Hasty Retreats

[buffys_bitch]

Percy urges us to leave without him and who am I to argue with the boss? I grab Fred by the arm and signal for us to move out. No sense in repeating the deaths we'd just lived through. Cordy looks reluctant but I call out to her

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[fredburkle]

I heard Spike stop and confront all those guys with guns. He really was a hero, but I couldn't leave him there...they'd kill him. I snuck behind the council guys and into the hotel without them seeing me. Being tiny had it's advantages. Wesley and Illyria were gone, so I grabbed a bucket and quickly filled it with water and ran outside fast. I stopped at the door and called to the bad guys, "This is a whole lot of sulphuric acid. And if you don't believe me, I'm a scientist...Winifred Burkle...you don't think I don't keep sulphuric acid handy for experiments?" I walked down the steps toward Spike and stood next to him.

I glared at them, "One wrong move and you're all gonna need lots of reconstructive surgery." We began moving slowly back and before they knew it I screamed, "VAMPIRE!!!" They all ducked and I tossed the water on them. They screamed as Spike and I turned and ran. I heard the guns firing as Spike shielded me with his body.

[buffys_bitch]

What is it with bullets and my back? They seem to keep meeting on a regular basis. Still, better my back than someone else's right?
I was a bit surprised at Fred's actions, I mean I was doing the whole 'bugger off' ploy to buy them some time to escape. Guess she had more fire in her than sense. Still, that acid fake out was pretty smart of her.

"The sewers!" I hiss at the others, trying not to grunt with pain as I retreat with Fred in front of me, steadying her when she almost stumbles on the steps back into the Hotel. "If we can get down there, I can lead us somewhere safe. Been down there a lot. It's our best bet."

[fredburkle]

Cordelia and Doyle went one way while Spike and I went the other. We ran through the lobby, down to the basement and headed into the sewers. Spike went in first and he led the way, quickly, through the tunnels. I was staring at his back where he took a load of bullets for me. We'd have to stop somewhere soon so we could look at his back. Vampire or no, he needed medical attention.

We'd been running for a while and I finally stopped, catching my breath, "Spike we have to stop and rest. Besides," I looked behind us, "I think we lost them."

[buffys_bitch]

"Alright." I nod, noticing that she's a little out of breath. "We can rest up a while. Typical. I told the others to follow and they go in the opposite bleedin' direction. Never listen to me. Seems we got a good head start on the council thugs though. No more dying tonight, eh? Maybe we managed to get them lost down here. That would be a giggle. Lead them on a merry chase till someone's pet alligator gets them. Ok, forget I said that."

I lean back against the dank wall, and then regret it when a new lance of pain shoots across my back. I wince and shift my position.

"What? What are you staring at?" I ask sharply, not wanting her to see how much it's hurting me.

[buffys_bitch]

I watch with amusement as she makes funny faces after every sip. After a while I grab the bottle from her, after all, she's new to this drinking thing and might get sick if she goes about it too quickly.

At least she's relaxed now, not scared or worried.

"I think my lips are a little numb."

Her lips are numb, eh? There's an invitation if ever I heard one.

"How numb exactly? Like do you feel this?" I lean in quickly and plant a quick kiss on her lips. In for a penny, as they say. Her lips are as soft as I remembered. And she's standing there, breathing and not coughing up blood. That's a real step up from last time.

I wait to see what she does.

[fredburkle]

I blinked and stared at him for a second. Either he just kissed me or vodka made you hallucinate. I touched my lips and smiled, "Um, I'm not sure...try again and then I'll let you know." I wanted him to kiss me again. I wanted to a real kiss from Spike. A kiss that didn't involve death or blood.

I watched him move toward me slowly, sinking to the bed. He slid his arm around my waste and pulled me close. I put my hand on his shoulder as he ducked his head and kissed me again. This time it was slower and longer and more tender. And this time, I kissed him back. I ran my fingers up his arm and behind his neck and returned his kiss with all I had.

[buffys_bitch]

"Um, I'm not sure...try again and then I'll let you know." Fred smiles at me, doesn't punch me or push me away. She actually smiles at me. And tells me to do it again. It feels odd. Shouldn't she be calling me names now or pulling away from me? Or biting my neck

[fredburkle]

Everything was spinning, but it wasn't because of the vodka. I smiled up at him and nodded, "Angel who?" I saw his answering grin just before he bent down to kiss me again. His lips were soft and tender, kind of cold, but I could barely feel that, because I was so hot. I ran my hands up his neck and kissed him hard and deep.

If I had to guess, I'd say that kissing was one of those instinctual things. I'd never done it before, but here I was kissing Spike like an old pro. Or at least I think I was a pro. I probably sucked, and he was just too nice to tell me. I was about to pull away when he did something with his hands that made me moan and pull him closer.