Chapter 23

Angel POV

I was practicing Tai Chi.  I felt her enter the room with Giles.  Willow
had that far away look in her eyes. I could smell her arousal. I love when
she is like that.  I notice the short skirt she has on. She knows what short
black leather skirts do to me. I walk over to her.  I can tell she is deep in
thought.  I ask her what she is thinking about. She pauses, blushes and
quickly exits.  Oh, yes, my kitten wants to play. I excuse myself.  I hear
Wesley say something to a very confused Giles. I follow her scent into the
bathroom.  I watch as she wets a washcloth with cold water and pats her face
dry. She looks beautiful, bend over the sink.  I then stand behind her as I
kiss her neck while she presses the cloth to her face. I feel her jump.  I
press myself against her.

I ask her what she is thinking about.  I know what she wants.  I know her
cycle will start soon.  She gets insatiable right before it arrives. I love
when she is like that.  She can handle a lot of the demon's affections. I
purposefully put some Irish into my voice.  I know it turns her on. I then
slid my finger into her.  She was dripping wet.  I gave her a very intense
orgasm.  Then I took her.  She was incredible.  She then hit me with
something.  It was wonderful.  I begged for more as she hit me and I pounded
into her. The passion went through us quickly.  It took me a moment to get my
bearings.  I helped a very shaky Willow up. She looked like she had been
crying. "Are you ok?"

"Yeah, so intense." She said.  I have been told that some women
experience severe emotions during mating.  Willow did, quite often. I was
always afraid that I hurt her.  I held her for a moment told her I loved her.
I then turned on the shower for her. I reminded her to wear pants.  I can
control myself better that way.
 

Chapter 24

Giles POV

I woke in a strange place.  I saw her sleeping softly beside me.  I can't
believe I didn't tell her. Even though I took Faith.  She doesn't know I love
her. I know she will be up soon.  I decided to grab a robe and head into the
kitchen.  I did a quick inventory of her cabinet.  I found the ingredients. I
did enjoy cooking.  I was in the middle of flipping pancakes when I felt her
arms around me. "Good morning Faith."

"Morning Rupert."  I turned around.  She was wearing a short silk
nightgown, in a deep blue color.  I saw she had her hair pulled back. I
grinned when I saw the dark hickey I put into her neck. "I was making you
breakfast in bed."

"You were?"

"Yes, I am not as big on chocolate chip pancakes as you are."

She smiled. "I guess I should go back to bed then." Faith said and walked
back into the bedroom.  I was hard again watching her ass as she walked away
from me.  I finished her breakfast. I then poured a big glass of orange juice.
She smiled when I carried the tray into the bedroom. I then placed it on her
lap. "Thank you. Ripper."

"Why did you call me Ripper last night?"

"I'm not sure why. I like how it sounds.  It reminds me of what you once
were. Is it ok?"

"Always, Faith.  I need to tell you something..." I was silenced by her
finger over my lips.

"Don't,... let me have a perfect moment."

"Don't what?"

"Please," I could see she was on the verge of tears.

"Don't cry Faith."

"Not, allergies."

I grin. "I know you don't want to hear this but, I love you Faith. I have
been in love with you for so long now, and I just want you to know..." I was
silenced by her kiss. It was slow, soft but still moving.

She pulled away. "You really love me?"

"I do.  I would marry you this instant to make you happy."

"I love you Ripper.  I know this may seem sudden, but I want you to move
in with me."

"When?"

"Now?"

"Anything."

"Anything?" She said. She raised her eyebrow.

"Eat your breakfast young lady." I said to her.  I watched as she ate the
pancakes. I did notice her getting suggestive with the fork, running her
tongue along it.  She was killing me.
 

Chapter 25

Xander POV

I finally called Willow. After Angel visited me, I began to think and
watch.  I knew Anya was paranoid about the Initiative. I guess she was right.
I begged Willow to forgive me.  She did.  She seems so different since I
talked to her.  She will be in Sunnydale next this weekend.  She did say
Angel and Faith was coming up with her. I was glad to see Faith had turned
herself around. Anya said that Giles was in love with Faith. I think Anya is
right. Who knows?  I am glad Giles is enjoying his vacation.  Things have
been hard on him, both emotionally and physically. I never did thank Angel
for setting me straight.  I guess I needed a rude awakening.  Things have
changed. The Initiative had been shut down, but they still patrolled, only
now they kill the hostiles or vampires.  Sunnydale isn't what it used to be.

Giles had been spending an increased amount of time in LA.  I couldn't
blame him.  Buffy had pretty much stopped calling. I just figured it was
getting used to married life, but it was something far worse. I saw her and
Graham outside the Bronze. I can still remember it. Ever wish you could
forget something you wish you had seen? Graham said he wanted a blow-job
right then and there.  Buffy pleaded saying someone might see.  He told her
to shut up and do as she was told.  She did. I was horrified.  All the fire
she had had gone out. I realized that the Buffy I grew to love is someone,
possibly something else now. It was then I made the call.

I told Willow I wanted to come to LA.  Anya and I needed a place to stay.
I told her what I saw.  We cried together.  Ever since the Initiative, Anya
has never felt safe here.  She is human. But being a former vengeance demon,
she was afraid of what they would do to her.  I guess it took me a while to
finally convince myself. Willow said we were welcomed.  I held Anya to me.
She had managed to sneak her way so far into my heart. She was my world I
needed to keep her safe.
 

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