[For Xander] A new arrival.

[fangyandgrr]

Most nights, by now Spike would be settled in his cave, letting the fire he lit most nights die slowly and having one last smoke before bed. But tonight he was wide awake, the fire unlit, standing at the mouth of the cave and looking out into the nearby trees as he smoked and thought

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[scoobys_heart]

Xander had been tempted to skip his evening ritual of going to say goodnight to Spike. Some nights Spike would let him stay, more often now that Clark was gone. But oddly enough...his empty hut looked more inviting then going to even just say good night to his boyfriend. His boyfriend who had a baby. Who was a father. Oh sure, Vala wasn't sure but it would be just Xander's luck.

He was hugging himself as he walked at the thought.

But no, he needed to pretend like all was well. Just like he had been the whole time. He could do this. Deep breath.

[fangyandgrr]

Spike wasn't sure if it was a holdover from being a vampire, or something he'd had when he was mortal and just didn't remember, but his night vision was excellent, and it was easy to make Xander out in the darkness as he came around a bend in the path between the trees. He smiled and straightened, taking one last drag of his cigarette before putting it out against the rock wall to finish later. "Evening, pet," he greeted him teasingly, nearly bursting with the news that had been all but confirmed for him this evening.

But first, he greeted him proper, quickly closing the distance between them and giving him a soft, brief kiss that promised more if Xander wanted it.

[scoobys_heart]

Spike looked so happy and it just sent a pang through Xander's heart. He wished he didn't feel so uneasy about this, that it upset him so, if only because it made Spike so happy but he couldn't help it.

He faked a smile when he saw Spike and took him up a bit on his promise, returning the kiss for a good few minutes, if anything to hold of the coming conversation.

[fangyandgrr]

But impatience won out even over kissing Xander, and after a minute Spike pulled back, grinning. "So. Have you heard the news? I've got a son!" he bragged, gripping Xander's shoulders.