Willow walked into the house, Cordelia right behind her. Both girls
had
several bags from their shopping adventures. "Honey, get that cute
ass out
here and help me!"
Angel wandered in, a smile on his face. "Damn Delia, did you buy out
the
whole store?"
"There's more in the car" she said, kissing him as she moved past him
to set
her bags down.
"My poor credit limit" Angel said, amusemnt in his voice as he winked
at
Willow who was watching with curious eyes.
"Oh please, this is nothing. Just a few little things" Cordelia said,
noticing Spike standing in the doorway, his blue eyes on Willow.
"You didn't tell me you were going shopping" Spike said, his eyes on
Willow's
face.
"You were sleeping....and besides, I didn't know" Willow said. "Why?
Did you
need me to buy you something?"
Spike saw Cordelia follow Angel out to the car to get the rest of her
purchases. He shrugged, turning his eyes away from her. "Didn't like
not
knowing where you were."
"Sorry..." she said softly, "I was surprised that Delia wanted me to
go with
her..."
Spike heard the change in her voice and looked back at her face. "Something
happen?"
She felt heat cover her face, "Um...not really."
Spike smiled at her red face, "Something happened, luv. Your face is
the
color of your hair. Come on, let me help you with those and then you
can tell
Spikey all about it...."
"I don't want to about it" Willow said, relinquishing her bags to him.
"Come on pet. You left me here all day alone with the poof...you owe
me."
"Poor baby...Alone with Angel...Whatever did you two do all day?" Willow
asked, rolling her eyes.
"Nothing" he answered abruptly. It wouldn't be wise for her to find
out they
had spent the afternoon talking about her and his growing feelings
for her.
Angel had teased him a bit but turned serious in his quest for answers.
It
had been the first time in many many years that Spike had actually
enjoyed
talking to his sire. He had felt the connection between them and was
reminded
why he had loved his sire for so long. "So, what happened between you
and the
bitch?"
Willow answered abruptly, "Nothing. And she's not a bitch anymore...she's
grown up over the last months."
Spike set her bags down and sat on the bed, his eyes narrowed as he
considered her answer. Something had happened, but he wasn't going
to push.
Not yet at least. He leaned against the pillows, asking her to describe
how
she had spent the day.
**********
"Spike loves her" Angel said, smiling at Cordelia.
Cordy sat on the hood of the car, Angel standing between her legs. "She
loves
him too."
Angel looked surprised, "She told you?"
Cordelia snorted, "No. I can tell. She doesn't trust me enough to talk
about
things that private yet. But...I dropped a few hints and she didn't
deny
them."
"So, you enjoyed your day out?" Angel asked, brushing a lock of hair
from her
face. He was startled to hear her heart start to race, her face flushing
softly. "Delia?"
"Angel, I practically raped her in the dressing room" Cordelia said
in a rush.
"What?" he demanded. He had thought he could detect an attraction but
Cordelia's words had startled him.
"I want her" Cordelia said, grinning sheepishly. "She's so pretty....but
I
know she loves Spike. Hell, she's still a virgin I bet. I was pushing
her
today...she probably hates me."
Angel shook his head softly, "No one could hate you, Delia. How did
she
react?"
Cordelia smiled slightly, "Well, in the dressing room she was a bit
surprised
and I think she was scared....but when we were trying on shoes, well
I think
she wanted me to kiss her as much as I wanted to."
"Really?" Angel said, contemplating what had happened between his lover
and
Willow and also what had happened between him and Spike. He had seen
the
familiar desire in Spike's eyes that afternoon. It had taken all of
his
control not to fuck his handsome childe there in the living room. "Well,
let's just wait and see what happens."
Cordelia nodded, "I'm glad you aren't upset."
Angel snorted, "Well, considering my love for Spike I'd be a bit of
a
hypocrite if I got pissed. Besides, I agree that Willow is very lovable.
So,
you have things set for your birthday?"
Cordelia nodded, "Yes. I bought her a fantastic outfit that should knock
Spike on that cute ass. I figured we could go to a club and just loosen
up
tonight. Tomorrow is our birthday. I don't think she even remembers.
But,
she'll remember tomorrow" Cordelia said with a smile.
Angel laughed, pulling her into his body. "You're incorrigible."
"Thank you" she said sweetly before she kissed him.