{"id":6657,"date":"2015-07-25T23:45:05","date_gmt":"2015-07-25T22:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goteamfiction.com\/?p=6657"},"modified":"2015-07-25T23:45:45","modified_gmt":"2015-07-25T22:45:45","slug":"the-fine-line-88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goteamfiction.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/25\/the-fine-line-88\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fine Line. 88-91"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dedication:<\/b> For Kelly’s help and patience.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chapter 88<\/b><\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s body hummed with contentment as he stared down at Cordy\u2019s sleeping form. It was the perfect opportunity to capture her on paper. But then he would have to leave her and that wasn\u2019t something he planned to do anytime soon.<\/p>\n

He appeased his thought of the perfect sketch by memorializing her contours with his touch. He then palmed his hand over of the small of her back. Finally, she was his, he thought, curling his fingers around her waist.<\/p>\n

Cordy murmured as his fingers began to draw patterns along her skin. He watched as she scrunched up her nose and rubbed at her face. Angel lightly massaged along her back and side as he waited for the cloud of sleep to fade from her eyes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat? Where?\u201d She blinked and rubbed her face again. \u201cAngel?\u201d Her still hazy eyes met his in question. \u201cOh. So not a dream, huh?\u201d<\/p>\n

He brushed the hair from her face. \u201cAnd what have you been dreaming, Cordy?\u201d<\/p>\n

She glanced quickly around the room and then turned back to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d he asked, leaning back to give her some space while he twirled her long hair around his fingers.<\/p>\n

Cordelia chewed on her bottom lip. \u201cNo, \u2018sorry, this was a mistake\u2019?\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel sat up, pulling Cordelia with him. \u201cI\u2019m over two hundred years old,\u201d he said, feigning confusion. \u201cI\u2019ve made a lot of mistakes — have a lot to be sorry for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her eyes narrowed.<\/p>\n

He pretended to get it. \u201cOh, you mean, this.\u201d He waved at their naked bodies. \u201c Uh, no. \u2018This\u2019 isn\u2019t anyway near that list.\u201d Angel sighed at her continuing doubtful gaze. \u201cCordy, I wish you would just trust me.\u201d<\/p>\n

He placed his finger over her mouth to stop any denial. \u201cWhat else am I suppose to think? We made love. I\u2019m here, but you\u2019re scared and on the verge of running away. I guess the real question is— Are you sorry?\u201d<\/p>\n

He heard Cordelia\u2019s heart skip. Her gaze stayed on the mattress for more than a second before she finally raised it to him with an unwavering grin. \u201cMy dream was just the standard.\u201d She shrugged as she reached for him. \u201cYou know — flying, falling, and having wild monkey sex.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s some dream. Care to relive it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, since you woke me up\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel stopped the rest of her retort with a kiss and pulled her under him.<\/p>\n

\n

Chapter 89<\/b><\/p>\n

Cordelia curbed her need to shake the pins and needles out of her arm. Rather, she squeezed her eyes tighter and attempted to string even two coherent thoughts together.<\/p>\n

She silenced her groan at the impossibility. Okay, so there was no doubt that making love to Angel, once again, wasn\u2019t a dream. Not only did her skin still tingle at the memory, her body ached wonderfully in places that it hadn\u2019t ever before.<\/p>\n

She forced herself to remain still, not wanting to wake Angel and have him claim that she was running away from him again. She really did want to think it was as simple as Angel made it, that he had moved on from Buffy and now wanted her. It was just that there was something niggling about the change in their relationship.<\/p>\n

Damn. She couldn\u2019t think in his arms.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere are you going?\u201d Angel leaned over her, stilling her planned escape.<\/p>\n

In an instant, anger flared in every part of Cordelia\u2019s body. Would he ever give her a moment to think without overwhelming her? She turned to him and the sudden anger faded. His gaze was completely innocent. \u201cBathroom.\u201d She darted off the bed.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Cordy stood at the sink, splashing water on her face. She needed to stop her doubts. Angel obviously didn\u2019t have any and making him think he had to constantly defend himself without reason would be a sure-fire way of losing him. Cordelia froze as she realized that she was worried about losing him. Her groan was barely audible. She had fallen for Angel.<\/p>\n

Oh, God. What was she going to do? She whined inwardly as she chewed on her thumbnail. She stared at her reflection as images of sitting with Angel, talking and teasing, and those of making love with him flashed in her mind.<\/p>\n

Enjoy herself? She questioned hesitantly as her hand rubbed at the fluttering in her tummy. Just because her life sucked didn\u2019t mean it always had to, right?<\/p>\n

Cordelia winced as another image flashed in her mind, the one in which she freaked like a madwoman. Angel had been trying to be gentle and a considerate lover and she accused him of trying to kill her. Her eyes widened in a horrible thought \u2013 what if it wasn\u2019t remaining Buffy-doubts he sensed? What if he thought she was scared about him being vampire?<\/p>\n

But wouldn\u2019t the fact that she made love to him twice afterwards be enough to cure any of those types of doubts?<\/p>\n

She turned to leave the bathroom. \u201cCrap,\u201d she gritted through her teeth as she saw her watch on the sink. \u201cCrap, crap,\u201d she grunted in a whispered mantra. Reassuring Angel would have to wait.<\/p>\n

She yelped as she hopped into the shower before it had a chance to get hot.<\/p>\n

\u201cCordy, what\u2019s wrong?\u201d Angel pushed into the bathroom.<\/p>\n

Cordelia covered herself with her hands. \u201cWhy are you in here?\u201d She realized the silliness of her actions, but her hands wouldn\u2019t move.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy are *you* here?\u201d Angel yanked the shower curtain back.<\/p>\n

\u201cShower.\u201d Cordelia turned to yank at the nozzle that claimed \u2018H\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d Angel remained positioned beside the bathtub.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d Cordelia repeated and then sputtered as water ran down her throat. \u201cSchool.\u201d She coughed and then pointed to her watch. \u201cIf I hurry I won\u2019t be that late.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSchool?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cordelia moved out of the stream of water and narrowed her eyes at Angel, her hands now placed firmly on her hips. She almost didn\u2019t believe it, he sounded like he had never heard of the word. \u201cUh, yeah, school.\u201d Cordelia said slowly, wondering if Angel had really been awake when she left the bed.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight, school.\u201d Angel nodded as he stepped into the bathtub and reached for Cordelia.<\/p>\n

Cordelia slapped his hands away. \u201cYou here won\u2019t make me get to school quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSure it will.\u201d Angel pushed back her hands and reached around her waist, \u201cTwo is always quicker than one.\u201d He plucked the bath scrunchy off the showerhead. He stared at its duck face and then looked at Cordy. \u201cCute.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGive me that.\u201d Cordelia snatched the duck.<\/p>\n

\u201cNope.\u201d Angel took it back. \u201cI like it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her sharp retort turned into a sigh as Angel squeezed soapy water from the duck onto her chest. \u201cAngel, I have to go to school.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you really?\u201d he chuckled.<\/p>\n

Her frown deepened. She had heard the wavering in her voice, but Angel wasn\u2019t supposed to. \u201cAngel.\u201d She tried to make her voice sterner.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think you just wanted to jump ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHuh?\u201d Cordelia stood back, tilting her head under the spray of water.<\/p>\n

\u201cWild monkey sex in the shower– is chapter four. You seem to be anxious to skip most of chapter two and all of three,\u201d Angel leaned in, bringing her back under the water as he kissed her.<\/p>\n

Cordy knew her knees melted, because that is the only reason she could think of that caused her to grasp at Angel\u2019s shoulders. She broke the kiss on a chuckle. \u201cYou\u2019re not going to let me go to school, are you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMmm,\u201d he murmured, kissing her again and then stopping. \u201cIf you want.\u201d He straightened and moved to leave the shower.<\/p>\n

\u201dJerk.\u201d Cordelia mumbled, pulling him back until he was up against her chest. \u201cChapter four, huh?\u201d She circled her arms around his neck then made an exaggerated expression of thought. \u201cIf I say yes now, does that mean I\u2019ll miss out on the rest of chapter two and all of three?<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d he chuckled. \u201cIt just means you\u2019ll have detention with hands-on homework.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, well, that might be okay.\u201d Cordelia sighed and then moved to snatch the duck from Angel\u2019s hand. \u201cThis is mine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo.\u201d Angel was quicker.<\/p>\n

Cordelia laughed leaning completely into his chest, trusting that he would keep her from slipping. \u201cAngel, exactly how many chapters are there?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI haven\u2019t decided yet,\u201d Angel said, turning her until her back was pressed up against his chest.<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel,\u201d she whined, wanting to feel his lips back on hers.<\/p>\n

Angel chuckled as he ignored her plea and draped her hair over one shoulder. Her disappointment was soon forgotten as his lips started to suckle along her neck. The fist that that still held her hair pulled slightly urging her to give him more access.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan I tell you a secret, Cordelia?\u201d Angel whispered as his tongue traced along the delicate curves of her ear.<\/p>\n

\u201cMmm hmm,\u201d Cordelia barely acknowledged, closing her eyes at the dual sensations of his lips on her skin and the warm spray of water on her body. She gasped as he bit her ear lope to get her attention.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you want to hear it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cordelia turned her head so she could see his face, wondering what secret his low tone held and why he had to choose that exact moment to tell her.<\/p>\n

He stared at her for a moment causing her to tense at his silence, and then he smiled slowly.<\/p>\n

She relaxed back in his embrace at the promise of his smile. \u201cWell?\u201d she asked in anticipation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis.\u201d Her brow rose at the bath scrunchy he held. Cordelia frowned in question and waited for more of an explanation.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you know what this does to me?\u201d he spoke softly, as he leaned in.<\/p>\n

\u201cLucky does something to you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\n

Chapter 90<\/b><\/p>\n

Angel he held up the bath scrunchy. \u201cYou named this thing?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d she batted Lucky down. \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with that?\u201d She spread her stance and angled her fists to her hips.<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s eyes traveled up and down her dripping wet body. He wanted to laugh but decided it would spoil the beauty before him. He did chuckle however, unable to completely ignore the appropriateness of the duck\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing,\u201d he whispered, pulling her closer. \u201cIt\u2019s a very good name,\u201d he nuzzled into her neck. \u201cIn fact, it fits in with my secret.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHuh?\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel smiled down at her upturned expression. \u201cIn the morning, I hear you in the shower and I imagine you with this.\u201d He paused, holding her gaze as the hand that held the duck caressed her breast. \u201cI always thought my imagination was good,\u201d his eyes drifted along the curves of her body, \u201cbut I was wrong. The reality is so much better.\u201d He paused again, dropping his lips back on her neck.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s your secret?\u201d she murmured, dipping her head. \u201cThat you had shower fantasies?\u201d Angel took advantage of the exposed skin. He kissed and nipped along the column of her neck. \u201cDid you happen to give me a real kiss in those fantasies or did you just nibble?\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel leaned up at the whine in her voice. \u201cI happen to like nibbling you. But yes, eventually, after I took Lucky and did this,\u201d He whispered, caressing the soapy scrunchy down her body until the netty material settled over the crown of her heat. \u201cI wanted to be Lucky.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cordelia turned in his arms. \u201cGet rid of the duck and you can be really lucky.\u201d She mumbled, reaching down to knock the bath scrunchy away.<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s hands slid up to her shoulders. \u201cDoes that mean you aren\u2019t going to school today?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShut up and kiss me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel held her at arms length. \u201cWithout the duck?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel.\u201d<\/p>\n

He chuckled at her whine. \u201cI think we should explore the rest of chapters two and three first.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAngel.\u201d<\/p>\n

He ignored the stamp of her foot and picked her up. \u201cIn bed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n

Chapter 91<\/b><\/p>\n

Angel dropped Cordelia on the bed, pulling off the towel that he had wrapped around her. He leaned down to kiss her only to have her jerk her head away.<\/p>\n

\u201cChapter two and three be damned. It\u2019s my fantasy now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s growl vibrated in his chest as Cordelia kissed him. He rolled them over, allowing Cordelia the dominant position. He wasn\u2019t disappointed as Cordelia\u2019s thorough exploration of his mouth continued to her hands. Angel\u2019s skin prickled with desire at her caresses. Watching her flushed enthusiasm, he concentrated on the sensations she was creating.<\/p>\n

Angel reached up to pull her under him, but Cordy shooed his hands away with a flick of a wrist and a quick kiss. \u201cI want to.\u201d She spread her hands on his chest, moving her palms along the expanse of his skin.<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s muscles tightened and twitched as Cordelia\u2019s tongue moistened his nipple. He groaned at the flickering pleasure. He fought not to drag her under him.<\/p>\n

He was ready to yell curses as she leaned up, her hips leaving the cradle of his and she rested her weight on her heels.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan dish it out but just can\u2019t take it, huh?\u201d Cordelia cocked her head as she brushed his stomach, smiling as the muscles under her fingers jumped.<\/p>\n

\u201cCordy.\u201d Angel\u2019s warning was low in his throat.<\/p>\n

\u201cScary growl.\u201d Cordelia giggled. \u201cDoes it mean this?\u201d Cordy\u2019s hand circled around the hardness of Angel\u2019s penis adjusting her body so that its tip brushed against her center. \u201cOr does it mean this?\u201d she lowered her hips.<\/p>\n

Angel bit back his loud growl of frustration and tightened his grasp on her hips. \u201cCordy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d she pushed down taking in all of him. \u201cThis?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Angel growled as her tight heat encompassed him. His groan begged for her to move. Angel closed his eyes as Cordelia started to create the friction he needed.<\/p>\n

Angel savored every inch of the meeting of their bodies. His ears rang with her guttural gasp when she found the perfect angle. She was everything he needed, soft and strong, innocent and wanton. It was the confirmation that he could never let her go.<\/p>\n

He took over then, his repeated thrusts zeroed in on the angle that caused her gasps. He flipped, ensuring his control over Cordelia.<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s eyes closed at the pain Cordelia\u2019s nails caused on his back. He pushed past her sucked in breath and contracting muscles to bury further into her warmth. Her fingernails dug deeper as she called out his name.<\/p>\n

Angel\u2019s lips attacked her jugular, suckling at the flesh to bring the blood to the surface. His blunt teeth clasped on the skin as he forced back his instinct to change.<\/p>\n

His thrusts became frenzied. He moved faster to calm the fire that met each of his movements and tightened his balls. Cordelia\u2019s name pushed out from his chest into a shout as he collapsed over her body. Her soft caresses kept him still as he gulped in their mingled scents.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Angel stared down at Cordelia. This time rather than concentrating on her beauty he smiled at the growling sounds coming from her stomach. He leaned down kissing her awake.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhahh?\u201d she grumbled, waving him away.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, so you don\u2019t want breakfast?\u201d He leaned up to sit on the edge of the bed.<\/p>\n

\u201cBreakfast?\u201d She peered around the room. \u201cIs it still morning?\u201d<\/p>\n

Angel chuckled. \u201cLunch?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe.\u201d Cordelia shrugged, and then grimaced as she heard her stomach growl. \u201cOkay, yeah. Hey,\u201d she yelped in surprise as Darcy landed on her chest and meowed in her face. \u201cOh, baby, did we forget about you? Angel,\u201d Cordelia shot a look at Angel.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry.\u201d Angel pushed her back down on the bed. \u201cStay here, I\u2019ll be back. Come on, Darcy, time for lunch.\u201d He plucked the kitten off of Cordelia and headed out of the bedroom.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Cordelia wrapped her arms around the pillow as she curled on the bed to try to keep Angel\u2019s retreating body in her line of sight.<\/p>\n

\u201cDamn,\u201d she whispered, as Angel disappeared. If he had been wearing only low-riding sweat pants when she first met him she would\u2019ve bypassed flirting and jumped him. She giggled at the image of her flying over the Bronze\u2019s high tables and bringing him to the ground.<\/p>\n

She rolled on her back, still holding the pillow, and reveled in the tingling feelings that encompassed her. Her feeling of well-being dimmed as she remembered her worry that Angel might doubt her ability to accept him as a vampire.<\/p>\n

He\u2019d be an idiot if he did after last night and this morning. Still she\u2019d better make sure, she thought, as she got out of the bed.<\/p>\n

TBC…<\/b><\/p>\n

Onlyanne<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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