Subject: [BA_Gutter] Dream Once More 18 Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 04:15:38 -0000 From: "Tracy" Sorry it has taken me so long to post this continuation of the story, Holidays and of course getting ready to go to school for two months in January. Remember where we left off Wes, Buffy Spike and Emma took out the Vamp nest! Dream Once More part 18 Author T, Claybourne Disclaimer, Fox ME, Joss and the others they do not endorse this but it's only for entertainment so please no suing guys. Spoiler of Angel up to Destiny Buffy comes to LA, but it may be too late: Spike is with someone else, and Angel is not the same as she remembers. NC-17 eventually but mostly less Feed Back- Like an elephant at the zoo, and peanuts, I always perform so much better. So, yes please!!!!! Part 18 After dropping Emma and Spike at the hotel, Wesley offered Buffy a ride home. He explained he could drive her back in the morning for her car. Buffy, sore and tired, agreed. They got to her father's condo. "Wes, want to come in for a drink? All that slaying made me thirsty. Thought you might be too." "That would be very nice." Later they sat on the couch with their beverages. Wes had opted for a beer and Buffy a Tab. "Are you hungry? I have..." "I'm fine. How are you feeling?" "My elbow hurts but..." Wes gently pulled her sleeve up. Buffy hissed at the pain. As he drew her sleeve back, he saw a huge black bruise and a great deal of swelling around her elbow. "Let's get some ice on it, and do you have any Tylenol or Motrin?" "Yeah, I'll go get it." "Just tell me a general direction and I'll get it for you." Moments later he had brought her the medication and a bag of frozen peas. "I can replace the peas; its just I thought they would be more comfortable than bulky ice cubes." "Thanks, for everything... I mean it, Wes, you saved me tonight. I was actually scared and don't think I'm crazy but it actually felt good. I've been in a fog for months, possibly years, and it penetrated the fog and made me feel." "You're quite welcome but I recall you saving me a few times while I was in Sunnydale." "Oh yeah, that." Buffy shifted so she could look at him directly. "I think we can call it even, don't you?" Wes stared into her eyes. "Yes, even." Buffy saw something in his eyes; an emotion seemed to flit across them. The urge she'd had at the beach came back. Buffy decided that after everything that had happened tonight she needed to give in so she leaned forward and kissed him. Wes responded and pulled her into his arms. Then suddenly he stopped and let go. "I apologize. That was very forward of me. I was taking advantage of your..." "It was nice," Buffy smiled, feeling a bit goofy inside. "Yes, but...It- It was nice?" She nodded. "Besides, I was the kisser, you were the kissee, so you weren't taking advantage." He cocked his head. "Are you saying that you- " he took a deep calming breath, "Might have feelings for me?" Buffy kissed him again, then replied, "What is it with you Watcher types, always need all the information before you proceed? Ok, here's with your facts: I just realized when you brought me the peas instead of ice cubes how you are kind, wicked smart, fun and very caring as well as giving and, yes, that sounds like feelings." "Well," he blushed a little. "You are those things as well, that and stunningly beautiful." Buffy blushed with that. Wesley sat back. "Well, now we have established what wonderful people we are and that we have feelings for one another, so what now? And even scarier, what will I tell Angel?" Buffy frowned at the mention of her former lover's name. "Let's not. I want to keep this between just us.." "Oh," he cleared his throat with a frown. "I see." "No, Wes, I didn't mean secret affair stuff, I just don't want to invite others' opinions about us yet. We don't even know what will happen. Face it, we each have a line of people who would have plenty to say." His smile in response to her explanation was a spectacular one. Buffy discovered that she liked to make him smile. * * * * Emma noticed how Spike, sitting on the couch, never took his eyes off her. She had gotten ready for bed, brushing her teeth, cleaning the blood and dust from her face, and slipping on her silky spaghetti- strapped nightgown. She only wore it in case one of the girls needed something. Emma preferred to sleep naked next to Spike. As she put some lotion on, she said, "Honey, stop, it's nerve- wracking to have you staring like that. Get over it, I'm fine! I'm a slayer and it's a hazard; you of all people know what can happen to..." "Shh, don't even bloody go there; it's just that he tasted you, and I..." Stepping over and straddling him, then sitting on his lap, she placed her hand on his cheek. "Do you want to taste me?" He looked surprised at her suggestion. "Emma, love?" "I didn't know about that, I mean I read something once about how it's stimulating for vampires but I thought it was fiction." "As much as I am tempted, pet, it's not a good idea." "Why?" "I don't want to hurt you." "Alright, but Spike, I'm not totally opposed to you doing it. I know things are different- you a vampire and me a human- not too natural a pairing. Guess I should add that to my 'why I am a freak' list." He looked into her eyes. "Pet, what are you on about, thinkin' you're a freak?." She chuckled. "Right, and you would fall for a normal girl?" "Right then, just as long as you know you're my chosen freak." She ran her hands through his hair. "I was proud of you tonight. The whole night and even during the fight you, well, you didn't moon eye Buffy." "I'll have you bloody well know I never MOONED over Buffy. I don't care what the others said, what I did was more like stalking. 'Sides, every time one of those thoughts or feelings came I thought about how I feel going to bed and waking up with you, how I am satisfied now." "You are?" "Well, not this second! I'm sodding sure you can feel that where you are sitting." "Well, then, let's change that." He growled. Then he lifted her and carried her to the bed * * * * Angel was lying on his bed. Strangely, right this second he was missing Spike just popping in like he had when he was a ghost. He may have told Spike what had happened but no one else could know. Tomorrow he'd have to decapitate the girl. He had left her in the trunk of the car; too many eyes around this place. Angel was going to ask Wes for any information he had on mind control. That night he had some vivid dreams of Angelus, and actually felt the soulless vampire's glee at pain and destruction. It was all so confusing. * * * * Buffy felt a huge relief. It was as if admitting to herself about Wes took a weight from her shoulders. She knew now why she had invited Wes to tonight's meeting. It was about having someone there for her. Maybe it was childish, but to her it worked out pretty well. "Buffy, you have a bit of a Cheshire cat smile; what's going on in there?" asked Wesley. "Do you remember, did the Cheshire cat ever tell why it smiled?" "Well, I would have to admit I read 'Alice in Wonderland' to know that." "Did you?" "No I did not; my nanny read it to me when I was very small and all I can remember is the tea party, the caterpillar, and that huge smile on the cat." "You are so funny...and if you must know I was thinking of this." Buffy leaned in again and kissed him. Wesley pulled her closer and gently parted her lips with his tongue. The feelings he had for Buffy seemed to explode in his mind. All this time he was attracted to her and never even thought about it. Granted, he was loyal to Angel and...A panic rose inside him with the thought of Angel but he had agreed with Buffy not to say anything. God, he hoped this wasn't a way for her to get back at Angel. Slowly he continued to kiss Buffy while gently laying her on her back. The kissing continued and as much as Buffy felt it could definitely go on, she needed to stop. Rushing into this would be a very bad thing. Wes must have sensed her change because he sat up and then back on the couch. Buffy sat up. "I'm sorry, it's just happening..." "Very quickly," finished Wesley. "It's not that I don't feel something and want to but..." "You want to slow down, not rush anything." "How do you know what I'm thinking?" she smiled. "I was thinking it myself." Buffy kissed him again, but stopped the kiss before it got too far. "Ah, Wes, I'm thinking it might be a good idea if..." He stood quickly. "Yes, I believe any longer here in your presence and there will be no slow about any of this." Buffy giggled. "You know, they say great minds think alike, but this is scary!" "Buffy darling I like the feeling of being on the same thought path as you. "Go, Wes, go now," she sighed. He disappeared through the door. Buffy picked up the phone to call Willow. TBC