5,292 Hit Count: 1,556 Published: 09/16/22

19. Chapter 19 - We can work it out. by scratchmeout - Likes: 3 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,732 Hit Count: 1,538 Published: 09/20/22

20. Chapter 20 - Some guy named Warren (Part 1) by scratchmeout - Likes: 3 Comments: 5 Word Count: 6,965 Hit Count: 1,479 Published: 09/27/22

Warning: We're dealing with Warren in the next two chapters, so I wanted to add a TW for those who may be sensitive to his toxic behavior as we get into this flashback - unwanted advances, verbal abuse, and violence. You can skip these two chapters if that bothers you. The story has already established what Warren did to Buffy and Tara. This is the flashback that provides the whole picture and I wanted you to be aware of that before you started to read.

21. Chapter 21 - Some guy named Warren (Part 2) by scratchmeout - Likes: 3 Comments: 6 Word Count: 5,859 Hit Count: 1,519 Published: 09/28/22

Warning: This is the last time we have to deal with Warren, but still wanted to add a TW for those who may be sensitive to his toxic behavior as we get into this flashback - unwanted advances, verbal abuse, and violence. You can skip these two chapters if that bothers you. The story has already established what Warren did to Buffy and Tara. This is the flashback that provides the whole picture and I wanted you to be aware of that before you started to read. 

22. Chapter 22 - 50/50 by scratchmeout - Likes: 3 Comments: 6 Word Count: 7,377 Hit Count: 1,425 Published: 10/01/22

23. Chapter 23 - Giddy by scratchmeout - Likes: 3 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,355 Hit Count: 1,359 Published: 10/04/22

24. Chapter 24 - A regular, boring day by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 3,569 Hit Count: 1,448 Published: 10/07/22

25. Chapter 25 - Oh baby, baby by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 4,249 Hit Count: 1,359 Published: 10/08/22

26. Chapter 26 - A tale of two parties by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 5,876 Hit Count: 1,318 Published: 10/10/22

27. Chapter 27 - Rehearsal by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 2 Word Count: 7,691 Hit Count: 1,255 Published: 10/14/22

28. Chapter 28 - I'd marry you with paper rings (Part 1) by scratchmeout - Likes: 2 Comments: 0 Word Count: 6,977 Hit Count: 1,283 Published: 10/16/22

29. Chapter 29 - I'd marry you with paper rings (Part 2) by scratchmeout - Likes: 4 Comments: 4 Word Count: 4,952 Hit Count: 1,248 Published: 10/18/22