Title: Into the Light
Series: A NEW LIFE
Author: MarieC
Email: mariecynthia2003@yahoo.com
Feedback: Please
Archive: www.the-crypt.net
http://home.att.net/~lubakmetyk/crypt.htm#marieC
Pairing: Spike/Angel
Spoilers: Spike is chipped; Angel is Spike's Sire; No Fred or Connor;
Buffy did not die;
Spike did never had a crush on Buffy
Rating: R
Warnings/Disclaimers: see previous parts

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Chapter 5

Spike felt relieved as she left Giles' room and walked down the hall.
She walked towards her bedroom and realized that she had no desire to
return there. She did not want a reminder of recent events. She
turned back and slowly went to Angel's room. Her hand shook as she
knocked; she reminded herself that did not need to be afraid
anymore.

Angel opened the door and smiled. He could sense her
trepidation. "You know you don't need to knock."

"It's your room." Spike said quietly as she walked in.

"It could be ours...if you want. Or, you could pick out another room."
Angel spoke shyly and grinned.

"I don't know...we can decide later." Spike was exhausted as she
crashed onto the couch.

Angel sat next to her and seemed nervous when he spoke. "Everything
go okay with Giles?" His eyes were wide in anticipation.

"Yeah. Don't worry, Angel. I told him about us." She sat up and
scooted next to him. Her tiny hand stroked his cheek. "I told him
that I love you and that we've been given a second chance." Her smile
warmed Angel's heart.

Angel leaned in and cupped her beautiful face in his hands and gently
placed kisses on her forehead and then her nose. "Gods, I love you so
much." Angel said in a breathy tone. He left a trail of kisses on her
neck as he felt her shudder beneath him.

"Angel..." She whispered as she enjoyed the sensation of Angel nibbling
her neck.

He looked into her beautiful eyes and then gently grabbed her tiny
waist and slid her into his lap. He was desperate to be closer to
her. He captured her lips in a passionate kiss. Angel moaned as he
felt Spike deepening their contact. They broke apart both gasping for
unneeded breath. They sat with their foreheads touching.

"Stay with me tonight." Angel said as his breathing slowed.

"O-Okay...but..." Spike looked away.

"Honey, look at me." Angel tilted her chin up. "We will take this
very slow. I promise. You don't need to be afraid anymore. I just
want to hold you."

Spike nodded in agreement as her anxiety subsided. Angel stood up
from the couch still cradling his Childe. "Why don't we change for
bed."

"All my clothes are in my room." Spike said quietly. "I don't want to
go back there." Her eyes glistened as she looked at her Sire.

"It's okay. I'll get them tomorrow. Why don't you wear these." Angel
handed her a pair of boxers and a T-shirt after he set her down. She
took them and went towards the bathroom to change. It would take some
time for her to be fully comfortable around Angel.

As she emerged from the bathroom, Angel gasped at the beauty of his
Childe. Her hair was freshly brushed and his T-shirt clung to her
breasts. His boxers were too big so she rolled them over. Angel could
barely control himself. For her sake, he had to try. He finished
tying his pajama bottoms and then walked over to her. He slipped his
arms around her waist and purred. "Mine." He whispered.

As Spike looked up at her Sire, she smirked. "You know? I'm gonna get
a big crick in my neck looking up at you all the time."

"Well, I guess I have to take care of that." Angel proceeded to scoop
her up in his arms and carry her to the bed. Spike squealed as she
laughed.

"Now, I do feel like Scarlet O'Hare!"

"What?" Angel asked with confused eyes.

"Never mind..." Spike smiled to herself.

Angel gently laid her down on the bed as if she were his most prized
possession. He slid in behind her and covered them with a blanket and
comforter. He wrapped his large arms around her tiny body and pulled
her close. He kissed the back of her head and muttered, "I love you."

Angel reached back and turned off the light. The two vampires quickly
descended into slumber. It was the most peaceful sleep to befall them
in over a century.

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