SCHOOL NOT REALLY HARD ENOUGH.
Sequel to Happy Halloween.
Author: Fayth
Title: School not really Hard enough.
Disclaimer: Joss owns Spike ...and I hate him for it.
Rating: Nc17
Spoilers: Season 2
Dedication: To Amber Lynn aka Lita and her b/f Blake. Thanks for the feedback and the fan club LOL.
Notes: For the purpose of my story season 2 is all askew. Buffy already knows about Spike before School Hard and Parent teacher night and has met Drusilla. Takes place after Halloween and in my world School Hard hasn't happened yet, got it?
Spike stared into space and thought about his redhead.
After Halloween they had spent so much time together, talking, kissing or shagging and it had just felt right.
He'd wondered why the great Poof had never smelled his scent on her and Willow had given him a little grin and confessed that sometimes she did a little magic, her teacher had turned out to be a technopagan and taught Willow a few bits, it turned out she had a natural aptitude for Magic. She had done a cleansing spell whenever she knew Angel would be around so he couldn�t smell him on her.
Spike grinned widely at the thought of the little witch pulling a fast one on his Sire. She was getting quite good at the spellcasting, he recalled how ecstatic she had been when she'd first learned to float a pencil, and she�d run to the mansion and told him in excited tones and to celebrate they'd... Spike shifted as his body also recalled how they'd celebrated. That had been a wild night.
But it was daytime and his sweet Red was at school with her pathetic excuse for friends- who didn't even realise that Willow was sleeping with a deadly demon, or that the demon was the childe of their own pet Vampire. Actually Willow still didn't know that her "William" was Spike, feared childe of Angelus and half the infamous scourge of Europe.
*Hm must tell her sometime* Spike thought wickedly, he knew she had heard of Spike just didn't realise that she was sleeping with him. Anyway since she had to spend the Majority of the day at School he had missed intelligent company and had decided to become Master of Sunnydale as a hobby, which meant minions.
His two favourite minions were two skaters that he had found in the Fish Tank, the only club in Sunnydale that could boast a Rave scene.
Lita was a tall brunette with amazing blue/green eyes and a mischievous smile that even death couldn't destroy and she often had him grinning at her boundless enthusiasm.
She had insisted that he turn her boyfriend Blake and after seeing him Spike had acquiesced. Blake reminded him of himself with ice blue eyes and intimidating physical presence which his dark hair with blonde highlights only accentuated.
"Spike, y'okay?" Lita asked snapping her gum.
Spike glared at her
"Oh sorry, is everything all right Master?" she amended hurriedly.
Spike shook his head "I hate the bleeding Sun." He cursed the daylight that kept him away from his Red and wondered what she was doing.
"So then he said that I have to take care of this whole parent- teacher night thing by myself or I�d be expelled!"
"Wow Snyder said that?" Willow said her apple halfway to her mouth.
"Well, me and Sheila-," Buffy confessed "But I can't see her making juice and handing out hors devours." her shoulders slumped "Plus Giles' said there's this major feast of Saint vegemite or something coming on Saturday, which Angel thinks that this Spike guy is handling."
"Look Buffy, we'll help with the Parent teacher night and we can handle this Spike." Willow also shuddered "Although can we do it from a distance?" he kind of gave her the creeps and she'd never even met him, only from what she'd heard from Buffy and Angel. As she contemplated one Vampire, her thoughts drifted to *her* Vampire- William, he was amazing and so attentive, she couldn't wait for school to finish so she could...
"Earth to Willow come in Willow, where'd you go." Buffy smiled indulgently
"N-nowhere really."
"Really?" Buffy was sceptical "So you weren't thinking of a certain dark haired goofball we all know and you love?"
"Wha-Oh Xander no I wasn't thinking about Xander," she paused "Actually I don't think about Xander that way any more." she was delighted "I�m over him, I�m over him Buffy!" she squealed excitedly
"Yay you." Buffy was happy for her friend "Unrequited love is a bitch."
Willow's face fell, "Oh Buffy you know Angel likes you, he just has that Brooding thing that he has to take care of." she patted her friends arm
"Thanks Wills. So you up for Bronzing tonight?"
"Yeah, later." first she had her Vampire to meet and keep happy; William wanted to see her straight after school. She couldn't wait.
Spike looked up as Drusilla swanned into the room carrying the body of a drained child.
"What's that?" he said
"He was anointed, all special- the stars said, but he wouldn't play with Miss Edith and so we sucked him dry."
Spike nodded, Dru was obviously having a sane moment
"Chosen eh? Never could stand them lot of ponces all up their own arses what was he chosen for?"
"The feast."
"That's right, pet. The feast of Saint Vigeous should be a party."
"Taffy girl is all weak and hurty." Spike watched with interest
"Slayer's vulnerable?" a calculated gleam entered his eyes. Now that was interesting, after all Slayer blood was a delicacy to be savoured and nothing would enhance his reputation like a third Slayer, especially Angelus' pet. Drusilla looked at Spike as a far away look replaced his normal concentrated features.
"Spike-y wants to hurt the Taffy girl and make her bleed and the fire Fairy is caught in the heat she's all burned and smells of Smoke."
That roused Spike out of his musings "Fire fairy- Willow." he smacked the heel of his hand against his head "Of course I keep forgetting that Red is the Slayers friend. Hmm could be a problem, I need to get my girl out of the crossfire."
Suddenly a little bell rang by his chair and Dru giggled and spun in circles
"I'm ringing, can you hear me ringing?"
"That's not you, you daft bint it's my alarm it's set for 4 o clock. When Red gets out of School and I don't want her to find out about you so clear off." he said impatiently
Dru pouted "Spike doesn't love his Princess any more."
"Like a sister, Dru." Spike softened "I'll get you better and then you can be with Daddy, how�s that Pet."
"Like Christmas and sticky blood." Drusilla clapped her hands in glee
"Good now clear off, LITA" he bellowed and the minion appeared
"Yes Sp-Master?" she remembered in time
"Take Dru away and tell the bleeding minions to keep hidden, Red's coming over."
Lita nodded with a small smile, all the minions knew to keep hidden when the Red headed human came over- especially after what had happened to the last minion who had scared the girl, they'd been cleaning up blood and dust for weeks. Surprising by keeping their Master happy she had endeared herself to the minions and they knew enough to keep her safe. Plus the very fact that she was a witch and had helped the Slayer kept their respect.
Lita stared at Dru with distaste- stupid insane bitch, fancy ignoring Spike for that Pussy whipped Angel- no taste at all. Even Blake was better than Angel, she grinned as she thought of her Boyfriend.
"Come on Drusilla." she said impatiently "Miss Edith won't like to be kept waiting." Dru nodded and followed her out
"Lita?" she turned at Spike's tone
"If you keep the bitch amused I�ll let you and Blake play with the chains in the basement."
Lita's eyes glowed yellow "Thank you Master." and hurried off to do her Master�s bidding.
Spike settled back to wait for his witch.
Willow had had a hard time convincing the Slayer that she was all right to walk home by herself and didn�t need an escort, after all what would the Slayer say when Willow wasn't going home but to William's mansion.
She'd thought about asking William about Spike but William was no traitor and would never turn in one of his own- unless he could profit from it, of course.
She giggled- in that way he was a typical Vampire.
As she came to the mansion her shoulders tensed, she thought that perhaps William didn't live alone but had minions, although she'd only ever seen the one. But sometimes when they were together she could hear noises in the old house, William claimed it was just ghosts and then went on to take her mind off things.
"William?" she called as she entered the front door. It was so dark in here!
She screamed as strong arms wrapped themselves around her waist from behind and fangs grazed her throat. She tensed ready to fight- until she heard chuckling. She turned and stared up at William's laughing eyes.
"Jerk." she scolded
"Ah come on pet, it was fun." he didn't remove his hands, instead sliding them under her shirt to caress her smooth stomach.
That felt nice. Willow closed her eyes and leaned against his hard chest "Mmm." she moaned as his hand found her breast.
Spike hardened at her innocent moan and he suddenly picked her up and raced up to his room with her, he slammed the door shut with his booted foot and threw her on the bed.
"William!" she giggled as she bounced on his bed "I can walk you know."
"I know." he stalked towards her pulling off his red shirt and T-shirt and kneeling on the bed between her legs. "But not for long, if I have something to say about it."
Willow struggled to get out of his clutches "Oh no you don't mister. I'm meeting the others at the Bronze tonight."
Spike growled at the thought of her spending her time with the Slayer and his poof of a Sire. He vamped.
"Mine." he snarled and Willow stopped her struggle and stroked his forehead until he relaxed and started Purring.
"I don't want him." she said understanding his need for reassurance if not the reasons behind it.
He nodded and his grin returned "Now where were we?"
Her arms went around his neck pulling him closer. His lips closed over hers and his mouth ravaged hers. She ran her hands through his soft blonde hair and he pulled at her shirt needing to feel her soft body against his. She pulled back to breathe and help him with the clothing issues that were going on.
His lips found his previous bite mark and he nuzzled the mark, happy that she still wore it.
Her hands stroked his chest and teased his nipples eliciting small growls from him- a sure sign she was doing something right.
"Mister Vampire- you are wearing too many clothes." she pouted pulling at his jeans.
"As are you." he said grinding their hips together. Willow gasped at the feel of him rubbing against her heat.
"Well you're the Master Vampire do something about it Damn It." she ordered and Spike laughed
"It makes me all hot when you get dominant." he leered as he pulled his jeans off and threw them across the room. Always an equal opportunity vamp he gave her jeans the same courtesy. His eyes widened
"No panties Red?" she blushed at his lascivious look.
He rained kisses along her neck and paid particular attention to her pulse point, sucking it with his blunt teeth.
As his hand snaked between her legs Willow groaned and pushed her hips up against the rhythm of his fingers. She leaned up and sucked at his neck in the way she knew he loved.
"Ah bloody hell Willow." he gasped as her teeth nipped at his neck. He thrust a finger inside her, two, then three and let his thumb free to play as he cupped the back of her head pulling her into his kiss. He captured her scream of pleasure in his own mouth, the vibrations echoing through him.
Pushing her legs apart he lowered his head to her centre and tasted her. There would never be anything that tasted as good as Willow, he thought. Unable to control himself he sucked and licked at her swollen flesh until her fingers clenched in his hair and she was begging him for more, calling his name. He stroked inside her with his tongue then rubbed it over her clit as he inserted a finger inside her.
With William's finger pressing against her and his tongue stroking her clit Willow came again, his name on her lips. Spike let her ride it out and then crawled up her body and positioned himself.
Spike groaned as he thrust into her. "Hell Willow," he moaned into her neck as she closed around him, No matter how many times they had done this he was always surprised at how hot and tight she was.
"Goddess, Will!" Willow cried as he filled her and rocked within her. "That feels... good, oh Will." she wrapped her legs around his waist, her fingers digging into his shoulders "Don't stop. Please goddess, don't ever stop!"
"Not gonna stop," Spike groaned �Never gonna stop, ever."
Willow grabbed his head with one hand and pulled him down to her, crushing her lips to his. Spike took control of the kiss, thrusting his tongue into her mouth in time as he pumped into her heat. He felt his body ready itself for release and reached between them to stroke her clit, wanting her to join in with him.
Willow keened and Spike felt her muscles clench around him, milking him, and he cried her name as he emptied himself inside her.
They lay together for a long while just relishing being near each other.
"Miss me?" she asked teasingly
"I hate that bloody school." Spike murmured into her neck.
"I know, I�m beginning to hate it too." she said softly then sighed "I have to go Will, if I�m not at the Bronze they'll come looking for me."
Spike's heart sank "Stay a little while longer." he pleaded
And she did.
The Bronze was hot and sweaty and Willow felt uncomfortable being there, especially as Buffy asked her to help with her French so Mr DeJean didn't tell Joyce she was an imbecile.
"La vache... doit me... touche... de la... jeudi. Was it wrong? Should I use the plural?" Buffy looked up from her book and Willow swallowed a look of amusement
"No. But you said, 'The cow should touch me from Thursday.'"
Buffy looked chagrined "Maybe that's what I was feeling." she tried and Willow felt bad at telling her "And you said it wrong."
Buffy sighed in despair "Oh, je stink."
Willow grinned at her friend "You're just not focused. Its Angel missage." she knew how that was - she missed William like crazy, although she was still sore from their afternoons activities. He really hadn't wanted her to go, but had relented when she said she had school stuff to do as well and she was sure he had Vampire stuff to do and just try to eat anyone she knew okay?
Buffy brightened up at the talk of Angel "Well, he didn't say for sure. It was a 'maybe see ya there' kinda deal."
Just then Xander came up and asked them to dance with him. Buffy realised that she had been studying for 12 minutes � which is probably why she felt her brain was all fried- and pulled Willow onto the Dance floor. Willow was sore and really wouldn't have minded sitting this one out, but Buffy dragged her and Willow forced some slow moves out of her aching body to pacify her friend.
Spike stared around the Bronze and his eyes came to rest on the Slayer dancing with his witch. Willow's moves were slow and a proud grin crossed his face as he realised why.
He frowned as he realised what he had to do might hurt his Redhead, but bloody hell he was Master and Master's didn't allow Slayer's to live unchallenged on their territory. He'd already had to stake one obnoxious Vamp who questioned why Spike had not fought the Slayer. He couldn't very well turn around to the general populous and claim that his pet was the Slayers best friend and that if he hurt her, he hurt his pet. He never wanted to do that, would rather die than do that but he wouldn't admit it to everyone. So he needed to fight the Slayer, or at least attempt it. But like his Sire had taught him, get to know your enemy. Hence his business here tonight.
He turned to his nearest minion "Go get something to eat."
He walked next to the abandoned table with Willow's books on it and smiled as he saw W&W doodled on the cover of one of her books.
He walked slowly onto the dance floor so that if he spoke loud enough the Slayer would hear him but Red wouldn't.
"Where's the phone? I need to call the police. There's some big guy out there trying to bite somebody." Buffy took the bait and ran outsides leaving her friends staring after her bewildered.
Spike stalked outsides and hid in the shadows as Buffy fought his minion.
Willow grabbed the victim and ran away with her taking her to safety just before Buffy caught the stake Xander threw to her.
"Spike! Gimme a Hand." the minion yelled and Buffy paused and stared into the shadows before staking the minion.
Spike made sure Willow wasn't around and stepped out of the gloom clapping his hands. Buffy looked at him with a confused expression on her face.
Spike smirked "Nice work, love."
Buffy looked at him speechless "Who are you?"
Spike mock pouted "Forgotten me already, never mind You'll find out on Saturday."
Buffy shook her head "What happens on Saturday?"
Spike put his head on the side and answered coldly "I kill you."
He heard footsteps coming and faded back into the darkness as Willow came running around the corner.
He needed to pick Dru up something to eat and suddenly there she was with two morons following her talking about leather seats in a Cadillac. No way would Willow know a skanky Bitch like her- she'd do for lunch.
After their impromptu research session, all about this Spike character Willow found herself wishing they could just escape this Saint Vigeous thing, she'd even suggested it to Giles "We can't run, that would be wrong, could we hide?" and then he'd dug up that information about Spike killing two Slayers, and she wanted to bury herself in William�s arms and never let him go.
Spike watched as Dru drained the Skanky girl from the club, his mind fixed on his current dilemma.
The other night he had been in Willow's bedroom waiting for her to come home when he'd seen a flyer for Parent- teacher night and the date ringed in red. He'd asked her about it and Willow had sighed saying her parents were out of town and wouldn't be able to go but she would be there to help Buffy who had to make sure the night went smoothly or she'd be expelled.
Spike had laughed at this but had been so angry when he found out that her parents hadn't been to a single parent- teacher night, they knew she did well at school and expected her to continue to do so. He'd been all for hunting down the unfeeling bastards and making them pay but Willow had soothed him saying that it didn�t matter because she knew he cared about her and that�s all she needed.
He'd kissed her and tried to take away the pain that those parents had caused but he feared it was too late.
That night as he'd watched her sleep the realisation came to him, he loved her.
Totally and utterly, he would give his unlife to protect her and keep her safe.
But he needed to hurt the Slayer, he was a Vampire, it was in his job description.
But how to do it without hurting his Red?
He had a plan. Willow didn't know he was Spike. So Spike could kill the Slayer and Red would never suspect him.
So if Slutty was vulnerable on Parent teacher night all he had to do was make sure Willow wasn't there and he could kill Buffy, without having to worry about the little witch.
He grinned at his own genius and settled back to watch Dru finish her snack. He'd work out a way to keep Red from the festivities.
The next night
Willow had to go early to help Buffy with the refreshments, but it was still dark by the time she had to leave and she was just walking across the park when she heard footsteps behind her, she spun around dragging a stake and cross out of her jacket when William stepped out from behind a tree.
Willow sagged in relief. "Will!"
Spike looked at her agitated "I need you to do something for me pet."
"What?" she said worried
"Go home and lock your door behind you and stay there all night."
Willow blinked in confusion "Wh-why?"
"There's a big Vampire thing going down tonight." Spike decided to try honesty "A Master is going on the hunt; I need you to stay indoors. For me please pet."
"Okay." if William was worried then it might be best if she went home and called Giles to let him know. "I'll go home."
Spike nodded tensely and pulled her flush against his body and into a bruising kiss
"Red, I..." no he couldn't tell her he loved her, not just yet.
"What?" she asked
"I mean it, stay inside." and with one last kiss he rushed off into the night.
Willow ran through the park but before she reached the end she heard voices and ducked behind a tree
"So Spike has finally decided to make a move on the Slayer?"
"Yeah we're going to the high school tonight, should be a massacre, wanna come?"
Willow didn't stop to hear the rest but turned and ran back to the high school.
Buffy, she had to warn Buffy.
Panting, Willow flung open the doors to the library and gasped as she tried to make herself understood.
"B-Bu-Buff"
"Buffy?" Giles filled in
Willow nodded clutching her side
"Is making Punch, I believe, what's wrong?"
"S- Spi-ke." she said
"What about Spike?" Giles said
"C-Coming here!" she all but shouted at his inability to do anything but stand there and ask bloody stupid questions. OK maybe she'd spent too much time with William.
Giles dropped his tea cup and as it smashed on the floor the lights went out and they heard a crash from the front lobby.
There were screams and the sounds of panicked running before Buffy's voice reigned loud and clear
"Everybody, this way! C'mon C'mon!"
Willow ran out of the library and ran into Cordelia, they headed right but a Vampire had other ideas and grabbed Cordelia. Willow picked up the nearby Bust of Roosevelt and smacked the Vamp over the head with it. She grabbed Cordelia and pushed her into a nearby closet and locked the door behind them.
From inside the closet all she could hear were screams and Cordelia murmuring "oh God, Oh God" over and over.
Suddenly she heard a voice sound loud among all the others
"Slaaayer! Here, kitty, kittyyy. I find one of your friends first, I'm gonna suck 'em dry. And use their bones to bash your head in." There was a sound of a nearby door being kicked in but Willow concentrated on that voice, it was so familiar.
The arrogant voice yelled louder "Are you getting a word picture here?"
Cordelia began whimpering "Oh, God, oh, God!" and Willow put her hand over Cordelia's mouth to keep her quiet as the voice almost registered.
Then just as the suspense was killing her the voice sing songed "Someone's in the ceeeeeiiiling!"
After a few precious moments where orders were barked out, silence fell. Then the sound of crashing above her, like someone was poking holes in the ceiling. She glanced up but they faded away and then there was a crash.
Willow jumped as Cordelia moved
Cordelia breathed out "I think he's gone." and reached for the door
But Willow wasn't some B- horror movie airhead and whispered "he could come back
Cordelia looked as if that had never occurred to her and she looked at Willow "What are we gonna do?"
Willow rolled her eyes �Pray." It occurred to her she would have to spend the night locked in the closet with her enemy, possible all night. It was either that or risk death by Vampire. She sat up "Let me go out and see."
She crept down the Hallway and overheard Angel and Xander talking to that arrogant voice, against all sense she edged closer rather than run, screaming in the opposite direction.
As she turned the corner she saw Angel and Xander talking to a figure dressed in a long black trench coat and Buffy sneaking up behind him.
A vampire ran into her from behind pushing her towards the little group as The Master punched Angel sending him into Buffy and leaving Xander sprawled on the floor.
"Fe fi FO fum, I smell the blood of a nice ripe girl." Spike grinned at the Slayer.
Buffy stood up and looked at the axe she carried "Do we really need weapons for this?"
"I just like 'em. They make me feel all manly." Spike ran his hand over his chest. He dropped the pole he was holding and motioned to the Slayer ignoring the others
"The last Slayer I killed she begged for her life. You don't strike me as the begging type."
Buffy glared at him �You shouldn'ta come here."
Spike smirked at her �No. I've messed up your doilies and stuff. But I just got so bored. I'll tell you what. As a personal favour from me to you," and to Red he added silently "I'll make it quick. It won't hurt a bit."
Buffy shook her head at him �No, Spike. It's gonna hurt a lot."
"Spike??"
Spike looked into the shadows and saw Willow staring at him with a look of pure astonishment on her face.
"Oh bloody hell." he whispered under his non existent breath
Angel stood up and yanked Xander to his feet. They stood side by with Buffy and Willow who stepped into the light.
Buffy scowled "Will, run."
"There's Vampires everywhere." Spike blurted, if Red left his side he couldn't guarantee her protection here. The place was overrun by hungry minions and any of them could take her. �Besides we haven�t been introduced properly.�
"That's right Willow; you haven't been introduced to Sunnydale's latest bastard." Buffy spat "This slime is Spike."
"Spike." Willow said sadly staring at the ice blue eyes of her William. Her eyes were wide and tears hung on her lashes.
"Spike get out of here." Angel commanded
But Spike couldn't take his eyes of his beloved Red. He clenched his jaw and forced himself to look away
"You are bound and determined to ruin things for me aren't you." he said.
He addressed the wall but Willow knew he was talking to her.
Angel smirked thinking Spike meant him "You should stay away from my town Spike."
Tears spilled over Willow's eyes
"Crying won't help." Spike said desperately, wanting nothing more to take her into his arms and kiss it all better
"I'm sorry!" she shouted startling her friends "But someone I care about is going to get hurt tonight. An-and I don't want that." she sobbed
"You shouldn't be here." Spike growled. His mind acknowledged that there was no way he was going to win here, he had satisfied his minions cravings and his Master's status by attempting to get rid of the Slayer and rather than prolong this he had to do a tactical retreat.
His red head was hurting and he couldn't kill her friends while she was here, neither could he comfort her.
Suddenly a lady with blonde hair appeared behind the assembled group with an axe.
"You stay the hell away from my daughter!" she hissed and even Spike could see she meant it.
"Bloody women!" he turned and fled out of the broken window and called out to his remaining minions as he fled.
After the Police had gone Willow went home mentally and physically exhausted.
Spike was sitting in her living room as she opened the door.
�Red.� He said hesitantly
�Spike.� She was too tired to add emotion to the words, but Spike winced.
�Yeah, I guess I forgot to mention that bit.�
Willow just looked at him. After a long moment Spike looked away
�I won�t say I�m sorry, pet. I wouldn�t mean it. I�m a Vampire- you knew that, it�s my job to attack the Slayer. Being a Master, well, it�s expected- hell- demanded. She�s a challenge to my territory and��
�I know.� She said softly and he looked up in surprise �I know all about Vampires and territoriality and behaviour patterns. I do research for the Slayer of course I�m going to know.� Her voice took on a bitter tone
�But of course you knew that.�
�What?�
�Isn�t that why you are with me? Because I have inside knowledge to the Slayer- you knew where she was tonight, knew she was vulnerable- because of me. I practically handed her to you on a damn plate. So tell me exactly how stupid I�ve been Spike. Tell me that you�ve been using me since the beginning to get to the Slayer.� *I will not cry* she vowed *I will not cry*.
Spike�s face registered horror �No, no no pet, you�ve got it all wrong I never�would never� I didn�t.� he stood in front of her and lifted her chin with his finger and stared into her eyes �When we first met, I didn�t have a clue who you were, or who your sodding friends were. After you told me, I still didn�t care, love. I don�t, I have never used you to get to the bitch.�
�Right.� She didn�t believe him
�Believe me Willow.� The fact that he used her name made her look into his eyes for the first time.
�You are the reason that I didn�t go after her sooner, I couldn�t bear to see you get hurt and I knew it would hurt you because one of us would end up dead. Deader.� He smirked �I told you to stay out of the way tonight because I couldn�t let the bitch go unchallenged much longer and I wanted you to be safe. You promised me that you would stay home, pet. Why did you lie?�
�I didn�t lie.� She replied hotly �I never promised and I was going to do exactly as you said and then I overheard two vampires talking about Spike going after the Slayer and I had to warn Buffy.�
Spike stroked her face and nodded, of course she would go to help her friend, that�s the kind of girl she was. That�s why he loved her- she neglected her own safety for the people she loved.
�Why did *you* lie?� Willow wanted to know
�I knew you had heard of me, Angelus probably had a bunch of stories and all that crap written in the Watcher�s diaries about me. I wanted you to make up your own mind about me, get to know the real me without all the prejudice. Plus I liked the fact that you weren�t that scared of me, and yes-� He put a finger over her mouth before she could say it �I liked putting one over on Peaches.�
Willow couldn�t help the grin that spread across her features and Spike suddenly felt relieved that he hadn�t lost his witch.
�So what now?� she asked
�Well I�d like to take you upstairs and shag you into unconsciousness but I think we need to talk a bit.� He bent and brushed his lips against hers and smiled against her as she opened her mouth and her hands snaked around his back.
�Later.� she murmured.
It took every ounce willpower he possessed to push her away.
�No now.�
�Why?� the wary look was back in her eyes and Spike pulled her close to him to make sure she didn�t run away when he dropped his little bombshell.
He guided her to the couch and sat her down next to him, holding her hands in his.
�Will- Spike what is it?�
�You can call me William, if you want, pet. It was my human name.� he smiled down at her
�Spike suits you.� Her eyes twinkled
�I think it�s best that we have no more secrets from each other.� He said seriously �I want you to be able to trust me, trust what I say. I need you to be able to come to me if you need me, to be able to tell me everything and believe me. Believe in me.� He grimaced at how sappy that sounded but Willow�s eyes shone with brightness that- had he had breath- it would have taken it away.
�OK.� She nodded �Tell me.�
�First up, I�m Angelus� Grandchilde, Dru�s childe. That�s Drusilla. She�s insane; we were together but drifted apart. Especially since I met you. I realise now she that wasn�t what I wanted.� He looked knowingly at her and she blushed the way he knew she would.
�How long were you together?� she asked
��bout a century, give or take.�
�A century?� she gaped, she hadn�t even know about vampires for a decade, a century? How could she compete with that much history?
Spike could see the questioning in her eyes �Now now, Red.� He shook his finger at her �none of those thoughts. Me and Dru are- how do you bloody Yanks say it- way over?� Spike imitated a valley accent trying to get her to laugh. It worked as Willow cracked up over Spike�s appalling mockery.
�Any questions, love?�
�What were you like as a human?�
Spike rolled his eyes �Never the easy ones with you. *That* my fairest Red is a closely guarded secret that very very few know and that I will reluctantly share with you when I have you chained up somewhere so you can punished for laughing.�
�I won�t laugh.� She said honestly and then looked down slightly embarrassed
�What?�
�Can we still try the chains sometime?� she said in a little girl voice
Spike threw back his head and roared with laughter �Oh I knew there was a reason why I loved you.�
Willow froze �You love me?�
Shit. �Yes.� Double shit. Willow looked gob-smacked �I love you Willow.�
Willow wrung her hands in her shirt and stared at them, when she looked up it was with hope
�Really?�
�Yep, really. Quite desperately actually.� Well, might as well go all the way.
�I- I�m not sure what to say.� She admitted biting her lip �it�s all so quick and� and I�
�It�s alright Red. I know it�s quick for you, I didn�t expect you to say it back yet.� He had secretly hoped but never expected. �I wasn�t going to tell you tonight, didn�t think you ready to hear it.�
�Thank you for telling me, I could fall in love with you so easily but I need time to be sure.� Willow�s expression begged him not to hurt, and not to hurt her. He couldn�t refuse her anything.
�Take your time Red; I�ve got a bit of it. I�m not going anywhere, and I wont stop saying it either.� He warned with an impish grin
�Good.� She sent one back to him �Feel free to try to convince me.�
She squealed as he picked her up and took the stairs two at a time.
�Oh I will, and I think I�m gonna kick Lita and Blake off those chains tomorrow.�
And he did.
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LYING TO ME
LYING TO ME