A Viking New Year

Part 2

Xander came to under a stream of hot water. He was sitting in the bath, his mate behind him, pouring cupfulls of water over his head to wet his hair. It felt nice. He tended to pass out after sex like that, but he liked it and Spike took it as a compliment so it was all good.

Spike knew the instant Xander was awake. The subsonic purring was a big clue. He wondered if his mate was even aware that he did that every time he was surrounded by warmth. Spike just continued to wet Xanders hair and run his fingers through it. It was getting long and Spike hoped to convince him not to cut it. He loved the way it looked when it grew out.

Spike poured some shampoo into his hand and worked the lather through Xanders hair. Once it was thoroughly cleansed he pushed down on Xanders shoulders until his head went under the water to rinse all the soap out. Xander didn't mind at all, it just meant more of him was in the hot water.

Once they were clean and out of the tub, Spike told Xander that they had time for a quick patrol before they needed to come home and get ready. That immediately got Xander asking questions again.

"Uh uh, pet. Not tellin' ya nothin'. You'll have to wait an' see."

"Spiiike! Please? Just one little hint?"

"Nope. Now get dressed, we'll go kill something. It'll take yer mind off it."

Xander grumbled but did as he was told and got dressed. He pulled on his jeans and t-shirt and stepped into his boots. He waited by the door for his mate to join him.

Spike came out of the bedroom in his customary black jeans and t-shirt. Xander watched as he pulled on his DM's and grabbed his duster. He wondered if Spike would ever change his look? In a hundred years, would he still be wearing those clothes? It made it smile thinking about his mate still looking like a Billy Idol wannabe when no one would even remember who that was.

"Come on, pet. Lets go beat up some bad guys then we'll come and celibrate the holiday together."

"Okay. Spike?"

"Yeah, luv?"

"Sorry I've been so annoying. It's just ... "

"Hey, no worries, luv. I know."

"I love you."

"I love you too. Come on, sooner we go, sooner we can come back."

~!~

The two vampires did a quick, but thorough patrol around the town. They dusted nearly a dozen vamps and got two Fyral demons that were lurking around the old high school.

They ran into Buffy, Dawn, Tara and Willow on their way back home. The Girls were taking Dawn to her friends place to spend the night before heading to a party on campus. Xander would be happy when things slowed down around here and Buffy could have a more normal life. He had always wanted that for her, and now he was in a position to give it to her. As much as he hated Thor for turning him, he wouldn't change it now if he could. He had Spike, someone who loved him more than anything, he had the means to take care of his friends, and he was the master of the hellmouth, which would sooner or later mean that things settled down in Sunnydale.

Now all he needed was to get home and find out what Spike had planned for the evening. His mate was incredibly romantic at times. One look at the ring on his finger, and he knew he was where he belonged. Spike was it for him, he would never love anyone as much as the blonde vampire. He was his everything.

Once they got home, Spike led Xander into their room and laid a change of clothes out on the bed for him. Spike quickly undressed and changed as well.

Xander took one look at his lovers appearance and smiled. He was wearing the clothes that he had bought for him in LA. The black leather pants and the red silk shirt. He looked gorgeous. Xander pulled on his clothes as well, they were similar to Spikes, only his shirt was blue and his pants weren't as tight.

Spike took Xanders hand and led him out of the apartment and up to the roof of the biulding. Xander looked around and gasped at the sight.

His mate had gone all out. There were hundreds of candles lit all over the place. A table set for two, and champange on ice. There was soft music playing in the background.

Strange and beautiful are the stars tonight

That dance around your head

Spike pulled Xander into his arms and kissed him softly.

In your eyes I see that perfect world

I hope that doesn't sound too wierd

The couple began to sway to the music, lost in the moment.

And I want all the world to know

That your love's all I need

All that I need

Xander smiled at Spike and held him tightly.

"This is perfect. I love you."

"Love you too, pet. Always."

And if we're lost, then we are lost together

Yeah if we're lost, then we are lost together

I stand before this faceless crowd

and wonder why I bother

so much controlled by so few

stumbling from one disaster to another

Spike breathed in the scent of his mate and smiled. This, this was one New Years celebration he would never forget. He was content, at peace. Something he had never felt before with anyone else. This was where he belonged, this was home.

I've heard it all so many times before

It's all a dream to me now, a dream to me now

And if we're lost, then we are lost together

Yeah if we're lost, then we are lost together

Xander was happy. Happier then he had ever been in his life. Spike made everyday better than the one before. They danced their way over to the table and Spike got them both glasses of champange.

"A toast. To a thousand more nights like tonight."

"To us."

They linked arms and sipped at their drinks. Xander smiled.

"Dance with me again?"

"Love too."

In the silence of this whispered night

I listen only to your breath

and in the second of a shooting star

somehow it all makes sense

And I want all the world to know

that your love's all I need

All that I need

In the distance, the church bells signaled the start of another new year. Spike and Xander kiss and think about the future, both having something to look forward to for once in their lives.

"I love you. A thousand years from now, I will still love you as much as I do right now."

"And I you, luv. Your my present, my future, my ... everything."

"Happy New Year Spike."

"Happy New Year Xan."

And if we're lost, then we are lost together

Yeah if we're lost, then we are lost together

together, together ...

They make their way back down to their apartment and fall into bed. They spend the rest of the night making love. When the sun breaks over the horizon, they drift off to sleep wrapped in each others arms.

together, together ...


THE END

In case you were wondered, the song is 'Lost Together' by Blue Rodeo.