He had no fear of the group hearing him. He was only heard when he wished to be.
Fate looked at the ceiling and rolled his eyes. He hated this assignment. It seemed that the Powers That Be had decided that the pretty little red head belonged with that short, slobby wolf. He didn't agree. He had watched the two and only seen friendly affection displayed. No sparks....no heat. He knew that the two were "just friends" but had dated previously. There was nothing there. No passion....no sizzle. It was true, TPTB were wrong. "Trust them to screw up again. I tell them its not right. But do they listen? Nooooooo.....typical. I'm the one out here on the lines. They sit in their cushy chairs and play with destiny. That sassy Red does not belong with hairy boy."
He watched the group a bit. "I'm not going to do it. No sireee. I listened to them about Romeo and Juliet. That couple belonged together....I saw long life and many kids. Did those idiots listen? NO! They make me interfere and what do we get? A couple of dead kids and a tragic "fictional" tale. Puh-leez. They aren't going to screw this girl up. She needs some excitement...a true mate both of heart and character. Not that.....musician." He said the latter word in distaste.
Looking at the group, he clucked his tongue, thinking. Should he....or shouldn't he....Suddenly, he saw something that made him smile. Looking the guy over, he frowned a bit.
"Hmmm...no heartbeat...but perfect in every other way."
He looked the blond guy over. Good looking, oozing sexuality, self confidence and sarcasm, with underlining depth and caring. Fate watched as the guy leaned back in the chair and stretched his long legs out. He bumped the redhead. Fate started to smile again as he watched Red start to blush, as she let her leg linger with his before moving hastily away from Blondie's leg.
"So, little Red has some lust going on. No friendly affection there. Blondie seems to realize his effect on her."
He watched the two for a bit longer. Now that he knew what to look for, he could sense the tension a mile away.
"So much heat...such excitement....she seems to really like the guy and he doesn't appear to be uninterested....They seem like a perfect match. Oh goodie.....But, they'll kill me when they find out......Oh, and he is dead, but, hell, who says love is always perfect? I am so tempted....Damn, if this wouldn't be a perfect cure for my boredom. They were made for each other. They just need a little assistance. TPTB owe me. Besides, by the time they find out, it will be done."
He sat there and rubbed his hands together gleefully as he envisioned the job ahead of him.
Unaware of the spirit plotting their futures, now joined together by Fate, Willow and Spike continued trying to ignore each other and their growing attraction as they researched with Buffy and the others. Willow paused a moment and looked towards the corner.
(Strange....I could have sworn I heard laughter.....)