Reality Bends to Desire

Spike wondered how he had ever thought he could keep from falling in love with Wesley. He was both thrilled and saddened by the realization that he was in way too deep to pull back, but there was no way he could have defended himself against such warmth, kindness, generosity, and passion. "Thank you," he said, brushing his thumb across Wesley's lower lip, "for being you." Then Spike leaned in and kissed him again.