"And constant, you can't forget that," Buffy said teasingly as she took the necklace and looped it around his neck, fitting the clasp together. She pulled back and looked at it then nodded. She scooped some more ice cream out, ate it and then got a spoonful to hold out to him.

Later when he knew all about the slaying, she'd caution him to wear the cross all the time. Maybe even bracket some of the windows with crosses but for now, she'd let him just assume it was a gift.

"I think you won the present contest. You made me ice cream."