{"id":6654,"date":"2015-07-25T23:36:38","date_gmt":"2015-07-25T22:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goteamfiction.com\/?p=6654"},"modified":"2015-07-25T23:55:26","modified_gmt":"2015-07-25T22:55:26","slug":"the-fine-line-83-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goteamfiction.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/25\/the-fine-line-83-86\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fine Line. 83-87"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Chapter 83<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The taste of Angel was beyond anything she could imagine. It was rich with power, strength, and overwhelming sensuality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She tried to settle closer to his lap only to miss and land on the concrete bench. When Angel yanked her back on his lap, she put up her hand to stop his descending mouth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia waved towards the stone bench. \u201cNot the most comfortable here.\u201d Her tone was more confident than what she was feeling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel held her eyes for a moment before he gracefully uncoiled his body and pulled her up with him. \u201cInside.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The intensity of his low command had her leaning away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel loomed over her. \u201cDon\u2019t run from me, Cordelia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia wished that she had worn her boots that gave her an extra couple of inches over the ones that she was wearing. But, she wouldn\u2019t let his overwhelming presence mess with who she was. She fisted her hands on her hips. \u201cWhat about what I want?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">His eyes flashed. She stood straighter, refusing to give in to the feeling of being bared naked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel\u2019s mouth curled into a half-smile. \u201cAnd what is it you want, Cordelia?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia tried to think of what she wanted &#8212; other than his arms back around her. \u201cI want the left over pizza in fridge, I want you to make sure Darcy has enough food, give him his medicine and \u2013 then I want you to kiss me again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel pushed her towards the house \u2013 only to abandon her in the living room. Almost before she could blink, he was back. \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDarcy\u2019s medicine?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He lifted his hand to show her the eyed dropper. \u201cHe\u2019s upstairs.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYou can tell that?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel pulled her up the stairs to the master bedroom.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Chapter 84<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The doorway kept her steady as she watched Angel wake up the sprawled up kitten on the bed and put him on his lap. With the same gentleness as the previous times he dropped the medicine into Darcy\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She picked at the hem of her shirt as she realized that soon his hands would be touching her.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She didn\u2019t remember making a conscious decision to sit next to Angel but she was there and even found herself giggling when Darcy jumped off Angel\u2019s lap. \u201cI think you offended him.\u201d She pointed at the kitten who was now vigorously rubbing his face.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWell I was designated as the meanie, wasn\u2019t I?\u201d Angel put the dropper on the nightstand and turned to cup Cordelia\u2019s chin. \u201cWhat was next on your list?\u201d He softly teased as his thumb brushed her lips. \u201cOh, yeah this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The muscles in her stomach flipped and then melted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia didn\u2019t know if she shifted closer or if Angel moved towards her. But, her new position enabled her to crawl onto Angel\u2019s lap. Her fingers crept up the sides of his neck trailing her nails along until they reached the back edge of his hairline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cAngel,\u201d she whispered, needing to break the silence to prove she wasn\u2019t dreaming.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHmm.\u201d He nuzzled her neck.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNothing. Just want you,\u201d she whispered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She gasped as she found herself suddenly pressed down into the mattress. Angel molded her flesh as his lips made a path up her cheek. \u201cYou want what?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She closed her eyes so that Angel wouldn\u2019t see her embarrassment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCordelia? What do you want?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She blindly raised her hand, resting her fingers on his lips. \u201cI want you,\u201d she whispered. \u201cBut \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She opened her eyes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How stupid could she be? Having sex with Angel was a forgone conclusion after everything that happened in the garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And if she didn\u2019t, and he called her a tease, it would hurt more than when he called her Queen C.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2018Tease\u2019 was never a label she cared about when she left the various guys she dated groaning with frustration. But with Angel it was different.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI do. Want you, I mean. It\u2019s just \u2026\u201d She sighed. \u201c I don\u2019t know what you\u2019ve heard about me \u2026\u201d She paused and shook away the memory of Xander\u2019s cruder insults. \u201c I\u2019ve never done this before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her need to explain was lost as Angel\u2019s lips covered hers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then suddenly he released her. \u201cDo you want me to stop?\u201d His hand traveled up her shirt to softly caress her breast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia gasped as his finger teased her nipple. Her eyes squeezed shut as she slowly shook her head and wrapped her hands around his wrist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI just thought you should know.\u201d She opened her eyes into his steady gaze. \u201cIt\u2019s \u2026 no \u2026 big deal,\u201d she stuttered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He gave her a smile that teased her nerves and warmed her to her toes. And then his lips covered hers again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She squirmed deeper into the mattress, trying to remain grounded as the kiss began to overwhelm her. She was almost grateful when he kneeled up and caged her hips with his thighs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy licked her lips, as his hooded gaze swept along her body, pinning her as effectually as his legs. \u201cBeautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shivers popped up along her skin even before he reached for her shirt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then Angel\u2019s lips moistened every expanse of skin exposed as he peeled her blouse off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once again, she wiggled into the mattress as his hands and lips unwrapped her as if her clothes hid his most wanted present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Goosebumps flared over her skin as the cool air swept over her skin and Angel worked his way to her navel. Each swirl of his tongue made her hips jerk. \u201cAngel?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After he took a broad lick against her belly, he looked up. \u201cMmm?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI \u2026\u201d She shook her head, not finishing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel hadn\u2019t waited. He\u2019d already moved to the V of her thighs. She gasped and tensed, shivers racing up her spine and turning the ache of her belly to need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She\u2019d never let anyone else do this &#8212; had never wanted to be in such a vulnerable position. She tried to inch further up the bed, but Angel\u2019s firm grasp on her hips kept her in place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cRelax, baby. I have to taste what has been teasing me,\u201d Angel murmured.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cTeasing?\u201d Cordelia looked at Angel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIn the most intoxicating definition of the word,\u201d he said, fingers brushing her skin in delicate patterns. \u201cI want all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The wet roughness of his tongue triggered an onslaught of sparks. Cordelia lay back, no longer feeling vulnerable or doubtfully, but powerful in the knowledge that he wanted her.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Chapter 85<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel lapped up the tangy sweetness. The reality was even better than the Mecca he had imagined; yet he refused to get lost in the sensation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He had to think beyond his desire. He had to ensure that Cordy\u2019s body only recognized his as the one that could make her tremble in pleasure. He would be the first and last man to touch her.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy\u2019s gasps hummed in his ears and he groaned as her hips began to undulate. Her hands gripped his hair and he smoothed his palm over belly and pressed down to hold her in place. He concentrated his tongue and blunt teeth on the perfect bud swelling between her legs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cAngel\u2026I can\u2019t\u2026too much,\u201d she gasped, trying to move away again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYes, you can.\u201d He reached up and linked their fingers. \u201cJust hold on to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThat\u2019s it,\u201d he smiled as her nails pierced his skin and breath caught in her chest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cOh, god.\u201d Her voice choked in a burst of air.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel calmed her tremors with baby kisses and easy caresses, and finally she settled limply on the bed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia barely felt Angel\u2019s weight as he edged up her body. She was to intent on the lingering sensual buzz his mouth had left behind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A whimper escaped as Angel\u2019s lips brushed hers. She gathered enough energy to bring her hands around his back to hold him closer. \u201cAngel?\u201d She whispered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYes, Cordy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy\u2019s eyes inched open to see Angel leaning over her. \u201cYou still have your clothes on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYes.\u201d He nuzzled her cheek.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She cupped his chin, bringing his eyes up to meet hers. \u201cThat\u2019s a bad thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel\u2019s brows dipped in mock concentration. \u201cHow bad?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cVery, very bad,\u201d she smiled, her hands leaving his face to reach for his sweater.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel kissed her deeply, finally leaving her with a slight tug on her lower lip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHey.\u201d Her hand reached up to stop his retreating form.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI thought you wanted me naked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYou can\u2019t multi-task?\u201d She whined.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He chuckled, stripping quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her heavy eyelids lifted. Angel oozed pure masculine sensuality, she thought, following the descending path of dark down on his stomach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She wetted her lips, but she couldn\u2019t help being nervous. \u201cAngel?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He didn\u2019t answer but settled his body over her. His solid weight soothed her nerves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia caressed the hard lines of muscle on his back. \u201cI hope Mr. Perky came with a how-to- guide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel chuckled into her throat. \u201cYep. Table of contents and index, even.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cFunny guy,\u201d she whispered huskily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cTold you. Now shush, while I try out chapter one.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Chapter 86<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel breathed in her scent as his hand caressed over the feminine swell of her belly. His fingers drank up the silky texture that covered the firm flesh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy\u2019s chin nudged his lips back to hers. He explored her mouth, sinking further into her welcoming warmth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But when he edged his hand to her thighs, Cordy instinctively clenched them closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cTrust me. Let me have all of you,\u201d he murmured into her neck while his fingers stroked her legs open again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI thought that\u2019s what was happening.\u201d Cordy gasped.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel was surprised at the sound of his laugher. He rolled onto his back hugging Cordelia to him.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHey, are you laughing at me?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNever,\u201d he said, smiling assuredly. \u201cIt\u2018s just that you are truly one of a kind.\u201d Then he slid his hand between her legs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cSo warm,\u201d he whispered. \u201cYou were made for me.\u201d He trailed his kisses to her lips as he aligned his hips with hers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy moaned as he nudged inside her. \u201cI\u2019m not so sure,\u201d she winced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel paused. \u201cJust relax.\u201d He hid his frustration with soft words and a coaxing touch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy lay there for a moment, then let out a huff. \u201cOh screw it,\u201d she grunted and jerked her hips up forcibly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cChrist, Cordy,\u201d Angel choked, as her quick action plunged him into molten quicksand. He forced himself to still.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordy\u2019s eyes widened with what looked like fear. \u201cOh no.\u201d She shoved him violently \u201cGet off of me!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel groaned. \u201cDon\u2019t move.\u201d He grabbed her hips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But she struggled even harder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDammit, Cordelia. STOP. Please.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel let out deep sigh as she finally stilled beneath him. He closed his eyes and concentrated on staying calm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDon\u2019t kill me,\u201d she said in a small, terrified voice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel\u2019s eyes snapped open as her words penetrated his brain. He looked down at the young woman that only moments ago wanted him. Now fear seeped from her every pore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cKill you?\u201d He brought his hand up to her face, but she flinched.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel forced himself to roll off her, though he kept a leg across her thighs. \u201cCordy?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cGet off me, Angelus!\u201d She struggled, trying to get out from under him completely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWhat?\u201d Angel stared at her. Then he saw where she was pointing. \u201cAw, fuck,\u201d he grunted, as he touched his ridged forehead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cGet OFF!\u201d Cordelia yelled and yanked at his hair in a feeble attempt to get him away from her neck.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDammit, Cordy, stop.\u201d He lifted his head only when he was sure that his vampire face receded. \u201cI didn\u2019t lose my soul and I\u2019m not going to kill you, okay?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cOh, sure, like I\u2019m going to believe, you, Angelus.\u201d She shoved him, again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cActually, I\u2019ve lied more with a soul than without.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHuh?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel pulled her up and settled her on his lap, \u201cI\u2019m sorry, Cordy,\u201d he said softly, cupping her face. \u201cI didn\u2019t realize that I changed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia scooted away. \u201cYou went \u2018grr\u2019 and you expect me to believe that you didn\u2019t go all Angelus on me?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI told you that my soul was bound. I wouldn\u2019t lie about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHow do I know that?\u201d she shot back. \u201cYou just said that you lied more with a soul than without. That means you could be Angelus &#8212; except then you would be telling the truth. Arggh, I\u2019ve always hated riddles.\u201d She stared at him. \u201cOkay, if you\u2019re Angel, why did you try to kill me?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI &#8212; \u201c<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia\u2019s hand shot up. \u201cYou did. Don\u2019t deny it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel tried to ignore the way Cordelia\u2019s breasts were pushed up in the cradle of her arms. He really wished that he could just ignore her question and take what her body offered &#8212; except that her body was no longer offering.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel wondered if she would accept his apology if he pointed to his deflating penis to prove his innocence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An indelicate \u2018hmmph\u2019 drove any hope that a simple gesture on his part would solve his current problems. But then he realized that while the scent of her arousal was absent, so now was her fear.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel leaned against the headboard, making sure to brush his thigh against Cordelia\u2019s.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Chapter 87<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia licked her lips as her gaze traveled along the body laid before her. She bit her bottom lip as an inner voice shouted \u2018stop talking and jump him\u2019 in her brain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a deep breath she shoved it aside and focused on his face. Not much better, she admitted, but the hint of his smug smile made it double.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel sighed. \u201cCordy, how much do you know about vampires?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThey\u2019re bloodsuckers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel shook his head. \u201cCordy, you do realize that you\u2019re in bed with a \u2018bloodsucker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cPig\u2019s blood, duh.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThat doesn\u2019t change the fact that I\u2019m a vampire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYeah, but you have a soul. Big difference.\u201d She rolled her eyes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her expression turned into a glare as Angel mumbled something about Buffy and d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHey!\u201d She slapped his arm. \u201cI\u2019m not Buffy. So don\u2019t you dare compare me to her, especially without a really good explanation as to why.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel rubbed his face. \u201cShe didn\u2019t understand either,\u201d he mumbled.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cUnderstand what? So far you haven\u2019t said anything. Say something that makes sense or I\u2019m kicking you out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCordelia, have you ever tried to get rid of a vampire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She narrowed her eyes. \u201cHave you ever seen a truly pissed off Cordelia Chase?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel really wanted to know when the promise of the night turned into another visit to hell. He was sure it was his fault or more accurately, he was sure that\u2019s what Cordelia would say.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He rubbed his face again, trying to remember how the whole horrid situation started in the first place. He sighed. It was his fault, first for losing control and then mentioning Buffy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCordy.\u201d He took another deep breath. \u201cI\u2019m a vamp &#8212;\u201d Angel stopped at Cordelia\u2019s snort.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cFine, we\u2019ve covered that.\u201d He raised his finger to her lips to stop her from making another disgruntled sound. \u201cThis face,\u201d he said consciously switching into his demon guise, \u201c- is the face that a vampire wakes up with. It\u2019s what the demon wears. It\u2019s who I am, with or without a soul.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He paused, ready to yank Cordelia back if she moved. To his surprise, she stayed put.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So Angel switched to his human face and then back to his demon one. \u201cIt\u2019s the same, I\u2019m the same.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel waited but Cordelia\u2019s frown of concentration remained the same. \u201cIf this is your welcome-to-the-world face, then why can\u2019t I remember seeing it before except when Angelus played rough and tumble on me in the grave yard. He \u2013\u201c<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCordy, you don\u2019t have to remind me &#8212; I was there.\u201d Angel snapped, increasingly irritated that Cordelia was following Buffy\u2019s example and choosing to ignore the very real fact that he was not only a vampire, but also Angelus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He could accept it with Buffy. He understood that Buffy did it for self-protection and justification for loving him. And he didn\u2019t argue the point, not wanting to break her illusion and create even more barriers in their relationship.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But, the thought that Cordelia was splitting him apart made him want to force her beneath him and use her body until she had no doubt of who and what he was.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cGeez. Angel you\u2019re the one that gives yourself two names. You can\u2019t be mad at me for using them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia pulled his hands from his face. \u201cSo, how about trying again, but this time skip the obvious.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel shook his head. He didn\u2019t understand her. \u201cYou\u2019re looking for a simple explanation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWell, it can\u2019t be any worse than your attempt at the \u2018History of the Vamp Face\u2019. Cordelia reached for the edge of the comforter they were sitting on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel reached out and yanked the cover away. \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She tried to yank it back. \u201cI\u2019m cold.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel pulled her on his lap then wrapped the cover around both of them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHey.\u201d Cordelia squirmed on his lap. \u201cYou\u2019re cold.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cKeep that up and I\u2019ll be warm soon enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She tried to push away. \u201cYou haven\u2019t &#8212;\u201c<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel interrupted her with a hard quick kiss. Her protests couldn\u2019t hide the scent of her renewed arousal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cShut up and listen while I warm both of us up. Okay?\u201d He cupped her chin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia let out a long-suffering sigh but cuddled even closer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cSo,\u201d she said to encourage him to start talking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cShush, I\u2019m feeling.\u201d Angel whispered into the crook of her neck, savoring the lush body flush against his.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cShouldn\u2019t that be thinking?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNope.\u201d Angel caressed the distinct lines of her toned back with his fingertips. He teased the shivers along her skin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cAngel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He heard the censure in her soft murmur, but smiled because it was accompanied by her own caresses along his back.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYou have seen it before. Bruno.\u201d He said softly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel watched as Cordelia\u2019s incomprehension turned into one of understanding. \u201cIn the parking lot when you scared him away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThat\u2019s a nice way of putting it, but yeah.\u201d Angel nodded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia leaned back to stare at him. \u201cYou were trying to scare me?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNo. Never.\u201d He said seriously. \u201cI went \u2018grr\u2019 with Bruno to scare him. I went \u2018grr\u2019 while fighting the Phermitica \u2013\u201c<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201dI didn\u2019t see you &#8212; oh wait, I was on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cRight, I\u2019m sorry, but then vamping out enabled me to fight hard and dirty enough to win. It was a conscious choice just like with Bruno. But with you,\u201d Angel leaned in to look Cordelia in the eyes, \u201cIt was an instinctual reaction to sudden intense pleasure. The sensation literally wiped all thought or control from my brain. I had planned to go slow, but you,\u201d he paused to pierce her with his gaze,\u201d had a different plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI\u2019m more of the \u2018rip the band-aid off\u2019 type of girl.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYes, I know that now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He watched as Cordelia scrunched up her nose. \u201cIntense pleasure, huh?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cSo, then the vamp face was a compliment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cVery much so,\u201d Angel said softly as his hands reached up through her hair to cup the back of her head, urging her face closer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI\u2019ve got absolutely no problem with compliments,\u201d she whispered in the same soft tone, before meeting Angel\u2019s lips in a kiss.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The initial gentleness of the kiss disappeared as Angel savored her taste. Angel dragged his lips away and settled on the pulse in her throat, sucking hard on the soft skin, swallowing each frantic beat that fluttered underneath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia palmed his chin and urged him away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCordelia,\u201d he growled.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She brushed at his smooth forehead. \u201cNo intense pleasure, huh?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel didn\u2019t know how to answer her.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNo vamp face. How come?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cJesus, Cordy.\u201d He half groaned and chuckled as he moved her hand away and dropped his forehead on hers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWell?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHow about &#8212; now I\u2019m fully prepared for any and all intense pleasures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI guess that\u2019ll do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel shook his head. Was this the same girl who only moments ago, was sure he wanted to kill her.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWhat about the growling?\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI didn\u2019t &#8212; \u201c Angel stopped. \u201c Okay, I guess, I did. Let\u2019s just call that \u2026 encouragement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cCool.\u201d She smiled. \u201cSo much sexier than the cheesy adolescent grunts and groans of \u2018fuck me, baby, fuck me, baby.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel\u2019s smile turned into a concentrated straight line. \u201cOh, don\u2019t misunderstand, that\u2019s exactly what I\u2019m saying.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cordelia stroked the hard lines of his clenched jaw. \u201cLike I said, so much sexier,\u201d she replied in a husky whisper as her tongue darted along his bottom lip. \u201cI think you just may be warm enough now.\u201d She reached down, running her finger along the base of Angel\u2019s hardened cock.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Angel groaned, jerking into her feather-light touch. In a quick move he pushed Cordelia down on the bed and covered her body with his. He braced his weight on his forearms, caging her in, leaning down until he was a hairbreadth away from the desire in her eyes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cBefore we go any further, you need to understand that everything &#8212; I mean everything &#8212; we do brings me intense pleasure. Except,\u201d he shook his head to silence the emergence of words from her mouth. \u201cWhen you interrupt me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cGeez, Angel, all I was going to say was \u2018fuck me, baby, fuck me, baby.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pure lust battled with his desire to laugh. \u201cChrist Cordy,\u201d he growled, leaning down to capture her mouth, his lust winning out at her silent demand hidden underneath the teasing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/goteamfiction.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/25\/the-fine-line-88\/\">Chapter 88<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chapter 83 The taste of Angel was beyond anything she could imagine. It was rich with power, strength, and overwhelming sensuality. 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