ext_2786 ([identity profile] wesleysgirl.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] reality_bends2004-08-20 03:44 pm

Recovering

Continued from here.

Making a mental note to stop apologizing, Wesley said, "Maybe it was just everything. Too much all at once?"

[identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com 2004-08-20 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"You are," Spike said with a warm smile. "Though I'm sorry it makes you cry like you've lost everything in the world." The water was cooling bit by bit as it rained down on them, and he said, "I think we're stretching your water heater to its limits."

[identity profile] flaming-muse.livejournal.com 2004-08-20 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Spike couldn't quite agree with the correction, despite how much he enjoyed hearing it, but he didn't say anything as he partially released Wesley to turn and shut off the water. It was suddenly much quieter in the shower when the water ceased its relentless pounding, and Spike took a shallow breath, catching his emotional balance before searching Wesley's eyes again for any sign that he might still be on the verge of tears.