Fancy a Ride

Chapter Five

Outside Compulsion, Xander is still trying to calm his lover. Spike coughs and sputters as he talks his way past the line of patrons waiting to get in. The crowd roars in anger and Xander and Spike slide past the bouncer and into the velvet darkness of the club.

The music is heavy and dark, but the singer is laughing as the lyrics wrap around him. Spike waves at the band, receiving a quick nod in response. The drummer waves his sticks in the air and Spike laughs.

The club is one giant room with pillars all around. Couples are making out in the shadowy corners. Spike grabs Xander’s hand and drags him past the bar where a dark-skinned man was juggling bottles. “This way.”

The bartender yells, “Spike!” as the couple passes and Spike yells back. They cross the club, finally coming to a door at the back of the room. Spike knocks once before opening it, sliding cleanly into the room and dragging Xander along with him.

The door shuts and the sounds of the club are gone. Xander looks around the room and almost laughs. He doesn’t understand how this can possibly be the same building as the club.

The room he is standing in makes him think of the documentaries he’s seen about the British Monarchy. The room has high ceilings but feels cozy. The walls are lined with wood paneling and a roaring fire stands in the corner of the room. Large, comfortable looking armchairs sit in front of the fire; a large desk nestled behind them.

Xander is intrigued by the paintings that line the wall. Scenery is prevalent, but there are also portraits and home scenes. His eyes finally land on the man behind the desk, who is rising and moving towards them.

“Wil. Are you alright?” The man embraces Spike, holding him close for a long moment.

“Yeah, Rupert, I’m fine. Got no clothes…” He plucks at the black t-shirt and Rupert laughs.

“Yes, well, I’ll be taking care of that.” When Spike begins to speak, Rupert cuts him off. “No, Wil, I said that I would take care of it. Now if you would introduce me…”

Spike jerks and blushes. “This is Xander Harris. Xander, this is Rupert Giles.” Xander reaches out and shakes Rupert’s hand.

“Hello, Xander. Please feel free to call me whatever you wish. I respond to Rupert or Giles.” Rupert smiles at Xander.

“Or Rupes,” Spike adds.

Rupert rolls his eyes and Xander can see that this is an ongoing joke between the two men. “Please sit down.”

Spike grabs Xander’s hand and guides him to one of the armchairs. He pushes Xander into the chair and gracefully sits on the floor at his feet. Rupert walks over to sit in the other armchair, smiling warmly at Spike.

“Tell me what happened, Wil.” Rupert’s gaze never falters.

Spike blushes and looks at the floor. “I just couldn’t do it anymore, Rupert. I met Xander at a club. Was it just yesterday?” Spike looks up at Xander and they both nod. “We hit it off and for the first time in forever, I felt like it was right.” Xander reaches out and strokes Spike’s cheek. Spike smiles. “So, I took him home, fed him, did my big seduction scene, then she showed up.”

Rupert sighs, leans back and closes his eyes. “I knew this would happen eventually. I am so sorry, Wil.” He opens his eyes and looks at Xander. “I am very glad to meet you, Xander, and I am thrilled that Wil has found someone that he can truly care for.”

The truth shines in his eyes, and Xander smiles in return. “Thank you.”

Rupert’s eyes fall shut once mos hes he begins to speak. “I’ve spoken with her doctor and we’ve agreed that it is no longer safe for her to be out in the community.” Spike reaches up and grabs Xander’s hand, squeezing tightly. “He has recommended that she be committed for ninety days, to be evaluated for further treatmentthatthat time.”

Xander shifts uncomfortably in his chair and Rupert’s eyes open. “I am so sorry you had to see this. Buffy, well, she was a lovely girl. Losing her mother was simply too much for her. I had hoped that my…” He breaks off and a tear rolls down his face.

“Rupert.” It is barely a whisper and Spike is now sitting at Rupert’s knee, holding him tightly as he weeps.

“Xan. Could you go out and get us a couple of drinks? I’ll be there in a minute.”

Xander nods. “Yeah. I’ll be outside.”

Xander stands next to the bar and catches the bartender’s attention. “Coke.” The man returns not a moment later and Xander sits on a barstool, watching the dancers on the floor.

A couple catches his eye. Both men are dark skinned and tall. They are dressed similarly and are grinding against each other in time with the music. Xander feels himself harden as he catches sight of one man grasping the other’s cock through his pants.

He felt fingers brush gaingainst his own hardened length and jumped up, coming face to face with a laughing Spike.nna nna dance?” Xander grins and nods and the two slip out onto the dance floor, moving as one.

Hours later, hot and dripping with sweat, Spike and Xander move back toward Rupert’s office. Spike pulls Xander close and presses a kiss against warm lips before opening the door and stepping through.

“Ah, there you are. I was about to come looking for you.” Rupert smiles at the pair and waves Spike toward the bathroom. “Towels are in there.” Once they are somewhat dry, Spike and Xander sit in the chairs across from Rupert’s desk.

“I have gone through everything and I think I have come up with a total that will be amenable to us both.” Rupert picked up a sheath of paper and began flipping through it.

“No, you haven’t, Rupert. I told you that you don’t have to pay for anything.” Spike glares at Rupert and Rupert glares back.

“Guys, I can leave…” Xander turns toward the door, but is stopped by two voices.

“No!” Spike and Rupert are now glaring at him and Xander begins to laugh.

Spike and Rupert look at each other then back at Xander and both begin to smile. “Fine, Wil. How about this: I will bankroll a trip for you and Xander to wherever you please and purchase a wardrobe for each of you. “ Rupert pauses before continuing. “And, I will be repairing the motorbike.” When Spike’s mouth opens, Rupert’s finger came out. “No argument. I will pay for the repairs and a vacation for you both. Agreed?”

Spike sighs and looks at Xander. “Agreed.”

“Good.” Rupert’s pleased grin shines throughout the room.

Spike pulls Xander back into the club and they dance for several more hours. Xander pulls Spike to the side and asks, “Ready to go home?”

Spike nods and they leave the club.

Spike reaches out and grabs Xander’s hand as they walk towards the car, earning him a smile. “So where do you want to go, pet?”

Xander shrugs. “I don’t know. I do know that I have to go to classes next week.” Spike pouts and Xander grins. “I have to! But the week after that is Spring Break…”

Spike wraps his arms around Xander’s waist and squeezes him. “Yes! Time to make plans, then!”