Stepford Spike
Who: ihaveasoul Angel and Willemina ihaveasoultoo
When: Yesterday
Why: Cos genderswitched Spike is fun.
Willemina walked through the kitchen wearing her new shoes and clothes, a frilly apron on as she hummed happily the kitchen seeming to be the set of a 1950's TV set.
Angel walked into the kitchen, paused, turned around and walked out. He closed his eyes, counted to ten, and then walked back in. Nope, it was still the same.
"...Um?"
"Oh! She squeaked happily running over to him, "you're home!" She said happily wrapping her arms around his neck and giving him a happy kiss.
Angel returned the kiss, still looking a bit bewildered. "Um.... hi?"
"Hi, I made dinner for you." she replied happily
"I can see," Angel said, surprised. "He...usually it's me"
She smiled, "I can give you a treat sometimes." she replied before twirling. "Do you like this?"
"It's very..." Angel paused; several words went through his head, most of them inappropriate. "...Bright"
She smiled tilting her head to the side, "Sit down, I'll go and get your blood."
"Thanks...I think" he said slowly, moving to sit down.
She smiled putting the pan on the boil to warm the blood.
He twiddled his thumbs, watching her slightly nervously. "So.... um...had a busy day?"
I did some gardening, I put a few plants around Oh and I got some collars for the dogs."
"You got..." Angel chuckled, more because he didn't know what else to do than anything. “.... Right. Um. Very good?"
She smiled pouring out his blood and handing it to him, "So how was your day did you solve anything exciting?"
"Not really, not if you count a dodgy hot dog stand exciting," said Angel, taking the blood and sipping it. "Thanks"
She smiled playing with the curls on her hair. "Liam..."
He eyed her a moment. "Yeaaaah?"
She smiled softly, "I thought it would be nice for us to go out tonight, if you're up for it."
Angel winced inwardly, maybe he could find somewhere quiet where she wouldn't be noticed? "...Well, okay, if you want to"
She smiled happily, "Great, I was thinking maybe we could go dancing and out on the town."
Ah. Not so much hiding, then. "...Are you sure?" he said. "There are...um...movies and dark, cosy restaurants"
She blinked, "But you've eaten."
"Oh.... of course," damn, "Um.... well...there's one of the parks? Nice and quiet, you know"
"Oh...I was sort of hoping to dance."
"Oh," Angel sighed. “.... Well.... okay, I guess."
She clapped her hands, "Wonderful." She replied taking off her apron, "I’ll just change." she replied running upstairs.
Angel groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose, before finishing his drink. He hoped Spike wouldn't kill him for this when he got back to normal.
She returned a few minutes later in a 50's rocker dress looking like she was about to do the jitterbug. With black heeled shoes and white ankle socks.
Angel managed to cover the look of horror to one of appreciation surprisingly quickly. "It looks good on you....Honey"
She smiled fixing the belt on the pink dress. "Oh do you really think so?"
"You look gorgeous," smiled Angel, really hoping he could find somewhere they'd be let INTO.
She smiled happily, "Oh thank you," she replied leaning up to kiss him deeply before pulling him to the door.
Angel followed her, racking his brains, before grinning. "I know exactly where we can go"
"Really?" she asked hopefully
"Oh yes," Angel chuckled, leading her to the car. "A place where you can dance the night away"
She grinned happily skipping over to the passenger door
He opened it for her with a smile. "Spike would kill him later, but at least they could get in
She smiled getting in and strapping herself in.
He closed her door, moving to the drivers side and getting in, starting up the car and heading towards Caritas,
She smiled looking over at him as he drove, "So where are we going?"
"Caritas," he beamed
"Oh!! Mr Lorne works there!"
"Owns it and yes, yes he does," said Angel, heading to the club
She smiled, "It will be lovely to see him there, but can we dance there?" She asked
"Sure we can. There’s a dance floor," smiled Angel, hoping, oh dear gods, hoping, that it would be empty
She smiled happily "Oh perfect," She grinned.
"Yeeah," said Angel, pulling up outside and switching off the engine, getting out.
She smiled waiting patiently in the car for him to open the door.
Angel blinked, then sighed, opening the door for her.
She smiled climbing out and giving him a kiss on the cheek in thanks.
Angel rolled his eyes softly, locking the car up and stepping into the club.
She smiled linking her arm in his and smiling at the people at the door before bouncing in.
Angel winced as they wandered in, the demonic clients looking at Spike curiously. Lorne blinked up from behind the bar and stifled a laugh.
She beamed leaning Angel's side and running up to the demon. ""Mr Lorne!" She grinned happily
Angel closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Lorne watched her with some degree of amusement. "Sparkles! Look at you!"
She grinned happily twirling for him, "Do you like it?"
"Oh it's very...you," Lorne decided on. "Razzle dazzle them, Sweetheart."
"Don't start, Lorne," said Angel, walking over with a grit-toothed smile
She grinned, "Can I have a babycham first please?"
Lorne snorted, then cleared his throat. "Sure, one.... Babycham coming up," he said, going off to get the drink as Angel sent him a glare
She grinned looking around, "Oh this is so lovely." She replied waving at a very confused fungus demon.
"Yeah, a real hoot," said Angel, grabbing a beer from Lorne as the demon handed the babycham over to Spike
She smiled taking it from him, "Thank you." she replied with a smile sitting on the barstool.
She smiled looking over the dance floor, "would you like one?" she asked looking at Angel hopefully.
"A dance?" asked Angel wincing and looking for Lorne for help.
"Have fun, you crazy kids!" beamed Lorne
Angel sent him a look of death
She smiled looking up at him, "You want to don't you?"
Angel sighed, and then smiled. "Of course," he said, leading her off to the floor.
She smiled happily bouncing along to the floor.
Angel sighed, shooting Lorne another glare before stopping on the dance floor
She smiled looking up at him as a bouncy song came on, "What about this one?" She asked holding his hands.
"Alright," said Angel, trying to muster up the energy to 'bounce'
She blinked at him a little as he shuffled about trying to bounce with him before realising he didn't seem particularly good at it.
Angel shuffled his feet a little, dancing, as always, terribly.
She looked at him before smiling softly taking his arms and leading him a little trying to move him in a slightly more fluid manner.
Angel chuckled a little, letting her lead him, still not getting very far.
She giggled softly "You're having fun aren't you?" She asked
"Yes?" he tried his best to sound convincing.
She grinned beautifully before speeding up and leading him across the floor
Angel yelped trying and failing to keep up
She giggled coming to a stop "Are you alright?"
"Um...yes?"
Angel tried; smiling nervously
She giggled blinking as someone tapped Angel on the shoulder.
Angel blinked, turning around.
A tall speckled demon in a suit a size too small for his back ridges smiled with too many teeth, "Can I cut in?"
Angel frowned. "No. She's my wife"!
She peeked over his shoulder and smiled at the demon, wrapping her arm through Angel’s.
The demon put his hands up, "I was only asking for a friendly dance."
Angel sighed, turning his head to look at her. "Do you want to dance with him?"
She smiled apologetically at the demon, "I'm happy here it's alright." She replied tightening her hold on Angel with a smile.
"See?" Angel gave the demon a strained smile. "The lady doesn't want to dance"
The demon nodded stepping away, "Alright..." He replied as she pulled Angel away
Angel turned to smile at her, letting her lead him away
She smiled back at him, "before sitting back at the bar watching the karaoke, "we could have a go if you like."
"Oh no....no....no," Angel shook his head. "No"
She blinked looking up at him sitting down next to a leering chaos demon, "No?"
"I don't sing," said Angel nervously.
"Oh...we could duet?"
Angel sighed. "Love.... I’m tone deaf, we'd start a riot"
"Oh... Alright," she replied taking a peanut.
Angel let out a sigh of relief. "So.... when do you want to go home?"
"Home but we just got here?" She asked frowning gently.
"Oh.... I guess you're right," Angel frowned; shifting uncomfortably
She frowned setting her drink on the side and looking at him. "You don't...you don't like me do you?"
"What?" Angel blinked. "What are you talking about? Of course I do, I love you"
She frowned brushing the lint off her knee. "I brought all these pretty things and I cook for you and I'm always happy and I kiss you when you come in from a late night and I look after the pets. I've redecorated the house and clean it from top to bottom and you...you just seem tired of me.
Angel winced, then sighed, wrapping an arm around her. "It's not that, Love,” he murmured. "It's just.... you’re different and I'm trying to get used to it is all. I still love you, very very much. I'd never get tired of you"
"But you want to go home and you want to take me somewhere dark."
Angel frowned. "I just don't want people trying to hurt you"
"Why would they hurt me? We're just having fun."
Angel sighed. "They might...." he shook his head. "It doesn't matter, I'm sorry. I don't want to hurt you"
She frowned, "It's alright, it was selfish of me, we can head home."
Angel smiled. "I'd love to spend an evening with just you," he said, kissing her forehead softly.
"Really?" she asked softly.
"Really," he smiled softly.
"What could we do?"
"Anything you like," Angel whispered with a smile
: "Could we see a show?" She asked softly
"A show?" Angel smiled. "Of course, which show would you like to see?"
: "What's out at the moment?"
"Well, there's," Angel considered. "Um... Chicago, Phantom, er, Wicked, The one with the boy, Um...the Lion one"
: "Oh...Phantom?" she asked softly.
"Phantom of the Opera?" Angel smiled. "Okay then"
: She smiled leaning against him, "Can we go now?"
Angel checked his watch. "Well, I think we can make the evening performance"
: She grinned sliding off her chair and bouncing on her heels waiting for him.
Angel rolled his eyes softly, getting up and walking her to the car.
: She smiled hooking her arm through his, "Thank you."
"You're welcome," he said, moving to kiss her cheek
: She beamed giggling softly, "It really is a lovely night."
"I suppose it is," he smiled a little, opening the car door for her
: She beamed climbing in, "Could I have mint ice cream in the intermission?"
Angel chuckled, getting in the drivers side and starting up. "Sure, why not"
: She beamed, "thank you," she replied with a grin leaning in and kissing his temple
He smiled, driving the car towards the theatre and parking across the road. "Come on, then"
: She beamed waiting for him to open the door her feet tapping happily
Angel moved to open the door, making a note he'd have to get used to this.
: She smiled climbing out smiling as she walked up to the doors.
Angel paid for two tickets, before leading her in. "Do you want anything before we sit down?"
: She smiled softly, "Chocolate?" she asked
"Okay," he chuckled softly, buying her a bar.
: She beamed waiting at the doors for him before accepting them happily.
: and walking through the stall doors.
He nuzzled her gently, leading her to their seats, pulling hers down for her
: She smiled tucking her feet in elegantly and settling against him, arching her neck with a smile.
Angel settled in next to her, smiling a little. Ok, so maybe this wasn't SO bad
: She giggled softly as the lights went down falling quiet as her fingers played in Angel's hair.
Angel purred low, leaning into her touch, his eyes on the stage
: She smiled burrowing her eyes on the stage, lighting up as the people walked across it and began
Angel smiled, breathing her in, her scent so much like Spike's and yet so different at the same time
She smiled watching entranced as time passed gasping as the phantom arrived on the scene.
Angel smiled, wrapping an arm protectively around her shoulders, watching as the mirror opened up.
She smiled burying in, purring ever so gently and watching breathing him in as she wrapped her arms around him. Her breath catching as the show moved on
He smiled softly as they watched, staying close to her, holding her near before the intermission began. "You wanted ice cream, yeah?" he asked
She lifted her head up as the lights rose before smiling gratefully, "yes please."
"Alright," he smiled, standing up and walking to the front, ordering her a tub of ice cream, bringing it back with the little spoon.
She beamed, "thank you,” she replied happily as she opened it. She tucked her legs back so he could get back to his seat before spooning a bit before offering it to him.
Angel smiled, slipping into his seat before chuckling opening his mouth and taking the offered treat. "Thanks,"
She smiled leaning up and pressing a kiss on his mouth with a smile, "You're welcome." she whispered happily enjoying every moment of it.
Angel deepened it for a moment, then chuckled as the curtain rose for the second act
Her head snapped away to look at the stage with a grin curling in and eating her ice cream.
Angel smiled fondly, settling in again to watch the show.
She smiled entranced once again in the world in front of her time passing by before she screamed suddenly as the chandelier dropped down.
Angel laughed softly, wrapping his arms around her. "It's okay, it's part of the show"
"I wasn't expecting it." She whispered blushing a little laughing
He smiled, nuzzling her gently as the show came to it's close
She giggled nuzzling in and beaming happily, her eyes sparkling, perhaps the only physical thing that had not changed.
Angel watched her, captivated for a moment, before shaking his head out of it. "Come on," he whispered. "Let's go home"
She smiled happily taking his hand and letting herself be pulled up, "This has been wonderful." She replied happily as they began to walk along the aisle
He smiled softly as they walked. "I'm glad you enjoyed yourself," he said gently, kissing the top of her head.
She smiled and closed her eyes leaning into him; they soon walked out of the theatre and onto the street, a few people watching as they walked past.
He hummed softly, leading her to the car, opening the door for her.
She smiled ducking her head and climbing in belting herself in.
He chuckled softly, getting into the drivers seat, heading homewards.
She glanced over watching him as he drove, "The show was amazing," she gushed as she babbled about the characters and the actors.
He chuckled softly. "I never realised you were such a fan of musicals"
"She shrugged softly, "I like music...it' like poetry."
"Well.... I suppose it is," he murmured with a smile.
She smiled softly, "I think it's lovely, even if it is about obsession. "
"Obviously so, " chuckled Angel, pulling up outside their building. "So long as you enjoyed yourself."
She beamed, "I did. I'm sorry I doubted that you liked me."
"I love you," pointed out Angel, getting out and opening the door for her. "Of course I do,"
She smiled softly, "I love you too." She replied taking his hand and climbing out.
He smiled, leading her up into the house, holding the door open for her. He was getting used to this.
She smiled pulling off her coat as she walked in "Thank you," She replied happily
He leaned in, giving her a proper kiss. "You're welcome"
She smiled stepping up on her toes, kissing him happily, and adoring him.
He deepened it gently, pulling her close, hi fingers playing in her hair
She sighed happily purring as she breathed him in.
He let out a low purr of his own, before breaking off to nuzzle her gently.
She smiled purring happily breathing him in. "You know you're very much a gentleman." she whispered
"Me?" he asked, amused.
"Of course you, who else would I be talking about?"
"You've never called me that before," he smiled softly.
She smiled, "You don't like it?"
"No, I like it, just not used to it," he kissed her forehead gently. "Thank you"
She smiled happily, "You're welcome, "Do you want any blood?" she asked,” I can make some."
"I'm fine," he smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
She smiled ducking her head before she pulled off her shoes. "I should get ready for bed.
He smiled softly, watching her, leaning in to kiss her softly again. "Alright."
She smiled shyly ducking her head and nodding before she disappeared up the stairs
He watched her go off up with a soft chuckle, before sighing and stretching, moving about to check everything was switched off before he turned in.
She was tucked under the covers but had set a flask of blood by Angel's bedside and a sketchpad and pencil. So he wouldn't need for anything during the night
He chuckled softly as he wandered into the bedroom. "...Thanks, Love," he smiled. "You don't have to work so hard, you know. I don't mind"
She shrugged sitting up to watch him as she smoothed her hair, "I want to."
He smiled softly as he got undressed. "Well.... thanks," he said, slipping into bed.
She smiled burying under the covers and lying on her side watching him. "You're welcome."
He chuckled, leaning in to kiss her softly.
She smiled as she kissed him back. "I love you."
"I love you, too," he whispered, drinking in her features.
She smiled softly reaching over and touching his hair gently, "I still hope I can change back soon though." She whispered.
"I'm sure you will," he murmured, leaning into her touch.
She smiled softly watching him. "I believe you."
Angel chuckled softly, kissing her again. "Goodnight"
"Night," she whispered softly curling into him, resting her head on his shoulder
He sighed softly holding her close, running a soothing hand through her hair.
She smiled wrapping her arms around Angel, "Do you miss him?"
"Who? Spike?" he sighed. "Like crazy, but you're still there.... just about, and I did promise to love you no matter what when we got married."
"But that sounds like duty."
"It is, but it's one I'm only too happy to do," whispered Angel.
"Would...would you like me to be more like him?"
Angel blinked, surprised. "I...what do you mean?"
She shrugged, "I've seen his things, I could try."
"Only if you want to.... I don't want you to feel uncomfortable," said Angel gently.
She shrugged, "It'd make you happy."
"I want YOU to be happy," pointed out Angel
She frowned taking his hand and kissing the back of it. "I suppose."
He nuzzled her gently. "That's all I want"
She smiled softly "Is it alright if I don't?"
"It's more than alright," he said, kissing her forehead.
She smiled closing her eyes, "Thank you." She replied with a chuckle
"That's okay," he chuckled fondly.
She smiled, "So long as you think I'm gorgeous and wonderful."
"Always," he smiled.
She beamed "You're wonderful."
"Nah, I'm just...me" Angel murmured, tracing her jaw with his fingertips.
"You can be wonderful if you like."
"In your eyes, no doubt," he smiled, leaning in and kissing her again
She smiled, "Does anywhere else matter?" She whispered kissing him back
"Not at all," he whispered against her lips, deepening the kiss slowly.
She smiled happily kissing him back her thinner arms wrapping around his neck.
He purred into it, his own arms wrapping around her as he pulled her close.
She sighed gently, breathing him in happily as she purred softly.
Angel broke off, kissing her jaw tenderly.
She smiled arching her head softly, her fingers playing through his hair. Purring as she curled in.
"Hmmm," he murmured nuzzling her throat, breathing her in.
She giggled shivering as she arched her throat "I adore you Liam."
"I adore you, too," he murmured, kissing the skin slowly. "...Is this okay?"
She blushed and nodded playing with the back of his neck. "Of course."
"Alright," he whispered, kissing over the mark on her neck.
She blinked blushing a little arched her neck as she stilled a moment a soft gasp leaving her lips
Angel brushed his lips over it again, more slowly this time.
She shivered her head dropping, "Liam," she whispered softly reaching for his hand.
"Mmmmm?" he smiled, leaning in and nipping gently at the mark, his hand settling into hers
She giggled their fingers intertwining gasping softly as her fingers dragged through his hair.
He blew cool air over the scar, before kissing down her collarbone slowly.
She laughed arching back with a soft smile sinking into the mattress
Angel smiled, his kissed moving downwards, his free hand moving the sheets.
She smiled her head falling back the curls splaying on the pillow as she watched him adoringly
He smiled softly against her skin, puling aside the sheets, really hoping she wasn't wearing something impossible to get into...like a corset, oh how he hated those damn things.
She smiled playing with her hair, shifting under her slip as she pulled his head up kissing him sweetly.
He let out a sigh of relief, before returning the kiss deeply, his hands running over her sides.
She blinked in confusion t his relief, "What is it?" she asked curiously.
"Nothing" he chuckled against her lips. "Thought you might be wearing a corset"
She smiled a little, "That might be quite nice although no one wears one in bed do they? Do you like corsets?"
"Not really," he chuckled. "They're not easy to get into."
"You don't find them pretty?"
"Oh yes, very, but again, hard to get into," he chuckled ruefully.
"You've had practice...Oh yes Darla."
Angel tried to ignore the stab of pain at the mention of her name. "...Yeah"
She frowned watching him, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah," Angel gave a strained smile. "I'm fine"
She stilled his hands watching him, "I'm sorry."
"What for?" Angel murmured. "You didn't do anything"
"I've upset you, I didn't mean to."
"No, you didn't," Angel smiled, leaning in to kiss her
"I didn't?" she asked looking up at him.
"No, it was just me, I'm okay," he smiled a little, kissing her forehead
She watched him with a smile, "As long as you're alright."
"I am" he smiled, moving in to kiss her slowly.
She smiled watching him before leaning up and kissing him.
He deepened it gently pressing close to her with a soft sigh
She blushed and smiled deepening it as she stroked her fingers through his hair.
He purred lowly into the kiss, his hands moving to her shift
She sighed leaning up against him.
Angel slipped his tongue into her mouth slowly, tasting her with a low groan
She sighed softly her tongue running along his.
The elder vampire moaned into it, his hands riding up her shift, fingers brushing on bare skin.
She blushed her legs shifting under his touch
"We can stop if you're not comfortable," he whispered gently
"No I'm okay," she whispered. "I trust you Liam."
Angel watched her for a moment. "If you're sure, he whispered, moving to pull her shift off.
She leaned up helping him pull it off as she wriggled on the bed.
He smiled softly, nuzzling her neck. "You're still beautiful," he murmured.
She smiled arching her neck, "I should hope so."
"Oh you are," he smiled, kissing her throat. "Stunning"
She smiled sighing as she arched under him her throat exposed, "Keep talking." she giggled
Angel chuckled a little, catching that part of Spike that was definitely still in there. "Breathtaking," he whispered, suckling on her mark.
She whimpered closing her eyes as she pawed at him little
"You make me want you just with a smile," he murmured, letting his teeth graze the mark.
She grinned happily "really?" she whispered breathless
"Really," he said, nipping the scar as hi hands moved to cup her breasts, the thumbs grazing her nipples.
She laughed before gasping her chest trembling little under his hands. She breathed out slowly as she arched up her neck strained and open for him.
Rough palms gently massaged her breasts as his teeth grazed her throat; before his hands slid downwards towards her thighs
She whimpered softly her hands sliding down his back as her stomach jumping under his touch.
. He purred low, his fingers running over her possessively as they reached her thighs, brushing over the tender skin.
She moaned softly her face buried into his neck. As her thighs moved into his touch.
His teeth grazed the mark on her neck as he slowly shifted her hips into position.
She sighed moving her legs gently wrapping them lightly around him.
He shivered a little, watching her before moving in for a deep kiss, slipping inside with a low groan.
He shivered a little, watching her before moving in for a deep kiss, slipping inside with a low groan.
She gasped groaning softly holding tightly onto him
He let out a low groan into her mouth as he began to rock slowly within her
She whimpered softly, her hips pushing up against him moaning deeply into his mouth.
He moved deeply into her, breaking off the kiss to mouth at her throat
She sighed softly breathing his named into his ear as she held on tight
pushing up against him.
His teeth grazed her scar as his hips started to speed up.
She shivered pushing her throat against his teeth plaintively.
Angel watched her a moment, before letting his fangs descend, biting hard into her throat as he moved into her
She arched up crying out into his throat her arms and legs pulling him in tight.
He drank in her blood, groaning as he rocked faster
She whimpered her teeth tearing into his neck as she held on tight drinking him down.
Angel growled in surprise, rocking into her hard and fast, the bed slamming into the wall.
She drank him down crying out with each thrust, her whole body jolting in power as she clawed his back in warning.
He growled, low and possessive against her throat, rocking into her, trying to tip her over the edge
She whimpered before crying out loudly shuddering around him.
He pushed her down into the mattress, snarling out his release.
She whimpered licking his wound closed holding him tight as she floated him back to earth.
Angel panted, nuzzling her softly, breathing her in as he coasted down
She whimpered softly catching her breath as she ran her hands over his back.
He kissed her gently, before smiling watching her
She smiled breathless looking up at him, blowing tendril of hair out of her face. "Hello." she whispered
"Hello," he whispered, kissing the tip of her nose.
She smiled scrunching her nose, "A perfect end to an unbelievable evening."
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," he whispered softly, slipping out of her gently and nuzzling her.
She sighed shifting around under the coverlet and cuddling in, "I hope you did too."
"I really did," he smiled, snuggling in. "I love you"
She smiled happily, "I love you too angel bear." she whispered
He chuckled a little at the nickname, playing his fingers through her hair.
She smiled her smaller legs tangling with his with a soft sigh, the small blond curling in his arms.
He snuggled up with a soft smile, closing his eyes and breathing her in
She smiled wrapping her arms around him tucking her head in under his chin as she closed her eyes in contentment.
He breathed in her scent as he sighed, starting to drift off to sleep
She sighed softly drifting off in his arms.
When: Yesterday
Why: Cos genderswitched Spike is fun.
Willemina walked through the kitchen wearing her new shoes and clothes, a frilly apron on as she hummed happily the kitchen seeming to be the set of a 1950's TV set.
Angel walked into the kitchen, paused, turned around and walked out. He closed his eyes, counted to ten, and then walked back in. Nope, it was still the same.
"...Um?"
"Oh! She squeaked happily running over to him, "you're home!" She said happily wrapping her arms around his neck and giving him a happy kiss.
Angel returned the kiss, still looking a bit bewildered. "Um.... hi?"
"Hi, I made dinner for you." she replied happily
"I can see," Angel said, surprised. "He...usually it's me"
She smiled, "I can give you a treat sometimes." she replied before twirling. "Do you like this?"
"It's very..." Angel paused; several words went through his head, most of them inappropriate. "...Bright"
She smiled tilting her head to the side, "Sit down, I'll go and get your blood."
"Thanks...I think" he said slowly, moving to sit down.
She smiled putting the pan on the boil to warm the blood.
He twiddled his thumbs, watching her slightly nervously. "So.... um...had a busy day?"
I did some gardening, I put a few plants around Oh and I got some collars for the dogs."
"You got..." Angel chuckled, more because he didn't know what else to do than anything. “.... Right. Um. Very good?"
She smiled pouring out his blood and handing it to him, "So how was your day did you solve anything exciting?"
"Not really, not if you count a dodgy hot dog stand exciting," said Angel, taking the blood and sipping it. "Thanks"
She smiled playing with the curls on her hair. "Liam..."
He eyed her a moment. "Yeaaaah?"
She smiled softly, "I thought it would be nice for us to go out tonight, if you're up for it."
Angel winced inwardly, maybe he could find somewhere quiet where she wouldn't be noticed? "...Well, okay, if you want to"
She smiled happily, "Great, I was thinking maybe we could go dancing and out on the town."
Ah. Not so much hiding, then. "...Are you sure?" he said. "There are...um...movies and dark, cosy restaurants"
She blinked, "But you've eaten."
"Oh.... of course," damn, "Um.... well...there's one of the parks? Nice and quiet, you know"
"Oh...I was sort of hoping to dance."
"Oh," Angel sighed. “.... Well.... okay, I guess."
She clapped her hands, "Wonderful." She replied taking off her apron, "I’ll just change." she replied running upstairs.
Angel groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose, before finishing his drink. He hoped Spike wouldn't kill him for this when he got back to normal.
She returned a few minutes later in a 50's rocker dress looking like she was about to do the jitterbug. With black heeled shoes and white ankle socks.
Angel managed to cover the look of horror to one of appreciation surprisingly quickly. "It looks good on you....Honey"
She smiled fixing the belt on the pink dress. "Oh do you really think so?"
"You look gorgeous," smiled Angel, really hoping he could find somewhere they'd be let INTO.
She smiled happily, "Oh thank you," she replied leaning up to kiss him deeply before pulling him to the door.
Angel followed her, racking his brains, before grinning. "I know exactly where we can go"
"Really?" she asked hopefully
"Oh yes," Angel chuckled, leading her to the car. "A place where you can dance the night away"
She grinned happily skipping over to the passenger door
He opened it for her with a smile. "Spike would kill him later, but at least they could get in
She smiled getting in and strapping herself in.
He closed her door, moving to the drivers side and getting in, starting up the car and heading towards Caritas,
She smiled looking over at him as he drove, "So where are we going?"
"Caritas," he beamed
"Oh!! Mr Lorne works there!"
"Owns it and yes, yes he does," said Angel, heading to the club
She smiled, "It will be lovely to see him there, but can we dance there?" She asked
"Sure we can. There’s a dance floor," smiled Angel, hoping, oh dear gods, hoping, that it would be empty
She smiled happily "Oh perfect," She grinned.
"Yeeah," said Angel, pulling up outside and switching off the engine, getting out.
She smiled waiting patiently in the car for him to open the door.
Angel blinked, then sighed, opening the door for her.
She smiled climbing out and giving him a kiss on the cheek in thanks.
Angel rolled his eyes softly, locking the car up and stepping into the club.
She smiled linking her arm in his and smiling at the people at the door before bouncing in.
Angel winced as they wandered in, the demonic clients looking at Spike curiously. Lorne blinked up from behind the bar and stifled a laugh.
She beamed leaning Angel's side and running up to the demon. ""Mr Lorne!" She grinned happily
Angel closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Lorne watched her with some degree of amusement. "Sparkles! Look at you!"
She grinned happily twirling for him, "Do you like it?"
"Oh it's very...you," Lorne decided on. "Razzle dazzle them, Sweetheart."
"Don't start, Lorne," said Angel, walking over with a grit-toothed smile
She grinned, "Can I have a babycham first please?"
Lorne snorted, then cleared his throat. "Sure, one.... Babycham coming up," he said, going off to get the drink as Angel sent him a glare
She grinned looking around, "Oh this is so lovely." She replied waving at a very confused fungus demon.
"Yeah, a real hoot," said Angel, grabbing a beer from Lorne as the demon handed the babycham over to Spike
She smiled taking it from him, "Thank you." she replied with a smile sitting on the barstool.
She smiled looking over the dance floor, "would you like one?" she asked looking at Angel hopefully.
"A dance?" asked Angel wincing and looking for Lorne for help.
"Have fun, you crazy kids!" beamed Lorne
Angel sent him a look of death
She smiled looking up at him, "You want to don't you?"
Angel sighed, and then smiled. "Of course," he said, leading her off to the floor.
She smiled happily bouncing along to the floor.
Angel sighed, shooting Lorne another glare before stopping on the dance floor
She smiled looking up at him as a bouncy song came on, "What about this one?" She asked holding his hands.
"Alright," said Angel, trying to muster up the energy to 'bounce'
She blinked at him a little as he shuffled about trying to bounce with him before realising he didn't seem particularly good at it.
Angel shuffled his feet a little, dancing, as always, terribly.
She looked at him before smiling softly taking his arms and leading him a little trying to move him in a slightly more fluid manner.
Angel chuckled a little, letting her lead him, still not getting very far.
She giggled softly "You're having fun aren't you?" She asked
"Yes?" he tried his best to sound convincing.
She grinned beautifully before speeding up and leading him across the floor
Angel yelped trying and failing to keep up
She giggled coming to a stop "Are you alright?"
"Um...yes?"
Angel tried; smiling nervously
She giggled blinking as someone tapped Angel on the shoulder.
Angel blinked, turning around.
A tall speckled demon in a suit a size too small for his back ridges smiled with too many teeth, "Can I cut in?"
Angel frowned. "No. She's my wife"!
She peeked over his shoulder and smiled at the demon, wrapping her arm through Angel’s.
The demon put his hands up, "I was only asking for a friendly dance."
Angel sighed, turning his head to look at her. "Do you want to dance with him?"
She smiled apologetically at the demon, "I'm happy here it's alright." She replied tightening her hold on Angel with a smile.
"See?" Angel gave the demon a strained smile. "The lady doesn't want to dance"
The demon nodded stepping away, "Alright..." He replied as she pulled Angel away
Angel turned to smile at her, letting her lead him away
She smiled back at him, "before sitting back at the bar watching the karaoke, "we could have a go if you like."
"Oh no....no....no," Angel shook his head. "No"
She blinked looking up at him sitting down next to a leering chaos demon, "No?"
"I don't sing," said Angel nervously.
"Oh...we could duet?"
Angel sighed. "Love.... I’m tone deaf, we'd start a riot"
"Oh... Alright," she replied taking a peanut.
Angel let out a sigh of relief. "So.... when do you want to go home?"
"Home but we just got here?" She asked frowning gently.
"Oh.... I guess you're right," Angel frowned; shifting uncomfortably
She frowned setting her drink on the side and looking at him. "You don't...you don't like me do you?"
"What?" Angel blinked. "What are you talking about? Of course I do, I love you"
She frowned brushing the lint off her knee. "I brought all these pretty things and I cook for you and I'm always happy and I kiss you when you come in from a late night and I look after the pets. I've redecorated the house and clean it from top to bottom and you...you just seem tired of me.
Angel winced, then sighed, wrapping an arm around her. "It's not that, Love,” he murmured. "It's just.... you’re different and I'm trying to get used to it is all. I still love you, very very much. I'd never get tired of you"
"But you want to go home and you want to take me somewhere dark."
Angel frowned. "I just don't want people trying to hurt you"
"Why would they hurt me? We're just having fun."
Angel sighed. "They might...." he shook his head. "It doesn't matter, I'm sorry. I don't want to hurt you"
She frowned, "It's alright, it was selfish of me, we can head home."
Angel smiled. "I'd love to spend an evening with just you," he said, kissing her forehead softly.
"Really?" she asked softly.
"Really," he smiled softly.
"What could we do?"
"Anything you like," Angel whispered with a smile
: "Could we see a show?" She asked softly
"A show?" Angel smiled. "Of course, which show would you like to see?"
: "What's out at the moment?"
"Well, there's," Angel considered. "Um... Chicago, Phantom, er, Wicked, The one with the boy, Um...the Lion one"
: "Oh...Phantom?" she asked softly.
"Phantom of the Opera?" Angel smiled. "Okay then"
: She smiled leaning against him, "Can we go now?"
Angel checked his watch. "Well, I think we can make the evening performance"
: She grinned sliding off her chair and bouncing on her heels waiting for him.
Angel rolled his eyes softly, getting up and walking her to the car.
: She smiled hooking her arm through his, "Thank you."
"You're welcome," he said, moving to kiss her cheek
: She beamed giggling softly, "It really is a lovely night."
"I suppose it is," he smiled a little, opening the car door for her
: She beamed climbing in, "Could I have mint ice cream in the intermission?"
Angel chuckled, getting in the drivers side and starting up. "Sure, why not"
: She beamed, "thank you," she replied with a grin leaning in and kissing his temple
He smiled, driving the car towards the theatre and parking across the road. "Come on, then"
: She beamed waiting for him to open the door her feet tapping happily
Angel moved to open the door, making a note he'd have to get used to this.
: She smiled climbing out smiling as she walked up to the doors.
Angel paid for two tickets, before leading her in. "Do you want anything before we sit down?"
: She smiled softly, "Chocolate?" she asked
"Okay," he chuckled softly, buying her a bar.
: She beamed waiting at the doors for him before accepting them happily.
: and walking through the stall doors.
He nuzzled her gently, leading her to their seats, pulling hers down for her
: She smiled tucking her feet in elegantly and settling against him, arching her neck with a smile.
Angel settled in next to her, smiling a little. Ok, so maybe this wasn't SO bad
: She giggled softly as the lights went down falling quiet as her fingers played in Angel's hair.
Angel purred low, leaning into her touch, his eyes on the stage
: She smiled burrowing her eyes on the stage, lighting up as the people walked across it and began
Angel smiled, breathing her in, her scent so much like Spike's and yet so different at the same time
She smiled watching entranced as time passed gasping as the phantom arrived on the scene.
Angel smiled, wrapping an arm protectively around her shoulders, watching as the mirror opened up.
She smiled burying in, purring ever so gently and watching breathing him in as she wrapped her arms around him. Her breath catching as the show moved on
He smiled softly as they watched, staying close to her, holding her near before the intermission began. "You wanted ice cream, yeah?" he asked
She lifted her head up as the lights rose before smiling gratefully, "yes please."
"Alright," he smiled, standing up and walking to the front, ordering her a tub of ice cream, bringing it back with the little spoon.
She beamed, "thank you,” she replied happily as she opened it. She tucked her legs back so he could get back to his seat before spooning a bit before offering it to him.
Angel smiled, slipping into his seat before chuckling opening his mouth and taking the offered treat. "Thanks,"
She smiled leaning up and pressing a kiss on his mouth with a smile, "You're welcome." she whispered happily enjoying every moment of it.
Angel deepened it for a moment, then chuckled as the curtain rose for the second act
Her head snapped away to look at the stage with a grin curling in and eating her ice cream.
Angel smiled fondly, settling in again to watch the show.
She smiled entranced once again in the world in front of her time passing by before she screamed suddenly as the chandelier dropped down.
Angel laughed softly, wrapping his arms around her. "It's okay, it's part of the show"
"I wasn't expecting it." She whispered blushing a little laughing
He smiled, nuzzling her gently as the show came to it's close
She giggled nuzzling in and beaming happily, her eyes sparkling, perhaps the only physical thing that had not changed.
Angel watched her, captivated for a moment, before shaking his head out of it. "Come on," he whispered. "Let's go home"
She smiled happily taking his hand and letting herself be pulled up, "This has been wonderful." She replied happily as they began to walk along the aisle
He smiled softly as they walked. "I'm glad you enjoyed yourself," he said gently, kissing the top of her head.
She smiled and closed her eyes leaning into him; they soon walked out of the theatre and onto the street, a few people watching as they walked past.
He hummed softly, leading her to the car, opening the door for her.
She smiled ducking her head and climbing in belting herself in.
He chuckled softly, getting into the drivers seat, heading homewards.
She glanced over watching him as he drove, "The show was amazing," she gushed as she babbled about the characters and the actors.
He chuckled softly. "I never realised you were such a fan of musicals"
"She shrugged softly, "I like music...it' like poetry."
"Well.... I suppose it is," he murmured with a smile.
She smiled softly, "I think it's lovely, even if it is about obsession. "
"Obviously so, " chuckled Angel, pulling up outside their building. "So long as you enjoyed yourself."
She beamed, "I did. I'm sorry I doubted that you liked me."
"I love you," pointed out Angel, getting out and opening the door for her. "Of course I do,"
She smiled softly, "I love you too." She replied taking his hand and climbing out.
He smiled, leading her up into the house, holding the door open for her. He was getting used to this.
She smiled pulling off her coat as she walked in "Thank you," She replied happily
He leaned in, giving her a proper kiss. "You're welcome"
She smiled stepping up on her toes, kissing him happily, and adoring him.
He deepened it gently, pulling her close, hi fingers playing in her hair
She sighed happily purring as she breathed him in.
He let out a low purr of his own, before breaking off to nuzzle her gently.
She smiled purring happily breathing him in. "You know you're very much a gentleman." she whispered
"Me?" he asked, amused.
"Of course you, who else would I be talking about?"
"You've never called me that before," he smiled softly.
She smiled, "You don't like it?"
"No, I like it, just not used to it," he kissed her forehead gently. "Thank you"
She smiled happily, "You're welcome, "Do you want any blood?" she asked,” I can make some."
"I'm fine," he smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
She smiled ducking her head before she pulled off her shoes. "I should get ready for bed.
He smiled softly, watching her, leaning in to kiss her softly again. "Alright."
She smiled shyly ducking her head and nodding before she disappeared up the stairs
He watched her go off up with a soft chuckle, before sighing and stretching, moving about to check everything was switched off before he turned in.
She was tucked under the covers but had set a flask of blood by Angel's bedside and a sketchpad and pencil. So he wouldn't need for anything during the night
He chuckled softly as he wandered into the bedroom. "...Thanks, Love," he smiled. "You don't have to work so hard, you know. I don't mind"
She shrugged sitting up to watch him as she smoothed her hair, "I want to."
He smiled softly as he got undressed. "Well.... thanks," he said, slipping into bed.
She smiled burying under the covers and lying on her side watching him. "You're welcome."
He chuckled, leaning in to kiss her softly.
She smiled as she kissed him back. "I love you."
"I love you, too," he whispered, drinking in her features.
She smiled softly reaching over and touching his hair gently, "I still hope I can change back soon though." She whispered.
"I'm sure you will," he murmured, leaning into her touch.
She smiled softly watching him. "I believe you."
Angel chuckled softly, kissing her again. "Goodnight"
"Night," she whispered softly curling into him, resting her head on his shoulder
He sighed softly holding her close, running a soothing hand through her hair.
She smiled wrapping her arms around Angel, "Do you miss him?"
"Who? Spike?" he sighed. "Like crazy, but you're still there.... just about, and I did promise to love you no matter what when we got married."
"But that sounds like duty."
"It is, but it's one I'm only too happy to do," whispered Angel.
"Would...would you like me to be more like him?"
Angel blinked, surprised. "I...what do you mean?"
She shrugged, "I've seen his things, I could try."
"Only if you want to.... I don't want you to feel uncomfortable," said Angel gently.
She shrugged, "It'd make you happy."
"I want YOU to be happy," pointed out Angel
She frowned taking his hand and kissing the back of it. "I suppose."
He nuzzled her gently. "That's all I want"
She smiled softly "Is it alright if I don't?"
"It's more than alright," he said, kissing her forehead.
She smiled closing her eyes, "Thank you." She replied with a chuckle
"That's okay," he chuckled fondly.
She smiled, "So long as you think I'm gorgeous and wonderful."
"Always," he smiled.
She beamed "You're wonderful."
"Nah, I'm just...me" Angel murmured, tracing her jaw with his fingertips.
"You can be wonderful if you like."
"In your eyes, no doubt," he smiled, leaning in and kissing her again
She smiled, "Does anywhere else matter?" She whispered kissing him back
"Not at all," he whispered against her lips, deepening the kiss slowly.
She smiled happily kissing him back her thinner arms wrapping around his neck.
He purred into it, his own arms wrapping around her as he pulled her close.
She sighed gently, breathing him in happily as she purred softly.
Angel broke off, kissing her jaw tenderly.
She smiled arching her head softly, her fingers playing through his hair. Purring as she curled in.
"Hmmm," he murmured nuzzling her throat, breathing her in.
She giggled shivering as she arched her throat "I adore you Liam."
"I adore you, too," he murmured, kissing the skin slowly. "...Is this okay?"
She blushed and nodded playing with the back of his neck. "Of course."
"Alright," he whispered, kissing over the mark on her neck.
She blinked blushing a little arched her neck as she stilled a moment a soft gasp leaving her lips
Angel brushed his lips over it again, more slowly this time.
She shivered her head dropping, "Liam," she whispered softly reaching for his hand.
"Mmmmm?" he smiled, leaning in and nipping gently at the mark, his hand settling into hers
She giggled their fingers intertwining gasping softly as her fingers dragged through his hair.
He blew cool air over the scar, before kissing down her collarbone slowly.
She laughed arching back with a soft smile sinking into the mattress
Angel smiled, his kissed moving downwards, his free hand moving the sheets.
She smiled her head falling back the curls splaying on the pillow as she watched him adoringly
He smiled softly against her skin, puling aside the sheets, really hoping she wasn't wearing something impossible to get into...like a corset, oh how he hated those damn things.
She smiled playing with her hair, shifting under her slip as she pulled his head up kissing him sweetly.
He let out a sigh of relief, before returning the kiss deeply, his hands running over her sides.
She blinked in confusion t his relief, "What is it?" she asked curiously.
"Nothing" he chuckled against her lips. "Thought you might be wearing a corset"
She smiled a little, "That might be quite nice although no one wears one in bed do they? Do you like corsets?"
"Not really," he chuckled. "They're not easy to get into."
"You don't find them pretty?"
"Oh yes, very, but again, hard to get into," he chuckled ruefully.
"You've had practice...Oh yes Darla."
Angel tried to ignore the stab of pain at the mention of her name. "...Yeah"
She frowned watching him, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah," Angel gave a strained smile. "I'm fine"
She stilled his hands watching him, "I'm sorry."
"What for?" Angel murmured. "You didn't do anything"
"I've upset you, I didn't mean to."
"No, you didn't," Angel smiled, leaning in to kiss her
"I didn't?" she asked looking up at him.
"No, it was just me, I'm okay," he smiled a little, kissing her forehead
She watched him with a smile, "As long as you're alright."
"I am" he smiled, moving in to kiss her slowly.
She smiled watching him before leaning up and kissing him.
He deepened it gently pressing close to her with a soft sigh
She blushed and smiled deepening it as she stroked her fingers through his hair.
He purred lowly into the kiss, his hands moving to her shift
She sighed leaning up against him.
Angel slipped his tongue into her mouth slowly, tasting her with a low groan
She sighed softly her tongue running along his.
The elder vampire moaned into it, his hands riding up her shift, fingers brushing on bare skin.
She blushed her legs shifting under his touch
"We can stop if you're not comfortable," he whispered gently
"No I'm okay," she whispered. "I trust you Liam."
Angel watched her for a moment. "If you're sure, he whispered, moving to pull her shift off.
She leaned up helping him pull it off as she wriggled on the bed.
He smiled softly, nuzzling her neck. "You're still beautiful," he murmured.
She smiled arching her neck, "I should hope so."
"Oh you are," he smiled, kissing her throat. "Stunning"
She smiled sighing as she arched under him her throat exposed, "Keep talking." she giggled
Angel chuckled a little, catching that part of Spike that was definitely still in there. "Breathtaking," he whispered, suckling on her mark.
She whimpered closing her eyes as she pawed at him little
"You make me want you just with a smile," he murmured, letting his teeth graze the mark.
She grinned happily "really?" she whispered breathless
"Really," he said, nipping the scar as hi hands moved to cup her breasts, the thumbs grazing her nipples.
She laughed before gasping her chest trembling little under his hands. She breathed out slowly as she arched up her neck strained and open for him.
Rough palms gently massaged her breasts as his teeth grazed her throat; before his hands slid downwards towards her thighs
She whimpered softly her hands sliding down his back as her stomach jumping under his touch.
. He purred low, his fingers running over her possessively as they reached her thighs, brushing over the tender skin.
She moaned softly her face buried into his neck. As her thighs moved into his touch.
His teeth grazed the mark on her neck as he slowly shifted her hips into position.
She sighed moving her legs gently wrapping them lightly around him.
He shivered a little, watching her before moving in for a deep kiss, slipping inside with a low groan.
He shivered a little, watching her before moving in for a deep kiss, slipping inside with a low groan.
She gasped groaning softly holding tightly onto him
He let out a low groan into her mouth as he began to rock slowly within her
She whimpered softly, her hips pushing up against him moaning deeply into his mouth.
He moved deeply into her, breaking off the kiss to mouth at her throat
She sighed softly breathing his named into his ear as she held on tight
pushing up against him.
His teeth grazed her scar as his hips started to speed up.
She shivered pushing her throat against his teeth plaintively.
Angel watched her a moment, before letting his fangs descend, biting hard into her throat as he moved into her
She arched up crying out into his throat her arms and legs pulling him in tight.
He drank in her blood, groaning as he rocked faster
She whimpered her teeth tearing into his neck as she held on tight drinking him down.
Angel growled in surprise, rocking into her hard and fast, the bed slamming into the wall.
She drank him down crying out with each thrust, her whole body jolting in power as she clawed his back in warning.
He growled, low and possessive against her throat, rocking into her, trying to tip her over the edge
She whimpered before crying out loudly shuddering around him.
He pushed her down into the mattress, snarling out his release.
She whimpered licking his wound closed holding him tight as she floated him back to earth.
Angel panted, nuzzling her softly, breathing her in as he coasted down
She whimpered softly catching her breath as she ran her hands over his back.
He kissed her gently, before smiling watching her
She smiled breathless looking up at him, blowing tendril of hair out of her face. "Hello." she whispered
"Hello," he whispered, kissing the tip of her nose.
She smiled scrunching her nose, "A perfect end to an unbelievable evening."
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," he whispered softly, slipping out of her gently and nuzzling her.
She sighed shifting around under the coverlet and cuddling in, "I hope you did too."
"I really did," he smiled, snuggling in. "I love you"
She smiled happily, "I love you too angel bear." she whispered
He chuckled a little at the nickname, playing his fingers through her hair.
She smiled her smaller legs tangling with his with a soft sigh, the small blond curling in his arms.
He snuggled up with a soft smile, closing his eyes and breathing her in
She smiled wrapping her arms around him tucking her head in under his chin as she closed her eyes in contentment.
He breathed in her scent as he sighed, starting to drift off to sleep
She sighed softly drifting off in his arms.