RATING: R
PAIRING: Mostly W/S (No Spike in part 1)
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SUMMARY: Willow's dreams are coming true.
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~Part: 1~
Willow woke up to find Giles sitting in the chair at her desk in a towel. She knew exactly why he was there and how he was dressed. She got out of bed and reached for the phone.
"Hello?"
"Tara?"
"Hey, Willow what's up?"
"I need help, it happened again."
"Oh. Is it bad?"
"It could be worse. It's Giles."
"I'll be there as soon as I can."
"Thanks Tara."
"No problem."
Willow hung up the phone and approached the angry watcher.
"I'm sorry Giles. I don't know how this keeps happening. I haven't brought anyone here from that great a distance before."
"Yes well, that doesn't help with how I'm to get home now does it? I can't very well get a plane back to England in a towel now can I?" And I won't even ask why I showed up here in a towel in the first place!"
"Tara's on her way, it's a simple reversal spell. It's worked every other time this has happened."
"You mean this has happened before? When? To whom?"
"Um...It's sort of been happening since about two weeks after I stopped using magic. Tara's been affected the most. I dream about someone or something and when I wake up it or they are here. Last week I woke up to find Xander standing at the foot of my bed in a Snoopy costume. It was actually pretty funny. Anyway since I don't use magic anymore Tara has been helping to reverse anything that needs to be done. Tara and Xander just leave and go home, but if it's a thing like the one time Spike's duster showed up, well she sends it back."
"Facinating. I had no idea that your magic was this strong. I must say that this is a very dangerous ability you have aquired. I do hope that you find a way to master it soon. Now that I understand this a little better, might I inquire as to my state of undress?"
"Oh, um, well I was dreaming obvoiusly, and we were all fighting these really nasty slimey demons. We won and then every one went back to get cleaned up. Buffy, Spike and I went to your place with you. You were showering when I woke up. Apparently you must have finished."
"Yes well, thank God for small miracles. You could have woken up five minutes earlier."
"I think Tara's here. I'll go let her in. Stay here I don't want Buffy to see you it would be too hard for her right now."
"Yes of course."
Willow went downstairs to let Tara in.
"Hi."
"Hi. I should probably warn you that he's not real happy to be here."
"Oh. What exactly were you dreaming about?"
"Um, well he's in a towel, he was showering and I'll explain the rest later okay?"
"Sure, but I'm going to hold you to that explanation."
The two girls went back up to Willow's room. Ten minutes later Giles was back in his apartment in England.
"So, you want to tell me why Giles showed up here in a towel?"
"Not really, I was having the dream where I walked in on him in the shower, I haven't had that one in years. I don't know why it showed up last night."
"I take it that wasn't the explanation you gave him?"
"No. Same as Xander, I never told him the real reason for the snoopy suit either he still thinks it had something to do with Halloween."
"You have the strangest fantasies. I still don't see the appeal of Xander in a Snoopy suit."
"Yeah I know, It must be a Hellmouth thing."
"Well I better go."
"Okay, thanks again."
"Anytime Willow. I'm always here if you need me. But please don't dream about me in genie costumes anymore okay?"
"I'll try not to but you just look so darn cute in it."
"See you later."
"Bye."
~Part 2~ The next day
"Where the bloody hell am I and what the fuck am I wearing?"
"Spike?"
"Witch! I should have known you would be behind this!"
"Sorry. It's not exactly my fault you know. I can't control it."
"Control what? I thought you quit doing spells and such? And you still haven't explained this nancy boy outfit I'm wearing."
"Oh, well, I seem to be subconciously bringing my dreams into reality."
"So, you dream about me do you pet?"
"Arg, of course I do. I dream about everyone in our disfunctional little group."
"Still doesn't explain the outfit luv. I can you blushing, care to explain just what you were dreaming about?"
"No."
"Why the hell not!? I think I have a right to know. I have to walk back to my crypt in this damn thing."
"Fine! But if you breath a word about this to anyone I will hold you down and let Xander stake you!"
"Alright luv, fair enough. Now out with it."
"You know who the Chipendales are don't you?"
"Those little cartoon sqirrels?"
"No silly, that's Chip and Dale. The Chipendales are dancers."
"What? Like ballet? Is that why these pants are so bleeding tight?"
"Um, not exactly. Theyareactuallyagroupofmalestrippers."
"Say that again pet? A little slower and a bit louder."
"I said they are actually a group of male strippers. Happy now?"
"No I'm bloody well not happy now! I'm not going back to my crypt in these bloody things! I'll not be dressed up like some nancyboy wanker parading around. Bunch of bloody poofs is what they are! Why the hell were you dreaming about me dancing around in this bloody outfit for in the first place?"
"I certainly didn't plan to! I have no interest whats so ever in seeing you dance! Now if you will just leave I can go back to sleep."
"Nu uh. I ain't going nowhere in these bloody things. As a matter of fact I'm not spending one more bloody second in them. I suggest you go to my place and get me something decent to wear or you'll be putting up with a roommate until you do. A very naked roomate I might add."
"Spike, It's still dark out. I'm not going anywhere untill morning and you can't parade around my room naked. Not that I care cause hello? Lesbian here. But still you can't....Oh my!"
"Told you pet, I'm not wearing that. Now scoot over, if i'm going to be stuck here I'm going to get some sleep."
"Eeep! Spike! Get out of my bed!"
"No. You don't want to share you leave. You brought me here so deal with it."
"Fine! But you have to put something on. I'll get you some shorts."
"If it will shut you up. I'll wear them."
"Here. Put them on under the blankets I don't need to be seeing you naked again."
"Not from what I gathered from your dream pet. You want more than just to see me naked, you want to see me strip for you."
"Shut up and go to sleep. I'll get your damn clothes in the morning!"
"Don't I get a goodnight kiss?"
"No! Stupid damn Vampire."
~Part 3~ Later that week
Tara rolled over and gently nudged Willow.
"Hey you."
"Oh, hey. Sorry about this. I hope I didn't disturb you or anything."
"No, I was just sleeping. Besides I kinda miss this."
"Yeah me too."
"And hey, at least I'm not wearing a Genie costume!"
"Oh hush! It was one time and you still carry on about it."
"So, how's everything been going? Anymore strange morning guests?"
"Yeah there was one, I really don't want to talk about it though."
"You didn't need my help?"
"No it was...."
"Who was it?"
"Spike."
"Oh, I'm so sorry. Which one?"
"Which one what?"
"Which sexy dream were you having about him? Don't worry, I've known for a long time, you talk in your sleep. So which one was it?"
"The Chippendales."
"He he, I would have loved to see the look on his face! All that spandex, and the bow tie! I bet he didn't have a clue either."
"Nope, I had to explain it. When I asked if he knew who the Chippendales were, he thought I was talking about the cartoon. He obviously picked that up from living with Xander."
"Are you okay? I know it must have been hard to explain it."
"Actually he was pretty good about it, but he refused to go home in that outfit so he stayed here untill I got him some clothes."
"I don't blame him. I can imagine he looked pretty good, might have gotten molested on the way home!"
"You are plain evil! But yeah he did look pretty good. Is this way wierd for you? Hearing me talk about Spike? Or even Xander in the Snoopy suit?"
"No, I understand. I love you, but we aren't meant to be lovers, it would never work. Besides, I don't think you could be with me now anyways, what with the magic and all. You need to be away from it and it's too much a part of me to give it up. I can't, not even for you."
"I know, but we're still friends right?"
"Always. I should go now. I've got class in a couple hours and I need to get home to change first."
"Okay, thanks Tara."
"No problem. I'll see you at school later?"
"Yeah probably."
Tara left and Willow went back to sleep. Within ten minutes she was dreaming again. This time when she woke up Bith Spike and Buffy were in the room.
"Pet, why am I here again?"
"Spike? I wasn't asleep, Tara just left and I closed my eyes for a minute..."
"Yeah right Wills! And bleach boy and I just like to hang out together in your bedroom."
"Buffy?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm so sorry, I mean I would never do this to you in real life."
"Do What?"
Spike looked over at the slayer and burst out laughing. She was wearing the ugliest courduroy jumpsuit with mustard yellow tights and red canvas sneakers. She had no make up and her hair was copletely straight and lifeless. She looked like Willow felt in highschool. Buffy looked at herself in Willow's mirror and screamed. Then she promptly ran out of the room.
"Oh, pet. That was bloody hilarious!"
"Spike, don't be mean. It was just an unfortunate accident. I didn't ask for my dreams to come to life!"
"Hey if I gotta wear spandex pants then it's only fitting that the slayer has to play dress up too."
"Actually, I've gotten Xander and Tara as well."
"Oh? Do tell, I love a good story."
"Not much to tell, I woke up one morning and Xander was standing at the end of my bed in a Snoopy costume. I made him dance for me before he left!"
"Fuck, and I missed that?"
"Yeah but he said he's gonna keep the cotume for Halloween so mabey I can get him dance again then."
"What about hte Witch then? What kinky little thing did you dress her up in and don't tell me it wasn't kinky, I can see you blushing."
"A Genie costume. Happy?"
"Let me picture it....Yep now I'm REAL happy!"
"Uhg! You are such a pig!"
"Hey, I'm not the dressing people up as strippers and genies and such!"
"Fine, whatever. I need to go to class. Since it's
~Part 4~ One week later
Willow was soaking in a hot bath. She was listening to her cd player with headphones on. The bathroom was dark except for a few scattered candles. She was so relaxed that she drifted off to sleep. She was having the nicest dream, Spike was in the bath with her. He was massaging her feet and calves. She was so into the dream that she didn't realize that she had woken up.
Spike suddenly found himself in a warm bathtub with Willow. He was rubbing her feet. He had no idea how he got there but seeing as how she was naked and he wasn't complaining. He continued to massage her, working his way slowly up her legs. As soon as he brushed his fingers against her inner thigh her eyes flew open. She stared at him in shock.
"Spike?"
"Yes pet?"
"How...why...what are you doing here."
"Don't know how or why. As for the what, well I thought that was pretty obvious."
"Oh my...Hey! Close your eyes I'm naked for petes sake!"
"Bit late for that pet. I've been sitting in this tub with you for about ten minutes now. I've already gotten a damn good look."
Willow jumped out of the tub and pulled her robe on. Spike just leaned back in the bath and watched her. That's when she noticed that he was naked as well. Boy did she notice!
"Pet?"
"Hmmm"
"You just going to stand there gawking at me all night or do you want to fill me in on why I'm here?"
"Um, can I do both? Did I say that out loud?"
"Yep. And you can look all you like, I've nothing to be ashamed about. I would however like to know why I'm in your tub."
"Oh right. Dream thing again. I was dreaming I guess."
"So, you were dreaming about taking a bath with me?"
"No! I was in the bath and I fell asleep. I was dreaming about a foot massage, somehow you just ended up attached to the hands that were massaging me."
"You know, if you still want that foot rub all you have to do is get back in the tub."
"Um, no thanks. I think you should go."
"I don't think so ducks, I haven't got any clothes here."
"Shit! Fine I'll go pick something up for you. Stay here."
"I think I should leave some spare clothes here. I'm sensing a pattern luv."
"Shut up. Damn arrogant stupid Vampire!"
Willow left Spike in the bathroom while she dressed and went in search
of clothes.
~Part 5~ A few days after
Willow was very confused about her love life, or lack there of. Tara and her had decided to remain friends nothing more. She still loved Xander, part of her always would but not in a boyfriend way. Then there was Oz....She often wondered how different her life would be if he was never bitten by his cousin. Without the werewolf thing they might still be together. Then again, he might be a Vampire or dead by now. Such is life on the Hellmouth. Lately however she noticed that her thoughts were turned toward a certain bleach blonde Vampire. Spike. She wasn't sure how she felt about him, if she was honest with herself she would admit that there was always some attraction to him. He was gorgeous, sexy, definately a bad boy and he had the capacity to love more than any human male she had ever met. She'd often wondered how it would feel to be the object of such love and devotion. Theese were the thoughts running through her mind when she finally fell asleep that night. (You just know something bad is going to happen!)
When Willow woke up the following morning there were three men standing in her bedroom. Xander, Spike and Oz. Of course Oz was the only one who was shocked to find himself there.
"Hey Wills, what were you dreaming about this time? And why is jr. here? Oh hey Oz!"
"Hey."
"Pet, I thought I was the only man in your dreams?"
"Oh Goddess! Why me?"
"Um. Why is Spike here? Isn't he one of the bad guys?"
"Xander can you take Spike downstairs? I think I need to talk to Oz."
"Sure thing Wills, Lets go Blondie. I think Willow keep some blood in the fridge for you."
Xander lead a reluctant Spike out of Willow's room.
"What do you think Dogboy is here for?"
"Geeze Spike you almost sound jealous."
"Am not! It's just last time she saw him he tried to eat her damn girlfriend. Don't you think this might be a little traumatic for her?"
"Oh, I never thought of it that way. I guess we could hang around outside her door and listen. Just in case she needs us that is."
"Of course mate. Just doing our duty and all."
Inside Willows room two people sat in uncomfortable silence. Finally Oz spoke.
"Spike?"
"Oh yeah, he can't hurt us anymore. You remember the Initiative? Well they put a computer chip in his head. Every time he even thinks about hurting a human it gives him severe pain. He helps us now."
"Cool."
"You're probably wondering why you're here huh?"
"Hellmouth thing?"
"Not exactly, It's kinda my fault. I seem to bring people to me from my dreams. I was thinking about you and Xander and Spike When I fell asleep last night. I must have dreamed about you."
"You do this often?"
"About once or twice a week. So far it's just been the scoobies. Well and Spike, he doesn't like to be called a scoobie. I brought Giles here all the way from England once. Hey, where were you before you were here?"
"San Diego. I was going to call you. Check up."
"That's sweet. I guess I saved you a phone call huh? Oh and I can have Tara zap you back when you're ready."
"Okay. You know, this is harder to do in person though."
"What is?"
"I'm getting married. She's a wolf too. I'm helping her learn to control it like I do."
"Oh Oz, I'm so happy for you!"
"Really? This isn't wierdness for you?"
"Not at all. If you want wierdness you should here about my wacky social life."
"I kinda get it, I can smell him in your bedding."
"What? Oh Spike! Yeah he slept here a couple times but not like that. I was only in the bed with him the first time. The second time I went to class and let him stay here because of sun issues."
"You don't have to explain, as long as he makes you happy."
"Really? You wouldn't be freaked out? Cause I'm pretty sure Xander and Buffy would commit me. Not that there is anything between me and Spike. He just keeps showing up here when I wake up."
"So you dream about him alot then?"
"Now that I think about it I guess I do. Yeah, all the time. I'm surprised I don't find him here every morning."
In the hallway outside Willows door Spike listened in with a big grin on his face. Xander was smiling as well.
"Spike, I'm only going to say this once. If you have no feelings for Willow please forget everything you just heard. I don't want her hurt. However if you do care about her then know that I will not stand stand in the way of the two of you being together."
"Thanks mate, I can't say I'm not interested in the chit. She's a beauty that one. I just never thought she'd be the type to go for a Vampire."
"Please! With her track record, no wonder I never stood a chance. Moloch, Werewolf, Witch, a Vampire isn't that big of a stretch. Me? I'm just a lowly human, no where close to what she needs."
"Well when you put it that way."
"Just don't hurt her."
"I won't."
~Part: 6~ The next night
Willow had spent most of the day with Oz. He called his girlfriend and explained where he was and what happened. Surprisingly she took it all rather well. They talked about his Wolfness, the Dingoes, Tara, and even Spike. Oz was very supportive of her feelings for the Vampire. By the time Tara sent him back the two of them had rekindled their friendship. They parted with promises to keep in touch. Oz even gave her the name and numbers of some people he thought could help her with her magic withdrawl. She went out for a late dinner with Xander, Buffy and Dawn and then brought Dawn home while Xander went patrolling with Buffy.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Of course Dawnie, you can ask me anything."
"How come Spike was in the bathtub with you a few nights ago?"
"Oh, um, well....How did you know?"
"I heard you talking to someone in the bathroom. I thought mabey...you know, that you and Tara got back together.So I was listening to see if it was her and I heard Spike say something. I couldn't make out what he said but you left the room a few minutes later and then Spike came out wearing a towel and went into your bedroom."
"Wow. Mabey I should wait 'till Buffy gets back so she can tell me how much of this I should explain to you."
"Oh please! Buffy treats me like a ten year old. I know all about how Angel went bad she had sex with him! Therefore I think I can handle someone who is not my sister having sex with a Vampire. And at least Spike doesn't get up the next day and try to kill everyone you know."
"Okay. But let's get a few things straight. First, I am not sleeping with Spike. Yes he was in the tub with me but it was totally by accident. Has Buffy told you about my dream problem?"
"Yeah. She didn't want me to be freaked if I suddenly ended up in your room or anything."
"Okay good. I fell asleep in the tub and when I woke up Spike was there. I told him to leave but seeing as he had nothing to put on I left and got him clothes. So it wasn't what you thought it was."
"Oh. That's good I guess 'cause you know, Tara."
"Dawnie, Tara and I are friends now. Nothing more. We're both okay with that. I hope you will be too."
"Yeah, I guess so. So are you still gay? I mean 'cause sitting in a tub with a naked Spike would definately tell you if you still liked guys right?"
"Dawn!"
"What? I saw him in that towel! He's hot!"
"Yeah he is, and yeah I still like guys too. Don't ever repeat a word of this conversation to your sister! If she found out I was discussing bathtubs and naked Vampires with you she'd kill me!"
"My lips are sealed! So, how do you really feel about Spike?"
"Goodnight Dawn."
"Fine, but this isn't over."
An hour later Willow went to bed and hoped to have a dreamless night. Of course on the hellmouth you never get what you wish for. Willow was dreaming about the night in the factory. Spike had kidnapped her and Xander and wanted her to do a love spell to win Dru back. Only this time things didn't happen the same way. Everything was out of context, her and Xander weren't kids anymore they were the older. Willow's hair was shorter and a brighter shade of red. She looked exactly as she did now. When Spike started crying on her shoulder she patted his knee and said 'there there' just as she had before that's when things changed. He looked into her eyes and she could see all the pain and lonelyness, she now understood how he felt. She leaned into him and brushed her lips against his. He pulled back and looked at her, then crashed his mouth into hers. The kiss was needy and desperate, as if he wanted to lose himself in her embrace. She kissed back with equal passion, sliding her hands up the back of his shirt. They tore at each others clothing until they were both naked. Hands roamed over hot and cold flesh, moans and cries filled the air, they screamed out in ecstacy. Finally they were both exhausted, they lay wrapped in each others arms. That of course is when Willow woke up to find herself wrapped around a very naked Vampire.
"Um, hi?"
"That all you have to say?"
"What do you mean is that all I have to say?"
"Well, after a shag like that I guess I expected a bit more."
"Huh? How? I mean..?"
"Don't know, I was taking a rest before patrolling, I like to pick up where the Slayers left off. Just because she's gone home doesn't mean the baddies stay in. Anyway, I started having this real nice dream. More like a memory, only this time it was different. I have to say if things had gone that well the first time I never would have gone looking to get Dru back. Of course you'd be a Vampire, and I wouldn't be lying here with your nice warm body wrapped around me either."
"Oh Goddess! I can't believe we had the same dream. And why now and why that?"
"Whatever is happening to you isn't getting any better luv, in fact from what just happened I'd say it's getting worse. But as far as the dream goes, I'm glad I was there, I'm glad I'm here now so don't expect me to be sorry. Don't expect me to get out of this bed either. I told you I needed to bring clothes here."
"In the closet, top shelf."
"What?"
"Clothes. For you. I bought some, they're in the closet."
"Are you getting tired of seeing me naked? Should I be insulted?"
"Arg! See if I try to be nice again, I figured since I'm the reason you end up here, in need of clothes, that I should buy you some."
"Don't get your knickers in a twist luv, I was only kidding around with you. As long as there's no spandex in there then I thank you."
"Oh ha ha! Very funny."
"I think you should call the watcher, tell him what happened."
"I... well..."
"You don't have to tell him everything luv, just the part about us having the same dream."
"Oh, okay. I can do that."
"Good. But for now, I think we should go back to sleep."
"Um, Spike?"
"Yes luv?"
"Are you staying? Here I mean, in my bed?"
"Was planning to. Why? You want me to leave?"
"No. It's just, well if I dream someone else here...mabey you could put some boxers on or something?"
"Alright pet. Should I get them or would you rather I keep my hideous nakedness covered?"
"Just for that, you can go get them."
"Right then, I knew you only wanted me for my body."
Spike slipped out of bed and walked very slowly to the closet. He got some boxers and walked back to the bed before putting them on. Willows eyes never left his lean form the whole time. By the time Spike got back into bed she was blushing furiously.
"Did you enjoy the show pet?"
"Oh shut up and go to sleep!"
"Sure thing ducks, just give us a kiss goodnight."
"A kiss would be okay I guess. But nothing more."
Willow kissed him, a nice soft kiss. Then they curled up together and
went to sleep.
~Part: 7~ Later that morning
"Goodlord!"
"Watcher?"
"Hi Giles."
"Willow, why am I here again?"
"Well, I'm not sure exactly. I don't remember having any dreams. But hey, at least you're dressed this time!"
"What the bloody hell do you mean at least he's dressed this time? Did you bring him here naked?"
"In a towel actually. And hey, I don't have to explain myself to you. Just because I dream about you doesn't mean I don't dream about other men as well!"
"You better not be shagging anyone else bloody senseless in your dreams pet. I won't like it."
"Er.. excuse me but am I missing something? Willow, why is Spike in your bed? I thought you were gay now?
"It's a long story, remember the last time you were here? I told you most of it then. Things have changed a bit since then."
"Changed how?"
"Well, I seem to bring Spike here alot lately, and then last night we shared a dream. When I woke up he was here. I think what ever is wrong with me is getting worse."
"Well I would like to help in any way I can. Why don't you tell me about the dream, mabey it means something."
"I... mabey, well..."
"What red here is trying to say is that the dream we shared is none of anyones business."
"Okay then. I suggest that you research this for yourself then. Start with the dreamsharing and move on from there. Perhaps it was a simple coincidence or a one time thing. I however do have to get back home, do you think you could call Tara for me?"
"Of course. She had an early class today but she should be home in about an hour. Would you like some tea?"
"Oh yes that would be lovely. I think however that I will wait for you down stairs. Perhaps I'll check in with Buffy while I'm here seeing as I'm not indisposed this time."
"Okay, we'll be down in a minute."
Giles left Willows bedroom and headed down to the kithchen while Spike and Willow got dressed. When he walked into the kitchen Buffy was sitting at the table drinking a glass of juice. When she heard someone come in she looked up.
"Giles? Oh my God it is so good to see you!"
"It's good to see you too Buffy."
"So, Wills got ya did she?"
"Yes it would appear so."
"Hey, at least you didn't end up in some embarrassing outfit or anything! I was wearing a courduroy jumpsuit and yellow tights! Oh and to make it worse Spike was there!"
"Yes well I was most fortunate this time."
"This time? She's got you before? How come you didn't come see me?"
"It wasn't that I didn't want to. I really wasn't here all that long, only long enough for Tara to get here and send me back."
"What were you wearing? It must have been pretty bad if you wanted to leave that fast."
"It was more what I wasn't wearing, I showed up in a bloody towel. Thank God she didn't wake up any sooner. Stop that! It's not funny! Honestly, it was most undignified!"
"I'm sorry, I can't help it. I can't believe you ended up in a towel."
"Buffy! Leave Giles alone. It's not his fault, it was mine."
"Yeah besides Slayer, at least he wasn't wearing that hideous outfit you had on!"
"Spike be nice."
"Only to you luv, only to you."
The four sat and talked until Tara showed up and sent Giles back home. Willow told Tara what had happened in a PG rated version. Tara promised to help as much as she could. Willow wasn't feeling very well so she decided to lay down for a while. Spike helped her up to her room and tucked her into bed. He went back downstairs to let her rest. An hour later Willow awoke to the strangest sight she had ever seen. She doubled over laughing. She laughed so hard she had tears streaming down her face. Spike heard her laughing and came back up stairs, Buffy right behind him. They walked into her room and froze in their tracks.
"Oh Angel!"
"Bloody hell Peaches! What the fuck are you wearing!"
~Part: 8~
Angel spun around to see both Buffy and Spike staring at him with matching expressions of both shock and amusement. He looked down at himself seeing for the first time the source of their amusement. At the look on his face both the Slayer and the bleached blonde Vampire burst into histerical laughter. Willow was finally pulling herself together.
"Oh Goddess, Angel I'm so sorry."
Angel spun around to face her flashing yellow eyes and growled softly. He was not amused. He had no idea how he got there or why he was wearing a pink frilly tu-tu and ballet slippers. He assumed that Willow was at fault since she was apologizing. That however was not making his demon any calmer.
"What did you do? Why am I here? And WHAT THE HELL AM I DRESSED LIKE THIS FOR!!??!!"
Willow sent buffy to get something for angel to wear as she explained her dream problem. Spike sat in a chair snickering at Angels atire.
"Spike, if you don't behave I'll tell him about the outfit you showed up here in."
"Yeah but then you'd have to explain to the Swan Princess here why you were dreaming of me wearing it."
"Oh. Okay then, I'll just make sure to dream of you wearing a cheerleaders costume then. Yup, I feel a nap coming on."
"Bloody hell woman! You don't play fair."
"Nope, I play to win!"
Angel watched the two of them verbally sparring. He knew Spike well enough to know that he was interested in Willow. From what he could tell she was interested in him as well. Although he was pretty sure that Buffy had told him Willow was gay.
"If you don't mind, I think I'll wait in the bathroom until Buffy comes back with some clothes for me."
"Hey Peaches why don't you dance your way over."
"Spike! I'm warning you, I'll make sure Angel is here to see that cheerleaders costume!"
Spike frowned at her. Angel just smiled and tried to leave the room as gracefully as a 250 pound man in a pink tu-tu and ballet slippers can. As soon as Angel was out the door Willow collapsed in a fit of giggles. Spike stretched out on the bed beside her and joined her. This was something he would remember if he lived to be a million. He only wished he could have gotten pictures. The idea of hanging pictures of Angelus in a tu-tu in all the demon bars in California made him laugh all the harder. By the time Buffy returned with some sweats for Angel Spike and Willow were holding onto each other and laughing so hard she thought they'd pass out.
"Um.. guys? Where's Angel?"
"He he he's in the the ba bath room."
"And you two are still laughing at him?"
"S sorry B buffy. Can't h help it. Spike wa wants pi pictures to hang at W willy's"
"Now pet, you weren't supposed to tell the Slayer my Evil plan. 'Sides I was planning on sending them as my un-dead Christmas cards. I was even gonna send one to the cheerleader that works for him."
"Spike! That's, that's well it's just mean."
"Duh Slayer, hello? I am EVIL!"
"Yeah well, try it and I'll stake your sorry ass. I'm going to give these to Angel. I expect you two to behave yourselves when he comes back in here."
"Okay, sorry Buffy."
Five minutes later a still slightly pissed off Angel came back into Willow's room. He sat in the chair and glared at Spike who was now sprawled across the bed with Willow.
"So, what prey tell did you dream Spike here in?"
"The chit dreamed me up in some silly spandex thing with a bow tie."
"Spike!"
"A chippendale dancer? I would have paid to see that!"
"Oi! Seeing as how you know what one is, I'd say you already have paid to see it."
"Angel? Is there something you want to share?"
"No! Buffy, you should know better. Cordy has a calendar on her desk."
"I was just kidding."
"I wasn't! Poof."
"Angel, do you want me to call Tara to reverse this?"
"No it's fine. Cordy's on her way to pick me up. I called her before I came in here. And no one breathes a word about the tu-tu!"
An hour and a half later Angel was on his way back to LA. Buffy and Dawn went out to see a movie and Spike and Willow were watching TV.
"So you gonna call the cheerleader and tell her about Peaches?"
"No, Angel said not to breath a word. I e-mailed her instead!"
"You have a wicked mind luv. I like that."
"As long as it's not directed at you right?"
"Well I can't say I'm too comfortable at the idea of waking up in a cheerleader outfit. Please don't do that to me."
"I might be persuaded. What's in it for me?"
"Name it pet, it's yours."
"Even if it means wearing spandex and a bow tie?"
"Bloody hell! Pet, you can't be serious!"
"Nope, I'm joking. But I'll think of something."
"That's what I'm afraid of pet."
~Part: 9~ Later that night
Spike and Willow had just finished watching an old black and white movie on TV when Buffy came home.
"So how was the movie?"
"Not bad, I think Dawn liked it more than I did."
"What did you see?"
"Lord of the rings."
"You didn't like it? How come?"
"Well, I never read the book so I was a little confused..."
"Nothing new there Slayer."
"Spike! Be nice. Buffy, you never read Lord of the rings?"
"Nope, books are so not my friends. Most of the ones I read inform me of my impending doom remember?"
"Oh yeah. Well you don't need to read a book to enjoy the movie. Why didn't you like it?"
"I don't know? Dawn sure seemed to like it though so it was time well spent."
"Speaking of the lil' bit, where is she?"
"Marcie's. We ran into her and her mom after the movie. They invited her to stay over tonight. I'm off to patrol have fun you two. But no sleepikng Wills, I don't want to miss anything good!"
"Oh hush, or I'll dream about you and principal Snyder making with the smoochies."
"Ugh! Gross Wills! God remind me to never get on your bad side."
"That's right, fear me for I am Willow."
"See ya 'oh fearful one' you too Blondie."
"So Spike, what do you want to do tonight?"
"I can think of all sorts of things I'd like to do with you tonight Red."
"Oh...I actually meant..."
"Don't worry luv, just kidding with you. No pressure here."
"Okay. But about last night, I think we do need to figure this out. I want to know how that happened."
"Me too luv, I was thinking that mabey I'd stay here with you untill we find out what's going on."
"Okay. I think I'd like that. I'm a little scared of all of this. I mean what if I dream about some horrible thing that's trying to kill me? I so don't want to wake up and find a demon in my room!"
"Ahem."
"Oops? Present company excluded. I'm sorta used to waking up and finding you in my room."
"Okay, you're forgiven. Now, lets try to figure this out. Have you had any nightmares since this started?"
"Yeah, a couple. I was dreaming about my highschool graduation, the Mayor's acsention and all that stuff. Then I had a really bad one about the time Vamp me was here. Why?"
"Well, seeing as how you didn't bring the mayor or your leather lovin self out of your dream I'm thinking that your nightmares aren't affected at all. Tell me about the dreams where people showed up from them."
"Okay, at first it was only Happening with Tara, I missed her so I would dream about her alot I guess. They were usually just normal sweet dreams, like waking up with her beside me."
"And the Genie outfit?"
"Well that's pretty self explanatory don't ya think?"
"Alright. The moron, the Slayer and the Poof?"
"Um, Xander was dancing in the Snoopy costume. Angel was Clara from the 'Nutcracker' and Buffy was...well, me. I was the Uber-cool chick with the great fashion sense and bouncy hair and she was the nerdy quiet one."
"Okay. So you have the obviously humorous dreams. The ones with the moron and my Sire. Then you have the more erotic ones. Those being the ones of the witch and most recently myself. Stop blushing pet I'm trying to figure this out. So that leaves the Slayer and the Watcher. Oh, and why was I in the dream with the Slayer?"
"I explained about Giles before, demon guts and all that. As for the one with Buffy, I don't know exactly. I mean I didn't find her appearance funny at all in the dream. I remember why you were there though. I was shamelessly flirting with you at the Bronze and Buffy was there with me."
"Okay, so that one goes into the erotic category, the Slayer just came along for the ride. Although I found it rather ammusing."
"So did I when she saw herself. Buffy will be scarred for life because of me!"
"The only one out of place is the Watcher in a bloody towel. Unless? Oh hell pet, you fancy that git?"
"No! Well kinda, I had a crush on him in highschool if you must know. And if you ever tell anyone, and I mean ever, I will bathe you in holy water and hanga cross around your neck!"
"You are a little spitfire aren't you? Don't worry, secrets safe with me luv."
"So what have we learned?"
"Well, we learned that you can't or at least don't conjure up nasties, only your funny or sexy dreams seem to be affected, and judging by last night I'd say that I play some part in this."
"What do you mean?"
"Well I assume you dreamt about shagging the Witch a few times right?"
"Yes."
"Did she share any of those dreams with you?"
"No. Oh, I see. That actually makes some sense I guess. So your part of the problem then?"
"Or part of the solution. Seems to me that a person's impulses get stronger when what they want is within reach. Then again that's just my theory."
"I can't think anymore. I'm going to bed. Are you coming with or are you staying up?"
"I'll come up. Don't facy sitting here with the Slayer when she gets back."
After changing into something to sleep in Willow crawled into bed beside Spike. He pulled her into his arms and they drifted off to sleep. The dream started. She was in her dorm room. She was depressed. There was a knock on the door and she said 'come in'. Spike opened the door and walked in. He grabbed her. Only instead of trying to bite her, this time he kissed her. She kissed back. He pulled back and looked at her. She smiled at him. He kissed her again. They fell to the bed kissing and touching and pulling at each others clothes. They mated passionately, as they reached their climaxes he bit into her deeply. That's when they woke up. Spike's teeth were deeply imbedded in Willow's neck. She was holding the back of his head pressing him firmly against herself. The after shocks of her orgasm still echoing through her body. It was the most erotic sensation she had ever felt. Spike pulled away as soon he realized that he was no longer dreaming. The slight twinge his chip set off alerted him that he was awake. Still, the taste of her blood in his mouth was intoxicating. He could taste the magic still in it.
"Bleeding christ pet, that was, I don't know how to say what that was other than unbelievable."
"Yeah, you bit me?"
"I know, I can still taste you."
"I've never had that dream before, I mean I never think about you biting me like that."
"I know, that one was mine."
"Yours? You dream about me? Like that?"
"All the bloody time luv, ever since this damn chip and I've gotten to know you."
"But how did I get into your dream? I tought I was the one with the problem."
"I don't know. Can I ask you a question luv?"
"Sure."
"Do you think we'll ever do that when we're both bloody well awake?"
"Oh yes. Definately, Going to do that awake sometime."
"Good!"
"I've thought of something you can do to persuade me from the cheerleader outfit."
"Really? What would you like me to do pet?"
"Me."
"Now?"
"Now!"
"I can do that luv."
"Then shut up and get on with it."
"Yes mistress!"
"I think I like it when you call me that!"
"Can there be biting mistess?"
"Mmm, if your a good boy."
"I'm always good Red. You'll see."
~Part: 10~
Buffy rolled over and answered the phone.
"Whoever this is better have a good reason for waking me up at 4am."
"Oh, sorry Buffy."
"Giles?"
"Yes, I've found some information regarding Willow's...um...problem."
"You want me to wake her?"
"If you would yes, and have her call me as soon as possible. It's very important."
"Okay, I'll get her now. Bye Giles."
"Goodbye Buffy."
Buffy got out of bed and went in search of her best friend. She really wished she hadn't when she walked into her room. Willow was very naked and having sex with a very naked Spike. She decided that whatever Giles needed to tell Willow was more important than her own embarrassment and unease at the situation so she very loudly cleared her throat and then spoke.
"Uh, Wills? "
"Oh God, Buffy? What are you doing in here?"
"Slayer! Leave! Now!"
"I'm sorry Wills, Giles just called and he said he needs to talk to you about what's going on. He said it was very important and that you have to call him immediately. I'm going to go now."
"Okay, thanks Buffy. Spike?"
"I know, you need to call the watcher. But we're gonna finish this later pet."
"Oh yeah! Definately."
Willow and Spike got dressed and went downstairs. Spike made some coffee while Willow phoned Giles. After a very long phone call and two cups of coffee Willow thanked Giles and hung up the phone. She turned to Spike who was sitting on the couch watching her.
"So what is it pet?"
"Giles was able to find out a few things about what's happening. It's not going to stop until I make it."
"How's that pet?"
"It's the magic, not the withdrawl. I thought it was because I'd stopped, but this would have happened to me anyways. It's the calling."
"Calling?"
"Yeah, it doesn't happen to every witch, only those who have great power, and it isn't the same for each one. Some, like me get the dreams, for others it can be a certain feeling or even a blinding desire."
"Desire for what pet? What do you have to do to make it stop?"
"I have to choose my life mate. I bring to me those that are potential mates. It won't stop until I choose one person above all else."
"So, let me get this staight, me, the moron, the witch, the wolf, the watcher, the bleedin slayer and my poof of a sire are all potential life mates for you?"
"Appearently. I mean, I love all them, you. Not the same way, I mean I never thought of Buffy that way. Ewww! But I love her very much. Xander's my best friend, I'll always love him. We have a link you know? Oz and Tara were both my lovers, I still have feelings for them. Giles is very important to me. He's always been there for me. I depended on him so much throughout school and with my magic. I understand why these people were chosen."
"So what about peaches? You in love my Sire? You know Angelus isn't a nice demon, I don't think you'd like being his life mate! Not that it would be a long life mind you. He'd torture you, fuck you and kill you! Can't see why you'd bloody want him!"
"Spike, it's not like that. I love Angel, not Angelus...."
"Yeah, all you have to do is love him once, then you get Angelus!"
"Spike! Are you going to listen to me or interupt me?"
"Fine, tell me all about your great love for the poof!"
"As I was saying, I love Angel as a friend, mabey even an older brother type person. We share a bond because I restored his soul. I guess it's similar to the one you share with him only mine is whith his soul and yours is with his demon. I can sense him when he's near and I feel it when he's in trouble. I'm not in love with him. I never could be. I'll always see him as Buffy's anyways."
"And me pet? Where do I fit in all this?"
"I don't know?"
"You don't know? Well that's bloody terrific! Just fucking great! You can admit to loving everyone else on that bloody list, but when it comes to me you don't know! Well you know what red? I'm out of here. When you figure out what the hell you want let me know. Or don't. I don't care!"
With that said Spike stormed out of the house slamming the door behind himself. Willow curled up on the couch and cried. She was in love with him but she was too scared to tell him. And now it looked like she'd blown the chance she had. Buffy came downstairs after Spike left and sat on the couch next to her friend.
"Are you okay? What did Giles tell you?"
"Oh, God, Buffy! It's all my fault, I've lost him and It's all my fault."
"Shh, Wills it's gonna be okay. We'll get through this, I'm here for you."
"I love Spike, I love him and now he's gone. The dreams won't stop!"
"Honey, you're not making a whole lot of sense. What does Spike have to do with the dreams?"
"He's the one. I need to choose before they'll stop. I think I hurt him. Oh Buffy, he's so angry with me."
"It's okay Wills. He'll come back. Now tell me what's going on."
Willow explained everything to Buffy. She told her about all the dreams and what they meant. She even admitted that she had a crush on Angel when he was with Buffy. Then she recounted her conversation with Spike.
"Well, now it makes sense."
"Huh? What makes sense?"
"Spike's reaction, you admitted to loving all of them except him. Willow, he's very insecure when it comes to love. Angelus and Drucilla did a royal mind fuck on him. He probably feels like he'll always be second choice to Angel. First Dru, then me, now you..."
"You?"
"Well yeah, I mean he loved me or at least thought he did and he was never what I wanted, what I needed. He wasn't Angel. Dru only wanted Angelus, I only wanted Angel."
"Oh Goddess! What Have I done? Spike always lost to his sire, souled or not. Then I go and say I love Angel. And when he asks about himself I say I don't know. I never thought, I mean I was scared to tell him. What if he doesn't want me?"
"From what I saw earlier I'd say he wants you."
"But Buffy, there's more. This life mating, it binds you until death. As long as Spike lives I live. What if he doesn't want me for eternity?"
"Oh. That's a bit more complicated, does he know this? That you'll live as long as he does?"
"I don't know, I didn't until Giles told me. He wants me to be sure before I choose. Once the ritual is done it can't be broken."
"Mabey it's just as well then. You really should take some time before you decide."
"It doesn't matter, I know he's the one. I feel it. I'm in love with him."
"Mabey you should sleep on it. We can talk some more tomorrow."
"Okay, 'night Buffy."
"Goodnight Wills."
The girls both headed up the stairs to their rooms while a blonde Vampire sat outside under the livingroom window thinking over eveything he just heard.