Chapter 18<\/b><\/p>\n
Cordelia came out of the bathroom. A change of clothes was folded in a neat pile on the already made bed. Their clothes from last night were gone from the floor. Hung up, no doubt. Angel was such a neat freak. Cordelia quickly got dressed and headed for the baby talk in the next room.<\/p>\n
Cordelia leaned against the doorframe. There was something truly sexy about a man playing with a baby. Cordelia shook her head; as much as she wished she could stay in the suite forever with Angel and Connor, she figured it was time to deal with everything else that happened the night before. \u201cDid you and Spike have a nice chat?\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel shrugged. \u201cHe loves Buffy, she\u2026I don\u2019t know. He thinks not. It seems that she\u2019s been going through a real hard time since she came back.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did he want you to do about it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGo to her, help her, love her, I guess.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou aren\u2019t going.\u201d 24 hours ago, Cordelia\u2019s words would have come out as a panicked question, now it was just an order.<\/p>\n
Angel raised his eyes from his son. \u201cI told him that. Cordy, I know who I love, where my life is and isn\u2019t in Sunnydale, okay.<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay.\u201d Cordelia came to sit beside the vampire. \u201cSo, he\u2019s leaving then.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I asked him to stay until Dracula is definitely dust or gone.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou think that Dracula will go all vampy with the revenge?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI know he will.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs Connor in danger? Would he go after him?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone is in danger, but he\u2019ll concentrate on getting you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMe?\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel nodded. \u201cHe\u2019ll want to take away Angelus\u2019 property.\u201d Looking away from Cordelia.<\/p>\n
Cordelia scrunched up her face. \u201cI thought you said that the vampires would respect these.\u201d Touching the mark still apparent on her neck.<\/p>\n
Angel sighed. \u201cAny respect Dracula gave my mark, I imagine disappeared when we ruined his party. I\u2019m sure he\u2019ll feel no qualms on breaking his own rules.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd Spike is going to help us?\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel nodded. \u201cCordy, about these.\u201d His thumb caressed the small marks. \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u2026. but they will go away, I didn\u2019t make them permanent.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDoes that mean when they go away, I\u2019ll no longer be your love slave?\u201d Angel was confused by the humor in her tone. \u201cCuz, you know I kind of liked it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes, you are such a dork. Angel, it was my idea, it didn\u2019t hurt, and I\u2019m fine. How about you? Any irresistible urge to snack on me?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot to snack, but I do have some irresistible urges.\u201d Angel smiled.<\/p>\n
\u201cLucky for you it\u2019s mutual, isn\u2019t?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cVery lucky.\u201d His smile turning into a deep kiss as warm lips met his.<\/p>\n
Chapter 19<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cMaster.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMortimor, I do hope your information is more helpful than the last bit.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe that I have found Angelus.\u201d Mortimor held out a handbill to the vampire.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2019Angel Investigations, Specializing in the Paranormal, Experience, Discretion, Let us help you, Free consultation’?\u201d Dracula looked back up to his servant.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is truly disturbing. He advertises. I knew he had no class, but this\u201d The Count waved the paper around. \u201cIt\u2019s just plain offensive. Angelus is a tradesman. Get this out of my sight.\u201d Mortimor quickly took the handbill back.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis property?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe young woman works with him and the other humans. Master, I do not believe that she is in actual fact the property of Angelus.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe marked her, a weak mark, but it was Angelus\u2019 mark.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe, but the information I received indicated that she isn\u2019t his slave or concubine, Cordelia Chase works with him, but does not live with him, she in fact as her own apartment.\u201d<\/p>\n
The vampire leaned back into the overstuffed armchair. Not Angelus\u2019 property. Had the evidence of the mark on the beautiful young woman been merely a ruse? Had the soul so corrupted Angelus\u2019 vampire instincts that he could mark such delectable flesh and not possess it?<\/p>\n
Dracula sat up. No matter. The beautiful human had been intriguing; her repulsion to the Count\u2019s presence had challenged him. And Dracula had sensed a bond between the two of them, she may not be Angelus\u2019 property but she was something to him. Dracula\u2019s fingers tapped repeatedly on the arm of the chair. This revenge could even be sweeter than he hoped. He was definitely not bored.<\/p>\n
\u201cMortimor, tell me you have her address.\u201d<\/p>\n
The distinguished Englishman bowed and handed the Count another piece of paper.<\/p>\n
Chapter 20<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about time, Peaches. These idiots won\u2019t even tell me where to get a decent spot of blood. Hey, is that little squirt?\u201d Spike jumped off the counter heading for the baby in Angel\u2019s arms.<\/p>\n
Spike stopped at Angel\u2019s growl. \u201cJust want to look, never saw a vampire baby before- hey it\u2019s human.\u201d Spike stepped back. \u201cPeaches, you sure and hell got yourself involved in a daft prophecy. A vampire with a soul with a human kid, what is the world coming to? Is it ending again?”<\/p>\n
\u201cShut up,\u201d Cordelia glared. She had told herself that she would try to be nice to the blonde vampire after all he was was helping them and obviously Buffy broke his un-dead heart. But it was hard with that mouth of his.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Spike turned to Cordelia. \u201cGeez, chit could you smell any more like Peaches. What? Were you two shagging on the way down? And in front of the squirt, naughty, naughty.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSpike,\u201d Angel growled, ignoring Gunn and Fred\u2019s gasps and Wesley\u2019s hard stare.<\/p>\n
\u201cJerk.\u201d Cordelia stormed into the kitchen, her face flaming red.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, the shower thing only works if you do it alone.\u201d Spike called after the young woman.<\/p>\n
\u201cFred, please take Connor.\u201d Angel said quietly. The young woman closed her jaw and ran up to take the small bundle. In an instant Angel had the back of Spike\u2019s neck in his firm grip.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel,\u201d Wesley pushed at his glasses.<\/p>\n
\u201cWes, my soul is permanent, okay?\u2019\u201d Angel called over his shoulder as he shoved Spike into Wesley\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
Wesley blinked at the information, then coughed once. \u201cWell, that\u2019s interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel and Cordelia.\u201d Fred smiled widely up from the baby in her arms.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs this a good thing?\u201d Gunn finally spoke.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course it is Charles.\u201d Fred said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWes.\u201d Gunn turned away from the goofy romantic grin on the young woman\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel\u2019s soul is permanent, so no danger of a return of Angelus and Angel has been obvious in his feeling for Cordelia for some time now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wesley looked at Fred before putting his glasses back on. \u201cThey found love, which is a very good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
\u201cLet me go, you poof.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSpike, I warned you no upsetting Cordelia.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? I didn\u2019t do anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel pushed the other vampire, letting him go. \u201cYou know you did. You embarrassed her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re going to kill me for embarrassing your girl. Isn\u2019t that just a tad melodramatic? You\u2019re so whipped. Hey, what about Drac, you need my help.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI know. Spike, don\u2019t be such asshole, it will get you killed.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou used to be fun.\u201d Spike took his cigarettes out of his pocket.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpike.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe squirt is in the other room.\u201d His Zippo in hand.<\/p>\n
Angel just stared, his arms crossed.<\/p>\n
\u201cFine.\u201d Spike shoved the cigarette and lighter back in his pocket.<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
\u201cUm.\u201d Cordelia came out of the kitchen, she was no longer beet red but she was uncomfortable at the glances her friends were giving her. She staggered back as Fred came up hugging her, the baby safe in his crib away from Fred\u2019s exuberance.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou and Angel,\u201d She squeezed again. \u201cIt\u2019s Moria, told you.\u201d She shot a look at Wesley and Gunn.<\/p>\n
\u201cUm, Fred, you\u2019re making me spill Angel\u2019s breakfast.\u201d Cordelia tried to balance the two mugs in her hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cSorry.\u201d Still beaming Fred released Cordelia from her happy hug.<\/p>\n
Cordelia rolled her eyes. \u201cWill my sex life always be a topic of conversation?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe the topic is closed now.\u201d Wesley smiled softly at the young woman. Wesley was truly happy that Cordelia finally acknowledged her feelings for Angel. Wesley didn\u2019t kid himself that Cordelia and Angel\u2019s relationship would be easy, but still they were his friends and they both deserved to find happiness.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, Wes.\u201d Smiling at Wesley\u2019s unspoken thoughts rather than his boss like tone.<\/p>\n
She looked around, gesturing to Wesley\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, and Angel didn\u2019t look pleased, the blond dead guy might be dust now.\u201d Gunn jerked his head towards the closed door. \u201cHaven\u2019t heard any thing break yet, though. Kinda was looking forward to seeing his blonde dead ass come flying through the window.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia sighed and went into the office.<\/p>\n
\u201cDarn. I\u2019d hoped you had staked him. Here.\u201d Cordelia held out a mug towards Angel.<\/p>\n
\u201cCinnamon?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia shrugged smiling. \u201cLoving AND frustrating, I can\u2019t help it.\u201d She shoved the other mug at Spike. \u201cBreakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want Cinnamon.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be stupid. I had thought about arsenic, though. It might not kill, but it would have to hurt. Do you want it or not. Don\u2019t be a baby. It’s just pig\u2019s blood warmed, plain and boring.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spike took the mug. Still a little floored at how easily Cordelia accepted the vampires drinking in front of her. \u201cHow come I didn\u2019t get cinnamon?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia blinked. \u201cBecause, I don\u2019t love you, barely even like you. Angel, I\u2019ve got to go back to my apartment for some stuff if I\u2019m staying here while Dracula\u2019s on the loose.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy, I don\u2019t\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel, it\u2019s daylight and I can\u2019t just stay without telling Dennis, he\u2019d be worried. Give me your keys, I\u2019ll bring your car back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel reluctantly pulled out his keys. \u201cDon\u2019t be too long, just pack some things and tell Dennis.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, master.\u201d Sticking her tongue out at the vampire.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, cheerleader.\u201d Cordelia paused from her exit and turned to Spike.<\/p>\n
\u201cBarely liking me, means you like me some.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia rolled her eyes and left.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeaches, Dracula is going to come after her hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel glared then nodded his acceptance of what he already knew.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat mind stuff is bull shit and games, but it does work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel growled then sighed. \u201cCome on, we need to figure out where he\u2019s staying.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat can\u2019t be that difficult. How many four star hotels are they that let you bring your own coffin.\u201d Following Angel out. \u201cHey, who\u2019s Dennis and why aren\u2019t you threatening him?\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 21<\/b><\/p>\n
Cordelia pushed at the lock. Damn thing kept sticking. She pounded and turned the key, finally the apartment door opened. \u201cSome help next time, Dennis.\u201d She grumbled shoving her keys back in her pocket. \u201cDennis\u2026. What the hell?\u201d<\/p>\n
Roses that had been floating dropped suddenly to the ground. Cordelia looked around, roses were everywhere. Some still in glass vases. Cordelia stared. There were roses by the dozen on every surface. Others were strewn on the floor leading to the kitchen. Cordelia stunned, followed the petals and stems. She stopped. The trashcan was stuffed to the brim with roses and glass. \u201cDennis, explain.\u201d Her eyes never leaving the mangled blood red flowers in the trash.<\/p>\n
More roses floated through the air only then to be pushed in the overstuffed trash. \u201cOkay, I can see you don\u2019t like them. How did they get here?\u201d Petals and flowers came flying out of the trash. \u201cI\u2019m getting confused here.\u201d A card floated up from the shower of petals. \u201cYou will be Mine.\u201d Reading the words of the card out loud. A cold shiver traveled up Cordelia\u2019s spine, squeezing her like a vice. \u201cWas Dracula actually here or hopefully was it just his hoity toity flunky?\u201d<\/p>\n
A broken wooden stake as well as a crushed crossbow came flying into the kitchen. Cordelia watched the destroyed weapons crash to the ground. The vice in her chest was starting to strangle her. \u201cDennis, this is not good.\u201d Cordelia took a deep breath trying to remain calm. She took another one.<\/p>\n
\u201cDennis, please, pack a bag, I\u2019m\u2026.\u201d Cordelia paused as her duffle bag was immediately shoved against her. \u201cThinking ahead, I really like that about you, Dennis. How did he\u2026..\u201d She stopped again as the duffel bag left the kitchen and flew out the open front door.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re right, I should leave now. Expect a visit from Angel and please feel free to trash every single hideous rose. Throw them out the window, if you can\u2019t find anywhere else to shove them.\u201d With the card still clutched in her hand, Cordelia ran.<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Deep breath. Deep breath. Cordelia was angry, but even more than that she was scared. Deep breath. Cordelia would not freak until she was safely back with Angel. Angel would have a rational explanation as to how the Count had entered her apartment in the middle of a bright sunny day.<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
\u201cANGEL,\u201d Cordelia yelled running into the lobby. \u201cANGEL\u201d she called again, ignoring Wesley and Gunn\u2019s scramble towards her.<\/p>\n
She looked around for the vampire. Cordelia started to yell again, when Angel tore out of the basement, Spike immediately behind, their swords still in hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy, what happened?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou tell me, how in the hell did Count Dracula get into my apartment. Doesn\u2019t the invitey thing work with him? The sun\u2019s out.\u201d Pointing back to the door as if it was the bright vampire-burning ball itself.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere. Explain it.\u201d Shoving the card into the still vampire\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n
A deep growl resounded in Angel\u2019s throat as he read it. \u201cWhere did you get this?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWeren\u2019t you listening? My apartment. That and tons of roses, roses everywhere, stinking up the place.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordelia, why do you think that Dracula was in your apartment? Did you see him?\u201d Wesley moved closer.<\/p>\n
\u201cGee, Wes, as popular as I am, I don\u2019t think that pimply face geek next door spent his allowance dressing up my apartment to look like a high rent florist shop or send me \u2018Be Mine valentines\u2019. It\u2019s not even February.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDennis, told me.\u201d Cordelia shot back to Wesley, her eyes never leaving Angel. Angel hadn\u2019t said a word, his eyes glued to the words on the card.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey cheerleader, release the tightened panties, he\u2019s just trying to scare you.\u201d Spike said snatching the card from Angel\u2019s grip, ignoring his grandsire\u2019s growl.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, duh and guess what it worked. How dare he come into my apartment? How could he? It\u2019s daylight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel tried to beat down his rage and fear that Dracula had been in Cordelia\u2019s apartment that he could have been there when she walked in. Angel tried to think rationally and not on pure violent instinct. Dracula was powerful, but not all powerful, he still had the same limitations as other vampires. Sun, fire, stakes, crosses, holy water and a need to be invited into a human\u2019s house.<\/p>\n
Angel studied Cordelia. Realization hit him like a ton of bricks. None of them had thought about it. Months had gone by of Cordelia spending nights alone in her apartment and they never even considered it. Angel hadn\u2019t. \u201cYou\u2019re part demon, now. He doesn\u2019t need to be invited in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cYou mean, any old vampire could\u2019ve wandered in, can wander in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wesley nodded. \u201cYes, of course. We should\u2019ve thought about that sooner. Cordelia, you will have to do a barrier spell.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia nodded. \u201cWhew. I knew you would have a rational explanation.\u201d Smiling in relief at Angel. She felt a lot better. Except. Cordelia scrunched up her face. \u201cHow did he know? You said you couldn\u2019t smell it on me. You, too.\u201d She swirled around to Spike. \u201cAnd how did he know where I lived? And what about the daylight thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s sewer access to your apartment, Cordy, you know that. Or maybe he came before dawn, do you know when the flowers showed up?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cordelia thought about it, she didn\u2019t, she just freaked and assumed. \u201cI asked Dennis, but he just threw my bag outside, I took the hint and left. I told him you would around later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel nodded.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe other stuff. You\u2019re doing good so far.\u201d Cordelia waved her hand at Angel urging him to continue to explain away her fears.<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously, he found out by asking around, I guess, researching.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cResearching that I was part demony? Is that written down somewhere?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo where you lived. As for how he knew you’re part demon, I don\u2019t know. Maybe he didn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUm, Angel, if he didn\u2019t then he came prepared to override the whole invitey thing. You\u2019re losing points in the calming thing.\u201d Her voice started to rise again.<\/p>\n
\u201cCordy, it doesn\u2019t matter, if he figured it out or just got lucky, Dracula is just another vampire that\u2019s lived longer than most. He can be killed, he will be.\u201d Angel never wanted someone’s death so much.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeaches is right, pet. Drac isn\u2019t the invincible boogey vamp, he\u2019s just a charlatan with a chest full of parlor tricks.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat if tries that mind thingy on me?\u201d Wiggling her fingers out towards the vampires.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe would have to get close to you and that IS NOT ever happening.\u201d Angel growled.<\/p>\n
\u201cRight. Sorry. It was just really creepy knowing that he was in my apartment. I think he scared Dennis.\u201d Cordelia bit her lip.<\/p>\n
Angel had her in his arms in an instant. \u201cHe will never touch you. I promise.\u201d Angel whispered into her hair taking in the sweet unique scent of Cordelia that surrounded him. Angel closed he eyes as her arms tightened, praying that what he said would remain the truth.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel,\u201d Cordelia pulled away. \u201cI think that we should move Connor into Fred\u2019s room for the time being. You\u2019re \u2018grr\u2019 and I\u2019m part demon, if Dracula comes here, he can enter your suite.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel slowly nodded. \u201cFred?\u201d Looking over to the other young brunette.<\/p>\n
She blinked rapidly. \u201cOf course.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel,\u201d Wesley rubbed at his glasses. \u201cI feel it might be wise if Gunn and I also stay here until the threat of Dracula is gone, if he does show up we all should be ready to meet him. Gunn?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re askin? Hell yeah, I\u2019m staying.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wesley nodded. \u201cAlso, I believe that a barrier spell should be enchanted around the hotel, it can be done in such a manner to allow you and Spike to come and ago.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDo it.\u201d Angel placed a kiss on Cordy\u2019s hair and released her. \u201cSpike, you coming?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTo the chits? Sure why not, want to meet Casper.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHis name is Dennis.\u201d Cordelia said.<\/p>\n
\u201cDennis, Casper, a ghost is a ghost by any other name.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUhuh.\u201d Rolling her eyes. \u201cAngel, can I talk to you a minute before you go?\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Angel followed puzzled, trying to figure out what Cordelia had to tell him out of the hearing of the others. Cordelia suddenly turned on him once Wesley\u2019s office door was closed, lunging her body into his grabbing his face and kissing him.<\/p>\n
The suddenness of her actions startled Angel and pushed him against the door. His surprise turned instantly into desire, the desire turning into as rage as the warm lips molded over his and the heat of Cordelia\u2019s body seared through him.<\/p>\n
The rage wasn\u2019t at the beautiful woman who\u2019s very being could hold him spellbound, but towards the vampire that had embarked on his campaign to take her away from Angel. His demon instinct cried for him to prove that she was his completely. Angel\u2019s rage and need flared in intensity. Angel growled.<\/p>\n
Cordelia was now up against the door. Angel\u2019s mouth became hard and possessive, capturing her breath just has his fingers were soaking up the moisture he found pooled between her thighs. She was life and she was his, there would be no doubt. Angel\u2019s lips moved, his tongue and mouth attacking the hollow of her throat, his eye\u2019s glowed yellow as his demon\u2019s need threatened to become paramount.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel,\u201d Cordelia clutched at his head jerking her hips and locking her legs around his waist trapping his strong circling fingers to her center. \u201cAngel,\u2026do you think,\u201d she gasped, \u201cWesley would,\u201d Cordelia tried to make words out of her moans. \u201c Mind if we used his desk for two minutes.\u201d It took a full minute for Angel to register her words. Angel laughed and groaned into Cordelia\u2019s neck, the golden glow gone from his eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel.\u201d Cordelia asked. The vampire had stopped kissing her, his hand that had been causing just wondrous sensations had stilled. Cordelia hadn\u2019t wanted him to stop.<\/p>\n
Angel leaned her further against the wall, the strength of his upper body keeping her secure, his hand moving again rhythmically against her center. With his free hand he brushed her hair back staring at Cordelia. \u201cGod, I need you so much.\u201d He whispered his lips brushing hers.<\/p>\n
\u201cDesk.\u201d She moaned into his lips.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, Cordy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, wall. Wesley would probably mind.\u201d Wiggling her hips closer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure he would.\u201d Angel chuckled into her lips. \u201cBut, no Cordy.\u201d He slowly released her, stopping the fumbling hands on his zipper.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel?\u201d Aching need clear in her questioning expression. If Cordelia pouted, Angel knew that he would have her on the floor. He needed to stop it from forming. Cordelia was once again pressed against his body; her back nestled into his chest, one hand cupping her breast through the material of her shirt, the other going back under the waistband of her pants. Angel was beginning to believe that low-riding stretchy pants were beating out buttons as a favorite.<\/p>\n
The pants were perfect for moments like this. Angel nuzzled at her neck, the scent of her blood still was beckoning but his demon was firmly contained that particular want overshadowed by the knowledge that he didn\u2019t have to prove to Cordelia that she was his. The beautiful and wonderful young woman had already given herself and her love to him.<\/p>\n
His lips traveled up to her earlobe, tugging at that fleshy tissue. Cordelia gasped, her body tensed, her hands clutching at the strong forearms that held her. \u201cAngel.\u201d Her head burrowing into his chest, small shudders vibrated throughout her body.<\/p>\n
Angel slowly brought his hand back up fixing her pants as his other pulled down her shirt.<\/p>\n
Cordelia opened her eyes, hazel staring into deep brown. \u201cYou?\u2019 She reached out.<\/p>\n
Angel caught her hand, bringing it to his lips. \u201cI need to go find out what Dennis knows.\u201d He smiled. \u201cAnd you can make it up later, no desks, and longer than two minutes worth.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUm, Angel.\u201d Cordelia said as the vampire reached for the door. Angel looked over his shoulder; happy to see she wasn\u2019t pouting or glaring.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did have something to say to you before you left.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel cocked a brow.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, stupid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angel smiled. \u201cI got that.\u201d<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Spike rolled his eyes as Angel then Cordelia exited the office. He didn\u2019t bother to even comment; sometimes the obvious was just plain old obvious, no reason to red flag it.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpike.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSure, Peaches.\u201d Spike followed the other vampire down into the basement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m\u2026I\u2019m going to go check on Connor.\u201d Cordelia smiled at the others and quickly headed up the stairs.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn my office? In my office?\u201d Wesley glared at Gunn and Fred.<\/p>\n
Gunn shrugged showing some sympathy for his glowering friend. \u201cIt used to be his. Maybe he just forgot.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt better have not been on my desk.\u201d Wesley strode to the door, trying to figure out what areas he would need to avoid.<\/p>\n
Fred stared back in forth from the two men, wondering what they were talking about. Slowly, the click formed. \u201cOh. OH.\u201d<\/p>\n