Epilogue<\/b><\/p>\n
Ironically, when Angel woke up to 2002, the world was very much the same. He was still a vampire. His Seer still suffered painful visions that seemed to be getting progressively worse. Wolfram and Hart was still a threat, Holtz was still hell-bent on vengeance.<\/p>\n
But there was also a warm, naked brunette sprawled on top of him. Not a bad way to start the new year. Not bad at all. <\/i><\/p>\n
As sleep fell away and his awareness of Cordelia grew, Angel felt his body begin to respond. Everywhere they touched, he consciously felt the heat seeping in. His skin prickled at the feel of her deep even breaths on his neck. His penis \u201cwoke up\u201d too, nudging against the cleft between her legs. He glanced down at the delectable curves, curves he\u2019d finally, FINALLY gotten a chance to appreciate.<\/p>\n
So much to explore. Where to begin? <\/i><\/p>\n
Angel was debating how best to wake his sleeping beauty when the rest of the world went and did it for him. Suddenly there were babies crying and green demons humming soothing lullabies and Pylean refugees yelping \u201cI\u2019m gonna puke\u201d and sprinting for the bathroom.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot yet,\u201d Cordelia moaned and ungracefully rolled off of him.<\/p>\n
Angel smiled and turned to lay on his side. \u201cTime to get up.\u201d<\/p>\n
She mumbled an obscenity regarding the legitimacy of his birth and buried her face in the pillow. Instead of taking offense, Angel took the opportunity to admire her backside. She may be a tad grumpy, but will you look at that ass? <\/i><\/p>\n
After a few more minutes of appreciation, Angel wisely decided to leave her alone for the time being. He pulled the sheet up over her shoulder and said a wistful, silent farewell to that fabulous ass. I\u2019ll be seeing more of you later. <\/i><\/p>\n
He rolled out of bed and headed for the shower. Looks like it\u2019s going to be another cold one. Or I\u2019ll never get anything done around here. <\/i>Angel nearly jumped out of his skin as the icy water rained down on him. What\u2019s wrong with this picture? She loves me. I love her. The curse is history. My days of cold showers should be over. <\/i><\/p>\n
When Angel walked out of the bathroom, wrapping the fluffy white towel around his waist, he found Cordelia still sleeping. Only now she was lying on her back. And she\u2019d kicked off the sheet. Angel numbly slipped on his boxers, never once taking his eyes of her slumbering body.<\/p>\n
\u201cMorning sunshine,\u201d he called out as he went to the closet to grab some pants. He blindly grabbed a pair, because looking at pants meant not looking at Cordelia. And that simply wasn\u2019t an option.<\/p>\n
\u201cMorning already?\u201d she asked in a husky, sleepy voice, eyes still tightly closed. She yawned and stretched that long golden body of hers. Angel dropped the pants.<\/p>\n
Once they were on and securely fastened, he sat down on the bed. He brushed the hair out of Cordy\u2019s eyes. She gave him a lazy grin and nuzzled against his hand. He couldn\u2019t help it. He had to kiss her.<\/p>\n
\u201cMmmm, minty,\u201d Cordelia murmured into his mouth, eyes still closed. He lost himself in the perfect slip-slide of tongue and lip. Her hand came up, pulling him down toward her, running through his still-damp hair. Then her eyes opened and she ended the kiss.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou took a shower without me,\u201d Cordy accused. Angel grinned. Somehow that whine of hers is much less annoying when she\u2019s not wearing any clothes. And that pouty lip is starting to give me ideas. <\/i><\/p>\n
\u201cNext time,\u201d Angel told her. He kissed the tip of her nose and stood up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever,\u201d Cordelia grumbled. \u201cI doubt the two of us could even fit in there anyway. Not with that fat ass of yours.\u201d Since said ass was within her reach, she reached out and gave it a smack.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcuse me? MY ass is fat?\u201d Angel wagged his finger at her. \u201cI\u2019m not the one who can\u2019t fit into my clothes,\u201d he pointed out uncharitably. Although my pants are starting to feel a little tight in the crotch. She does realize that she\u2019s naked, doesn\u2019t she? <\/i><\/p>\n
Indignant, Cordy hopped out of bed. Disregarding modesty entirely, she stood right in front of him, arms crossed, foot tapping impatiently.<\/p>\n
\u201cListen buddy, I have it on good authority that I. Am. Perfectly. Proportional.\u201d She jabbed him in the chest several times for emphasis. Angel growled, grabbed her poking hand and used it to yank her up against him.<\/p>\n
\u201cProportional?\u201d Angel pretended not to remember. \u201cReally? Who told you that?\u201d he asked as he ran his hands up and down her bare back.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome guy,\u201d Cordy said nonchalantly, circling his nipple with her index finger. \u201cI think he\u2019s in love with me,\u201d she stage whispered.<\/p>\n
Angel raised an eyebrow. \u201cNow, that\u2019s funny.\u201d He let his hands drift down to the firm globes of her ass. He squeezed. She squeaked. \u201cSee, because I heard that YOU were the one who was in love with HIM.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wonder who\u2019s starting all these vicious rumors?\u201d Cordy opined. She twined her arms around his neck.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour guess is as good as mine,\u201d Angel blurted out just before his lips descended. Suddenly they heard the baby wail again, this time closer than before. They broke apart just as there was a knock on the door.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hate to interrupt,\u201d Lorne called out, \u201cbut I think it\u2019s feeding time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel groaned and leaned down to rest his forehead against Cordelia\u2019s.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s all you Daddy,\u201d he heard her say. \u201cGo.\u201d Angel pulled away, frowning.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t wanna go,\u201d he whined. This would be a lot easier if she wasn\u2019t so lacking in the clothes department. <\/i><\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be right behind you,\u201d Cordy assured him. I\u2019ll hop in the shower and be down in five minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel Eyes,\u201d Lorne said through the door, \u201cthe miracle child is hungry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m coming,\u201d Angel grumbled as he headed for the door.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel.\u201d Angel whipped around to see what she needed. \u201cThe miracle Seer is a little hungry too,\u201d she informed him.<\/p>\n
He wasn\u2019t surprised. \u201cOmelet?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia nodded. \u201cOh, one more thing,\u201d she said, jogging over to him. Angel smiled. Ooooo. Bouncy. <\/i>She gave him a quick devastating kiss but stepped away before he could put his arms around her.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t forget Angel. I want extra cheese.\u201d<\/p>\n
The End<\/b><\/p>\n