[identity profile] wesleysgirl.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] reality_bends
Continued from here.

"I like red meat," Wesley said, focusing more intently on a few paragraphs for a moment. "Although I suppose it's rather outdated to admit that in California at the current time. I'm sure I'm meant to be proclaiming my love of broiled fish and foreign vegetables that have been shredded into matchsticks."

Date: 2004-05-14 06:02 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"Red meat is good, the bloodier the better." Spike skipped quickly over the first few sections of his book. "All the more reason to get out of this state. Not to mention the threat of being chased by an angry mob every time you light up in public."

Date: 2004-05-14 06:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"Not here, no," Spike said a bit absently. He read more carefully a paragraph that looked promising, but it ended up being too vague to be helpful.

Date: 2004-05-14 07:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike nodded. "Yeah. Bottom shelf."

Date: 2004-05-14 07:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike didn't pay much attention to the time during the day, since it wasn't like he could go anywhere, but he remembered that Fred had said that she had come late for lunch, which meant that Wesley had missed another meal. Spike glanced over at him. "You going to have some?"

Date: 2004-05-14 07:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"I'm not hungry," Spike said truthfully, though he might have had some blood anyway if he hadn't been aware of how quickly he seemed to be going through it and how little money he had to replace his dwindling supplies.

Date: 2004-05-14 08:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"All right." Spike was strongly tempted to follow, but he knew that the research was more important, so he stayed where he was. He managed to skim another page before he got up anyway. "How does it look?" he asked when he joined Wesley in the kitchen.

Date: 2004-05-14 08:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"She cares about you. You'll miss her," Spike said. "All of them." It wasn't a question.

Date: 2004-05-14 08:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"We don't have to go," Spike said quietly after a moment. He hated the thought of Wesley remaining at Wolfram and Hart, but he hated the thought of him being unhappy even more. He knew that he wasn't enough to replace what Wesley would be losing. "After their memories are restored, it might be easier for you to stay."

Date: 2004-05-14 09:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
A bit sad for Wesley but also relieved, Spike nodded. "All right. It's your decision. I just want you to know I'll do whatever you want."

Date: 2004-05-14 09:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike shrugged. "I know," he said, though he rather thought he did if he wanted to be with Wesley.

Date: 2004-05-14 09:18 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"I love you," Spike said, slightly uncomfortable under Wesley's scrutiny.

Date: 2004-05-14 10:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike knew that Wesley wouldn't insist that they both stay, but there was no question in his mind that if Wesley got it into his head that it was best for him to remain at Wolfram and Hart with his friends he'd let Spike leave without him. "If you'd rather be here, I'll deal with it. There are worse places to be."

Date: 2004-05-14 10:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike deliberately misunderstood. "I admit it's not the nicest city in the world," he said, rocking back on his heels with an attempt at looking casual, though Wesley was watching him intently enough that he doubted that he'd let the real topic drop, "but it's not like I have to breathe the smog, and I've got good at avoiding the sunshine."

Date: 2004-05-14 10:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"I told you I'll stay if you want to be here. That's the compromise." Crossing his arms over his chest, Spike glanced pointedly at the microwave. "Have your lunch."

Date: 2004-05-14 11:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"Right, because it wouldn't be a sacrifice for you to leave the job and people that are important to you just because I don't like some of the neighbors," Spike drawled, though the idea that Wesley actually would was preposterous. "I don't know why you're having problems with this, Wes. All I said is I'll do whatever you want. There's nothing to argue about."

Date: 2004-05-14 12:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike wasn't sure why he should feel so defensive when he was just being flexible and taking Wesley's wishes into consideration. "That's great if we agree, pet, but if you feel strongly about something I'll go along with it, even if it wouldn't be my first choice. I thought you'd be happy to hear that. It should make things easier for you."

Date: 2004-05-14 01:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"I think you're underestimating my selfishness," Spike said dryly.

Date: 2004-05-14 01:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"If you're not then you shouldn't be worried," Spike said lightly. He nodded at Wesley's soup. "Are you planning on eating that anytime today?"

Date: 2004-05-14 01:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"I'm not the one who's sick," Spike said with a grin.

Date: 2004-05-14 01:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"You can't threaten me with that, pet," Spike said, shaking his head. "Vampires don't get sick. I can get as close as I want."

Date: 2004-05-14 01:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
"You think I can't?" Spike asked, raising his eyebrow in return.

Date: 2004-05-14 02:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Spike shrugged. "If that's your attitude, I think I'm fine right here."

Date: 2004-05-14 03:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com
Continues here (http://www.livejournal.com/community/reality_bends/34458.html).

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