100 word drabble written for the Livejournal community openonsunday.

The prompt: Tie

Setting: AtS5

Rating: K

The Ties that Bind


Spike kicked the wall growling softly with frustration as his boot disappeared through the plasterboard and into Wesley's office. He yanked his foot back and, with it, a chunk of wall.

"You'll be docked the cost of replacing that," warned Angel.

"Stupid, gerry-built…. Hang on. You don't pay me!"

"Because you don't do anything. Except annoy me."

"Fine. I'll leave."

"You already did that." Angel folded his arms. "Why'd you come back?"

"It's the bloody amulet. That's what it is. "Tying me to this place. "

"You're not Casper anymore."

"Perhaps there's something else that's keeping Spike here?" suggested Wesley.