Pons Asinorum (Spike/Xander) by Miriam Heddy

[miriam_heddy]

Title: Pons Asinorum
Pairing: Spike/Xander
Rating: Adult
Fandom: Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Disclaimer: No profit but pleasure.
Summary: The first time was pants.
Warnings: None.
Notes: Thanks to

Comments

[miriam_heddy]

Thank you! And yes, his inner marshmallow, which makes me want to wrap him in chocolate and Xander.

Pons Asinorum

[yourlibrarian]

Heh, the beginning and Spike's continuous ruminating was hilarious to read -- I could well see every word of that Xander babble.

Re: Pons Asinorum

[miriam_heddy]

I'm so glad!

One of the hardest things about writing humor is that decision about who's POV to use. In this case, though, it was easy, as Xander babble is fun to watch from the outside, while Spike disdain is fun to watch from the inside.

Also, your icon's fab!

[kaydee23]

This is a sexy realistic portrayal of how things could have gone between Spike and Xander, if they ever gave it a chance. I loved Spike's commentary on Xander's babble and prowess. Also, I enjoyed they way they got better with each other as they became more at ease with each other's bodies and lovemaking. Spike may not let Xander say it but, he knows that something like love is happening here, or maybe real love. Who knows?

[miriam_heddy]

Thank you! I find trying to capture that kind of awkwardness interesting, and I like playing with that disjuncture between the idealized encounter and the real, human (and semi-human *g*) experience.

As for letting Xander know, I've always thought that Xander's pretty perceptive and Spike emotes like a great big emoting thing, so as far as I'm concerned, if it makes Spike feel better to think he's hiding it... *g*

[trepkos]

That was lovely!
Great to see Xander bumbling all over the place and still Spike comes back for more!

[miriam_heddy]

I find it difficult to resist Xander, so I can't imagine Spike managing it. And I've always thought Spike's persistence and ability to rationalize his actions make him really interesting.

Also, your icon? Is about the hottest thing I've ever seen. You wouldn't by any chance have that manip in large form? Because if you did, I would looooove to put it on my desktop at home and just stare at it.

[trepkos]

The icon was made by suki_blue so I guess she will have the original in some form.
Best of luck!
http://suki-blue.livejournal.com/

[mulder200]

In terms of canon, this is probably the most realistic I have seen the boys. Spike may be love's bitch but that's why we love him.

[miriam_heddy]

Thanks! Spike's just very complicated, and I find his internal contradictions really appealing. I think it's a combination of JM and Joss that Spike's so psychologically complex and layered, and he makes for a good playground, as well as being very easy to fall for.