Part 21<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad you\u2019re all finally here. I was beginning to worry. Oz got here nearly an hour ago.\u201d Giles pointed to the cage as if they wouldn\u2019t notice the snarling werewolf.<\/p>\n
Buffy, Xander and Willow joined him at the table.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry for being late\u2026 and for being a no show earlier.\u201d<\/p>\n
Giles observed his slayer\u2019s sad eyes and slumping shoulders, nearly causing him to reconsider his decision. \u201cThat\u2019s quite alright.\u201d He removed his glasses and began polishing them. \u201cBefore we begin researching, there\u2019s something I would like to discuss. Cordelia and Angel won\u2019t be coming to the library..\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThey better not,\u201d Xander grumbled under his breath.<\/p>\n
\u201c..Tonight.\u201d Giles took a deep breath. \u201cHowever I would like them to come in tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBuffy, I know this will be difficult for you and for Xander, but we must look at the bigger picture.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really don\u2019t, Giles. How can you suggest they come here after what they did?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need all the help we can get right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Xander pushed away from the table and stood. \u201cNeither of them is useful. Since deadboy came back from hell, the only thing he\u2019s been good for is getting his ass kicked, catching diseases and stealing my\u2026\u201d He took a shaky breath. \u201cAs for Cordy, she\u2019s only good for bitching, getting caught and being bait. We don\u2019t need them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI disagree.\u201d Giles met Buffy\u2019s gaze. He could see the hurt and betrayal in them. \u201cCord.. I was informed that Angel feels he has recovered and is back at full strength.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure my.. Cordy has been giving him quite the workout lately.\u201d He sat down when Willow gently squeezed his hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel is strong again?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe won\u2019t know if he\u2019s operating at 100% until he\u2019s been tested. I suggest you take him on patrol with you tomorrow. Cordelia can remain here with us assisting in research. Wesley and I have found a few references to occurrences in the Ural Mountains. We\u2019re hoping there\u2019s something familiar to her from the conversation she had with the Mayor. Buffy?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOK\u201d<\/p>\n
Xander flew out of his chair. \u201cYou can\u2019t be serious, Buff!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cXander..\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo Willow. This is wrong. You can\u2019t expect me to sit in the same room as them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou won\u2019t have to. Angel and I will be patrolling. If he is strong again, he\u2019ll be an asset against the Mayor and Faith. I will need some help to take them both on. I know this will be hard for you too. After the ascension\u2026 Let\u2019s just get through this. Please Xander?\u201d<\/p>\n
He couldn\u2019t deny her pleading eyes. \u201cOK but I can\u2019t promise I\u2019ll be my normal charming self.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know I can\u2019t say no to you.\u201d His smile didn\u2019t quite reach his eyes. \u201cI\u2019m gonna go get a soda. Anybody want?\u201d He slowly walked out of the library, his posture one of defeat.<\/p>\n
\u201cI must say I am quite proud of you, Buffy. I\u2019ll go call\u2026 Uhh excuse me for a few minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Willow remained silent until Giles closed his office door. \u201cAre you sure you\u2019re okay with this, Buffy?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
The redhead nervously chewed on her lower lip. \u201cYou suddenly seem awfully.. calm.\u201d<\/p>\n
Buffy glanced around the library to double check that they were truly alone. \u201cDon\u2019t you see, Will? My plan can still work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her nervousness doubled at her friend\u2019s hushed words. \u201cWhat plan?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Angel really has recovered, we\u2019ll be able to fight side by side again. It will be like old times.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBuffy, I don\u2019t want to hurt you but some.. really big things have changed.. a lot. Cordelia is..\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s irrelevant. Angel and I are meant to be together. Your spell made our future possible. Angel has.. All this stuff keeps happening to pull us apart. He\u2019s confused right now. Once we start working together, he\u2019ll start to feel better about himself. He\u2019ll remember what we mean to each other.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBuffy, I\u2026 Maybe\u2026 Your plan may not work. Angel and Cord..\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will work. I know it will. I\u2019m his soul mate. Trust me. It\u2019s all going to work out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat about Xander?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat about him?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile you\u2019re off patrolling with Angel, he\u2019s forced to deal with Cordelia. He\u2019s hurting too and you\u2019re making him work with her. That\u2019s not exactly fair to him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Buffy looked conflicted but it quickly passed. \u201cIt could work for him too. Cordelia had a legitimate complaint about their relationship. He never let her forget that we were more important to him than she was. That wasn\u2019t fair to her. I know we\u2019re important to you but you would never treat Oz like that. You know there are times when you have to place him first. Xander never figured that out. Maybe this could be his wakeup call.<\/p>\n
He is hurting over losing Cordelia so he must really care about her. They might be able to work it out after Angel and I get back together. This whole thing may turn out to be a valuable lesson for all of us. I\u2019ve taken Angel\u2019s love for granted. He needed someone to talk to and I wasn\u2019t there for him. I always accepted it when he was silent; assuming he didn\u2019t want to talk about whatever was bothering him. I was wrong. This is going to work.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBuffy, I..\u201d She fell silent when the office door opened. \u201cAre they coming in tomorrow?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh. I umm I uhh left a message. I\u2019m sure everything is fine. I have no doubt that they will be here tomorrow evening.\u201d He managed a small nervous smile.<\/p>\n
Willow glanced over at Buffy to judge her reaction. There were a number of reasons Cordelia and Angel wouldn\u2019t be answering the phone and none of them were good for her best friend\u2019s plan or her heart.<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Angel shoved the host aside and pulled Cordelia\u2019s chair out for her.<\/p>\n
Cordelia smiled apologetically at the man. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t get out much.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s quite alright. I can hardly blame the gentleman for wishing to be the one who assists such a beautiful woman with her chair.\u201d<\/p>\n
She beamed at the compliment.<\/p>\n
The host\u2019s smile faded under Angel\u2019s hostile glare. He handed the couple their menus. \u2018Your waiter will be with you shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you.\u201d She waited until they were alone. \u201cYou could\u2019ve been friendlier. It\u2019s his job to pull out my chair. You didn\u2019t need to shove him out of the way like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re my date and a gentleman pulls out his lady\u2019s chair. I may not have obeyed my parents but I did learn a few things. Besides I didn\u2019t like the way he was looking at you. I told you that dress wasn\u2019t appropriate.\u201d His gaze was drawn to the tempting glimpse of cleavage the low neckline afforded.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like this dress. You said I looked beautiful in it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI also said you looked sexy. Too sexy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no such thing. Unless you\u2019re suggesting I went past sexy and onto trashy or slutty. Is that what you\u2019re trying to say?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo. Too sexy means men will stare at you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot to sound totally vain, but men usually stare at me.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah well I don\u2019t like it. There are too many men looking at you and they\u2019re having thoughts, thoughts they shouldn\u2019t be having about my girlfriend.\u201d He looked around the restaurant, searching for any such men.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re being silly. No one is staring at me.\u201d She casually glanced around the tables, her eyes connecting with several men. She noticed quite a few women admiring Angel as well. Her eyes narrowed. \u201cWhat the hell are they staring at?\u201d She studied the vampire sitting across from her. His black on black ensemble could use some color but he was still sexy as hell.<\/p>\n
His scowl turned into a smirk when he realized what was bothering her. \u201cIt makes you want to stake your claim right in front of everyone, doesn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought you said kissing wasn\u2019t a spectator sport.\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice dropped taking on a sultry tone. \u201cWho said anything about kissing?\u201d<\/p>\n
Her cheeks tinted a deep crimson. \u201cYou\u2019re terrible.\u201d His eyes sparked in mischief. \u201cDon\u2019t even think about it. I don\u2019t do the public thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pulled an innocent face. \u201cI don\u2019t know what you mean.\u201d He pointed to the small dance floor in the corner of the room. \u201cI was referring to dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n
She looked skeptical. \u201cUh huh.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
\u201cHey boss. You wanted to see me?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes. I have a job for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCool. What is it?\u201d Faith sat down the chair. She stopped herself from resting her boots on the edge of his desk.<\/p>\n
The Mayor slid a photo and a scrap of paper across his desk. \u201cI need you to go to that address and kill that man.\u201d<\/p>\n
She shrugged. \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n
He laughed as she rose to leave. \u201cYou are quite the little firecracker, aren\u2019t you? This task can wait until tomorrow. Tonight I thought we\u2019d do a little shopping.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor what?\u201d<\/p>\n
He inspected her leather ensemble. \u201cYou need some new clothes for one thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with the way I dress?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNow I didn\u2019t say there was anything wrong but you\u2019ll need a pretty dress for graduation day. I can\u2019t have my girl wearing old clothes, can I?\u201d He tapped the tip of her nose with his index finger.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ll be as cute as a button on our special day.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Angel pushed his food around on his plate. He had no appetite for human food, although it wasn\u2019t too bad when Cordelia fed him. Eating mainly served as a reminder he wasn\u2019t human. Being surrounded by humans aggravated his instincts but he wanted to make Cordelia happy.<\/p>\n
She deserved to be romanced. He wanted to ensure she sacrificed as little as possible to be with him. He wished she didn\u2019t have to sacrifice anything.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs your dinner not to your liking, sir?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia had been observing Angel\u2019s changing expression for several minutes. She wanted him to have a good time but he looked as if he were being tortured.<\/p>\n
Slowly. He also seemed at a loss for a response. \u201cThe food is fine. I told him not to eat such a late lunch.\u201d She smiled sweetly until the waiter left. \u201cYou really don\u2019t have to force yourself to eat.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c..I\u2019m not.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her smile turned sincere. \u201cIf you\u2019re eating for my benefit, don\u2019t. I just want to be with you. You don\u2019t have to conform to some image to make me happy. If I wanted to be with,\u201d she pointed around the room, \u201csome normal guy, I would. I was dating Xander for heaven\u2019s sake. You\u2019re more normal than he is.\u201d She reached across the table and squeezed his hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt means a lot to me that you brought me here,\u201d she glanced at his half-eaten dinner. \u201cIt means so much that you\u2019re trying to blend but just so you know, Cordelia Chase doesn\u2019t blend. I like men that stand out. I gave up only dating guys that my friends would drool over, not that you aren\u2019t totally drool worthy. I don\u2019t require being envied. I want to be happy and being with you makes me happy. This is one of those times where it\u2019s the thought that counts.\u201d She took his fork away.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not that bad.\u201d He reached for his fork.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel, can you really tell me you\u2019re enjoying your dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI like to feed you because I enjoy watching your reaction, because I want to know everything about you. I don\u2019t want you to pretend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBite or avoid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her brow scrunched in confusion. \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThose are my two modes around humans, bite or avoid.\u201d<\/p>\n
A laugh bubbled up. \u201cWhich category do I fit in?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou created your own category.\u201d He lifted her hand to his mouth and pressed a kiss to her palm.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are getting so much better at the sweet talk.\u201d<\/p>\n
The waiter walked up to their table. \u201cAre you finished with your dinners?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes. We\u2019d like to see the dessert cart.\u201d Cordelia glared at Angel. \u201cNot a word.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy, you told me to say something horrible. I apologized. You know I didn\u2019t mean it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUh huh,\u201d she turned to the waiter. \u201cMy boyfriend thinks I\u2019m fat.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI do not.\u201d<\/p>\n
The waiter took a step back. His eyes dipped, taking in her form. \u201cYou\u2019re much too beautiful to believe that. Your boyfriend must have had a moment of temporary insanity.\u201d The man took another step back at what sounded like a growl. \u201cI will be right back with the dessert cart.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia laughed at the way Angel\u2019s eyes tracked their waiter\u2019s movements. \u201cSee. He doesn\u2019t think I\u2019m fat.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy, I\u2026\u201d He saw laughter dancing in her eyes. \u201cYou enjoy torturing me, don\u2019t you?\u201d<\/p>\n
She placed a hand on her chest, her face a mask of innocence. \u201cMe?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes you.\u201d The waiter returned with the dessert cart. Angel inspected the desserts, wishing they could share one like they did in the privacy of her kitchen. The images of their lovemaking on the kitchen floor and the table replayed in his mind.<\/p>\n
Cordelia slipped her shoe off. She lightly ran her toes up his leg, grateful she\u2019d worn stockings allowing her foot to slide easier. She studiously avoided looking at him, choosing to inspect the desserts instead. Her toes curled, massaging his inner thigh, urging his legs further apart. \u201cWhat do you recommend?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe tiramisu is quite delicious. My personal favorite is\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel tried to listen but he was too busy concentrating on not moaning. Her foot moved higher. The blood that hadn\u2019t already rushed to his groin sped there. He forced his eyes to remain open.<\/p>\n
She lazily traced and retraced his hardened length with her big toe. \u201cI think I\u2019ll have the tiramisu.\u201d She finally met Angel\u2019s gaze. \u201cWhat would you like?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI uhh I..\u201d<\/p>\n
She sent the waiter a gorgeous smile. \u201cI know it\u2019s not on the cart but since you serve ice cream, could he get a hot fudge sundae?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course.\u201d The man couldn\u2019t resist returning the beautiful young woman\u2019s smile.<\/p>\n
Her toes curled, squeezing the cotton encased erection. \u201cWith extra hot fudge please, he has a weakness for it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel groaned the moment the waiter left. \u201cYou\u2019re evil. You know that, right?\u201d<\/p>\n
She continued stroking him. \u201cWhatever do you mean? I thought you liked hot fudge sundaes?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou.. mmm.. know what I mean.\u201d He panted for air his dead lungs didn\u2019t need, a low growl rumbling through his chest. His hands gripped the table.<\/p>\n
Cordelia lowered her foot and slipped her shoe back on. \u201cYou could have stopped me if you didn\u2019t want me touching you.\u201d Her lower lip curled in a pout.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I wanted to stop you, I would have.\u201d<\/p>\n
She smiled and slipped her shoe off again. Her foot quickly returned to his lap.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you do need to stop.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her pout returned.<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking you on this table might cause a scene and that\u2019s what I\u2019m about five seconds from doing.\u201d He held her foot against him for another moment before pushing it away.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow about we get dessert to go?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI need a few minutes before I can stand.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
\u201cYou look lovely, Faith.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou think?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou said that about the last three.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou looked lovely in all of them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you but that doesn\u2019t help. How am I supposed to choose?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou shouldn\u2019t.\u201d The Mayor turned to the salesgirl. \u201cWe\u2019ll take all of them, except this one. It\u2019s a little too.. modern.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes sir.\u201d The young woman left to return the dress, which barely had enough material to be called a dress, to the racks.<\/p>\n
Faith sighed. The one dress she\u2019d picked out she couldn\u2019t have. \u201cI\u2019ve been giving the problem with B some thought.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you come up with a way to distract her?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t kill her, Faith. It\u2019s not that I want her alive, far from it. I just would never rob you the joy of fighting her to the death, which is why you can\u2019t kill her yet. I have no doubt you\u2019d win but you could be injured in the process. I need you in top form, just in case.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry.\u201d She shrugged. \u201cOK. That was my original plan, but I gave it more thought. I think Angelus had the right idea. With B, the joy is in breaking her gradually.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWonderful. What did you have in mind?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCould you get your hands on any type of poison? My first watcher told me about one that caused wicked pain.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Cordelia took one small bite of her dessert. \u201cSo are you ready to go home yet?\u201d<\/p>\n
It was his turn to give a little torture. He pointed to the dance floor with his spoon. \u201cI thought we were going to dance and what happened to seeing a movie?\u201d Angel suppressed a groan. He didn\u2019t dance and he wanted to get her home as quickly as possible. Making love on the kitchen table felt like ages ago.<\/p>\n
She saw the hunger behind his mask of patience. Dancing to the music of a string quartet looked terribly romantic in movies but it didn\u2019t appeal to her very much. It wasn\u2019t her kind of dancing but going to the Bronze was definitely out.<\/p>\n
Buffy and the others were probably at the library but the danger of a public confrontation was still high enough to err on the side of caution. She smiled at Angel. He didn\u2019t need to know that. \u201cThis isn\u2019t my kind of music. Let\u2019s go to the Bronze. I have yet to see your moves on the dance floor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her brow scrunched in thought. \u201cIn fact, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever seen you dance.\u201d She licked her lips. \u201cI know that body of yours can move and we do have good rhythm together.\u201d She bit her bottom lip.<\/p>\n
The pleasurable possibilities raced through her mind causing her temperature to rise, sweaty bodies grinding against each other to a hard sultry beat, strong hands holding her tight, a firm thigh pressed hard and high between her thighs. Her breathing deepened.<\/p>\n
Her scent, the rapid beat of her heart and her deep ragged breaths caused him to grip the table. His control was already stretched too thin. He nodded at the waiter.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes sir?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCheck,\u201d he grunted, his grip nearly splintering the table.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course. Would you like to take the rest of your desserts home?\u201d The man gulped at the way Angel\u2019s intense hungry stare never wavered from Cordelia.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be right back with your check.\u201d He couldn\u2019t blame him. The beautiful young woman was better than any dessert.<\/p>\n
Cordelia folded her arms on the table and leaned forward, the movement causing her breasts to push up slightly. \u201cSo dancing at the Bronze?\u201d<\/p>\n
He conceded defeat gracefully. Patience had never been his forte. \u201cWe\u2019re going home.\u201d He pulled out a wad of cash and tossed it on the table. \u201cNow.\u201d He stood and pulled her to her feet.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut what about your change? That was too much.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t care. We\u2019re leaving.\u201d<\/p>\n
She stifled her giggle, doing her best to keep up with his face pace. \u201cWhat\u2019s the hurry?\u201d Moments after the cool night air hit her heated skin, she found herself pushed against the hard brick wall of the restaurant. Before she could speak, his lips covered hers.<\/p>\n
Both hands cupped her butt, pressing her hips to his. She tangled her fingers in his hair and happily enjoyed being devoured. Her tongue sliding against his, battling, tasting, exploring, she groaned in protest when he ripped his mouth from hers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to get out of here.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMmm hmm,\u201d she mumbled against his neck, kissing and nipping the soft flesh. \u201cThat would be the sensible thing to do.\u201d Her hand snaked in between their pressed bodies and slid down, lightly rubbing the wonderfully hard bulge. \u201cI\u2019m nothing if not sensible.\u201d<\/p>\n
He caught her lips with a growl, his tongue plunging in. A wolf whistle ringing through the air brought him back to reality. He stepped back, breaking contact with her warm pliant form, his body screaming in protest. \u201cLet\u2019s take this somewhere private.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her body was humming in desire but she knew he was right. She enjoyed teasing him but she didn\u2019t want to perform for the enjoyment of others. \u201cHome?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes please.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia almost giggled at the please but she was too busy sprinting to the car, not an easy feet in 3 inch heels.<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat an intriguing idea, Faith. It\u2019s quite ingenious.\u201d<\/p>\n
She smiled at the compliment. \u201cYa think?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely. I\u2019ll make a few phone calls. I will have it here in 48 hours or less. I have no doubt it will keep Buffy rather distracted. Excellent work, Faith.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWell I haven\u2019t done anything yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Mayor beamed like a proud father. \u201cNonsense. I asked you to come up with a plan and you did. A real doozy of a plan, I must say.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Angel regretted his insistence that he drive as the car swerved. Again. \u201cCordelia, you really should be wearing a seatbelt.\u201d His eyes fought to stay open.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust don\u2019t crash.\u201d She continued kissing and sucking on his neck. A hickey already decorated his throat. Her hand finally managed to unbutton his shirt. She moved her oral attentions to his chest, blunt teeth worrying a nipple to hardened peak.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re making that almost impossible.\u201d The car swerved. They were lucky the road was deserted.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can always tell me to stop.\u201d Her hands made quick work of his belt buckle and zipper. She freed his straining erection from its prison of cotton and silk, stroking him. \u201cNo does mean no after all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel tried to force his mouth to form the word no but the only sound that came out was a strangled moan as her hot moist tongue darted out to taste him.<\/p>\n
She lazily swirled her tongue around the tip before gently suckling it. \u201cDo you want me to stop?\u201d Her lips wrapped around him, swallowing him, lips gliding along his shaft. A deep growl vibrated through him sending sparks straight to her core making her melt and burn at the same time.<\/p>\n
He pulled into her driveway; grateful he managed to bring her home safely. His head fell back against the headrest the moment he put the car in park, his eyes finally able to close. He felt the familiar tightening and pulled her mouth to his for kiss. He very carefully fixed his pants.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re here.\u201d He climbed out and walked around the car as quickly as he could. She had the same confused look on her face when he opened her door. He pulled her out and slung her over his shoulder.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey!\u201d<\/p>\n
He slapped her on the butt. \u201cYou weren\u2019t moving fast enough.\u201d He managed to open the front door.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was in the middle of something.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cReally? I had no idea.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know sarcasm just isn\u2019t attractive on you.\u201d She squeezed the perfectly sculpted cheeks she was dangling so close to. \u201cYou\u2019re lucky this is so\u2026 yummy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel lifted her skirt, admiring her bottom so enticingly propped on his shoulder. \u201cYours isn\u2019t so bad either.\u201d He tugged on her panties, pulling them down her legs.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m just saving some time.\u201d He kicked her bedroom door open.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou did NOT just break my door!\u201d Her shriek echoed through the room as she was sent flying through the air landing sprawled on the bed.<\/p>\n
Angel smiled at her indignant expression. The fire in her eyes burned brighter. He began undressing, his gaze never leaving hers. \u201cI didn\u2019t break it. The door was ajar.\u201d<\/p>\n
She licked her lips.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have until I\u2019m naked to get out of that dress before I rip it off your body.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou wouldn\u2019t dare. This is new.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pulled his belt free. \u201cYou\u2019re running out of time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia reached behind her back and wrestled with the zipper. She managed to unzip it and pull the straps down, when hands appeared, yanking, tearing it off her body. \u201cAngel!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI warned you.\u201d He pushed her back and crawled on top of her.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it was new and I liked it.\u201d Her lip curled out in a pout.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love that lip.\u201d He caught it between his teeth, nibbling and sucking it into his mouth.<\/p>\n
Arms and legs desperately tried to bring him closer. She\u2019d been aching for him since he first told her how beautiful she looked in her now shredded dress. She was more than ready to feel him inside her, filling her. \u201cPlease Angel.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pressed into the cradle of her thighs, teasing her moist center. \u201cPlease what?\u201d He planted kisses down her neck. He tried to move lower but her grip refused to budge. \u201cI want to taste you.\u201d He tried to wriggle free.<\/p>\n
\u201cLater. I need you inside me now.\u201d She tried unsuccessfully to flip him onto his back. \u201cAngel now!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy, I..\u201d<\/p>\n
She lifted her head and bit his neck, hard.<\/p>\n
Angel roared. His features shifting as he drove into her in one hard thrust. His startled eyes locked with hers. \u201cI didn\u2019t hurt you, did I?\u201d<\/p>\n
She grinned. \u201cNope but I\u2019m not too happy about the whole dramatic pause.\u201d Her hips bucked. \u201cGet moving.\u201d<\/p>\n
He laughed in her ear, shaking off his vampire features. He set a fast hard rhythm. \u201cYou\u2019re very demanding tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia covered the skin she could reach with moist kisses. \u201cI\u2019m demanding every night.\u201d She attempted to flip him over again. This time he allowed himself to be moved. She sat up astride him still impaled. She timidly began to rise and fall, unsure of her actions, afraid she might be doing it wrong.<\/p>\n
He gripped her hips and directed her movements. He saw the exact moment she found the angle she liked. A look of pure ecstasy diffused across her face. She was all fire and passion atop him.<\/p>\n
She sped up her pace, riding him harder. Her hands clutched his chest as he hit a spot deep within her again and again that made her muscles quiver.<\/p>\n
Watching her pleasure clearly displayed on her face almost eclipsed the liquid joy coursing through him. He felt her inner walls begin to tighten. He clutched her hips and drove skyward sending her screaming over the edge.<\/p>\n
She collapsed on top of him, sated and panting for breath. A soft feminine smile graced her lips. She could feel him still hard inside her. She lifted her head, their gaze locking. \u201cSo what do you want to do now?\u201d A giggle bubbled up as she was rolled beneath him. Her legs wrapped around his waist.<\/p>\n
Angel captured her lips, swallowing her laugh. His thrusts were slow and gentle as he built her need up again. His tongue explored the deep cavern of her mouth.<\/p>\n
Her nails clawed his back. She could feel inner muscles turn supple only to begin to tighten again. She wrenched her mouth free. \u201cOh god Angel.\u201d Her heels dug into the back of his thighs trying to urge him to move faster, go deeper, to do something to relieve the ache burning out of control. \u201cPlease.\u201d<\/p>\n
He drove into her harder, faster. He felt his features shift again unable to hold it back. Hazel eyes locked with amber.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you.\u201d She pulled his head to her neck.<\/p>\n
Her display of trust, love and acceptance sent him soaring over the edge. He slammed into her and sent her flying as well. His face remained buried in her neck but he didn\u2019t bite her. He listened to her rapid heartbeat begin to slow.<\/p>\n
He dropped a kiss on her pulse point before lifting his head. \u201cI love you too.\u201d<\/p>\n