A Little Bit of Shopping (Dani and Angel)

Dani had the day off again so she decided she would do some shopping, she dropped Alyce off with Makota and told her she would be back later. Dani of course made sure it was alright with Angel first, he said it was fine and she asked him to join her for the shopping trip so they could have a little husband/wife time together. He agreed and said when his shift was done he'd join her.

Dani had decided to wear casual clothes today, she left her hair down as she walked along main street. She did a bit of window shopping and turned into a small little shop. She didn't have a lot of bags nor did she have very little bags. Dani looked around and noticed it was an antique shop, she looked at all the various things and hummed along softly to some tune that got stuck in her head.

Dani stopped walking as she stumbled upon a old music box that reminded her of the one she had gotten Alyce before she was born. She picked it up and held it in her hands, humming away as she inspected it, knowing if Angel happened to stumble into the same store he would know exactly where she was from her humming.

Angel had finished a few last pieces of paperwork that he needed to do because he was suppose to meet his wife for some shopping and maybe something to eat. He was not sure whom he paid off to get a couple of days off, while he had to do all the work. He smirked at the thought. He changed his clothes and was wearing his tight jeans and a blue shirt and went in search of his wife.

Angel could easily find his wife through there connection and in no time he found her in a little antique shop. He could not help but smile when he heard her humming. If he could not find her through their connection, he could find her by her humming. Angel walked up behind her and smiled wrapping his arms around her, "Didn't I buy one like that for Alyce?" Angel asked looking over her shoulder.

Dani sensed her connection with Angel getting stronger, which signaled he was getting closer and closer to her. When she felt his arms wrap around her she stopped humming and smiled softly. " Yes you did," she nodded in agreement. " I still love this music box though, makes you think hmm?" She asked softly, it reminded her of when Alyce was a baby and when she was fussy and everything the two of them did didn't work, all they had to do was turn on the music box and she would calm down. It also made her think about other things too.

" Y'know, have you ever thought about getting another music box in case we ever have another baby?" She asked him curiously, they had never talked about having another child after everything with Alyce. So she was curious as to how Angel would respond to her question, she was scared to bring it up because they easily could have lost their daughter before she was born and if they tried to have another one she was scared she would almost lose it too, she turned to look at her husband.

Angel just held his wife for a few moments looking over her shoulder at the music box. He always loved her humming and smiled a little, “You were just humming Alyce’s favorite tune I believe.” He said as he was remembering it. He listened to her talk about the music box and could sense her longing that she was having as she thought about another baby. Angel knew that she really wanted another child and it was Angel that was afraid to let her. They almost lost Alyce and there was a risk of losing Dani too. Just because they were Faye did not mean things couldn’t go wrong and people die. “I know it makes you think.” Angel admitted, “But it makes me worry.”

Angel wasn’t sure how to answer her question because he had just commented on how it made him worry. They had so much trouble the first time, “We could never have too many music boxes.” Was all he could say at the moment. He knew that she wanted more children, but could he risk her again? Was all he was thinking. “I know you want more children.” He said as he turned her around to look into her eyes. “I am just afraid of losing you this time. You are my lifeline.” He said as he pushed some of her hair behind her ear.

Dani nodded and leaned back against her husbands chest, she loved being held by him, she felt safe and at home. She smiled. " Yes I was. It's one of those songs that get stuck in my head easily." She said with a giggle, but than again, all songs got stuck in her head easily. Dani would admit she did want to have another baby, but she sensed it made Angel nervous and worried. When she heard him speak she nodded and kept the soft smile on her face. " I know it makes you worry. Thats why I've been nervous to bring it up." She admitted sheepishly, she hated worrying Angel, because than it made her worry. She nuzzled him and held him close to her.

Dani heard his answer and it was what she expected, she just nodded in agreement. " That is true. I love music boxes, so we can never have too many." She agreed, she could see the wheels turning in his head and she giggled as she poked him in the forehead. " I see the worry lines on you face darling, and they do not suit you at all." She said, she herself was nervous and worried but she wouldn't let it show, but knowing Angel he could tell when she was scared and worried. Dani placed the music box back on its stand before he turned her around to look at him.

Dani kissed him and leaned her forehead against his. " You won't lose me. You could never lose me. We are both each others lifelines." She said softly as she leaned into his touch when he moved her hair. " I know I can't promise anything, because we almost lost Alyce and you almost lost me. But just at least can we think and talk about it?" She asked with a small shrug, she had always wanted two children but if Angel did not want another than she would agree and they wouldn't have anymore. Dani would do anything to make Angel happy and to keep him from worrying himself to death, she did not want to lose him.

Angel just held Dani close to him because he knew was she was going through at the moment and it had been awhile since she had been in one of these moods and sometimes he hated himself for fighting himself and give her what she was longing for. “You have a lot of songs that get stuck in your head.” He said with a little laugh, “That’s where all the humming comes from.” Angel sighed when he heard her confession and held her a little tighter, “Please we have been together for centuries Danielle, please don’t keep your feelings from me because you’re worried about how I am going to feel or react.”

Angel smiled as he thought about how her face lit up when it came to music boxes and he always tried to find a unique one every year for their anniversary. Of course he had just started it the year they had Alyce as a reminder of their miracle. “No you can never. I think I need to build a room just for the boxes.” He said with another little laugh as she poked him. He rubbed his forehead, “Hay careful you might damage the brain cells I have left.” When he saw her put the music box back he could not help but pick it back up so he could buy it for her.

Angel’s biggest fear was losing the precious woman in his life, but was it really fair to Dani to push her hopes and dreams away because he is scared he was going to lose her. “If this is what you truly want, I am not going to keep pushing it away.” He said as he hugged her close. “I want you to be happy, and I can tell it makes you sad. Haven’t been with you many lifetimes and not know you.” He said as he kissed her hoping that maybe they won’t have to worry this time.

Dani hadn't been in this sort of mood in a long time so it was sort of surprising to her. Dani smiled at his comment and giggled a bit, she stayed leaning back against his chest and nodded. " Yes it is. Blame my love of music for the humming and having songs stuck in my head." She said with a laugh, she had remembered how much she hummed when she had gone on her first date with Angel, she was so embarrassed about it now when she thought about it. But according to Angel, that was one of the many things that attracted him to her. She felt his hold tighten around her and knew when he called her Danielle it was serious. " I'm sorry. I won't keep my feelings from you again." She told him seriously, she usually never kept her feelings from him but knew how worried they both could get over these things.

Dani looked at the music box, she had a whole shelf full of music boxes that Angel had gotten her the tradition started right after Alyce was born and it continued on from there. She always tried to get Angel something just as special for their anniversary as a reminder just like he did for her. She laughed a bit. " Yes that may happen, and when that room gets full you'll have to make another room, than another and so on and so forth." She said, knowing that they could probably just expand the room for her music boxes instead of making dozens upon dozens of rooms. " Oh I'm sorry." She added before placing a small kiss upon his head. " Maybe those will repair or fix said damaged brain cells?" She asked, Dani watched him pick the music box up and looked at him. " You don't have to buy it for me Angel." She added softly.

Dani knew that Angel was worried about losing her, and she would admit that she was worried about something happening too, well, more like she was terrified something would happen. Dani looked at him and held him tight. " Angel, this isn't just about what I want and what'll make me happy. Its if you want another baby too, its both our decision. If you don't want another baby than thats fine, if you do thats fine too, we both need to agree on it." She told him softly and hugged him close she laughed a bit. " As you say we have been with each other for centuries, so we had better know each other." She said with a grin before kissing him back, she didn't want him to do it just to make her happy, she wanted him to be alright with it too because he also wanted another baby and it would make him happy also.