Summary: Sequel to "Evil Abounds"


Dawn’s POV


Well, I am officially grounded for a month and Willow is refusing to teach me any more spells until I appear sorry enough for her standards. So basically I'll still be floating pencils when I'm forty!

Xander and Spike came by the shop last night and told everyone that they were faking being under a spell. They said that for the first two days they were under a spell but after that they were just playing us. Needless to say Buffy, Anya, and I were the only ones who didn't know.

Giles lectured me on the uses of magic, he warned me against casting any more love spells. You should have seen the look on Buffy's face! She was sooo mad. Spike was shocked, Xander just smiled at me, I think he knew it was my fault. I told them that it wasn't supposed to be a love spell. Just a friendship spell so they would stop arguing all the time. I'm still not sure what I did wrong, but Willow said that when I was ungrounded she would go over the spell with me and figure it out.

I'm glad the spell messed up. Spike was so unhappy being alone, and Xander was miserable after Anya dumped him. Now that they have each other they look so happy. Besides, it's fun to watch them gross Buffy out and piss Anya off.


Spike’s POV


Where should I start then? How about from when the whelp and I got back to his place last night. We weren't in the door more than thirty seconds before I had him pinned to the couch. I knew something was up with him, the way he suddenly wanted to leave the shop, the silence on the walk back. I figured he was going to put an end to our little game so I wanted to have him at least once more before he wised up and realized he was shagging a demon. Gave him a right good display of what he was giving up, I did.

My surprise when he didn't tell me to sod off, and get out. He told me the truth, all of it. Said he knew when the spell had ended, that yeah the timing sucked - pun intended - but by that time he didn't want it to be over. Said he was sure that I'd stop what I was doing - mainly him - and leave. He figured that he had to play victim a while longer to see if I still wanted him. Silly boy, I would have left if I didn't.

We talked about the gangs reaction to us, laughed our asses off about it actually. I told him about Anya's wanting in on us, he knew. Guess he should, he dated the bint after all. And joy of all joy's, he doesn't want her involved! Said that I'm more than enough for him, doesn't want to screw this up by adding a third, and never her anyway. Thank Satan! So yeah, we're good. Gonna take things one day at a time, we've both been hurt before, neither of us want to go through that again.

Couldn't believe my ears when I found out that little bit was responsible for the mojo, what the hell was she thinking? Casting a shag spell on the whelp and me? Didn't know she was that evil, made me right proud, it did. Course it turns out it was a mistake, she meant to make us chums, not bum-chums. Oh well, worked out in my favor. Thought the slayer was gonna have a coronary! Funny as fucking hell, I haven't had such a good time since this soddin' chip was implanted. Xander knew, I could tell by the way he was grinning. The boy is evil, and I love it. Playing his friends like that, hell he had me fooled for a while. I could fall for this boy, right easy.


Anya's POV


If I had my powers I'd shrink Spike's penis to the size of my pinky! And then I'd make his fangs fall out! And Xander? Oh I'd really have fun there, I'd make his blood run with holy water, his skin taste of garlic. I'd have blessed cross tattoos put on his body in all the interesting places. He'd never have another vampire in his bed as long as he lived!

Damn selfish men! All I wanted was to have orgasms with the two of them, not that much right? I mean most men would love the offer of no strings sex with an attractive woman. Is there something wrong with me? Am I not attractive enough? Maybe I need bigger breasts?


Xander’s POV


That could have gone better. Spike and I are fine, we're still together and the sex is even better now that we both know it's not about a spell. I didn't think it could get better, boy was I wrong! There were no declarations of undying love, or any kind of love for that matter. It's too soon for both of us. I don't want to be hurt and neither does Spike

The guys took this about as well as I expected, Anya is glaring at us, thank God she doesn't have her powers anymore or I'm sure We would both be in a world of hurt right about now. Dawn looks thoroughly chastised, between Willow and Giles she's been lectured to well, not death, but almost comatose. Giles looks relieved, when we first told them he pulled out his notebook - I still wonder what that's all about - and looked as if he was going to give it to us. Then he noticed that we were holding hands and smiling. He put it away. Weird. Willow of course is fine. She knew. But Buffy, oh my God, Buffy was not okay with this. She ranted, she raved, she glared at Dawn for starting the whole thing. She went off on a thirty minute rant about the evils of magic, and vampires, and how Spike's not gay neither am I. Giles tried to interrupt her a few times, no go. I made popcorn. Spike and I settled in on the couch and ate as we watched her. It was very entertaining. I only wish I'd had a video camera. Then she ended the whole thing by calling Angel in LA and demanding that he come and take Spike away with him. Like that's going to happen! Deadboy is not taking my vampire away, I'll stake him first.


Angel's POV


The only explanation I can come up with is that the entire Sunnydale gang is possessed. Buffy called me three hours ago yelling and screaming about Spike corrupting Xander and Xander must be possessed. There was something said about spells and Dawn, and Rupert’s bathroom. Honestly the whole thing was surreal. So I did what any sane warrior for the Powers would do. I hid away in my office until Cordelia forced me to go to Sunnydale. I didn't want to, she made me. Said if I didn't go there then Buffy would drag Xander and Spike here, and there was no way she was putting up with that. So, rather than face the wrath of Cordy I got in my car and drove to Sunnydale.

What evil is this? Things are worse than I expected. Spike and Xander are cuddled up together on Rupert’s sofa, kissing! I jumped the gun a bit and attacked Xander, I pulled him off Spike and then I attacked Spike as well. Rupert and Buffy restrained me before anyone was hurt, but Xander pulled my hair! Now I probably look stupid. I don't have a comb, or gel or anything to fix it with. I just know Spike is laughing at me!

Willow, Dawn and Rupert seem to be fine with this situation. I can't begin to explain how far from fine this is. Spike is a vampire, a soulless, evil demon, who is curled up in a watchers house with a friend and ally of the slayer. And the only ones to have a problem with this are Buffy, which I expected, and Anya whose is apparently Xander’s ex-demon, ex-girlfriend. Have I mentioned how glad I am to live in LA?

Rupert is looking between me and this notebook, I assume it's something I should know about so I hold my hand out for it. It seems to be notes on everything that has happened between Spike and Xander since this started. As well as Rupert’s thoughts on the events. Maybe I should read this before jumping to any more conclusions.


Giles’ POV


By the time Angel arrived, Every one was pretty much settled down. Everyone that is except Buffy. She was still muttering things like 'wait until Angel gets here' and 'it has to be possession', she just doesn't understand.

Angel himself jumped right on the Buffy band wagon. He assumed we were all possessed or something, other than Buffy that is. I'm not sure what he thinks about Anya, he seems to be avoiding her, could have something to do with the way she's been eyeing him since he got here. Poor fellow.

Spike and Xander are enjoying this far too much. I'm sure this is great fun for the two of them, and even though I do find it somewhat amusing myself I think it's time to show Angel the book. Perhaps he will be able to put aside his suspicions, stop attacking them and understand what is really going on here.


Anya's POV


So that's Angel? Not bad, I can see why Buffy obsesses over him. He looks like he would give good orgasms. I wonder if he would like to give me some? I know he goes all evil if he has a moment of perfect happiness, but I'm not looking for happiness, just sex. He shouldn't lose his soul if it's just sex.

I mean, it would almost make up for not getting Xander and Spike. He's like the both of them in one body, he has dark hair and brown eyes like Xander, he's well-muscled, broad shoulders also like Xander. Plus he's a vampire like Spike, so he'd have the stamina and the experience. I definitely would sleep with him.


Xander's POV


Giles just gave Angel the notebook. I don't know how I feel about that. I don't even know what's in it and he's letting deadboy read it. It's been a lot of fun since Angel got here, Spike's been even more affectionate than lately, I know he's doing it to freak Angel out but hey, I'll play along.

I thought He was going to kill us both when we started kissing in front of him. Spike's idea of course, I didn't have a chance to stop him. He just pulled me close and kissed me until I couldn't think straight. I pulled away to breath but by then it was too late, I was too far gone. I jumped on him, pinned him underneath me and tried to remove his tonsils with my tongue. Next thing I know, one very large, snarling, game faced Angel is pulling me away from my lover and jumping on him. I did the only thing I could think of, I grabbed him by the hair and pulled him off. Spike is MINE! I'm not letting Angel or anyone else for that matter hurt him. Buffy and Giles pulled me off of him and him away from Spike. I wasn't going to hurt him, much. Honestly.

Spike keeps looking over at Angel and making this face, almost a smile but not quite. It could be a smirk, but it looks...off somehow. Whatever it is, it's making Angel squirm. I'm really having fun tonight.


Spike's POV


Yeah so the poof shows up here all dark avenger like and thinks he's gonna save the day. Bloody pathetic, I remember when he actually acted like a vampire. So I decide to have a bit of fun with my Xanpet, see if I can get old Angelus to make an appearance. Well fuck me sideways, all I had to do was kiss the boy and then he took over from there. I have to admit, when Xan pinned me to couch and kissed the living hell out of me I totally forgot all about the poof being there, or anyone else for that matter. Probably just as well that we were interrupted when we were, what with Xander’s hand going for my zipper and all. Wouldn't have done to shag right there in front of everyone, not with the bit there anyway.

I was surprised when Xander took on Angelus for me, and make no mistake it was Angelus in charge there. I recognized that look, the one that clearly says 'you belong to me boy! and no one else'. Good thing that he's a souled poof now or I'd be in a lot of pain I'll tell you. He wouldn't have gotten me to leave Xander willingly. My pet grabbed him by his hair, his HAIR, and pulled him off me. I think I love that boy, just a little mind you, I'm not that soft, yet.

So peaches is sitting over there reading that soddin' notebook the watcher's been keeping, I'd like to bloody know what's in there, and he's squirmin'. He's squirmin' cause my Xanpet messed up his hair and now he's all self conscious about it. So I keep givin' him this look, one that says 'yeah I'm laughing at you ya wanker, what of it?' cause he won't come after me over this. Then he'd have to explain why he's so upset in the first place, and no one would justify him staking me over messed up hair. Oh look, he's done with the book.


Angel's POV


They're not possessed. Spike and Xander are really a couple. OH. MY. GOD. Xander 'I hate vampires' Harris is involved with Spike. Spike AKA William the Bloody, Scourge of Europe, the self proclaimed 'Big Bad'. And Spike? Mr. 'happy meals with legs' is involved with a human?, one of Buffy's friends. I don't know which I find more disturbing. Honestly, I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the absurdness of the entire thing.

I hand Rupert back his book and give him a small sad smile. He knows that I get it now, that they actually care for each other. Only on the Hellmouth would this occur. Buffy is looking at me expectantly, she wants me to do something to make this all go away. I can't. There's nothing I can do here, except tell Spike to behave, apologize to Xander for attacking him and tell Buffy to accept this, before she loses Xanders friendship. Then I'm getting back in my car and going home. Besides, I don't like the way Xander's ex has been looking at me all night. I can't wait to get back to LA.


Buffy's POV


Angel left. He pulled me outside after he spoke to Xander and Spike and told me that there was nothing he could do. Xander and Spike really like each other he said, and then he told me to accept it before I lose my friend.

It's just so....icky! I mean Xander has always liked girls, and Spike, well Spike is just...Spike. I mean, it's not the gay thing, Willow's gay and I don't have a problem with that. It's just, Xander's my friend and I don't want him hurt. Why can't he ever find a nice normal HUMAN person to date? It's always demons, or ex-demons. Yeah, Cordelia, I know. But a part of me still thinks she was not completely human, and I don't care if that sounds bitchy. Spike is a vampire, I know about vampires. Loving one only leads to heartache.

I don't want to lose Xander, not over this. So I'm going to take Angels advice. I'm going to accept the fact that my friend is involved with Spike. I'm going to be support-o-girl and when, no if, Spike breaks his heart I'll be there to help him put it back together. It's the only thing I can do. So here I go, this is me being supportive.


Xander's POV


Angel's gone. You know he actually said sorry? Bizarre, I know. I mean here is this guy, vampire, that totally hates me, not that I don't feel the same way mind you, and he's apologizing for attacking me. I should have been nicer about it, I should have said thank you, I should have said anything other than 'your hair looks funny' but then, that wouldn't be me. Besides, I enjoy it so much when Spike laughs, real laughter not the mean sarcastic laughing that he used to do mostly at my expense.

Buffy walked out with Angel when he left. He must have said something to her because when she came back in she was different. She said she was sorry for over reacting and that she would try to be more accepting of my relationship with Spike. I think the pod people took our slayer, cause this sudden transformation is messing with my reality.

Spike and I left after that. I wanted to go home and take him to bed. What happened earlier on Giles sofa was still running through my mind. The fact that I was so lost in the feel of him underneath me, the taste of his mouth, the feel of his skin. I almost fucked him on the sofa in front of everyone. Just thinking about it had me hard and wanting. So yeah, we left.

Spike is asleep beside me. I wore him out, if you can believe that. Fucked him and sucked him until he passed out from it. I'm pretty beat myself but I can't help but stay awake and look at him. He's beautiful you know. I think I'm falling for him. I just hope it doesn't hurt when I land.

Oh fuck. He's rolled into me, wrapped his arm around me, he's got a smile on his face and he's purring. If that isn't the sweetest fucking thing I've ever seen and heard I don't know what is. Forget what I said, I know I'm falling and if it hurts when I land? It will be worth it.