A Viking In L.A.
By JamesChick
Chapter 9Spike turned and looked at Xander. His mate looked tense, he radiated tension and nervousness. The only thing Spike could figure was that Angel had said something Xander didn't like. Perhaps it was the biting thing. Only one way to find out.
"About what luv? You change your mind?"
Xander sat on the bed and pulled spike into his arms. He held him tightly and kissed his neck.
"No. It's about the chip. I want it gone, now. I'm just....afraid. I don't want to lose you."
"Lose me? Hell Xander, I love you, you silly git. I'm not going anywhere."
"Will you go back to killing? Hunting humans for food?"
"Is this what's bothering you? That I'll act like a vampire?"
"You are a vampire, Spike. I would never ask you not to hunt. I can't, it would be wrong."
"Xander, I don't have to kill to feed. You know that. I don't want to lose you either, and if I go back to being the Big Bad then Buffy will have to stake me, or I'll have to kill her. Or leave. My killing would hurt you and I don't want to do that. I can bag it, maybe bite the occasional bad guy. I won't go back,
I've got too much to lose to ever go back."
"You would do that for me?"
"Of course you silly sod! I love you, Xander."
"I love you too, Spike. More than anything."The two vampires held each other tightly, the tension they both felt drained from their bodies. Spike kissed his mate deeply and drew him down on top of himself. He began unbuttoning Xanders shirt as he continued to kiss him. Xander returned the favor, undressing Spike as well. When they were both naked, they moved against each other gently, both enjoying the slight friction. Xander rolled so that he was underneath Spike and opened his legs for his mate to enter him.
Spike took in the sight of his lover displayed on the bed. He grabbed the bottle of lubricant and began to prepare him. After he had worked three fingers into him he withdrew and pushed his cock inside. He stroked Xander with his lube coated hand as he thrust into him. It didn't take Spike long to cum, he roared out Xanders name as he found his release.
Spike quickly withdrew from his lover and straddled him. He placed Xanders still hard cock at his entrance and slowly sank down on his lovers shaft. He rode Xander slowly, enjoying the look of rapture on his mate's face. He quickly found himself hard again as Xander's cock continually rubbed against his prostate.
Xander watched his lover ride him. There was nothing more beautiful in the world than Spike when he was lost in pleasure. This was one of his favorite positions, lying on his back as Spike rode him. Spike was so responsive, so wanton. It was almost too much for him, watching the expressions on Spikes face while feeling his snug channel moving up and down on him. When Spike reached for his own swollen cock and began to stroke himself Xander lost it. He sat up abruptly and pushed Spike onto his back. Xander wrapped his hand around Spikes and helped to pump his cock. He pounded furiously into his mate as he sought his completion. They came together in a mess of cum, fangs, and blood.
Angel sat downstairs in the kitchen, Gunn, Fred, and Cordelia had gone home. Wesley was still there, he had been working on a translation and wanted to finish before calling it a night. He was currently sitting at the table with Angel, a book in front of him, a notepad on the book. He held a pencil in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. When he heard what the vampires upstairs were up to he nearly sprayed his coffee all over his notes.
"I must say, it will be nice to get things back to normal again after they leave. I've never heard anyone have such noisy sex in my life! Is it all vampires? Or just those two?"
"I...uh, well...Spike was always very vocal."
"I'm surprised Angelus put up with such nonsense. Him and Drusilla must have driven him mad!"Angel briefly considered telling Wesley that Spike spent more time in his bed than Dru's, but knew that the English man would never look at him the same way if he did. He knew that Wesley had a slight crush on him and he didn't want to encourage him.
"Er, yeah."
"When will the two of them be leaving anyhow?"
"Uh, there's a couple things they wanted to do while they're here. I assume in the next couple days."
"Very good then. I've gotten as far with this as I can tonight. I need a book from home to finish so I shall head out now. I'll see you tommorrow, night, Angel."
"Goodnight Wes."Angel could only assume that Xander's talk with Spike went well. They certainly didn't sound like they were fighting. He waited in the lobby on one of the couches for them to come downstairs. He didn't have to wait long. Spike came downstairs a few minutes later, wearing only his jeans, his hair still damp and unruly from the shower.
"Where's Xander?"
"Upstairs getting dressed. He doesn't think it's proper for him to be running around here half naked."
"But you do?"
"Nothing you ain't seen before, 'sides I heard the watcher leave. Knew we were alone."
"Does Xander know about... Angelus?"
"Yeah, we talked about it. He knows most of it. Not the real bad stuff, else you'd be dust. Very protective he is."
"I see that. So when did you want to do this? Do you guys want the Scoobies here?"
"Fuck no! This is personal, just us eh? None of your pets either."
"I hadn't planned on asking them. This is about you and Xander, what you guys want."
"Don't tell him that, he'll have me in a dress and veil."
"Do I even want to ask?"
"Long story, mate. Let's just say I'm the wife and leave it at that."
"Does this have anything to do with the name Martha?"Spike sputtered and gaped at his Sire.
"How...Who...Where the hell did you hear that?"
"Buffy called. Rupert needed information on a demon. She said for me to say hello to George and Martha. There was alot of giggling in the background."
"Bloody slayer! Should have used hair remover instead of food coloring!"
"Huh?"
"Never mind. Martha....it all started the night Thor was dusted...."Spike went on to explain the phone call from Giles and the attack in the magic shop. Angel was somewhat amused by the thought of Buffy falling on her ass in shock. If he hadn't know that Spike was interested in Xander ahead of time he probably would have reacted much the same way. As it was Cordy had softened the news by being the one to tell him. Xander came down just as Spike was finishing the story.
"...so then we decided to take a trip here."
"Lucky me."
"Oi! I'm the one who was vampnabbed and tortured. All you've had to put up with is a little noise. 'Sides, we cleaned out that nest for you didn't we?"
"I was there Spike, it's not like you went in my absense."
"Well, still."Xander chuckled at the indignant look on Spike's face. Now that Spike was safe and they had worked things out about the chip, he was feeling much calmer, much more himself.
"So....Daddy. When do we get hitched?"
Angel looked stunned as Spike and Xander laughed at his expense. He would never get used to Xander Harris calling him Daddy. It was just wrong on so many levels.
"We can do the ritual tonight if you two want. I have the book here."
"Sounds good to me. Do we have to dress up? Does Spike have to wear a dress? Please tell me there's a dress."Xander had a wicked gleam in his eye, he knew that Spike wouldn't wear a dress for anything, but it was fun to tease him. Besides Angel seemed to be enjoying this as well.
"No, no dress. But there are robes that can be worn. Of course then you'd both be in dresses."
"No, that's alright. Unless it's supposed to done that way. Is it? Spike, do you want to wear the robes?"
"Actually, I would. If you don't mind, pet. I never thought I'd get to do this, and I only plan on doing it once so it would be nice to do it right."
"Sure, love. Anything you want."Xander kissed Spike softly, Angel took that as his cue to leave. He went upstairs and gathered the things needed for the ceremony. He had gotten them after his return from hell. He figured that it was the least he could do for Spike after what Angelus had put him through. He was going to find Spike and Dru and offer to do this for them, but Dru had left Spike, and Spike had then been chipped, and now there was Xander.
Angel thought Xander was a much better match for Spike than Dru was anyway. And this way, when she did come back for Spike, and she would eventually, she would know that Spike was not hers to command any longer. He would be mated to Xander, with the approval of his Sire and the master of their order.
Chapter 10The ritual itself was elegant in its simplicity. Xander and Spike wore matching gowns of black silk while Angel was dressed in a red gown, the colour of blood. A few phrases were spoken, in a language Xander had never heard before, and then they shared blood. Angel first drank from Spike, to remind him of his place in the hierarchy of their order, then Spike drank from Angel in acceptance. Angel then drank from Xander to acknowledge him as his Childes mate and a part of his clan. Xander then had to drink from Angel in acceptance. Finally Spike and Xander shared their blood with each other. Angel said a few more words, a blueish light filled the room for a few seconds and then it was done.
"So that's it? It's permanent now?"
"Yeah pet, it is. Thank you."
"For what?"
"For going through with it, for loving me, for wanting me forever."
"Then I thank you as well. I've never loved anyone more. You are my other half Spike. I'll always be with you."Spike and Xander shared a soft sweet kiss, Angel left them alone and retired to his room for the day, sunrise would be in less than an hour.
"Ahem, if you two are done extracting each others tonsills, I'd like to say congratulations."
Spike and Xander pulled apart and turned toward the voice that had interuppted their kiss.
"Anya?"
"Ello luv, good to see you again."
"Thank you Spike, it's good to see you as well. I'm glad those humans didn't kill you."
"Anya?"
"Yes Xander?"
"How did you know about Spike?"
"I've been keeping an eye on you two. You're very entertaining. Although, I think you should have went with green for Buffy's hair, or maybe orange."
"If you knew what happened, why didn't you do anything?"
"I did. I had an aquaintance who owed me a favor send the vision to your ex-girlfriend."
"So it wasn't the powers then eh? Figured they wouldn't give a rats ass 'bout likes of me. Thanks luv, I owe you."
"Yes, you do. But that's not why I'm here. I want to give you guys a wedding present."
"What kind of present?"
"A wish of course. What else?"Xander smiled. He had really missed Anya and was happy to see her. He knew she was happy to be a demon again and he was happy for her. He looked at his mate and knew exactly what he was going to wish for.
"I wish that Spike's chip would stop working."
Anya smiled. Spike looked dumbstruck.
"Done."
There was a flash of light and then Spike fell to the floor writhing in pain. Xander was at his side in an instant, he held Spike while growling and glaring at Anya.
"Oh calm down Xander. It'll only last for a minute. I had to short circuit it, so he's feeling a bit of pain right now. After it passes it won't ever happen again."
True to her word, Spike stopped thrashing and holding his head. He sat up and looked between his mate and Anya. Xander looked as though he would tear her head off if given the chance. He gently soothed his mate by running his fingers along his brow ridges until his demon face receeded.
"I'm okay Xan. Don't be angry at Anya, she's a vengeance demon. There had to be some pain involved or she wouldn't have been able to do it."
"He's right. Just be lucky you didn't ask me to take it out. That would have hurt alot more. And taken a while to heal."
"I'm sorry I growled at you."
"No. You're not. But that's okay, I remember when you used to get that way for me. All protective and manly...."Anya sighed deeply and she had a far off look in her eyes.
"Don't even think about it luv, my Xander now and I *don't* share."
"Sorry Spike. Old habits. I have to go, there's a woman in greece who just caught her husband cheating with her brother."
"Bye Anya."
"Take care luv, come see us soon."
"I will."Anya disappeared in a flash of light and Xander and Spike stood looking at each other and smiling.
"You're whole."
"I am. It's been so long, I never thought I'd be rid of the bloody thing. Xander...thank you."
"It was my pleasure. What else would I possibly wish for? I have everything I want standing right in front of me."Spike's response was to kiss him passionately and then drag him up to their room. They made love most of the morning before finally falling asleep in each others arms.
The next afternoon Xander and Spike joined Angel in the kitchen for 'breakfast'. They were both smiling and couldn't stop touching each other. Angel smiled in spite of the fact that they had kept him awake most of the morning. They were just so darn cute together, all sleep rumpled and smiling.
"And how are the newlyweds today?"
Xander and Spike exchanged sappy grins.
"Great."
"Never better."
"We ah, had a visitor last night. Anya came by, or Anyanka I should say."
"Your ex-girlfriend? The vengeance demon? Why, was she angry? Did she try to curse you guys?"
"No. Nothing like that. She's happy for me, for both of us. She gave us a gift."
"What did she give you? Is it alive? Should I be scared?"Spike and Xander laughed at Angel. It was funny seeing him act like an actual person, not some broody cryptic guy.
"Nothing to be scared of pet, she just zapped my chip is all."
"So....you can hunt again."
"I can. Doesn't mean I will."
"You won't?"
"No. Xan and I talked about that. I've too much to lose to go back to my old ways Angel. I can survive on pigs blood. It's nice to know that I can defend myself again though."
"Have you tested it?"
"Yep. Stepped on the cheerleaders toes, she hit me but that was the only pain I felt."
"Uh, Xander?"
"Yeah Angel?"
"Not to pry, but Spike said you're extremely wealthy, and I was just wondering....why don't you just buy human blood if you hate the pigs blood so much? It's not like you're paying penance for anything."Spike and Xander looked at each other and then looked at Angel. They both smiled sheepishly.
"Never thought of it?"
All three vampires laughed. It was such a simple solution, but neither Spike nor Xander had even considered it. Xander decided he would definately look into it when they got home.
That night Xander got Spike into the red leather pants, a black silk shirt - Spike said the silver one made him look like a poof - and his new Doc's. He himself was dressed in similar style with black leather pants a brown silk shirt and his new boots. He reminded Spike that seeing as he was married to a man, well a male vampire at least, he was a poof so the shirt shouldn't matter. Spike just smiled and kissed Xander, then he changed his shirt.
They were going out to a club tonight to dance and have fun. They would be leaving for home soon so they wanted to do some fun stuff while they had time. Spike had talked Angel into coming with them and Xander had bribed Cordy into joining them by buying her a new outfit to wear that night.
Cordelia looked good, she had chosen a black leather mini, a saphire blue halter and a white sheer blouse to cover it. Both Spike and Xander whistled apreciately when she entered the lobby. Angel was feeling uncomfortable in the outfit Spike had chosen for him to wear. He had wanted to go in his black wool slacks and pullover but his Childe had insisted that he wear something else, 'club wear' he'd said. Which was why he was standing in the middle of his room in leather pants and a red velvet shirt. Both curtosy of Angelus' last appearance. With a hearfelt sigh, Angel left his room and headed downstairs. The things he did to make Spike happy.
Cordelia took them to a mix club. No demons but it was bi friendly. There were all different kinds of couples, gay, lesbian, bisexual, threeway groups. The four of them fit in just fine. No one stared when Xander and Spike danced, nor did they care when Spike dragged Angel out to dance and Xander danced with Cordelia. The only person who seemed to have a problem with it was Angel himself.
Angel had been dragged onto the floor to dance with Spike against his better judgement. When Xander cut in on them and they switched partners he surprised to find himself dancing with Xander. He gaped like a fish for a few seconds before he realized that Xander was smiling at him.
"What's so funny?"
"You."
"And why's that?"
"You danced with Spike no problem, but faced with me and you panic and stare. It's funny."
"I wasn't panicking. I was just expecting Cordy, not you."
"Oh, Well Cordy wanted to dance with him so I cut in. We can go sit if you like?"
"No it's fine. I'm actually having a good time tonight. I'm dancing with Xander Harris and enjoying myself, the world is going to end isn't it?"Xander laughed and squeezed Angels shoulder.
"I've been thinking the same thing for over a month. Ever since Spike and I got together, things have seemed surreal, too good to be true."
"You're happy with him aren't you?"
"Yeah, very much so. Who'd have thought Spike and I would end up together?"
"Spike. He wanted you from day one. He always figured he'd Sire you but this is better. You guys are together because you want to be, not because of a bond created when he turned you."
"Yeah, I hated Thor for taking my life even though I was drawn to him and felt compelled to make him happy. Spike and I would have been miserable if he'd turned me. And Buffy would have staked him."
"Yes, she would have. Xander, can I ask you a serious question?"
"Sure."
"What are you going to do when Dru comes back for Spike?"
"I'll let Spike handle Dru. He doesn't love her anymore, not the way he loves me. I'm not worried about Dru, Spike wouldn't leave me for her."
"Good to know. I know that Spike loves you, but Dru is his Sire. He won't dust her, not unless he has no other options."
"I know that. I couldn't bring myself to help fight Thor. I understand, and I both pity you and envy you your strength for being able to dust Darla. I know how awful that must have been. It still bothers you doesn't it?"
"Yes. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. If it comes down to that for Spike, he's going to need you more than ever."
"I know."The music changed to something slow and Cordy and Spike cut in on Angel and Xander. Spike grabbed his mate and left Angel and Cordelia looking akwardly at one another. Eventually they started to dance as well.
"What do you think pet? They make a good couple?"
"Yeah, except that Angel can't have a 'happy', and Cordy is very 'happy' inspiring."
"Should I be jealous pet?"
"Nah, I got over Cordy a long time ago. A man can only take constant belittling for so long before it becomes destuctive to the relationship."
"Yeah, and kissing the witch had nothing to do with your break-up."
"Hey! That was a life and death situation buster! Anyway it was your fault. You kidnapped us, and left us alone to die."
"Did not! I told the slayer and the poof where you were. You wouldn't have died. I wasn't ready to turn you yet."
"And can we not go there? I so don't want to think about you turning me."
"Why not? You wouldn't have wanted me for a Sire?"Spike looked hurt and Xander felt really bad.
"It's not that. It's just I wouldn't be me. Wills hadn't done the spell yet so I would have been souless, hence the not being me. That and I resented the hell out of Thor for killing me. I wouldn't want that with you. I love you too much."
"Okay, I forgive you. 'Sides, at least this way I know you're mine because you want to be, not because you have to be."Angel took Cordelia home just after midnight but Spike and Xander stayed at the club dancing until they were almost thrown out at closing time.
Chapter 11
Angel woke up early to find that Spike and Xander were in the kitchen. He had assumed that they would still be sleeping, God only knew what time they came back this morning. When he took in the mess they had made he wished he'd stayed in bed.
"Moring Daddy. Spike and I are making pancakes. Want some?"
"Uh, no thank you, Xander. But would you please stop calling me that?"
"Hmmm, let me think about that one. Nope! It's fun to watch you squirm."Xander smiled at Angel and went back to stirring the batter. Spike was cleaning the flour off of the counter and picking up egg shells. He finished what he was doing and then heated some blood for Angel.
"Here you go Sire. Don't let Xan get to you too much. He gets right silly when he hasn't slept."
"You guys didn't go to bed? How come?"
"We stayed at the club 'till it closed, walked around for a bit, came back here just before sunrise. You don't want to hear what we did when we got here,
then Xan decided he wanted pancakes. So here we are, making pancakes."
"How much longer are you planning to stay?"
"Looking to get rid of us?"
"No. Just curious."
"Figured we'd head back tomorrow night, Xan wants to go house hunting. He's decided that we need a new place, something with a heated pool."
"You'll never get him out of it."
"Eh, sooner or later the novelty will wear off. Not like I ain't got time to indulge him right?"
"True. I'm glad you're happy."
"Me too, thanks again Angel."Xander finished cooking the pancakes and he and Spike sat at the table with their food. Spike drizzled blood over his while Xander preferred the traditional maple syrup approach.
"I still find that disgusting."
"Why? You're a vampire now luv, you should like it."
"I have to agree with Xander, Spike. That is disgusting."
"Oi! It's just blood. 'Sides, it's pigs blood, it tastes better when you mix it with something, or pour it on something. I wouldn't do this with human."Xander and Angel wrinkled their noses as Spike shoved a large bloodsoaked bite of pancake into his mouth. Spike grinned as he chewed. It was disgusting, but well worth it to gross them out. He only started putting food in his blood in the first place to gross out the scoobies. He picked Ruperts Wheetabix on purpose because it was the watchers favorite, and it was expensive. Yeah, he had developed a taste for it after a while but it started out just as something to annoy them all with. Maybe someday he'd tell Xander but for now it was still too much fun.
That night Spike and Xander helped Angel and Gunn take out a gang of Fyral demons that were killing people near the homeless shelter. It was a good fight, Fyrals' aren't very smart but they make up for it in strength. The three vamps and one human slaughtered their way through the group - twenty in all - and then headed back to the hotel to clean up.
Xander was still buzzing from the fight, it had been more of a challenge than he'd had before and he loved it. The pure brute strength of the demons made up for the lack of strategy. He followed Spike into the shower intending on ravishing him.
Spike knew he was in for a good hard shag after the fight, the blonde practically tore his clothes off to get into the shower. The sooner he got the blood and gore off of himself the sooner he could get back to Xander and get that shag. He heard his lover enter the bathroom and called out.
"I'm just about finished in here luv, why don't you get yer kit off and then you can clean up."
"Mmm, I have a better idea, Why don't you stay in there and I'll join you."
"Nuh uh. I'm all clean and you're all dirty. Not touching you mate, not until you get all that foul smelling shit off yerself."Xander pouted but knew Spike was right. Fyral blood and gore was horrible smelling. He complied with his mates' wishes and stripped off and as soon as Spike exited the shower he climbed in. He adjusted the water just a little bit hotter and began scrubbing himself clean.
As soon as he was sure he had gotten all the blood and gore washed off, Xander turned off the shower and snagged a towel to dry with on his way back to the bedroom. He was looking forward to shagging his mate, or being shagged by his mate. Either way was good. Both was preferrable.
Spike was stretched out on his back across the bed, naked, and slowly stroking his cock as he waited for his lover to join him. Xander never tired of watching his mate touch himself. There was something about Spike that screamed 'fucked me' and he wasn't going to argue with it.
Spike smirked as he watched the lust crazed look pass over Xanders face, he was in for one hell of a shagging and he knew it. That was the reason he was doing this after all. He knew Xander liked to watch while he pleasured himself. Course, it never took very long before Spikes hand was replaced with that of his mates.
Still wet from the shower, Xander leapt onto the bed and began kissing Spike possessively. He was so desperate to touch him, to taste him, to be in him that he was far from gentle. Spike didn't mind in the least, he liked it when Xander let the demon during sex.
Spike found himself hrshly flipped onto his stomach and then puled up on all fours. He could hear Xander growling behind him and it made him harder. He wanted this, he needed it. This harsh, fast fucking was nothing like when they made love, it wasn't better, or worse, just different and good. It was being a demon at its best.
Xander bit into his finger and shoved into Spike, just barely coating him with enough blood to ease entry. He then lined himself up with his mates entrance and shoved inside. He didn't give Spike time to adjust, he just pounded him relentlessly. It was only moments before he felt Spike tense with orgasm. He heard him howl as his muscles clenched around Xanders cock, making him cum as well. Xander bit down on Spikes neck at he came. He pulled his fangs out and then roared.
"MINE!"
A muffled 'yours' was heard from the viscinity of the matress where xander had pushed Spikes face into while fucking him raw. Seconds later Xander found himself flat on his back with a very amourous blonde demon on top of him. It wasn't often that Spike took charge this way, he was naturally more submissive. But Xander loved it when he did. There was just something about being the focus of all that raw sexuality that really got him off.
Spike attacked Xander with a fierceness that almost scared him. Ever since the ritual, he had wanted Xander more and more. He needed to physically claim his mate, this brutal fucking was an absolute neccesity. He hoped Xander was okay with it as well 'cause he didn't think he'd be able to stop from taking him if he wasn't. He doubted Xander would object, not after the brutal claiming he had just performed himself. Xander had never been that rough with Spike before. It was a treat.
Spike pushed Xanders legs up and buried himself inside his mate in one long thrust. Xander howled at the pain but it was good pain. His demon revelled in it. This was pure demonic sex. No foreplay, no softness, no consideration. Just... Want. Take. Have. And Xander was enjoying every second of it.
Spike fucked Xander with everything in him. He had never done this before, this wild animalistic rutting. Not from this end anyway. It was glorious, being able to just let go and be the demon. He knew his mate was enjoying it as well from the look of rapture on his face. He knew that Xander hadn't been fucked like this before either.
Spike sank his fangs deeply into Xanders Throat as he came. He felt Xander clench around him as he came as well. He retracted his fangs and looked into his lovers golden eyes.
"Mine!"
"Yours."Spike kissed Xander, their fangs tore at each others lips and tongues, blood spilled between them. This might have been the first time they had coupled this way but it wouldn't be the last.
Chapter 12Angel sat at his desk and finished going over his papers. They had solved several cases in the last week and he was thankful for the walk in clients that paid the bills. He just wished that he couldn't hear so damned well. It was very difficult to concentrate on bills when people were fucking loudly and you could hear every little sound.
He would miss Spike and Xander when they left but it would be nice to have peace and quiet again. Besides, he had been in a constant state of arousal since they had arrived.
He knew that Spike and Xander were good for each other and that they truely loved one another. He only hoped that Buffy and the others reacted well when they learned about Spikes chip. Otherwise he might end up with permanent house guests, and that was something he definately didn't need.
Eventually the noise stopped and Angel hoped it was finished for the night. It was sometime after four in the morning and he was tired from the fight and wanted to sleep. He headed for bed praying to the powers that his Childe and his mate would not start again tonight.
Spike had collapsed on top of his mate and was panting harshly. He knew he didn't need to breath but sex had always had that effect on him. Xander was panting as well. They remained that way for a long time, just holding each other in silence. Eventually Spike rolled off of Xander and snuggled into his side.
"You alright, luv? I didn't hurt you did I?"
"No. Well yes, but I liked it."Xander turned to face Spike and kissed him softly.
"It was... wow."
Spike chuckled and squeezed his lover tightly.
"It was. I didn't think you had that in you. I'm impressed."
"Did I hurt you?"
"Nothing I didn't like. And don't you dare apologise! It was a treat, an I loved every second of it."
"Good, cause I think I might want to do that again."
"Now?"
"No, silly. I'm exhausted. But sometime."
"Fine by me luv. Anytime you want. You suppose peaches got off listening to us?"
"Nah, Angel's not gay."
"What do you mean? He sure as hell didn't have a problem... "
"Please don't finish that sentance. What I mean is since the soul, Angel only likes girls."
"But he looks like a poof, he acts like a poof, he dresses like a poof. Yer tellin me he aint a poof?"
"Nope. He actually couldn't figure out why I was involved with you. He figured with me having a soul I'd still be straight."
"Well, I for one am glad your not."
"Yeah, me too."
"I was thinking."
"About what?"
"Well, Angels been pretty good to us while we've been here. Maybe we should skip the glue in his hair gel."
"Well, we have to do something to him."
"Hmmm? Oh hey! How about we sneak into his room and put peroxide in his hair while he's sleeping?"
"Too messy, 'sides he'd hear us and wake up."
"Right. So what do we do then?"
"Put food colouring in his gel?"
"What colour?"
"Purple."
"Okay, you go do that, I'll be sleeping."
"Oi! Why do I hafta do it?"
"Cause you're his Childe and he won't kill you."
"Yeah well, you're stronger then 'im an' he can't kill you. So you do it."
"Compromise? I'll watch out for Angel while you doctor his hair gel. okay?"
"Fine, lets do this then."Five minutes later Spike and Xander were back in their bed and Angel was none the wiser. Xander pulled Spike into his arms and kissed him.
"I'm glad we came here."
"Me too luv."
"Even though you got vampnabbed and beaten?"
"Well, there is that. But yeah, having you as my mate - officially - is worth it."
"Thanks. And hey, there's the whole 'no more chip' thing as well."
"True. I won't miss the splitting headaches, I can tell you that."
"I love you, Spike."
"I love you too, Xander. Now go to sleep. We have to be up before the poof if we want to warn the others to shut the hell up about his hair."---
The sun had just set when Angel strolled down the stairs into the lobby of the hotel. Spike and Xander had told the others about their practical joke on Angel and asked them to play along. Everyone had eventually agreed. Wesley was the hardest to convince but once Xander pointed out that he could have been targeted as well he wisely shut his mouth.So it was with great difficulty that everyone kept a straight face as a purple haired Angel walked toward the front desk. Spike decided it was high time for him and Xander to be leaving.
"Well, Sire. It's been fun an' all but Xan an' I are heading home now."
"Already?"
"Yeah well, like he said he wants to start house hunting right away."Cordelia perked up at this.
"Ooooh! Xander, let me know if you need any help decorating. I'd love to go shopping with you."
"Thanks Cordy, I will. I was thinking of a colour theme for the house, maybe purple? What do you think?"Everyone snickered, Gunn outright howled, and Fred burst into giggles. It was Angels comment that made them all crack up.
"Purple? Isn't that a bit.... poofy?"
Spike wiped the tears from his eyes and dragged Xander out the door. They were still laughing as they hit the freeway. Xander pulled out his cell phone and called the hotel.
"Angel Investigations."
"Hey Cordy, put the poofy one on the phone would ya?"
"Hang on. Are you gonna tell him? Cause if you are? I'm leaving."
"I am, so you better hurry up.""Xander? Cordy said you wanted to talk to me?"
"Yeah. Is she gone?"
"Yes. They all just took off. Even Wesley."Xander snickered.
"Angel. Your hair is purple. Spike and I pulled a practical joke on you. Call Buffy. She'll be able to tell you how to get rid of it."
"WHAT! My hair is ... purple? But it's so..."
"Poofy?"Spike had to pull off to the shoulder he was laughing so hard. Xander said goodbye and hung up on Angel. God he'd had a good time in LA.
~Fin~