Healing

Part 22

Outside in the back alley Xander watched Spike enjoy his cigarette in peace before disturbing him with the less than pleasant news about Angel.

"Hey, Spike."

"What's 'a matter luv? The magnificent poof and his band of do-gooders arrive?"

"Yep. And let me just say that I missed out on sex this morning for no good reason. It couldn't have been more obvious if we'd just stripped off and shagged right in front of him."

"Oooh, now there's a kink I never thought you'd have, exhibitionism."

"Funny Spike. If Wills hadn't whammied him he'd be out here tossing your sexy ass into the sun right now."

"Red put the mojo on peaches? Knew she was a bit of alright!"

"I think you're missing the point, Spike."

"Nah, I got the point. You think my arse is sexy."

Spike smirked at his lover and flicked the end of his cigarette away. Xander shook his head in mock exasperation before drawing the vampire close and kissing him.

"We need to get inside. They're going to start questioning Willow, and I don't think it would be fair to leave her to deal with this."

"You're right, but one more kiss first, hey?"

Xander tried to keep the kiss on the innocent side, he really did. But Spike, being the evil vampire that he is crushed his lips on his, prying open his mouth with his tongue and delving inside. By the time Spike let Xander up for air both men were hard and rubbing against each other.

"Spike, we can't. We have to go in."

"I know luv, but... You really want to go in there with a hard-on?"

"Uh, no. Probably not a good idea. What did you have in mind?"

"See how well I remember my lesson?"

Spike dropped to his knees, undid Xander’s pants and had his cock out in seconds. He wanted to make it last but knew they had little time before someone came looking for them. With that in mind, he took the entire length in his mouth at once and began sucking.

Xander leaned back against the wall, panting for breath he tried to not thrust too hard into the vampire's mouth. This was only the second time Spike had ever done this, but damn was he a natural! In no time at all Xander was moaning as he came into Spike's talented mouth.

Spike stood up and tucked Xander back into his pants while kissing him passionately. Xander was returning the favour by undoing Spike's belt and jeans. Once he had Spike out of his pants he drew away from his lips and dropped to his knees.

Inside the shop all hell was breaking loose. Angel was still being restrained by Willow but now both Wesley and Cordelia were being held as well. Tara shrugged her shoulders and Willow dared anyone else to try anything. Buffy was still waiting for answers and Giles was wiping his glasses furiously.

"Willow! What the hell is going on?"

"Well, Angel was going to do hurtful things to Spike so I stopped him. Then those two...

She pointed at Wes and Cordy.

"...tried to come at me so I stopped them too."

"I know that. I meant why was Angel acting all cave-vamp, and what was with the shaking Xander like a rag-doll?"

"Oh, that."

"Yes, that."

"Well, that's for Xander to tell you."

"Fine. Then I'll just go ask him."

Buffy started for the door when Tara stopped her.

"I - I think perhaps you should just wait in here."

"Why?"

"Um, well, b-because Xander ..."

Giles sighed and put his glasses back on.

"Buffy, if you would please sit down. Willow you will release Angel, Wesley and Cordelia at once. Angel, you will calm yourself and sit down or I'll have Willow keep you there indefinitely. Understood?"

A chorus of 'yes Giles' resounded from those in question. Willow released her captives who immediately sat as far away from the witch as possible. Angel sat as he was told to but still continued to growl quietly. Buffy fidgeted in her seat, Angel's growling was making her slayer sense all wacky and she still wanted to know what was going on outside between Spike and Xander.

Meanwhile outside Xander had just finished Spike off and was helping to put him away.

"Better?"

"Much."

"You realize that Angel is probably gonna stake you? Not to mention shake me around some more."

"He shook you?"

"Just a bit, that's probably why Wills went all witchy on him."

Xander looked toward the door and sighed.

"Not looking forward to this pet?"

"I'm not ashamed of you. I just don't want anyone to get hurt. Maybe we should hold off on telling them about your chip."

"Good idea, let them get used to us being together first."

Xander gave Spike one last kiss and then they headed inside to face the inquisition.

As Spike and Xander entered the room Angel jumped up and lunged at Spike. It was only the fact that Willow had anticipated Angel's reaction that kept Spike from getting hurt.

As Xander pulled his lover in behind him, Willow once again froze Angel in place. Giles took his glasses off and began wiping them so that he wouldn't have to look. Buffy walked over and stood between Xander and Angel.

"Okay, I've been patient. I want to know what is going on, and I want to know right now! First - Xander? Why are you protecting Spike? Second - Angel? What the Hell is wrong with you? Not that I think attacking Spike is necessarily a bad thing, but you seem intent on killing him, so what the Hell did he do? Well? I'm waiting!"

Angel continued to growl at Spike and now Xander as well. Buffy looked from one to the other waiting for an explanation. Finally Xander stepped forward.

"Buffy, sit down please. We need to talk."

Buffy sat down and crossed her arms over her chest. Xander stepped forward, whispered in Angel's ear and then - pulling Spike with him - joined Buffy on the couch.

"Wills, you can let Angel go, he's going to be a good little vampire now. Aren't you dead boy?"

Angel growled but muttered an affirmative. Willow looked at Tara who nodded, and then released him.

"Okay, Xander what is this all about?"

"Simple really. Buffy, Spike and I are together."

"Together?"

"Yes, as in living together, sleeping together, together."

Willow and Tara merely smiled at Xander and Spike, offering their support. Giles sighed and wiped furiously at his glasses, he had known, he just didn't want to believe it. Angel began growling again but made no move to attack either man and Wesley and Cordelia just sat in open-mouthed shock. Buffy just shook her head in denial.

"No, it's not true. You aren't gay. You like girls. You hate vampires and Spike in particular."

"Okay, I'm not gay, I am bisexual. Yes I like girls, but I love Spike. I know he's a vampire, but I don't care."

Buffy looked from Spike to Xander and back to Spike.

"You! Outside now. We need to talk."

"Buffy, I won't let you hurt him."

"I'm not going to stake him Xander, I just want to talk to him."

"Spike? You okay with this?"

"Sure luv, not scared of 'er, back in a jif."

Buffy followed Spike out into the alley behind the shop.

"So, what d'ya want then, slayer?"

"One question, Spike. Do you love Xander?"

"None of yer business is it?"

"Answer me!"

"Yes. Okay, I love him. Happy?"

"Yes. You have my blessing."

Spike stared in utter confusion, he had expected an ass-kicking, at the very least a very verbal warning about hurting the boy. He hadn't expected acceptance and approval, not from Buffy.

"Why aren't you threatening to feed me my bollocks?"

"Because I remember."

"Remember what?"

"I remember when you loved me. When Willow cast that spell; I know what you're like when you're in love, Spike. You won't hurt Xander, I know that. And I know that you won't let anyone else hurt him either."

"Thanks Buffy. It'll mean a lot to him, not having you against us an' all."

"Spike? Why is Angel acting like a Neanderthal?"

"Well, couple reasons I figure, first he's jealous. Second he's angry."

"Why?"

"Angelus always wanted the boy, wanted to turn him. Now Xander’s mine, I claimed him and no matter what Angelus can't have him now."

"But that's Angel? Angel doesn't even like Xander!"

"Don't have to like someone to want ta shag 'em pet. Just the way it is sometimes."

"But Angel's not gay! Is he?"

"Not exactly, he just likes a good coring every now an' then. What do you think I was made fer?"

"You - you and Angel? Eeeww!"

"No, not Angel. Angelus. We're vampires ducks, we'll shag anything you know."

"Can I go home, please? I so don't want to hear any more."

"Sorry pet. Bint had a vision remember?"

Buffy groaned and followed a chuckling Spike back inside. Sometimes, being the slayer just sucked!