My first Buffy fanfic!! I have always loved Xander and this is the first time I have ever gotten the guts to actually write a Xander fanfiction, I expect good reviews or I might just not write a new chapter. Please tell me what you think!

Xander looked nervously from the piece of paper in his hand to the building in front of him. He had only been in LA for a few hours when he had found the job ad, it seemed like exactly what he needed:

WANTED
Full time Bartender, experience required. Must
know drinks for ALL kinds of clientele. If interested
apply at Caritas.

He snorted as he looked at the ad, for anyone who knew what the hell went down and night and could read between the lines the joint obviously served a larger client base then just humans.

Not to mention the fact that he could mix almost any human drink you could think up, he had been the in house bartender for both his drunken parental figures since he could remember, it had always been either get it right or suffer their anger.

Shaking the brooding thoughts from his head Xander immediately straightened up and read the ad one more time, he really did need the job; construction was not really in question right now, and stripping....well that was always a back up plan.

It had been awhile since Xander had come to the realization that not all demons were evil, a certain chipped bleach blonde vampire having to do with the sudden new insight into the circumstances of night, it wasn't like Clem had ever posed any risk.

Hearing a whimper from his back Xander shifted his burden slightly as he approached the doors, half-hesitantly the teenager knocked on the locked side door since it appeared the bar was closed at this time of the day.

It was swung open by a horned large green demon wearing an extremely bright colored silk suit, Xander blinked as he looked up at the taller figure, "Ummm, hi. I'm answering the ad in the paper for the bartender."

The words were spoken somewhat quietly, and in a low tone, no one in Sunnydale would ever believe that this was the same Xander Harris that they had known.

Lorne smiled as he looked down at the kid in front of him, he was cute, that was for sure, and not everyone would have responded as well to an over six-foot tall green guy opening a door to them, with a gesture he stepped aside and motioned him in, "Well come on in sweetcakes, you've passed the first test."

A small slightly sad smile twitched at Xander's lips as he entered, "...and that would be?"

Closing the door behind the dark haired youth Lorne turned a large smile gracing his face, "Not running screaming the opposite way when I answered the door, I've already had two potentials stutter and very quickly walk in the other direction."

Lorne gestured the younger man towards a table, "Why don't we sit?"

Xander moved cautiously towards the table, he slid the pack off his back as he spoke, "I, ah, just got into town so I haven't had time to get a place or anything, I just saw your ad and thought I better see if I could get a job...."

The teen cut himself off realizing he was babbling, he recollected himself as he gently pulled a small bundle from the pack, "What I was trying to say was I hope you don't mind but I had to bring my daughter along with me, she's very good so I hope you don't mind?"

The demon's eyes softened as he looked at the small bundle in the kid's hands, there was no way that this kid was 21, and already had a baby. "No problem, how about we get introductions and paperwork out of the way and see if you know your stuff."

Xander blushed as he held out a hand, "The name's Alex Harrison, nice to meet you."

Lorne grasped his hand, "I'm Lorne, and let's get down to paperwork, full name and id?"

"Alexander L. Harrison." Xander reached into his pocket and pulled out the face idea he had acquired before showing up in LA. He flipped open a billfold that identified him as Alexander L. Harrison and that put his age at 22, which was 4 years older then he actually was.

Lorne nodded at the ID and the two began to chat about various things, mainly why Alex was in LA, Lorne noticed that the kid not nervous if he asked about the past and that he rubbed his wrists almost out of a nervous habit.

Eventually Lorne had Alex mix up a few drinks and he raised his eyes at the expert way that the kid handled the bottles. "Well, Alex I would say that you have a job."

Alex gave a small smile that seemed more real as he clasped hands with the larger demon, "Excellent, do you know anywhere around here I could find a decent apartment? I have a little cash, and I really need somewhere fairly safe." His eyes darted towards the carrier that was still set next to the chair.

As if on cue a small cry came from the blankets and he immediately hurried over, Lorne followed, "How about you introduce me to this little one?"

Alex blushed again and Lorne noted that the kid was attractive like that, "Lorne, I'd like you to meet Jessica Willow Harrison, my daughter."

A small girl with bright piercing blue eyes and a gorgeously curly mop of dark hair looked up at the demon, cocking her head the side she giggled and immediately reached for him.

Lorne fell and fell hard for the sweet little one, though something did feel slightly off about her she was absolutely adorable. He watched as Alex pulled a small bottle from his bag and immediately Jessica began gulping down the liquid. "About that apartment...?"

"Tell you what, I got a small flat over the club that isn't being used right now, how about you and Jessica take over that?"

"Really? I don't want to impose or anything, are you sure it wouldn't be too much trouble."

"No trouble, and it would be perfect since you are now officially Caritas new bartender."

Hearing a small burp and giggle from the girl curled to his chest Alex's face split into a smile, it lit up all his features and made his soft brown eyes sparkle "That would absolutely wonderful."

Lorne immediately started walking towards a staircase in the back of the club, he felt Alex following him as he stopped outside a heavy wooden door, "It might be a little dusty, it has been awhile since anybody has really been up here."

Opening the door Xander looked around in amazement, the flat was a little dusty but otherwise it was gorgeous and absolutely perfect. "Lorne you have no idea how much I could possible appreciate this, how much do you want for rent?"

For some reason Alex had just touched something inside Lorne and he waved off the question, "Just buy something nice for Jessica and we'll call it even."

"But...."

"Don't worry about it Alex, it can get a little lonely around here during the day, it'll be nice to have some company."

Alex looked at the older demon, years far past his age shining from his eyes, "Lorne you just met us, why are you doing this"

He just shook his head because he had asked himself the same question, "I don't know sweetie, you just make me want to protect you two, so really please take the place."

Bouncing the small baby on his hip Xander sighed as a serious look came over his face and he settled down on the couch in the corner. "Well then I suppose I should tell you the truth."

Lorne watched as Alex raised a finger to his mouth cutting it open on an incisor, he gasped as he held it over Jessica's mouth. The little girl's eyes immediately took on some golden highlights and a very softened ridge appeared over her eyes. Alex looked up at Lorne with slightly haunted eyes as he spoke softly, "Jessica is a damphyr."

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