A/N: WARNINGS: Sexual situations and bad words.

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Getting Back to Life

It had been ten days since Spike had woken up. He had been able to regain a good amount of weight back to him since he had been here for the past two weeks. He still wasn't back to his full health or his normal weight, but he did look better. He only had a few bruises left and his ribs were almost completely set. He would still be sore for another two weeks, but he was at least able to defend himself against a demon. It wouldn't do him any good against Buffy, but Angel was hoping that Buffy would leave Spike alone now. Angel still didn't like that Spike was going back to Sunnydale, but he understood why. Dawn was important to Spike and he wanted to be there for her. Angel could respect that even if he didn't like it. Spike had always been loyal so it wasn't a surprise to Angel that he wanted to go back into the lion's den for Dawn. Most people thought that Spike couldn't be trusted or loyal to anyone, but he had a strong human quality to him that made him still very loyal to humans. If he considered you to be one of his own he would protect you until the end no questions asked. It's just how Spike was, it's just how William was. Angel was glad that the bond they shared had strengthened with the feedings that Angel had been giving Spike. After the first five days Spike didn't need it anymore, but Angel wanted to keep going so the bond would strengthen and Angel would know if something was wrong with Spike. He would know if Spike was struggling and needed his help. Spike could still block it out, but Angel was hoping that he wouldn't. Spike was up in the bedroom just getting his clothes put back into his small duffle bag. It was just after sunset and Spike knew he had to get going so he could get back to Sunnydale and back to his crypt. He was hoping Buffy wouldn't come by tonight so he could have some peace and quiet to himself. It wasn't that he hadn't enjoyed spending the past two weeks or the ten days that Spike was conscious for. He had enjoyed getting to know Angel's people and the feeling of belonging. Spike couldn't remember the last time he had felt welcomed among humans. Spike was expecting them to avoid him and give him dirty looks. They didn't though, they just treated him like he had always been there. It was a nice change for Spike and he found that he didn't want to leave, but Spike knew that he had to go back to Sunnydale for Dawn. Otherwise he probably would have stayed.

Once Spike had his bag packed he turned around to see Angel leaning against the doorframe. Spike knew that Angel had been there for the past couple of minutes as he packed, but he hadn't said anything. Once Spike turned around he could not only see the concern on Angel's face, but he could feel it from their bond as well.

"You all set?" Angel asked calmly.

"Ya I'm all ready to go."

"You know it's only two hours from here to Sunnydale you could stay for another ten hours if you wanted to." Angel said trying to sound casual.

"I know, but the longer I stay the harder it is to leave. It's too easy to spend another night here. I promised Dawn I would be there tonight so she could come by tomorrow after school. She was so excited I can't disappoint her and if I stay another ten hours I'm afraid I will. No one has really been around much these past two weeks and she's been on her own most nights. I can't do that to her, even though I really don't want to leave and go back to all that bullshit and drama." Spike said honestly.

"Ok I understand. I had Cordelia pick up some extra blood for you to take back with you. I also have this for you." Angel said as he pulled out a cell phone and handed it over to Spike. "It's already got time on it and the bill will come here every month that I'll take care of you don't have to worry about it."

"You didn't have to do this." Spike said gently and Angel knew that Spike wasn't upset, he was appreciative of the gift.

"I want to be able to talk to you at least once a week and I'll come down to visit and check in on you. I don't like that you are going back into that situation, but at least I know I can get a hold of you if something comes up. If you need to get away for a little while you come here no matter what. I've screwed up in the past with you and I'm not going to make that mistake again. We're family and I want us to act like it again, but as equals." Angel said honestly.

"Thank-you I appreciate it. I really do." Spike said genuinely.

"I know you do. Now this is for Dawn."

Angel said as he handed Spike a small brown bank envelope. Spike looked in the envelope and he couldn't believe how much money was in it.

"Angel I can't take this. I didn't come here to get money from you." Spike said honestly.

"I know you didn't and it's not for you, it's for Dawn. I overheard the conversation you had with her a few days ago about how the landlord came by to collect the rent. That Buffy hadn't paid the rent in two months. I know you told her you would take care of it. You have enough to worry about. I don't even want to think about what you would have to do to get the money. I don't want you getting killed doing some suicidal job for a demon to keep Dawn from the streets. Let me worry about the back rent please. It's not a big deal."

"I'll pay you back."

"You don't have to. It's for Dawn. She's become family to you so that makes her family to me. Don't worry about it Spike."

"Thank-you."

"There is one other thing and it's up to you if you want to do it." Angel said slightly unsure of how to approach this conversation.

"Ok, what is it?" Spike asked not liking the unsureness of Angel.

"I want to initiate a family claim on the both of us. We don't have to though, if you don't want to. I know you haven't had the best experience in the past with claims between Angelus and Drusilla. It's up to you Spike."

"What like a Sire/Childe claim?" Spike asked slightly confused.

"Sort of, only not with the ability to control. You're a Master Vampire you don't answer to anyone. It's a family claim we would both bite and say family and that would connect us fully again, minus the mind talking. It's you're decision Spike."

"Let's do it."

"Are you sure?"

"I want to, but are you sure you want to be connected me as family again?" Spike asked slightly unsure and trying to hide the fear of Angel's answer.

"I want to Spike, we're family and I'm not going to be ignoring it any longer. I've missed you and having you here these past two weeks have just showed me how much I've missed you. I want to, if you want to."

"I want to."

"Okay then. You ready?"

Spike just gave a nod.

Angel moved closer to Spike and he put his left hand on the right side of Spike's neck and he moved his mouth down to Spike's left side of the neck. Spike moved his mouth over to Angel's left side of his neck and he felt Angel kissing his neck before he started to suck bringing the blood to the surface. Spike began to do the same to Angel and when he felt Angel's fangs on his neck Spike let his fangs slid down as well. He barely felt Angel's fangs going into his neck and Spike slid his in slowly as well. They both took a few long pulls from each other before speaking family at the same time. They could both feel the bond strengthening and their connection becoming even stronger. They both removed their fangs and licked at the bite mark to close it. The mark would always be there to signify the claim. They moved their heads back, but Angel kept his face close to Spike's they could both feel the attraction going through each other and Spike was surprised when Angel gently placed his lips against his own. The kiss wasn't heated or rough, it was slow and passionate and intense. After a moment Angel pulled back and placed his left hand against Spike's bottom right check and his neck as he spoke.

"Be safe and keep in contact with me. I'll come down in a month or so to come and see you and Dawn."

"Ok. I'll start getting her warmed up to you." Spike joked lightly and Angel smiled at his attempt to make this conversation less serious.

"You will always be my Childe no matter what. If you need to get out then you come here. I don't care what it is that you think you did wrong or what happens you come here. I will never turn you away and I will always believe you. There is nothing you can do that will ever make me think less of you or disown you. You are my Childe until the end of time."

A single tear rolled down Spike's left cheek as he spoke. "Thank-you Sire" Spike said softly.

Angel rubbed his thumb against Spike's cheek and he could feel the strong desire in Spike to just curl back up in bed where he felt safe. He could feel the strong desire in Spike to never leave here. Angel could also feel the hurt and shock that Angel had said those things to him. Hurt that he had never heard anyone say anything remotely close to nice to him in decades. Spike was struggling to survive right now and Angel was more worried about letting Spike leave now more than ever. It was clear to Angel that Spike was feeling stressed and overwhelmed. He could also feel the slight fear in Spike at going back to Sunnydale and seeing Buffy. Spike had forgotten what it felt like to be treated as a person as something more than just some monster. The past ten days here had shown Spike that not everyone saw him as such. That people could treat him equally and not throw insults at him. It was all taking a toll on Spike and Angel didn't know how much longer Spike could continue this if it didn't end soon. Angel had plans to keep a very close eye on Spike to make sure he was doing alright. If not he was going to make sure he got out of there.

After a second Angel pulled his hand back and Spike wiped his left cheek away from the tear. Spike cleared his throat and then he spoke. "I really should get going."

"Ya right ok. Let's get you downstairs to say goodbye to everyone and then you can be on the road. Hopefully you don't hit traffic." Angel said casually.

"Ya that would just be my luck some thirty car pile-up on the highway be stuck for hours while they deal with that mess."

They both headed out of the room and down the stairs to see that everyone was hanging around the lobby waiting for Spike and Angel to come down to say goodbye. They both went downstairs and Spike said his goodbyes to everyone. He truly didn't want to leave, but he wasn't going to leave Dawn alone to deal with Buffy and everything else. She was counting on him and he wasn't going to let her down. Angel walked Spike out and over to his bike. Spike got on his bike and gave Angel a small smile.

"Be safe." Angel said.

"I'll do my best."

"Let me know when you get back so I know you made it. I'll call you in a few days and see how you are doing."

"You don't have to you know. I can take care of myself been doing it for decades." Spike said calmly and Angel knew that Spike didn't want him to feel obligated.

"I know you can. You have always been able to take care of yourself. I told you, I want to be a family again, that is if you want to be." Angel said calmly, but inside he was worried that Spike didn't truly want that. He wasn't going to force Spike to be a family together, but all they really had were each other. His team was like family to him, but being like family and being actual family were two different things.

"I do want to be. I always have even when I hated you. I'm glad we did the claim." Spike said and Angel could feel the sincerity in Spike through the bond.

"Me too. So let me know when you get back and I'll call you in a few days."

"I appreciate you letting me stay here for the past two weeks."

"Come by anytime Spike, you'll always have a room here. Same goes for Dawn."

"I'll see her tomorrow after school. I'll mention that. I might be able to figure out a way to sneak her away for the weekend."

"Anytime. It would be great to get to know her."

"I better get going. Make sure my crypt is still there." Spike said lightly.

"Ya ok. I'll talk to you soon then."

"Ya. Be safe."

"Always."

Spike started his bike and Angel moved back as Spike took off and headed for the road. Angel really didn't want to watch Spike leave, but he knew he couldn't make him stay. If Angel had asked him to stay and live there he knew Spike probably would, but he would feel guilty about it. He would feel guilty about leaving Dawn and Angel didn't want to be the cause of that guilt. He had hurt Spike more than enough in the past and he wasn't going to do it again. Angel was going to keep a closer eye on Spike and keep the bond open so he could feel is something was wrong. He also would be able to provide comfort to Spike if he was going through something through the bond. Angel headed back inside to his team to get the night going.

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Spike had arrived back to his crypt after four hours. He had hit some traffic along the way just like he had expected, but he was able to get back to his crypt without any problems. Spike put his bike back behind the crypt and he went in. He made sure to be very careful he didn't sense anyone inside, but he wanted to still be careful. So he went in slowly and made sure he paid attention to his senses as he checked everything out. He was happy to see that no one had destroyed anything or appeared to have moved in. Spike headed over to the fridge and he put the blood away that Angel had given him. He also took the money out of his duffle bag. Spike counted it and he noticed that there was an extra two hundred dollars. Spike couldn't help, but smile at the thought that Angel had snuck a little extra in. Spike knew he had to deposit it into his bank account so he could write a cheque for the landlord. Spike also needed to check in with the utility companies to make sure everything was paid up to date. Spike knew they wouldn't be. Spike pulled out his cell phone and sent Angel a text message letting him know that he had just gotten back to his crypt and everything was fine. Spike then dialed the utility companies to check on the status and amount owing. He had done this before in the past so he knew the numbers off by heart and the account numbers. After an annoying twenty minutes Spike found out that the utilities were a thousand dollars behind. Spike knew he would need to pay that before the companies decided to cut off the utilities. Spike figured he would take the extra two hundred and put it towards that thousand dollars. Spike knew he would need to go to the club to make some money and he was going to have to do it more so he could pay the rent and the bills every month. Spike knew he didn't have a choice he had to work at the club until he was able to find stable work within the community.

Spike went over to his secret hiding spot and he put the money inside it. The bank wasn't open tonight so he would have to go tomorrow through the sewers to deposit the money from Angel and from work tonight. Spike would then rest up before Dawn came over after school. Spike didn't want to do this, but he didn't have a choice so he grabbed his phone to see a text back from Angel.

'Of course you would know how to text. I'm glad you are back safe and nothing was damaged.'

'I told you I keep up with the times. I'm surprised you know how to do this.'

Spike let out a sigh and he headed out of his crypt and off to the club. He knew it wouldn't matter that he didn't have a schedule shift, because the owner always took him in. He was good money. What Spike hated was the more he was at the club working the more demons and vampires found out about it. He had already come across a few demons that thought they could get a piece of him outside of the club. Spike could kick their ass, but he couldn't kill them, because it would piss off the owner that his clients were being killed off by a Master Vampire. Spike could only defend himself against them and that pissed him off even more. He hated this feeling, but no one was doing anything to ensure that Dawn was being looked after. They had all been ignoring her and only Spike could seem to see it. Spike wasn't going to let Dawn be taken away or be living on the streets going hungry. She was his responsibility even though Buffy was back to being alive. Spike was going to take care of her, even if that meant he had to sell himself. He would keep that part from Angel. Angel wanted to be a family with him and Spike knew that if Angel found out about him being in the club he wouldn't want him in his family anymore. His Sire would reject him and disown him if he knew just how weak and pathetic he had become.

Spike arrived at the club and he headed over to the boss's office. He could feel everyone's eyes on him and Spike knew he would have a busy night, but that at least meant he would make some decent money tonight. He needed eight hundred and then he could stop for a day or two before going back. Spike knocked on the closed door and when he was granted permission Spike walked into the office.

The boss, a rather nasty looking demon that was famous for killing eight hundred pound demons with just one hit sat behind his desk. He smirked when he saw Spike walk in.

"Spike, what brings you by?" The boss smirked already knowing why Spike was here.

"I need some cash."

"Yes to take care of that disgusting human. I don't know why you don't just forget about her and work yourself back into the community. You could have an entire pack working for you. Instead you are foolishly working in here."

"And making you money so I'd shut your mouth if I were you." Spike said in a deadly tone.

"Fine be an outsider and a whore. As long as I get my money what the fuck do I care? Room five is free all night."

Spike didn't say anything he just left the office and headed down towards room five. Spike got into the room and it was just a single mattress on the floor with a small shitty looking bathroom just off from it, but it works to clean up afterwards. Spike started to remove his clothes as that was how it worked in this club. The clients didn't need to undress you, they expected you naked and ready to go. Spike saw that he had a text message from Angel and Spike couldn't help but feel the hurt that went through him knowing that Angel wouldn't be bothering with him if he knew just what he was about to do. Spike opened the text message to read quickly.

'Cordy made me learn. She keeps trying to teach me the new technology. I don't see the point all of this technology will be different in another decade.'

Spike couldn't help, but smile. Angel had always hated change within society. Spike remembered him going on and on about how driving was stupid and cars wouldn't be around, but they only got more advance. Spike knew that this technological world was only going to grow.

'Cell phones aren't going anywhere Mate. They will just get smaller. Technology is the new tomorrow you just got to get off your horse and buggy and get use to it.'

Spike removed the rest of his clothes and put the cell phone in his coat pocket just as the door to the room opened. Spike knew it was another vampire and he knew that by the end of this night he was going to hate himself. Spike didn't want Angel to feel anything through the bond so he blocked the bond off until tomorrow when he would be back in his crypt.

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The next day it was just after four and Spike was waiting for Dawn to arrive. She was coming over after school and Buffy wasn't aware of it. Spike had been able to make eight hundred last night so he had gone to the bank earlier that morning when the sun wasn't too high in the sky when the bank first opened. He was able to deposit all of the money and he found out that he could pay the bills through the bank instead of using cheques so all of the rent and utilities were paid up, or would be tomorrow by the time everything was processed. Dawn was taken care of for the next week until the first of the month came and rent was due again. Spike had blocked off his emotions from Angel last night, but he still texted him after each client. Angel had been sleeping all day and Spike knew he would be awake soon. Spike was trying to get his emotions under control, but he couldn't help the way he was feeling. He felt dirty and disgusting. Not to mention a little light headed, because of all of the blood he loss last night. The sex was brutal. It always was. The brutality of the sex always brought up unpleasant memories of Angelus and him when he was a fledging. Spike knew that Angelus was not Angel and Angel had felt remorse and horrified by his demon's actions. Spike knew it wasn't Angel that had done those things to him, but it still hurt. That one night they had spent together had been the best sex Spike had ever felt, even though he was drunk he could still clearly remember the feeling of being cared for a safe. Something Spike had never truly had. Spike knew he would never have those feelings again and he found that, that hurt almost more than anything else. Spike knew he had to try and get these emotions buried down before Dawn got here or she would be able to tell something was bothering him and he didn't want to keep lying to her. He also didn't want Angel to feel them and think something had happened. Spike had sent Angel a few texts last night before he had lied and said he was going to bed. Talking to Angel in between clients was getting to be too hard on him so he had lied to keep Angel from worrying about him. He hadn't texted Angel all day, but he figured that Angel would text him later when he got up. Spike didn't sleep much during the day today and he knew he should have, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it. He had to go back to the club tonight to start getting money together for the first of the month. He also needed to get some money together so he could invest it and start making money that way.

Spike knew he just needed to hold out and hopefully Buffy wouldn't be coming around him very often. Spike still didn't know what he was going to do about her. He truly didn't. Spike started to clean up as his place was getting dirty from him being gone for two weeks. He couldn't help, but feel like he was just living out of a hole in the ground. After being in the hotel for two weeks Spike realised that it had been a long time since he had an actual place to call home. Even with Dru they didn't have a house, not since they left Angel and Darla decades ago. Spike found himself wanting to have a house again, wanting to have a home. A real home. Spike could feel the depression sneaking up on him and he forced it down. Dawn was going to be there soon and he wasn't going to show her anything that would make her worry. She had her own problems and he wasn't going to give her anything else to worry about. Spike was taken out of his thoughts when his phone buzzed. Spike looked down and saw that there was a text from Angel. Spike opened the text to read it.

'Are you alright?'

'Ya fine.'

Spike had been blocking his feelings from Angel the whole time and Spike was hoping that some wasn't leaking through regardless of him blocking them. Spike felt his phone vibrate and he opened the text.

'Are you sure? I felt something weird coming from you. Is everything alright? Have you seen Buffy?'

'I'm fine, just cleaning up for the Niblet. She's coming by after school. I'm just a little worried about what she'll ask. I haven't seen Buffy yet.'

Spike didn't want Angel to worry about him. He could figure this out. He had survived this long on his own and he could continue to do it on his own. Spike finished cleaning up before he sat down in his chair and waited for when Dawn would be there. Spike opened the new text message from Angel.

'What are you going to tell her about why you were away? Let me know when you see Buffy please.'

'I'll just tell her I had to take a break for a couple of weeks. I'll tell her I was down there with you, but I'll leave out the injuries. I'll let you know when I see Buffy. Don't worry I can take care of myself.'

Spike's reply came a few moments later.

'I know you can take care of yourself, but I still worry.'

'I know you do, but you don't need to. I can handle myself. Thanks again for the money the landlord has been paid now. I really appreciate it.'

Spike looked up as the door to his crypt opened and Dawn came walking in. She smiled when she saw him and she closed the door and ran over to him to give him a hug. Spike wrapped his arms around her and just breathed her in. He had missed her and it felt so good to be able to hug her again.

"I missed you." Dawn said into Spike's chest.

"I missed you too Niblet." Spike held onto her even tighter and after a moment they pulled back from each other.

Spike's phone vibrated and Dawn looked down at it on the arm of the chair. She looked up at Spike with a smile on her face.

"Is that a cell phone? You have a cell phone now?"

"It's mine. I'll give you the number and you can text or call me whenever you want."

"This is awesome that you have a cell phone. Now I don't have to wait for you to call me. I can just text you like when Buffy is being a bitch. Where did you get it and who is texting you?"

"Angel gave it to me and that is Angel texting me right now." Spike said as he picked up the phone.

"Angel? You saw Angel and didn't kill him seriously?" Dawn asked shocked.

"It's a long story I'll tell you after. Right now I am more interested in what you have been up to." Spike said as he opened the text message.

'I told you that money is for Dawn. Don't even worry about it. She's family now. Let me know how she is.'

"Come on sit down. Are you hungry?"

"Not yet, maybe later." Dawn said as she sat down in Spike's chair and Spike sat down on the couch.

"What have you been up to?" Spike asked.

"Not much just going to school and hanging out with Janice. Buffy's been a total bitch and Willow and Tara are working it out so they haven't been at the house much. It's pretty much been just me and Buffy, but she's not really talking much."

"What about demon girl and the Whelp? They haven't been around?"

"They have been planning the wedding and working at the shop. I haven't been there in a couple of weeks, because there was no point. Buffy has been working and then patrolling. I don't really see her much."

"So you've been alone basically for the past two weeks. I'm sorry Niblet."

"It's not your fault. You're entitled to be away. What even happened why did you leave so fast? I was worried something happened to you."

"I'm sorry I meant to call you sooner, but I wasn't able to. I just needed to get out of the city. It wasn't really safe and now it's all been taken care of."

"And you went to Angel? I don't understand you guys hate each other. Hey wait a second what is that on your neck? Is that a bite did he bite you?" Dawn asked with anger and worry.

"Yes he bit me, but it's fine I bit him too. It's complicated."

"Well I'm listening." Dawn said with her arms cross her chest.

"I just started driving and the sun was coming up so I went to L.A and to his place. We worked it out. There's been some bottled up feelings and we were able to talk about em and work it out. He gave me the phone so we could keep in contact with each other. And then we claimed each other. There are different vampire claims out there and we did one to signify family to rebond ourselves as a family to each other. It means a lot and it's hard to understand if you're not a vampire. He's really not all that bad. I was tellin' him about you." Spike said with a small smile.

"Oh really? What did you say?" Dawn asked slightly nervous.

"That you were amazing. What did you think I told him?" Spike said with a smile.

"I don't know that I'm annoying." Dawn said back with a smile.

"You're not annoying. I love you like a sister Niblet. He wants to get to know you. He invited us to come down there whenever we wanted. He works out of a hotel so there's lots of room."

"Really? He wants to get to know me?" Dawn said surprised.

"Why does that surprise you so much?" Spike asked concerned.

"It's just people don't really want to get to know me. It's usually all about Buffy and Angel was like her first love and all of that. I just didn't think he would want to bother getting to know me when him and Buffy aren't together anymore."

"You are amazing Niblet. Of course he wants to get to know you. Anyone who wouldn't are just stupid and not worth your time." Spike said in a serious voice.

"Thanks." Dawn said with a small smile.

"Now what have you and Janice been up to?"

"Nothing." Dawn said as she rolled her eyes.

"Nothin' huh, why don't I believe you?"

"Nothing crazy. We went to a party last weekend that was awesome. I made a few new friends which is nice."

"As long as they are good people and not trouble makers."

"They aren't they are awesome. I'm meeting with them later on tonight to hang out and watch a movie."

"Where is this?"

"At Janice's and yes her mother will be there. Don't worry. What about you? Any plans tonight?"

"I have some work I need to do."

"Work, work or like kill demons work?"

"Work, work. I'll be busy all night, but I'll have my phone on me so I can text you back if you text me, but it might not be right away."

"That's okay I'm just gonna chill and watch some movies. No big deal. Have you seen Buffy yet?"

"No not yet. I'm sure I'll see her eventually."

"So you see it too huh?"

"See what?"

"See that she's not the same. No one else sees it, but I mean she wasn't like this before. She doesn't smile, she doesn't just want to hang out anymore. She's not the same. It's like her body came back to life, but she didn't." Dawn said sadly.

"She's just going through some stuff right now. It's not going to be easy to get over what happened to her Niblet. Just give her some time."

"But no one else sees it. They all think everything is just great."

"They want to see what they want to see. Just give her some time and be patient with her. She's been through a lot Niblet. If you ever need a place to go or to talk you know you can always come to me."

"I know, but I miss her. She died and then she comes back and I still feel like she's dead." Dawn said sadly.

"I know it hasn't been easy on you Niblet. I'm sorry I was away for these past two weeks. I'm gonna be in town for a good long time now and if I leave to go back to L.A for a visit I'll bring you with me."

"You might go back? This is totally weird. All I have ever known is that you both hate each other and now you are wanting to visit him and have an impression of his teeth on you."

"He's family. Family isn't always pretty and when you have been family for over a hundred years things can pile up. We were both evil when we became family and that didn't help. It's been a long time and we want to be a family again a proper one. We're both fighting on the same side of good. He didn't even know about the chip or anything. We talked for a long time."

"How does it feel? I mean you've been without family for years now. How does it feel to have him back in your life? He's your Grandsire or something right?"

"He's my Sire and it feels good actually to have him back in my life. It's been lonely without having someone there that understands being a vampire. It's also nice to know that he knows everything I've done and he doesn't hate me for it. He understands and it's really nice to have someone that can understand."

"Ya I get that. It couldn't have been easy being the only vampire in the group. It's hard to understand what it's like being one without actually being one. I get that. Well if you say he's cool then I'll give him a chance."

"Thanks Niblet. That means a lot to me. You're important to me and I wouldn't want you in a position where you were uncomfortable being around someone."

"I'm sure it'll be fine. Plus I've never been to L.A so it would be awesome to go and see it. Plus he has people working for him too so it would be cool to meet more people who understand this life. I can't really talk about it with my friends."

"I know that's not easy for you. I'm here for you though no matter what we'll get it through it."

"It's really great having you back. I've missed you."

"I've missed you too sweet Bit. Now when is this movie night?"

"Um it's at eight."

"Well the sun is going down and it's safe for me to be outside. Why don't we go and grab some dinner and then I'll drop you off."

"Ya okay sure. Where do you want to go?"

"Lady's choice." Spike said as he stood up.

Dawn stood up to as she spoke. "Chinese?"

"Sure."

They both headed out of the crypt and down to the restaurant. Spike texted Angel letting him know how Dawn was doing. After dinner Spike dropped Dawn off just down the block from her house. He didn't want to deal with Buffy just yet plus he had to get to the club to make some money. Spike waited until he saw Dawn going into the house before he turned and headed for the club. He didn't want to keep doing this, but he wasn't going to let Dawn down. He could take care of himself and Dawn. With the thought of Dawn in his head Spike headed off to the club.

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Dawn headed into the house and up to her room. She knew Buffy wasn't going to be here tonight, because she never was. She had to work tonight and then she would be patrolling. Dawn headed up to her room to get ready. She was going out with Chris, Janice and Jake tonight. She didn't know what they were going to get up to tonight, but she didn't care. They had been spending a lot to time together in the past two weeks and Dawn actually felt alive and wanted again. It had been a long time since she felt like that and she wasn't going to let anything stop her now. She went over to her closet and pulled out a small black shirt that she had stolen last weekend with Janice. It was barely long enough to cover her ass. Dawn had quickly realised that Jake loved short skirts and small tops. Dawn didn't mind it he thought she was sexy and she loved it. She put the skirt on, but kept her underwear off like she has the last couple of times she's seen Jake. She put on a short little black halter top and her black leather jacket. She grabbed a pair of high heeled boots before she headed out and over to Janice's house. She waited at the corner like she always does and sure enough Janice came down the street a moment later. She was wearing a skirt and leather jacket as well. They had both stolen their outfits just last weekend and Dawn knew they both looked hot. Janice smiled as she approached Dawn.

"Lookin' hot." Janice said with a smile.

"You to. When are they gonna get here?" Dawn asked with a smile.

"They should be here soon. Any problem getting out?"

"None, Buffy's not even there like usual." Dawn rolled her eyes.

"God you are so lucky you have no idea. I know it was hard when you lost your mom, but you basically have the freedom to do anything. I can't wait to party tonight."

"Me either. I don't even want to go to school tomorrow. I might just crash with Jake tonight." Dawn said with a smile.

"Are you even wearing any panties under that skirt?" Janice asked with a smirk.

"Are you?"

"Fuck no, they just get in the way." Janice said with a smile.

The car pulled up and both Janice and Dawn got in. Jake was driving so Dawn got in the front and Janice got into the back with Chris.

"You two are lookin' fucking sexy tonight." Jake said with a smile and Dawn knew he approved of her outfit.

"Don't we always?" Dawn asked with confidence.

"Ya you do." Jake said as he started to drive off.

"So where to tonight?" Janice asked.

"Hotel room to have our own party. The house is too full tonight." Chris said.

"And what will we be doing in this hotel? Nothing bad I hope." Janice asked with this fake innocence.

"I got an ounce of coke and three bottles of whiskey." Jake said.

"And the room has a king size bed in it and a hot tub." Chris added.

"Nice." Dawn said with a smile.

"Why don't we get this party started then." Janice said as she moved to straddle Chris' lap and started to make out with him.

"You're up for a party tonight aren't you baby?" Jake asked.

"I'm always sup for a party." Dawn said back.

"Good. I missed you." Jake said as he put his right hand on Dawn's thigh.

"I missed you." Dawn said.

"Ya how much?" Jake asked as he moved his hand up higher and under her short skirt.

Dawn opened her legs more as she spoke. "Why don't you move your hand higher and find out."

Jake smirked and he moved his hand all the way up to Dawn's crotch and was happy to feel that there was nothing blocking him from her. He ran his finger up between her lips and could feel just how wet she was already.

"You horny baby?" Jake asked with a smirk already knowing the answer.

"I'm always horny for you."

Jake moved his hand back over to his own crotch and he undid his jeans and freed himself. He was already hard.

"Why don't you hop on and show me just how much you've missed me."

"While you're driving?" Dawn asked slightly unsure.

"Ya why not? Don't worry about them, they are about to do the same thing. You're not shy are you baby?"

"No, just don't want to crash."

"You'll be safe. Come on baby I want to be deep inside that wet pussy of yours. Come take what you want."

Dawn looked into the backseat and saw that Janice was already moaning and moving on top of Chris. Dawn took off her seatbelt and went and climbed onto Jake's lap and let him slide into her. Jake unzipped Dawn's jacket so he could kiss her neck. Dawn began to move and moan. As she got into it she completely forgotten that someone was in the backseat and that wasn't the first time that night. Once they got to the hotel the four of them headed into the room. It was huge and there was a six person hot tub in the corner of the room.

"It's too bad you girls don't have any swim wear we could have used the hot tub." Jake said.

"Who said we needed any swim suits?" Janice said with a smirk.

"Ya we don't need any of that. What I need though is a really big line and a drink." Dawn said.

"Your wish is my command." Chris said with a smile.

Chris pulled out the coke and he made sure there were four big lines and he lined up four shots. They all took the coke and the whiskey and it didn't take long before the coke took effect.

"We need some music up in here." Jake said and he went over to the TV and turned it onto a music station.

"Nice." Janice said with a smile.

Chris turned the hot tub on and he removed his shirt.

"What do you girls say feel like going in?" Chris asked with a smile.

"Definitely." Dawn said.

They all began to remove their clothes until all four of them were naked. They got in with Dawn and Janice beside each other with a guy on the other side of them.

"God this feels so good." Dawn said as he sat back.

"It does feel good and it looks damn fucking good from here." Jake said as he could see both Janice's and Dawn's chests out of the water.

"Looks real fuckin' good. All silky and smooth." Chris said as he ran his hand down between Janice's crotch.

Janice spread her legs to let Chris's hand go even further.

"You girls feeling naughty?" Jake asked with a smirk.

"I'm feeling pretty good right now. What did you have in mind?" Janice asked.

"Let's have some real fun tonight. There's two of you and two of us. Who's to say we shouldn't enjoy that?" Jake said with a smirk.

"You want an orgy?" Dawn asked with a smile.

"Maybe you girls aren't up for it. You are still high school girls after all." Jake said.

"Oh ya would high school girls do this?" Dawn asked as she leaned over and began to kiss Janice.

Janice kissed right back and after a moment they pulled back.

"Ya they would." Jake said.

"Oh and how about this?" Janice asked as she moved her mouth down to Dawn's chest and started to suck on his nipples.

"Some of them do." Chris said.

"And this?" Dawn asked as she moved her hand and slid two fingers inside of Janice and began to move them. Janice did the same to Dawn and they started to moan at it.

"Nope they wouldn't do that. Looks like you girls really can keep up. Tonight is going to be so fucking fun now." Jake said with a smile as he looked at Chris.

They had spent the rest of the night having sex with each other and doing lines or coke and shots of whiskey. By the time they had worn themselves out they all feel asleep in the one bed all naked on top of the covers.