And still with the books.

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"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 "Although I suppose it's rather outdated to admit that in California at the current time.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."

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[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

"Yes," Wesley said flatly, moving to take a spoon out of the drawer.

[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."

[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

"Somehow I seriously doubt that," Wesley said. "Either way, I don't see how I could possibly continue to work with Angel if I can't trust him."

[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."

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Wesley glanced at him. "You don't have to do that, you know."

[flaming-muse.livejournal.com]

Spike shrugged. "I know," he said, though he rather thought he did if he wanted to be with Wesley.

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"Then why do you?" Wesley stepped a little bit closer, watching Spike's face.

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"I love you," Spike said, slightly uncomfortable under Wesley's scrutiny.

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"But you don't want to stay," Wesley pointed out. "You don't seriously think that I'd insist that we stay, knowing that you'd be unhappy, do you?"